The 15 best things to do in and around Lexington this weekend
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 from live music concerts and festivals, comedy shows, festivals and fairs, concert series, theatre plays, foodie events and food festivals and fashion shows.
A Taste of Richmond foodie event
A Taste of Richmond will return to the Richmond Center on July 29 from 5:30-8 p.m. with music from Boogie G & The Titanics along with over a dozen food trucks including Colonel Station, Sammich Man Express, Bluegrass Cheesesteak Express, Chenault Vineyards, Comete Alguito and Little Donut Trailer. The event is free to attend. 2139 Lantern Ridge Dr., Richmond. visitrichmondky.com.
‘By a Thread’ young audiences play at the Woodford Theatre
The Woodford Theatre will present Evender Hodges Sanders’ “By A Thread” four times between July 29 and 31. Show times for the play, best enjoyed by ages 8 and up, are on July 29 at 7 p.m., July 30 at 2 and 7 p.m., and July 31 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15-18. 275 Beasley Rd., Versailles. WoodfordTheatre.com.
Comedian Dale Jones at Comedy Off Broadway
Comedian Dale Jones will perform at Comedy Off Broadway four times between July 29 and 30. Show times are at 7 and 9:30 p.m. on July 29 and 6:30 and 9 p.m. on July 30. Tickets are $13-15. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
Marlana VanHoose: ‘Gospel On The Green’ concert series in Wilmore
The Wilmore Community Development Board will present a concert from Marlana VanHoose, a Kentucky Colonel and renowned gospel singer, who will perform at the town’s “Gospel On The Green” concert series on July 29 at 7 p.m. The event is free to attend. 200 Rice St., Wilmore. Facebook.com.
‘Summer Nights In Suburbia’ concert series at Moondance Amphitheater
R&B collective Honeychild will perform during the City of Lexington’s free “Summer Nights In Suburbia” concert series on July 29 at 7 p.m. 1152 Monarch St. LexingtonKy.gov/Summer-Nights-Suburbia.
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Zack Attack Ride for progeria at Man O’War Harley-Davidson
The 12th Annual Zack Attack Ride for Progeria will take place at Man O’War Harley Davidson of Lexington on July 30 at 9:30 a.m. The event includes a raffle, silent auction, live music from Rock of Ages and, of course, a motorcycle ride. 2073 Bryant Rd. Lexington’s Zack Pickard has the rapid-aging disease progeria, which very few people in the world have. https://manowarhd.com/.
Crave Food + Music Festival at Masterson Station Park
Crave Food + Music Festival will return to the grounds of Masterson Station Park on July 30 and 31 with over 40 food vendors and live music from the likes of DeBraun Thomas, Dee Oh Gee, The Minks and others. The event is open from 12-11 p.m. on July 30 and 12-7 p.m. on July 31. Tickets start at $12. 3051 Leestown Rd. CraveLexington.com.
CRAVE Festival returns with 40-plus food vendors, live music, bourbon tastings and more.
Hops & Vine Festival in Richmond
Experience local beer, wine, food, art, and music during Richmond’s Hops & Vine Festival on July 30 from 2-10 p.m. at Apollo Pizza’s downtown Richmond location. Vendors include Dreaming Creek Brewery, Country Boy Brewing, West Sixth Brewing and Chenault Vineyards. Live music will come from Chelsea Nolan, Aaron Boyd, Laid Back Country Picker, Luna & The Mountain Jets and a Jimmy Buffet tribute. The event is free to attend. 244 S Second St., Richmond. Facebook.com.
Kentucky Heartwood Music Festival in Frankfort
The Millville Community Center’s annual Kentucky Heartwood Music Festival and fundraiser will take place on July 30 from 3-10 p.m. with live music, workshops, a children’s parade, a talent show and more. Tickets are $8 per person with kids free of admission. 6715 McCracken Pike, Frankfort. KYHeartwood.org/Music-Festival-2022.html.
Contemporary dance at Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center
Movement Continuum, Lexington’s oldest contemporary dance company, is bringing back its performance “Curated,” based on 13 works of art from Vincent van Gogh to Frida Kahlo and Keith Haring, to the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center 7 p.m. July 30 and 2 p.m. July 31. Tickets are $15-$20. 141 E. Main St. lexingtonky.gov/black-box-theatre
Curated Hometown Tour from Landon Antonetti on Vimeo.
Neal Francis Concert at The Burl
Rising funk, soul, pop musician Neal Francis will perform at The Burl with support from Brad Goodall on July 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Wiener Dog Races at the Red Mile
Wiener dog races will return to Red Mile Gaming and Racing on July 31 at 1 p.m. There’s a $20 fee to register your wiener dog to run, but otherwise the event is free to attend. Preregistration forms must be received no later than July 22. 1200 Red Mile Rd. RedMileKy.com/Other-Events/2022-Wiener-Dog-Races.
Albert Couture Fashion Show
The second annual Albert Couture Fashion Show featuring the “When in Monaco Collection” will take place at 304 W Third St. across from Gratz Park on July 31 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $250. 304 W Third St. AlbertCouture.com.
James McMurtry and Hayes Carll Concert at The Burl
Singer-songwriters James McMurtry and Hayes Carll will perform an outdoor show at The Burl on July 31 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Lexington Restaurant Week wraps up with big menus
Lexington Restaurant Week ends July 31 with the biggest selection of menu options in the event’s history. A total of 38 local restaurant locations are participating, including newcomers The Tulip Bar & Bistro, The BVLD Grill, ItalX, Gus’s World Famous Chicken and Castle Farm at the Kentucky Castle. Local restaurants will feature various menus ranging in price from $19, $29 and $39. Customers have the option to choose appetizer, one entrée and one dessert as part of each special menu. lexingtonrestaurantweek.com
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Matt Wickstrom is a freelancer covering food, music and more. You can follow him on Instagram at @WickstromWrites .
