Tuesday
Brick & Elm Ice Cream Fundraiser: Chill out at the final Starlight Theater concert of the summer in this special ice-cream social featuring music from Insufficient Funds and tasty treats from the shops featured in the magazine’s July/August issue, all raising funds for The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle. (6 p.m. Tuesday; Sam Houston Park, Line Avenue and Western Street; punch cards $10; 806-378-3036)
Ty Van Valkenburg: The Amarillo singer offers dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
“Ponyo”: The Studio Ghibli Festival continues with this fantasy adventure. (7 p.m. Tuesday; continues Wednesday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies kick off a homestand against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. (7:05 p.m. Tuesday; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Wednesday
The Solano Project: The Amarillo band rocks away the midweek blues on Smokey Joe’s patio. (6 p.m. Wednesday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo one-man band heads underground at the Barfield’s Paramount Recreation Club speakeasy. (7 p.m. Wednesday; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
“Ponyo”: The Studio Ghibli Festival continues with this fantasy adventure. (7 p.m. Wednesday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. (7:05 p.m. Wednesday; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Thursday
Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Wednesday and deliver it to the market the next morning.(7 a.m. Thursday until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)
“Borderlands”: A surprisingly starry cast (including Cate Blanchett, Jack Black and Jamie Lee Curtis) strap on blasters for this Eli Roth-directed video game adaptation. Also opening: horror flick “Cuckoo” and romantic drama “It Ends with Us.” (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square; and Scene One Westgate Mall Cinemas, 7701 W. Interstate 40)
Brass Wire Trio: The Amarillo combo hits the roof at Crush. (7 p.m. Thursday; 627 S. Polk St.; 806-418-2011)
Colton Amerson: The Amarillo country singer provides music for your burgers at Bubba’s 33. (7 p.m. Thursday; 2813 W. Interstate 40; no cover; 806-353-0033)
Live music: A TBA Amarillo singer offers tunes with your slices at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Thursday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Music in the Gardens: Amarillo band Rak-45 keeps the good times rolling at the Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual summer concert series, with food from Sushi Bomb. (7 p.m. Thursday; 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5 for members, $10 nonmembers; 806-352-6513)
Music at Wellington Square Courtyard: Amarillo jazz combo Austin Brazille Group headlines the outdoor concert series. (7 p.m. Thursday; 1601 Kentucky St.; cover $15; 806-584-9571)
“RiffTrax Live: Point Break”: The comedy troupe takes affectionate aim at the ’90s-era action flick. (7 p.m. Thursday; continues Aug. 13; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. (7:05 p.m. Thursday; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Ben Folds: The singer-songwriter brings his “Paper Airplane Request” tour to the Globe-News Center of the Performing Arts with opener Lindsey Kraft. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $35 to $95; 806-378-3096)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo one-man band kicks off the weekend at Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Thursday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Friday
All Things Artful: The “Close Encounters of the Art Kind” fundraiser for Amarillo Art Institute will include music by Mary Lyn and Dean Yates, a silent auction, and the opportunity to purchase ice cream bowls. (6 to 9 p.m. Friday; 3701 Plains Blvd.; tickets $25 adults, $15 children; 806-354-8802)
Ayden Hayes: The Lubbock country singer goes underground to the Barfield’s Paramount Recreation Club. (7 p.m. Friday; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
Plemons Bridge: The Amarillo-based Americana band hoists a few tunes at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (7 p.m. Friday; 3100 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. (7:05 p.m. Friday; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Hangman: The Amarillo rockers take to the sand at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. Friday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; cover; 806-335-5644)
Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: The Amarillo country band rocks out on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Ghosts of Gray County: The regional rock band opens up Sad Monkey Mercantile’s “Doug-Out” outdoor stage with The Ty Blackburn Band. (8 p.m. Friday; 9800 Texas Highway 217; cover $10; 806-488-2658)
The Sounds of Many: The touring Kansas City band rocks out at House Bar. (8 p.m. Friday; 1219 S.W. 10th Ave.; no cover)
Stoney LaRue: The Red Dirt star returns to the area for a show at The Lumberyard, Canyon’s newest event center. (8 p.m. Friday; 850 N. 23rd St.; tickets $25; 806- 804-3000)
Bomb City Bar Fights: Watch out for flying stools when the local wrestlers take over Skooterz. (9 p.m. Friday; 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover $15; 806-679-0122)
Cody Jasper: The Amarillo-born rocker headlines an evening with Stealing Handshakes and Bardown at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
The Deltaz: The brotherly duo returns to the Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Friday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Luke Prater: The rising Texas country star saddles up for a night at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Starlight Cinema: Amarillo Parks and Recreation hosts an outdoor screening of “Shrek 2” at Austin Park. (9:30 p.m. Friday; 1807 Wimberly Road; free; 806-378-3036)
Drew Moreland & The Neon Hustle: The Texas band brings the hustle back to Chesney’s Whiskey Saloon. (10 p.m. Friday; 715 S. Polk St.; cover)
Saturday
Major Taylor’s Second-Annual Bike Ride: This “Unity in the Community” ride through the North Heights neighborhood will feature an informative discussion of various historic sites. (7:45 a.m. Saturday; Bones Hooks Park, Northwest 20th Avenue and Hughes Street)
Sunset Marketown: Amarillo’s newest market experience features artisans and artists alongside the Golden Spread Farmers Market. The market is open weekly through Sept. 28. (8 a.m. to noon Saturday; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-354-8802)
Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Friday and deliver it to the market the next morning.(7 a.m. Saturday until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)
Canyon Farmers Market: The summer tradition continues weekly with live music, activities, vendors and more. The market is open weekly through Sept. 28. (8 a.m. to noon Saturday; Fourth Avenue and 15th Street in Canyon; 806-567-0746)
Food Truck Summer Bash: Ten local food trucks — including Stix, Tanks Burgers, Sweet Sipz, Yum Yum Hibachi, Oink, That Weird Place, Sugar Bomb City, Cocina on the Go, Pizza Nomad and Sno—are scheduled to take part in this end-of-season event. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; Northern Tool & Equipment, 2403 S. Soncy Road; 806-731-4224)
Smokey Bears 80th Birthday: Celebrate the iconic bear in a family-friendly event at Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center, also featuring Smokehouse Creek Fire survivor Cinder the Porcupine. (10 a.m. Saturday; 2301 N. Soncy Road; free; 806-352-6007)
Family Day: Amarillo Museum of Art throws open the doors to the family for an afternoon of activities, including live music, face painting, art activities and more. (11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; 2200 S. Van Buren St.; free; 806-371-5050)
End of Summer Luau: Pondaseta Brewing Co. hosts this seasonal party with kiddie pools, tiki torches and more. (noon to 8 p.m. Saturday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
SummerWeen Market: Amarillo artists offer an array of goodies at this event at Idol Art Studio. (4 to 9 p.m. Saturday; 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)
Kayla Richardson: The Amarillo singer offers an outdoor show at Bar Z Winery. (5 p.m. Saturday; 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541; cover $5; 806-488-2214)
Amarillo Margarita Festival: Starlight Ranch Event Center’s annual fiesta includes samples of 10 different margaritas, lucha libre wrestling, a chihuahua beauty pageant and music from Foo Fighters tribute act Fool Fighters. (6 p.m. Saturday; 1415 Sunrise Drive; tickets $15 to $150; 806-342-0515)
Death Day Bash: Amarillo metal band Horrid Demise headlines a night of thunderous rock at Hoots Pub. (7 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. This is Pirates and Princesses Night. (7:05 p.m. Saturday; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
The Roman Carbajal Band: The Amarillo rock band takes to the sand at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; cover; 806-335-5644)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo band rocks out on Sixth on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Comedy Night: Yellow City Comedy brings the yucks to Fillmore’s. (8:30 p.m. Saturday; 1005 N. Fillmore St.; cover $5; 806-477-2777)
Hank Weaver: The San Marcos-based singer returns to the Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions: The Amarillo country-rock band encourages questionable choices at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; cover; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Mike Chism & Hollowpoint: The Amarillo country band returns to the stage at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
Sunday
“Lawrence of Arabia”: The iconic adventure film returns to the screens as part of ongoing 100th-anniversary celebrations of Columbia Pictures. (1 and 7 p.m. Sunday; continues Monday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies close out a homestand against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. (6:05 p.m. Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Monday
Jonathan Guidi: The Touching Voodoo singer takes to the sand for a solo show at Shark Beach Burgers. (6 p.m. Monday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
“Boy Meets World” Trivia Night: Pondaseta Brewing Co. hosts a night of ’90s-era trivia. (7 p.m. Monday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
“Lawrence of Arabia”: The iconic adventure film returns to the screens as part of ongoing 100th-anniversary celebrations of Columbia Pictures. (7 p.m. Monday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Aug. 13
Live music: An Amarillo singer offers dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Aug. 13; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
“RiffTrax Live: Point Break”: The comedy troupe takes affectionate aim at the ’90s-era action flick. (7 p.m. Aug. 13; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Ongoing
Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out “Cadillac Ranch at 50” through Aug. 24 and “Photography Is Art” and works from Brooklyn-based artist Swoon through Aug. 11 at the Amarillo mainstay. (2200 S. Van Buren St.; 806-371-5050)
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum: Take in “Wrangler Women of Influence: Long Live Cowgirls!” through Nov. 23. (2601 E. Interstate 40; 806-376-5181)
Don Harrington Discovery Center: Explore the new permanent exhibition “Discover through Time.” (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sundays; 1200 Streit Drive; admission $14 adults; $11 seniors, military and students, and $9 children; 806-355-9547)
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum: Enjoy “Dali’s Wonderland” through March plus “Remembering Adobe Walls” through May, the bison-themed exhibition “The Fall and Rise of an American Icon” through September and a special “Día de los Muertos” exhibition through Nov. 3. (2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; 806-651-2244)
The Simulated Universe: Amarillo’s newest attraction is this immersive art experience a la Meow Wolf. (noon to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays; 1215 S.W. 10th Ave.; reservations required; 832-690-7731 or thesimulateduniverse@gmail.com
Wonderland Park: The 2024 season continues at Amarillo’s amusement park. (Wednesday through Sunday; times and ticket prices vary; 2601 Dumas Drive; 806-383-3344)
