The 16 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, comedy shows, festivals, conventions, concert series, theatre plays, musicals, car shows, film festivals, foodie events, gallery viewings and comic cons.
Lexington Burger Week
Lexington Burger Week runs through July 17. During the highly anticipated week-long event you can try exquisite burgers from nearly 40 local restaurants including Agave & Rye, County Club, Harry’s and Stella’s Kentucky Deli, all for only $7. LexingtonBurgerWeek.com.
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Birthday Bash & Sale at POPS Resale
POPS Resale will celebrate its 26th year in business with discounts on used audio gear and records, clothing and more. Ten percent of proceeds throughout the day will benefit the Kentucky Health Justice Network. 1423 Leestown Rd #B. facebook.com/events/7448092638594448.
Master Musicians Festival in Somerset
Grace Potter, The Wood Brothers, Rayland Baxter and others will perform at the 29th Master Musicians Festival in Somerset on July 15 and 16. Tickets start at $45. 808 Monticello St, Somerset. MasterMusiciansFestival.org.
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Breyerfest at the Kentucky Horse Park
Enjoy live horse performances, model horse workshops and more as Breyerfest returns to the Kentucky Horse Park from July 15-17. Tickets to the in-person event are $80 and access to virtual festivities are $55 (with Stablemates virtual access costing another $25). 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. BreyerHorses.com/Collections/Breyerfest-2022-Tickets.
LexArts HOP free tour of downtown galleries
The July edition of the LexArts Gallery Hop will take place on July 15 from 5-8 p.m. at various art galleries near downtown Lexington. Hop guides can be picked up at the LexArts building, 161 N Mill St. The event is free to attend. LexArts.org/Discover/LexArts-Hop/.
Lady A concert at The Barnyard
Grammy Award winning band Lady A will perform at The Barnyard in Sharpsburg with Tyler Booth and Peytan Porter on July 16 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets start at $44. 10005 W Highway 36, Sharpsburg. TheBarnyardVenue.com.
Summer Nights In Suburbia concert series at Moondance Amphitheater
Brother Smith, the rock’n soul collective led by brothers Wesley and Aaron Smith, will perform during the City of Lexington’s “Summer Nights In Suburbia” concert series at Moondance Amphitheater on July 15 at 7 p.m. The event is free to attend. 1152 Monarch St. LexingtonKy.gov/Summer-Nights-Suburbia.
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‘The Little Mermaid’ at the Lexington Opera House
The Lexington Theatre Company will present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” at the Lexington Opera House on July 15 at 7:30 p.m., July 16 at 1 and 7:30 p.m. and July 17 at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $36. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.
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Comedian Henry Cho at Comedy Off Broadway
Comedian Henry Cho will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on July 15 at 8 p.m. and July 16 at 6 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $18-20. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
Harry Dean Stanton Fest
The Harry Dean Stanton Fest will return from July 15-17 with a variety of film festival-related events around Lexington paying homage to Irvine born actor, musician and singer. Activities include a free outdoor screening of “Christine” at Base 249 (July 15 at 8 p.m.), a free screening of “Where The Lilies Bloom” at the Farish Theatre followed by discussion led by Silas House (July 16 at 2 p.m.) and a reading and Q&A with Harry Dean Stanton biographer Joseph Atkins at the Farish Theatre (July 17 at 3 p.m.). HarryDeanStantonFest.org.
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Classic cars at Keeneland Concours d’Elegance
View a variety luxury cars during Keeneland’s annual Concours d’Elegance gathering on July 16 at 9 a.m. This year’s featured car will be the of Porsche. Other activities at the event include live music, a silent auction and more. Tickets are $25 at the gate. 4201 Versailles Rd. KeenelandConcours.com/Keeneland-Concours-dElegance.
Big Boy Toys Car and Hobby Show in Richmond
The fourth annual Big Boy Toys Car and Hobby Show will take place at the First Baptist Church in Richmond on July 16 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration is $20. 425 Eastern Bypass, Richmond. KentuckyCruises.com/Event/Big-Boy-Toys-Car-And-Hobby-Show/.
FrankfortCon, comic and pop culture event at the Capital Plaza Hotel
View over 125 exhibitors with everything from comic books to magazines, toys, games, movies, television, anime, manga, cosplay, artwork, sketches and apparel during FrankfortCon at the Capital Plaza Hotel in downtown Frankfort on July 16 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets for the comic con start at $20 and children 11 and under get in free. 405 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort. FrankfortComicCon.com.
Lost Dog Street Band concert at The Burl
Muhlenberg County based folk/punk group Lost Dog Street Band will return to The Burl for an outdoor show with Willi Carlisle on July 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Midnight Cabaret at Al’s Bar
Fancy Hat Productions will present “Midnight Cabaret,” an art party featuring performances from a variety of vaudeville, musical, comedy, and circus art creatives, at Al’s Bar on July 16 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10. 601 N Limestone. facebook.com/events/777038306611563.
Lucy Dacus concert at The Burl
Louisville NPR affiliate WFPK will present Lucy Dacus at The Burl outdoors with support from Camp Cope on July 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Matt Wickstrom is a freelancer covering food, music and more. You can follow him on Instagram at @WickstromWrites .
