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)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer offers dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Hank Vincent: The Amarillo country singer goes straight to the top at Crush. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 627 S. Polk St.; 806-418-2011)
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)
Marty Lee McCray: The Lubbock singer heads underground at the Barfield’s Paramount Recreation Club speakeasy. (7 p.m. Wednesday; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
Plemons Bridge: The Amarillo-based Americana band pours one out at Pondaseta Brewing Co.. (7 p.m. Wednesday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Poetry Night: Idol Art Studio hosts an evening themed “A Woman’s Rage.” (7 p.m. Wednesday; 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)
“Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story”: This new documentary tells the story of the beloved late actor. (7 p.m. Wednesday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Thursday
“The Wild Robot”: Lupita Nyong’o heads the voice cast of this new animated film. Also opening: Francis Ford Coppola’s divisive new epic “Megalopolis,” coming-of-age comedy “My Old Ass” and a week-long revival of “Howl’s Moving Castle” for the Studio Ghibli Fest. (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)
Una Gran Cena: Wesley Community Center celebrates 73 years of service at this fundraiser dinner. (6 p.m. Thursday; 1615 S. Roberts St.; admission charge; 806-372-7960 or jennifer@wesleycc.com)
Horror Art Film Society: Idol Art Studio hosts a screening of “In the Company of Wolves” and a themed art show. (7 p.m. Thursday; 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)
Mike Fuller: The Amarillo folk singer offers tunes with your slices at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Thursday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
“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 Oct. 6; Happy State Bank Studio Theatre; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students; 806-651-2810)
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)
Friday
Fall Fridays: Cameron Clark hits the roof for a party at Six Car Pub & Brewery. (7 p.m. Friday; no cover; 625 S. Polk St.; 806-576-3396)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo singer hits the sand at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Friday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
“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 Oct. 6; Happy State Bank Studio Theatre; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students; 806-651-2810)
Chamber Music Amarillo: The orchestra opens its season with “The Visual Meets the Aural,” featuring Mussorgsky’s original version of “Pictures at an Exhibition,” plus a juried art exhibition and more. (7:30 p.m. Friday; Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.; tickets $40; 806-376-8782)
Mike Fuller & The Repeat Offenders: The Amarillo folk-rock band gets down on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Adam Hood: The sensational Southern singer-songwriter returns for a night at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Howard County: The new Texas country band brings the twang to Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
The Jon Young Band: The Texas country band makes a return to the Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Friday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
WaZeil & UaZit: The husband-and-wife touring duo bring art and music to The 806 Coffee + Lounge. (9 p.m. Friday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
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 wraps up with an Autumn Street Fest, including live music, activities, vendors and more. (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 closes out its season this week. (8 a.m. to noon Saturday; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-354-8802)
Oktoberfest: Sad Monkey Mercantile celebrates fall with special beers, brats, pretzels, live music and more. (9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; 9800 Texas Highway 217; 806-488-2658)
Pickleball Tournament: Take your best shot at making money for the Amarillo Wranglers Youth Hockey Team. (9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; Amarillo National Tennis Center, 5000 S. Bell St.; registration $30)
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)
War of the Wagons: The Texas Panhandle War Memorial teams with the Amarillo VA Health Care System for this battle of the food trucks, with proceeds benefiting the VA’s suicide prevention program. (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; 4101 S. Georgia St.; 806-353-8796)
Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Grand Opening: Meet Lincoln the Gray Fox, Cinder the Porcupine and Stella the Opossum, plus enjoy food trucks and explore the new education center. (11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; 2901 N. Soncy Rd.; free; 806-680-2483)
Hoodoo Mural Festival: The outdoor party returns to downtown Amarillo for a fifth year, boasting new murals and outstanding bands and DJs. Don’t miss the Food Truck Alley, sponsored by Brick & Elm. (3 p.m. Saturday; 501 S. Polk St.; tickets $40 to $140; hello@hoodoomural.com)
Rick Todd: 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)
“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 Oct. 6; Happy State Bank Studio Theatre; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students; 806-651-2810)
“Doctor Miracle”: West Texas A&M University Opera opens its season with a production of Bizet’s farce. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; continues Sunday; Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus; tickets $15; 806-651-2840)
“A Night with Dash and Friends”: Idol Art Studio hosts an exhibition of new works. (8 p.m. Saturday; 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)
Rak 45: The Amarillo rock band loads up for a show on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Bomb City Comedy Night: Local comedy troupe Yellow City Comedy offers a shot at laughs at Bomb City Distillery, featuring Lubbock headliner Sweat Chuckles. (9 p.m. Saturday; 306 S. Cleveland St.; cover $10; 806-220-2662)
Boss Texas: The Amarillo country band hits the stage at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Cameron James Smith: The young Amarillo singer offers a full-band show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions: The Amarillo band encourages poor choices at a show at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
The Stray Sons: The Amarillo rockers roar into Skooterz. (10 p.m. Saturday; 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover $5; 806-679-0122)
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; continues through Oct. 6; Happy State Bank Studio Theatre; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students; 806-651-2810)
“Doctor Miracle”: West Texas A&M University Opera opens its season with a production of Bizet’s farce. (2:30 p.m. Sunday; Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus; tickets $15; 806-651-2840)
Bardown: The Amarillo rockers headline a show with Native Crowds and Derek Porterfield & His Friends at HB’s Café. (8:30 p.m. Sunday; cover $5; 626 S. Polk St.; 806-651-9676)
Oct. 1
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. Oct. 1; 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. Oct. 1; 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. Oct. 1; 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. Oct. 1; AC Concert Hall Theatre; free; 806-371-5340)
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 “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.comAuthor
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View all postsChip is the director of university communications and media relations at West Texas A and M University. A Canadian High School graduate and award-winning journalist, he has covered arts and entertainment in Amarillo since 1998 and is a member of the Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council arts committee. He is a 2020 Golden Nail Award winner and a 2017 National Philanthropy Day award winner. He is a member of the national GALECA critics group, has seen every Best Picture Oscar winner and watches way too much television.
