CAN’T MISS WITH CHIP CHANDLER OCT. 1

Tuesday

​​Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)

Cancer Survivor Celebration: 24 Hours in the Canyon’s Cancer Survivorship Center hosts this dinner feting those who’ve kicked cancer’s ass. (6 p.m. Tuesday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Grand Plaza, 401 S. Buchanan St.; free for survivors and plus-ones; RSVP by Sept. 24; 806-331-2400)

Jazztober: Center City of Amarillo’s annual fall concert series kicks off with jazz guitarist Austin Brazille and band. (6 p.m. Tuesday; Historic Bivins Home, 1000 S. Polk St.; free; 806-372-6744)

Nelson McKinney: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)

Keep Us Live Piano Series: Amarillo College’s Department of Music hosts this concert series, this week featuring Bruce Lin and Nathaniel Fryml. (7:30 p.m. Tuesday; AC Concert Hall Theatre; free; 806-371-5340)

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)

Thursday

“Joker: Folie á Deux”: Lady Gaga joins Joaquin Phoenix in this sequel to the shockingly successful thriller. (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square; and Scene One Westgate Mall Cinemas, 7701 W. Interstate 40)

​​Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)

Amarillo Chamber Good Times Celebration Barbecue Cook-Off: Gorge yourself on grilled goodies at the Chamber’s 28th annual festival. (5 p.m. Thursday; Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; tickets $30 advance, $40 at gate; 806-378-3096)

The Farmers Market at the Country Corner: Buy from local producers south of Amarillo at this market, open through November. (5 to 8 p.m. Thursday; 2210 E. Farm-to-Market Rd 1151; 575-779-9499)

“Hiding in Plain Sight” opening: White Shirt Art Gallery hosts an opening reception for a show featuring longtime Amarillo photographer Ralph Duke. (5 p.m. Thursday; 619 S. Tyler St.; 806-567-0393)

Folk Horror Art Show: Enjoy creepy art and music from Luis Torres at High Fidelity Records. (6 p.m. Thursday; 2818 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 252-220-4729)

Richard Smith: The touring guitarist offers a show at Sad Monkey Mercantile. (6 p.m. Thursday; 9800 Texas Highway 217; free; 806-488-2658)

Josh Roberts: 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)

Ladd Lecture: Dr. Nicole R. Myers, curator of the Dallas Museum of Art’s “The Impressionist Revolution from Monet to Matisse” exhibition, discusses the revolutionary art movement for Amarillo Museum of Art’s “That 1870s Show.” (7 p.m. Thursday; Amarillo College Concert Hall Theatre on the Washington Street campus; free; 806-371-5050)

“Mean Girls”: Celebrate a fetch 20th anniversary of this teen comedy classic. (7 p.m. Thursday; continues Saturday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Opera Cowgirls: The country/classical ensemble returns to kick off The Arts at WT: A Subscription Series, though tickets are available for non-members. (7 p.m. Thursday; Legacy Hall in the Jack B. Kelley Student Center; $50 for non-members; 806-651-2777)

“Alice by Heart”: West Texas A&M University Theatre opens its season with this World War II-era take on “Alice in Wonderland,” with music by Duncan Sheik. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; continues through Sunday; Happy State Bank Studio Theatre; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students; 806-651-2810)

WT Saxophone Studio: West Texas A&M University saxophone students are joined by guest soloist Jacob Nance. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus; free; 806-651-2840)

Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: Kick off the weekend with the Amarillo country band 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, this month with a Halloween theme. (5 to 9 p.m. Friday; 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; 806-354-8802)

2024 Regional Art Faculty Show Opening: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum puts the spotlight on art educators from around the area in this new exhibition, on view through Jan. 5. (6 p.m. Friday; 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; 806-651-2244)

Amarillo Scaregrounds: Ghouls and goblins rise again at this seasonal favorite, offering four attractions. Open weekends through Nov. 1. (7 to 11 p.m. Friday; 2736 S.W. 10th Ave.; tickets $40 and up; 806-367-9516)

Karaoke with Opera Cowgirls: Test your pipes with the touring ensemble in a free show for the Amarillo Symphony Guild at Bomb City Distillery. (7 p.m. Friday; 306 S. Cleveland St.; free, reservations requested; 806-220-2662)

Sixth Street Massacre: The terror-filled haunt returns weekends through Oct. 31. (7 to midnight Friday; 3015 S.W. Sixth Ave.; admission $30; text 806-337-0749)

“Alice by Heart”: West Texas A&M University Theatre opens its season with this World War II-era take on “Alice in Wonderland,” with music by Duncan Sheik. (7:30 p.m. Friday; continues through Sunday; Happy State Bank Studio Theatre; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students; 806-651-2810)

Neal McCoy: The ’90s country star hits town for a show at Starlight Ranch Event Center. (8 p.m. Friday; 1415 Sunrise Drive; tickets $32 to $60; 806-342-0515)

Jackie Haney & The Geezers Gone Wild: The Amarillo classic-rock band gets down on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Liquid Jimi: The Amarillo rock band brings the noise to Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Scotty Alexander: The touring country singer returns for a night at the Western Horseman with opener Nelson McKinney. (9 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; cover $10; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Gabe Lee: The Nashville-based singer-songwriter makes his debut at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Friday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

Saturday

​​Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)​​

Pumpkin Fest: Get pumped at Amarillo Botanical Gardens at this fall festival, featuring face painting, games and more. (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; admission $10 members, $12 nonmembers, $6 children; 1400 Streit Drive; 806-352-6513)

Gee Family’s Sweet Corn & Pumpkin Patch: Enjoy this fall favorite, featuring a corn maze and a slew of family-friendly activities every Saturday through Oct. 26. (10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 7651 Whitaker Road; admission $7; 806-346-5677)

Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm: Celebrate the autumnal season with activities including cornhole, kids’ activities, the eponymous maze and more weekends through Nov. 3. (10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; admission $19.95 online, $24.95 at the gate; 12908 S. Bell St.; 806-373-9600)

Storybridge Live: This fundraiser for the children’s literacy program offers kids a chance to meet their favorite characters. (10 a.m. to noon Saturday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $5; 806-282-9082)

Polktoberfest: Six Car Pub & Brewery goes deutsch with this seasonal celebration, featuring food specials and live music. (10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday; no cover; 625 S. Polk St.; 806-576-3396)

Opera Cowgirls Brunch: The classical-and-honkytonk combo serves up a midday show at the Western Horseman. (11 a.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; admission charge; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

St. Mary’s Carnival: The annual St. Mary’s Cathedral School celebration returns with games, treats, a raffle and more. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 1200 S. Washington St.; free; 806-376-9112)

Volksfest: Get into the season at this event at Pondaseta Brewing Co., featuring games and food and beer specials. (noon to midnight Saturday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)

Dino Day: Celebrate Archaeology Month and our friend the thunder lizards in this event at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. (2 to 5 p.m. Saturday; 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; admission $5; 806-651-2244)

“Mean Girls”: Celebrate a fetch 20th anniversary of this teen comedy classic. (4 and 7 p.m. Saturday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

James Owens: 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)

Water Lantern Festival: Write a letter to a lost loved one or pen a wish for future happiness at this touring festival, which floats into Thompson Park Lake. (5:30 p.m. Saturday; ticket prices vary; waterlanternfestival.com)

The Great Epilepsy Cookout: Enjoy a barbecue dinner, games, music and more in this event for The Epilepsy Foundation. (6 p.m. Saturday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $80 and above; 806-282-9082)

Amarillo Scaregrounds: Ghouls and goblins rise again at this seasonal favorite, offering four attractions. Open weekends through Nov. 1. (7 to 11 p.m. Saturday; 2736 S.W. 10th Ave.; tickets $40 and up; 806-367-9516)

“Carmen”: Amarillo Opera opens its season with this tempestuous classic from Bizet. (7 p.m. Saturday; Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $35 to $100; 806-372-7464)

Sixth Street Massacre: The terror-filled haunt returns weekends through Oct. 31. (7 to midnight Saturday; 3015 S.W. Sixth Ave.; admission $30; text 806-337-0749)

United on the Range: Country band The Frontmen headline this gala for the United Way of Amarillo & Canyon. (7 p.m. Saturday; Rex Baxter Building on the Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; admission charge;  806-350-5282)

William Gray Celebration: Sad Monkey Mercantile hosts this fundraiser for Graciey’s Project, featuring music by Ghosts of Gray County. (7 p.m. Saturday; 9800 Texas Highway 217; cover $10; 806-488-2658)

“Alice by Heart”: West Texas A&M University Theatre opens its season with this World War II-era take on “Alice in Wonderland,” with music by Duncan Sheik. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; continues through Sunday; Happy State Bank Studio Theatre; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students; 806-651-2810)

Dances of the Decade: Acts Community Center hosts this ’70s-themed dance party to raise funds for a new afterschool program. (8 p.m. Saturday; 3701 Plains Blvd.; admission $25 to $35; 806-354-8802)

Moon Dog: The Amarillo rock band howls on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

The Droptines: The indie country band rocks into Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

The Joe Trevino Band: The Lubbock country band hits the road for a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Red Dirt Rockers: The Amarillo band rocks out at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)

Sunday

Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm: Celebrate the autumnal season with activities including cornhole, kids’ activities, the eponymous maze and more weekends through Nov. 3. (1 to 7 p.m. Sunday; admission $19.95 online, $24.95 at the gate; 12908 S. Bell St.; 806-373-9600)

“Alice by Heart”: West Texas A&M University Theatre opens its season with this World War II-era take on “Alice in Wonderland,” with music by Duncan Sheik. (2:30 p.m. Sunday; Happy State Bank Studio Theatre; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students; 806-651-2810)

Drag Queen Bingo: Test your luck with local queens from the Haus of Mysfits. (6 p.m. Sunday; TnR Tie Dye, 3821 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-803-1086)

Monday

Electronic Ensemble: Student musicians will host a jam session in conversation with “How It’s Done,” an exhibition by Jon Revett. (7 p.m. Monday; Dord Fitz Formal Art Gallery in WT’s Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall; free; 806-651-2840)

Oct. 8

​​Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)

Books to Broadway: Amarillo Public Library’s annual fundraiser offers “Magical Broadway,” featuring tunes from “Camelot,” “Alice by Heart” and more. (6 p.m. Oct. 8; Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Ballroom, 401 S. Buchanan St.; free, premium tickets $25; 806-378-3051)

Jazztober: Center City of Amarillo’s annual fall concert series continues with jazz combo Big G & The Tradewinds. (6 p.m. Oct. 8; Historic Bivins Home, 1000 S. Polk St.; free; 806-372-6744)

Jonathan Guidi: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Oct. 8; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)

Dueling Pianos: Metropolitan Steak & Seafood offers a night of tickled ivories. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 8; continues through Oct. 10; 9181 Town Square Blvd., Suite 1201; reservations recommended; 806-242-0117)

Ongoing

Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out “Shades of Compassion” through Dec. 29 and “Unpacked: Refugee Baggage” through Jan. 5 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)

Arts in the Sunset: The community gallery hosts National Geographic’s exhibition of “The Greatest Wildlife Photographs” through Dec. 22. (daily, hours vary; 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; 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 the 2024 Regional Art Faculty Show through Jan. 5, “Remembering Adobe Walls” through May, and a special “Día de los Muertos” exhibition through Nov. 3. (2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; 806-651-2244)