Star Wars evening, patriotic concert, goat yoga: Lexington’s best weekend events
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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, food classes, live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, foodie events, concert series, family-friendly events, and more.
Star Wars Event: ‘An Evening In The Galaxy’ at the Gateway Regional Arts Center
Meet your favorite Star Wars characters, participate in movie-themed activities, sip on drinks inspired by your favorite movies and more during “An Evening In The Galaxy” at the Gateway Regional Arts Center in Mt. Sterling on July 5 at 6 p.m. There will be a meet and greet with iconic characters from the film franchise thanks to The 501st Legion, a Star Wars costume organization. You can even soar through space at the center’s planetarium. Costumes are encouraged. $5. 101 E Main St, Mt. Sterling. GRACKentucky.org.
Central Kentucky Concert Band at Stewart Home & School
The Central Kentucky Concert Band’s summer concert season will continue with a performance at Stewart Home & School in Frankfort on July 5 at 6 p.m. 4200 Lawrenceburg Rd, Frankfort. CKCB.org.
Patriotic Concert at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame
The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum will host a special patriotic concert featuring the Lexington Concert Band Orchestra on July 5 at 7 p.m. Free. 2590 Richmond St, Mt. Vernon. facebook.com/events/1626411488197479.
Comedian Joe Deuce at Comedy Off Broadway
Comedian Joe Deuce will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on July 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
Summer Nights In Suburbia Concert Series at Moondance Amphitheater
The Summer Nights In Suburbia concert series will welcome Kentucky blues legend Tee Dee Young for a concert at Moondance Amphitheater on July 5 at 7 p.m. Free. 1152 Monarch St. LexingtonKy.gov.
East Nash Grass Concert at The Burl
East Nash Grass and Hancock & Shouse will team up for a night of bluegrass music at The Burl on July 5 at 8 p.m. $17. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Goat Yoga at The Kentucky Castle
Goat yoga returns to The Kentucky Castle in Versailles with sessions on July 6 and 7 at 9 a.m. $28.75. 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles. TheKentuckyCastle.com.
Vegan Seafood Pop-Up at Pivot Brewing
Florida-based mobile vendor Oh My Cod Vegan Seafood Co. will be at Pivot Brewing for a pop-up event on July 6 at 12 p.m. serving up everything from lobster mac n cheese to crab cakes, coconut shrimp, scallops and more. 1400 Delaware Ave. facebook.com/events/447823351199715.
Independence Day Celebration: ‘Stars, Stripes & Steam’ at Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp.
The Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp. in Irvine will host its first Independence Day celebration, “Stars, Stripes & Steam,” on July 6 at 4 p.m. Activities include kid’s games, live music, train rides, fireworks and more. $10-$150. 429 Kirkland Ave, Irvine. ShowClix.com.
Hammertowne Concert at Old Habits
Bluegrass bands Hammertowne and Dark Moon Hollow will perform at Old Habits in Winchester on July 6 at 5 p.m. $25. 3685 Four Mile Rd, Winchester. Eventbrite.com.
‘Havana Nights’ at Thoroughbred Theatre & Wine Bar
Experience an evening of Cuban dance and culture during “Havana Nights” at Thoroughbred Theatre & Wine Bar in Midway on July 6 at 7 p.m. $20-$25. 127 E Main St, Midway. ThoroughbredTheatre.com.
BurLEX Nerdlesque Show at The Void Sake Company
BurLEX will hold a “nerd”-lesque show at The Void Sake Company on July 6 at 7 p.m. Bringing you all your favorite pastimes from tabletop to television to video games and more. $15. 819 National Ave. Eventbrite.com.
Town Mountain Concert at The Burl
North Carolina band Town Mountain returns to The Burl for an outdoor concert alongside West Virginia’s John R. Miller on July 6 at 8 p.m. $25-$100. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Flower Pot Paint & Sip Class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards
Paint your own flower pot while sipping on some of Harkness Edwards Vineyards assortment of wines during a class at the Winchester-based vineyard on July 7 at 4 p.m. $57. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. facebook.com/events/2161373667566217.
Matt Wickstrom is a freelancer covering food, music and more. You can follow him on Instagram at @WickstromWrites .
