Lexington’s best things to do this weekend: Comedy plays, a trip to Oz, ‘Don Giovanni’

Matt Wickstrom

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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 family-friendly events, theatre plays, live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, University of Kentucky games, wrestling events, Black History Month events and a show from the UK Opera Theatre.

Bluegrass In The Bluegrass at Clarion North Hotel and Conference Center

Lonesome River Band, The Goodwin Brothers and others will perform at the Clarion North Hotel and Conference Center when the Bluegrass in the Bluegrass Music Festival returns from Feb. 23-24. From $100. 1950 Newtown Pike. SamJamBluegrass.com.

Theatre play: ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ at the EKU Center

The Model Laboratory Theatre will present “The Wizard Of Oz” at the EKU Center for the Arts in Richmond on Feb. 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. $5-$10. 822 Hall Dr, Richmond. EKUCenter.com.

Comedian B. Simone at Comedy Off Broadway

Comedian and former MTV “Wild N’ Out” cast member B. Simone will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Feb. 23 and 24 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. $25-$35. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Ohio Valley Wrestling at Manchester Music Hall

Ohio Valley Wrestling will return to the Manchester Music Hall for a night of entertainment on Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. $25. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

Musical comedy: ‘Putnam County Spelling Bee” at the Leeds Center

The “25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” will take place at the Leeds Center for the Arts in Winchester on Feb. 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 25 at 2:30 p.m. $18. 37 N Main St, Winchester. Eventbrite.com.

Comedy play: ‘The 39 Steps’ at The Greathouse Theatre

The Asbury University Theatre Program will host performances of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps” at the Greathouse Theatre in Wilmore on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m. through March 2. $10-$15. 1 Macklem Dr, Wilmore. OnTheStage.Tickets.

The Asbury University Theatre Program will take Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 hit spy movie and turns it on its ear during its production of “The 39 Steps” this weekend. Provided
The Asbury University Theatre Program will take Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 hit spy movie and turns it on its ear during its production of “The 39 Steps” this weekend. Provided
Asbury Theatre’s “The 39 Steps” will bring together students, alumni and community for an ensemble cast. Provided
Asbury Theatre’s “The 39 Steps” will bring together students, alumni and community for an ensemble cast. Provided

UK Opera Theatre: ‘Don Giovanni’ at the Lexington Opera House

The UK Opera Theatre will perform Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” at the Lexington Opera House on Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 24 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. From $18. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.

Black History tour at Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate

Experience a guided tour exploring the lives of African Americans, enslaved and later employed, at Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate on Feb. 24 from 1-4 p.m. $15-$20 with children under 5 free. 120 Sycamore Rd. HenryClay.org.

UK Men’s Basketball vs. Alabama at Rupp Arena

Two of the SEC’s top squads will face off when the UK men’s basketball team takes on the Alabama Crimson Tide at Rupp Arena on Feb. 24 at 4 p.m. The game will be televised on CBS. Tickets from $128. 430 W Vine St. TicketMaster.com.

Chris Knight Concert at The Burl

Renowned singer-songwriter and Kentucky native Chris Knight will perform at The Burl with support from Somerset’s Cody Lee Meece on Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. $20. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

UK Women’s Basketball vs. South Carolina at Rupp Arena

The UK women’s basketball team will go up against the top-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks at Rupp Arena on Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. The game will be televised by the SEC Network. $5-$12 with children under 5 free. 430 W Vine St. TicketMaster.com.

Hispanic Music and Culture: ‘Primer Super Jaripeo Baile’ at Alltech Arena

Enjoy an explosion of hispanic music and culture when bands La Fiera De Ojinaga, La Energia Norteña, Los De Chiwas and Realeza perform during “Primer Super Jaripeo Baile” at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena on Feb. 25 at 4 p.m. $70. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. KYHorsePark.com.

80’s Drag Show at Pivot Brewing

Party like it’s 1989 during an 80’s themed drag show from the Imperial Court of Kentucky at Pivot Brewing on Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. 1400 Delaware Ave. facebook.com/events/703710438534033.

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

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