Tuesday
“Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps”: This fantasy adventure, starring Tami Stronach of “The Neverending Story,” gets a set of special screenings. (4 and 7 p.m. Tuesday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Colton Amerson: The Amarillo country singer offers dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Starlight Theater: Big G & The Tradewinds 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)
Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo folk singer headlines a Ladies Night at the Western Horseman. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
“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; tickets $25 to $35; 806-651-2181)
Wednesday
High Noon on the Square: Amarillo party band Insufficient Funds will wrap the season for Center City of Amarillo’s annual downtown concert. This week, enjoy hamburgers from Bubba’s 33. (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)
Wibby Wednesday: Six Car Pub & Brewery continues its patio season with music from Velvet Funk. (6 p.m. Wednesday; no cover; 625 S. Polk St.; 806-576-3396)
Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer heads underground at the Barfield’s Paramount Recreation Club speakeasy. (7 p.m. Wednesday; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
Luis Torres: The Amarillo-based Americana singer provides music for your burgers at Bubba’s 33. (7 p.m. Wednesday; 2813 W. Interstate 40; no cover; 806-353-0033)
Spiffy the Goat: The touring hip hop star lights it up at Guitars & Cadillacs. (8 p.m. Wednesday; 3601 Olsen Blvd.; tickets $15 to $25; 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. Wednesday; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 3; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)
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)
“Trap”: Josh Hartnett stars as a seemingly normal dad in the latest thriller from M. Night Shyamalan. Also opening: kiddie adaptation “Harold and the Purple Crayon.” (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square; and Scene One Westgate Mall Cinemas, 7701 W. Interstate 40)
Nelson McKinney: The Amarillo singer hosts a party on the patio at Jorge’s Tacos Garcia. (6:30 p.m. Thursday; 1100 Ross St.; 806-371-0411)
End of Summer Party: Savór’s patio will be popping with reggae, tapas, cocktails and more. (7 p.m. Thursday; 7669 Hillside Road, Suite 600; 806-310-2600)
First Thursday Art + Music: The 806 Coffee + Lounge celebrates the end of summer with a group art show and music from Native Crowds. (7 p.m. Thursday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
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 country singer Cameron James Smith keeps the good times rolling at the Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual summer concert series, with food from Dillo’s Burger Bus. (7 p.m. Thursday; 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5 for members, $10 nonmembers; 806-352-6513)
Music at Wellington Square Courtyard: Amarillo soul singer Devlon Jones headlines the outdoor concert series. (7 p.m. Thursday; 1601 Kentucky St.; cover $15; 806-584-9571)
Tom Buechi: The Amarillo one-man band taps into Georgia Street Taphouse. (7 p.m. Thursday; 2001 S. Georgia St.; 806-803-7000)
XIT Rodeo & Reunion: It’s a full weekend of fun in Dalhart with the 88th-annual throwdown, featuring hot rodeo action, a watermelon feed Thursday and live music from Grant Gilbert. (7 p.m. Thursday; continues through Saturday; ticket prices vary; xitrodeoreunion.com)
“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)
Colton Amerson: The Amarillo country singer kicks off the weekend at Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Thursday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Friday
First Friday Art Walk: The favorite tradition continues at newly renovated Arts in the Sunset. (5 to 9 p.m. Friday; 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; 806-354-8802)
Travis Bishop: The Texas country singer hits the roof at the Barfield’s patio. (7 p.m. Friday; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
XIT Rodeo & Reunion: It’s a full weekend of fun in Dalhart with the 88th-annual throwdown, featuring hot rodeo action, a pork chop feed Friday, and live music from Kolby Cooper. (7 p.m. Friday; continues through Saturday; ticket prices vary; xitrodeoreunion.com)
George Lopez: The Mexican American comedy superstar returns to the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium with his “ALLLRIIIGHHTTT! Texas” tour. (8 p.m. Friday; 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $17 to $65; 806-378-3096)
Immortal Synn: The Denver metal band brings its “Hellspawn” tour to Zombiez Bar & Grill with help from Redeemed Chaos and Bar Down. (8 p.m. Friday; 711 S. 10th Ave.; cover $10; 806-331-7305)
Jackie Haney & Geezers Gone Wild: The Amarillo oldies band rocks out on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 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. Friday; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 3; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)
Texas Rex: The Amarillo native and “skunkgrass” pioneer blows back into The 806 Coffee + Lounge. (9 p.m. Friday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
Dave Regal & Friends: The beloved Amarillo musician hosts a night of tunes at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Saturday
Canyon Farmers Market: The summer tradition opens for the season 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)
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)
Wizarding Day: The Ruffled Cup goes full Hogsmeade with themed drinks and sweets in honor of Harry Potter’s birthday. (10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday; 3440 S. Bell St., Suite 130; 806-318-3961)
Wizarding School: Don Harrington Discovery Center offers lessons in the magical arts in this special event. (10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturday; 1200 Streit Drive; admission $5 members, $8 nonmembers; 806-355-9547)
Ama-Con: Get your geek on with the return of Amarillo Public Library’s celebration of pop culture. (11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; continues Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St.; admission $8 daily, $10 both days; 806-378-3054)
Best in the West: From 6th Collective celebrates the region with an expo featuring a variety of local and visiting artisans, plus food trucks and other pop-ups. (noon to 4 p.m. Saturday; 18100 W. Interstate 40; 806-349-1111)
Rooftop Day Party Experience: Get your tables reserved now for the Northside Toy Drive at this afternoon party at Crush, featuring mixology lessons, live jazz and more. (1 to 5 p.m. Saturday; 627 S. Polk St.; 806-418-2011)
“Ponyo”: The Studio Ghibli Festival continues with this fantasy adventure. (3 p.m. Saturday; continues through Aug. 7; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Luis Torres: 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)
Farewell Summer Party: Bid so long to the season with tunes from Tanner Lane in this all-ages party at Neblett Park in Canyon. (7 p.m. Saturday; 508 16th St. in Canyon; free; 806-656-6833)
Golden Tiki Party: RR Bar gets beachy at a celebration where everyone gets lei’d, with food from Hawaiian Pasta Salad and That Weird Place, plus DJs GiantFeet and Bomb City Sound. (6 p.m. Saturday; 701 S. Georgia St.; 806-342-9000)
XIT Rodeo & Reunion: It’s a full weekend of fun in Dalhart with the 88th-annual throwdown, featuring hot rodeo action, a parade and the world’s largest BBQ feed Saturday and music from Clare Dunn. (7 p.m. Saturday; ticket prices vary; xitrodeoreunion.com)
Fleetwood X: The Fleetwood Mac tribute 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)
Fantasia at Stone Castles: It’s a night of fantastical fun with a lineup of live music, fantasy costuming and more at High Fidelity Records. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2818 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 252-220-4729)
Moon Dog: The Amarillo band howls on Sixth on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Saturday; 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. Saturday; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 3; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)
The Jon Young Band: The rising Texas country star rides into town for a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; cover; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
The Dark Party: The touring rockers take the stage at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
Relic: The Amarillo rock band gets medieval at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
The Swallowtails: The Kansas City acoustic duo flies into the Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Sunday
Ama-Con: Get your geek on with the return of Amarillo Public Library’s celebration of pop culture. (noon to 6 p.m. Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St.; admission $8 daily, $10 both days; 806-378-3054)
“Ponyo”: The Studio Ghibli Festival continues with this fantasy adventure. (3 nad 7 p.m. Sunday; continues through Aug. 7; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Monday
Brad Sanders: The Stray Sons 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)
“Ponyo”: The Studio Ghibli Festival continues with this fantasy adventure. (7 p.m. Monday; continues through Aug. 7; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Aug. 6
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. Aug. 6; Sam Houston Park, Line Avenue and Western Street; punch cards $10; 806-378-3036)
Live music: An Amarillo singer offers dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Aug. 6; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
“Ponyo”: The Studio Ghibli Festival continues with this fantasy adventure. (7 p.m. Aug. 6; continues through Aug. 7; 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)
