By Chip Chandler — Digital Content Producer

February kicks off with monster trucks, a romantic musical, a nude art show, a big beer bust and more. Check here for all of your activity and event options through Feb. 8!

Thursday

Paper Clips: This film documents the Paper Clips Project, which was started by three middle school teachers whose classes tried to collect enough paper clips to represent each human life lost in the Holocaust. It will screen as part of Amarillo Public Library's Amarillo Reads program. (6 p.m. Thursday, Amarillo Public Library downtown branch, 413 S.E. Fourth Ave. Free. 806-371-5479)

Group Nude Show: The monthly First Thursday Art + Music party at The 806 Coffee + Lounge will feature the opening of the 10th annual group nude art show. Ready-to-hang submissions are due by Jan. 31. (7 p.m. opening reception Thursday; on view through Feb. 27. The 806 Coffee + Lounge, 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover; donations accepted. 806-322-1806)

Feb. 2

Groundhog Day celebration: Enjoy an endless loop of the classic comedy. Enjoy an endless loop of the classic comedy. Enjoy an endless loop of the classic comedy. (3 to 11 p.m. Friday, Long Wooden Spoon Brewing, 4098 Business Park Drive. 806-553-0397)

First Friday Art Walk: The monthly stroll through The Galleries at Sunset Center will feature new works by several of the gallery owners. (5 to 9 p.m. Friday, The Galleries at Sunset Center, 3701 Plains Blvd. Free. 806-352-2706)

Amarillo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Banquet: Mark Madrid, executive director of the Latino Business Action Network, will be the featured speaker at this dinner. (5:30 p.m. Friday, Embassy Suites Amarillo, 550 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $35. 806-379-8800)

Beerology: Science on Tap: The Don Harrington Discovery Center's AfterDark series brings back this beer-themed, adults-only party, featuring science facts about beer and beer-related activities, tastings and food. (7 p.m. Friday, Don Harrington Discovery Center, 1200 Streit Drive. Tickets $40 members, $50 nonmembers. 806-355-9547)

Kicker Monster Trucks: The giant trucks roar back into town for a two-night stand. (7:30 p.m. Friday; continues Saturday; Pit Party at 6 p.m. Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave. Tickets $17 to $35 in advance, $19 to $37 day of show, plus fees. 806-378-3096)

Saturday

Pop Culture: The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum will celebrate how society has evolved from the 1950s to today through the lens of pop culture. Check out my preview for more. (Saturday through Dec. 31, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon. Admission charge. 806-651-2244)

Wild Music: The Don Harrington Discovery Center's newest touring exhibition celebrates "sounds and songs of life" with hands-on activities exploring the music that's all around us. Learn more in this preview. (Saturday through May 20, Don Harrington Discovery Center, 1200 Streit Drive. Admission charge. 806-355-9547) 

Amarillo College Suzuki: Students will give a play-in concert. (9:30 a.m. Saturday, AC Concert Hall Theatre on the Washington Street campus. Free. 806-371-5346)

Canyon Driving Tour: Take a guided tour through Palo Duro Canyon State Park and learn about its flora, fauna, geology and history. Limited to first 14 people; a waiting list will be used, and passengers must be old enough to ride in van without a car or booster seat. Meet at the gatehouse. (10 a.m. Saturday, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, 12 miles east of Canyon on Texas Highway 217. Free with park admission of $5. 806-488-2227)

Black History Month Story Time: Celebrate the month with stories by and about African Americans, read by Amarillo residents. (2 p.m. Saturday, Amarillo Public Library North Branch, 1500 N.E. 24th Ave. Free. 806-381-7931)

8 for Tate: This fundraiser for Amarillo musician Nick Tate will feature co-headliners Ricochet (warning: auto-play music at link) and Jackson Tillman, plus Lindsey Lane, Friends & Family of Nick Tate, Stacy Jean & The Velvet Buzzsaws, Seth Ward & The Silence, Mike Chism & Hollow Point and Danny Ruiz & Gypsy Renegade. (2 p.m. Saturday, Piehl Barn, 900 Farm-to-Market Road 2381 in Bushland. Tickets $20 each or $35 per couple; meal $10. 806-463-4531)

We Can Take It! The CCC in Palo Duro Canyon: Learn about the contribution of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the building of Palo Duro Canyon State Park in a presentation and hike down the CCC trail. Dress for the weather, wear good hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Meet at El Coronado Lodge visitor center. (3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, 12 miles east of Canyon on Texas Highway 217. Free with park admission of $5. 806-488-2227)

Joshua's Boots: This educational performance by Amarillo Opera tells the story of former slaves who found freedom in the American West as cowboys. Check my preview for more. (7:30 p.m. Saturday, Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $20, plus fees. 806-372-7464)

Kicker Monster Trucks: The giant trucks roar back into town for a two-night stand. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; Pit Party at 6 p.m. Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave. Tickets $17 to $35 in advance, $19 to $37 day of show, plus fees. 806-378-3096)

Sunday

A Legacy Remembered: Southwest sculptor and painter Jack King Hill's life and legacy will be recalled in a new exhibition of his bronzes and paintings of Native Americans. Lone Star Ballet dancers will perform during the reception. (2:30 p.m. Sunday, Kwahadi Indian Museum, 9151 E. Interstate 40. Free. 806-680-7720) 

Monday

Valentine Crafts: Families can enjoy Valentine stories, crafts, games and more. (6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Amarillo Public Library East Branch, 2232 E. 27th Ave. Free. 806-342-1589)

Bullet Journaling 101: Learn about this analog system of journaling, including different layouts and techniques. (7 p.m. Monday, Amarillo Public Library North Branch, 1500 N.E. 24th Ave. Free. 806-381-7931)

Tuesday

Roots and Wings Banquet: Youth advocate and author Josh Shipp will speak at the eighth annual Roots & Wings fundraiser for Amarillo Children's Home. (6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Ballroom, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tickets by donation only. 806-352-5771)

Tell Them We Are Rising: This Indie Lens Pop-Up screening from Panhandle PBS will feature a film that explores the pivotal role historically black colleges and universities have played over the course of 150 years in American history, culture, and identity. (6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Amarillo College Concert Hall Theatre on the Washington Street campus. Free. 806-371-5224)

Houston Invasion: Amarillo burlesque troupe Broken Belts Collective will host downstate performers Tifa Tittlywinks and Nick T. Vegan. (9 p.m. Tuesday, City Studios, Studio 25 at The Galleries at Sunset Center, 3701 Plains Blvd. Tickets $10; VIP seating available. 806-282-6573)

Wednesday

Comedy Open Mic: Amateur and professional comics can take their turn at the mic at this evening hosted by Amarillo comics Skylar Potter and Matt Villegas. (9 p.m. Wednesday, Whiskey River, 4001 S.W. 51st Ave. No cover. 806-367-6163.)

Feb. 8

Day of the Woman: Terry Bentley Hill, a mental health advocate and attorney, and Laura Street, chair of the Panhandle Behavioral Health Alliance, will discuss "EleMental Health for Ultimate Peace of Mind." (5:30 p.m. Feb. 8, Polk Street United Methodist Church, 1401 S. Polk St. $10. angela.knapp@ttuhsc.edu)

Downtown Lunchtime Book Club: Join the discussion of Elie Wiesel's Dawn as part of the Amarillo Reads program. The club will meet three times in January and February to complete Wiesel's trilogy. (12:15 p.m. Feb. 8, Amarillo Public Library Downtown Branch, 413 S.E. Fourth Ave. Free. 806-378-3054)

Black History Yesterday and Today: Paul Frazier, associate vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion at Texas Tech University, will speak at this West Texas A&M University Distinguished Lecture Series event. Several other Diversity Week activities also are planned. (7 p.m. Feb. 8, Legacy Hall at WT's Jack B. Kelley Student Center. Free. 806-651-8482)

A Flea in Her Ear: The West Texas A&M University theater department will stage this French farce, newly translated by American playwright David Ives, in which a dissatisfied wife tries to find out if her husband is cheating on her. Complications (and laughs) ensue. (7:30 p.m. Feb. 8; continues through Feb. 18. Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex. Tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students. 806-651-2804)

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change: This four-person musical will be revived by Amarillo Little Theatre for the first time since 2004 for a special Valentine's show. It depicts romantic adventures and misadventures in a series of vignettes. (7:30 p.m. Feb. 8; continues through Feb. 18. Amarillo Little Theatre Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle. Ticket prices vary. 806-355-9991)

Ongoing

• Amarillo Botanical Gardens: The gardens, 1400 Streit Drive, are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children through eighth grade. Call 806-352-6513.
• Amarillo Escape and Mystery: Attempt to escape a variety of themed locked rooms in 60 minutes at this attraction, 12208 Canyon Drive. It's open daily by reservation; games must be booked two hours in advance. Cost is $20, plus tax. Call 806-414-2382.
• Amarillo Museum of Art: The museum, 2200 S. Van Buren St., is featuring AMoA Achievement in Art: The Collection of Mike and Dalia Engler through March 31. It's open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free. Call 806-371-5050.
• Amarillo Public Library: Look for daily events for children (and book clubs for adults) throughout the winter at all branches. Call 806-378-3051.
• Amarillo Railroad Museum: The museum, 3160 I Ave., is open 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Call 806-335-3333.
• Amarillo Suite Escape: Visitors can attempt to escape from three rooms with rotating themes at this attraction, 715 S. Lamar St. Hours are noon to 11 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Cost is $20, plus tax. Call 806-640-3831.
• Amarillo Zoo: The zoo, 700 Comanchero Trail, is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Admission is $4 adults, $3 seniors and $2 children ages 3-12, and free on Monday. Call 806-381-7911.
• American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum: The facility, 2601 E. Interstate 40, is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays (closed holidays). It's featuring Hard Work and Horse Power through July 29. Admission is $7 adults, $5 seniors, $4 veterans, $3 children ages 6 to 18 and free for active-duty military and children 5 and younger. Call 806-376-4811. 
• Bill’s Backyard Classics: The classic car and truck museum, 5309 S. Washington St., is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Admission is $10 for ages 13 and older. Call 806-373-8194.
• Cerulean Gallery: The gallery, 814 S. Taylor St., features Floor to Ceiling through Feb. 21. It's open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and by appointment Saturdays. Call 806-576-0063.
• Don Harrington Discovery Center: The center, 1200 Streit Drive, is open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sundays in the summer. Admission is $11 adults, $8 children and students (to age 22), military and seniors. Call 806-355-9547.
• Extreme Laser Tag: Take aim at this indoor attraction, 2503 S.W. 45th Ave. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays, 2 to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 2 to 7 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $13. Call 806-367-8954.
• The Galleries at Sunset Center: The galleries, 3701 Plains Blvd., are generally open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Admission is free. Call 806-353-5700.
• Harrington House: The historic home, 1600 S. Polk St., features free holiday tours through Dec. 19 conducted on the half hour from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 806-374-5490.
• Lake Meredith National Recreation Area: The park, located 50 miles northeast of Amarillo near Fritch, is open 24 hours a day. The area also includes Area includes Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument. Admission is free. Call 806-857-3151.
• Palo Duro Adventure Park and Zip Line: This attraction, located near the entrance of Palo Duro Canyon State Park, is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays after Labor Day, weather permitting. Call 806-488-2260.
• Palo Duro Canyon State Park: The canyon, 12 miles east of Canyon on Texas Highway 217, is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission $5. Call 806-488-2227.
• Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum: The museum, 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon, is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays and 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays through August. Admission is $10 adults, $9 seniors, $5 children and free for members and children younger than 4. Call 806-651-2244.
• River Breaks Ranch: This attraction, 7802 Durrett Drive, offers sporting clays, team roping, horse racing and more. Call 806-374-0357.
• Southern Light Gallery: The art gallery, located on the first floor of Ware Student Commons on Amarillo College's Washington Street campus, is open 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. Fridays and 2 to 5:50 p.m. Sundays. Call 806-345-5654. 
• Texas Air & Space Museum: The museum, 10001 American Drive, is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Admission is free; donations accepted. Call 806-335-9159.
• Wildcat Bluff Nature Center: The center, 2301 N. Soncy Road, is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Admission $4 adults, $3 seniors and children. Call 806-352-6007.
• Xcape Room Warehouse: The newest escape room attraction, 714 S.E. 10th Ave., is open from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 6 to 11:30 p.m. Fridays, 12:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays. Admission $25. Call 806-353-6353.

Chip Chandler is a digital content producer for Panhandle PBS. He can be contacted at Chip.Chandler@actx.edu, at @chipchandler1 on Twitter and on Facebook.