Lexington pools open, other things to do this Memorial Day Holiday weekend

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Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best weekend events around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday if you are bored and need things to do this holiday weekend including live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, classical music performances, University of Kentucky games, ballet performances, foodie events, 5K benefit races, festivals, concert series, theatre plays, family-friendly events, and Memorial Day events like service at Lexington Cemetery and Camp Nelson.

Chamber Festival Of The Bluegrass at Shaker Village

The 16th annual Chamber Festival of the Bluegrass will return to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg from May 24-26. Tickets for the classical musical ensemble performance start at $50. 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg. ShakerVillageKy.org.

Balsamic Chicken, Orzo Cooking & Wine Class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards

Harkness Edward Vneyards in Winchester will host a balsamic chicken, orzo cooking and wine class on May 24 at 5:30 p.m. $57. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. facebook.com/events/1604132750437954.

Concert Series: Summer Nights In Suburbia at Moondance Amphitheater

The City of Lexington’s Summer Night’s In Suburbia concert series will launch its 2024 season from Moondance Amphitheater with a show on May 24 at 7 p.m. featuring music from Trippin’ Roots and Maggie Nöelle and Ryan Allen of Magnolia Boulevard. Free. 1152 Monarch St. LexingtonKy.gov.

Winchester Beer Cheese restaurant week

Winchester Beer Cheese Food Week continues through May 26, with 14 restaurants offering dishes for $12.99 that feature beer cheese. Vote online for your favorite dish. Winchesterkychamber.com

Comedian Kevin Farley at Comedy Off Broadway

Comedian Kevin Farley, brother of Chris Farley, will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on May 24 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and May 25 at 6:30 and 9p.m. $16-$20. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Lexington Legends vs. Hagerstown Flying Boxcars at Legends Field with Fireworks

The Lexington Legends will host the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars at Legends Field on May 24, 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. nightly. Fireworks will follow the Saturday and Sunday games. $10-$25. 207 Legends Ln. LexingtonLegends.com.

Bingo Loco at Manchester Music Hall

Bingo Loco — an immersive bingo experience that combines the classic game into an interactive stage show with dance-offs, lip sync battles and more — will come to Manchester Music Hall on May 24 at 8 p.m. $30. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

The Rich Guzzi Comedy Hypnosis Experience at Red Mile

Rich Guzzi will bring his comedy hypnosis experience to the Red Mile on May 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. $25. 1200 Red Mile Rd. RedMileKy.com.

Lexington Farmers Market downtown, on Southland Drive

Lexington Farmers Market will have spring greens, plants, bread, cheeses, fruits and vegetables downtown in Tandy Centennial Park on Main Street May 25 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Southland Drive 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Lexingtonfarmersmarket.com

Race Benefit: BIG LEX 4 Miler at Keeneland

Race through Keeneland’s historic grounds during the BIG LEX 4 Miler on May 25 at 8 a.m. $20-$35. 4201 Versailles Rd. RunSignUp.com.

Lexington city pools open for the season

It’s opening day for Lexington city pools, specifically the four Aquatic Centers: Woodland, Southland, Tates Creek, and Castlewood. Hours are Monday–Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, noon–6 p.m. $7 adult admission, $5 youth. lexingtonky.gov/neighborhood-pools

Holler Revival at Haywood Farm

Holler Revival — a first-year music festival benefiting Harlan County families faced with hunger — will feature musicians like The Local Honeys, Jeremy Short and Mama Said String Band at Haywood Farm in Winchester on May 25 from 12-10:30 p.m. $20. HaywoodFarmKy.com.

Cody Lee Meece Concert at Chenault Vineyards

Somerset native Cody Lee Meece will perform inside the welcome center of Chenault Vineyards in Richmond on May 25 from 6-9 p.m. Free. 2284 Barnes Mill Rd, Richmond. facebook.com/events/951858122994799.

Kentucky Ballet Theatre: ‘Peter Pan’ at the Lexington Opera House

The Kentucky Ballet Theatre will perform “Peter Pan” at the Lexington Opera House on May 25 at 7 p.m. and May 26 at 2 p.m. $33-$48. 401 W Short St. kyballet.com.

Laurel Cove Pre-Party at The Burl

Pineville based gathering Laurel Cove Music Festival will host a pre-party at The Burl on May 25 at 8 p.m. featuring music from Taylor Hunnicut, Miles Miller and Hannah Howard. $20. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Tahlsound Concert Series at Oleika Temple Great Lawn

The Tahlsound Concert Series will partner with the Southland Jamboree to host a kick-off for the long-standing bluegrass gathering with a show featuring East Nash Grass, Hot Brown Smackdown and Kentucky Wild Horse at the Oleika Temple Great Lawn on May 26 at 6 p.m. Free, with donations also accepted. 302 Southland Dr. Tahlsound.com.

Memorial Day service at Lexington Cemetery

Lexington Cemetery, in conjunction with Lexington National Cemetery, will honor the men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice, with an annual Memorial Day Observance 11 a.m. May 27. The public is invited to join the veterans of the American Legion Man o’ War Post No. 8, its Auxiliary, the American Legion Man o’War Post 8 Honor Guard, and the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Camp No. 5 for the observance including presentation of The Colors, playing of “Taps,” a ceremonial firing detail, and remarks by Major (Retired) Dwayne A. Edwards, Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs Chief of Staff. Free. 833 W. Main St. lexcem.org

Memorial Day Service at Camp Nelson

Camp Nelson National Cemetery will host a Memorial Day service 11 a.m. May 27 on the historic grounds. Free. 6980 Danville Rd. in Nicholasville, cem.va.gov/Memorial-Day/#KY

EKU to Honor Fallen Veterans on Memorial Day

Eastern Kentucky University will honor fallen veterans 8 a.m. May 27 as a part of EKU’s Fallen Soldier Dog Tag Project. EKU will add the dog tags of eight fallen soldiers to the Fallen Soldier Cross statue during the ceremony. Free. Veterans Memorial in Carloftis Garden, 521 Lancaster Ave. in Richmond. eku.edu

Memorial Day run

Frontrunners Lexington will do a Memorial Day walk/run, starting at 9 a.m. May 27 at A Cup of Common Wealth, 105 Eastern Ave. Facebook.com/CupLexington

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