13 best things to do in and around Lexington this weekend, including New Year’s Eve

Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best holiday weekend events around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday and Sunday if you are bored and need things to do from live music concerts, comedy, kid-friendly events and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Comedian Pat Godwin at Comedy Off Broadway

Comedian Pat Godwin will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Dec. 30 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. and Dec. 31 at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $15-25. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Bolo Mules concert at The Burl

The Bolo Mules, a local supergroup comprised of Nicholas Jamerson, Grayson Jenkins, Abby Hamilton and others will perform ’90s country covers at The Burl on Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

New Year’s Eve at West Sixth Brewing

Say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023 during a New Year’s Eve bash at West Sixth Brewing on Dec. 31 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $100-200 and include champagne, drink tickets, a shareable platter from Smithtown Seafood, a goodie bag with party favors and more. 501 W Sixth St. #100. Eventbrite.com.

New Year’s Eve at The Kentucky Castle

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style during a black-tie affair at The Kentucky Castle on Dec. 31 at 7 p.m. with a three-course dinner, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast and more. Tickets are $230.02. 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles. TheKentuckyCastle.com.

New Year’s Eve at Wise Bird Cider

Wise Bird Cider will host a ’70s-inspired disco party with DJ DiscoNani to usher in 2023 on Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 to participate in the disco and receive a midnight toast or $100, which includes a dinner buffet by Little Fork. 1170 Manchester St. WiseBirdCider.com.

New Year’s Eve at Mirror Twin Brewing

Las Vegas and Lexington will collide during a Sin City-themed New Year’s celebration at Mirror Twin Brewing on Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. Enjoy casino games like roulette, craps, and blackjack along with a raffle and more. Tickets are $5-30. 725 National Ave. Eventbrite.com.

New Year’s Eve at the Rolling Oven Taproom

Rolling Oven will welcome in 2023 at their Versailles taproom with live music from Mash Grass and Lonesome Holler along with food and drink specials (after 9 p.m.) on Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. 140 Court St, Versailles. Facebook.com.

New Year’s Eve at Al’s Bar

DJ Best Western will be spinning ’90s tunes all night during a New Years celebration at Al’s Bar on Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. Other activities include a costume contest and more. 601 N Limestone. Facebook.com.

New Year’s Eve at The Grand Reserve

The Grand Reserve will host a black-tie affair New Year’s Eve party on Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. with music from R&B artist Keke Wyatt, cash giveaways every half hour and more. Tickets are $100-1,200. 903 Manchester St. Eventbrite.com.

Bendigo Fletcher, Local Honeys concert at The Burl

Louisville-based folk rock collective Bendigo Fletcher will team up with Lexington’s bluegrass goddesses The Local Honeys for an epic New Year’s Eve bash at The Burl on Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

New Year’s Eve at 21c Museum Hotel

The 21c Museum Hotel will celebrate New Year’s with live music from the Lauren Mink Band with hors d’oeuvres, desserts and complimentary champagne all night long on Dec. 31 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $100-125. 167 W Main St. Eventbrite.com.

New Year’s Eve at Belle’s Cocktail House

Belle’s Cocktail House will host a New Year’s party on Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. with music from DJ DruFunk and more. Tickets are $35-60. 156 Market St. Eventbrite.com.

Frozen Rails 5K & 10K in Midway

The 6th annual Frozen Rails 5K, 10K and Little Rails 1K Kids’ Run will take place at Midway Baptist Church on Jan. 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20-35 with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Midway Ministerial Association. 121 S Winter St, Midway. RunSignUp.com.