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Calendar of Events - Posted January 27, 2011 2:07 p.m.
photo photos courtesy of Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

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  • May 24 7:30 p.m.
    Amarillo Opera’s “Musica Variada”
    Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Buchanan, 378-3096
  • every Friday and Saturday through July 7 p.m.
    “Song of the Eagle”
    Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian 9151 I-40 East, 335-3175
  • every Tuesday through Sunday, June 1 through August 17 8:30 p.m.
    “TEXAS” Outdoor Musical Drama
    Palo Duro Canyon State Park Amphitheatre 11450 Park Rd. 5, 655-2181
  • June 6 7 p.m.
    First Thursday Art Show
    the 806 coffee + lounge 2812 SW 6th, 322-1806
  • June 7 5-9 p.m.
    First Friday Art Walk
    The Galleries at Sunset 3701 Plains Blvd., 353-5700
  • 8 p.m.
    “The Ego Has Landed” starring Jeff Jarnagin
    ALT Mainstage
  • June 15 6-9 p.m.
    The Edge Dance Recital
    Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Buchanan, 378-3096
  • June 1-2
    24 Hours in the Canyon The only simultaneous 24-hour road and mountain bike event in the country, the race begins at 7 a.m. June 1 and continues overnight, concluding with an awards ceremony at 1 p.m. on June 2. Proceeds from this fundraising event go to cancer research. For more information, visit 24hoursinthecanyon.org.
    Palo Duro Canyon State Park
  • June 15
    Second Annual Shoot for Another Chance A skeet/trap competition benefitting Another Chance House, themed “Helping Others One Man at a Time.” The all-day event includes lunch, a silent auction and grand prizes, and top shooters and top teams will receive recognition.
    Amarillo Gun Club 4521 S. Osage, 372-3344
  • 8 a.m.
    The Color Run 5K run offers a unique experience for runners of every age and skill set.
    Medi-Park 1100 Wallace Blvd., 356-4617
  • 9 a.m.
    Third Annual Parent Child Classic Shotgun start; scramble format. Entry includes green fees, cart, range balls and lunch with drinks provided all day. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, step-parents and their little ones can participate. The tournament committee will create different flights based on the ability of the entrants. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit Snack Pak 4 Kids.
    Palo Duro Creek Golf Course 50 Country Club Dr., Canyon, 655-1106
  • 6 p.m.
    Potter County Steak Out Event features a prime-rib dinner and music by No Justice with The Buster Bledsoe Band. Benefits the Potter County Junior Livestock Association.
    Tri-State Fairgrounds Rex Baxter Building 3301 SE 10th, 681-3068
  • 6:30-10:30 p.m.
    Viva Las Vegas Guests will enjoy Las Vegas-style games, such as blackjack, craps, roulette, and three-card poker as well as a raffle for prizes. Event includes food and beverages. Proceeds will benefit Haven Health Clinics.
    The Galleries at Sunset Center Event Room 3701 Plains Blvd., 242-1571
  • June 22-23
    Bike MS : Ride the Rim 2013, presented by BP Registration begins at 5:30 a.m. and the ride is from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. with a group dinner at 6 p.m. Cycling event geared toward all levels of ability, ranging from 64 to 105 miles. Ride includes catered rest stops, bike mechanics, full meals and support vehicles, and an evening post-ride festival with food, live music, a beer garden, massage tent and interactive games. Funds raised support MS research and programs and services that directly impact individuals and families living with the disease. Register online at bikeMStexas.org.
    Palo Duro Canyon (start and finish at Buffalo Sports Park at West Texas A&M University), 468-8005
  • June 29 8 a.m.
    Fourth Annual Run/Walk to Christ 5K Run benefits Higher Focus Ministries. Start and finish at Medi-Park areas 6 and 8.
    Medi-Park 1100 Wallace Blvd., 463-2431
  • Every Monday through Friday at 10 a.m.
    Books and Boogie A traditional story time that includes songs or stretches with activities to follow.
    Amarillo Public Library Southwest Branch 6801 W. 45th, 359-2094
  • Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
    Ready, Set, Read!
    Amarillo Public Library North Branch 1500 NE 24th, 381-7931
  • Every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.
    Words of Wonder
    Amarillo Public Library East Branch 2232 E. 27th, 342-1589
  • Every Monday in June 3:30 p.m.
    Words of Wonder
    Amarillo Public Library East Branch 2232 E. 27th, 342-1589
  • Every Wednesday in June 10:30 a.m.
    Songs and Stories
    Amarillo Public Library Downtown Branch 413 E. 4th, 378-3054
  • Every Wednesday in June 10:30 a.m.
    Tiny Tales
    Amarillo Public Library Northwest Branch 6100 W. 9th, 359-2035
  • Every Thursday in June 10:30 a.m.
    Laugh and Learn
    Amarillo Public Library Downtown Branch 413 E. 4th, 378-3054
  • Every Thursday in June 4 p.m.
    Music in Motion!
    Amarillo Public Library North Branch 1500 NE 24th, 381-7931
  • June 6 7 p.m.
    “West of Tucumcari” Author Mike Martin of Visalia, Ca., will offer a presentation from an insider’s point of view about the Dust Bowl/Great Depression era. Martin uses a private collection of period photographs to illustrate his family’s experiences.
    Fibonacci Building 3306 SW 6th, 236-3545
  • June 27 6-7 p.m.
    Proper Portions
    High Plains Food Bank 815 Ross, 374-8562
  • Every Tuesday at 7 p.m.
    Andy Chase Cundiff
    575 Pizzeria 2803 Civic Circle, 331-3627
  • Every Tuesday at 7 p.m.
    Yvonne Perea
    Crush Wine Bar and Deli 701 S. Polk, 418-2011
  • Every Wednesday at 6 p.m.
    Mike Fuller
    Blue Sky 5060 S. Coulter, 322-3888
  • Every Thursday at 6 p.m.
    Just Two Guys
    Blue Sky 4201 I-40 West, 355-8100
  • Every Thursday at 7 p.m.
    Open Jam Jazz Night
    Sava! Italiano 4000 I-40 West, 418-8150
  • Every Friday at 6:30 p.m.
    Andy Chase Cundiff
    Eddie’s Napoli’s 700 S. Taylor, 220-2588
  • Every Friday at 6:30 p.m.
    Los Cuatro Compadres Mariachi Band
    La Frontera Restaurant 1401 S. Arthur, 372-4593
  • May 23 6 p.m.
    Mr. Nizzy
    Joe Taco 7312 Wallace Blvd., 331-8226
  • 6 p.m.
    Tennessee Tuckness
    Pescarez Italian Restaurant 3415-K Bell, 350-5430
  • 10 p.m.
    Charlie Stout Trio
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • May 24 6:30 p.m.
    Jason Patrick
    escarez Italian Restaurant 3415-K Bell, 350-5430
  • 7:30-10 p.m.
    45 Uppers Dance Club Country Western dancing to the music of Charlie Phillips and The Sugar Timers.
    Amarillo Senior Citizens Association Main Hall 1220 S. Polk, 374-5500
  • 8:30 p.m.
    Betsey Band
    Joe Daddy’s 2108 Paramount, 353-1227
  • 9 p.m.
    Idiophonic
    the 806 coffee + lounge 2812 SW 6th, 322-1806
  • May 25 6 p.m.
    AFK
    Joe Taco 7312 Wallace Blvd., 331-8226
  • 6:30 p.m.
    Yvonne Perea
    Pescarez Italian Restaurant 3415-K Bell, 350-5430
  • 8 p.m.
    Caleb Jude Green and Andrew Akins
    Palace Coffee Company 420 N. 15th, Canyon, 476-0111
  • 8:30 p.m.
    Velvet Funk
    Joe Daddy’s 2108 Paramount, 353-1227
  • 10 p.m.
    Turbine Toolshed and Thelonious Funk
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • May 26 6 p.m.
    Josh Paulson
    Joe Taco 7312 Wallace Blvd., 331-8226
  • May 30 6 p.m.
    Tennesse Tuckness
    Pescarez Italian Restaurant 3415-K Bell, 350-5430
  • 10 p.m.
    Deadstring Brothers
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • May 31 6:30 p.m.
    Jason Patrick
    Pescarez Italian Restaurant 3415-K Bell, 350-5430
  • 7:30-10 p.m.
    45 Uppers Dance Club Country Western dancing to the music of Charlie Phillips and The Sugar Timers.
    Amarillo Senior Citizens Association Main Hall 1220 S. Polk, 374-5500
  • 8:30 p.m.
    AFK
    Joe Daddy’s 2108 Paramount, 353-1227
  • 10 p.m.
    Dynamite Lazerbeam
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • Every Monday and Tuesday 6 p.m.
    Captain Retro
    Big Texan Steak Ranch 7701 I-40 East, 372-1000
  • Every Tuesday 7 p.m.
    Andy Chase Cundiff
    575 Pizzeria 2803 Civic Circle, 331-3627
  • Every Tuesday 7 p.m.
    Yvonne Perea
    Crush Wine Bar and Deli 701 S. Polk, 418-2011
  • Every Wednesday 6 p.m.
    Mike Fuller
    Blue Sky 5060 S. Coulter, 322-3888
  • Every Wednesday 6 p.m.
    Solano Project
    Ruby Tequila’s Mexican Kitchen 2001 S. Georgia, 358-7829
  • Every Thursday 6 p.m.
    Just Two Guys
    Blue Sky 4201 I-40 West, 355-8100
  • Every Thursday 7 p.m.
    Open Jam Jazz Night
    Sava! Italiano 4000 I-40 West, 418-8150
  • Every Thursday 7 p.m.
    Jim Bean
    Big Texan Steak Ranch 7701 I-40 East, 372-1000
  • Every Friday 6:30 p.m.
    Andy Chase Cundiff
    Napoli’s 700 S. Taylor, 220-2588
  • Every Friday 6:30 p.m.
    Los Cuatro Compadres Mariachi Band
    La Frontera Restaurant 1401 S. Arthur, 372-4593
  • Every Friday and Saturday 7 p.m.
    Stew Moss
    Big Texan Steak Ranch 7701 I-40 East, 372-1000
  • Every Sunday 2-5 p.m.
    Stew Moss
    Big Texan Steak Ranch 7701 I-40 East, 372-1000
  • June 1 6 p.m.
    Betsy Band
    Joe Taco 7312 Wallace Blvd., 331-8226
  • 7 p.m.
    Sunset Watch & Pickin’ on the Prairie
    Wildcat Bluff Nature Center 2301 N. Soncy, 352-6007
  • 9 p.m.
    Gigantic
    the 806 coffee + lounge 2812 SW 6th, 322-1806
  • 9 p.m.
    Life After the Beatles
    Leftwoods 2511 SW 6th, 367-9840
  • 10 p.m.
    Chancy Bernson Band
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • 10 p.m.
    Brian Keane
    Skooterz 4100 Bushland Blvd., 355-6600
  • June 2 6 p.m.
    Tony Gonce
    Joe Taco 7312 Wallace Blvd., 331-8226
  • 9:30 p.m.
    James Douglas Band
    Leftwoods 2511 SW 6th, 367-9840
  • June 4 7-9 p.m.
    Starlight Theater – Windy City
    Sam Houston Park 4101 Line Ave., 378-4290
  • 7:30 p.m.
    June Jazz
    Amarillo College Washington Street Campus in the Mall, 371-5000
  • June 5 12 p.m.
    High Noon on the Square – Big Texan Band with Andy Chase and Friends Free concert series with Big Texan hamburger lunch for $6.
    Potter County Courthouse lawn Fifth and Fillmore, 372-6744
  • 6:30 p.m.
    Orion’s Trio
    Ruby Tequila’s Mexican Kitchen 3616 Soncy, 463-7829
  • June 6 6 p.m.
    Mr. Nizzy
    Joe Taco 7312 Wallace Blvd., 331-8226
  • 6 p.m.
    Mike Fuller
    Fire Slice Brick Oven Pizzeria 7306 SW 34th, 331-2232
  • 7:30-9 p.m.
    Music in the Gardens – Insufficient Funds
    Amarillo Botanical Gardens 1400 Streit Drive, 352-6513
  • June 7 12 p.m.
    Tunes at Noon Performance from “Texas” with lunch for $6. Hosted by Canyon Main St. on the Square in Canyon.
    The Square 4th Ave. and 15th St., 656-6833
  • 7:30-10 p.m.
    45 Uppers Dance Club Country Western dancing to the music of Charlie Phillips and The Sugar Timers.
    Amarillo Senior Citizens Association Main Hall 1220 S. Polk, 374-5500
  • 8 p.m.
    Blues Boy Willie
    Smokey Joe’s Texas Cafe 2903 SW 6th, 331-6698
  • 8:30 p.m.
    Average Joes
    Joe Daddy’s 2108 Paramount, 463-7900
  • 9:30 p.m.
    The Joey Green Band
    Leftwoods 2511 SW 6th, 367-9840
  • 10 p.m.
    Stewart Mann & The Statesboro Revue
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • 10 p.m.
    Ryan Hunt with Quaker City Night Hawks
    Skooterz 4100 Bushland Blvd., 355-6600
  • June 8 6 p.m.
    Average Joes
    Joe Taco 7312 Wallace Blvd., 331-8226
  • 7 p.m.
    Sunset Watch & Pickin’ on the Prairie
    Wildcat Bluff Nature Center 2301 N. Soncy, 352-6007
  • 8 p.m.
    Zac Wilkerson
    Palace Coffee Company 420 N. 15th, Canyon, 476-0111
  • 9 p.m.
    Clark Griffin and Western Plana
    the 806 coffee + lounge 2812 SW 6th, 322-1806
  • 9 p.m.
    Jen Williams Band
    Leftwoods 2511 SW 6th, 367-9840
  • 10 p.m.
    Tommy Gallagher Band
    Skooterz 4100 Bushland Blvd., 355-6600
  • 10 p.m.
    The Crooks
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • June 9 6 p.m.
    Josh Paulson
    Joe Taco 7312 Wallace Blvd., 331-8226
  • 9 p.m.
    Nina Violet, Lexie Roth, and Sons of an Illustrious Father
    the 806 coffee + lounge 2812 SW 6th, 322-1806
  • June 10 9:30 p.m.
    Clay McClinton
    Leftwoods 2511 SW 6th, 367-9840
  • June 11 7-9 p.m.
    Starlight Theater – The Buster Bledsoe Band
    Sam Houston Park 4101 Line Ave., 378-4290
  • 7:30 p.m.
    June Jazz
    Amarillo College Washington Street Campus in the Mall, 371-5000
  • June 12 12 p.m.
    High Noon on the Square – “Texas” performers and Masons on the Square Free concert series with a barbecue lunch catered by The Khiva Muleskinners for $6.
    Potter County Courthouse lawn Fifth and Fillmore, 372-6744
  • 6:30 p.m.
    Velvet Funk
    Ruby Tequila’s Mexican Kitchen 3616 Soncy, 463-7829
  • June 13 6 p.m.
    Carol Huddleston Group
    Fire Slice Brick Oven Pizzeria 7306 SW 34th, 331-2232
  • 7:30-9 p.m.
    Music in the Gardens – Metro Chorus of Sweet Adelines and Golden Spread Men’s Chorus
    Amarillo Botanical Gardens 1400 Streit Drive, 352-6513
  • 10 p.m.
    Adam Hood
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • June 14
    Tunes at Noon Music from Avenue Two with lunch for $6. Hosted by Canyon Main St. on the Square in Canyon.
    The Square 4th Ave. and 15th St., 656-6833
  • 7:30-10 p.m.
    45 Uppers Dance Club Country Western dancing to the music of Charlie Phillips and The Sugar Timers.
    Amarillo Senior Citizens Association Main Hall 1220 S. Polk, 374-5500
  • 8:30 p.m.
    Velvet Funk Band
    Joe Daddy’s 2108 Paramount, 463-7900
  • 9 p.m.
    The Bastard Sons of David Hasselhoff
    Leftwoods 2511 SW 6th, 367-9840
  • 9 p.m.
    Elk Tracks
    the 806 coffee + lounge 2812 SW 6th, 322-1806
  • 10 p.m.
    Bo Phillips Band
    Midnight Rodeo 4400 S. Georgia, 358-7083
  • 10 p.m.
    Electric Gypsies
    Skooterz 4100 Bushland, 355-6600
  • 10 p.m.
    The Flying Elbows
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • June 15 7 p.m.
    Sunset Watch & Pickin’ on the Prairie
    Wildcat Bluff Nature Center 2301 N. Soncy, 352-6007
  • 9 p.m.
    Eric James Band
    Leftwoods 2511 SW 6th, 367-9840
  • 10 p.m.
    Zac Wilkerson
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • 10 p.m.
    Rise and Shine
    Skooterz 4100 Bushland Blvd., 355-6600
  • June 16 6 p.m.
    Tony Gonce
    Joe Taco 7312 Wallace Blvd., 331-8226
  • June 17 9 p.m.
    Ryan Dishen
    the 806 coffee + lounge 2812 SW 6th, 322-1806
  • June 18 7-9 p.m.
    Starlight Theater – The Agave Posse Band
    Sam Houston Park 4101 Line Ave., 378-4290
  • 7:30 p.m.
    June Jazz – Polk St. Jazz
    Amarillo College Washington Street Campus in the Mall, 371-5000
  • June 19 12 p.m.
    High Noon on the Square –Mike Fuller Free concert series with a Chick-Fil-A box lunch for $6.
    Potter County Courthouse lawn Fifth and Fillmore, 372-6744
  • 6:30 p.m.
    Sativa
    Ruby Tequila’s Mexican Kitchen 3616 Soncy, 463-7829
  • June 20 6 p.m.
    Mike Fuller
    Fire Slice Brick Oven Pizzeria 7306 SW 34th, 331-2232
  • 7:30-9 p.m.
    Music in the Gardens – Polk Street Jazz
    Amarillo Botanical Gardens 1400 Streit Drive, 352-6513
  • 10 p.m.
    BlackTop Gypsy
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • June 21
    Tunes at Noon Music from The Flep Side with lunch for $6. Hosted by Canyon Main St. on the Square in Canyon.
    The Square 4th Ave. and 15th St., 656-6833
  • 7:30-10 p.m.
    45 Uppers Dance Club Country Western dancing to the music of Charlie Phillips and The Sugar Timers.
    Amarillo Senior Citizens Association Main Hall 1220 S. Polk, 374-5500
  • 8 p.m.
    Michael Van
    Smokey Joe’s Texas Cafe 2903 SW 6th, 331-6698
  • 8:30 p.m.
    AFK
    Joe Daddy’s 2108 Paramount, 463-7900
  • 9:30 p.m.
    Flip Coggins
    Leftwoods 2511 SW 6th, 367-9840
  • 10 p.m.
    Jake Kellen
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • 10 p.m.
    Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen
    Midnight Rodeo 4400 S. Georgia, 358-7083
  • June 22 6 p.m.
    Josh Paulson
    Joe Taco 7312 Wallace Blvd., 331-8226
  • 7 p.m.
    Sunset Watch & Pickin’ on the Prairie
    Wildcat Bluff Nature Center 2301 N. Soncy, 352-6007
  • 8 p.m.
    Mr. Nizzy
    Joe Daddy’s 2108 Paramount, 463-7900
  • 9:30 p.m.
    The Derek Teague Band
    Leftwoods 2511 SW 6th, 367-9840
  • 10 p.m.
    The Gromet
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • June 23 6 p.m.
    Tony Gonce
    Joe Taco 7312 Wallace Blvd., 331-8226
  • June 25 7-9 p.m.
    Starlight Theater – The Barefoot Movement
    Sam Houston Park 4101 Line Ave., 378-4290
  • 7:30 p.m.
    June Jazz – Bower City Jazz Band
    Amarillo College Washington Street Campus in the Mall, 371-5000
  • June 26 12 p.m.
    High Noon on the Square – Amarillo Symphony Free concert series with a pulled pork sandwich lunch from Texas Roadhouse for $6.
    Potter County Courthouse lawn Fifth and Fillmore, 372-6744
  • 6:30 p.m.
    Orion’s Trio
    Ruby Tequila’s Mexican Kitchen 3616 Soncy, 463-7829
  • 6 p.m.
    Adler & Hearne
    Fire Slice Brick Oven Pizzeria 7306 SW 34th, 331-2232
  • June 27 6 p.m.
    Yvonne Perea
    Fire Slice Brick Oven Pizzeria 7306 SW 34th, 331-2232
  • 7:30-9 p.m.
    Music in the Gardens – Amarillo Opera
    Amarillo Botanical Gardens 1400 Streit Drive, 352-6513
  • June 28 12 p.m.
    Tunes at Noon Music from Betsy! with lunch for $6. Hosted by Canyon Main St. on the Square in Canyon.
    The Square 4th Ave. and 15th St., 656-6833
  • 7:30-10 p.m.
    45 Uppers Dance Club Country Western dancing to the music of Charlie Phillips and The Sugar Timers.
    Amarillo Senior Citizens Association Main Hall 1220 S. Polk, 374-5500
  • 8:30 p.m.
    Betsy!
    Joe Daddy’s 2108 Paramount, 463-7900
  • 9 p.m.
    Red Room Girls
    the 806 coffee + lounge 2812 SW 6th, 322-1806
  • 10 p.m.
    The Seth Savage Band
    Midnight Rodeo 4400 S. Georgia, 358-7083
  • 10 p.m.
    Turbine Toolshed CD Release Party
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • June 29 6 p.m.
    Average Joes
    Joe Taco 7312 Wallace Blvd., 331-8226
  • 7 p.m.
    Sunset Watch & Pickin’ on the Prairie
    Wildcat Bluff Nature Center 2301 N. Soncy, 352-6007
  • 9 p.m.
    Rusty Maples
    the 806 coffee + lounge 2812 SW 6th, 322-1806
  • 9 p.m.
    Wounded Coyote
    Leftwoods 2511 SW 6th, 367-9840
  • 10 p.m.
    Jake Moffat Band
    GoldenLight Cantina 2906 SW 6th, 374-0097
  • 10 p.m.
    The Tejas Brothers with Lee Scheetz
    Skooterz 4100 Bushland Blvd., 355-6600
  • May 18 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
    Asian Pacific Festival
    Amarillo Zoo 700 Comanchero Trail, 381-7911
  • May 25 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
    Canyon Driving Tour Meet the Park Interpreter at the entrance office parking lot for a guided driving tour of the park. Each tour is one hour.
    Palo Duro Canyon State Park 11450 Park Rd. 5, 488-2227
  • June 1 9-11 a.m.
    National Trails Day Meet the park interpreter at the Overlook parking lot to hike the historic CCC Trail to celebrate National Trails Day.
    Palo Duro Canyon State Park 11450 Park Rd. 5, 220-9005
  • 3-4 p.m.
    Driving Tour Meet in the parking lot by the entrance office for a tour through the canyon with the park interpreter. A 13-passenger park van is provided. No pets, please.
    Palo Duro Canyon State Park 11450 Park Rd. 5, 220-9005
  • June 8 8:30-10 p.m.
    Star Party Join the park interpreter and Amarillo Astronomy Club members in the Juniper Day Use Area for an evening of stories and night sky observations. Telescopes will be available but you may also bring your own. Bring lawn chairs for comfort.
    Palo Duro Canyon State Park 11450 Park Rd. 5, 220-9005
  • June 13 8:30-10 p.m.
    Bird Walks and Talks Meet at the Lone Star Interpretive Theater for a bird watching adventure.
    Palo Duro Canyon State Park 11450 Park Rd. 5, 220-9005
  • May 21 6 p.m.
    Amarillo Reads: “Doc” by Mary Doria Russell 6 p.m. reception; 7-9 p.m. lecture; 9-10:30 p.m. book signing.
    Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Buchanan, 378-3096
  • May 23 7-9 p.m.
    AGN Athlete of the Year Banquet
    Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Room 401 S. Buchanan, 378-3096
  • May 24 6-10 p.m.
    Caravan of Love Relationship Tour
    Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Room 401 S. Buchanan, 378-3096
  • May 25 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Caravan of Love Relationship Tour
    Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Room 401 S. Buchanan, 378-3096
  • May 28 7 p.m.
    AGN Student of the Year Banquet
    Amarillo Civic Center Grand Plaza 401 S. Buchanan, 378-3096
  • June 1 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
    Storytime – “Fe Fi Fo Fum” Bring the kids to a reading of the classic story and plant a green bean seedling to take home, plus meet some zoo “giants.”
    Amarillo Zoo 2400 N. Polk, 381-7911
  • June 8 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
    Incredible, Edible Insects Event includes special exhibits on insects and spiders, buggy crafts, music and best of all – edible insects. Celebrity chefs will be on hand to let you sample some of their signature main dishes, desserts and appetizers made from insects.
    Amarillo Zoo 2400 N. Polk, 381-7911
  • 6:15 p.m.
    Amarillo Sunday’s Best Praise and worship concert kicks off local Juneteenth celebrations.
    St. John Baptist Church 2301 NW 14th, 372-3272
  • 8:30-11:30 p.m.
    Night at PPHM “Pioneers” will come to life in all areas of PPHM to show visitors what life was like on the Panhandle plains during several decades in history. Bring your family and flashlights; tickets will be sold at the door.
    Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum 2503 4th, Canyon, 651-2244
  • June 14 12-2 p.m.
    APD 83rd Academy Graduation
    Amarillo Civic Center Grand Plaza 401 S. Buchanan, 378-3096
  • June 15 1-3 p.m.
    Fathers and Floats Celebrate Father’s Day early and treat Dad to an old-fashioned root beer float (while supplies last).
    Amarillo Zoo 2400 N. Polk, 381-7911
  • 4 p.m.
    Juneteenth Celebration Free community hamburger cookout followed by praise and worship events and a message from Pastor David Ritchie of Redeemer Church. Evening also includes a fashion show at the Jewell Allen Center Stage.
    Bones Hooks Park 2000 N. Hughes, 378-3036
  • June 20 5-8 p.m.
    Summer Celebration Hosted by the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, the event includes food, cold drinks and live entertainment.
    Amarillo Chamber of Commerce 1000 S. Polk, 373-7800
  • June 22 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
    Middle School Youth Rally
    Amarillo Civic Center North Exhibit Hall 401 S. Buchanan, 378-3096
  • 10-11 a.m.
    Storytime – “If I Ran the Zoo!” by Dr. Seuss Bring the kids to a reading of the classic story and learn about some of the duties of a zookeeper.
    Amarillo Zoo 2400 N. Polk, 381-7911
  • June 23 1-8 p.m.
    World Refugee Day
    Amarillo Civic Center South Exhibit Hall 401 S. Buchanan, 378-3096
  • June 27 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
    National Day of the American Cowboy Celebration Find cowboy gear, Western art and special entertainment throughout PPHM in celebration of the Panhandle’s Western culture. As part of the event, visit with Cowboy Mike at the Goodnight line camp cabin, enjoy cowboy poetry, music and stories presented by the Southwest Cowboy Poets Association, and meet the horse wranglers, actors and some of the horses from the outdoor musical drama, “Texas.”
    Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum 2503 4th, Canyon, 651-2244
  • June 28-29 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
    Texas Mission of Mercy
    Amarillo Civic Center North and South Exhibit Halls 401 S. Buchanan, 378-3096
  • June 29 1-3 p.m.
    Going Buggy Check out live spiders and insects, and participate in a buggy craft.
    Amarillo Zoo 2400 N. Polk, 381-7911
  • May 20 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. Winnepeg Goldeyes
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • May 21 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. Winnepeg Goldeyes
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • May 22 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. Winnepeg Goldeyes
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • May 23 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. Grand Prairie AirHogs
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • May 24 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. Grand Prairie AirHogs
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • May 25 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
    AKC Agility Trials
    Amarillo National Center 3301 SE 10th, 376-7767
  • 8 a.m.
    Panhandle Cutting Horse
    Tri-State Fairgrounds Bill Cody Arena 3301 SE 10th, 376-7767
  • 7 p.m.
    Route 66 Roller Derby vs. Moore County Missfits
    Amarillo Civic Center North Exhibit Hall 401 S. Buchanan, 378-3096
  • 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. Grand Prairie AirHogs
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • May 26 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
    AKC Agility Trials
    Amarillo National Center 3301 SE 10th, 376-7767
  • 8 a.m.
    Panhandle Cutting Horse
    Tri-State Fairgrounds Bill Cody Arena 3301 SE 10th, 376-7767
  • May 27 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
    AKC Agility Trials
    Amarillo National Center 3301 SE 10th, 376-7767
  • May 31 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. Grand Prairie AirHogs
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • June 1 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. Grand Prairie AirHogs
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Venom vs. Laredo Rattlesnakes
    Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum 401 S. Buchanan, 378-3096
  • June 2 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. Grand Prairie AirHogs
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • June 3 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. Gary South Shore RailCats
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • June 4 7-9 p.m.
    Family Night at Southeast
    Southeast Pool 3400 S. Osage, 342-1564
  • 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. Gary South Shore RailCats
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • June 5 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. Gary South Shore RailCats AirHogs
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • June 7-8
    Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo Dinner at 5 p.m.; rodeo at 7 p.m.; dance at 10 p.m.
    Amarillo National Center 3301 SE 10th, 376-7767
  • June 11 7-8:30 p.m.
    Sammy’s Birthday Party at Southeast Celebrate Sammy the seal’s birthday with family-friendly activities.
    Southeast Pool 3400 S. Osage, 342-1564
  • June 12 7-8:30 p.m.
    Sammy’s Birthday Party at Thompson Celebrate Sammy the seal’s birthday with family-friendly activities.
    Thompson Pool NE 24th and the Dumas Highway, 381-7919
  • June 13 7-8:30 p.m.
    Sammy’s Birthday Party at Southwest Celebrate Sammy the seal’s birthday with family-friendly activities.
    Southwest Pool 48th and Bell, 359-2082
  • June 14 5-6:30 p.m.
    Roxie’s Birthday Party Celebrate Roxie the raccoon’s birthday; event includes games, prizes, music and more.
    Memorial Park Gazebo 2501 S. Washington, 378-4290
  • 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. Sioux Falls Canaries
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • June 15 8 a.m.
    Panhandle Cutting Horse Association
    Tri-State Fairgrounds Bill Cody Arena 3301 SE 10th, 376-7767
  • 7-9:30 p.m.
    Route 66 Roller Derby vs. Clovis Roller Derby
    Amarillo Civic Center North Exhibit Hall 401 S. Buchanan, 378-3096
  • 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. Sioux Falls Canaries
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • June 16 8 a.m.
    Panhandle Cutting Horse Association
    Tri-State Fairgrounds Bill Cody Arena 3301 SE 10th, 376-7767
  • 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. Sioux Falls Canaries
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • June 17 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. El Paso Diablos
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • June 18 7-9 p.m.
    Family Night at Southeast
    Southeast Pool 3400 S. Osage, 342-1564
  • 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. El Paso Diablos
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • June 19 7-8:30 p.m.
    Family Night at Thompson
    Thompson Pool NE 24th and Dumas Highway, 381-7919
  • 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. El Paso Diablos
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • June 20 7-8:30 p.m.
    Family Night at Southwest
    Southwest Pool 48th and Bell, 359-2082
  • June 22 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
    Fish Derby Annual event for kids ages 16 and younger with prizes for the biggest, smallest, ugliest and most unique fish. A limited number of poles will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
    McDonald Lake 45th and Coulter, 378-9034
  • 8 a.m.
    Panhandle Team Penning
    Tri-State Fairgrounds Bill Cody Arena 3301 SE 10th, 376-7767
  • 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Venom vs. New Mexico Stars
    Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum 401 S. Buchanan, 378-3096
  • June 24 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. El Paso Diablos
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • June 25 7-9 p.m.
    Family Night at Southeast
    Southeast Pool 3400 S. Osage, 342-1564
  • 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. El Paso Diablos
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • June 26 10-11 a.m.
    Senior Stroll A fun, themed, educational walk for seniors.
    Ellwood Park (east end) 1100 S. Jackson, 378-9034
  • 7-8:30 p.m.
    Family Night at Thompson
    Thompson Pool NE 24th and Dumas Highway, 381-7919
  • 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. El Paso Diablos
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • June 27 7-8:30 p.m.
    Pirate Night at Southwest
    Southwest Pool 48th and Bell, 359-2082
  • 7:05 p.m.
    Amarillo Sox vs. El Paso Diablos
    Amarillo National Bank Sox Stadium 3303 E. 3rd, 242-4653
  • June 29 8 a.m.
    McCracken Team Roping
    Amarillo National Center 3301 SE 10th, 376-7767
  • 9 a.m-3 p.m.
    Panhandle Reined Cow Horse Association Show
    Tri-State Fairgrounds Bill Cody Arena 3301 SE 10th, 376-7767
  • June 30 8 a.m.
    McCracken Team Roping
    Amarillo National Center 3301 SE 10th, 376-7767