Poetry and Prose Together Donald Mace Williams of Canyon will read from his new book, “Wolfe and Being Ninety,” at the Amarillo Burrowing Owl Books location. Williams has a Ph.D. in English from the University of Texas. His poems have been published in about 45 literary magazines. (6 p.m. Tuesday; 7406 SW 34th Ave.; 806-367-8961)
Bar Ditch: The Amarillo country band brings its Two-Steppin’ Tuesday party back to Hoots Pub. (6:30 p.m. Tuesday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Mike Fuller: The Amarillo folk singer serves up tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Randy Ralston: The Amarillo native returns home to offer a show and a toast at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Starlight Theatre: A favorite Amarillo band will headline the next installment of Amarillo Parks & Recreation’s summer series in Sam Houston Park. (7 p.m. Tuesday; Line Avenue and Western Street; free; 806-378-3036)
Jim Laughlin June Jazz Series: The Amarillo College summer tradition returns on the patio at the college’s Ware Building. On tap: Esquire Jazz. (7:30 p.m. Tuesday; AC Washington Street campus; free; 806-371-5340)
High Noon on the Square: Amarillo band Big G & The Tradewinds headlines Center City of Amarillo’s annual downtown concert series. This week, enjoy sandwiches from Chick-Fil-A. (noon Wednesday; free, lunch $10; 501 S. Fillmore St.; 806-372-6744)
John Hibbard: The traveling troubadour brings his “Brewery Tour-ery” to Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. Wednesday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
“Mad Heidi”: The little Swiss Miss is rebooted as a dystopian heroine. (7 p.m. Wednesday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Colton Wilcher: The Amarillo country singer offers midweek fun at Broken Spoke Lounge. (8 p.m. Wednesday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
“Asteroid City”: Director Wes Anderson has assembled another all-star cast for this highly meta mid-century comedy. Also opening: Jennifer Lawrence’s raunchy comedy “No Hard Feelings.” (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; and Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)
Ruth Ellen Lynch & Jazz Plus: The Amarillo combo offers smooth tunes at the Woody Guthrie Folk Music Center. (6 p.m. Thursday; 320 S. Cuyler St. in Pampa; donations accepted; 806-664-0824)
Party on the Patio: The Cassettes offer an outdoor ’80s celebration at Savór. (6 p.m. Thursday; 7669 Hillside Road, Suite 600; 806-310-2600)
Music in the Gardens: Amarillo rock band Rak-45 continues the Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual summer concert series, with food from BBQ Revival. (7 p.m. Thursday; 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5 for members, $10 nonmembers; 806-352-6513)
Amy Hart: The Amarillo singer and personality serves up tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Thursday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
June Jams: Canyon’s outdoor concert series continues with tunes from Amarillo party band the Tweeks. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; Neblett Park, 508 16th St. in Canyon; free; 806-656-6833)
The Solano Project: Hit the beach with the Amarillo rockers at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. Friday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Tom Buechi: The one-man band offers dinner music at Metropolitan–A Speakeasy. (7:30 p.m. Friday; 9181 Town Square Blvd., Suite 1201; 806-242-0117)
Lindsey Lane: The Amarillo country singer brings some twang to Smokey Joe’s. (6 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Mike Ryan: The hirsute Texas country singer returns for a show at Starlight Ranch Event Center. (8 p.m. Friday; 1415 Sunrise Drive; tickets $25 to $150; 806-342-0515)
Rhett Uhland & The Morning Shakes: The Amarillo country band shakes it up with opener James Calaway at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Tyler Halverson: The Texas country singer returns to The Golden Light Cantina with openers Seth Ward & The Silence. (9 p.m. Friday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Hangman: The Amarillo rock band takes a shot on a show at Whiskey River. (9:30 p.m. Friday; 4001 S.W. 51st Ave.; cover; 806-367-6163)
The Texas Transplants: The Amarillo rockers bring the party to Skooterz. (9:30 p.m. Friday; 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover; 806-679-0122)
Luke Prater: The young Texas country singer takes a bow at Chesney’s Whiskey Saloon. (10 p.m. Friday; 715 S. Polk St.; cover)
10th Annual Bike Fest, Bike Show & Bike Run: Illustrated Lady Tattoo hosts this fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Center. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; various stops, starting and ending at 500 S.W. Sixth Ave.; entry fee $10, admission free; 806-373-8707)
Rock in the Park: Rocker Emily Wolfe will headline this fundraiser for Memorial Park, sponsored by nonprofit Outdoor Amarillo. Also performing are Amarillo bands The Tulsa Doom and Dude-Man. (2 to 7 p.m. Saturday; 26th Avenue and Washington Street; free; VIP tickets $75; info@outdooramarillo.org)
Panhandle Pride: The annual celebration of LGBTQIA+ equality returns to Starlight Ranch Event Center, capped off by Taylor Swift tribute act Reputation. (3 p.m. Saturday; 1415 Sunrise Drive; tickets $15 or $45 for VIP; 806-342-0515)
Dean Yates: Bar Z Winery’s outdoor music season continues with tunes from the Insufficient Funds guitarist/singer. (5 p.m. Saturday; 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541; cover $5; 806-488-2214)
The A-Town Rockers: The Amarillo rock band hits the sand at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Un Mano Mano Duranguese: Mexican bands Conjunto Atardecer, Los Primos de Durango and Los Achonado at Ocho Segundos. (8 p.m. Saturday; cover; 5331 E. Amarillo Blvd.; 806-335-9990)
Rak-45: The Amarillo rock band loads up for a show at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
The Cassettes: The Amarillo ’80s cover band will fight for your right to party at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Mike Chism & Hollow Point: The Amarillo country band fires it up at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
Hooks & The Huckleberries: This tartly named country band hits town for a show at The Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Yes, Ma’am!: Say yes to this indie New Orleans band at The 806 Coffee + Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
My Way Punk Rock Pride Night: DJ Phlegm 2 Trees offers a night of punk music RR Bar’s annual festivities. (10 p.m. Saturday; 701 S. Georgia St.; 806-342-9000)
Brunch with Beyonce: No, not Queen Bey, but her Amarilo doppelganger in this drag brunch fundraiser for Smile Big Texas at Voodoo Vodka Lounge. (11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday; 626 S. Polk St.; $10 general admission, $25 with brunch; 806-231-0562)
Starlight Theatre: A favorite Amarillo band will headline the next installment of Amarillo Parks & Recreation’s summer series in Sam Houston Park. (7 p.m. June 27; Line Avenue and Western Street; free; 806-378-3036)
Jim Laughlin June Jazz Series: The Amarillo College summer tradition returns on the patio at the college’s Ware Building. Austin Brazille and Sean Vokes will perform for the season finale. (7:30 p.m. June 27; AC Washington Street campus; free; 806-371-5340)
Ongoing
Amarillo Community Market: Enjoy a day of shopping, food and live music around the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce as this summertime tradition continues. (8:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Sept. 9; 1000 S. Polk St.; free; 806-372-6744)
Amarillo Museum of Art: Don’t miss eye-popping exhibitions by artists Terry Allen and Jun Kaneko through Aug. 20 and Sept. 3, respectively. (2200 S. Van Buren St.; 806-371-5050)
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum: Dig into equine history with the museum’s archive collection, on view through July 29. Plus, don’t miss some amazing behind-the-scenes photos of “Lonesome Dove” by executive producer Bill Wittliff through June 23. (2601 E. Interstate 40; 806-376-5181)
Canyon Farmers Market: Check out wares from 75 vendors, plus food trucks, live music and more. (8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Sept. 30; Canyon downtown square; 806-567-0746)
“Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition”: Get face-to-face with the artist’s iconic frescos in this interactive traveling exhibit on view at the Arts in the Sunset. The exhibition is on view by appointment through July 23. regular tickets $22.50 and up for adults, $19 and up for children; 806-354-8802)
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum: Enjoy the Georgia O’Keeffe-inspired “On the Edge of the Plains” and the Gisella Loeffler exhibition “Lots of Love, Gisella,” both on view through January. (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
“Texas”: The outdoor musical returns for a 57th season in Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. (8:15 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays through Aug. 4; dinner at 6 p.m.; ticket prices vary; 806-651-2181)
Wonderland Park: The 2023 season is in full swing at Amarillo’s amusement park. (Wednesdays through Sundays; times and ticket prices vary; 2601 Dumas Drive; 806-383-3344)
