By Chip Chandler — Producer

Be thankful for all of your entertainment options around Amarillo — gathered here in one convenient place!

Nov. 15

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald: Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) teams with Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) to battle the evil wizard Grindelwald (Johnny Depp). (Previews Nov. 15; opens Nov. 16. United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd.; Cinergy Amarillo, 9201 Cinergy Square; and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Instant Family: Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne star as a couple who adopt a trio of siblings. (Previews Nov. 15; opens Nov. 16. United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd., and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; others may follow)

Widows: Viola Davis stars in this crime drama from director Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave). (Previews Nov. 15; opens Nov. 16. United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd., and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; others may follow)

National Philanthropy Day luncheon: Area benefactors will be honored at this annual event for Texas Plains chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. (11:30 a.m. Nov. 15, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Ballroom, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tables $375 to $3,000; individual seats $50. 806-654-2599)

Wolflin Square Open House: Celebrate the arrival of the holidays with shopping specials, Santa Claus, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, carolers and more. (Noon to 8 p.m. Nov. 15, The Shops at Wolflin Square, 1901 S. Georgia St. Free. 806-378-5417)

Downtown Lunchtime Book Club: Join the discussion of any recent book you've read. (12:15 p.m. Nov. 15, Amarillo Public Library Downtown Branch, 413 S.E. Fourth Ave. Free. 806-378-3054)

Harry Potter Book Club: Enjoy a screening of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. (5 p.m. Nov. 15, Amarillo Public Library East Branch, 2232 E. 27th Ave. Free. 806-342-1589)

Fall Folk Music Festival: Amarillo musicians Hilary Marie, Yvonne Perea, The Schilling Girls and Josh Paulson will perform. (5 p.m. Nov. 15, The Drunken Oyster, 7606 S.W. 45th Ave. No cover. 806-418-6668)

Grey's Anatomy Trivia: Test your knowledge of the soapy medical drama. (6 p.m. Nov. 15, Art Trek Studio, 3701 Plains Blvd., Suite 60. Cost $35. 806-559-7239)

Wine Down & Dessert Wars: Sample an array of wines and desserts at this Townsquare Media event. (6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 15, Rex Baxter Building on the Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave. Tickets $20 advance, $30 at the door. 806-355-9777)

Eddie Esler: The Amarillo singer-songwriter will perform. (6:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Pescaraz, 3415 S. Bell St., Suite K. No cover. 806-350-5430)

Festival of Trees Family Night: Get a sneak preview of this annual fundraiser for Panhandle Community Services with a holiday stoy time, kids' crafts, photos with Santa Claus and more. (6:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Ballroom, 401 S. Buchanan St. Admission $20 for family of four. 806-372-2531)

Rumble: An Indie Lens Pop-Up Screening: A rocking new documentary about the unheralded influence of Native Americans in popular music will get a free screening. Amarillo rock band Mind Plays will perform following the film. (6:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 15, Amarillo College Concert Hall Theatre on the Washington Street campus. Free. 806-371-5224)

Bandstand: This Broadway musical, filmed live on stage, depicts a group of World War II vets who work through their post-war trauma by forming a swing band. (7 p.m. Nov. 15; continues Nov. 19. Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead: This Tom Stoppard comedy shows the flip side of a certain melancholy Dane's tragedy. (7:30 p.m. Nov. 15; continues through Nov. 18. WT's Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex. Tickets $12 adults, free for WT students, faculty and staff. 806-651-2804)

A Skull in Connemara: This dark Irish comedy-drama by Martin McDonagh tells the story of a man hired to disinter skeletons to make room for more bodies. (7:30 p.m. Nov. 15; continues through Nov. 18. Amarillo Little Theatre Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle. Ticket prices vary. 806-355-9991)

Canned Food Drive: Enjoy music from Amarillo rock act Brian Wynne & The Radio Band for free with one bulk-sized can of food (or pay $10). (8 p.m. Nov. 15, Golden Light Cantina, 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. 806-374-9237)

Rock Eupora: The one-man rock band will perform with Amarillo band Lake Dads. (9 p.m. Nov. 15, The 806 Coffee + Lounge, 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-322-1806)

Nov. 16

We the Animals: Three boys struggle with growing up in this coming-of-age tale based on the Justin Torres novel. (Opens Nov. 16, Premiere Cinemas Westgate Mall 6, 7701 W. Interstate 40)

Lighting Up the Bricks: Pampa's downtown area will flip on the Christmas lights. (5 p.m. Nov. 16, downtown Pampa. Free. 806-688-0207)

Parents Night Out: Children 4 to 11 can enjoy experiments, hands-on exhibits and dinner. (5:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Don Harrington Discovery Center, 1200 Streit Drive. Members: $20 first child, $15 each additional; nonmembers: $25 first child, $20 each additional. 806-355-9547)

Project 9 Open House: Enjoy wine and shopping at this home decor store. (6 p.m. Nov. 16, Project 9, 2800 Civic Circle, Suite 800. 806-231-0562)

Comanche Moon: The Amarillo progressive Americana band will perform. (6:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Hotel Turkey, 201 Third St. in Turkey. No cover. 806-423-1151)

Festival of Trees: One-of-a-kind Christmas trees will be auctioned off at this annual fundraiser for Panhandle Community Services. (6:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Ballroom, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $30 each or $25 couples, plus fees. 806-372-2531)

Mike Fuller: The Amarillo folk singer-songwriter will perform. (6:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Pescaraz, 3415 S. Bell St., Suite K. No cover. 806-350-5430)

Hilary Marie: The Amarillo singer-songwriter will play. (7 p.m. Nov. 16, Off the Hook Seafood, 626 S. Polk St., Suite 200. No cover. 806-350-1400)

The Solano Project: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (7​ p.m. Nov. 16, I Don't Know Sports Bar & Grill, 1301 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-7985)

Amarillo Symphony: The orchestra will continue its 94th season with Leopold Stokowski's transcription of Johannes Sebastian Bach's Little Fugue in G Minor and Cantata 140, Gustav Mahler's Kindertotenlieder and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony No. 41. Mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges will be featured. (7:30 p.m. Nov. 16; continues Nov. 17. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $16 to $55, plus fees. 806-376-8782)

James Owens: The Amarillo singer will perform. (7:30 p.m. Nov. 16, The Drunken Oyster, 7606 S.W. 45th Ave. No cover. 806-418-6668)

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead: This Tom Stoppard comedy shows the flip side of a certain melancholy Dane's tragedy. (7:30 p.m. Nov. 16; continues through Nov. 18. WT's Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex. Tickets $12 adults, free for WT students, faculty and staff. 806-651-2804)

Boss 420: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (8 p.m. Nov. 16, Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-6698)

Velvet Funk: An acoustic trio from the band will perform. (8 p.m. Nov. 16, Metropolitan — A Speakeasy, 9181 Town Square Blvd. No cover. 806-242-0117)

Moon Dog: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (8 p.m. Nov. 16, Joe Daddy's, 2108 Paramount Blvd. No cover. 806-463-7900)

A Skull in Connemara: This dark Irish comedy-drama by Martin McDonagh tells the story of a man hired to disinter skeletons to make room for more bodies. (8 p.m. Nov. 16; continues through Nov. 18. Amarillo Little Theatre Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle. Ticket prices vary. 806-355-9991)

Devlon Jones, KT Butler and Friends: The Amarillo soul/gospel singers will perform. (9 p.m. Nov. 16, Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. Cover $10 from 7 to 11 p.m. 806-584-9571)

Southern Fried: The classic rock band will perform. (9 p.m. Nov. 16, 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St. Cover $5 for guys and free for women. 806-356-0873)

When Particles Collide: The Maine rock band will perform with Amarillo band Smooth Taste. (9 p.m. Nov. 16, Golden Light Cantina, 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. 806-374-9237)

Mind Plays: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (9 p.m. Nov. 16, Skooterz, 4100 Bushland Blvd. Cover. 806-355-6600)

Montu: The Oklahoma jam band will perform. (10 p.m. Nov. 16, Leftwood's, 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. 806-367-9840)

Nov. 17

Sight Before Christmas Toy Drive: This seventh-annual holiday charity event will feature entertainment, food, pictures with Santa Claus and more. (6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 17, Amarillo Vision Specialists, 3700 E. Interstate 40. 806-372-1977)

C4 Team Roping: More roping action. (8 a.m. Nov. 17; continues Nov. 18. Amarillo National Center on Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3701 E. 10th Ave. Free. 806-376-7767)

Friends of the Amarillo Public Library Book Sale: Pick up some new favorites for $5 per bag. The Friends-Only Night is 6:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 16. (9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 17; continues Nov. 18. Amarillo Public Library Downtown Branch, 413 S.E. Fourth Ave. Free. 806-378-3054)

Texas High Plains Writers: Author Bill Briscoe (Pepperman mystery series) will speak. (9:30 a.m. Nov. 17, Edward Davis Room in First Bank Southwest Tower, 600 S. Tyler St. Free. 806-683-3197)

Extra Life: Gamers of all kinds can take part in a 12-hour gaming marathon to raise funds for Children's Miracle Network of Amarillo in this Yellow City Comic Con event. (10 a.m. to 10 p.m Nov. 17, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Ballroom, 401 S. Buchanan St. Entry fee $10; donation pages can be set up here. brandon@yellowcitycon.com)

Lotus on the Lawn: Take an all-levels yoga class on the lawn at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. (10 a.m. Nov. 17, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon. Cost $10 members, $15 nonmembers. 806-651-2244)

Kids' Scavenger Hunt: Children and their families can look for specific natural treasures in an easy hike at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. The event is part of National Take-A-Hike Day. (11 a.m. Nov. 17, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, 12 miles east of Canyon on Texas Highway 217. Free with park admission of $5. 806-488-2227)

Puppy Tales: Kids can practice their skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs. (11 a.m. Nov. 17, Amarillo Public Library Downtown Branch, 413 S.E. Fourth Ave. Free. 806-378-3054)

Santa's Arrival at Westgate Mall: The jolly old soul returns for his yearly stay at Westgate Mall. (11 a.m. Nov. 17, Westgate Mall, 7701 W. Interstate 40. Free. 806-676-2180)

Prayer Brunch: The Open and Affirming Congregations of the Texas Panhandle will celebrate its second anniversary. (11:30 a.m. Nov. 17, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1601 S. Georgia St. 806-376-6316)

BollySwag: The Amarillo Bollywood Dance Group will offer a special performance. (1 p.m. Nov. 17, Amarillo High School Auditorium, 4225 Danbury Drive. Tickets $10; free for children 4 and younger. 856-863-3620 or 856-863-3635)

A Christmas Story screening: The holiday classic will get a free screening in Shamrock. (1 p.m. Nov. 17, Texas Theater, 217 N. Main St. in Shamrock. Free. 806-216-0649)

Dumas' Candy Cane Lane: This shopping expo will feature photos with Santa, cookie decorating, hay rides, food and more. (4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Moore County Courthouse Square on Dumas Avenue. Free. 806-935-2123)

Rock Art Hike: Look for ancient rock art and mortar holes in an easy-to-moderate hike at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. The event is part of National Take-A-Hike Day. (4 p.m. Nov. 17, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, 12 miles east of Canyon on Texas Highway 217. Free with park admission of $5. 806-488-2227)

Live Music at Bar Z: Amarillo classic rock band Jackie Haney & The Geezers Are All Gone will perform, and a food truck will be on site. (6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 17, Bar Z Winery, 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541. No cover. 806-488-2214)

Brandon Kent: The Corpus Christi-based country singer will perform. (6:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Hotel Turkey, 201 Third St. in Turkey. No cover. 806-423-1151)

Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo folk singer-songwriter will perform. (6:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Pescaraz, 3415 S. Bell St., Suite K. No cover. 806-350-5430)

Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo guitarist will play. (7 p.m. Nov. 17, Moondoggy's Pizza & Pub, 626 S. Polk St. No cover. 806-350-1400)

Chawn & Sarah Unplugged: The Amarillo rockers will give an acoustic show. (7 p.m. Nov. 17, Wild Bill's Fillin' Station, 3811 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-372-4500)

Off the Hook Grand Opening: Amarillo singer-songwriter Hilary Marie and party band Velvet Funk will perform for the seafood restaurant's official opening. (7 p.m. Nov. 17, Off the Hook Seafood, 626 S. Polk St., Suite 200. No cover. 806-350-1400)

The Solano Project: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (7​ p.m. Nov. 17, I Don't Know Sports Bar & Grill, 1301 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-7985)

Amarillo Symphony: The orchestra will continue its 94th season with Leopold Stokowski's transcription of Johannes Sebastian Bach's Little Fugue in G Minor and Cantata 140, Gustav Mahler's Kindertotenlieder and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony No. 41. Mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges will be featured. (7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $16 to $55, plus fees. 806-376-8782)

Asleep at the Wheel: The beloved Texas swing band will perform their Christmas show in Wellington. (7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, The Ritz Theatre, 902 East Ave. in Wellington. Tickets $50. 806-447-0090) 

Monarch: The Amarillo band will perform in a fundraiser for United Way. (7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, The Hanger, 110 Aviation Place. Tickets $5 advance, $8 at door. 806-680-3665)

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead: This Tom Stoppard comedy shows the flip side of a certain melancholy Dane's tragedy. (7:30 p.m. Nov. 17; continues through Nov. 18. WT's Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex. Tickets $12 adults, free for WT students, faculty and staff. 806-651-2804)

Andy Chase: The Amarillo singer-songwriter will perform. (8 p.m. Nov. 17, Metropolitan — A Speakeasy, 9181 Town Square Blvd. No cover. 806-242-0117)

The Average Joes: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (8 p.m. Nov. 17, Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-6698)

A Skull in Connemara: This dark Irish comedy-drama by Martin McDonagh tells the story of a man hired to disinter skeletons to make room for more bodies. (8 p.m. Nov. 17; continues through Nov. 18. Amarillo Little Theatre Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle. Ticket prices vary. 806-355-9991)

Vulgar Display of Pong: The Shakehands AMA Center City competitive garage pong circuit's latest tournament has room for 32 players. (8 p.m. Nov. 17, 1307 N. Forest St. Entry fee $10.)

Esquire Jazz Band: The house band will perform. (9 p.m. Nov. 17, Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. Cover $10 from 7 to 11 p.m. 806-584-9571)

Goodfella: The Oklahoma metal band will perform with Gooschi EX.T.C., Yung Raimi and more. (9 p.m. Nov. 17, Zombiez Bar & Grill, 711 S.W. 10th Ave. Cover. 806-331-7305)

Mind Plays: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (9 p.m. Nov. 17, Skooterz, 4100 Bushland Blvd. Cover. 806-355-6600)

Moon Dog: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (9 p.m. Nov. 17, Broken Spoke Lounge, 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-373-9149)

Vince Van & The Outlaws: The Oklahoma outlaw country band will perform. (9 p.m. Nov. 17, Whiskey River, 4001 S.W. 51st Ave. No cover. 806-367-6163)

Your Brother's Uncle: The Lubbock country band will perform. (9 p.m. Nov. 17, 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St. Cover $5 for guys and free for women. 806-356-0873)

Drew Fish Band: The Texas country band will perform in Canadian. (9:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Stumblin' Goat Saloon, 217 S. Second St. in Canadian. Cover $5. 806-323-9257)

Lane Provence, Chad Feemster and Kerry Scheller: The Amarillo cowboy singers will perform. (10 p.m. Nov. 17, Golden Light Cantina, 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. 806-374-9237)

Scorpio Takeover: DJ G Money will spin for this party. (10 p.m. Nov. 17, Fresh Start Community Center, 612 N. Polk St. Cover $5; free for Scorpios. Tables of eight $25. 806-418-2380)

Texas Hip-Hop Showcase: Hear the latest in hip-hop. (10 p.m. Nov. 17, Leftwood's, 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. 806-367-9840)

Nov. 18

C4 Team Roping: More roping action. (8 a.m. Nov. 18, Amarillo National Center on Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3701 E. 10th Ave. Free. 806-376-7767)

Original Toy Run: Get your motors running for this fundraiser for Amarillo Area CASA. The parade will end with a party featuring food, free beverage, prize drawings, music from Moon Dog and more. (11 a.m. Nov. 18, Tripp's Harley-Davidson, 6040 W. Interstate 40, to Advo Co., 5241 S. Washington St. Entry fee $15, a new toy or both. 806-352-2021)

Shelton Rohling: The Lubbock singer will perform for the brunch crowd. (11 a.m. Nov. 18, The Drunken Oyster, 7606 S.W. 45th Ave. No cover. 806-418-6668)

Castle in the Sky: The Studio Ghibli Fest 2018 continues with this classic story of friendship, air pirates and a floating castle. (12:55 p.m. Nov. 18 [English-dubbed]; continues through Nov. 20. United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd., and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Borger Christmas Open House: The Borger Downtown Merchants Association will host this holiday event. (1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 18, downtown Borger. 806-464-5200)

Friends of the Amarillo Public Library Book Sale: Pick up some new favorites for $3 per bag. The Friends-Only Night is 6:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 16. (2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 18, Amarillo Public Library Downtown Branch, 413 S.E. Fourth Ave. Free. 806-378-3054)

6th Street Saloon Chili Cookoff: Enter your chili by Nov. 10, or come sample the goods made by others. The day also will include live music. (2 p.m. Nov. 18, 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St. Entry fee $25; tasting fee $5. 806-356-0873)

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead: This Tom Stoppard comedy shows the flip side of a certain melancholy Dane's tragedy. (2:30 p.m. Nov. 18, WT's Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex. Tickets $12 adults, free for WT students, faculty and staff. 806-651-2804)

A Skull in Connemara: This dark Irish comedy-drama by Martin McDonagh tells the story of a man hired to disinter skeletons to make room for more bodies. (2:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Amarillo Little Theatre Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle. Ticket prices vary. 806-355-9991)

Amarillo College Orchestra: The student ensemble will perform with the young musicians of the AC Suzuki program. (3 p.m. Nov. 18, Amarillo College Concert Hall Theatre. Free. 806-371-5340)

Nov. 19

Robin Hood: Taron Egerton (Kingsmen) and Jamie Foxx star in the latest version of this oft-told tale. (Previews Nov. 19; opens Nov. 20. United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd.; others may follow)

Bandstand: This Broadway musical, filmed live on stage, depicts a group of World War II vets who work through their post-war trauma by forming a swing band. (7 p.m. Nov. 19, Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Castle in the Sky: The Studio Ghibli Fest 2018 continues with this classic story of friendship, air pirates and a floating castle. (7 p.m. Nov. 19 [subtitled]; continues through Nov. 20. United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd., and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Crafty Group: Bring a knitting, quilting or needlework project and share ideas. (7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Amarillo Public Library East Branch, 2232 E. 27th Ave. Free. 806-342-1589)

Over the River and Through the Woods auditions: Roles in this family comedy (to be staged Jan. 17 to 27) are available for two men and two women ages 60 to 80, and one man and one woman ages 25 to 35. (7:30 p.m. Nov. 19; continues Nov. 20. Amarillo Little Theatre Main Stage, 2019 Civic Circle. 806-355-9991)

Sleepspent: The Texas-based indie rock band will perform. (9 p.m. Nov. 19, The 806 Coffee + Lounge, 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover; donations accepted. 806-322-1806)

Nov. 20

Creed II: The young boxer (Michael B. Jordan) faces off against the son of Ivan Drago, who killed his father in a boxing match in Rocky IV. (Previews Nov. 20, opens Nov. 21; United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd., and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; others may follow)

Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope head off to a new adventure when they find a wi-fi router. (Previews Nov. 20, opens Nov. 21; United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd., and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; others may follow)

Amarillo Community Prayer Breakfast: Chad Hennings, an Air Force veteran and former Dallas Cowboy, will headline the annual event. (6 to 8 a.m. Nov. 20, Amarillo Civic Center Complex North Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $10. 806-353-0880)

Amarillo College Suzuki Solo Recital: Student musicians will perform. (7 p.m. Nov. 20, Amarillo College Concert Hall Theatre. Free. 806-371-5340)

Castle in the Sky: The Studio Ghibli Fest 2018 continues with this classic story of friendship, air pirates and a floating castle. (7 p.m. Nov. 20 [English-dubbed], United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd., and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Michael D. Coon: The singer-songwriter will be featured on the FireSongs concert series. (7 p.m. Nov. 20, Fire Slice Pizzeria, 7306 S.W. 34th Ave., Suite 10. No cover. 806-331-2232)

Transgender Day of Remembrance: Join a candlelight vigil for trans people around the country. (7 p.m. Nov. 20, Amarillo Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4901 Cornell St. 806-355-9351)

Over the River and Through the Woods auditions: Roles in this family comedy (to be staged Jan. 17 to 27) are available for two men and two women ages 60 to 80, and one man and one woman ages 25 to 35. (7:30 p.m. Nov. 20, Amarillo Little Theatre Main Stage, 2019 Civic Circle. 806-355-9991)

The Sound of Music: The hills are alive in this national tour of the iconic musical, part of Civic Amarillo and Celebrity Attractions' Broadway Spotlight Series. (7:30 p.m. Nov. 20; continues Nov. 21. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $27 to $68, plus fees. 806-378-3096)

Horn Choir: The student players will perform. (7:30 p.m. Nov. 21, West Texas A&M University Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall. Free. 806-681-2840)

Nov. 21

Vibrant Vocab: This biweekly storytime focuses on building vocabularies. (3:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Amarillo Public Library Downtown Branch, 413 S.E. Fourth Ave. Free. 806-378-3054)

The Sound of Music: The hills are alive in this national tour of the iconic musical, part of Civic Amarillo and Celebrity Attractions' Broadway Spotlight Series. (7:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $27 to $68, plus fees. 806-378-3096)

Comedy Open Mic: Try your hand alongside comics from Yellow City Comedy & Productions. (9 p.m. Nov. 21, The 806 Coffee + Lounge, 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover; donations accepted. 806-322-1806)

Nov. 22

Turkey Trot: The annual Thanksgiving morning race will help you burn calories before your big meal. (9 a.m. Nov. 22, Thompson Park, 2401 Dumas Drive. Registration fee $30 or $25 for Lone Star Runners Club members; increases $5 on Nov. 21. 806-584-4984 or 806-433-6270)

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)

Kilo Road: The Amarillo band hosts an open-mic session. (7 p.m., Zombiez Bar & Grill, 711 S.W. 10th Ave. Cover. 806-331-7305)

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 will test your knowledge in a variety of subjects. (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 (Call ahead for Thanksgiving)

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

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

Salsa Night: DJ Javier Chaparro spins. (7 p.m., Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. No cover. 806-584-9571)

Ace & Andy: The Solano Project members perform. (7 p.m., Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-6698)

Buster Bledsoe: The Amarillo country singer hosts open-mic night. (7 p.m., Wild Bill's Fillin' Station, 3811 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-372-4500)

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 Moondoggy's: Sing along. (9 p.m., Moondoggy's Pizza & Pub, 626 S. Polk St. No cover. 806-350-1400)

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)

Tejano Thursday: Dance to your favorite cumbia, norteño and other beats. (10 p.m., Throwbacks Sports Bar, 7150 S. Bell St. 806-418-4482)

Fridays

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

DJs: Dance to favorite tunes. (10 p.m., Throwbacks Sports Bar, 7150 S. Bell St. 806-418-4482)

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 Buckles Lounge: The popular service offers a variety of songs. (9 p.m., Buckles Lounge, 6800 E. Interstate 40. No cover. 806-379-8064)

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)

DE Entertainment Karaoke: Sing to your heart's content. (9 p.m., The Handle Bar & Grill, 3415 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-803-9538)

DJ Noah: The Amarillo DJ spins. (9 p.m., The Gem, 2203 S. Austin St. No cover. 806-355-7838)

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 Border Cantos | Sonic Border through Dec. 9 and Burning Ring of Fire through Dec. 30. 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 month 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). 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., is 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 through 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 Rescue. 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 free tours 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 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 Joann Pruitt's Looking Down through Jan. 9. 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.