Monster trucks, Lexington Pride Festival, David Spade: Lexington’s best weekend events
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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, food classes, car shows, street festivals, monster truck shows live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, foodie events, family-friendly events, and more.
Berry Cake & Wine Class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards
Create your own red, white and blue berry cake just in time for the Fourth of July during a workshop at Harkness Edwards Vineyards in Winchester on June 28 at 5:30 p.m. $57. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. facebook.com/events/971550450675664.
Free Friday Flicks: ‘The Super Mario Brothers Movie’ at Jacobson Park
Watch Mario and Luigi get reunited during a showing of one of last year’s blockbuster hits, “The Super Mario Brothers Movie,” at Jacobson Park on June 28 at 7 p.m. Free. 4001 Athens Boonesboro Rd. lexingtonky.gov/friday-flicks.
Comedian Rocky Dale Davis at Comedy Off Broadway
Viral Tiktok and Instagram comedian Rocky Dale Davis will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on June 28 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and June 29 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $25. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
Lexington Legends vs. Gastonia Baseball Club at Legends Field
The Lexington Legends will hit the diamond against the Gastonia Baseball Club at Legends Field on June 28 and 29 at 7 p.m. and June 30 at 2 p.m. $10-$30. 207 Legends Ln. LexingtonLegends.com.
Kentucky State Police Classics, Customs, and Cruisers Car Show
The Kentucky State Police will host a classic, custom and cruiser car show 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 29 at the Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. There will be prizes, a DJ, food and more. Proceeds raised will go towards supporting the KY Trooper Outreach program, which includes initiatives such as Trooper Teddy, Cram the Cruiser, Safety Town, and more. facebook.com/events/1335010241236895
Lexington Pride Festival at the Central Bank Center
The Lexington Pride Festival will return to the Central Bank Center on June 29 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. with live music, drag shows, a silent disco, rope suspension performances, a game room, panels and more. $10. 430 W Vine St. LexPrideFest.org.
Chevy Chase Street Fair
The Chevy Chase Street Fair returns to the Lexington neighborhood along Euclid Avenue from 4 p.m.-10 p.m. June 29. There will be local vendors, live music, kids activities, street food, craft beer and cocktails. facebook.com/events/804843687977773
Monster Trucks: Monster Jam at Rupp Arena
Grave Digger, Megalodon and other fan favorite monster trucks will take over Rupp Arena during Monster Jam on June 29 at 7 p.m. and June 30 at 2 p.m. From $25.47. 430 W Vine St. CentralBankCenter.com.
Al’s Bar Pinewood Derby
Turn a block of wood into a dream machine and put its speed to the test when Al’s Bar holds its first annual Pinewood Derby on June 29 at 4 p.m. Supplies can be purchased at the North Lexington bar for $20. 601 N Limestone. facebook.com/alsbarlexington.
From The Front Porch Concert Series at the Isaac Murphy Art Garden
From the Front Porch, a summer jazz concert series presented by Phoenix Rising and Lexington Parks & Recreation, will take place at the Isaac Murphy Art Garden on June 29 at 6 p.m. Free. 577 E Third St. LexingtonKy.gov.
Fan Appreciation Night at Richmond Raceway
Richmond Raceway will host its annual fan appreciation night ($5 admission and $1 hot dogs) on June 29 at 7 p.m. with super stock, pro late model, modified and Crown Vic racing action. 328 Greens Crossing Rd, Richmond. Richmond-Raceway.net.
Vinyl Richie Concert at The Burl
Vinyl Richie will return to The Burl for a night of 80’s music on June 29 at 8 p.m. $20. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Book Fair at Burl Brew
Support the Lexington Public Library from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. at Burl Brew, 371 Thompson Rd., at a summer book far by the Friends of the Library. There will be books, DVDs, CDs, records and puzzles available to buy at low prices. facebook.com/events/990249735877130
David Spade at the Lexington Opera House
Actor and comedian David Spade will bring “The Joe Dirt Country Bus Tour” to the Lexington Opera House on June 30 at 8 p.m. From $49.50. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.
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