The 18 best 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, theatre shows, musicals and plays, kid-friendly events such as Eastern egg hunts and the Kentucky Children’s Garden opening, tea parties, comedy shows, 5K benefit runs, home and garden shows and vintage clothing sales.

Central Kentucky Home + Garden Show at the Central Bank Center

The Central Kentucky Home + Garden Show will return to the Central Bank Center on March 31 and April 1 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and April 2 from 11 a.m.-5 pm. On site will be over 250 experts specializing in landscaping, kitchen and bath and home improvement along with an appearance from HGTV’s Mina Starsiak Hawk — star of the hit series “Good Bones” — and more. Tickets are $11 with children 12 and under free. 430 W Vine St. centralkentuckyhomeshow.com.

Broadway Live musical: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at the Lexington Opera House

The latest season of Broadway Live performances at the Lexington Opera House will continue with performances of “Jesus Christ Superstar” on March 31 at 7:30 p.m., April 1 at 1 and 7:30 p.m. and April 2 at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $60. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.

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Comedian John Heffron at Comedy Off Broadway

Comedian and winner on season 2 of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, John Heffron, will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on March 31 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and April 1 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $16-20. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Ward Davis concert at The Burl

Ward Davis, co-writer of country superstar Cody Jinks’ hit “I’m Not The Devil”, will perform at The Burl on March 31 at 8 p.m. with support from Max Muscato. Tickets are $22.50-100. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

The Kid LAROI Concert at Rupp Arena

Austrailian rapper The Kid LAROI will perform at Rupp Arena with special guest Jeremy Zucker on March 31 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35. 430 W Vine St. RuppArena.com.

Lions Run For Sight 5K at Masterson Station Park

The 36th iteration of the Lions Run For Sight benefiting Lions Camp Crescendo and the Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation on April 1 at 9 a.m. at Masterson Station Park. Tickets are $30. 3051 Leestown Rd. RunSignUp.com.

Shamrock Shuffle 5K at the Falling Springs Center in Versailles

Kappa Delta’s 12th annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K benefiting Prevent Child Abuse America and The Nest Center for Women, Children, and Families will take place at the Falling Springs Center in Versailles on April 1 at 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $20. 275 Beasly Rd, Versailles. RunSignUp.com.

Kentucky Children’s Garden opens at the UK Arboretum

On April 1 it’s opening day of the Kentucky Children’s Garden at the Arboretum, the State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, 500 Alumni Dr. on the UK campus. The 2-acre garden is best suited for children ages 2 to 6 and their families. It has child-sized representations of Kentucky’s landscapes plus including butterfly, vegetable and transportation themed gardens. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed-Sat., April-Oct. Admission $4 ages 2 and above. arboretum.ca.uky.edu/gardens/childrens/fieldtrips

Daffodil Days at Middle Springs Farm in Paris

Snap photos amongst a sea of flowers (and even take some home) during Daffodil Days at Middle Springs Farm in Paris on Saturdays and Sundays through April 16 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $3.77. 163 Levy Rd, Paris. MiddleSpringsFarm.com.

The Drunken Flea vintage pop-up market at The Burl

Browse a variety of vintage vendors when the Drunken Flea market returns to The Burl on April 1 from 12-8 p.m. Entry is $3 with children 15 and under free. 375 Thompson Rd. facebook.com/events/554796193335109.

Easter Egg-Citement at Eckert’s Orchard in Versailles

Let your kids experience an Easter egg hunt, petting zoo, tractor rides, face painting and more during Easter Egg-Citement at Eckert’s Orchard in Versailles on April 1-2 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tickets are 18. 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles. Eckerts.com.

Bear Medicine and Supper Club Disco concert at Al’s Bar

Celebrate the four year anniversary of the “new” Al’s Bar with a concert from Bear Medicine and the Supper Club Disco on April 1 at 7 p.m. 601 N Limestone. facebook.com/events/507772044762974.

Beaux Arts Ball at Greyline Station

The Beaux Arts Ball will take place at Greyline Station on April 1 from 7-11 p.m. with live music, a costume party and more. Tickets are $12. 101 W Loudon Ave. Eventbrite.com.

The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night at Manchester Music Hall

Get down to the music of Taylor Swift during a specially curated show at Manchester Music Hall on April 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15-30. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

Wonderland Tea Time at The Kentucky Castle

Guest of all ages are welcome to join Alice for Wonderland Tea Time at The Kentucky Castle’s Grand Ballroom in Versailles on April 2 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $69.01 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles. TheKentuckyCastle.com.

Garth Newel Piano Quartet Concert at the Singletary Center

Chamber Music Society of Central Kentucky will cap off its 2022-23 season with a performance from the Garth Newel Piano Quartet at the Singletary Center for the Arts on April 2 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $21. 405 Rose St. Etix.com.

‘Thy Will Be Done’ at Calvary Baptist Church

A performance of the renowned play “Thy Will Be Done” from Lexington composer Angela Rice will take place at Calvary Baptist Church on April 2 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $25 with children free. 150 E High St. www.eventbrite.com.

Origins Jazz Series: Kandace Springs at Singletary Center

The latest instalemt of the Origins Jazz Series will host singer and pianist Kandace Springs, who at one time was a mentee of the singer, Prince. The 5 p.m. April 2 performance at 5PM, the Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St., will feature a variety of jazz classics from Springs, who has been featured on David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon, as well as the Afropunk and Bonnaroo festivals. Tickets are $5-$25. originsjazz.org

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