Take a look at the musical acts, performances and more coming to Central KY this fall

Fall has always been a season of change seen everywhere from the foliage to the weather and the welcoming back of football. However, one constant remaining throughout our quarterly transition is a smorgasbord of art events to keep you entertained.

With everything from live music to comedy, theatre, art gallery installations and more there’s no shortage of events coming to Central Kentucky’s venues in the coming months. From The Burl and Rupp Arena to Renfro Valley, The UK Art Museum and beyond, our Fall Art Guide has you covered on what’s coming to the region from now through next spring.

Pop, jazz, bluegrass and other musical acts

Dawes, Bahamas: 8 p.m. Sept. 22. The Burl. $40.

Creed Fisher: 7 p.m. Sept. 23. Renfro Valley, Mt. Vernon. $18.

Harbour, Kelsey Bou: 8 p.m. Sept. 23. The Burl. $15.

Mark Chesnutt: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24. Renfro Valley, Mt. Vernon. From $20.

Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, Cedric Burnside: 8 p.m. Sept. 24. The Burl. $15.

Black Jacket Symphony perform Van Halen’s ‘1984’: 8 p.m. Sept. 24. Lexington Opera House. From $36.

Bad Bad Hats, Wildermiss: 8 p.m. Sept. 25. The Burl. $15.

The Wailers: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28. The Grand Theatre, Frankfort. From $35.

Ian Munsick: 8 p.m. Sept. 29. Manchester Music Hall. $20.

Ronnie Milsap: 7 p.m. Sept. 30. Renfro Valley, Mt. Vernon. From $36.

Symbio: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30. Norton Center, Danville. $19-39.

Vinyl Richie: 8 p.m. Sept. 30. The Burl. $12.

Cooper Alan: 8 p.m. Sept. 30. Manchester Music Hall. From $15.

B.O.B.: 8 p.m. Oct. 2. Manchester Music Hall. From $20.

Nikki Lane: 8 p.m. Oct. 3. The Burl. $20.

Good Morning Bedlam, Mama Said String Band: 8 p.m. Oct. 4. The Burl. $15.

Chapel Hart: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5. Lexington Opera House. From $29.75.

Darrell Scott: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6. The Grand Theatre, Frankfort. From $20.

Town Mountain: 8 p.m. Oct. 6. The Burl. $25.

Spencer Crandall, Avery Anna: 8 p.m. Oct. 6. Manchester Music Hall. From $10.

Keith Urban, Tyler Hubbard, Ingrid Andress: 8 p.m. Oct. 6. Rupp Arena. From $29.50.

Little Feat, Miko Marks: 8 p.m. Oct. 7. Lexington Opera House. From $64.50.

UK Jazz Spectacular: 3 p.m. Oct. 9. Singletary Center. $4-10.

Jim Brickman: 3 p.m. Oct. 9. Lexington Opera House. From $38.50.

Loaded Nuns, Billy Club, Defiant State, FBA: 5 p.m. Oct. 9. The Burl. $20.

Kentucky native Chris Stapleton will be joined by Dwight Yoakam and Tyler Childers for a benefit show for Eastern Kentucky flood victims.
Kentucky native Chris Stapleton will be joined by Dwight Yoakam and Tyler Childers for a benefit show for Eastern Kentucky flood victims.

Kentucky Rising Concert featuring Chris Stapleton, Dwight Yoakam and Tyler Childers. 7 p.m. Oct. 11. Rupp Arena

Jon Spencer & The Hitmakers: 8 p.m. Oct. 11. The Burl. $20.

The Arcadian Wild: 8 p.m. Oct. 12. The Burl. $15.

Jazz At The Library: 7 p.m. Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8. Lexington Public Library, 140 E Main St. (859) 231-5522. LexPubLib.org. Free.

Josh Garrels: 8 p.m. Oct. 13. Manchester Music Hall. From $26.

Blanco Brown: 8 p.m. Oct. 14. Manchester Music Hall. From $17.

The Marshall Tucker Band: 8 p.m. Oct. 14. Renfro Valley, Mt. Vernon. From $35.

Southern Culture On The Skids: 9 p.m. Oct. 14. The Burl. $20.

Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye, Sammy Kershaw: 8 p.m. Oct. 15, 3 p.m. Oct. 16. Renfro Valley, Mt. Vernon. From $45.

Sales: 8 p.m. Oct. 16. The Burl. $22.

The Knocks X Cannons: 8 p.m. Oct. 18. The Burl. From $25.

Clem Snide, Jill Andrews: 8 p.m. Oct. 19. The Burl. $15.

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives: 8 p.m. Oct. 20. The Grand Theatre, Frankfort. From $45.

Carrie Underwood, Jimmie Allen: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Rupp Arena. From $39.50.

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder: 7 p.m. Oct. 21. Renfro Valley, Mt. Vernon. From $40.

Logan Halstead: 8 p.m. Oct. 21. The Burl. $15.

Zach Williams, Ben Fuller: 7 p.m. Oct. 23. EKU Center, Richmond. From $24.25.

Naturally 7: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Lyric Theatre. $22.

Cara Louise: 8 p.m. Oct. 23. The Burl. $10.

Southern Avenue: 8 p.m. Oct. 27. The Burl. $18.

Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony: 6 p.m. Oct. 28. Renfro Valley, Mt. Vernon. From $35.

Jeanette Harris: 7 p.m. Oct. 28. Lyric Theatre. From $22.

The Judds, Faith Hill, Martina McBride: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Rupp Arena. From $47.

The Drifters: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Lyric Theatre. From $22.

Wolfpen Branch: 8 p.m. Oct. 29. The Burl. $20.

Kameron Marlowe: 8 p.m. Oct. 30. Manchester Music Hall. From $15.

Chris Tomlin, United: 7 p.m. Nov. 4. Rupp Arena. From $33.25.

Eleanor Dubinsky: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Lyric Theatre. From $25.

Dailey & Vincent: 8 p.m. Nov. 4. Renfro Valley, Mt. Vernon. From $29.50.

Corey Smith: 8 p.m. Nov. 4. Manchester Music Hall. $20.

Little Texas: 7 p.m. Nov. 5. Renfro Valley, Mt. Vernon. From $20.

‘The Taylor Party’: Taylor Swift Night: 8 p.m. Nov. 5. Manchester Music Hall. From $12.

Dopapod: 8 p.m. Nov. 10. The Burl. $20.

Colt Ford: 8 p.m. Nov. 10. Manchester Music Hall. From $27.

The Del McCoury Band: 7 p.m. Nov. 11. Renfro Valley, Mt. Vernon. From $25.

Kelsey Waldon, Brit Taylor: 8 p.m. Nov. 11. The Burl. $15.

Chase Rice: 8 p.m. Nov. 11. Manchester Music Hall. From $36.

Five Finger Death Punch, Brantley Gilbert, Cory Marks: 8 p.m. Nov. 12. Rupp Arena. From $29.50.

Boney James: 8 p.m. Nov. 13. Lexington Opera House. From $49.50.

Blue Collar Bass Tour: 9 p.m. Nov. 16. The Burl. $20.

Easton Corbin: 7 p.m. Nov. 18. Renfro Valley, Mt. Vernon. From $20.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: 8 p.m. Nov. 18. Lexington Opera House. From $39.50.

Trace Adkins: 7 p.m. Nov. 19. Renfro Valley, Mt. Vernon. From $50.

The Kid Laroi, Hennessy: 8:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Rupp Arena. From $45.

Rumours – A Fleetwood Mac Tribute: 8 p.m. Nov. 19. Manchester Music Hall. $18.

Noah Thompson, HunterGirl: 8 p.m. Dec. 1. Manchester Music Hall. From $22.

Rodney Carrington: 8 p.m. Dec. 2. Renfro Valley, Mt. Vernon. From $46.

Casting Crowns, Cain, Anne Wilson: 7 p.m. Dec. 3. Rupp Arena. From $31.

Shenandoah: 7 p.m. Dec. 3. Renfro Valley, Mt. Vernon. From $30.

Pentatonix: 7 p.m. Dec. 4. Rupp Arena

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: 7 p.m. Dec. 7. Rupp Arena. On sale Sept. 16.

Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Norton Center, Danville. $19-75.

Exile: Hits & Christmas Show: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Renfro Valley, Mt. Vernon. From $25.

The Sheepdogs, Boy Golden: 8 p.m. Dec. 14. The Burl. $18.

The Prophecy: The Music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra: 7 p.m. Dec. 15. Lyric Theatre. From $35.

Leslie Odom Jr.: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15. EKU Center, Richmond. From $55.

Langhorne Slim, Lilly Hiatt: 8 p.m. Dec. 16. The Burl. $25.

Charles Wesley Godwin, Sean Whiting: 8 p.m. Dec. 17 The Burl. $15.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd: 8 p.m. Jan. 23. Lexington Opera House. From $49.50.

Voctave: 7:30 Feb. 17. Norton Center, Danville. $19-49.

Kathy Mattea and Suzy Bogguss: 7:30 p.m. March 10. Norton Center, Danville. $19-75.

Abba Mania: 7:30 p.m. March 11. The Grand Theatre, Frankfort. From $25.

Sons of Mystro: 7:30 p.m. March 23. The Grand Theatre, Frankfort. From $20.

Kane Brown, Dustin Lynch, Locash: 7 p.m. March 24. Rupp Arena. From $40.50.

The Guess Who: 7:30 p.m. April 14. Norton Center, Danville. $19-89.

Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer: 7:30 p.m. April 27. Norton Center, Danville. $19-75.

Roger McGuinn: 7:30 p.m. May 5. The Grand Theatre, Frankfort. From $30.

VENUES

The following is an alphabetical list of venues mentioned numerous times in this calendar, with their addresses and contact information.

The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

EKU Center for the Arts, 1 Hall Dr, Richmond. (859) 622.7469. EKUCenter.com.

The Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St, Frankfort. (502) 352-7469. TheGrandKy.com.

Lexington Opera House, 401 W Short St. (859) 233-4567. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.

The Lyric Theatre, 300 E Third St. (859) 280-2201. LexingtonLyric.com.

Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester St. (859) 537-7321. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

Norton Center for the Arts, 600 W Walnut St, Danville. 1 (859) 236-4692. NortonCenter.com.

Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond St, Mt. Vernon. (606) 256-0101. RenfroValley.com.

Rupp Arena. 430 W Vine St. (859) 233-4567. RuppArena.com.

Classical Music

Classical Music Sundays: 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18. Lexington Public Library, 140 E Main St. (859) 231-5522. LexPubLib.org. Free.

The 15th Chamber Music Festival Of Lexington will feature a world premiere of a composition by composer-in-residence Elizabeth Younan plus two short pieces by her.
The 15th Chamber Music Festival Of Lexington will feature a world premiere of a composition by composer-in-residence Elizabeth Younan plus two short pieces by her.

Chamber Music Festival Of Lexington: Sept. 19-25. Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center, 141 E Main St. (859) 425-2562. ChamberMusicLex.org. From $15.

UK Symphony Orchestra Concert: 7:30-9 p.m. Sept. 23. Singletary Center. $4-10.

UK Jazz Ensemble and Lab Band Concert: 7:30-9 p.m. Sept. 29 Singletary Center. Free.

UK Opera: ‘The Magic Flute’: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1, 2 p.m. Oct. 2. Lexington Opera House. From $47.

Lexington Philharmonic: Legacy – The Perry Family: 4 p.m. Oct. 1. African Cemetery No. 2, 419 E Seventh St. LexPhil.org. Free.

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: 8 p.m. Oct. 6. Lexington Opera House. From $39.50.

Lexington Chamber Chorale: ‘Beauty of the Natural World’: 5 p.m. Oct. 9. Second Presbyterian Church. LexingtonChamberChorale.org. Form $70.

UK Wind Symphony Concert: 3 p.m. Oct. 16. Singletary Center Concert Hall. $4-10.

UK Symphony Band and UK Concert Band: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Singletary Center Concert Hall. Free.

Lexington Philharmonic: ‘Limitless’: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Singletary Center. LexPhil.org. From $25.

UK Symphony Orchestra: Strauss Death & Transfiguration Concerto Competition Winners: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28. Singletary Center Concert Hall. $4-10.

Lexington Singers Children’s Choirs Fall Concert: 4 p.m. Nov. 5. Tates Creek Presbyterian Church. LexSing.org. Free.

Lexington Singers: ‘A New Creation’: 3 p.m. Nov. 13. Calvary Baptist Church, 150 E High St. (859) 338-9888. LexSing.org. Tickets TBD.

George Winston: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15. The Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St, Frankfort. (502) 352-7469. TheGrandKy.com. From $20.

Eric Owens: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19. $19-49.

Lexington Chamber Chorale: ‘Celebration of the Holidays’: 5 p.m. Nov. 27. Second Presbyterian Church. LexingtonChamberChorale.org. From $70.

UK Symphony Orchestra: ‘Barber Violin Concerto & Schubert Symphony #9’: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Singletary Center Concert Hall. $4-10.

Lexington Philharmonic: ‘A Cathedral Christmas’: 8 p.m. Dec. 17. Cathedral of Christ the King, 299 Colony Blvd. LexPhil.org. From $25.

UK Symphony Orchestra: Composer Salina Fisher & Prokoviev’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Singletary Center Concert Hall. $4-10.

Lexington Chamber Chorale: ‘Restorative and Therapeutic Power of Music’: 5 p.m. Feb. 12. Second Presbyterian Church. LexingtonChamberChorale.org. From $70.

Lexington Philharmonic: ‘Continuous Variation’: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18. Singletary Center. LexPhil.org. From $25.

Dominic Cheli: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Norton Center, Danville. $19-39.

Lexington Singers: Spring Concert: 4 p.m. March 25. First United Methodist Church, 200 W High St. (859) 338-9888. LexSing.org. Free.

UK Symphony Orchestra: Mizzoli & RachManinoff Symphonic Dances: 7:30 p.m. March 3. Singletary Center Concert Hall. $4-10.

Lexington Singers & UK Choirs and Symphony Orchestra: ‘Mahler Symphony #2’: 7:30 p.m. April 23. Singletary Center. LexSing.org. Tickets TBD.

Lexington Chamber Chorale: ‘Music and Dance – A Healthy Pairing’: 5 p.m. April 23. Second Presbyterian Church. LexingtonChamberChorale.org.From $70.

Lexington Philharmonic: ‘The Power Of Influence’: 6:45 p.m. April 29. The Lyric Theatre, 300 E Third St. LexPhil.org. From $11.

Galvin Cello Quartet: 7:30 p.m. May 12. Norton Center, Danville. $19-39.

Lexington Singers Children’s Choirs: Spring Concert: 3 p.m. May 13. Tates Creek Presbyterian Church. Free.

Lexington Singers Pops: 7:30 p.m. May 20. Lexington Opera House. Tickets TBD.

VENUES

The following is an alphabetical list of venues mentioned numerous times in this calendar, with their addresses and contact information.

Lexington Opera House, 401 W Short St. (859) 233-4567. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.

Norton Center for the Arts, 600 W Walnut St, Danville. 1 (859) 236-4692. NortonCenter.com.

Second Presbyterian Church, 460 E Main St. (859) 254-7768. 2PresLex.org.

Singletary Center for the Arts, University of Kentucky. 405 Rose St., Lexington. 859-257-4929. SingletaryCenter.com.

Tates Creek Presbyterian Church, 3900 Rapid Run Dr. (859) 338-9888.

Visual Arts And Museums

Faculty Series: Vol. V: Through Oct. 1. Bolivar Art Gallery, UK Art and Visual Studies Building, 236 Bolivar St. (859) 257-8151. FineArts.uky.edu. Free.

RAUSCHENBERG: ‘A Gift in Your Pocket’: Through Jan. 7. UK Art Museum. Free.

Marlene McCarty: ‘Thicker than Water’: Through Jan. 14. UK Art Museum. Free.

Louis Zoellar Bickett: ‘Wrapped and Waxed’: Through Jan. 14. UK Art Museum. Free.

re:museum: Through Jan. 14. UK Art Museum. Free.

Gallery Hop: 5-8 p.m. Sept. 16, Nov. 18. Free self-guided tour of downtown Lexington galleries. Galleryhoplex.com.

Lexington Mercantile Co. Fall Market: 5 p.m. Sept. 23 and 10 a.m. Sept. 24. Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester St. (859) 537-7321. ManchesterMusicHall.com. Free.

Panel Discussion: On Robert Rauschenberg and Bradley Jeffries: 1-2 p.m. Sept. 24. UK Art Museum. Free.

Amanda K. Bridges: ‘Origins & Excavations’: Through Sept. 24. Loudoun House.

Rachel Moser: ‘Where It Used To Be Blue’: Through Sept. 24. Loudoun House.

‘Latino Blend’: Through Sept. 24. Loudoun House.

‘Art By Nature’: Through Sept. 24. Loudoun House.

MasterChef Junior Live!: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4. Lexington Opera House, 401 W Short St. (859) 233-4567. LexingtonOperaHouse.com. From $29.50.

Panel Discussion: Marlene McCarty: 6-7 p.m. Oct. 6. Singletary Center. Free.

‘4th Friday’: Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Dec. 23. Loudoun House.

‘PRHBTN 11’: Oct. 7-Nov. 5. Loudoun House.

Lexington Art League Member’s Show: Opens Nov. 18. Loudoun House.

‘The Life and Death of Charles Williams’: Through Nov. 26. UK Art Museum. Free.

‘Mortal Coil’: James “Son Ford” Thomas & David Farris: Through Nov. 26. UK Art Museum. Free.

A Kentucky Christmas at Ashland: 12-7:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Ashland – The Henry Clay Estate, 120 Sycamore Rd. 859-266-8581. HenryClay.org. From $15.

Ralph Eugene Meatyard: ‘Georgetown Street’: Feb. 7-June 24. UK Art Museum. Free.

The Loudon House hosts several art exhibits by the Lexington Art League.
The Loudon House hosts several art exhibits by the Lexington Art League.

VENUES

The following is an alphabetical list of venues mentioned numerous times in this calendar, with their addresses and contact information.

Lexington Art League. Loudoun House, 209 Castlewood Dr. (859) 254-7024. LexingtonArtLeague.org.

University of Kentucky Art Museum. Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St. (859) 257-5716. Finearts.uky.edu/art-museum.

Theatre And Comedy

Studio Players: ‘It Runs in the Family’: Through Sept. 25. Carriage House Theatre. $22.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: ‘The Hundred Dresses’: 2 and 6 p.m. Sept. 25, 2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 1. Lexington Children’s Theatre. From $10.

Disney Junior Live On Tour: 6 p.m. Sept. 28. EKU Center. From $30.

Greg Warren: 7 p.m. Sept. 29, 8 p.m. Sept. 30, 6:30 and 9 p.m. Oct. 1. Comedy Off Broadway. $9-18.

“Little Shop Of Horrors’: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2 p.m. Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7-8, 2 p.m. Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13-15, 2 p.m. Oct. 16. Woodford Theatre, Versailles. From $18.

Jo Koy: 8 p.m. Oct. 1. Rupp Arena. From $45.50.

MET Opera: ‘Medea’: 1 p.m. Oct. 2. The Grand Theatre, Frankfort. From $18.

‘Chicago’: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11. Norton Center, Danville. $19-89.

‘Radium Girls’: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15, 2 p.m. Oct. 16. Guignol Theatre. From $10.

Sam Morril: 7:15 p.m. Oct. 13, 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. Oct. 14-15. Comedy Off Broadway. $25-30.

Elmo, Zoe and the gang from Sesame Street will be at Rupp Arena in October.
Elmo, Zoe and the gang from Sesame Street will be at Rupp Arena in October.

Sesame Street Live!: 1 and 5 p.m. Oct. 18-19. Rupp Arena. From $25.

Jerry Seinfeld: 7 p.m. Oct. 20. EKU Center. $85.

‘Tootsie’: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 1 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Lexington Opera House. From $60.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: ‘Puss In Boots’: 7 p.m. Oct. 22, 2 p.m. Oct. 23, 2 p.m. Oct. 29-30. Lexington Children’s Theatre. From $15.

‘Hairspray’: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1. Norton Center, Danville. $19-89.

‘Annie’: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3-4, 1 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6. Lexington Opera House. From $60.

MET Opera: ‘La Traviata’: 1 p.m. Nov. 5. The Grand Theatre, Frankfort. From $18.

‘Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus!’: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, 2 p.m. Nov. 13. Woodford Theatre, Versailles. From $10.

‘Pride And Prejudice’: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, 10 a.m. Nov. 14. EKU Center. $25.

‘School for Scandal’: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-2, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 2 p.m. Dec. 4.

‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 2 p.m. Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 10, 2 p.m. Dec. 11. Woodford Theatre, Versailles. From $18.

Studio Players: ‘Scrooge in Rouge’: Nov. 17-Dec. 4. Carriage House Theatre. $22.

Script To Table: 6 p.m. Nov. 18-19. Fasig-Tipton, 2400 Newtown Pike. (859) 940-4450. LexingtonTheatreCompany.org. From $150.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: ‘Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer’: 7 p.m. Nov. 25, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 26, 2 p.m. Nov. 27. Lexington Children’s Theatre. From $20.

‘Potted Potter’: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Norton Center, Danville. $19-59.

Bluegrass Theatre Guild: ‘Miracle On 34th Street’: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-3, 2 p.m. Dec. 4. The Grand Theatre, Frankfort. From $12.

‘Bluey’s Big Play’: 6 p.m. Dec. 6-7. EKU Center. From $35.

Steve-O: 7 p.m. Dec. 6. Lexington Opera House. From $37.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: ‘Digging Up Dessa’: 2 p.m. Dec. 10-11, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 17. Lexington Children’s Theatre. From $15.

MET Opera: ‘The Hours’: 1 p.m. Dec. 14. The Grand Theatre, Frankfort. From $18.

2023

‘Site of a Dangerous Leap’: Jan. 7-May 20. UK Art Museum. Free.

Concert With The Stars: 8 p.m. Jan. 8. Lexington Opera House. From $31.

Studio Players: ‘Last Train to Nibroc’: Jan. 12-29. Carriage House Theatre. $22.

‘Winnie The Pooh’: 6 p.m. Jan. 13, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Jan. 14. Lexington Opera House. From $30.

MET Opera: ‘Fedora’: 1 p.m. Jan. 14. The Grand Theatre, Frankfort. From $18.

‘On Your Feet!’: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20, 1 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22. Lexington Opera House. From $60.

‘Rooted Forces’: 7:30 p.m. Jan 27-28, 2 p.m. Jan. 29. Guignol Theatre. From $10.

‘The 39 Steps’: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11, 2 p.m. Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18, 2 p.m. Feb. 19. Woodford Theatre, Versailles. From $18.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: ‘The Legend Of John Henry’: 2 and 7 p.m. Feb. 11, 2 p.m. Feb. 12. Lexington Children’s Theatre. From $15.

‘Blood at the Root’: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23-24, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25, 2 p.m. Feb. 26. Briggs Theatre, University of Kentucky Fine Arts Building, 465 Rose St. (859) 257-4929. FineArts.uky.edu. From $10.

Garrison Keillor & Company: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24. The Grand Theatre, Frankfort. From $40.

‘Cats’: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27. Norton Center, Danville. $19-89.

Studio Players: ‘The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens’: March 9-26. Carriage House Theatre. $22.

‘My Fair Lady’: 7:30 p.m. March 17, 1 and 7:30 p.m. March 18, 1 and 6:30 p.m. March 19. Lexington Opera House. From $60.

MET Opera: ‘Lohengrin’: 12 p.m. March 18. The Grand Theatre, Frankfort. From $18.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: ‘Charlie And The Chocolate Factory’: 2 and 7 p.m. March 18, 2 p.m. March 18, 2 and 7 p.m. March 25, 2 p.m. March 26. Lexington Children’s Theatre. From $15.

‘Lend Me A Tenor’: 7:30 p.m. March 24, 2 and 7:30 p.m. March 25, 2 p.m. March 26, 7:30 p.m. March 31, 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 1, 2 p.m. April 2. Woodford Theatre, Versailles. From $18.

‘The Pirates of Penzance’: 7:30 p.m. March 24. Norton Center, Danville. $19-59.

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’: 7:30 p.m. March 30-31, 1 and 7:30 p.m. April 1, 1 and 6:30 p.m. April 2. Lexington Opera House. From $60.

MET Opera: ‘Falstaff’: 12:30 p.m. April 1. The Grand Theatre, Frankfort. From $18.

Lexington Opera House: ‘Anansi The Spider’: 2 and 7 p.m. April 15, 2 and 4:30 p.m. April 16. Lexington Children’s Theatre. From $15.

MET Opera: ‘Der Rosenkavalier’: 12 p.m. April 15. The Grand Theatre, Frankfort. From $18.

‘Shakespeare in Love’: 7:30 p.m. April 20-22, 2 p.m. April 23. Guignol Theatre. From $15.

MET Opera: ‘Champion’: 1 p.m. April 29. The Grand Theatre, Frankfort. From $18.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: ‘Electric Blue – A Tale from the Reef’: 11 a.m. and 2 pm. May 6, 2 p.m. May 7, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 13. Lexington Children’s Theatre. From $15.

Studio Players: ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’: May 11-28. Carriage House Theatre. $22.

MET Opera: ‘Don Giovanni’: 1 p.m. May 20. The Grand Theatre, Frankfort. From $18.

‘The Music Man’: 7:30 p.m. May 26-27, 2 p.m. May 28, 7:30 p.m. June 2-3, 2 p.m. June 4, 7:30 p.m. June 8-10, 2 p.m. June 11. Woodford Theatre, Versailles. From 18.

VENUES

The following is an alphabetical list of venues mentioned numerous times in this calendar, with their addresses and contact information.

Carriage House Theatre, 154 W Bell Ct. (859) 257-4929. StudioPlayers.org.

Comedy Off Broadway. The Mall At Lexington Green, 161 Lexington Green Circle. 859-271-5653. Comedyoffbroadway.com.

EKU Center for the Arts, 1 Hall Dr, Richmond. (859) 622.7469. EKUCenter.com.

The Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St, Frankfort. (502) 352-7469. TheGrandKy.com.

Guignol Theatre, University of Kentucky Fine Arts Building, 465 Rose St. (859) 257-4929. FineArts.uky.edu. From $10.

Lexington Children’s Theatre, 418 W Short St. (859) 254-4546. LCTOnStage.org.

Lexington Opera House, 401 W Short St. (859) 233-4567. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.

Norton Center for the Arts, 600 W Walnut St, Danville. 1 (859) 236-4692. NortonCenter.com.

Rupp Arena, 430 W Vine St. (859) 233-4567. RuppArena.com.

Woodford Theatre, 275 Beasley Rd, Versailles. (859) 873-0648. WoodfordTheatre.com.

Dance And Movement

‘Step Afrika!’: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Norton Center, Danville. $19-49.

‘A Steampunk Odyssey in Underland’: 6 p.m. Nov. 19. Arabesque World Dance, 451 Chair Ave. (859) 455-8991. Arabesquelex.com. $10-25.

There will be several Nutcracker performances in Central Kentucky during the holidays.
There will be several Nutcracker performances in Central Kentucky during the holidays.

‘The Nutcracker’: 10 a.m. Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 3 p.m. Dec. 4. EKU Center. From $23.

‘The Nutcracker’: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 2, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, 2 p.m. Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 2, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17, 2 p.m. Dec. 18. Lexington Opera House. $27-$59.

‘The Nutcracker’ In One Act: 7 p.m. Dec. 16 and 2 p.m. Dec. 17. Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 405 Rose St. (859) 257-4929. SingletaryCenter.com. $18-22.

‘Hits: The Musical’: 7:30 p.m. April 12. Lexington Opera House. From $32.50.

‘Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland’: 7 p.m. April 28, 2 and 7 p.m. April 29. Lexington Opera House. $18-22.

Circus DuBois: 7:30 p.m. May 4. Norton Center, Danville. $19-49.

VENUES

The following is an alphabetical list of venues mentioned numerous times in this calendar, with their addresses and contact information.

Lexington Opera House, 401 W Short St. (859) 233-4567. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.

Norton Center for the Arts, 600 W Walnut St, Danville. 1 (859) 236-4692. NortonCenter.com.

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