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)
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 Tuesday; continues through Saturday; 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. Tuesday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Wednesday
Amarillo Tri-State Fair: The 101-year-old tradition returns with oodles of fried food, rides, music and more. This is Small Business Wednesday. (11 a.m. to midnight Wednesday; continues through Saturday; 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; ticket prices vary; 806-376-7767)
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)
“Blazing Saddles”: The blisteringly funny comedy gets special 50th-anniversary screenings. (7, 7:15 and 9:50 p.m. Wednesday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Brad Good: The Oklahoma singer-songwriter offers an acoustic night at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. Wednesday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Christopher Erin: The Amarillo singer goes deep for a show at the Barfield’s Paramount Recreation Club speakeasy. (7 p.m. Wednesday; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
Thursday
“Transformers One”: An animated prequel promises to tell the origin of the robots in disguise; perhaps they’ll explain why one of the alien bots takes the form of a semitruck. Also opening: Halle Berry-starring horror flick “Never Let Go.” (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 Tri-State Fair: The 101-year-old tradition returns with oodles of fried food, rides, music and more. This is Education Celebration Day, and PRCA Rodeo competition begins at 7 p.m. (11 a.m. to midnight Thursday; continues through Saturday; 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; ticket prices vary; 806-376-7767)
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)
Amarillo Children’s Home Centennial Art Exhibition: Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the home by bidding on works by local artists at this fundraiser dinner. (6 p.m. Thursday; Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.; tickets $30; 806-351-8011)
“The Matrix”: Get red-pilled at special 25th-anniversary screenings of the modern sci-fi classic. (7 p.m. Thursday; continues Sunday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Rachel Lynch and Griffin Wade: The indie singer-songwriters kick off their Great Southwestern Beer Run tour at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (7 p.m. Thursday; 3100 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)
Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo singer offers dinner music 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 Sunday; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: The area country band kicks off the weekend at Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Thursday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Payton Howie: The rising Texas country star hits town for a show at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Thursday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Friday
Amarillo Tri-State Fair: The 101-year-old tradition returns with oodles of fried food, rides, music and more. This is Ag & Western Celebration Day, and PRCA Rodeo competition begins at 7 p.m. (11 a.m. to midnight Friday; continues through Saturday; 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; ticket prices vary; 806-376-7767)
Fall Fridays: The Roman Carbajal Band hits the roof for a party at Six Car Pub & Brewery. (7 p.m. Friday; no cover; 625 S. Polk St.; 806-576-3396)
Red Dirt Rockers: The party band gets down at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Friday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Ri Wolf: The Amarillo singer heads underground at the Barfield’s Paramount Recreation Club speakeasy. (7 p.m. Friday; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
Third Eye Blind: The ’90s rockers enjoy their semi-charmed kind of life at a show at The Lumberyard. (7 p.m. Friday; 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; tickets $45 to $75; 806- 804-3000)
Starlight Cinema: Amarillo Parks and Recreation hosts a free outdoor screening of animated favorite “Kung Fu Panda.” (7:30 p.m. Friday; 7781 Garden Way Drive; free; 806-378-3036)
Boss 420: The Amarillo rock band rolls up a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Giovannie & The Hired Guns: The Texas rockers load up for a big show at Azteca Music Hall. (8 p.m. Friday; 500 N. Farm-to-Market Road 1912; tickets $30 adults, $35 minors; 806-335-9990)
“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 Sunday; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Matt Ferrell: The touring comedian brings the laughs with Wayne Morris and Pat Ferris at HB’s Café. (8:30 p.m. Friday; tickets $15 advance, $20 at door; 626 S. Polk St.)
Ross Cooper: The Texas country star makes a return to the Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Friday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Tanner Lane: The Amarillo country band brings the twang to Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Wynn Williams: The Texas country singer spins up a good time at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
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)
Amarillo Tri-State Fair: The 101-year-old tradition concludes with oodles of fried food, rides, music and more. This is Military Salute Day. (10 a.m. to midnight Saturday; 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; ticket prices vary; 806-376-7767)
Lone Star Reptile Expo: Fans of all things creepy and crawly will find plenty to enjoy at this annual event. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; continues Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St.; admission $10 adults, $5 children; 214-769-3039)
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)
Oktoberfest: Get a head start on fall with this special event at The Derrick, featuring music, vendors and brats. (11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 814 S. Taylor St.; 727-318-7322)
End of Summer Bash: Smokey Joe’s bids farewell to the season with a day of music featuring Boss 420, Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions and Bomb City Groove. (3 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
“Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story”: This new documentary tells the story of the beloved late actor. (4 and 7 p.m. Saturday; continues Sept. 25; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Crazy Midget Lucha Libre: Look, folks, I just type these things in. (5 p.m. Saturday; Cactus Cove Inn & Suites, 2501 E. Interstate 40; tickets $25 to $40; 718-854-6852)
Monty Martin: 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)
Adult Homecoming: Celebrate your inner kid at this Pondaseta Brewing Co.-hosted event, featuring food and drink specials, music and more. (6 p.m. Saturday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Fiesta Under the Stars: Ensembles from the Amarillo College Department of Music will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an evening of tunes. (6 p.m. Saturday; AC Experimental Theatre patio on the Washington Street campus; free; 806-371-5340)
Lips 2024: The annual Opportunity School fundraiser goes “Country Club Cowboy” with Texas country band Silverada. (6 p.m. Saturday; Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.; admission charge; 806-354-8802)
Kat Anders Show: Idol Art Studio hosts an exhibition of new works by the artist. (7 p.m. Saturday; 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)
Journey of a Lifetime: The tribute band sings a ditty about a small-town girl at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; cover; 806-335-5644)
Overtime & The Blue Collar Soldiers Band: The indie Montana rocker brings his “Road to Gold” tour to Whiskey River. (8 p.m. Saturday; 4001 S.W. 51st Ave.; tickets $25 and up; 806-367-6163)
“Waitress”: Amarillo Little Theatre opens its Mainstage season with the regional premiere of this Sara Bareilles-penned romantic drama. (8 p.m. Saturday; continues through Sunday; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
CW & Twenty Hands High: The Denver-based Americana band hits the stage at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Kelly Hastey: The traditional country artist takes the stage at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers: The rock band returns to break hearts at the Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Reborn Country: The Amarillo band loads up for a show at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
Stealing Handshakes: The Amarillo rock band shakes its way into Zombiez Bar & Grill with opener 1218. (9 p.m. Saturday; 711 S. 10th Ave.; cover $5; 806-331-7305)
Piles of Potential: The Amarillo rockers make their RR Bar debut with The Dash-Man Experience. (10 p.m. Saturday; 701 S. Georgia St.; no cover; 806-342-9000)
Sunday
Lone Star Reptile Expo: Fans of all things creepy and crawly will find plenty to enjoy at this annual event. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St.; admission $10 adults, $5 children; 214-769-3039)
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)
“The Matrix”: Get red-pilled at special 25th-anniversary screenings of the modern sci-fi classic. (3 and 7 p.m. Sunday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Monday
Emily Hollingshed: The Oklahoma singer hits the roof at Crush. (7 p.m. Monday; 627 S. Polk St.; 806-418-2011)
Sept. 24
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)
Hank Vincent: The Amarillo country singer goes straight to the top at Crush. (7 p.m. Sept. 24; 627 S. Polk St.; 806-418-2011)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer offers dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Sept. 24; 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
