You’re sad! Oh, dear! Lucky for you, here’s 18 things to do: Best Lexington weekend events

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 live music concerts, theatre shows, musicals, kid-friendly and free events, comedy shows, foodie events, craft fairs, music festivals, art exhibits, nature hikes, block parties and the Lexington Children’s Theatre performing “Seussical.”

Blue Stallion Brewing Company anniversary

Enjoy special bottle and draft releases, a patio pool party and more during a weekend of festivities celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Blue Stallion Brewing Company on July 21 and 22. Free. 610 W Third St. facebook.com/events/1322476761811418.

Art exhibit: ‘Looking At You’ reception at John G. Irvin Gallery

Portrait and figurative art from around the state will be on display when the exhibit “Looking At You” opens at Central Bank’s John G. Irvin Gallery with a reception on July 21 from 4:30-6 p.m. Free. 300 W Vine St. ArtsConnectLex.org.

Art On The Town at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park

Observe creations from local artists and craftspeople, listen to live music, make you own chalk art and more during the July edition of the family-friendly event, Art On The Town at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park on July 21 from 5-9 p.m. Free. 251 W Main St. LexingtonKy.gov.

Frankfort Summer Concert Series: J.D. Shelburne

Taylorsville born, Nashville based country recording artist J.D. Shelburne will perform during the City of Frankfort’s Summer Concert Series in downtown on July 21 at 6 p.m. Free. 315 W Main St. DowntownFrankfort.com.

Summer Nights In Suburbia concert series at Moondance Amphitheater

Grateful Dead cover band Born Cross Eyed will perform during the next installment of the City of Lexington’s Summer Nights In Suburbia concert series at Moondance Amphitheater on July 21 at 7 p.m. Free. 1152 Monarch St. LexingtonKy.gov.

Musical: ‘Seussical’ at the Lexington Children’s Theatre

Come face to face with Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, the Whos of Whoville and the Cat in the Hat during performances of “Seussical” at the Lexington Children’s Theatre through July 30. This weekend’s show times are on July 21 at 7 p.m., July 22 at 2 and 7 p.m. and July 23 at 2 p.m. $20-25 (7 p.m. show on July 22 is pay what you will). 418 W Short St. LCTOnStage.org.

Comedian Tony Baker at Comedy Off Broadway

Veteran comedian Tony Baker will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on July 21 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and July 22 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $30-40. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

BCTC Theatre: ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ at Equus Run Vineyards, Moondance Amphitheater

Bluegrass Community & Technical College and Antagonist Productions will present William Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor” at Equus Run Vineyard in Midway on July 21 and 22 and at Moondance Amphitheater in Lexington from July 28-30. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Free. 1280 Moores Mill Rd, Midway. Bluegrass.KCTCS.edu.

Benefit: Sprint For Scoops 3K at Wellington Park

The 7th Annual Crank & Boom Sprint For Scoops 3K benefiting Fayette Eating, Education, & Delivery will take place at Wellington Park on July 21. Activities begin at 7:15 p.m. with a little kids’ dash followed by the 3K at 7:30. $20-30. 565 Wellington Way. RunSignUp.com.

Three nights of live music at The Burl

Bronx born, New Orleans based Hurray For The Riff Raff will perform at The Burl on July 21 ($25) followed by “North Georgia Rounder” Pony Bradshaw on July 22 and Lexingtonian Warren Byrom on July 23 ($15). All shows begin at 8 p.m. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Moth Week night hike at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary

Prepare for National Moth Week with a guided night hike in search of moths and other nighttime insects at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary on July 21 from 8:30-10 p.m. Free, with pre-registration required. 3885 Raven Run Way. LexingtonKy.gov.

Country music: Nashville 99’s concert at Austin City Saloon

Nineties country cover band Nashville 99’s will make its debut at Austin City Saloon on July 21 at 9 p.m. 2350 Woodhill Dr. facebook.com/events/171923422437880.

Blackberry Festival at Eckert’s Orchard in Versailles

Pick blackberries, listen to live music, take part in a variety of kids’ activities and more during a blackberry festival at Eckert’s Orchard in Versailles on July 22 and 23 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles. Eckerts.com.

Mother & daughter tea time at Manchester Music Hall

Feast on finger foods, pastries and more during a mother and daughter tea time at Manchester Music Hall on July 22 at 4 p.m. $15-30, with children under 2 free. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

Midway Summer Block Party

The second of three sumer block parties will be from 6 to 10 p.m. July 22 on East Main Stret in downtown Midway. There will be arts, craft, food beer and wine vendors, plus shops will stay open late. There will be live music from 7 to 10 p.m. reservewoodford.com/event/midway-summer-block-party-2/

Comedian the Liberal Redneck Trae Crowder at the Lexington Opera House

Comedian Trae Crowder, best known for his viral “Liberal Redneck” porch rant videos, will bring his “Just Me And Y’all” Tour to the Lexington Opera House on July 22 at 8 p.m. From $29.50. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.

Tahlsound Concert Series: Lexington Reggae Fest at Oleika Temple Great Lawn

Music from Mighty Mystic, Rob Dread & The KMA and Club Dub will echo from the Southland Drive corridor when the Lexington Reggae Fest takes over the Tahlsound Concert Series at the Oleika Temple Great Lawn on July 23 at 6 p.m. Free-$150. 302 Southland Dr. Tahlsound.com.

Richmond Arts fundraiser: Blues, Soul, & Bar-B-Que at Chenault Vineyards

Dance to music from Memphis recording artist Elmo Lee Thomas while eating a luau-style pig roast prepared by Straight From Texas Bar-B-Que during the Richmond Area Arts Council’s annual Blues, Soul, & Bar-B-Que fundraiser at Chenault Vinayards on July 23 from 6-9 p.m. $40. 2284 Barnes Mill Rd, Richmond. ArtsInRichmond.org.

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