Dinosaurs, goat yoga, ‘Nemo’ highlight best things to do this weekend in Lexington
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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, foodie events, flower events, theatre plays, musicals, family-friendly events, art shows and more.
Goat Yoga at The Kentucky Castle
Back by popular demand, goat yoga will return to The Kentucky Castle in Versailles on June 21, 23, 29 and 30 at 9 a.m. $28.75. 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles. TheKentuckyCastle.com.
Lavender Festival at The Kentucky Castle
The Kentucky Castle in Versailles will present its fifth annual Lavender Festival on June 21 and 22 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Activities include the chance to pick lavender bundles from the nearby fields, browsing lavender-themed vendors, live music and more. $25-$35 with children under 2 free. 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles. TheKentuckyCastle.com.
Mountain Grrl Experience Music Festival in Pikeville
The women-centric Mountain Grrl Experience is back at The Appalachian Center for the Arts and Pikeville City Park for it’s fourth edition on June 21 and 22 with dance lessons, painting workshops, live music from the likes of Brit Taylor, Emily Jamerson, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression and others. Free. 218 Second St, Pikeville. MountainGrrlExperience.com.
Art On The Town at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park
Explore local artwork, listen to local music, hear from local authors and eat local from food trucks during Art On The Town at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park on June 22 from 5-9 p.m. Free. 251 W Main St. LexingtonKy.gov.
Musical theatre: ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ at the Gateway Regional Arts Center
The Gateway Regional Arts Center in Mt. Sterling will host performances of “Finding Nemo Jr.” on June 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. $10. 101 E Main St, Mt. Sterling. GRACKentucky.org.
Summer Nights In Suburbia concert series at Moondance Amphitheater
The New Developments will perform as part of the City’s Summer Nights In Suburbia concert series at Moondance Amphitheater on June 21 at 7 p.m. Free. 1152 Monarch St. LexingtonKy.gov.
Free Friday Flicks: ‘Migration’ at Jacobson Park
Enjoy a viewing of 2023 adventure comedy “Migration” under the stars at Jacobson Park during the City’s “Friday Flicks” movie series on June 21 at 7 p.m. 4001 Athens Boonesboro Rd. LexingtonKy.gov.
Juneteenth Celebration at Charles Young Park
There will be a Juneteenth Celebration, presented by U.S. Freedmen Coalition, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., June 22, Charles Young Park, 215 Midland Ave. There will be entertainment, food, information booths, vendors, and community fellowship celebrating the fourth year Juneteenth has officially been recognized as a national holiday. lexingtonky.gov/news/06-04-2024/lexington-prepares-celebrate-juneteenth
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Comedian Josh Blue at Comedy Off Broadway
Comedian and former winner of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” Josh Blue, will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on June 21 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and June 22 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $30. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
Motion City Soundtrack Concert at The Burl
Minnesota-bred rock band Motion City Soundtrack will perform an outdoor show at The Burl with support from Prince Daddy & The Hyena and Gully Boys on June 21 at 8 p.m. $35-$100. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Jurassic Quest at the Central Bank Center
Life-sized dinosaurs and other reptilian adventures will invade the Central Bank Center when Jurassic Quest comes back to town on June 21 from 12-6 p.m., June 22 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and June 23 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $22-$36. 430 W Vine St. CentralBankCenter.com.
Comedian Jim Norton at the Lexington Opera House
Comedian, radio host, actor, and New York Times bestselling author Jim Norton’s “Now You Know Tour” will come to the Lexington Opera House on June 21 at 8 p.m. From $35. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.
The Weird Sisters’ Art Market at Al’s Bar
Mortar & Pestle will host the first-ever Weird Sisters’ Art Market at Al’s Bar on June 23 at 3 p.m. with a variety of local artists and makers along with live music from A Void Thinking, Vena Cava and Byrd Law. $10. 601 N Limestone. facebook.com/events/1174282990371749.
Floral Bouquet Workshop at Harkness Edwards Vineyards
Learn how to craft the perfect bouquet from locally grown and seasonal flowers during a workshop at Harkness Edwards Vineyards in Winchester on June 23 at 3 p.m. $55. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. facebook.com/events/925334946037797.
Matt Wickstrom is a freelancer covering food, music and more. You can follow him on Instagram at @WickstromWrites .
