Lexington, KY - Horse Capital of the World

Beethoven & Eight Blackbird

Lexington welcomes two-time Grammy-winning ensemble Eighth Blackbird performing the groundbreaking composition On a Wire by Pulitzer Prize winning composer, Jennifer Higdon.  The concert concludes with Beethoven's powerful Symphony No. 7.  Time:  7:30pm.  Tickets:  $25-$60.  Rose Street and Euclid Ave.

One Man Star Wars

The “force” behind One Man Star Wars, plays all the characters, recreates the effects, sings the music, flies the ships and fights both sides of the battle from the original George Lucas trilogy in this hilarious and spellbinding one man show.  Time:  8pm.  Tickets:  $30.  600 West Walnut Street, Danville, Kentucky.

Kentucky Crafted: The Market

Kentucky Art Council's signature event produced each year in the spring featuring high quality art, craft, literature, music, film and food found in the state.  Friday, March 1 (trade only) 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 2 (Public) 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, March 3 (Public) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  One-day ticket $10; two-day ticket $15.  Children 15 & under free. 

Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde

Presented by UK Department of Theatre.  The play deals with Oscar Wilde's three trials on the matter of his relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas, which led to charges of "committing acts of gross indecency with other male persons".  The play uses real quotes and transcripts of the three trials.  Time:  Friday & Saturday 7:30pm.  Sunday 2pm.  Tickets:  $10-$15.  Rose Street and Euclid Ave.

The Marriage of Figaro

Extreme Rampage Race

Extreme Rampage is a 3-5 mile running race with a twist. Be ready to crawl through mud, climb over walls, plunge into water and much more!  Time:  8am.  Registration:  $50.  4089 Iron Works Parkway.

George Strait with Special Guest Martina McBride

The Cowboy Rides Away Tour will offer fans a final opportunity to take in Strait's live tour show filled with hits from throughout his remarkable career.  Time:  TBA.  Tickets:  $69.50 and $89.50.  430 West Vine Street.

Celtic Nights: Journey of Hope

Celtic Nights is a unique show which features both the finest male and female voices of the Celtic world showcased against a thundering backdrop of expert dancing and musicianship.  Time:  7:30pm.  Tickets:  $25/$35/$40.  Rose Street and Euclid Ave.

US Mounted Games Association

Equine events and competition.  Time:  9am to 5pm.  Admission included in Kentucky Horse Park admission.  4089 Iron Works Parkway.

Kentucky Crafted the Market

The Market is one of the only state sponsored shows of its kind to showcase Kentucky traditional and contemporary fine arts and crafts along with Kentucky-related books, musical recordings, films and specialty food products.  430 West Vine Street.