The 20 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 featuring games, rides and food, comedy shows, local concert series, theatre plays, art exhibits, 5K runs and foodie events such as wine tastings and a Mimosa Fest.

Owingsville Lions Club Fair

The Owingsville Lions Club Fair is underway in Bath County, less than an hour drive from Lexington. There will be a demolition derby, mud sling, games, food and rides. Free parking and the fair runs from now until Aug. 26 (5 p.m.-10 p.m.) and Aug. 27 (5 p.m.-11 p.m.). Admission $10-12. 587 Kendall Springs Rd. Owingsville. facebook.com/events/1087279102050633

‘Tacos N’ Tequila’ for Bluegrass Greensource at Harper Hall

Learn more about Bluegrass Greensource during their annual “Tacos N’ Tequila” fundraising event on Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. at Harper Hall. Activities include tacos and tequilas from local vendors along with live music, salsa dancing with The Salsa Center and more. Tickets start at $35 and include one signature cocktail and five taco tickets. 117 N Upper St. Eventbrite.com.

Annie Jr. at The Spotlight Playhouse

The Spotlight Playhouse in Berea will present “Annie Jr.” three times from Aug. 26-28. Show times are on Aug. 26 and 27 at 6:30 p.m. and Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $6-16. 214 Richmond Rd N, Berea. TheSpotlightPlayhouse.com.

First Friday Berea: Levitt AMP Berea concert series

The Levitt AMP Berea concert series will present live music from Bee Taylor and Chelsea Nolan at the Berea City Park Expansion on Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. The next day at 6:30 p.m. will feature Cody Lee Meece & The Poor Excuses and Aaron Boyd. The First Friday Berea event is free to attend. 400 N Broadway, Berea. FirstFridayBerea.com.

Lexington Legends vs. Wild Health Genomes at Wild Health Field

Lexington’s two professional baseball teams, the Lexington Legends and Wild Health Genomes, will face off at Wild Health Field from Aug. 26 and 27 at 6:35 p.m. and Aug. 28 at 2:05 p.m. Tickets start at $12. 207 Legends Ln. LexingtonLegends.com.

‘Summer Nights In Suburbia’ concert series ends

The City of Lexington’s “Summer Nights In Suburbia” concert series will conclude with a performance from NVRMND on Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. at Moondance Amphitheater. The event is free to attend. 1152 Monarch St. LexingtonKy.gov/Summer-Nights-Suburbia.

Comedian Jessica Kirson at Comedy Off Broadway

Comedian Jessica Kirson, whose videos have racked up over 50 million views on social media, will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Aug. 26 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Aug. 27 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $15-18. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Amadeus Lex chamber music series: ‘Forays For Four’

The Amadeus Lex chamber music series will present “Forays For Four” at St. Raphael Episcopal Church, 1891 Parkers Mill Rd. on Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m. and and 4 p.m. Aug. 28 at 335 Holt Lane in Frankfort, an outdoor concert (bring chairs and a picnic). The event is free to attend. AmadeusLex.com.

Jeremy Short concert at The Nook

Singer-songwriters Jeremy Short, Jonathan New and Coby Langham will perform at The Nook in Danville on Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. 500 Finn Hill Dr, Danville. Eventbrite.com.

Woodford County Railroad Days

Woodford County will celebrate its rich railroading history during Woodford County Railroad Days on Aug. 27 and 28 at various locations around the county. Activities include train rides, a railroad museum, a toy train museum, interactive displays, walking tours and more. Most events are free to attend. WoodfordRailroadDays.com.

CASA Superhero Run at WinStar Farm

The annual CASA Superhero Run will be Aug. 27 at WinStar Farm, the private Thoroughbred farm that produced Triple Crown winner Justify. The 1K fun run for kids 12 and under begins at 8:30 a.m. The 5K run begins at 9 a.m. Registration available the day of the race. Many runners wear costumes and there will be Disney, Marvel, DC and Star Wars cosplayers on hand. Festival with inflatables, games, petting zoo, mini train until noon. WinStar Farm, 3001 Pisgah Pike, Versailles. Parking at Gate 13. $30-$40 day of, casaoflexington.org

‘Super Saturday’ at the KET Network Center

Mr. Steve of PBS KIDS and Mister C from PBS LearningMedia’s “DIY Science Time” will perform during KET’s family-friendly “Super Saturday” event outside its Lexington offices on Aug. 27 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The event is free to attend. 600 Cooper Dr. KET.org/SuperSaturday.

Voices of Hope Overdose Awareness Day

Voices of Hope ninth annual Overdose Awareness Day, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 27, Shelter 6 Jacobson Park, celebrates recovery, honors those lost. Resources onsite include naloxone distribution and training, HIV/Hep C testing. Speakers, music, activities including crafts, games, bouncy house, sno-cones, free picnic lunch. The event is free to attend. 4001 Athens Boonesboro Rd., voicesofhopelex.org

Wine tasting at Triangle Park

A new event in downtown Lexington, at Flights Between Fountains you will pay $40 to sample 10 wines in a commemorative tasting glass from 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 27 at Triangle Park, 400 West Main St. Food and entertainment will be on site. There are three ticketed times to choose from: 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. downtownlex.com/flightsbetweenfountains

Eastern Kentucky flood benefit concert at The Burl

John R. Miller, Abby Hamilton, Cole Chaney, Brit Taylor and other area musicians will perform a concert benefiting Eastern Kentucky flood victims on Aug. 27 at 1:30 p.m. at The Burl. Tickets start at $25. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

New Zion Day

The 31st annual New Zion Day will take place on Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. with live gospel music and a street fair. The event is free to attend. 120 New Zion Rd. facebook.com/events/438084501510907.

Jon Pardi country music concert at The Barnyard

Country music will be center stage in Sharpsburg with Jon Pardi, Lainey Wilson and Hailey Whitters performing at The Barnyard on Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $33. 10005 W Highway 36, Sharpsburg. TheBarnyardVenue.com.

Mimosa Fest at Manchester Music Hall

Mingle and sample a variety of mimosas during Mimosa Fest at Manchester Music Hall on Aug. 28 at noon. Tickets are $15-35 in advance. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

Headley Whitney Museum watercolor exhibit: ‘Aqueous’ opening reception

The Headley Whitney Museum will host an opening ceremony for the national juried watercolor exhibit “Aqueous” on Aug. 28 from 4-6 p.m. The exhibit will also be open to the public from Aug. 26-Nov. 6 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Both events are free to attend. 4435 Old Frankfort Pike. headley-whitney.org

Comedian Darren Knight at the Lexington Opera House

Comedian Darren Knight, also know as the Southern Momma, will perform at the Lexington Opera House with Red Squirrel and Gary Cargal on Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $26.50. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.

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