COVINGTON, Ky. - Whether you are into live music, fitness, art, or theater there is something for everyone in Covington this weekend.

 

Here are some highlights:

 

Taking a long holiday weekend? Enjoy your time off with a stroll down the Pike Street Corridor between Scott Street and Holman. Experience local shops, galleries, restaurants and live music.

 

The event will take place on Thursday July 5^th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

 

For info, HERE.

 

 

This Friday, July 6, at the Behringer-Crawford Museum Madcap Puppets will be putting on a musical adaptation of the classic story of a young girl who must spin straw into gold to save her father.

 

For info, HERE.

 

 

The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra will be celebrating graduating classes on the '8s (1958,'68...2018) by playing popular hits that can be enjoyed by all ages.

 

This Saturday, the event will be held at the Devou Park Band Shell beginning at 7:30 p.m.

 

For info, HERE.

 

 

Located in an old firehouse, Flying Axes will be Covington's first indoor axe throwing venue. Axe throwing has become a fast growing recreational sport, in which players compete by throwing axes at wooden targets.

 

The grand opening will be held this Saturday at Flying Axes on 6^th Street, from 2p.m. to 8 p.m.

 

For info, HERE.

 

 

Drums Alive is a drumming workout class featuring fitness balls as drums. Get inspired by music and rhythm this Friday at the Hellmann Creative Center with a group fitness experience.

 

For details and to sign up, HERE.

 

 

Have a hard time sleeping? Give this sacred yogic process of meditation a try. This class at Rooted Yoga will induce you to profound relaxation in the body and mind, and help to eliminate stress, insomnia.

 

For details, HERE.

 

 

The opening reception of The State of Watercolor will be held this Friday at the Pike Street Gallery, located at 124 W. Pike Street, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This show will feature seven top watercolorists from the Greater Cincinnati area: Yuki Hall, Heidi Hanssen, Bruce Neville, Nancy Neville, Crews McCulloch, Marlene Steele and Paula Wiggins.

 

For info, HERE.

 

 

Join the Covington Recreation department and Swim Safe at the Randolph pool and teach your kids how to swim from the pros!

 

Lessons will be held July 9 - July 13 beginning at 11 a.m.

 

For info and registration, HERE.

 

 

This weekly event features the best local produce, meats and eggs, soaps and lotions, teas, baked goods, sugar scrubs, nut milks and creamers, prepared soups and salads, fermented foods, and ... (need we go on?)

 

This Saturday, at the Covington Farmers Market, the Wooden Cask Brewing Company and Second Sight Spirits will demonstrate what makes their product part of Kentucky's unique agricultural heritage.

 

Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Third & Court streets. For info, HERE.