By Chip Chandler — Producer

From hot air balloons to pumped-up wrestlers and a musical Dreamcoat to a tasty downtown evening, here's your guide to fun through Sept. 13!

Sept. 6

Castro County Fair: Harvest Days in Dimmitt open with a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, pet show and kids tractor pull. (all day Sept. 6; continues through Sept. 8. Castro County Expo Building, 403 S.E. Fourth St., and elsewhere. Admission prices vary. 806-346-0489)

United Way Kickoff Luncheon: The United Way of Amarillo and Canyon's 2018-19 campaign officially will launch with a keynote speech from David Brown, former Dallas Police Department chief. Campaign co-chairs Dane Williams of Valero and Amarillo Police Department Chief Ed Drain also will speak. (11:30 a.m. Sept. 6, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Ballroom, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $30 or $240 for a table of eight. 806-376-6359, ext. 215)

La Bella's on Olsen Live: Amarillo singer/guitarist Jonathan Guidi will perform for the concert series. (5:30 p.m. Sept. 6, La Bella's, 3801 S. Olsen Blvd. No cover. 806-352-5050)

Casey Donahew: The Texas country star will perform. (6:30 p.m. Sept. 6, Starlight Ranch Event Center, 1415 Sunrise Drive. Tickets $17 to $45, plus fees. 806-678-7002)

Bo Garza: The Lubbock singer will perform. (7 p.m. Sept. 6, Teddy Jack's Armadillo Grill, 5080 S. Coulter St. No cover. 806-322-0113)

First Thursday Art + Music: The monthly party at The 806 Coffee + Lounge will feature art by Malcolm Byers and music from Frank Byers. (7 p.m. Sept. 6, The 806 Coffee + Lounge, 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover; donations accepted. 806-322-1806)

Johnny Reverb: The Amarillo blues great will perform. (7 p.m. Sept. 6, The Handle Bar & Grill, 3415 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-803-9538)

Bomb City Rhythm: The Amarillo jazz combo will perform. (7:30 p.m. Sept. 6, The Drunken Oyster, 7606 S.W. 45th Ave. No cover. 806-418-6668)

Fine & Dandy: The Amarillo-based Americana duo will perform. (7:30 p.m. Sept. 6, Cask & Cork, 5461 McKenna Square, Suite 101. No cover. 806-410-1113)

Friends of Fogelberg Surprise Concerts: Acclaimed bassist and producer Norbert Putnam will appear alongside favorite Amarillo musicians in this fundraiser for Harrington Cancer & Health Foundation and Heal the City. (7:30 p.m. Sept. 6; continues Sept. 7. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $20. 806-378-3096)

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: For its third revival of the biblically themed musical by Andrew Lloyd Wright and Tim Rice, Amarillo Little Theatre promises a totally new concept. (7:30 p.m. Sept. 6; continues through Sept. 23. Amarillo Little Theatre Main Stage, 2019 Civic Circle. Ticket prices vary. 806-355-9991)

Speed Dating Tonight auditions: Community auditions for Amarillo Opera's season-opening performance of Michael Ching's flexible musical revue about single life. (8 p.m. Sept. 6, Amarillo College Concert Hall Theatre on the Washington Street campus. 806-372-7464)

David Michael Selbo: The touring musician will perform. (9 p.m. Sept. 6, Broken Spoke Lounge, 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-373-9149)

Kimberly Dunn: The red-hot Texas country star will perform. (10 p.m. Sept. 6, Hoots Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road. Cover.)

Pink Fuzz: The psychedelic rockers will perform with openers Deathbelles. (10 p.m. Sept. 6, Golden Light Cantina, 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. 806-374-9237)

Sept. 7

Castro County Fair: Harvest Days in Dimmitt continue with registration for fair exhibits, football games and more. (all day Sept. 7; continues through Sept. 8. Castro County Expo Building, 403 S.E. Fourth St., and elsewhere. Admission prices vary. 806-346-0489)

Coffee & Cuties: Children 5 and younger can enjoy stories, crafts and more with their parents and grandparents. (9:45, 10:45 and 11:45 a.m. Sept. 7, Don Harrington Discovery Center, 1200 Streit Drive. Free with museum admission of $11 adults, $8 children, students, military and seniors. 806-355-9547)

Amarillo Symphony Youth Orchestra auditions: String players are sought for the student orchestra. (4:30 p.m. Sept. 7, Amarillo College Music Department on the Washington Street campus. 806-376-8782)

First Friday Art Walk: The monthly stroll through the newly rebranded Arts in the Sunset will feature new works by several of the gallery owners. Amarillo folk singer-songwriter Mike Fuller will perform. (5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 7, Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd. Free. 806-352-2706)

Parents Night Out: Drop off kids ages 4 to 11 for a "To the Rescue" evening of learning about first responders. (5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 7, Don Harrington Discovery Center, 1200 Streit Drive. $20 for first child and $15 for additional children for members, $25 for first child and $20 for additional for nonmembers. 806-355-9547)

Frank Demos: The Amarillo one-man band will perform. (6 p.m. Sept. 7, Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. Cover $10 after 7 p.m. 806-584-9571)

Alice in Wonderland auditions: Child actors are sought for 27 to 33 roles in Amarillo College Conservatory's production of Lewis Carrol's classic book. The play will be staged Oct. 26 to 28. (6:30 p.m. Sept. 7, Ordway Hall on the Amarillo College Washington Street Campus. 806-371-5909)

Cecil White: The country musician will perform. (6:30 p.m. Sept. 7, Hotel Turkey, 201 Third St. in Turkey. No cover. 806-423-1151)

Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo singer-songwriter will perform. (6:30 p.m. Sept. 7, Pescaraz, 3415 S. Bell St., Suite K. No cover. 806-350-5430)

Chawn Cook & Sarah Adams: The Amarillo rockers (of Fracture 432 and Hangman, respectively) will give an acoustic show. (7 p.m. Sept. 7, The Handle Bar & Grill, 3415 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-803-9538)

FM90 Pop-Up Show: California folk/rock duo The Deltaz will return to town for this free acoustic show. (7 p.m. Sept. 7, Six Car Pub & Brewery, 625 S. Polk St. No cover. 806-576-3396)

Jack Cryver Band: The Amarillo country band will kick off a new concert series. (7​ p.m. Sept. 7, I Don't Know Sports Bar & Grill, 1301 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-7985)

James Owens: The Amarillo singer-songwriter will play. (7 p.m. Sept. 7, Moondoggy's Pizza & Pub, 626 S. Polk St. No cover. 806-350-1400)

Moon Dog: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (7 p.m. Sept. 7, Teddy Jack's Armadillo Grill, 5080 S. Coulter St. No cover. 806-322-0113)

Austin Brazille Trio: The Amarillo jazz combo will perform. (7:30 p.m. Sept. 7, The Drunken Oyster, 7606 S.W. 45th Ave. No cover. 806-418-6668)

Friends of Fogelberg Surprise Concerts: Acclaimed bassist and producer Norbert Putnam will appear alongside favorite Amarillo musicians in this fundraiser for Harrington Cancer & Health Foundation and Heal the City. (7:30 p.m. Sept. 6; continues Sept. 7. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $20. 806-378-3096)

Jonathan Guidi & Touching Voodoo: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (8 p.m. Sept. 7, Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-6698)

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: For its third revival of the biblically themed musical by Andrew Lloyd Wright and Tim Rice, Amarillo Little Theatre promises a totally new concept. (8 p.m. Sept. 7; continues through Sept. 23. Amarillo Little Theatre Main Stage, 2019 Civic Circle. Ticket prices vary. 806-355-9991)

Moses Morin: The Amarillo guitarist will perform. (8 p.m. Sept. 7, Metropolitan — A Speakeasy, 9181 Town Square Blvd. No cover. 806-242-0117)

The Tweeks: The Amarillo band will perform. (8 p.m. Sept. 7, Joe Daddy's, 2108 Paramount Blvd. No cover. 806-463-7900)

Polk Street Jazz: The Amarillo jazz combo will perform. (8:30 p.m. Sept. 7, Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. Cover $10. 806-584-9571)

Back 2 School Hype Bash: Amarillo's DJ RoRo will host live performances by T.Y.E., Flexinfab, Nicky Cortez, Gozz De Odd, J Peso, Dirty Brown Productions, Mason Esco and Skoobi Montana. (9 p.m. Sept. 7, T's Bar, 700 S.W. 10th Ave. Cover $5 ages 21 and older, $7 ages 18 to 20 after 10 p.m. 806-418-6649)

JARS of Sound: The Amarillo alt-rock band will perform. (9 p.m. Sept. 7, Zombiez Bar & Grill, 711 S.W. 10th Ave. Cover. 806-331-7305)

Joe Trevino: The Lubbock country singer will perform. (9 p.m. Sept. 7, 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St. Cover $5 for guys and free for women. 806-356-0873)

Ppoacher Ppoacher: The Santa Fe-based experimental folk duo will perform. (9 p.m. Sept. 7, The 806 Coffee + Lounge, 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover; donations accepted. 806-322-1806)

LOW: The California rap artist will perform. (9:30 p.m. Sept. 7, Skooterz, 4100 Bushland Blvd. Cover. 806-355-6600)

Boss 420: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (10 p.m. Sept. 7, Whiskey River, 4001 S.W. 51st Ave. Cover $5 for men, free for women. 806-367-6163.)

Chancy Bernson: The Amarillo-based Texas country act will perform. (10 p.m. Sept. 7, Golden Light Cantina, 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. 806-374-9237)

First Friday Old School Night: DJ G Money will spin for this new monthly dance party. Food available while supplies last, and BYOB encouraged. (10 p.m. Sept. 7, Fresh Start Community Center, 612 N. Polk St. No cover; donations accepted. 806-418-2380)

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia adult trivia contest: Grown-ups only for this test of knowledge about the Sunny gang. (10 p.m. Sept. 7; sign-up at 9:30 p.m. Recreation, 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 103 in Canyon. Free. 806-656-0665)

Shotgun Rider: The Texas country band (which got its start in Amarillo) will perform with openers Mitchell Ford & The Volunteers. (10 p.m. Sept. 7, Hoots Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road. Cover $15 advance, $20 at door.)

Sept. 8

Castro County Fair: Harvest Days in Dimmitt conclude with a parade, car & bike show, expo, water polo, talent show, cow patty bingo and an 8 p.m. concert featuring Texas country band Shotgun Rider and area talent. (all day Sept. 8, Castro County Expo Building, 403 S.E. Fourth St., and elsewhere. Admission prices vary. 806-346-0489)

Mayor's Race half-marathon and 5K: Lace up your running shoes for this annual race. Onlookers can enjoy kids' games, food trucks and more. Proceeds will benefit The Bridge children's advocacy center. (7:30 a.m. Sept. 8, Get Fit, 1911 S. Georgia St. Entry fee $25 for 5K, $75 for half-marathon; fees increase $5 on packet pick-up day at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 7. 806-350-4262)

Up in the Air for Family Care Balloon Rally: The annual festival kicks off with an early-morning launch (weather permitting). Breakfast vendors, coffee, hot chocolate and breakfast burritos will be available. (7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Sept. 8, John Stiff Memorial Park, 4800 S. Bell St. Free. 806-622-9473)

Amarillo Community Market: The outdoor, downtown farmers and artisans market returns for another season. Amarillo folk singer-songwriter Mike Fuller will perform. (9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 8; continues through Oct. 6. 1000 S. Polk St. Free. 806-335-6360)

Dianne Bosch Memorial Softball Tournament: The third annual tourney will look for home runs in memory of the late police officer, Amarillo city commissioner and justice of the peace. The tournament also will feature a homerun derby, children's activities, a prize drawing and more. (9 a.m. Sept. 8, Southeast Ballpark, 4301 S. Osage St. Entry fee $200 per team in men's or co-ed divisions; spectators can watch for free. 806-420-3550)

Friends of the Amarillo Public Library Book Sale: Stock up your home library — perhaps with some books from the Great American Read? Cost is $7.50 per bag or three for $20. (9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 8; continues Sept. 9. Amarillo Public Library Downtown Branch, 413 S.E. Fourth Ave. Free. 806-378-3054)

Great Steak Cook-Off: The third annual Dalhart Chamber of Commerce event promises mouthwatering bites of beef. Tickets entitle attendees to two samples of steak, sides and a drink. (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 8, 7th Street Memorial Park in Dalhart. Tickets $15. 806-244-5646)

Great Strides 2018: Lace up your walking shoes for a fundraising event for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 8, Medical Center Park, 1100 Wallace Blvd. Registration free; fundraising encouraged. 806-451-5211)

Ruffles & Rust Expo: Shop at this traveling boutique show for vintage, hand-crafted and boutique items. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 8; continues Sept. 9. Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St. Admission $5 ages 13 and older. 806-231-9822)

Amarillo Symphony Youth Orchestra auditions: Woodwind, brass and percussion players are sought for the student orchestra. (10 a.m. Sept. 8, Amarillo College Music Department on the Washington Street campus. 806-376-8782)

Dot Day: Enjoy a reading of Peter H. Reynolds' The Dot and take part in dot-related art projects. (10 a.m. Sept. 8, Amarillo Public Library Southwest Branch, 6801 S.W. 45th Ave. Free. 806-359-2094)

We Can Take It! The CCC in Palo Duro Canyon: Learn about the contribution of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the building of Palo Duro Canyon State Park in a presentation, then take an optional hike down the CCC trail. Dress for the weather, wear good hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Meet at El Coronado Lodge visitor center. (10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sept. 8, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, 12 miles east of Canyon on Texas Highway 217. Free with park admission of $5. 806-488-2227)

The Wild Hanburys: Brothers Seth and Micah Hanbury will discuss snake identification, safety and more at this special event. (10 a.m. Sept. 8, Wildcat Bluff Nature Center, 2301 N. Soncy Road. Admission $4 adults, $3 children, free members. 806-676-3816)

Wings of Hope: Grief support center Hope and Healing Place will host this butterfly release celebration. (10 a.m. Sept. 8, Memorial Park, 2501 S. Washington St. Individual butterflies $25. 806-371-8998)

Kids in the Kitchen: The Junior League of Amarillo will promote child health with this informational expo. (11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 8, Amigo's United, 3300 E. Interstate 40. Free. 806-374-0802)

Harvest Watch Party: Get a behind-the-scenes look at winemaking and enjoy food from Coast to Coast food truck. (4 p.m. Sept. 8, Bar Z Winery, 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541. No cover. 806-488-2214)

Slack-a-Thon .5K run: Slackers rejoice: Here's an event for you — a half-kilometer fun run with beer stations, doughnut and coffee stations, activities and more. (4 p.m. Sept. 8, The Shops at Wolflin Square, 1932 Civic Circle. Entry fee $30; proceeds benefit Martha's Home. 806-372-4035)

Up in the Air for Family Care Balloon Rally: The annual festival continues with a party in the park, featuring live music with Noah Jenda and others, food and merchandise vendors, bounce houses and more, ending with (weather permitting) a glow at sunset. (4 to 9 p.m. Sept. 8, John Stiff Memorial Park, 4800 S. Bell St. Free. 806-622-9473)

Robert Hinds Quartet: The Amarillo combo will perform. (6 p.m. Sept. 8, Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. Cover $10 after 7 p.m. 806-584-9571)

Mike Fuller: The Amarillo folk singer-songwriter will perform. (6:30 p.m. Sept. 8, Pescaraz, 3415 S. Bell St., Suite K. No cover. 806-350-5430)

Pups Unchained: Amarillo party band Velvet Funk will perform at this benefit for Texas Panhandle Pups Unchained. Also featured: a silent auction, vendors, food, pups and. (6:30 p.m. Sept. 8, Starlight Ranch Event Center, 1415 Sunrise Drive. Tickets $20 to $40, plus fees. 806-678-7002)

Stephen St. Clair: The country musician will perform. (6:30 p.m. Sept. 8, Hotel Turkey, 201 Third St. in Turkey. No cover. 806-423-1151)

Darren Welch: The Lubbock blues-rock band will perform at the new concert series. (7​ p.m. Sept. 8, I Don't Know Sports Bar & Grill, 1301 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-7985)

Greg Meek: The Amarillo musician will perform. (7 p.m. Sept. 8, The Handle Bar & Grill, 3415 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-803-9538)

Jake Horne: The singer-songwriter will perform. (7 p.m. Sept. 8, Urbana Coffee Works, 5215 S. Coulter St., Suite 100. No cover. 806-803-9022) 

Motor of Love: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (7 p.m. Sept. 8, Joe Taco, 7312 Wallace Blvd. No cover. 806-331-8226)

Giulia Millanta: The Italian-born, Austin-based Americana singer will perform for a Living Room Concert for High Plains Public Radio. (7:30 p.m. Sept. 8; doors open at 7 p.m. Chalice Abbey, 2717 Stanley St. Suggested donation $15. 806-367-9088)

The Jim Laughlin Quartet: The Amarillo jazz combo will perform. (7:30 p.m. Sept. 8, The Drunken Oyster, 7606 S.W. 45th Ave. No cover. 806-418-6668)

WWE Live: Pro wrestlers return for an evening scheduled to feature a triple-threat match between AJ Styles, The Miz and Samoa Joe; a championship match between Jeff Hardy, Rusev and Shinsuke Nakamura; a women's four-way match between Carmella, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch and Asuka; and more. (7:30 p.m. Sept. 8, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $15 to $100, plus fees. 806-378-3096)

Andy Chase: The Amarillo singer-songwriter will perform. (8 p.m. Sept. 8, Metropolitan — A Speakeasy, 9181 Town Square Blvd. No cover. 806-242-0117)

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: For its third revival of the biblically themed musical by Andrew Lloyd Wright and Tim Rice, Amarillo Little Theatre promises a totally new concept. (8 p.m. Sept. 8; continues through Sept. 23. Amarillo Little Theatre Main Stage, 2019 Civic Circle. Ticket prices vary. 806-355-9991)

A Red & White Affair: Delta Sigma Theta's downtown party will will feature photos, hors d'oeuvres and drink set-ups; BYOB is encouraged. Proceeds will benefit DST's community service projects. (8 p.m. Sept. 8, In This Moment, 707 S. Polk St. Tickets $30 in advance or $35 at the door. 806-584-1365)

The Solano Project: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (8 p.m. Sept. 8, Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-6698)

Star Party: Gaze at the stars with guided assistance from expert Arthur Schneider, including a look at the Bison Star constellation named in memory of Mary Ann Goodnight. (8 p.m. Sept. 8, Caprock Canyons State Park, 850 Caprock Canyons State Park Road near Quitaque. Free with park admission of $4 adults, $2 seniors. 806-455-1492)

Esquire Jazz: The house band will perform. (8:30 p.m. Sept. 8, Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. Cover $10. 806-584-9571)

Joe Trevino: The Lubbock country singer will perform. (9 p.m. Sept. 8, 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St. Cover $5 for guys and free for women. 806-356-0873)

Kilo Road: The Amarillo country-rock band will perform. (9 p.m. Sept. 8, Zombiez Bar & Grill, 711 S.W. 10th Ave. Cover. 806-331-7305)

The Schilling Girls: The Amarillo duo will perform. (9 p.m. Sept. 8, Broken Spoke Lounge, 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-373-9149)

Mind Plays: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (9:30 p.m. Sept. 8, Skooterz, 4100 Bushland Blvd. Cover. 806-355-6600)

The Deltaz: The California folk/rock duo will perform with Amarillo bands Fine & Dandy and Jason Hodges & The Panhandle Playboys. (10 p.m. Sept. 8, Golden Light Cantina, 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. 806-374-9237)

Judas Rising: The Judas Priest tribute band will team with Guns of Texas, a Guns N' Roses tribute band. (10 p.m. Sept. 8, Austin's Texas Pub, 3121 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover $5. 806-803-9063)

Piles of David Hasselhoff's Potentially Bastard Sons: Amarillo punk band The Bastard Sons of David Hasselhoff and stoner-rock band Piles of Potential will team. (10 p.m. Sept. 8, Leftwood's, 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. 806-367-9840)

TexWestus: The Texas country duo will perform. (10 p.m. Sept. 8, Hoots Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road. Cover $15 advance, $20 at door.)

Weekly entertainment

Sundays

Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo rocker performs. (3 p.m., Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-6698)

Stew Moss: The ​Amarillo bluesman performs. (6 p.m., The Big Texan Steak Ranch, 7701 E. Interstate 40. No cover. 806-372-6000)

B-Man's Karaoke at 6th Street Saloon: Sing along. (9 p.m., 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St. No cover. 806-356-0873)

Tejano Sundays: Amarillo DJ Bert Zuniga hosts this weekly showcase. (9 p.m., Western Horseman Club, 2501 E. Interstate 40. Cover $5 for men, free for women. 806-379-6555, ext. 2999)

Tuesdays

Tuesday Trivia: Weekly contests in September will test knowledge of Roseanne (Sept. 4), Parks and Recreation (Sept. 11), The Office (Sept. 18) and Adam Sandler (Sept. 25). (6 p.m.; sign-up at 5 p.m., Recreation, 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 103 in Canyon. Free. 806-656-0665)

El Trio Cortez: The Amarillo ​mariachi band performs weekly. (6 p.m., Acapulco Mexican Restaurant, 727 S. Polk St. No cover. 806-373-8889)

Andy Chase: The Amarillo folk singer-songwriter performs weekly. (6:30 p.m., 575 Pizzeria, 2803 Civic Circle. No cover. 806-322-5575)

Ace Rodriguez and Andy Solano: The Amarillo rockers perform weekly. (7 p.m., Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-6698)

Jason Hodges: The Amarillo singer-songwriter performs weekly. (7 p.m., Bar 3 at Preston West Golf Course, 9101 S. Coulter St. No cover. 806-353-7003)

#TakeMeBack Tuesdays: Amarillo's DJ Element hosts this weekly event. (10 p.m., Hoots Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road. No cover.)

Wednesdays

The Solano Project: The Amarillo classic rock band performs at happy hour. (6 p.m., Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-6698)

​Jackie Haney: The Amarillo classic rock singer performs. (6:30 p.m., Bracero's Mexican Bar & Grill, 2822 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-220-2395)

Dana Hubbard: The Amarillo singer-songwriter performs for a weekly blues night. (7 p.m., Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. Cover $10 after 7 p.m. 806-584-9571)

Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo folk singer-songwriter performs. (7 p.m., Cask & Cork, 5461 McKenna Square, Suite 101. No cover. 806-410-1113)

The Chino Show: The Amarillo musician hosts a weekly karaoke and open jam session. (8 p.m., Throwbacks Sports Bar, 7150 S. Bell St. 806-418-4482)

Buster Bledsoe: The Amarillo country singer host a weekly open-mic night. (8 p.m., Rounders Club, 2801 Virginia Circle. No cover. 806-352-3317)

Wicked Wednesdays: Amarillo DJs Frenzy and Sonny B spin. (8 p.m., Bodegas, 709 S. Polk St. Cover $2 after 11 p.m. 806-378-5790)

Old-School Jam Nights: DJ James Erik McMurry spins. (9 p.m., House Bar, 1219 S.W. 10th Ave. No cover. 806-677-6450)

B-Man's Karaoke at 6th Street Saloon: Sing along. (9 p.m., 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St. No cover. 806-356-0873)

DJ Element: The Amarillo DJ spins. (9 p.m., Guitars & Cadillacs, 3601 Olsen Blvd. No cover. 806-322-7979)

Duke Tracy's Karaoke: Sing your favorites. (9 p.m., Duke Tracy's, 3101 S.W. 26th Ave. No cover. 806-351-0757)

Lil T Karaoke: Belt it out. (Plus 212 Club, 212 S.W. Sixth Ave., on the last Wednesday of every month.) (9 p.m., Austin's Texas Pub, 3121 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-803-9063)

Open Mic Night: Thomas Thompson hosts this (mostly) weekly showcase. (9 p.m., The 806 Coffee + Lounge, 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-322-1806)

DJ Grice: The Amarillo DJ spins most weeks. (Amarillo country singers Lee Scheetz and Eddie Siegel host occasional open mic nights.) (9 p.m., Whiskey River, 4001 S.W. 51st Ave. No cover. 806-367-6163)

Sticks and Picks: Amarillo musicians Andrew Fox and Jordon McClain host this open jam. (9 p.m., Hoots Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road. No cover.)

Thursdays

Andy Chase: The ​Amarillo folk singer-songwriter performs. (6 p.m., Leal's, 1619 S. Kentucky St. No cover. 806-359-5959)

Karaoke Under the Stars: Sing your favorite tunes or listen to others while enjoying drink specials and Yappy Hour with your dog in this weekly event (through Aug. 23). (6 to 10 p.m., Starlight Ranch Event Center, 1415 Sunrise Drive. No cover. 806-678-7002)

Tommy the Hacker: The Amarillo DJ spins. (6 p.m., Tacos Garcia, 1100 S. Ross St. No cover. 806-371-0477)

Danny Ruiz: The Amarillo country singer hosts open-mic night. (7 p.m., Cowboy Gelato Smokehouse, 6103 S. Coulter St., Suite 200. No cover. 806-376-5286)

Open Mic Night: Amarillo country singers Buster Bledsoe and Colten Wilcher host. (7 p.m., Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-6698)

Kickshikers: The Amarillo country band performs. (7 p.m., Western Horseman Club, 2501 E. Interstate 40. Cover $5 for men, free for women. 806-379-6555, ext. 2999)

Bowling Night: Amarillo's DJ RoRo spins. (8 p.m., Eastridge Lanes, 5405 E. Amarillo Blvd. Cover $10. 806-383-9531)

College Night: Amarillo's DJ Oni spins; people with college IDs get in free. (8 p.m., Bodegas, 709 S. Polk St. Cover. 806-378-5790)

Bert Zuniga: The Amarillo DJ spins. (9 p.m., Old Buster's Lounge, 2204 S.E. 24th Ave. No cover. 806-379-8100)

B-Man's Karaoke at Lil' Abner's: Sing along. (9 p.m., Lil Abner's, 2813 S.W. Sixth Ave. 806-418-2570) 

Karaoke Joe: Sing along. (9 p.m., Whiskey River, 4001 S.W. 51st Ave. No cover. 806-367-6163)

Duke Tracy's Karaoke: Sing your favorites. (9 p.m., Duke Tracy's, 3101 S.W. 26th Ave. No cover. 806-351-0757)

Open Mic: Amarillo country singer Tommy Davis hosts this event. (9 p.m., 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St. No cover. 806-356-0873)

Fridays

Stew Moss: The ​Amarillo bluesman performs. (6 p.m., The Big Texan Steak Ranch, 7701 E. Interstate 40. No cover. 806-372-6000)

Saturdays

Stew Moss: The ​Amarillo bluesman performs. (6 p.m., The Big Texan Steak Ranch, 7701 E. Interstate 40. No cover. 806-372-6000)

James Owens: The Amarillo singer-songwriter performs. (7 p.m., Napoli's Italian Restaurant, 700 S. Taylor St. No cover. 806-220-2588)

Bert Zuniga: The Amarillo DJ spins. (9 p.m., Old Buster's Lounge, 2204 S.E. 24th Ave. No cover. 806-379-8100)

B-Man's Karaoke at Cactus Bar: The popular service offers a variety of songs. (9 p.m., Cactus Bar, 4831 S. Western St. No cover. 806-356-6369)

B-Man's Karaoke at Mudd Rack: The popular service offers a variety of songs here, too. (9 p.m., The Mudd Rack, 500 E. Hastings Ave. No cover. 806-381-2599)

DJ Tino D: The Amarillo DJ spins. (9 p.m., Lupita's Bar & Grill, 316 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-350-7705)

Duke Tracy's Karaoke: Sing your favorites. (9 p.m., Duke Tracy's, 3101 S.W. 26th Ave. No cover. 806-351-0757)

Ongoing

• Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument: The monument, about 35 miles north of Amarillo near Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Daily hikes with rangers are offered from 10 a.m. to noon; reservations requested. Admission is free. Call 806-857-6680.
• Amarillo Botanical Gardens: The gardens, 1400 Streit Drive, are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays through September, including Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day. Admission is $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children through eighth grade. Call 806-352-6513.
• Amarillo Escape and Mystery: Attempt to escape a variety of themed locked rooms in 60 minutes at this attraction, 12208 Canyon Drive. It's open daily by reservation; games must be booked two hours in advance. Cost is $20, plus tax. Call 806-414-2382.
• Amarillo Museum of Art: The museum, 2200 S. Van Buren St., will feature Icons & Symbols of the Borderland through Oct. 14 and Border Cantos | Sonic Border through Dec. 9. It's open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free. Call 806-371-5050.
• Amarillo Public Library: Look for daily events for children (and book clubs for adults) throughout the summer at all branches. Call 806-378-3051.
• Amarillo Railroad Museum: The museum, 3160 I Ave., is open 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Call 806-335-3333.
• Amarillo Rock Climbing House: The attraction, 500 S. Fannin St., is open 2 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 2 to 10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 8 p.m. Sundays. Call 806-418-2431.
• Amarillo Suite Escape: Visitors can attempt to escape from three rooms with rotating themes at this attraction, 715 S. Lamar St. Hours are noon to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays and noon to 11 p.m. Fridays through Sundays, plus by appointment. Cost is $20, plus tax. Call 806-640-3831.
• Amarillo Zoo: The zoo, 700 Comanchero Trail, is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Admission is $4 adults, $3 seniors and $2 children ages 3-12, and free on Monday. Call 806-381-7911.
• American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum: The facility, 2601 E. Interstate 40, is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays (closed holidays). It will feature America's Horse in Art through Oct. 13. Admission is $7 adults, $5 seniors, $4 veterans, $3 children ages 6 to 18 and free for active-duty military and children 5 and younger. Call 806-376-4811. 
• Arts in the Sunset: The galleries, 3701 Plains Blvd., are generally open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Admission is free. Call 806-353-5700.
• Bill’s Backyard Classics: The classic car and truck museum, 5309 S. Washington St., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Admission is $10 for ages 13 and older. Call 806-373-8194.
• Caprock Canyons State Park: The canyon, 850 Caprock Canyons State Park Road near Quitaque, is open daily. Park admission of $4 adults, $2 seniors. Call 806-455-1492.
• Cerulean Gallery: The gallery, 814 S. Taylor St., will feature Common Threads through Oct. 10. It's open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and by appointment Saturdays. Call 806-576-0063.
• The Citadelle Art Museum: The Canadian art museum will feature Sordid & Sacred: The Beggars in Rembrandt's Etchings from Sept. 21 to Dec. 22. The museum is located at 520 Nelson Ave. in Canadian. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Admission is $10 adults, $8 seniors and free children 17 and younger. Call 806-323-8899.
• Don Harrington Discovery Center: The center currently features the Aviation exhibition; Rescue will open Sept. 22. Located at 1200 Streit Drive, it's is open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sundays throughout the summer. Admission is $11 adults, $8 children and students (to age 22), military and seniors. Call 806-355-9547.
• Escape the Trap House: This escape-room attraction, 12851 Interstate 27, features rotating rooms in the old home of Chainsaw Massacre haunted house. It's open 5 to 11 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $25. Call 806-337-0749.
• Extreme Laser Tag: Take aim at this indoor attraction, 2503 S.W. 45th Ave. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays, 2 to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 2 to 7 p.m. Sundays, or by appointment. Admission is $6, plus tax, per person per game; group rates available. Call 806-367-8954.
• Harrington House: The historic home, 1600 S. Polk St., features its fall exhibition through Oct. 30. Free tours are conducted on the half hour from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 806-374-5490.
• Kwahadi Indian Museum: Celebrate the legacy of the Native American population on the Plains and the Kwahadi Dancers at this museum, 9151 E. Interstate 40. Admission $5 adults, $3 children. Hours are noon to 5 pm. Thursdays through Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays in June, July and August, and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from September through May. Call 806-335-3175.
• Lake Meredith National Recreation Area: The park, located 50 miles northeast of Amarillo near Fritch, is open 24 hours a day. The area also includes Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument. Admission is free. Call 806-857-3151.
• Palo Duro Adventure Park and Zip Line: This attraction, located near the entrance of Palo Duro Canyon State Park, is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays (plus Labor Day) through Labor Day, weather permitting. Call 806-488-2260.
• Palo Duro Canyon State Park: The canyon, 12 miles east of Canyon on Texas Highway 217, is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission $5. Call 806-488-2227.
• Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum: The museum, 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon, features Pop Culture through Dec. 31 and Native Lifeways of the Plains through May 2019. It's open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays and 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays from June through August. Admission is $10 adults, $9 seniors, $5 children and free for members and children younger than 4. Call 806-651-2244.
• River Breaks Ranch: This attraction, 7802 Durrett Drive, offers sporting clays, team roping, horse racing and more. Call 806-374-0357.
• Southern Light Gallery: The art gallery, located on the first floor of Ware Student Commons on Amarillo College's Washington Street campus, features Gary Goldberg's Texas Singer-Songwriters: An Americana Portrait through Sept. 12, then Michael Amato's Fear Culture, U.S.A. beginning Sept. 17. It's open 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. Fridays and 2 to 5:50 p.m. Sundays. Call 806-345-5654.
• Sports World: This attraction, 9400 Canyon Drive, offers miniature golf and a go-kart track. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays, noon to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 9 p.m. Sundays. Call 806-331-7223. 
• Starlight Ranch Event Center: The event center's zip lines, a 10,000-square-foot maze, miniature golf and more are open 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. It's located at 1415 Sunrise Drive. Zip line prices are $25 for first ride, $7 for additional rides. Maze price is $5 per walkthrough. Day passes are $50; night passes (7 p.m. to midnight) are $40. Call 806-683-7883.
• Texas Air & Space Museum: The museum, 10001 American Drive, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Admission is free; donations accepted. Call 806-335-9159.
• Texas Panhandle War Memorial: The memorial, 4101 S. Georgia St., is open 24 hours a day year-round. Admission is free. Call 806-353-3300 or 806-674-0495.
• Wildcat Bluff Nature Center: The center, 2301 N. Soncy Road, is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Admission $4 adults, $3 seniors and children. Call 806-352-6007.
• Xcape Room Warehouse: The escape room attraction, 714 S.E. 10th Ave., is open from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays, noon to 11 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays; other times available by appointment. Admission $25. Call 806-353-6353.

Chip Chandler is a producer for Panhandle PBS. He can be contacted at Chip.Chandler@actx.edu, at @chipchandler1 on Twitter and on Facebook.