Legends wrap up 2024 season, comedian Kathleen Madigan: Lexington’s best weekend events
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Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best weekend events and happenings around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday and Sunday if you are bored and need fun things to do including local festivals, fairs, home and garden shows, ,live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, University of Kentucky games,foodie events, family-friendly events and more including the Lexington Legends finishing their 2024 season.
Harvest Moon Party at Harkness Edwards Vineyards
Celebrate the Harvest Moon with a party at Harkness Edwards Vineyards in Versailles that features $5 barrel tastings, apple cider sangria, live music from Lauren Mink and Dale Adams, fall-themed classes from Sweet & Sassy Ashley’s, and more on Sept. 13 from 5-8 p.m. $20. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. HarknessEdwardsVineyards.com.
Ohio Valley Wrestling at Country Boy Brewing
Ohio Valley Wrestling will return to Central Kentucky with a night of high-flying antics at Country Boy Brewing in Georgetown on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. $12. 101 Innovation Way, Georgetown. Facebook.com/events/1003893588104163.
Joslyn & The Sweet Compression Concert at Chenault Vineyards
Lexington based R&B and soul collective Joslyn & The Sweet Compression will perform at Chenault Vineyards in Richmond on Sept. 13 from 7-10 p.m. $5-$100. 2284 Barnes Mill Rd, Richmond. Eventbrite.com.
Back To The 80’s Night at Moondance Amphitheater
Get down to your favorite hits from Boogie G & the Titanics and Rebel Without A Cause during a concert raising funds for the Moondance Foundation at Moondance Amphitheater on Sept. 13 from 7-9:30 p.m. $10-$100. 1152 Monarch St. LexingtonKy.gov.
Lexington Legends finish their 2024 season at Legends Field
The Lexington Legends will close out their season with a three-game homestand against Southern Maryland at Legends Field on Sept. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. Sept. 14 there will be fireworks and Sept. 15 is fan appreciation day. $10-$25. 207 Legends Ln. LexingtonLegends.com.
Lexington SC vs. One Knoxville SC at Lexington SC Stadium
Last weekend the women opened the new pitch, next up is the men’s team. The Lexington Sporting Club will have its first men’s soccer game at it’s new stadium. Lexington SC’s USL League One season will continue with a matchup against One Knoxville SC at Lexington SC Stadium on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. From $20. 200 Shives Dr. LexSporting.com.
Brandee Younger Concert at the Norton Center
Grammy Award nominated harpist Brandee Younger will perform at the Norton Center for the Arts in Danville on Sept. 13 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. $38-$48. 600 W Walnut St, Danville. NortonCenter.com.
UK Women’s Soccer vs. Kent State at the Bell Soccer Complex
The UK women’s soccer team will take the pitch at The Bell to face the Kent State Golden Flashes on Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. $7-$10. 556 Wildcat Ct. UKAthletics.com.
Theatre Play: ‘Boeing, Boeing’ at the Carriage House Theatre
The Studio Players’ 2024-25 season will start with a performance of “Boeing, Boeing” at the Carriage House Theatre on Sept. 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. $18.53-$30.88. 154 W Bell Ct. StudioPlayers.org.
Bendigo Fletcher, Sarah Shook Concerts at The Burl
Louisville rockers Bendigo Fletcher will perform an outdoor show at The Burl with support from Willi Carlisle on Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. (18-$100). The following night, cowpunk group Sarah Shook & The Disarmers and Nashville’s Hannah Juanita will perform on the venue’s indoor stage, also at 8 p.m. ($18). 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
24-Hour Walling Marathon at McConnell Springs Park
Watch the only 24-hour dry stone masonry build in the country during a walling marathon at McConnell Springs Park from Sept. 14 at 12 p.m. to Sept. 15 at 12 p.m. Free. 416 Rebmann Ln. LexingtonKy.gov.
Comedian Kathleen Madigan at the Lexington Opera House
Comedian Kathleen Madigan will bring her “Potluck Party’ tour to the Lexington Opera House on Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. The 34-year comedy veteran has been touring 250 nights a year on the road and has multiple comedy specials airing on Amazon, Netflix, Comedy Central and HBO. From $45.75. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.
UK Football vs. Georgia at Kroger Field
The UK football team will take on the No. 1 ranked Georgia Bulldogs at Kroger Field on Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. The game will also be televised on ABC. From $149. 1540 University Dr. UKAthletics.com.
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STRFKR, Silverada Concerts at Manchester Music Hall
Portland based indie rockers STRFKR (Sept. 14 at 8 p.m., $25-$100) and Texas-based honky tonk troupe Silverada (Sept. 15 at 8 p.m., $20-$80) will perform at Manchester Music Hall this weekend. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.
Mustang Classic Championship Finals at the Kentucky Horse Park
The finals of the Mustang Classic equestrian competition will take place at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Rolex Stadium on Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. $30. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. KYHorsePark.com.
Mentelle Home & Garden Tour
The Mentelle Park neighborhood will host a home and garden tour from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 15. Several homes and gardens will be featured in addition to the architecture of the neighborhood. Tickets are $10 with cash, $12 with card and are available at the Mentelle Park median closest to Cramer Avenue. facebook.com/events/1262535134783757
Ben Sollee Concert at Faith Lutheran Church
The Harstad Fine Art Series’ 2024-25 season will kick off with a performance from Louisville-based cellist Ben Sollee at Faith Lutheran Church on Sept. 15 at 3 p.m. Free, but donations are encouraged. 1000 Tates Creek Rd. Eventbrite.com
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