By Chip Chandler — Producer

The abundance of events in the week ahead will have you high on life. Check here for your complete guide to activities through April 26!

NOTE: Some weekend events may be affected by predicted rains. Call ahead or bring an umbrella!

Thursday

Pinhole Photographs: Photographers Robin Germany and Kim Brown will display their recent works in a lead-up to Worldwide Pinhole Day celebrations on April 29. (Thursday to May 11, Southern Light Gallery, located on the first floor of Ware Student Commons on Amarillo College's Washington Street campus. 806-345-5654)

Week of the Young Child: Activities at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum for kids include Time Travel Thursday, exploring civilizations from Native Americans to pioneers to modern-day residents. (9 and 10:30 a.m. Thursday; continues through Friday. $3 per student. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon. 806-651-2249)

Spring Fling — A Celebration of Education: District Attorney James Farren, Amarillo College's 2018 distinguished alumnus, will be recognized at this event. (6 p.m. Thursday, Oeschger Family Mall on the AC Washington Street campus. Tickets are $50; sponsorships available. 806-371-5107)

Spring 1918, Over Here: Production and Perceptions on the Eve of Desperate Battle: Historians at West Texas A&M University will discuss how World War I impacted agriculture, immigration, women's rights and more in this panel discussion. (7 p.m. Thursday, Hazelwood Lecture Hall at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon. 806-651-2430)

9 to 5: The West Texas A&M University theater department will pour a cup of ambition and stage this Dolly Parton-penned musical adaptation of the hit film. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; continues through April 29. WT Branding Iron Theatre. Tickets $16 adults, $12 students, free for WT students, faculty and staff. 806-651-2804)

Mo and Charley: Touring comedians Mo Alexander and Charley McMullen will perform with Amarillo comic Skylar Potter at this Yellow City Comedy show. (8 p.m. Thursday, Leftwoods, 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover $5. 806-367-9840)

Friday

Week of the Young Child: Activities at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum for kids include Fix-It Friday, exploring engineering and building. (9 and 10:30 a.m. Friday. $3 per student. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon. 806-651-2249)

Buckin Wild Music Festival: The fifth annual Oklahoma music and barrel racing festival returns with a lineup featuring Love and Theft, Wheeler's JW Lane & County Road X, Tyler Wilhelm, Jackson Tillman, Canyon's The RagTown Chiefs and more. (1 p.m. Friday; continues through Saturday. Flying W Guest Ranch, 10874 N. 1920 Road near Elk City, Okla. Tickets $20 or $50 for three-day pass. 727-688-2994) 

Best of Texas Storyteller Gala: Songwriters Wendell Mobley, Paul Overstreet and Lee Thomas Miller will headline the annual Junior League of Amarillo fundraiser, which also includes dinner, bar and live and silent auctions. (6 p.m. Friday, Cornerstone Ranch Events Center, 1901 Cement Road. Tickets $200; sponsorships available. 806-374-0802)

Friday Family Night: This all-ages evening will feature an introduction to artists and works featured in Chamber Music Amarillo's concert celebrating Leonard Bernstein's 100th birthday. (7 p.m. Friday, Fibonacci Space, 3306 S.W. Sixth Ave. Free. 806-236-3545)

9 to 5: The West Texas A&M University theater department will pour a cup of ambition and stage this Dolly Parton-penned musical adaptation of the hit film. (7:30 p.m. Friday; continues through April 29. WT Branding Iron Theatre. Tickets $16 adults, $12 students, free for WT students, faculty and staff. 806-651-2804)

Aaron Watson and Pat Green: The Texas country greats (see here and here) will team for a concert in Watson's hometown. (8 p.m. Friday, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $17 to $39.50, plus fees. 806-378-3096)

An American in Paris: This original Lone Star Ballet production adapts George Gershwin's music (with inspiration from the 1951 Gene Kelly film). (8 p.m. Friday; continues Saturday. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $10 to $40, plus fees. 806-372-2463 or 806-378-3096)

4/20 Adult Trivia: Duuuuude. The latest trivia night at Recreation sounds totally ripped. (10 p.m. Friday, Recreation, 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 103 in Canyon. No cover. 806-656-0665)

Saturday

Wild Canyon Ultra: Run with the bison at Caprock Canyons State Park in this Texas Eco Race Series event — with corresponding mountain bike race. Distances are 10k, 25k, 50k and 100k on a single-track dirt trail looping the course. (7 a.m. Saturday, Caprock Canyons State Park, 850 Caprock Canyons State Park Road near Quitaque. Entry fee $55 to $150; park admission $4. 806-455-1492) 

Panhandle Cutting Horse Association: Top regional cowboys saddle up for action. (8 a.m. Saturday; continues Sunday. Bill Cody Arena on the Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave. Free. 806-376-7767)

UPDATE: This event has been postponed for a week. Earth Day: Celebrate Mother Earth with a day full of activities, including tips on habitats for butterflies and hummingbirds, tree seedlings and seeds to attract Monarch butterflies, crafts, face painting and more. Amarillo Zoo will team with Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Panhandle PBS and others. (9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Amarillo Zoo, 700 Comanchero Trail. Admission $4 adults, $3 seniors and $2 children ages 3-12. 806-381-7911)

Amarillo Reads: Memory Quilts: Learn how memory quilts tell stories and preserve history. (10 a.m. Saturday, Amarillo Public Library Northwest Branch, 6100 W. Ninth Ave. Free. 806-359-2035)

Downtown Amarillo Walking Tour: Michael Grauer of Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum will offer insight into the history and architecture of Amarillo's central hub. Begins at Herring Hotel and concludes at Santa Fe Building. Limited to 20 participants. (10 a.m. Saturday, Herring Hotel, 311 S.E. Third Ave. Cost $25. 806-651-2244) 

Patriot Festival: This San Jacinto Christian Academy block party will feature bounce houses, food trucks, carnival games, live music, a rock-climbing all and more. (11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. 501 S. Carolina St. Tickets $1. 806-372-2285)

Record Store Day: This pop-up vinyl swap meet from High Plains Public Radio is one of a few celebrations around town, including a Vinylthon from 9 a.m. to noon on FM90, featuring three hours of music played on vinyl. (noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, High Plains Public Radio, 104 S.W. Sixth Ave. 806-367-9088)

Buckin Wild Music Festival: The fifth annual Oklahoma music and barrel racing festival returns with a lineup featuring Love and Theft, Wheeler's JW Lane & County Road X, Tyler Wilhelm, Jackson Tillman, Canyon's The RagTown Chiefs and more. (1 p.m. Saturday. Flying W Guest Ranch, 10874 N. 1920 Road near Elk City, Okla. Tickets $30 or $50 for three-day pass. 727-688-2994) 

Earth Day Fun: Celebrate Earth Day with stories, science and crafts. (2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Amarillo Public Library Downtown Branch, 413 S.E. Fourth Ave. Free. 806-378-3054)

Palo Duro Cowboy Church Ranch Rodeo: Saddle up for this event featuring an open bronc ride, mutton bustin', calf scramble and more. (4 p.m. Saturday; checkin in at 2:30. 12200 W. U.S. Highway 60. Free. 806-655-4700)

Amarillo Venom: The indoor football squad continues its season with a bout with Duke City Gladiators. (6 p.m. Saturday, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $10 to $40. 806-350-7277)

2018 BisonFest Kickoff Party: Learn who's playing at the 2018 BisonFest at this party with live music, dancing, free beverages and more. (7 p.m. Saturday, Quitaque Country Club, First and Main streets in Quitaque. Tickets $40. 806-455-1492)

An American in Paris: This original Lone Star Ballet production adapts George Gershwin's music (with inspiration from the 1951 Gene Kelly film). (3 and 8 p.m. Saturday. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $10 to $40, plus fees. 806-372-2463 or 806-378-3096)

Second Chance Prom: This fundraiser for Martha's Home will sparkle in a new location and feature hors d'ouevres from several Amarillo restaurants, dancing with DJ Paul Carter of Ultimate Events & Weddings and aerial artists from Flying Fitness Aerial Arts, as well as a cash bar, prom photos, a silent auction and more. (7 p.m. Saturday, Amarillo Netplex, 4101 Hillside Road. Tickets $45 singles, and $85 couples; tables are available for $350. 806-443-5577 or sarah@marthashome.org)

9 to 5: The West Texas A&M University theater department will pour a cup of ambition and stage this Dolly Parton-penned musical adaptation of the hit film. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; continues through April 29. WT Branding Iron Theatre. Tickets $16 adults, $12 students, free for WT students, faculty and staff. 806-651-2804)

Chamber Music Amarillo: The ensemble — featuring bass Leon Turner, violinist Annie Chalex Boyle, clarinetist Doug Storey and pianist Hyeree Roux — will celebrate Leonard Bernstein's 100th birthday. (8 p.m. Saturday, Fibonacci Space, 3306 S.W. Sixth Ave. Tickets $35 adults, $10 students. 806-236-3545)

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Last Round-Up Rollin' Grill: This fan-made film by Justin Saenz will get a special, free screening. (8 p.m. Saturday, Zombiez Bar & Grill, 711 S.W. 10th Ave. Free. 806-331-7305)

Star Party: Meet at the Lone Star Interpretive Theater at Palo Duro Canyon State Park to learn about the night sky. Camp chairs, warm clothes and blankets are recommended. (9 p.m. Saturday, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, 12 miles east of Canyon on Texas Highway 217. Free with park admission of $5. 806-488-2227)

Sunday

Wild Canyon Classic: Tackle a one-of-a-kind bike trail in 25k, 50k and 100k races at Caprock Canyons State Park. (7 a.m. Sunday, Caprock Canyons State Park, 850 Caprock Canyons State Park Road near Quitaque. Entry fee $60 to $110; park admission $4. 806-455-1492)

Panhandle Cutting Horse Association: Top regional cowboys saddle up for action. (8 a.m. Sunday. Bill Cody Arena on the Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave. Free. 806-376-7767)

Earth Day: Celebrate Mother Earth with outdoor yoga, kids yoga, painting, seed planting and more. (1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, The Yoga Mat, 1942 Civic Circle. Free. 806-322-3663)

9 to 5: The West Texas A&M University theater department will pour a cup of ambition and stage this Dolly Parton-penned musical adaptation of the hit film. (2:30 p.m. April 22; continues through April 29. WT Branding Iron Theatre. Tickets $16 adults, $12 students, free for WT students, faculty and staff. 806-651-2804)

Russian Music Festival: The West Texas A&M University Symphony Orchestra, violinist Evgeny Zvonnikov and pianist Anastasia Dedik will perform at this second-annual fest. (3 p.m. Sunday, WT Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall. Tickets TBA. 806-651-2840)

The Chenaults: The husband-and-wife organists will return for a concert for Friends of Aeolian Skinner, Opus 1024. (7:30 p.m. Sunday, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1601 S. Georgia St. Tickets $30 adults, $10 students. 806-376-6316, ext. 105)

WT Trumpet Studio: The university buglers will perform. (7:30 p.m. Sunday, West Texas A&M University Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall. Free. 806-651-2840)

Tuesday

Financial Literacy for Women: West Texas Chapter of Better Investing will offer information for women on planning for the future. (7 p.m. Tuesday, Amarillo Public Library Northwest Branch, 6100 W. Ninth Ave. Free. 806-359-2035)

Pearls of Wisdom: This Story Time activity will show how jewelry can teach important lessons. (7 p.m. Tuesday, Amarillo Public Library North Branch, 1500 N.E. 24th Ave. Free. 806-381-7931)

Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit: The Americana favorite hits town (finally) with guitar legend Richard Thompson opening. (8 p.m. Tuesday, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $29.50 to $57.50, plus fees. 806-378-3096)

Comedians of the Galaxy: Touring comedians Mat Alono-Martin, David Britton and Jonas Schrodt will perform with Amarillo comic Skylar Potter at this Yellow City Comedy show. (8 p.m. Tuesday, Leftwoods, 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover $5. 806-367-9840)

April 26

Downtown Lunchtime Book Club: Join the discussion of Jodi Thomas' Mornings on Main. (12:15 p.m. April 26, Amarillo Public Library Downtown Branch, 413 S.E. Fourth Ave. Free. 806-378-3054)

Bachelor of Fine Arts Show: Celebrate the opening of this exhibition of works by West Texas A&M University students. (6 to 8 p.m. April 26, Dord Fitz Formal Art Gallery. 806-651-2799)

9 to 5: The West Texas A&M University theater department will pour a cup of ambition and stage this Dolly Parton-penned musical adaptation of the hit film. (7:30 p.m. April 26; continues through April 29. WT Branding Iron Theatre. Tickets $16 adults, $12 students, free for WT students, faculty and staff. 806-651-2804)

Stephen Harrigan: The author (Remembering Ben Clayton) and longtime Texas Monthly contributor will speak for the Center for the Study of the American West. (7:30 p.m. April 26, Hazelwood Lecture Hall at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon. 806-651-5238)

WT Chorale: The university vocalists will perform. (7:30 p.m. April 26, West Texas A&M University Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall. Free. 806-651-2840)

Bob Wills Day: Festivities in Turkey celebrating its most famous native son kick off with a dance. (8 p.m. April 26; continues through April 28. Bob Wills Museum, 602 Lyles St. in Turkey. $15. 806-423-1253)

My Little Black Dress Does Not Mean Yes:This Family Support Services event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month will feature games, giveaways and speciality drinks. (8 p.m. April 26, Metropolitan — A Speakeasy, 9181 Town Square Blvd. No cover. 806-242-0117 or 806-342-2500)

Cinderella: The State Street Ballet will stage its original production of the fairy tale for Clovis Community College's Cultural Arts Series. (7 p.m. MT, Marshall Middle School, 100 Commerce Way in Clovis, N.M. Tickets $20 adults, $15 seniors, military and students. 575-769-4031)