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 family-friendly events, theatre plays, dance shows, live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, rodeos, University of Kentucky games, foodie events, ballet performances and Valentine’s Day happenings.
Comedian Chris Franjola at Comedy Off Broadway
Comedian Chris Franjola will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Feb. 9 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Feb. 10 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $18-$23. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
UK Women’s Gymnastics vs. Missouri at Rupp Arena
The UK Women’s Gymnastics team will hit the floor against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. $5-$12 with children five and under free. 430 W Vine St. TicketMaster.com.
‘Mt. Sterling Cabaret 2024: Broadway in Love!’ at the Gateway Regional Arts Center
Mt Sterling Cabaret will treat attendees to a selection of show tunes about love when “Broadway In Love!” comes to the Gateway Regional Arts Center on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. $10-$20. 101 East Main St, Mt. Sterling. GRACKentucky.org.
Theatre play: ’Soldier’s Play’ at the Lyric Theatre
The Lyric Theatre will present Charles Fuller’s “Soldier’s Play” on Feb 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. The play, set on a US Army installation in the segregation-era South, is a loose adaptation of Herman Melville‘s novella “Billy Budd.” $25. 300 E Third St. HistoricLyricTheatre.com.
Comedic play: ‘Blithe Spirit’ at the Woodford Theatre
The Woodford Theatre in Versailles will present an adaptation of Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit” on Feb. 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. $18-$25. 275 Beasley Rd, Versailles. WoodfordTheatre.com.
Lexington Ballet Company 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Lexington Opera House
The Lexington Ballet Company will kick off its 50th season with “Love Stories” featuring Emmy Award winning cellist Ben Sollee and guest choreographer Eric Trope at the Lexington Opera House on Feb. 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. From $23. 401 W Short St. LexingtonBallet.org.
Introduction to Beekeeping at Shaker VIllage
Learn about the honey bee life-cycle, hive site selection, pest management and more during an introduction to beekeeping course at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg on Feb. 10 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $60-$75. 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg. ShakerVillageKy.org.
Galentine’s Day at the Kentucky Castle
Sip on mimosas or cocktails, enjoy desserts and snap selfies with your girlfriends during a Galentine’s Day gathering at the Kentucky Castle in Versailles on Feb. 10 and 11 at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. $25. 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles. TheKentuckyCastle.com.
Midway Chocolate Stroll
Sample over a dozen chocolatey treats from local Midway businesses during the town’s Valentine’s Day-themed chocolate stroll on Feb. 10 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Main St and Gratz St, Midway. facebook.com/events/381270837889446.
Kisses & Calories Open House at Equus Run Vineyards
Happening in conjunction with the aforementioned chocolate stroll, Equus Run Vineyards in Midway will hold a Kisses & Calories Open House chocolate fueled bites, live music and more on Feb. 10 from 12-4 p.m. Free. 1280 Moores Mill Rd, Midway. facebook.com/events/1290395825696146.
Wine & Chocolate Pairing Course at Harkness Edwards Vineyards
Learn about the intricate relationship between wine and chocolate during a special pairing course at Harkness Edwards Vineyards in Winchester on Feb. 10 at 1 and 3 p.m. $39. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. Harkness-Edwards-Vineyards.TicketLeap.com.
‘Shen Yun’ dance, music at the EKU Center
Experience China before communism when the renowned “Shen Yun” comes to the EKU Center for the Arts in Richmond on Feb. 10 and 11 at 2 p.m. $85-$180. 822 Hall Dr, Richmond. EKUCenter.com.
UK Men’s Basketball vs. Gonzaga at Rupp Arena
The UK Men’s Basketball squad will look to avenge last year’s loss to Gonzaga when they face off against the Bulldogs at Rupp Arena on Feb. 10 at 4 p.m. The game will also be televised by CBS. From $160. 430 W Vine St. TicketMaster.com.
Rodeo: Bulls, Bands And Barrels at Alltech Arena
Enjoy high-octane bull-riding and barrel racing along with live music from rising country music acts Wyatt Flores and Treaty Oak Revival when Bulls, Bands and Barrels returns to the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena on Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. $30.99-$165.99. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. BullsBandsAndBarrels.com.
‘Cows Don’t Fly and other known facts’ at the Lexington Children’s Theatre
The Lexington Children’s Theatre will present “Cows Don’t Fly and other known facts” on Feb. 10 at 2:30 (sensory friendly) and 7 p.m. (pay what you can) and Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. $15-$20. 418 W Short St. LCTOnStage.org.
Brit Taylor & Kentucky Blue Grassed Concert at The Burl
Knott County born, Nashville based country musician Brit Taylor will celebrate the release of her album “Kentucky Bluegrassed” with a concert at The Burl on Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. with support from Kindred Valley. $15. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
UK Women’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M at Rupp Arena
The UK Women’s Basketball team will go to battle with the Texas A&M Aggies at Rupp Arena on Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. The game will also be televised by the SEC Network. $5-$12 with children five and under free. 430 W Vine St. TicketMaster.com.