Four different ‘Nutcracker’ ballets plus 10 other things to do in 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, holiday Nutcracker ballet performances, Christmas holiday light shows, kid-friendly events such as pictures with Santa, holiday markets for Christmas shopping and theatre plays.

Jones Family Christmas Light and Music Show

Observe over 12,000 lights moving to the beat of your favorite holiday tunes at the Jones Family Christmas Light and Music Show taking place nightly from 6:30-9 p.m. through Jan. 1. It’s the ninth year for the popular Lexington holiday light show, that is put on by Ryan Jones, who is legally blind. Music and narration for the show is available by tuning your car radio to 89.5 FM. The event is free to attend. 1748 Abbington Hill. Facebook.com/JonesFamilyLights.

Miracle On Third Street Christmas Party at the Lyric Theatre

The Lyric Theatre is hosting a Miracle on Third Street Christmas themed party with fun for the whole family on Dec. 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Activities include photos with Black Santa, an ugly sweater contest, Christmas cookies, holiday-themed games and more. The event is free to attend. 300 E Third St. LexingtonLyric.com.

Rock House Brewing Anniversary Celebration

Rock House Brewing will celebrate its six year anniversary with live music from Jen Tackett and Stoner Creek Shakedown on Dec. 16 at 6 p.m., a Coconut Monolith Noir draft and bottle release on Dec. 17 at 2 p.m., a Last Chance Makers’ Market on Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. and more. Each event is free to attend. 119 Luigart Ct. facebook.com/events/881200593294574.

Bluegrass Youth Ballet: ‘Nutcracker in One Act’ at the Singletary Center

Bluegrass Youth Ballet will perform the “Nutcracker in One Act” on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. and on Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St. The shortened family-friendly show is being performed with younger audiences in mind. $20-$24. There will be a Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party after the Dec. 17 show for additional charge. bluegrassyouthballet.org

Kentucky Dance Academy: ‘The Nutcracker’ at Frankfort’s Grand Theatre

The Kentucky Dance Academy will perform “The Nutcracker” Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 17 at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Grand Theatre in Frankfort. Tickets are $12. kydanceacademy.com

Lexington Ballet Company: ‘The Nutcracker’ at the Lexington Opera House

The Lexington Ballet Company will perform “The Nutcracker” at the Lexington Opera House Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 17 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $31. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.

Comedian Josh Arnold at Comedy Off Broadway

Comedian Josh Arnold, a regular guest on the nationally syndicated radio program “The Bob & Tom Show,” will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Dec. 16 at 7 and 9:30 p.m., Dec. 17 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. and Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $9-16. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Langhorne Slim concert at The Burl

Langhorne Slim (rock/folk) will perform with Lilly Hiatt (rock) at The Burl on Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Gingerbread house making at the Lexington Public Library

Build your own gingerbread house at the Lexington Public Library on Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. The event is free to attend with all materials being provided while supplies last. 140 E Main St. LexPubLib.org.

Kentucky Theatre Holiday Market

The Kentucky Theatre, 214 E Main St., will host a Holiday Market Dec. 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be film posters to buy plus a new 100th-anniversary Kentucky Theatre mug, a theater seat with your name on it and more. kentuckytheatre.org

Ornament Glazing workshop at Kre8Now Makerspace

Create and glaze your own Christmas tree ornaments during a workshop at Kre8Now Makerspace on Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $15. 305 Codell Dr. Kre8Now.com.

The Kentucky Ballet Theatre: ‘The Nutcracker’ in Georgetown

The Kentucky Ballet Theatre will perform holiday classic “The Nutcracker” at the Great Crossing High School theatre in Georgetown on Dec. 17 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $17-27. 120 Betsy Way, Georgetown. KyBallet.com/The-Nutcracker.

Croissant baking class

Learn how to make croissants with two hours of hands-on training from a professional Lexington baker. On Dec. 17 from 4-6 p.m. Laura Lou will teach recipes and skills behind laminated doughs and Kouign-Amann at her bakery, 812 Euclid Ave. During the class you will make make classic, chocolate, and almondine croissants. $125 per person and classes capped at six. lauraloupastry.com

Murder mystery theatre: ‘Twas The Night Before Murder’ at Columbia Steak House

Enjoy a performance of the murder mystery “Twas The Night Before Murder” by Bluegrass Mystery Theatre at Columbia Steak House on Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35. 201 N Limestone. Eventbrite.com.

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