Lexington, Kentucky
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- Legendary Festival of Lights29 dates, Nov 20, 2026–Jan 2, 2027 · CommonSpirit Ballpark See official ticket options
- The Lexington Theatre Company: Irving Berlin's White ChristmasDaily, Nov 20–22 · Lexington Opera House See official ticket options
- Sunday Trivia at Wise Bird CiderSundays, Nov 22, 2026–Jan 10, 2027 · Wise Bird Cider Co. Cost to play not listed
- AfroBeats Dance Class at the LyricTuesdays, Nov 24, 2026–Jan 26, 2027 · Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Price not listed
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- Southern Lights Holiday Festival33 dates, Nov 28–Dec 31 · Kentucky Horse Park $35 per carload listed by the foundation
- Evening Storytime at Central Library: December and JanuaryTuesdays, Dec 1, 2026–Jan 26, 2027 · Central Library Confirm admission with the library
- Community Tuesdays: Line Dancing with Kisha, DecemberTuesdays, Dec 1–29 · Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Free
- Yoga in the Gallery at the Lyric, DecemberWednesdays, Dec 2–30 · Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Admission: check the organizer
- Winter Village at Gatton Park23 dates, Dec 3–27 · Gatton Park Free
- Winter Village Holiday Market at Gatton Park5 dates, Dec 3–12 · Gatton Park Free
- Evening Family Storytime at Tates Creek Branch7 dates, Dec 3, 2026–Jan 28, 2027 · Tates Creek Branch Confirm admission with the library
- Drew Lynch at Comedy Off BroadwayDaily, Dec 3–5 · Comedy Off Broadway $40 reserved seat, fees included
- Public Skating at Lexington Ice Center, December19 dates, Dec 4–31 · Lexington Ice Center $14, or $13 ages 10 and under; skates $4
- Katherine Blanford at Comedy Off BroadwayDaily, Dec 10–12 · Comedy Off Broadway $12 reserved seat Thursday, $18 Friday, $23 Saturday, fees included
- Lexington Ballet: The Nutcracker6 dates, Dec 12–20 · Lexington Opera House See official ticket options
- Kountry Wayne at Comedy Off BroadwayDaily, Dec 18–20 · Comedy Off Broadway $40 reserved seat; $50 VIP closest to the stage, fees included
- Community Tuesdays: Line Dancing with KishaTuesdays, Jan 5–May 25, 2027 · Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Free
- Yoga in the Gallery at the LyricWednesdays, Jan 6–Feb 3, 2027 · Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Admission: check the organizer
- Rosebud Baker at Comedy Off BroadwayDaily, Jan 7–9, 2027 · Comedy Off Broadway Admission: check the organizer
- Studio Players: Proof7 dates, Jan 14–30, 2027 · Studio Players Tickets from $17
- Akaash Singh at Comedy Off BroadwayDaily, Jan 21–23, 2027 · Comedy Off Broadway Admission: check the organizer
- Greg Warren at Comedy Off BroadwayDaily, Jan 28–30, 2027 · Comedy Off Broadway Admission: check the organizer
- The WizDaily, Jan 29–31, 2027 · Lexington Opera House Tickets on sale date to be announced
- ShuckedDaily, Feb 12–14, 2027 · Lexington Opera House Tickets on sale date to be announced
- Marcus D. Wiley at Comedy Off BroadwayDaily, Feb 19–21, 2027 · Comedy Off Broadway Admission: check the organizer
- American Son5 dates, Feb 25–Mar 6, 2027 · Briggs Theatre Tickets from $11
- Ian Bagg at Comedy Off BroadwayDaily, Mar 4–6, 2027 · Comedy Off Broadway Admission: check the organizer
- Etta May at Comedy Off BroadwayDaily, Mar 11–13, 2027 · Comedy Off Broadway $28 reserved seat Thursday; $34 Friday and Saturday, fees included
- Legally Blonde: The MusicalDaily, May 7–9, 2027 · Lexington Opera House See official ticket options
- SIXDaily, Jun 25–27, 2027 · Lexington Opera House See official ticket options
- Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalDaily, Jul 15–18, 2027 · Lexington Opera House Ticket details not posted yet
- HairsprayDaily, Aug 5–8, 2027 · Lexington Opera House Ticket details not posted yet
- Elf The MusicalDaily, Nov 18–21, 2027 · Lexington Opera House Ticket details not posted yet
Friday, November 20
Arts & culture
Gallery HOP Opening Reception: China in Flux at Morlan Gallery
Admission: check the organizerFamily
Wildlings Kids Book Club: Detective Stanley
Cost includes a paperback book and a snack; the amount is shown at sign-upArts & culture
The Life Cycle of a Valkyrie by Movement Continuum
$24.20; $18.20 students and children 12 or youngerSaturday, November 21
Arts & culture
The Life Cycle of a Valkyrie by Movement Continuum
$24.20; $18.20 students and children 12 or youngerLive music
Lexington Philharmonic: Sounds in Color
$30 to $80 by seat location; student tickets $10 to $20Sunday, November 22
Monday, November 23
Live music
UK Symphony Band + UK Concert Band: Tapestries
$14 adults; $7 students; free for UK studentsTuesday, November 24
Nearby towns
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- Bluegrass U fall concert at Leeds Center in WinchesterNov 20 · 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm · Leeds Center for the Arts
- The Rock Orchestra by CandlelightNov 20 · 8 pm · EKU Center for the Arts
- Movie Day: HoppersNov 23 · 6 pm – 7:30 pm · Paul Sawyier Public Library
- Supermoon Hike at Shaker VillageNov 24 · 6:30 pm – 8 pm · Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
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