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, fall and dog festivals, local concerts, ballet dance performances, musicals, theatre shows, kid-friendly events, and foodie events, including the kick-off of the Breeders’ Cup Festival.

“Silver Reminiscence” at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center

The Kentucky Ballet Theatre will present “Silver Reminiscence,” a variety of ballet pieces celebrating the 25-year anniversary of the Kentucky Ballet Theatre professional company and academy, on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center. Tickets are $17-27. 141 E Main St. KyBallet.com/Silver-Reminiscence.

Live Music All Weekend at The Burl

The Burl will be busy all weekend long with a slew of live music including Eric Bolander and Darrin Hacquard on Oct. 28 (8 p.m., $12) and Whitney (5:30 p.m., $25) and Wolfpen Branch (9 p.m., $20) on Oct. 29. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Renfro Valley

Carly Pearce, Tee Dee Young, Norah Lee Allen, Paul Yandell, Pete Goble, Tommy White, and Marty Brown will be inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame’s 2022 class during a ceremony at Renfro Valley’s New Barn Theatre in Mount Vernon on Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30-250. 2380 Richmond St, Mount Vernon. RenfroValley.com/Tickets.

“Godspell” at Asbury University in Wilmore

Asbury University’s Theatre Department will present the Broadway hit “Godspell” at the Andrew S. Miller Center For Communications Arts on Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 29 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10-15. 101B W Main St, Wilmore. OnTheStage.Tickets/Asbury-University.

Howl-O-Ween Fest at Legacy Grove in Winchester

Legacy Grove Park in Winchester is hosting Howl-O-Ween Fest, a dog costume contest and parade, on Oct. 29 at 9 a.m. Dog-related vendors and servicers will be on site as well along with coffee, giveaways, prizes and more. The event is free to attend. 1107 W Lexington Ave, Winchester. Facebook.com.

Kentucky Book Festival at Joseph Beth Booksellers

The Kentucky Book Festival, the state’s first and largest book festival, will take place from 10 a.m. on Oct. 29 at Joseph Beth Booksellers. Activities include meeting authors and illustrators, story times, presentations and panel discussions; book signings, book giveaways and more. The event is free to attend. 161 Lexington Green Cir #B. KyBookFestival.org.

“Puss In Boots” at the Lexington Children’s Theatre

The Lexington Children’s Theatre will perform an adaptation of the fairytale “Puss In Boots” on Oct. 29 and 30 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15-20. 418 W Short St. LctOnStage.org/Event/Puss-In-Boots.

Beastie Ball: Wild Wild Westie at the Hilton Hotel

The Lexington Humane Society will host a “Beastie Ball: Wild Wild Westie’‘ fundraising event at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown on Oct. 29 from 6-10 p.m. with puppies, games, live music, refreshments and more. Tickets start at $250. 369 W Vine St. LexingtonHumaneSociety.org/Events/Beastie-Ball-Wild-Wild-Westie.

“Back to the Library” Booktacular at the Lexington Public Library

The Lexington Public Library Foundation will host its first in-person “Back to the Library” Booktacular since 2019 at the Central Library on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. The adults only, “Back To The Future” themed event will have live music, dancing, food by Luna Food Truck, drinks, a virtual silent auction and more. Tickets are $100-125. 140 E Main St. Facebook.com.

“Night Circus” at the Central Bank Center

“Night Circus,” a live aerial show and Halloween party produced by Sora Aerial Arts and Sora Contemporary Circus, will take place at the Central Bank Center on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40-225. 430 W Vine St. NightCircusLex.com.

The Drifters anniversary concert at the Lyric Theatre

The Drifters, part of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame’s 1988 class, will perform at the Lyric Theatre in celebration of the anniversary of its 2010 reopening on Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $32-72. Other events include Jazz Night at The Lyric with Jeanette Harris on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. 300 E Third St. LexingtonLyric.com.

The Judds concert at Rupp Arena

Wynonna Judd and special guests Faith Hill and Martina McBride will perform the final show of The Judds’ final tour at Rupp Arena on Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29.50. 430 W Vine St. RuppArena.com/Events/Detail/The-Judds.

Fall Fun Fest at St. Luke Church

St. Luke Church will hold a fall fun fest on Oct. 20 from 12-1:30 p.m. with free free hot dogs, chips, s’mores, cotton candy, pony rides, a balloon artist, a pumpkin carving contest and more. 2351 Alumni Dr. Facebook.com.

Pacifica String Quartet concert at the Singletary Center

The Chamber Music Society of Central Kentucky will present the Pacifica String Quartet, long ranked as one of the world’s finest chamber ensembles, in concert at the Singletary Center For The Arts on Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25, or free for students. 405 Rose St. CMSCK.org.

Kameron Marlowe Concert at Manchester Music Hall

Country singer-songwriter Kameron Marlowe, who surprised future “American Idol” winner Noah Thompson with an appearance at his hometown show in Louisa this past May, will perform at Manchester Music Hall on Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15-75. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com/Events/Kameron-Marlowe.

Isaac to Oliver Family Stroll

Breeders’ Cup Festival events kick off with a 3-mile walk from the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden to Oliver Lewis Way along the new Town Branch Commons, 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30. First 300 get free commemorative T-shirt. Food trucks, kid’s activities, live music, exhibits on the history of Black jockeys in racing. Isaac Murphy Art Garden, 577 E. Third St..

Matt Wickstrom is a freelancer covering food, music and more. You can follow him on Instagram at @WickstromWrites .