Disney on Ice, Kite Fest, Tom Green: Best things to do in, around Lexington this weekend

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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 including live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, classical music performances, University of Kentucky games, the Spring Meet at Keeneland racetrack, floral design classes, theatre musical plays and family-friendly events like Kite Fest.

Disney on Ice: ‘Frozen’ and ‘Encanto’ on Ice at Rupp Arena

Disney on Ice will return to Rupp Arena with performances of “Frozen” and “Encanto” on April 19 at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and April 20 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. From $25.47. 430 W Vine St. CentralBankCenter.com.

Keeneland Spring Meet

Keeneland’s spring race meet continues all weekend long. What’s new this year at the racetrack? A $93 million renovation that won’t be completed until the Fall Meet in 2025 and parking. The racetrack, which has begun the renovation that won’t be completed until the Fall Meet in 2025, has said racing won’t be impacted. The renovation plans announced in October will eliminate some parking permanently when new structures, including new Paddock entrance and buildings, are built. Tickets from $10. 4201 Versailles Rd. Keeneland.com.

UK Baseball vs. Tennessee at Kentucky Proud Park

Coach Nick Mingione and the UK baseball team will face off against the Tennessee Volunteers at Kentucky Proud Park on April 19 at 6:30 p.m., April 20 at 2 p.m. and April 21 at 1 p.m. $7-$25. 510 Wildcat Ct. UkAthletics.com.

Comedian Tom Green at Comedy Off Broadway

Actor and comedian Tom Green, best known for his roles in movies like “Road Trip,” “Stealing Harvard” and “Freddy Got Fingered,” will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on April 19 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and April 20 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $30. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Musical: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at the EKU Center

The EKU Center for the Arts in Richmond will celebrate the 50 year anniversary of “Jesus Christ Superstar” with theatrical performances on April 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. $45-$85. 822 Hall Dr, Richmond. EKUcenter.com.

UK Symphony Orchestra Concert at the Singletary Center

The UK Symphony Orchestra will perform Mozart’s “Requiem” and Jean Sibelius’ “Symphony No. 5” at the Singletary Center for the Arts on April 19 at 7:30 p.m. $7-$14. 405 Rose St. FineArts.Uky.edu.

Cedric Burnside Concert at The Burl

Grammy-winning blues music icon Cedric Burnside will perform songs from his newly released album “Hill Country Love” during a concert at The Burl on April 19 at 8 p.m. $22.50. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Kentucky Christmas Tree Association Plant Auction at the Fayette County Extension Office

The Kentucky Christmas Tree Association’s 18th annual plant auction featuring everything from annuals to perennials, shrubs and more will take place at the Fayette County Extension Office on April 20 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 1140 Harry Sykes Way. KyChristmasTreeFarms.com/Annual-Spring-Auction.

Kite Fest at Masterson Station Park

Celebrate all things aerial, from kite flying to inflatables and more, when Kite Fest returns to Masterson Station Park on April 20 from 12-4 p.m. Free. 3051 Leestown Rd. LexingtonKy.gov.

DeeOhGee, Bedford Concert at The Break Room

Rock bands DeOhGee and Bedford will perform at The Break Room at Pepper on April 20 from 4-8 p.m. Free. 1178 Manchester St. facebook.com/events/1104568174196968.

UK Men’s Soccer vs. Bellarmine at the Bell Soccer Complex

The UK men’s soccer team will conclude its spring schedule when it welcomes the Bellarmine Knights to the Bell Soccer Complex on April 20 at 6 p.m. $5-$8 with children under 5 free. 556 Wildcat Ct. UkAthletics.com.

Strings In The Spring at Greyline Station

Local musicians Sydney Adams, Maggie Noelle, Clark Kissick, Luke Trimble and Lindsey Elam will perform during the second annual Strings In The Spring concert at Greyline Station benefiting the Appalachian Pioneer Program on April 20 at 6 p.m. Free. 101 W Loudon Ave. facebook.com/events/391837100225824.

Born Cross Eyed Concert at The Burl

Celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead during a concert from tribute band Born Cross Eyed at The Burl on April 20 at 8 p.m. $15. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Restless Road Concert at Manchester Music Hall

Pop country trio Restless Road will bring its Last Rodeo tour to Manchester Music Hall on April 20 at 8 p.m. $15-$80. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

Spring Floral Design Class at Chenault Vineyards

Learn to create a spring-inspired arrangement with Patrick Howard of P.G. Howard Designs Florist during a workshop at Chenault Vineyards in Richmond on April 21 at 3 p.m. $150. 2284 Barnes Mill Rd, Richmond. Eventbrite.com.

Anne Wilson Concert at the Lexington Opera House

Lexington born country and gospel singer Anne Wilson, who earlier this year was named to CMT’s Next Women of Country: Class of 2024, will celebrate the release of her album “Rebel” with a concert at the Lexington Opera House on April 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets are currently sold out. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.

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