‘The Nutcracker’ plus 10 other things to do in and around 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 ballet performances, 5K benefit marathons, Christmas parade and tree lighting’s, kid-friendly events such as pictures with Santa and holiday concerts.
Christmas at Shaker Village
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg will host candlelight tours of its grounds on Dec. 9 and 10 at 6 and 7 p.m. ($10-15, an illuminated evening of holiday music and lights on Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. ($5) and an eco-ornament workshop on Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. ($25-30). 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg. ShakerVillageKy.org.
Holiday arts: All the concerts, choirs, Christmas plays and ‘Nutcrackers’ in Lexington
Comedian Dominique at Comedy Off Broadway
Comedian Dominique will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Dec. 9 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $16-18. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
Ashanti, Ja Rule, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony concert at Rupp Arena
Ashanti, Ja Rule, Juvenile, Too Short and more will perform in a concert called Jingle Jam at Rupp Arena on Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $47.50. 430 W Vine St. RuppArena.com.
Lexington Ballet Company: ‘The Nutcracker’ at the Lexington Opera House
The Lexington Ballet Company will perform “The Nutcracker” at the Lexington Opera House the next two weekends. This weekend’s showtimes are on Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 10 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $31. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.
Nicholas Jamerson’s Hollerday Gitdown concert at The Burl
Prestonsburg based songwriter Nicholas Jamerson will host a two night Hollerday Gitdown at The Burl on Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. with support from Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle and Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. with support from The Vegabonds. Tickets start at $20. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Half Marathon & 4 Miler benefit race at Daynabrook Greenhouses
The third annual Christmas in Kentucky Half Marathon and 4 Miler races benefiting the Christian Life Center in Harrodsburg will take place at Daynabrook Greenhouses on Dec. 10 at 8:30 a.m. Tickets are $45-70. 2565 Louisville Rd, Harrodsburg. RunSignUp.com.
Reindeer Ramble 5K beneift race at Keeneland
The 16th annual Reindeer Ramble 5K benefiting the YMCA of Central Kentucky will take place at Keeneland on Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $35. 4201 Versailles Rd. SkiSignUp.com.
Frankfort Christmas Parade, Capitol Christmas tree lighting
The City of Frankfort will host its annual Christmas parade on Capital Avenue on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. and ending with Gov. Beshear lighting the Capitol’s Christmas tree. The event is free to attend. Capital Ave, Frankfort. FrankfortParade.com.
Pictures with Santa and other Christmas events at Hamburg Pavilion
Get your picture taken with Santa Claus at the Hamburg Pavilion on Dec. 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Dec. 11 from 12-4 p.m. Other activities include face painting on Dec. 11 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and horse carriage rides on Dec. 11 from 1-3 p.m. The event is free to attend. 2308 Sir Barton Way. facebook.com/events/580489457164234.
Alltech’s Celebration of Song with UK Opera Theatre at Alltech Arena
Alltech will host its annual Celebration of Song event featuring UK Opera Theatre and winners of the Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena on Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. Admission is free. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. Alltech.com.
Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge supper series: Melissa Carper concert
Described by NPR as “Not unlike Loretta Lynn,” musician Melissa Carper will perform during Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge’s supper series in Berea on Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. with support from Robert Overbee’s Vulgar Movements. Tickets start at $10. 440 Chestnut St, Berea. RebelRebelBerea.com.
Matt Wickstrom is a freelancer covering food, music and more. You can follow him on Instagram at @WickstromWrites .
