It’s festival season. Three highlight highlight best weekend events in Lexington
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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 festivals, live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, foodie events, 5K benefit races, festivals, theatre plays, musicals, family-friendly events, and music events like the Railbird Festival and the Great American Brass Band Festival.
UK baseball in NCAA Tournament
The University of Kentucky baseball team opens NCAA Tournament play noon Friday against Western Michigan in the Lexington Regional at Kentucky Proud Park. Game times for UK for the double elimination tourney, which could run through Monday, depend on how the Cats do in their games. UK’s first game will be on TV on the SEC Network and tickets can be purchased at UKBaseballTix.com.
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Great American Brass Band Festival in Danvile
The Great American Brass Band Festival runs through June 1 on the campus of Centre College and in downtown Danville. The family-friendly free event features a 5K, parade, food, market and of course lots of music with brass band music taking center stage. gabbf.org
Seaton Summerfest
Seaton Summerfest, formally known as the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Country Fair will be 6 p.m.-11 p.m. May 31-June 1 at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 1730 Summerhill Dr. There will be live music, casino games, carnival games, inflatables for the kids, food trucks, bier garden, wine tasting and more. Instagram.com/setonsummerfest
TeeDee Young Concert at Chenault Vineyards
Kentucky blues legend TeeDee Young and Treyvon King will perform during the second edition of Chenault Vineyards’ Between The Vines concert series in Richmond on May 31 at 7 p.m. From $5. 2284 Barnes Mill Rd, Richmond. Eventbrite.com.
Comedian Sam Morrill at Comedy Off Broadway
New York City-based comic Sam Morrill will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on May 31 at 7 and 9:30 p.m., June 1 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. and June 2 at 7 p.m. $35-$45. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
Lexington Legends vs. High Point Rockers at Legends Field
The Lexington Legends will take the diamond against the High Point Rockers at Legends Field on May 31 and June 1 at 7 p.m. and June 2 at 2 p.m.. Saturday’s show will be capped with a fireworks finale. $10-$25. 207 Legends Ln. LexingtonLegends.com.
Theatere play: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at the Spotlight Playhouse
The Spotlight Playhouse in Berea will host performances of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on May 31 and June 1 at 7 p.m. and June 2 at 2 p.m. $7-$17. 214 Richmond Rd N, Berea. TheSpotlightPlayhouse.com.
Musical: ‘Head Over Heels’ at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center
Theatre arts and education based non-profit Voices Amplified will host its second annual pride musical, “Head Over Heels.” at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center on May 31 at 7:30 p.m., June 1 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and June 2 at 4 p.m. $18-$35. 141 E Main St. LexingtonKy.gov.
Sam Barber Concert at The Burl
Missouri-based singer-songwriter Sam Barber will perform during Railbird Festival’s kick-off concert at The Burl with support from Abby Hamilton on May 31 at 8 p.m. $25. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Benefit Run: Pisgah Farms & Furlongs Half Mare-athon and 10K
The 3rd annual Pisgah Farms & Furlongs Half Mare-athon and 10K will take runners through Ashbrook, Ashview, Buck Pond, and WinStar Farms on June 1 at 6:45 a.m. $60-$90. 1960 Pisgah Pike, Versailles. RunSignUp.com.
KY Common Fest at Rock House Brewing
Celebrate Kentucky’s birthday with craft beer, local delights, and good ol’ KY fun during KY Common Fest at Rock House Brewing on June 1 from 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 119 Luigart Ct. Facebook.com.
Railbird Music Festival at The Red Mile
Chris Stapleton, Hozier, Noah Kahan, Turnpike Troubadours, Wynonna Judd and others will perform on the infield of the Red Mile racetrack when Railbird Festival returns for the fourth time from June 1-2. Tickets from $185. 1200 Red Mile Rd. RailbirdFest.com.
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Swahili Day at BCTC’s Newtown Campus
The Marafiki Center will present the third annual Swahili Day at Bluegrass Community & Technical College’s Newtown campus on June 1 from 4-9 p.m. Activities include African music, food, arts & crafts, dances, drums, fashion, and a live band. 500 Newtown Pike. MarafikiCenter.org.
Terrarium Workshop at Harkness Edwards Vineyards
Learn how to create a perfect terrarium during a workshop at Harkness Edwards Vineyards in Winchester on June 2 at 3 p.m. $55. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. facebook.com/events/772413318242753.
Matt Wickstrom is a freelancer covering food, music and more. You can follow him on Instagram at @WickstromWrites .
