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Weekend Planner: Complete guide to Amarillo-area fun through Oct. 18, with live music, shopping expos, haunts, art, more

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Old Dominion will perform Oct. 11 in Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium

By Chip Chandler — Producer

Your all-inclusive guide to fun through Oct. 18, from Flavor Flav to haunted houses and art shows to opera, plus tons of live music.

 

Oct. 11

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Bad Times at the El Royale: Seven strangers (including Jon Hamm, Dakota Johnson, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Bridges and more) meet in a rundown, secret-filled hotel. (Previews Oct. 11; opens Oct. 12. United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd.; Cinergy Amarillo, 9201 Cinergy Square; and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

First Man: Ryan Gosling stars as astronaut Neil Armstrong in director Damien Chazelle's anticipated new biopic. (Previews Oct. 11, opens Oct. 12.United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd.; Cinergy Amarillo, 9201 Cinergy Square; and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween: More adventures in R.L. Stein-land. (Previews Oct. 11; opens Oct. 12. United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd.; Cinergy Amarillo, 9201 Cinergy Square; and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer: This crowdfunded true-crime film details the distrubing crimes of a Philadelphia doctor who ran an abortion clinic and was sentenced to life without parole after being accused of infanticide and performing illegal abortions. (Previews Oct. 11; opens Oct. 12. United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd., and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Dinosaur Club: Kids ages 6 to 10 can enjoy dinosaur stories and crafts. (4 to 5 p.m. Oct. 11, Amarillo Public Library North Branch, 1500 N.E. 24th Ave. Free. 806-381-7931)

Just Between Friends Prime Time Shopping Presale: The consignment sale will return for its fall/winter event. (4 to 9 p.m. Oct. 11; continues through Oct. 14. Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St. Admission $8. 806-674-7858)

Flavors of Amarillo & Mariachi Festival: The annual celebration of Hispanic food and music will return, featuring singer Jenni Lopez(5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 11, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Ballroom, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $20 in advance, $30 at door. 806-379-8800)

La Bella's on Olsen Live: Amarillo singer Dannie Lake will perform for the concert series. (5:30 p.m. Oct. 11, La Bella's, 3801 S. Olsen Blvd. No cover. 806-352-5050)

Savor the Goods: Panhandle PBS's next farm-to-table evening will feature Chef Rory Schepisi, who'll provide a dinner featuring Certified Angus Beef and locally sourced produce from the Texas Panhandle region. (5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 11, The Piehl Barn, 900 Farm-to-Market Road 2381 in Bushland. Tickets $75. 806-371-5477)

Sip & Spell: Test both your spelling and drinking skills. (6:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Recreation, 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 103 in Canyon. Free. 806-656-0665)

Tracing Light: Landscapes from Maui opening reception: Artist Catherine Prose will discuss an exhibition that focuses on a traumatic vacation to Hawaii in this exhibition. (6 p.m. Oct. 11; exhibition on view through Oct. 27. Dord Fitz Formal Gallery at West Texas A&M University's Mary Moody Northen Hall. Free. 806-651-2799)

Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo folk singer-songwriter will perform. (6:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Pescaraz, 3415 S. Bell St., Suite K. No cover. 806-350-5430)

Johnny Reverb Holston: The Amarillo blues-rocker will perform. (7 p.m. Oct. 11, The Handle Bar & Grill, 3415 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-803-9538)

Pentley Holmes: The multi-genre singer-songwriter will perform. (7 p.m. Oct. 11, Six Car Pub & Brewery, 625 S. Polk St. No cover. 806-576-3396)

Salsa Night: DJ Javier Chaparro will spin. (7 p.m. Oct. 11, Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. Cover $10. 806-584-9571)

Amarillo College Piano Series: Pianist William Westney will perform. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Amarillo College Concert Hall Theatre. Free. 806-371-5340)

Doctor Who season premiere: Catch a big-screen encore the new season opener with new doctor Jodie Whittaker. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 10; continues Oct. 11. Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Old Dominion: The Nashville-based country act will perform with openers Michael Ray and High Valley(7:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $29.50 to $59.50, plus fees. 806-378-3096)

MFKZ: This genre-bending anime film is a collaboration between French comic artist Guillaume “Run” Renard and Japanese animation house Studio 4°C. (7 p.m. Oct. 11 [English-dubbed]; continues Oct. 16. United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd., and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Bloody Disgusting Presents: The three-week film series will conclude with a double feature of Sweet Sixteen (1983) and The Convent (2000). (7 p.m. Oct. 11, United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd.)

WTAMU Collegiate Rodeo: Cowboys and cowgirls from around the Southwest region of National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association will compete. (7 p.m. Oct. 11; continues through Oct. 13. Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave. Admission $10. 806-376-7767)

James Owens: The Amarillo singer-songwriter will perform. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 11, The Drunken Oyster, 7606 S.W. 45th Ave. No cover. 806-418-6668)

WTAMU Saxophone Studio: The student musicians will perform. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 11, West Texas A&M University Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall. Free. 806-681-2840)

Erin O'Dowd: The cosmic Americana singer will perform. (8 p.m. Oct. 11, The 806 Coffee + Lounge, 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover; donations accepted. 806-322-1806)

Chad Miller: The West Texas singer-songwriter will perform. (9 p.m. Oct. 11, Broken Spoke Lounge, 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-373-9149)

Jamie Wyatt: The touring singer-songwriter will perform. (10 p.m. Oct. 11, Hoots Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road. Cover.)

 

Oct. 12

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Love, Gilda: The comedian and original Saturday Night Live star's brief life is recounted in this intimate documentary. Click here for my review. (Opens Oct. 12, Premiere Cinemas Westgate Mall 6, 7701 W. Interstate 40)

Just Between Friends: The consignment sale will return for its fall/winter event. (9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 12; continues through Oct. 14. Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St. Admission $3. 806-674-7858)

The Peddler Show: Shop at booths from a selection of designers, artisans, crafters and others at this annual expo. (11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 12; continues through Oct. 14. Amarillo Civic Center Complex North Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St. Admission $7 ages 13 and older. 800-775-2774)

Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm and Maze: The family attraction opens for its new season, with a new giant corn maze, activities, games and more. (5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 12; open weekends through Nov. 4. 12908 S. Bell St. Admission $13.95 plus tax for ages 3 and older; seniors $10 plus tax. ​Zip lines are an additional $2 per ride or $5 for three rides. Apples for the apple cannon are sold by medium or large buckets. 806-373-9600)

Eddie Esler: The Amarillo singer-songwriter will perform. (6:30 p.m. Oct. 12, Pescaraz, 3415 S. Bell St., Suite K. No cover. 806-350-5430)

Jerry Serrano: The Lubbock musician will perform. (6:30 p.m. Oct. 12, Hotel Turkey, 201 Third St. in Turkey. No cover. 806-423-1151)

Mike Fuller: The Amarillo folk singer-songwriter will perform. (6:30 p.m. Oct. 12, Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. Cover $10 after 7 p.m. 806-584-9571)

Ace & Andy: The Solano Project members will play. (7 p.m. Oct. 12, Moondoggy's Pizza & Pub, 626 S. Polk St. No cover. 806-350-1400)

Amarillo Scaregrounds: The haunt features five scenarios in one location. This is High Plains Food Night with a $10 discount with five cans. (7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 12; continues Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27, plus Oct. 28 and 31. 2736 S.W. 10th Ave., Admission $5, $15 or $20 per haunt; $35 for all; $50 for unlimited access. 806-367-9516)

Clyde & The Milltailers: The Colorado roots band will perform with Lightnin' Luke and King Strang(7 p.m. Oct. 12, Six Car Pub & Brewery, 625 S. Polk St. No cover. 806-576-3396)

Frightmare: The downtown haunt returns for another season of scares. (7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 12; continues Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27 and Oct. 28 to 31. 816 S. Van Buren St. Admission $20. 806-373-2292)

Junior Vasquez: The Lubbock rocker will perform. (7 p.m. Oct. 12, Teddy Jack's Armadillo Grill, 5080 S. Coulter St. No cover. 806-322-0113)

6th Street Massacre: The Route 66 haunt returns. (7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 12; continues Fridays and Saturdays through October, plus Oct. 31. 3015 S.W. Sixth Ave. Admission $25. 806-337-0749)

Tommy Davis & Panhandle Wind: The Amarillo country band will perform. (7​ p.m. Oct. 12, I Don't Know Sports Bar & Grill, 1301 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-7985)

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. (7 p.m. Oct. 12, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, 12 miles east of Canyon on Texas Highway 217. Free with park admission of $5. 806-488-2227)

WTAMU Collegiate Rodeo: Cowboys and cowgirls from around the Southwest region of National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association will compete. (7 p.m. Oct. 12; continues through Oct. 13. Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave. Admission $10. 806-376-7767)

The Jim Laughlin Quartet: The Amarillo jazz combo will perform. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 12, The Drunken Oyster, 7606 S.W. 45th Ave. No cover. 806-418-6668)

The Austin Brazille Trio: The Amarillo jazz combo will perform. (8 p.m. Oct. 12, Metropolitan — A Speakeasy, 9181 Town Square Blvd. No cover. 806-242-0117)

Jackie Haney & The Geezers Gone Wild: The Amarillo classic rock band will perform. (8 p.m. Oct. 12, Joe Daddy's, 2108 Paramount Blvd. No cover. 806-463-7900)

Maze of Mayhem: Find your way through a haunted maze or take a 70-foot drop off the Tower of Fear Zipline in this Halloween attraction at Starlight Ranch Event Center(8 p.m. to midnight Oct. 12; continues Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27. Starlight Ranch Event Center, 1415 Sunrise Drive. Tickets $15 maze, $20 zipline, $30 both. 806-556-4456)

Texas Blues Rangers: The Amarillo band will perform. (8 p.m. Oct. 12, Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-6698)

Go on Fiv5: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (9 p.m. Oct. 12, Whiskey River, 4001 S.W. 51st Ave. No cover. 806-367-6163)

Jack Cryver Band: The Amarillo country-rock band will perform. (9 p.m. Oct. 12, 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St. Cover $5 for guys and free for women. 806-356-0873)

Polk Street Jazz: The Amarillo combo will perform. (9 p.m. Oct. 12, Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. Cover $10. 806-584-9571)

Kyndra Lee: The regional Texas singer will perform. (10 p.m. Oct. 12, Leftwood's, 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. 806-367-9840)

Perfect Strangers: The Deep Purple and Rainbow tribute band will perform. (10 p.m. Oct. 12, Austin's Texas Pub, 3121 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover $5. 806-803-9063)

Spooky Mansion: The California rock band (with a seasonally appropriate name) will perform. (10 p.m. Oct. 12, Golden Light Cantina, 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. 806-374-9237)

Zane Williams: The Texas country star will perform. (10 p.m. Oct. 12, Hoots Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road. Cover.)

 

Oct. 13

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Christmas Craft & Vendor Show: The holiday season arrives in Canyon at this shopping expo. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 13, Cole Community Center, 300 16th St. in Canyon. Free. 806-584-2928)

Heart Walk: Lace up for this annual American Heart Association benefit. (9 a.m. Oct. 13, Don Harrington Discovery Center, 1200 Streit Drive. Free; donations accepted. 866-430-9255)

Just Between Friends: The consignment sale will return for its fall/winter event. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 13; continues through Oct. 14. Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St. Admission $3. 806-674-7858)

Little Habitat on the Prairie: Learn more about Caprock Canyon's prairie ecosystem during a short hike. (9 a.m. Oct. 13, Caprock Canyons State Park, 850 Caprock Canyons State Park Road near Quitaque. Free with park admission of $4 adults, $2 seniors. 806-455-1492)

The Peddler Show: Shop at booths from a selection of designers, artisans, crafters and others at this annual expo. (9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 13; continues through Oct. 14. Amarillo Civic Center Complex North Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St. Admission $7 ages 13 and older. 800-775-2774)

Run! The Cops Are Here 5K: The Randall County Sheriff's Office will host this event to benefit its employee assistance fund. Costumes are encouraged. (9 a.m. Oct. 13, Joe Taco, 502 15th St. in Canyon. Registration fee $25; $20 for Lone Star Runners Club members and students. 806-231-1985)

Golden Spread Gem & Mineral Show: Rock out at this 57th annual show and sale. (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 13; continues through Oct. 14. Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St. Admission $3; free for Scouts and military. 806-674-7858)

Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm and Maze: The family attraction opens for its new season, with a new giant corn maze, activities, games and more. (10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 13; open weekends through Nov. 4. 12908 S. Bell St. Admission $13.95 plus tax for ages 3 and older; seniors $10 plus tax. ​Zip lines are an additional $2 per ride or $5 for three rides. Apples for the apple cannon are sold by medium or large buckets. 806-373-9600)

Women's Book Club: Join the club's reading challenge and read a book that's more than 100 years old. The group read book is Louisa May Alcott's Little Women(10 a.m. Oct. 13, Amarillo Public Library Northwest Branch, 6100 W. Ninth Ave. Free. 806-359-2035)

St. Mary's Fall Carnival: Enjoy food, games and more at this annual benefit for St. Mary's Cathedral School. (Noon to 7 p.m. Oct. 13, St. Mary's Cathedral School, 1200 S. Washington St. Free; game tickets $1. 806-376-9112)

Art Walk: Spearman will be bursting with art during this day-long event, which includes a Chalk Walk art competition from noon to 3:30 p.m. along Main Street; the seventh-annual Art Walk from 4 to 6 p.m., featuring gallery exhibitions of at least eight artists; and a new Farm to Table Dinner at 6 p.m. on Main Street. (noon Oct. 13, various locations in Spearman. Cost $5 per square for Chalk Walk; donations only for Art Walk; $50 for dinner, limited to 60 diners. 806-659-3329 and 806-659-5555)

Dino Day: This family event, celebrating Archeology Month, will feature a dig site on the East Lawn, fossil making and more. (1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 13, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon. Admission $5 adults, $4 seniors, free for members and children. 806-651-2244)

Art Hike: Celebrate Texas Archeology Month at Palo Duro Canyon State Park with this hike to see hidden Native American rock art. Registration is required. Bring hiking shoes and drinking water. (2 p.m. Oct. 13, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, 12 miles east of Canyon on Texas Highway 217. Free with park admission of $5. 806-488-2227)

Gerb's Wurst Bar Tailgate Party: Enjoy music (perhaps outdoors, weather permitting) from Next to KinYoung Country and The Makeshift Band, plus happy hour specials and food from the grill. (2 p.m. to midnight Oct. 13, Gerb's Wurst Bar, 7145 S. Bell St. Tickets $10. 806-398-9991)

Spooktober Stories: Listen to spooky stories around a campfire. Costumes welcome. (2 p.m. Oct. 13, Amarillo Public Library Downtown Branch, 413 S.E. Fourth Ave. Free. 806-378-3054)

Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River Festival: The fourth annual music festival will feature Noah Jenda at 3 p.m. and hONEyhoUSe at 7 p.m. (3 to 10 p.m. Oct. 13, Bar Z Winery, 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541. Tickets $20 advance, $25 at the door. 806-488-2214)

Pentley Holmes: The multi-genre singer-songwriter will perform. (6 p.m. Oct. 13, Urbana Coffee Works, 5215 Coulter St., Suite 100. No cover. 806-803-9022)

Erick Willis: The regional musician will perform. (6:30 p.m. Oct. 13, Hotel Turkey, 201 Third St. in Turkey. No cover. 806-423-1151)

Pampa's Tribute to Woody Guthrie: The iconic folk singer and Pampa native will be celebrated in a concert featuring Lubbock singer Andy Hedges and Amarillo cowboy singer Ed Montana. (6:30 p.m. Oct. 13, M.K. Brown Civic Center, 1100 W. Coronado Drive. Tickets $15. 806-378-3096 or 806-665-0883)

Amarillo Scaregrounds: The haunt features five scenarios in one location. (7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 13; continues Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27, plus Oct. 28 and 31. 2736 S.W. 10th Ave., Admission $5, $15 or $20 per haunt; $35 for all; $50 for unlimited access. 806-367-9516)

Frightmare: The downtown haunt returns for another season of scares. (7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 13; continues Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27 and Oct. 28 to 31. 816 S. Van Buren St. Admission $20. 806-373-2292)

Mad Scientist Ball: The 10th and final fundraiser for Don Harrington Discovery Center will feature music from The Space Rockers, a fully catered dinner, two open bars and a coffee bar, a photo booth, science experiments and activities, and more. (7 p.m. Oct. 13, Don Harrington Discovery Center, 1200 Streit Drive. Tickets $125. 806-355-9547)

Music Under the Stars: Musicians Cecil White and John Walker will pay tribute to Chet Atkins and Floyd Cramer in an outdoor concert. (7 p.m. Oct. 13, Caprock Canyons State Park, 850 Caprock Canyons State Park Road near Quitaque. Free with park admission of $4 adults, $2 seniors. 806-455-1492)

6th Street Massacre: The Route 66 haunt returns. (7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 13; continues Fridays and Saturdays through October, plus Oct. 31. 3015 S.W. Sixth Ave. Admission $25. 806-337-0749)

35th Birthday Red Tie Chair Affair & Gala: Thirty-five Amarillo artists and five child artists have decorated children's chairs that will be auctioned at this Ronald McDonald House Charities of Amarillo fundraiser. Six Amarillo chefs will prepare small plates, Reed Beverage will provide drinks and Maggie Burt will perform. (7 p.m. Oct. 13 at Cerulean Gallery, 814 S. Taylor St. Tickets $100; $175 for a pair. 806-358-8177)

Tommy Davis & Panhandle Wind: The Amarillo country band will perform. (7​ p.m. Oct. 13, I Don't Know Sports Bar & Grill, 1301 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-7985)

22Hundred: Greetings from Amarillo: Artist Chip Lord will discuss the history of the Ant Farm art collective and its most famous project, the Cadillac Ranch, in this special event. Musician Hayden Pedigo will perform live accompaniment to Lord's film Greetings from Amarillo(7 p.m. Oct. 13, Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren St. Admission $10 nonmembers, free members. 806-371-5050)

WTAMU Collegiate Rodeo: Cowboys and cowgirls from around the Southwest region of National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association will compete. (7 p.m. Oct. 13, Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave. Admission $10. 806-376-7767)

Amarillo Master Chorale: The choir's season-opening concert will pay tribute to Dale and the late Betty Roller, and will feature Noel-Paul Laur and several Amarillo College faculty members. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, Amarillo College Concert Hall Theatre on the Washington Street campus. Tickets $15 adults, $5 students in advance; $20 and $7 at the door. 806-371-5340)

The Marriage Among the Lanterns and The Beautiful Bridegroom: WTAMU Opera will stage these one-act, nuptially themed operas by Jacques Offenbach and Dan Shore, respectively. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 13; continues Oct. 14. West Texas A&M University Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex. Tickets $10 or $5 for students. 806-651-2840)

The Schilling Girls: The Amarillo country duo will perform. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, The Drunken Oyster, 7606 S.W. 45th Ave. No cover. 806-418-6668)

Insufficient Funds: The Amarillo party band will perform. (8 p.m. Oct. 13, Metropolitan — A Speakeasy, 9181 Town Square Blvd. No cover. 806-242-0117)

Flavor Flav: The '90s rapper will appear at Bodegas' Ultimate '90s Party. (8 p.m. Oct. 13, Bodega's, 709 S. Polk St. Tickets $15, plus fees. 806-378-5790)

Evan Bartels: The touring singer-songwriter will perform. (8 p.m. Oct. 13, Indigo at Metropolitan — A Speakeasy, 9181 Town Square Blvd. No cover. 806-242-0117)

Maze of Mayhem: Find your way through a haunted maze or take a 70-foot drop off the Tower of Fear Zipline in this Halloween attraction at Starlight Ranch Event Center(8 p.m. to midnight Oct. 13; continues Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27. Starlight Ranch Event Center, 1415 Sunrise Drive. Tickets $15 maze, $20 zipline, $30 both. 806-556-4456)

The Solano Project: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (8 p.m. Oct. 13, Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-6698)

Esquire Jazz: The house band will perform. (9 p.m. Oct. 13, Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. Cover $10. 806-584-9571)

Fire Line: The Colorado band will perform. (9 p.m. Oct. 13, Whiskey River, 4001 S.W. 51st Ave. No cover. 806-367-6163)

Jack Cryver Band: The Amarillo country-rock band will perform. (9 p.m. Oct. 13, 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St. Cover $5 for guys and free for women. 806-356-0873)

Strange Saints: The Amarillo country-rock band will perform. (9 p.m. Oct. 13, Broken Spoke Lounge, 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-373-9149)

C-Rayz Walz: The hip-hop act will perform with Masta of Ceremoniez(10 p.m. Oct. 13, Leftwood's, 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. 806-367-9840)

Hangman: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (10 p.m. Oct. 13, Austin's Texas Pub, 3121 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover $5. 806-803-9063)

Thelma & The Sleaze: The Nashville rock trio will perform with openers Deathbelles(10 p.m. Oct. 13, Golden Light Cantina, 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. 806-374-9237)

Jam Session: Sit in for a late-night sesh. (midnight Oct. 13, Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. Cover $10. 806-584-9571)

 

Oct. 14

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Just Between Friends: The consignment sale will return for its fall/winter event. (8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 14, Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St. Admission $3. 806-674-7858)

Iwo Jima Flag Run: Runners can recognize veterans and those currently serving in this run for Panhandle Wounded Warriors. (8 a.m. Oct. 14, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, 12 miles east of Canyon on Texas Highway 217. Entry fees vary. 806-674-2083)

Golden Spread Gem & Mineral Show: Rock out at this 57th annual show and sale. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 14, Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St. Admission $3; free for Scouts and military. 806-674-7858)

Amarillo Housing First Memorial Fun Run: Take part (by car or motorcycle) in a photo scavenger hunt in this benefit for the homeless service. The event also will include music by Jonathan Guidi & Touching Voodoo, Gabe Marinez of Boss 420Loudmouth TooleyKilo RoadHeath James and Barcode(11 a.m.  to 7 p.m. Oct. 14, Zombiez Bar & Grill, 711 S.W. 10th Ave. No cover; donations accepted. 806-414-2243)

The Peddler Show: Shop at booths from a selection of designers, artisans, crafters and others at this annual expo. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 14, Amarillo Civic Center Complex North Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St. Admission $7 ages 13 and older. 800-775-2774)

Hilary Marie: The Amarillo singer-songwriter will perform for the brunch crowd. (11:30 a.m. Oct. 14, The Drunken Oyster, 7606 S.W. 45th Ave. No cover. 806-418-6668)

Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm and Maze: The family attraction opens for its new season, with a new giant corn maze, activities, games and more. (1 to 9 p.m. Oct. 14; open weekends through Nov. 4. 12908 S. Bell St. Admission $13.95 plus tax for ages 3 and older; seniors $10 plus tax. ​Zip lines are an additional $2 per ride or $5 for three rides. Apples for the apple cannon are sold by medium or large buckets. 806-373-9600)

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington: The TCM Big Screen Classics series continues with this timely revival of the political classic. (2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 14; continues Oct. 17. United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd., and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

The Marriage Among the Lanterns and The Beautiful Bridegroom: WTAMU Opera will stage these one-act, nuptially themed operas by Jacques Offenbach and Dan Shore, respectively. (2:30 p.m. Oct. 14, West Texas A&M University Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex. Tickets $10 or $5 for students. 806-651-2840)

Francesca Battistelli: The contemporary Christian singer will perform with opener Stars Go Dim(7 p.m. Oct. 14, Hillside Christian Church — Amarillo West, 6100 Soncy Road. Tickets $31.86 to $79.75. 806-457-4900)

Yogoman: The Seattle reggae singer will perform. (8 p.m. Oct. 14, The 806 Coffee + Lounge, 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover; donations accepted. 806-322-1806)

 

Oct. 15

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Daniel Tiger: The young cub will visit friends in Pampa for a special Story Time. (10 to 11 a.m. Oct. 15, Lovett Memorial Library, 111 N. Houston St. in Pampa. Free. 806-669-5780 or 806-371-5479)

Faith in Transition: Evangelical Christian Kimberly Shappley wil speak about her role as an accidental advocate in the wake of her transgender daughter's coming-out process. (6:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Jack B. Kelley Legacy Hall at West Texas A&M University. Free. 806-651-2417)

Arsis: The metal band will perform with Crafting the Conspiracy and Xenotrinsic(7 p.m. Oct. 15, T's Bar, 700 S.W. 10th Ave. Cover $5 men, free for women. 806-418-6649)

Crafty Group: Bring along your knitting, quilting or needlework project and meet fellow crafters. (7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Amarillo Public Library East Branch, 2232 E. 27th Ave. Free. 806-342-1589)

Dummycrats: Conservative online personalities Diamond & Silk come to the big screen. (7 p.m. Oct. 15, United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd., and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Pullman Standard: The California one-man indie rock band will return. (10 p.m. Oct. 15, Leftwood's, 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-367-9840)

 

Oct. 16

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Daniel Tiger: The young cub will visit friends in Hereford for a special Story Time. (11 a.m. to noon Oct. 16, Deaf Smith County Library, 211 E. Fourth St. in Hereford. Free. 806-364-1206 or 806-371-5479)

Daniel Tiger at Amigo's: The young cub will visit more friends in Hereford for a special meet & greet. (2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 16, Amigo's, 520 N. 25 Mile Ave. in Hereford. Free. 806-356-5100 or 806-371-5479)

Jazztober: Patrick Swindell & Esquire Jazz will perform for the free Center City outdoor jazz series. (6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16; continues throgh Oct. 23. Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, 1000 S. Polk St. Free. 806-372-6744)

Help for the Holidays: A New Perspective on Old Traditions: Guest speaker Danny Mize will offer advice on holidays after the loss of a loved one. (6:30 p.m. Oct. 16, The Hope and Healing Place, 1721 S. Tyler St. Free. 806-371-8998)

TreeHouse: The South Carolina-based jam band will perform with opener Bubba Love(6:30 p.m. Oct. 16, Six Car Pub & Brewery, 625 S. Polk St. No cover. 806-576-3396)

The Great American Read Trivia Contest: Form a team of up to four members to test your knowledge of America's 100 favorite books in this Panhandle PBS / Check Me Out competition. (7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 16, Metropolitan — A Speakeasy, 9181 Town Square Blvd. Free. 806-242-0117 or 806-371-5224)

MFKZ: This genre-bending anime film is a collaboration between French comic artist Guillaume “Run” Renard and Japanese animation house Studio 4°C. (7 p.m. Oct. 16 [subtitled], United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd., and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Paul & Ieva Cataldo: The touring husband-and-wife folk duo will be featured on the FireSongs concert series. (7 p.m. Oct. 16, Fire Slice Pizzeria, 7306 S.W. 34th Ave., Suite 10. No cover. 806-331-2232)

WTAMU Faculty Poetry Reading: Instructors/poets Pat Tyrer, David Craig, Andrew Reynolds and Eric Meljac will read their work. (7 p.m. Oct. 16, Cornette Library on the WTAMU campus. Free. 806-651-2455)

Jersey Boys: The smash hit musical about the career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons hit town for a three-day run as part of Civic Amarillo and Celebrity Attractions' Broadway Spotlight Series. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 16; continues through Oct. 18. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $40 to $70, plus fees. 806-378-3096)

Gabe Marinez: The Boss 420 rocker will give a solo acoustic show. (8 p.m. Oct. 16, Rounders Club, 2801 Virginia Circle. No cover. 806-352-3317)

California Cousins: The emo band will perform. (10 p.m. Oct. 16, Leftwood's, 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. 806-367-9840)

 

Oct. 17

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Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association World Championship: The world-championship competition features cowboys riding in a timed event using two .45 caliber single-action revolvers, each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition that can pop the balloons they’re aiming for from up to about 15 feet away. (8 a.m. Oct. 17; continues through Oct. 20. Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave. Free. 806-376-7767)

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington: The TCM Big Screen Classics series continues with this timely revival of the political classic. (2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 17, United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd., and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Vibrant Vocab: This biweekly storytime focuses on building vocabularies. (3:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Amarillo Public Library Downtown Branch, 413 S.E. Fourth Ave. Free. 806-378-3054)

Puppy Tales: Kids can practice their skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs. (4 p.m. Oct. 17, Amarillo Public Library Amarillo Public Library Northwest Branch, 6100 W. Ninth Ave. Free. 806-359-2035)

Bulls, Beers & Brats: This guys' night will offer Hockey 101 education, a bratwurst bar, two free drinks, locker room tour, shoot-to-win contest and two tickets to the Oct. 6 Amarillo Bulls game. (6 p.m. Oct. 17, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Entrance 7, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $15 or $12 for season-ticket holders. 806-242-1122)

Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo rocker will give an acoustic show. (7 p.m. Oct. 17, Georgia Street Taphouse, 2001 S. Georgia St. No cover. 806-803-7000)

Mike Pritchard: The Lubbock musician will perform. (7 p.m. Oct. 17, Teddy Jack's Armadillo Grill, 5080 S. Coulter St. No cover. 806-322-0113)

Norman Baker: The Seattle musician will make his Amarillo debut. (7 p.m. Oct. 17, Wild Bill’s Fillin’ Station, 3514 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-372-4500)

Jersey Boys: The smash hit musical about the career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons hit town for a three-day run as part of Civic Amarillo and Celebrity Attractions' Broadway Spotlight Series. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 17; continues through Oct. 18. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $40 to $70, plus fees. 806-378-3096)

Comedy Open Mic: Try your hand alongside comics from Yellow City Comedy & Productions(9 p.m. Oct. 17, The 806 Coffee + Lounge, 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover; donations accepted. 806-322-1806)

Chawn Cook & Sarah Adams: The Amarillo rockers will give an acoustic show. (9 p.m. Oct. 17, Whiskey River, 4001 S.W. 51st Ave. No cover. 806-367-6163)

Ragland: The Red Dirt band will perform with K Dawgski of Fish Out of Water(10 p.m. Oct. 17, Leftwood's, 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-367-9840)

 

Oct. 18

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Halloween: Jamie Lee Curtis battles Michael Myers again in this new installment from co-writer/director David Gordon Green that essentially does away with every film in the franchise after the original. (Previews Oct. 18, opens Oct. 19. United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd., and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

The Hate U Give: Amandla Stenberg (The Hunger Games) stars in this adaptation of the hugely popular YA novel by Angie Thomas about a black teen's response to a police shooting that hits close to home. (Previews Oct. 18; opens Oct. 19. United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd.; Cinergy Amarillo, 9201 Cinergy Square; and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association World Championship: The world-championship competition features cowboys riding in a timed event using two .45 caliber single-action revolvers, each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition that can pop the balloons they’re aiming for from up to about 15 feet away. (8 a.m. Oct. 18; continues through Oct. 20. Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave. Free. 806-376-7767)

Mentoring Matters Luncheon: Pierce Bush, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star, will give the keynote at this annual event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Texas Panhandle(11:30 a.m. Oct. 18, Polk Street United Methodist Church, 1401 S. Polk St. Tickets $50; $400 for table of eight, plus fees. 806-351-2210)

Girl Power: Madison Fuller, Miss Texas 2018, is the featured guest at this event designed for girls ages 10 to 13 (and their moms/guardians). (5:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 18, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Regency Room, 401 S. Buchanan St. Admission $5. 806-414-9943)

La Bella's on Olsen Live: Amarillo singer Clark Griffin will perform for the concert series. (5:30 p.m. Oct. 18, La Bella's, 3801 S. Olsen Blvd. No cover. 806-352-5050)

Not Your Mama's Folded Books: Learn to convert a discarded book into artwork in this two-week presentation. (6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 18; continues Oct. 25. Amarillo Public Library Downtown Branch, 413 S.E. Fourth Ave. Free. 806-378-3054)

Eddie Esler: The Amarillo singer-songwriter will perform. (6:30 p.m. Oct. 18, Pescaraz, 3415 S. Bell St., Suite K. No cover. 806-350-5430)

12 x 12 Art Exhibition and Silent Auction: The one-night-only Amarillo Museum of Art show and sale will feature art that's 12 inches by 12 inches (by 12 inches, if three-dimensional) from about 100 artists. (6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 18, Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren St. Tickets $12. 806-371-5050)

Chawn Cook & Sarah Adams: The Amarillo rockers will give an acoustic show. (7 p.m. Oct. 18, The Handle Bar & Grill, 3415 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-803-9538)

Keitha Jones: The Amarillo musician will perform. (7 p.m. Oct. 18, Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. Cover $10 after 7 p.m. 806-584-9571)

More Than Funny: Stand-up comedian Michael Jr. will mix jokes and inspiration in this comedy special. (7 p.m. Oct. 18, United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd.)

The Austin Brazille Trio: The Amarillo jazz combo will perform. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 18, The Drunken Oyster, 7606 S.W. 45th Ave. No cover. 806-418-6668)

Jersey Boys: The smash hit musical about the career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons hit town for a three-day run as part of Civic Amarillo and Celebrity Attractions' Broadway Spotlight Series. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 18, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $40 to $70, plus fees. 806-378-3096)

WTAMU Choir Concert: The student singers will perform. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 18, West Texas A&M University Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall. Free. 806-681-2840)

The Living Street: The indie folk duo will perform. (8 p.m. Oct. 18, The 806 Coffee + Lounge, 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover; donations accepted. 806-322-1806)

Amarionette: The Las Vegas rock band will perform with Televangelist(10 p.m. Oct. 18, Golden Light Cantina, 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. 806-374-9237)

Cold Shoulder: The Toronto hardcore band will perform with 156/Silence(10 p.m. Oct. 18, Leftwood's, 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. 806-367-9840)

The Corey Hunt Band: The Texas country act will perform. (10 p.m. Oct. 18, Hoots Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road. Cover $15 advance.)

 

 

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, including West Texas A&M University on Oct. 2, Beetlejuice on Oct. 9, Casper on Oct. 16, Hocus Pocus on Oct. 23 and Halloweentown on Oct. 30. (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)

Trivial Tuesday: Compete in different theme nights weekly. (7 p.m., The Gem, 2203 S. Austin St. Team entry fee $5. 806-355-7838)

B-Man's Karaoke at Buffalo Wild Wings: Sing along weekly. (9 p.m., Buffalo Wild Wings, 5416 S. Coulter Road. No cover. 806-359-4386)

DJ Grice: The Amarillo DJ spins weekly. (9 p.m., Whiskey River, 4001 S.W. 51st Ave. No cover. 806-367-6163)

Love Shine: The Amarillo band hosts a weekly open-mic night. (9 p.m., 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St. No cover. 806-356-0873)

#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)

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

College and Ladies Night: No cover for either group weekly. (7 p.m., Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. 806-584-9571)

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)

Ace & Andy: The Solano Project members perform. (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)

Pete Y Los Releros: The mariachi band performs. (6:30 p.m., Bracero's Mexican Bar & Grill, 2822 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-220-2395)

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

El Trio Cortez: The Amarillo ​mariachi band performs. (7 p.m., Acapulco Mexican Restaurant, 727 S. Polk St. No cover. 806-373-8889)

John Tice and Eddie C.: The Amarillo musicians perform. (7 p.m., Georgia Street Taphouse, 2001 S. Georgia St. No cover. 806-803-7000)

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 Broken Spoke: Sing along with the Amarillo karaoke service. (9 p.m., Broken Spoke Lounge, 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-373-9149) 

B-Man's Karaoke at Buckles Lounge: The popular Amarillo karaoke service also is featured here. (9 p.m., Buckles Lounge, 6800 E. Interstate 40. No cover. 806-379-8064)

DJ Chancho: The Amarillo DJ spins every other week (Aug. 3, 17 and 31) for Ladies Night. (9 p.m., Mulligan's Pub, 2511 Paramount Blvd. Cover $5. 806-367-8428)

DJ RoRo: The Amarillo DJ spins. (9 p.m., Kicked Back, 521 S.E. 10th Ave. No cover. 806-418-8917)

DJ Ted: The Amarillo DJ spins. (9 p.m., Western Horseman Club, 2501 E. Interstate 40. Cover $5 for men, free for women. 806-379-6555, ext. 2999)

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)

Lil T Karaoke at House Bar: Sing along. (9 p.m., House Bar, 1219 S.W. 10th Ave. No cover. 806-677-6450)

Noche Urbana: DJs Tino D and G will spin reggaeton, cumbia, hip hop and more. (9 p.m. Tejano Wild West, 1200 S.E. 10th Ave. No cover. 806-340-3313)

Pine Shed Karaoke: Sing along. (9 p.m., The Pine Shed, 5342 Canyon Dr. No cover. 806-352-2446)

All About Music: The DJ service spins. (10 p.m., Fast Eddie's, 1619 S. Kentucky St. No cover. 806-590-7235)

 

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, plus Burning Ring of Fire beginning Oct. 26. 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 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 Michael Amato's Fear Culture, U.S.A. beginning Sept. 17, then Joann Pruitt's Looking Down  beginning Oct. 29. 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.