Tuesday
Jazztober: Amarillo jazz guitarist Austin Brazille and band kick off Center City of Amarillo’s fall concert series. (6 p.m. Tuesday; Historic Bivins House, 1000 S. Polk St.; free; 806-372-6744)
Tom Buechi: The Amarillo one-man band offers evening tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
AC Piano Series: Drs. Bruce Lin and Jim Laughlin offer “Classic Hymns and Pop Rock” in this concert for Amarillo College’s Art Force. (7:30 p.m. Tuesday; Concert Hall Theatre on AC’s Washington Street; free; 806-371-5340)
Bryan Robertson & The Bronc Stompers: The new Amarillo country band makes its debut at Skooterz. (9 p.m. Tuesday; 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover; 806-679-0122)
Wednesday
The Solano Project: The Amarillo rock band offers midweek fun at Smokey Joe’s. (6 p.m. Wednesday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Ri Wolf: Enjoy tunes underground at The Barfield’s speakeasy with the Amarillo country singer. (7 p.m. Wednesday; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
“The Exorcist”: The original horror classic returns for 50th-anniversary screenings. (7:15 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)
Squeakie: The touring indie band makes some noise at The 806 Coffee + Lounge. (9 p.m. Wednesday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
Thursday
“The Exorcist: Believer”: Director David Gordon Green (the rebooted “Halloween” trilogy) brings back original star Ellen Burstyn in this contemporary sequel. (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; and Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Good Times Celebration Barbecue Cook-Off: One of the region’s biggest food festivals returns, with more ribs than you can shake a stick at. (5 to 8 p.m. Thursday; Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; tickets $30 advance, $40 at gate; 806-373-7800)
James Owens: The Amarillo singer kicks off the weekend at Smokey Joe’s. (6 p.m. Thursday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Luis Torres: The musician offers tunes at High Fidelity Records Art & Wine Night. (6 p.m. Thursday; 2818 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 252-220-4729)
Bryan Robertson: 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)
First Thursday Art + Music: Take in a creepy-themed group art show and jazz from the Almanza Quintet at The 806 Coffee + Lounge. (7 p.m. Thursday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
“The Mad Ones”: Theatre AC opens its season with this contemporary musical about a grieving teen learning to live life to its fullest. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; continues through Sunday; AC Experimental Theatre on the Washington Street campus; tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors and students; 806-371-5359)
“Once Upon a Mattress”: WT Theatre takes on this classic musical, a delightful adaptation of “The Princess and the Pea.” (7:30 p.m. Thursday; continues through Sunday; Branding Iron Theatre; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff with Buff Gold Card; 806-651-2810)
Friday
The Peddler Show: The shopping expo returns to the Amarillo Civic Center Complex. (11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; continues through Sunday; 401 S. Buchanan St.; admission charge; 806-378-3096)
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)
Leonard Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch: Enjoy a corn maze, haunted maze, pumpkin patch and more at this new fall attraction, open weekends through Nov. 11. (6 to 9 p.m. Friday; 17670 Farm-to-Market Road 1062 in Canyon; admission prices vary; 806-452-9870)
Sixth Street Massacre: The terror-filled haunt returns weekends through October. (7 to midnight Friday; 3015 S.W. Sixth Ave.; admission $25; text 806-337-0749)
The Tweeks: The Amarillo party band hits the beach at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Friday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Tennessee Tuckness: The beloved Amarillo songstress headlines Starlight Canyon Bed & Breakfast with son Travis T. Warren, the lead singer of Blind Melon. (7 p.m. Friday; 100 Brentwood Road; $15 at gate; 806-336-1459)
“The Mad Ones”: Theatre AC opens its season with this contemporary musical about a grieving teen learning to live life to its fullest. (7:30 p.m. Friday; continues through Sunday; AC Experimental Theatre on the Washington Street campus; tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors and students; 806-371-5359)
“Once Upon a Mattress”: WT Theatre takes on this classic musical, a delightful adaptation of “The Princess and the Pea.” (7:30 p.m. Friday; continues through Sunday; Branding Iron Theatre; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff with Buff Gold Card; 806-651-2810)
WT Symphony Orchestra: New bassoon professor Conor Bell is the featured soloist at the West Texas A&M University ensemble’s fall concert. (7:30 p.m. Friday; Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall; free; 806-651-2840)
Bring Me the Gypsee: The Amarillo duo rolls in for a show on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Karaoke Night: DJ Juicy hosts a party for hopeful singers at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; no cover)
Autumn Ragland: The touring country singer returns to the Golden Light Cantina, with support from local openers Ri Wolf & The Prairie Hawks. (9 p.m. Friday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Saturday
The Peddler Show: The shopping expo returns to the Amarillo Civic Center Complex. (9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; continues through Sunday; 401 S. Buchanan St.; admission charge; 806-378-3096)
Gee Family’s Sweet Corn & Pumpkin Patch: Enjoy this fall favorite Saturdays through October, featuring a corn maze and a slew of family-friendly activities. (10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 7651 Whitaker Road; admission $5; 806-346-5677)
Leonard Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch: Enjoy a corn maze, haunted maze, pumpkin patch and more at this new fall attraction, open weekends through Nov. 11. (10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 17670 Farm-to-Market Road 1062 in Canyon; admission prices vary; 806-452-9870)
Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm: Celebrate the autumnal season with activities including cornhole, kids’ activities, the titular maze and more weekends through October. (10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; admission $19.95 online, $22.95 at the gate; 12908 S. Bell St.; 806-373-9600)
Volksfest: Pondaseta Brewing Co. hosts an all-day Octoberfest party, complete with lederhosen contest, food, drink specials and more. (noon Saturday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Dino Days: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum goes Jurassic with this dinosaur-themed day for kids. (2 to 5 p.m. Saturday; 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; admission $5; 806-651-2244)
Amarillo Oktober Fest: Starlight Ranch Event Center hosts this German-themed party, featuring beer tastings, dachshund races, food and more. (4 p.m. Saturday; 1415 Sunrise Drive; tickets $20; 806-342-0515)
Kayla Richardson: Bar Z Winery’s outdoor music season continues with tunes from this Amarillo singer. (5 p.m. Saturday; 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541; cover $5; 806-488-2214)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo singer-songwriter brings along his friends for a beach party at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Saturday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Amarillo Scaregrounds: Ghouls and goblins rise again at this seasonal favorite, offering six attractions. Open weekends through October. (7 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday; 2736 S.W. 10th Ave.; ticket prices vary; 806-367-9516)
Luis R. Conriquez: The Mexican singer-songwriter takes the stage in the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium with help from Dareyes de la Sierra and Los Tres de la Palma. (7 p.m. Saturday; 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $61 to $154; 806-378-3096)
Sixth Street Massacre: The terror-filled haunt returns weekends through October. (7 to midnight Saturday; 3015 S.W. Sixth Ave.; admission $25; text 806-337-0749)
“Tosca”: Amarillo Opera opens its season with this Puccini melodrama, replete with war, heartbreak, betrayal and death. (7 p.m. Saturday; Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $25 to $95; 806-378-3096 or 806-372-7464)
Tom Buechi: The Amarillo one-man band offers an acoustic night at Mickey’s Place. (7 p.m. Saturday; 1512 Fifth Ave. in Canyon; 806-452-7320)
“The Mad Ones”: Theatre AC opens its season with this contemporary musical about a grieving teen learning to live life to its fullest. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; continues through Sunday; AC Experimental Theatre on the Washington Street campus; tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors and students; 806-371-5359)
“Once Upon a Mattress”: WT Theatre takes on this classic musical, a delightful adaptation of “The Princess and the Pea.” (7:30 p.m. Saturday; continues through Sunday; Branding Iron Theatre; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff with Buff Gold Card; 806-651-2810)
Sirkiss: The Amarillo rock band takes the stage on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Ty Blackburn Band: The local Texas country band gets a showcase at Hoots Pub with openers Ghosts of Gray County. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Red Dirt Rockers: The Amarillo country band rocks into Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
Divebar Burlesque and Cabaret: An array of national and local performers take over the back room at RR Bar. (10 p.m. Saturday; 701 S. Georgia St.; cover $10 advance, $13 at door; 806-342-9000)
Jamie Richards: The Red Dirt band takes a shot at Chesney’s Whiskey Saloon. (10 p.m. Saturday; 715 S. Polk St.; cover)
Sunday
The Peddler Show: The shopping expo returns to the Amarillo Civic Center Complex. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; 401 S. Buchanan St.; admission charge; 806-378-3096)
Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm: Celebrate the autumnal season with activities including cornhole, kids’ activities, the titular maze and more weekends through October. (1 to 9 p.m. Sundays; admission $19.95 online, $22.95 at the gate; 12908 S. Bell St.; 806-373-9600)
Leonard Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch: Enjoy a corn maze, haunted maze, pumpkin patch and more at this new fall attraction, open weekends through Nov. 11. (2 to 9 p.m. Sunday; 17670 Farm-to-Market Road 1062 in Canyon; admission prices vary; 806-452-9870)
“Once Upon a Mattress”: WT Theatre takes on this classic musical, a delightful adaptation of “The Princess and the Pea.” (2:30 p.m. Sunday; Branding Iron Theatre; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff with Buff Gold Card; 806-651-2810)
“The Mad Ones”: Theatre AC opens its season with this contemporary musical about a grieving teen learning to live life to its fullest. (3 p.m. Sunday; AC Experimental Theatre on the Washington Street campus; tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors and students; 806-371-5359)
Sarah Pierce, Joel White and Randy Palmer: The folk singers offer an intimate show at Buffalo Grass Music Hall in Panhandle. (3 p.m. Sunday; 123 Main St. in Panhandle; 806-236-2933)
“House of 1000 Corpses”: Rob Zombie’s modern-day horror classic returns for 20th-anniversary screenings. (4 and 7:15 p.m. Sunday; continues Oct. 11; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Oct. 10
Jazztober: Amarillo combo Ruth Ellen Lynch & Jazz Plus continue Center City of Amarillo’s fall concert series. (6 p.m. Oct. 10; Historic Bivins House, 1000 S. Polk St.; free; 806-372-6744)
Ongoing
Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out “Critical Mass: Photoworks by Meridel Rubenstein” through Dec. 3 at the Amarillo mainstay. (2200 S. Van Buren St.; 806-371-5050)
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum: Enjoy the annual “America’s Horse in Art,” on view through Oct. 14. (2601 E. Interstate 40; 806-376-5181)
Don Harrington Discovery Center: Explore the new permanent exhibition “Discover through Time” and the touring exhibit “Ocean Bound,” on view through Jan. 7. (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 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, plus the bison-themed exhibition “The Fall and Rise of an American Icon” through September 2024. (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
