Cocaine Bear, Laura Bell Bundy, Heather McMahan: 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 family-friendly events, theatre plays, dance shows, live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, University of Kentucky games, Lent fish frys, singing concerts , and special movie showings such as “Cocaine Bear” at the Kentucky Theatre.
UK Baseball vs. Lipscomb at Kentucky Proud Park
Nick Mingione and the UK baseball team will kick off a three-game series with Lipscomb University at Kentucky Proud Park on March 1 at 4 p.m. Other games will take place on March 2 and 3 at 1 p.m. $5-$20. 510 Wildcat Ct. UKAthletics.com.
Friday Night Fish Fry at Shaker Village
Enjoy panko crusted Atlantic cod, tartar sauce, house made hush puppies and more during a fish fry at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg on March 1 from 5-8 p.m. $8 for adults or $11 for children ages 6-12. 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg. ShakerVillageKy.org.
Comedian Preacher Lawson at Comedy Off Broadway
Comedian and former “America’s Got Talent” finalist Preacher Lawson will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on March 1 at 7 and 9:30 p.m., March 2 at 9 p.m. and March 3 at 7 p.m. $28. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
Comedian Joe Gatto at the Singletary Center
Comedian Joe Gatto, best known for his role on TruTV’s “Impractical Jokers,” will perform at the Singletary Center for the Arts on March 1 at 7 p.m. $39.75-$59.75. 405 Rose St. FineArts.uky.edu.
Comedy play: ‘Fairview’ at the Briggs Theatre
The UK Department of Theatre and Dance will perform “‘Fairview” at the Briggs Theatre on March 1 at 7:30 p.m., March 2 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and March 3 at 2 p.m. $14.40-$20.59. 465 Rose St. Etix.com.
Dance show: ‘So, Now What?’ at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center
The Allegro Dance Project will host an encore performance of “So, Now What?” at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center on March 1 at 7:30 p.m. and March 2 at 2 p.m. $15-$20. 141 E Main St. AllegroDanceProject.org.
Vienna Boys Choir Concert at the Norton Center
The six century old Vienna Boys Choir will perform at the Norton Center for the Arts’ Newlin Hall in Danville on March 1 at 7:30 p.m. $19-$79. 600 W Walnut St, Danville. NortonCenter.com.
Mama Said String Band Concert at The Burl
Louisville-based bluegrass troupe Mama Said String Band will perform at The Burl with support from Saddle Geese on March 1 at 8 p.m. The evening will also mark the grand opening of Burl Brew. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
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UK Men’s Basketball vs. Arkansas at Rupp Arena
The UK men’s basketball squad will continue its trek toward March with a tilt against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rupp Arena on March 2 at 1:30 p.m. The game will be televised by CBS Sports. From $95. 430 W Vine St. TicketMaster.com.
UK Men’s Soccer vs. Lexington SC at Toyota Stadium
The UK men’s soccer team will face Lexington SC in a friendly matchup at Toyota Stadium in Georgetown on March 2 at 6 p.m. 100 Crawford Dr, Georgetown. UKAthletics.com.
Comedian Nate Jackson at the Singletary Center
Comedian Nate Jackson will perform at the Singletary Center for the Arts on March 2 at 7 p.m. $39.50-$49.50. 405 Rose St. FineArts.uky.edu.
Laura Bell Bundy at the Gateway Regional Arts Center
Tony Award winning actress and recording artist Laura Bell Bundy will host an evening of stories and entertainment at the Gateway Regional Arts Center in Mt. Sterling on March 2 at 7 p.m. $39-$59. 101 E Main St, Mt. Sterling. GRACKentucky.org.
Comedian Heather McMahan at the Lexington Opera House
Actress, comedian and podcaster Heather McMahan will bring her “The Comeback Tour” to the Lexington Opera House for a night of laughs on March 2 at 8 p.m. From $36.75. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.
Tyler Booth Concert at Manchester Music Hall
Campton-based country musician Tyler Booth will bring his “Wilder Than A Buck Tour” to Manchester Music Hall on March 2 at 8 p.m. $25. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.
Movie: ‘Cocaine Bear’ Anniversary Screening at the Kentucky Theatre
Pablo Escobear will return to Lexington when “Cocaine Bear” makes its way back to the Kentucky Theatre for a showing on March 2 at 10 p.m. The taxidermied bear will be in the lobby beginning at 8:30 p.m. for pictures. $6.14. 214 E Main St. KentuckyTheatre.org.
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Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition at the Singletary Center
The 19th annual Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition, the largest competition of its kind in the world with more than $700,000 in scholarships and prizes on the line, will return to the Singletary Center for the Arts on March 3 at 2 p.m. 405 Rose St. Alltech.com.
UK Women’s Gymnastics vs. Florida at Rupp Arena
The UK women’s gymnastics team will battle the Florida Gators during senior night at Rupp Arena on March 3 at 2 p.m. $5-$12 with children under 5 free. 430 W Vine St. UKAthletics.com.
Lexington Singers Spring Concert at Calvary Baptist Church
The Lexington Singers and UK Chamber Chorale will perform a spring concert at Calvary Baptist Church on March 3 at 3 p.m. $10-$20. 150 E High St. LexSing.org.
Central Kentucky Concert Band: ‘British Invasion (Not the Beatles)!’ at Haggin Auditorium
The Central Kentucky Concert Band will perform a special British Invasion concert featuring music from English bands not named The Beatles at Transylvania University’s Haggin Auditorium on March 3 at 3 p.m. Free. 350 N Broadway. CKCB.org.
Lexington Music Awards at the Lyric Theatre
The 10th annual Lexington Music Awards will take place at the Lyric Theatre on March 3 at 6 p.m. $16. 300 E Third St. HistoricLyricTheatre.com.
Kentucky Bach Choir Concert at First Presbyterian Church
The Kentucky Bach Choir will host its annual spring concert featuring five chorales from J. S. Bach’s “St. John Passion” at First Presbyterian Church on March 3 at 7:30 p.m. $10-$30. 174 N Mill St. KentuckyBachChoir.org.
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