Starlight Theatre: Amarillo combo Ruth Ellen Lynch & Jazz Plus 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)
Tom Buechi: The Amarillo one-man band serves up tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Jim Laughlin June Jazz Series: The Amarillo College summer tradition returns on the patio at the college’s Ware Building. Up first: The Martinis. (7:30 p.m. Tuesday; AC Washington Street campus; free; 806-371-5340)
Route 66 Bus Tour: Take a ride along the Mother Road to learn the highway’s Texas history. Head east on Wednesday to Shamrock, or west on Thursday to Glenrio, New Mexico. (8:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 1000 S. Polk St.; tickets $50; 806-374-1497)
High Noon on the Square: Amarillo cowboy singer Ed Montana kicks off Center City of Amarillo’s annual downtown concert series. This week, enjoy hamburgers from the Coors Cowboy Club Cook Team. (noon Wednesday; free, lunch $10; 501 S. Fillmore St.; 806-372-6744)
Danny Freeze & The Earthlings: The Amarillo folk-rock band headlines a midweek show at the Texas Route 66 Visitor Center. (6:30 p.m. Wednesday; 1900 S.W. Sixth Ave.; free; 806-310-9503)
“Raiders of the Lost Ark”: Get ready for the return of Indiana Jones with revival screenings of his original high-energy adventure. (7 p.m. Wednesday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Ri Wolf: The Amarillo country singer offers underground tunes in The Barfield’s speakeasy. (7 p.m. Wednesday; 600 S. Polk St.; no cover; 806-414-2200)
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)
“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”: It’s another go-round with the shape-shifting robots, now in animal form too. (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; and Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)
Space Between Conference: This international scholarly society’s conference will include several public events, including “Now Starring Quanah Parker: Comanches Playing Comanches in Silent Films” at 7 p.m. Thursday, “Did Modernism Reach Texas, 1914-1945?” at 11 a.m. Friday, “Designing Her Own Tradition: Placemaking in the Art and Career of Loïs Mailou Jones” at 4:45 p.m. Friday, and a Roaring ’20s dance party at 7 p.m. Saturday. (Thursday through Saturday; various locations at West Texas A&M University; SpaceBetweenSociety.com)
“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, on view by appointment through July 23, will open with a special reception Thursday. (6 p.m. Thursday; 3701 Plains Blvd.; opening reception $150 and up; regular tickets $22.50 and up for adults, $19 and up for children; 806-354-8802)
Music in the Gardens: Amarillo band Big G & The Tradewinds continue the Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual summer concert series, with food from Yum in a Bun food truck. (7 p.m. Thursday; 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5 for members, $10 nonmembers; 806-352-6513)
Hank Vincent: The Amarillo singer 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 Insufficient Funds. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; Neblett Park, 508 16th St. in Canyon; free; 806-656-6833)
Lindsey Lane: The Amarillo country singer brings some twang to Smokey Joe’s. (6 p.m. Thursday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
“Texas”: The outdoor musical returns for a 57th season in Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. (8:15 p.m. Thursday; dinner at 6 p.m.; continues Tuesdays through Sundays through Aug. 4; ticket prices vary; 806-651-2181)
Matt Martindale: The Cooder Graw frontman returns to a Llano Estacado stage with a show at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Thursday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Art After Dark: Amarillo Museum of Art celebrates new exhibitions by Terry Allen and Jun Kaneko with this party featuring music from Charlie Shafter and Matt Martindale, food from Reagan’s Brick Oven Pizza, a bar, games and more. (7 p.m. Friday; 2200 S. Van Buren St.; admission $30 or free for AMoA members; 806-371-5050)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer offers downtown tunes on The Barfield’s rooftop bar. (7 p.m. Friday; 600 S. Polk St.; no cover; 806-414-2200)
Ri Wolf: The Amarillo country singer offers tunes with your burgers and beer at the Golden Light Beer & Wine Garden. (7 p.m. Friday; 6014 S. Western St.; 806-221-2337)
Insufficient Funds: Hit the beach with the Amarillo good-time band at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. Friday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Night at PPHM: See what comes to life after dark with role players and storytellers offering an inside view at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. (8 p.m. Friday; 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; admission $10 adults, $5 children; 806-651-2244)
The Tweeks: The Amarillo party band gets their kicks on Route 66 during a night at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Austin Brazille: The Amarillo classical and jazz guitarist offers sweet music at The 806 Coffee + Lounge. (9 p.m. Friday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
Jacob Armitage: The Texas country singer rocks out at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
The Smeaton Brothers Band: The Amarillo family band makes a rare return to the stage at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Friday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Amarillo Community Market: Enjoy a day of shopping, food and live music around the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce as this summertime tradition returns through Sept. 9. (8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday; 1000 S. Polk St.; free; 806-372-6744)
Amarillo National Bank Route 66 Celebration: Historic Route 66 will rock at this free family festival, featuring live music, vendors, food, Elvis impersonators and more. (11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; Sixth Avenue between Georgia and Forest streets; free; 806-374-1497)
Summer Bash: Strata Coffee Co. baristas offer an art show alongside a cornhole tournament that raises funds for Snack Pak 4 Kids. (noon to 10 p.m. Saturday; 7560 Outlook Dr.; $50 tournament entry fee; 806-350-8385)
J. Eric Dennis book signing: The Amarillo author signs copies of “Azarah and Baldur: Curious,” the second book in his fantasy series, at Aunt Eek’s Books & Curiosities. (1 p.m. Saturday; 2900 S.W. Sixth Ave.; free, but donations accepted; 806-420-0021)
Randy Palmer: Bar Z Winery’s outdoor music season continues with tunes from the Amarillo folk singer. (5 p.m. Saturday; 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541; cover $5; 806-488-2214)
Summer Free For All: Kids get the chance to take part in the Texas Route 66 Festival in this “Cars”-themed party in Sam Houston Park, featuring games, inflatables, food trucks and more. (5 p.m. Saturday; Line Avenue and Western Street; free; 806-378-3036)
Cheers at Wildcat Bluff: Enjoy a chuckwagon dinner at this fundraiser for the nature center. The party also includes music from bluegrass band Steel Betty, an open bar and more. (6 to 9 p.m. Saturday; 2301 N. Soncy Road; tickets $45 and $50; 806-352-6007)
Kung Fu Vampire: The touring rockers take a shot (of blood?) at a show at Bomb City Distillery. (7 p.m. Saturday; 306 S. Cleveland St.; 806-220-2662)
Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: The young country band hits the sand at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Tom Buechi: The Amarillo one-man band offers a night of tunes at Mickey’s Place. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1512 Fifth Ave. in Canyon; 806-452-7320)
Esquire Jazz: The Amarillo jazz combo offers a night of cool tunes at Starlight Canyon Bed & Breakfast. (8 p.m. Saturday; 100 Brentwood Road; $15 at gate; 806-336-1459)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo rock band makes some noise at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Taylor Hunnicutt: The Alabama-based singer-songwriter comes to town for a show at the Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions: The Amarillo country band gets rowdy at Skooterz. (9 p.m. Saturday; 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover; 806-679-0122)
The Electric Gypsies: The regional favorite rock band plugs in at Whiskey River. (9 p.m. Saturday; 4001 S.W. 51st Ave.; cover $10; 806-367-6163)
Clay Gibson: The young country singer rolls into Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
“Kiki’s Delivery Service”: The anime classic returns to theaters for a three-day run as part of the Studio Ghibli Festival. (various times Sunday, Monday and June 14; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Travis Bishop: The country singer makes his debut at Smokey Joe’s. (3 p.m. Sunday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
“Hairspray”: Celebrate the 35th anniversary of this John Waters classic. (4 and 7 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. June 14; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Joe Gatto: The touring comedian and “Impractical Jokers” star brings a night of comedy to the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium. (7 p.m. Sunday; 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $37 to $112; 806-378-3096)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue their home season by hoping for a miracle against the San Antonio Missions. (June 13 to 18; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Starlight Theatre: Amarillo classic rock band Party of 6 will headline the next installment of Amarillo Parks & Recreation’s summer series in Sam Houston Park. (7 p.m. June 13; Line Avenue and Western Street; free; 806-378-3036)
Susan Gibson: The Amarillo native singer-songwriter comes home for a show at Chalice Abbey with Woody Key and Mike Fuller. (7 p.m. June 13; 2717 Stanley St., Suite A; $15 donation; 806-576-2480)
Jim Laughlin June Jazz Series: The Amarillo College summer tradition returns on the patio at the college’s Ware Building. On tap: Jim Laughlin’s Big Band. (7:30 p.m. June 13; AC Washington Street campus; free; 806-371-5340)
Ongoing
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)
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
