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)
AirPower History Tour: Historic airplanes, including the B-29 Superfortress “FIFI” and the T-6 Texan “Nella,” land at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, for on-the-ground tours and limited flights. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday; continues Wednesday; 10801 Airport Blvd.; tickets $20; 972-387-2924)
Miranda Pjesky: 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
AirPower History Tour: Historic airplanes, including the B-29 Superfortress “FIFI” and the T-6 Texan “Nella,” land at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, for on-the-ground tours and limited flights. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday; 10801 Airport Blvd.; tickets $20; 972-387-2924)
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
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara are joined by Jenna Ortega in director Tim Burton’s buzzy sequel. Also opening: horror film “The Front Room.” (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)
Colton Amerson: The Amarillo country singer brings the twang to Rounders Club. (7 p.m. Thursday; 2801 S. Virginia St.; no cover; 806-352-3317)
Justin 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)
Tom Buechi: The one-man band taps into Georgia Street Taphouse. (7 p.m. Thursday; 2001 S. Georgia St.; 806-803-7000)
“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)
Dale Smith: The one-man band kicks off the weekend at Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Thursday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Dallas Burrow: The Texas country singer returns to the Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Thursday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Friday
First Friday Art Walk: The favorite tradition continues at Arts in the Sunset. (5 to 9 p.m. Friday; 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; 806-354-8802)
Discover for a Dollar: Explore the Don Harrington Discovery Center for a bargain price. (5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday; 1200 Streit Drive; admission $1; 806-355-9547)
Amarillo Museum of Art Opening Reception: Celebrate the official openings of “Shades of Compassion” and “Unpacked: Refugee Baggage” at the Amarillo mainstay. (6:30 p.m. Friday; 2200 S. Van Buren St.; 806-371-5050)
El Salto: The Amarillo rock band gets salty at The Atomic Yellow inside Arts in the Sunset. (7 p.m. Friday; 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; atomicyellowict@gmail.com)
Kayla Richardson: The Amarillo singer heads underground at the Barfield’s Paramount Recreation Club speakeasy. (7 p.m. Friday; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
Moon Dog: The Amarillo party band gets down at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Friday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Friends of Fogelberg XIV: The annual tribute to singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg and prostate cancer awareness concert has a “Rockin’ the ’70s” theme. In addition to a lineup of favorite local musicians, the concert will feature Amarillo natives Billy Stull and Jim Wilson. (7:30 p.m. Friday; Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $23; 806-378-3096)
Jackie Haney & Geezers Gone Wild: The Amarillo oldies band gets wild 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)
Jen Williams & The Pottymouths: The Amarillo rock band gets rowdy at the new HB’s Café. (8:30 p.m. Friday; 626 S. Polk St.)
Bottom of the Barrel: The Oklahoma-based bluegrass-rock band stirs it up at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
The Electric Gypsies: The regional rockers return to town for a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; cover; 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)
Proffer Aesthetic Center Block Party: The spa hosts a blow-out party featuring food trucks, vendors, a DJ and more. (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; 1611 Wallace Blvd.; 806-452-4002)
Bizarre Bazaar: Get your spook on at this fundraiser for the Goth Prom at Arts in the Sunset. (2 to 6 p.m. Saturday; 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; 806-354-8802)
Amarillo Wranglers Meet & Greet: Take the ice with the local hockey team and mascot Rough at this pre-season event. (3 to 5 p.m. Saturday; Amarillo Ice Ranch, 301 S. Grant St.; tickets $10; 806-242-4233)
Tom Buechi: The Amarillo one-man band offers an outdoor show at Bar Z Winery. (5 p.m. Saturday; 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541; cover $5; 806-488-2214)
Celebrate America: The Amarillo Symphony takes the field at Hodgetown for a patriotic concert. (6 p.m. Saturday; 715 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $14 to $26; 806-376-8782)
Andy Chase & Friends: The Amarillo favorite and his buddies hit the sand at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Saturday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; cover; 806-335-5644)
Joel Brogon: The South Texas singer-songwriter hoists a few tunes at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (7 p.m. Saturday; 3100 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)
Karma: The Amarillo rock band brings the party to Teddy Jack’s. (7 p.m. Saturday; 5080 S. Coulter St.; 806-322-0113)
Purple Hulls: The touring folk singer offers beautiful music at Buffalo Grass Music Hall in Panhandle. (7 p.m. Saturday; 123 Main St. in Panhandle; free, donations accepted; 806-236-2933)
“The Magic of Motown”: This touring production brings back favorite tunes from the likes of Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Temptations, The Jackson 5, The Four Tops and more. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $45 to $69; 806-378-3096)
Fantasia at Stone Castles: It’s a night of fantastical fun with a lineup of live music, fantasy costuming and more at High Fidelity Records. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2818 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 252-220-4729)
Moon Dog: The Amarillo rock band howls 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)
Gatlin Johnson: The Lubbock country singer saddles up for a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; cover; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
The Hunter Hughes Band: The Red Dirt band hits the stage at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Michael D. Coon and Johnny Reverb: The Amarillo rockers make some noise at the Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Red Dirt Rockers: The Amarillo country-rock band rocks out at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
Sunday
Drag Queen Bingo: Idol Art Studio hosts this fundraiser for Panhandle Pride’s upcoming October celebration, featuring performers from Haus of Mysfits. (6 p.m. Sunday; 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)
Sept. 10
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 Sod Poodles: The Soddies kick off their last homestand of the season against the Frisco RoughRiders. (6:35 p.m. Sept. 10; continues through Sept. 15; 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. Sept. 3; 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
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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.
