Tuesday
The Hot Toddies: The New York-based jazz band fires it up at the Western Horseman. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Tia Marie: The Amarillo singer offers dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Starlight Theater: The Prairie Dogs continue Amarillo Parks & Recreation’s annual summer concert series. (7 p.m. Tuesday; Sam Houston Park, Line Avenue and Western Street; free; 806-378-3036)
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”: The “Texas” cast stages the classic Shakespearean comedy in Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. Enjoy turkey legs and concessions before the show. (8 p.m. Tuesday; continues Tuesdays through July; tickets $25 to $35; 806-651-2181)
Wednesday
High Noon on the Square: Amarillo country singer Buster Bledsoe will perform for Center City of Amarillo’s annual downtown concert. This week, enjoy sandwiches from Chick-fil-A. (noon Wednesday; free, lunch $10; 501 S. Fillmore St.; 806-372-6744)
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)
“Texas”: The outdoor musical is back for its 58th season in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. Enjoy a barbecue dinner or backstage tours before the show. (8 p.m. Wednesday; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 3; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)
Thursday
“Twisters”: The tornadoes are bigger in this years-later sequel to the ’90s action favorite. Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson star in this period romantic comedy set alongside the space race. (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square; and Scene One Westgate Mall Cinemas, 7701 W. Interstate 40)
Ironhorse Shootout: Amarillo Police Department hosts this three-day motorcycle rodeo to benefit The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday; continues through Saturday; Santa Fe Depot, 401 Grant St.; 806-353-2911)
Fossil River Band: The Pampa band digs up a good time at the Woody Guthrie Folk Music Center. (6 p.m. Thursday; 320 S. Cuyler St. in Pampa; donations accepted; 806-664-0824)
Dawn & Hawkes: The touring folk duo offers beautiful music at Buffalo Grass Music Hall in Panhandle. (7 p.m. Thursday; 123 Main St. in Panhandle; free, donations accepted; 806-236-2933)
Kinsey Allyn: The Amarillo singer takes the stage at the Golden Light Beer & Wine Garden. (7 p.m. Thursday; 6014 S. Western St.; 806-221-2337)
Luis Torres: The 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 Andy Chase & The Rhythm Cats keeps the good times rolling at the Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual summer concert series, with food from Oink. (7 p.m. Thursday; 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5 for members, $10 nonmembers; 806-352-6513)
Music at Wellington Square Courtyard: Amarillo combo Esquire Jazz headlines the outdoor concert series. (7 p.m. Thursday; 1601 Kentucky St.; cover $15; 806-584-9571)
Afroman: The rapper returns to get high in a show at Guitars & Cadillacs. (8 p.m. Thursday; 3601 Olsen Blvd.; tickets $25 or $75 for meet & greet; 806-322-7979)
“Texas”: The outdoor musical is back for its 58th season in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. Enjoy a barbecue dinner or backstage tours before the show. (8 p.m. Thursday; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 3; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)
Steven Birkenfield: The country singer kicks off the weekend at Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Thursday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Friday
Ironhorse Shootout: Amarillo Police Department hosts this three-day motorcycle rodeo to benefit The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; continues through Saturday; Santa Fe Depot, 401 Grant St.; 806-353-2911)
Summer Melt Car Show: Contagion Athletics hosts a huge convergence of muscle cars, vintage autos and more, as well as a special burnout. (6 p.m. Friday; 8210 W. Amarillo Blvd.; free; 806-599-4201)
July Jazz: Take in a night of Cuban food, jazz, wine and dancing in this fundraiser for the Amarillo Botanical Gardens. (7 p.m. Friday; 1400 Streit Drive; tickets $75 each, $600 tables; 806-352-6513)
Ty Blackburn: The Amarillo singer takes the stage at the Golden Light Beer & Wine Garden. (7 p.m. Friday; 6014 S. Western St.; 806-221-2337)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies kick off a short homestand against the Springfield Cardinals. (7:05 p.m. Friday; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Jackie Haney & Geezers Gone Wild: The Amarillo oldies band plays for a beach party at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. Friday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
“The Lightning Thief”: Amarillo Little Theatre Academy stages this musical adaptation of the popular Percy Jackson series of YA adventures. Call to get on the standby list. (7:30 p.m. Friday; continues through Sunday; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
“Empire of Ash”: Amarillo artist Stetson Smith explores war, authority and dehumanization in this live performance at Idol Art Studio. (8 p.m. Friday; 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)
Pat Green: The Texas country 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)
Boss 420: The Amarillo party band rolls up a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Getting Rad: Pull out your dancing shoes for this party with DJ Saga at Lit Arcade Bar. (8 p.m. Friday; 701 S. Polk St.; no cover; 806-350-6994)
“Texas”: The outdoor musical is back for its 58th season in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. Enjoy a barbecue dinner or backstage tours before the show. (8 p.m. Friday; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 3; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)
Bri Bagwell: The distaff Texas country star returns to town for a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; cover; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Groove Anthem: The local jazz/R&B band swings into The 806 Coffee + Lounge. (9 p.m. Friday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
Hangman: The Amarillo rock band headlines the party at Skooterz. (9 p.m. Friday; 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover; 806-679-0122)
Saturday
Hot Blooded: The annual fun run offers one-mile, 5K and 10K competitions, kicking off at Get Fit. Funds benefit The Bridge. (7:30 a.m. Saturday; 1911 S. Georgia St.; registration $30 in advance, $40 day of; 806-350-4262)
Canyon Farmers Market: The summer tradition continues 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)
Family Fun Day: Enjoy a day of free admission at American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 2601 E. Interstate 40; 806-376-5181)
Ironhorse Shootout: Amarillo Police Department hosts this three-day motorcycle rodeo to benefit The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; Santa Fe Depot 401 Grant St.; 806-353-2911)
Ghosts of Gray County: The Amarillo band offers an acoustic duo brunch show at Drunken Oyster. (11 a.m. Saturday; 7606 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6668)
“The Lightning Thief”: Amarillo Little Theatre Academy stages this musical adaptation of the popular Percy Jackson series of YA adventures. Call to get on the standby list. (2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; continues through Sunday; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Jim Kono: 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)
Calf Fry Festival: Life’s a ball at this fundraiser for The Bridge at Starlight Ranch Event Center, featuring ZZ Top tribute band ZZ Tejas. (5:30 p.m. Saturday; 1415 Sunrise Drive; tickets $15 to $25; 806-342-0515)
Mike Fuller & The Repeat Offenders: The Amarillo folk band will perform in a benefit for Chalice Abbey. (7 p.m. Saturday; 2717 Stanley St., Suite A; $15 donation; 806-576-2480)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a short homestand against the Springfield Cardinals. This is Margaritaville Night, with Hawaiian shirt giveaways, drink specials and more. (7:05 p.m. Saturday; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Next to Kin: The Amarillo country band takes to the sand at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions: The Amarillo country-rock band encourages the kind of fun you’ll regret the next day on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Plemons Bridge: The local Americana band rocks out at High Fidelity Records. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2818 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover $5; 252-220-4729)
“Texas”: The outdoor musical is back for its 58th season in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. Enjoy a barbecue dinner or backstage tours before the show. (8 p.m. Saturday; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 3; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)
Ty Blackburn: The Amarillo country singer brings the twang to Pondaseta Brewing Co. (8 p.m. Saturday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Beyond Destiny: The Dallas rock and soul band brings the groove to Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Bomb Diggity: Local comedy troupe Yellow City Comedy offers a shot at laughs at Bomb City Distillery. (9 p.m. Saturday; 306 S. Cleveland St.; cover $10; 806-220-2662)
Clay Hollis: The San Antonio-based singer rides into town for a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; cover; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Robin Lore: The Dallas rocker comes north for a show at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
Burlypicks: RR Bar hosts the southwest regional championships of this national burlesque competition, featuring contestants from Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. (9:30 p.m. Saturday; 701 S. Georgia St.; tickets $13 advance, $15 at door; 806-342-9000)
Sunday
Escape the City: Hourglass Adventures hosts a city-wide escape room / scavenger hunt. Starting location and access code will be sent with ticket purchase. (8:30 a.m. Sunday; various locations; tickets $60 per group of six; info@hourglassadventures.com)
Food Truck War: Sixteen local food trucks will converge at Contagion Athletics to engage in a battle of the best. (11 a.m. Sunday; 8210 W. Amarillo Blvd.; tickets $15; 806-599-4201)
Roper Romp: Celebrate the glories of Helen Roper, Jack Tripper and the rest of the “Three’s Company” gang at this theme party at Hoots Pub. Don’t forget your caftans or leisure suits! (2 p.m. Sunday; 2424 Hobbs Road)
“The Lightning Thief”: Amarillo Little Theatre Academy stages this musical adaptation of the popular Percy Jackson series of YA adventures. Call to get on the standby list. (2:30 p.m. Sunday; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
“The Neverending Story”: The inexplicably popular fantasy gets special 40th anniversary screenings. (4 and 7 p.m. Sunday; continues Monday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies close out a short homestand against the Springfield Cardinals. (6:05 p.m. Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
“Texas”: The outdoor musical is back for its 58th season in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. Enjoy a barbecue dinner or backstage tours before the show. (8 p.m. Sunday; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 3; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)
Monday
Colten Amerson: The Amarillo country singer takes to the sand at Shark Beach Burgers. (6 p.m. Monday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
“The Neverending Story”: The inexplicably popular fantasy gets special 40th anniversary screenings. (7 p.m. Monday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
July 23
Bring Me the Gypsee: The Amarillo duo fires it up at the Western Horseman. (7 p.m. July 23; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Miranda Pjesky: The New Generation Band singer offers dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. July 23; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Starlight Theater: Party of 6 continues Amarillo Parks & Recreation’s annual summer concert series. (7 p.m. July 23; Sam Houston Park, Line Avenue and Western Street; free; 806-378-3036)
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”: The “Texas” cast stages the classic Shakespearean comedy in Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. Enjoy turkey legs and concessions before the show. (8 p.m. July 23; continues Tuesdays through July; tickets $25 to $35; 806-651-2181)
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 “Ranching Remudas” through July 27 and “Wrangler Women of Influence: Long Live Cowgirls!” through Nov. 23. (2601 E. Interstate 40; 806-376-5181)
Arts in the Sunset: The sprawling art gallery hosts the Impressionists interactive exhibition, featuring artists such as Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, Morisot, Manet, Degas, Pissarro, Gauguin, Cezanne and Toulouse-Lautrec. (various times through Wednesday; 3701 Plains Blvd.; tickets $25 adults, $22 seniors, $15 children; 806-354-8802)
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)
