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)
Author Talk: Maleeha Siddiqui, an American writer of Pakistani descent, joins with Shifa Saltagi Safadi, a Syrian author and American teacher, in a Zoom and live conversation to celebrate the launch of Safadi’s middle-grade novel, “Kareem Between.” (4 p.m. Tuesday; Chapterhouse Books, 3317 S.W. Sixth Ave.; RSVPs suggested; hello@chapterhousebookstore.
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies kick off their last homestand of the season against the Frisco RoughRiders. (6:35 p.m. Tuesday; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Lindi Leigh: The Amarillo singer offers dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
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)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue their last homestand of the season against the Frisco RoughRiders. (6:35 p.m. Wednesday; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Wibby Wednesday: Six Car Pub & Brewery continues its patio season with music from Velvet Funk. (7 p.m. Wednesday; no cover; 625 S. Polk St.; 806-576-3396)
Thursday
“Speak No Evil”: James McAvoy gets extra creepy in this new thriller. Also opening: action flick “The Killer’s Game.” (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)
The Farmers Market at the Country Corner: Buy from local producers south of Amarillo at this market. (5 to 8 p.m. Thursday; 2210 E. Farm-to-Market Rd 1151; 575-779-9499)
“Community and Belonging”: West Texas A&M University’s Center for the Study of the American West hosts this Forgotten Frontera panel discussion, dinner and loteria with Dr. Cordelia Barrera and others discussing the Mexican American community in the area. (6:30 p.m. Thursday; Wesley Community Center, 1615 S. Roberts St.; free; 806-651-5238)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue their last homestand of the season against the Frisco RoughRiders. (6:35 p.m. Thursday; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Gary Bass: 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)
“Waitress”: Amarillo Little Theatre opens its Mainstage season with the regional premiere of this Sara Bareilles-penned romantic drama. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; continues through Sept. 22; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Steven Birkenfeld: The country singer kicks off the weekend at Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Thursday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Friday
Amarillo Tri-State Fair: The 101-year-old tradition returns with oodles of fried food, rides, music and more. This is First Friday for First Responders, and arrive early for the 5K Calorie Walk. (11 a.m. to midnight Friday; continues through Sept. 21; 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; ticket prices vary; 806-376-7767)
Matthew Mercado: The Lubbock singer heads underground at the Barfield’s Paramount Recreation Club speakeasy. (6 p.m. Friday; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
The Solano Project: The party band gets down at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Friday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue their last homestand of the season against the Frisco RoughRiders. (7:05 p.m. Friday; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Amarillo Symphony: The orchestra opens its 2024-2025 season with Mussorgsky’s iconic “Pictures at an Exhibition” and digital art by Geoff Case. (7:30 p.m. Friday; continues Saturday; Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $21 to $71; 806-376-8782)
Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: The Amarillo country-rock band gets loud on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
“Waitress”: Amarillo Little Theatre opens its Mainstage season with the regional premiere of this Sara Bareilles-penned romantic drama. (8 p.m. Friday; continues through Sept. 22; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Bailey Rae: The rising Oklahoma country singer joins Jade Ramos for a night at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Cam Allen: The young Oklahoma musician makes some noise at the Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Friday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Sonic Bloom and Sweater Godz: The Amarillo indie bands team up for a night at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
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)
Canyon Farmers Market: The summer tradition continues weekly 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)
Day with the Butterflies: Enjoy the annual release of these beautiful winged creatures at Amarillo Botanical Gardens. Breakfast and family activities are available. (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; 1400 Streit Drive; admission $15 with no breakfast, $15 ages 10 and younger with breakfast, $20 ages 11 and older with breakfast; 806-352-6513)
Guided Hike: Ogallala Life Conservation hosts this educational event focusing on water conservation at Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center. (10 a.m. Saturday; 2301 N. Soncy Road; free for members or $14 adults, $11 seniors and military, and $9 children; 806-352-6007)
Amarillo Tri-State Fair: The 101-year-old tradition returns with oodles of fried food, rides, music and more. This is Boots and Beats Day. (10 a.m. to midnight Saturday; continues through Sept. 21; 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; ticket prices vary; 806-376-7767)
Amarillo Tri-State Fair Parade: Celebrate the area’s beloved tradition with a parade from downtown to the Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave. (10 a.m. Saturday; free; 806-376-7767)
Amarillo Yoga Festival: Stretch yourself to support Amarillo Housing First and the city’s unhoused population in this fundraiser at Six Car Pub & Brewery. (11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; no cover; 625 S. Polk St.; 806-576-3396)
Patriot Day Celebration: Commemorate the 9/11 anniversary with a BBQ dinner fundraiser for BOOM Adventures featuring The Lowdown Drifters, Bri Bagwell and Casey Donahew. (4 p.m. Sept. 9; Piehl Barn, 1000 Farm-to-Market 2381; tickets $30 in advance, $40 at the gate; 806-223-5376)
Kayla Richardson: 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)
Ukrainian Thank-You Dinner: Kind House Bakery hosts this community dinner featuring authentic Ukrainian fare. (6 p.m. Saturday; Amarillo Area Foundation, 919 S. Polk St.; minimum donation $10; 760-271-0305)
Dancin’ in the Dirt: The Amarillo Tri-State Fair features ’90s country star Clay Walker in a special concert. Aiden Logsdon & The Outlaws open. (7 p.m. Saturday; 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; tickets $30 806-376-7767)
Katie Beth & Coyote Rose: The country band offers a night of sweet music at Sad Monkey Mercantile. (7 p.m. Saturday; 9800 Texas Highway 217; cover $10; 806-488-2658)
Rak-45: The Amarillo rock band loads up for a show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Saturday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; cover; 806-335-5644)
Rock the Yard: ’80s metal favorites Queensrÿche, Slaughter, Stephen Pearcy of RATT and Steven Adler of Guns N’ Roses unite for a loud night at The Lumberyard, Canyon’s newest event center. (7 p.m. Saturday; 850 N. 23rd St.; tickets $70; 806- 804-3000)
Scott Ryan: The alt-country singer offers an acoustic night at Pondaseta Brewing Co.. (7 p.m. Saturday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Secret Garden Ball: Get enchanted at this fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities, featuring dinner, live music and more. Plus, bring a book to donate to Storybridge. (7 p.m. Saturday; Starlight Canyon, 100 Brentwood Road; tickets $50; 806-622-2382)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue their last homestand of the season against the Frisco RoughRiders. Enjoy the SkyFest Spooktacular with costumes, trick-or-treating and fireworks. (7:05 p.m. Saturday; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Amarillo Symphony: The orchestra opens its 2024-2025 season with Mussorgsky’s iconic “Pictures at an Exhibition” and digital art by Geoff Case. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $21 to $71; 806-376-8782)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo party band mixes it up on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
“Waitress”: Amarillo Little Theatre opens its Mainstage season with the regional premiere of this Sara Bareilles-penned romantic drama. (8 p.m. Friday; continues through Sept. 22; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: The Amarillo country-rock band hits the stage at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Spur 327: Hit the road with this Lubbock band at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Jay Statham: Get buzzed for the singer’s album release party at the Golden Light Cantina, also featuring LC & The Outliers. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Mike Chism & Hollow Point: The Amarillo country band loads up for a show at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
Sunday
Amarillo Tri-State Fair: The 101-year-old tradition returns with oodles of fried food, rides, music and more. This is Fiesta Domingo. (10 a.m. to midnight Sunday; continues through Sept. 21; 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; ticket prices vary; 806-376-7767)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies conclude their last homestand of the season against the Frisco RoughRiders. (1:05 p.m. Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
“Blazing Saddles”: The blisteringly funny comedy gets special 50th-anniversary screenings. (4 and 7 p.m. Sunday; continues Sept. 18; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Monday
Amarillo Tri-State Fair: The 101-year-old tradition returns with oodles of fried food, rides, music and more. This is 55 & Better Day. (11 a.m. to midnight Monday; continues through Sept. 21; 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; ticket prices vary; 806-376-7767)
“Golden Girls” Trivia Night: Let out your inner Dorothy and judge anyone who misses a question at this Pondaseta Brewing Co.-hosted event. (7 p.m. Monday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Sept. 17
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 Tri-State Fair: The 101-year-old tradition returns with oodles of fried food, rides, music and more. This is Ride ’Em Cowboy Day. Plus, take part in the Tri-State Fair Karaoke Contest at 5:30 p.m. (11 a.m. to midnight Sept. 17; continues through Sept. 21; 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; ticket prices vary; 806-376-7767)
Tom Buechi: The Amarillo singer offers dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Sept. 17; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
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)
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
