Courtesy Photo­Image Blue Swing plays early Friday evenings through May downtown at the Rail Bar.

Courtesy Photo­Image Shayne Rogers plays Friday night at the Honky Tonk BBQ and Saturday at Sculley's Shooters.

A rundown of entertainment in North Platte and Lincoln County.

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• Weekend at the movies at the Platte River Mall include “The Hunger Games”, “The Avengers 3D”, “Five Year Engagement”, “The Pirates! Band of Misfits 3D”, and “The Lucky One.” Schedule subject to change, see www.carmike.com.

Friday, May 4

• Platte River Mall — Annual Honky Tonk BBQ competition starts at 6 p.m. 50 teams compete to make the best BBQ. Free admission. Live music by Rascal Martinez, followed by Texas band No Dry County and Oklahoma recording star Shayne Rogers.

• The Rail Bar (next to Depot restaurant, downtown) – Blue Swing plays live, gypsy jazz and swing, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

• Sculley’s Shooters (2221 East 4th) - Live music by Nashville Reject.

Saturday, May 5

• North Platte High School – 150th anniversary of Cinco de Mayo Mexican cultural fair with authentic food, artists, and children’s activities. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission.

• Platte River Mall — Honky Tonk BBQ continues all day outdoors near the Platte River Mall. Pancake breakfast, carnival, beer garden. Live music by Gary Phipps, Blue Collar and Dirty Finger.

• Cody Park – Autism puzzle walk with refreshments, bounce houses, carnival games, and face painting. Begins 3 p.m. Admission $15 adult; $5 child.

• Quality Inn & Suites (2102 S. Jeffers) – Kentucky Derby fundraiser benefit for the Children’s Museum. Includes horse racing, food, live auction, hat parade, and band. 2-7 p.m. Tickets $40.

• Lincoln County Fairgrounds – races with IMCA modifieds, Hobby stocks, and sports mods. 7-10 p.m. Adults $10, Kids 6-12 $5, 5 and under free.

• Sculley’s Shooters (2221 East 4th) - Live music by No Dry County and Shane Rogers. Cover charge.

Monday, May 7

• North Platte Senior Center (900 E. Tenth) – Musician’s jam, starts at 7 p.m. Bring your instrument. No charge.

Tuesday, May 8

• Nebraskaland National Bank (121 N. Dewey) – Volunteer downtown cleanup with breakfast, lunch, social, and supplies.

• North Platte High School Performing Arts Theater - Music Department presents annual “Spectrum in Sound” concert. 7:30 p.m. Orchestra, Band, Jazz Band, Blue and Gold Singers Jazz Choir and the Concert Choir. No charge.

Wednesday, May 9

• VFW Post 1504 (2100 E. Fourth) – bingo, total of 24 games, starts at 6:45 p.m.

• North Platte Senior Center (900 E. Tenth) – the Golden Classics, a four-piece combo, plays a dance. 7-10 p.m.

• Public Library (120 W. Fourth) – Teen Café, hour program for ages 12-18 with fun activities based on books. 4-5 p.m. No charge.

Friday, May 11

• Prairie Arts Center (Fifth and Jeffers) – Herb market and boutique with plants, handmade goods, and garden supplies for sale. Fundraiser to help restore 1913 post office for arts center. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

• The Rail Bar (next to Depot restaurant, downtown) – Blue Swing plays live, gypsy jazz and swing, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

• A to Z Books (507 N. Jeffers) – West central Nebraska’s Open Mic Nite. Established performers and newcomers. 7-10:30 p.m. Free-will donation. Refreshments provided or bring your own.

Saturday, May 12

• Rec Center (1300 McDonald Rd.) – Fun Run and Health Fair from 8-10 a.m.

• Prairie Arts Center (Fifth and Jeffers) – Herb market and boutique with plants, handmade goods, and garden supplies for sale. Drawing for hand painted bench at end of day. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Lincoln County Fairgrounds – raceway action with IMCA modifieds, Hobby stocks, and sports mods. 7-10 p.m. Adults $10, Kids 6-12 $5, 5 and under free.

Sunday, May 13

• Cody Park – day of crafts, quilts, art and antiques. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Wednesday, May 16

• VFW Post 1504 (2100 E. Fourth) – bingo, total of 24 games, starts at 6:45 p.m.

• North Platte Senior Center (900 E. Tenth) – the Golden Classics, a four-piece combo, plays a dance. 7-10 p.m.

Saturday, May 19

• Memorial Park – Woofstock dog party. Markets, agility course, meet and greet, pet contests, BBQ and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sunday, May 20

St. Patrick's Church (near 4th and Chestnut) - Faith Community in Action breakfast/brunch, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Moms eat for $3. Other adults pay $6 and children 10 and under eat for $3.

Monday, May 21

• North Platte Senior Center (900 E. Tenth) – Musician’s jam, starts at 7 p.m. Bring your instrument. No charge.

Friday, May 25

• The Rail Bar (next to Depot restaurant, downtown) – Blue Swing plays live, gypsy jazz and swing, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

Saturday, May 26

• Lincoln County Fairgrounds – raceway action with IMCA modifieds, Hobby stocks, and sports mods. 7-10 p.m. Adults $10, Kids 6-12 $5, 5 and under free.

• A to Z Books (507 N. Jeffers) – West central Nebraska’s Open Mic Nite. Established performers and newcomers. 7-10:30 p.m. Free-will donation. Refreshments provided or bring your own.

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Thursday, May 31

• Lincoln County Fairgrounds – Shrine circus performances at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Contact local Shriners for tickets.

Friday, June 1

• Maranatha Camp – Sporting clays fun shoot. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 582-4513 for info.

Saturday, June 2

• Maranatha Camp – Open waterfront days with water attractions including a tower and waterslide. Starts at 9 a.m. Call 582-4513 for info.

To include your entertainment event, email george@northplattebulletin.com, drop a note at the Bulletin office or call us at 696-0052.