Ballet Under the Stars, UK Football Fan Day: Things to do in Lexington this weekend
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Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best weekend events around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday and Sunday if you are bored and need things to do including festivals, live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, ballet performances, foodie events, festivals, theatre plays, musicals, kid-friendly events and music events.
For more events, check out the Kentucky.com’s events calendar at kentucky.com/events/.
Ballet Under The Stars at Woodland Park
Lexington summer tradition Ballet Under The Stars returns to Woodland Park on Aug. 2-4, gates open at 6 p.m. $9. 601 E High St. Pre-show youth production at 8 p.m.; this year’s pre-show theme is Ballet 13: A Tribute to Taylor Swift. Kentucky Ballet Theatre performanc begins at 9 p.m. Swif-Tea Party Aug. 3, 6-7 p.m., $16, pre-registration with Parks & Recreation required. LexingtonKy.gov.
HollerGirl Music Festival at Rockcastle Riverside
Some of Appalachia’s wildest and most talented women like Bee Taylor, The Local Honeys, Mama Said String Band and Emily Jamerson will sing their hearts out when the HollerGirl Music Festival returns to Rockcastle Riverside in Livingston from Aug. 1-3. $40-$95. 4211 Lower River Rd, Livingston. Tickets.HollerGirl.Live.
East End Nights
Julietta Market hosts a public market with vendors at 576 E. Third St. and includes DJ and art exhibition at ArtHouse Kentucky, 6- 10 p.m. Aug. 2. Free.
Madison County Fair
This year’s installment of the Madison County Fair will close out on Aug. 2 and 3 with a magic show, demolition derby, greased pig championships, live music, and more. Activities run until 10 p.m. daily. 3237 Old Irvine Rd, Richmond. TheMadisonCountyFair.com.
Summer Nights In Suburbia at Moondance Amphitheater
Nashville-based rock band The Minks will perform during the Summer Nights In Suburbia concert series at Moondance Amphitheater on Aug . 2 at 7 p.m. Free. 1152 Monarch St. LexingtonKy.gov.
Muévete Night at Manchester Music Hall
Learn how to dance the Bachata and other Latin favorites when Muévete Night comes to Manchester Music Hall on Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. $10. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.
Comedian Katherine Blanford at Comedy Off Broadway
Atlanta-based comedian Katherine Blanford will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Aug. 2 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Aug. 3 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $16-$20. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
Poets & Painters at the Lyric Theatre
Words and colors will come together during Poets & Painters at the Lyric Theatre on Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. Donations are encouraged. 300 E Third St. Eventbrite.com.
“Jersey Boys” at the Lexington Opera House
The Lexington Theatre Company will present “Jersey Boys” at the Lexington Opera House on Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 3 at 1 and 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 4 at 1 p.m. From $40. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.
Josh Meloy Concert at The Burl
Rising Oklahoma singer Josh Meloy will team up with Somerset’s Hunter Flynn for an outdoor concert at The Burl on Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. $18-$100. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Kentucky Football Annual Fan Day
Kentucky Football’s first on-field practice is open to fans on Aug. 3 on the practice fields at Joe Craft Training center. Fans can enter at 10 a.m. from the plaza outside Gate 12 of Kroger Field. Park in the Blue Lot. Practice begins 11 a.m. Concessions available for purchase. Clear bag policy enforced. Free. UKathletics.com
Shaker Village Craft Fair
Shaker VIllage of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg will host its craft fair featuring pottery, jewelry, glassware, woven rugs, needlecraft, basketry, leather goods, floral design, Shaker reproductions and more on Aug 3 and 4 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5-$10 with annual passholders and children under five free. 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg. ShakerVillageKy.org.
Lexington Farmers Market downtown, on Southland
Lexington Farmers Market will have tomatoes, greens, plants, bread, cheeses, fruits and vegetables downtown in Tandy Centennial Park on Main Street Aug. 3 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Southland Drive Aug. 4 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Lexingtonfarmersmarket.com
Bluegrass Farmers Market in Hamburg
Bluegrass Farmers Market will have seasonal fruits and vegetables and more at 1837 Plaudit Place on Aug. 3 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. bluegrassfarmersmarket.com
JAPAN! Summer Festival in Frankfort
The Japan/America Society of Kentucky hosts its annual Japanese culture festival Aug. 3 from 3 to 7 p.m., at Cove Springs Park, 100 Cove Spring Rd. in Frankfort, with authentic Japanese cuisine, live musical performances, cultural games for children, and mini-classes for adults, with opportunities to try on a kimono and shop for unique Japanese goods, renowned taiko drummer Eddie Yates, celebrated koto player Masayo Ishigure, and a free Ninja Warrior obstacle course for all age. Free. jask.org.
Wayne Graham Concert at Berea City Park
Eastern Kentucky based musical groups Wayne Graham and Bedford Band will perform during Levitt Amp Berea’s summer concert series at Berea City Park on Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Free. 400 N Broadway, Berea. Facebook.com.
Tom Petty Tribute Concert at Manchester Music Hall
The Broken Hearts, a Tom Petty tribute band led by former Heartbreakers and Mudcrutch bandmate Charlie Souza, will perform at Manchester Music Hall on Aug. 3 at 8 p.m. $20-$75. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.
Painting Class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards
Paint a vibrant sunset masterpiece while sipping on your favorite wine during a class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards in Winchester on Aug. 4 from 2-3 p.m. $45. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. Facebook.com.
Sleeping In The Woods Songwriter Round at The Burl
Prestonsburg native Nicholas Jamerson will host a songwriter round promoting Sleeping In The Woods — the songwriter festival he’s curated the past two May’s in Monticello — at The Burl on Aug. 4 at 4 p.m. Free. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
