Photo by George Lauby Thistle Down, with Colin McFeat and Nigil Slater of Scotland (center) play Friday and Saturday at Sculley's Shooters.

Courtesy Photo­Image Family movie: Rio, at Harvest Christian Fellowship.

A rundown of entertainment in North Platte and Lincoln County.

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• Weekend movies at the Platte River Mall include “The Bourne Legacy”, “The Campaign”, “The Dark Knight Rises”, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days”, “Ice Age: Continental Drift 3D”, and “Total Recall.” Schedule subject to change, see www.carmike.com.

• Every day - Cody Go Karts - miniature golf, go karts, other "dry" activities 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Waterslides, bumper boats & "wet activities" 1-6 p.m. See www.codygokarts.com for pricing.

• Every Saturday - Outdoor farmer's market, downtown Parkade Plaza. Produce, crafts, etc. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Also, open air market @ Garden Glove Garden Center (1800 E. 12th). Crafts, produce, flowers, meat, live music, etc. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 9

• Platte River Mall (near theater) – Farmer’s Market. Fresh produce, crafts, etc. 4:30-6:30 p.m.

• Ft. Cody Trading Post (near I-80 & US 83) - live music by Latin Jam of North Platte and California blues player extraordinaire Laurie Morvan. 6-9 p.m. Family friendly. $5 adults. Food and refreshments available or bring your own. You cannot carry in alcohol.

• Historical Museum (2403 N. Buffalo Bill) – “Transcontinental Railroad” movie presentation, showing the evolving mobility of America. 7-9 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 10

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

• Lakehouse (Lake Maloney inlet) - Live music by Rascal on the stage by the lake, 7-10 p.m.

• Memorial Park – free movie in the park, Despicable Me, a computer-animated comedy about a super-villain’s rivalry with another villain. Starts at 8 p.m. Free. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks.

• Cedar Bowl (1100 S. Jeffers) – Cosmic bowling under black lights. 8-11 p.m. $4 per game.

• Sculley’s Shooters (2221 E. Fourth) – Live music by Thistle Down. 9 p.m. Cover charge.

Saturday, Aug. 11

• Garden Glove center (1800 E. 12th) – outdoor market, live music by Ray Mullen. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

• Holiday Inn Express – Casino night with proceeds to benefit United Way Agency Programs. Includes auction, snacks, and appetizers. 7 p.m.-midnight. Tickets: $30.

• Senior center (900 E. Tenth) – Bingo, 7-10 p.m.

• Sculley’s Shooters (2221 E. Fourth) – Live music by Thistle Down. 9 p.m. Cover charge.

• VFW Post 1504 (2100 E. Fourth) – Live country music by Ray Mullen. 7-10 p.m. Free will donation.

• Eagles Club - live music by the Gary Phipps Show. Starts at 7 p.m. Cover charge. Open to the public.

Monday-Wednesday, Aug. 13-15

• Harvest Christian Fellowship (1501 S. Dewey) – Ventriloquist and comedian Gene Cordova performs. 7-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 14

• Platte River Mall (near theater) – Farmer’s Market. Fresh produce, crafts, etc. 4:30-6:30 p.m.

• Historical Museum (2403 N. Buffalo Bill) – Humanities program “African American Homesteaders” presentation by Vicky Troxel Harris. 7-9 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 15

• Pop Corner (1847 W. A) – Live piano and songs by Shermie Wiehe. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

• 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. $3.

Thursday, Aug. 16

• Platte River Mall (near theater) – Farmer’s Market. Fresh produce, crafts, etc. 4:30-6:30 p.m.

• Historical Museum (2403 N. Buffalo Bill) – Special movie presentation “Standing Bear’s Footsteps.” 7-9 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 17

• Lakehouse (Lake Maloney inlet) - Business After Hours. Refreshments, socializing. 5-7 p.m. Bring a buck and a business card.

• Harvest Christian Fellowship church (1501 S. Dewey) - Family movie night. Rio. 7 p.m. $2 per person, includes pop and bag of popcorn. Proceeds benefit mission trip to Poland next year.

• Cedar Bowl (1100 S. Jeffers) – Cosmic bowling under black lights. 8-11 p.m. $4 per game.

• Sculley’s Shooters (2221 E. Fourth) – Live music by Whiskey Bent. 9 p.m. Cover charge.

Saturday, Aug. 18

• Maxwell – Maxwell Heritage Day with parade, feed, team races, and draft horse pull. Events throughout town all day.

• Quality Inn (2102 S. Jeffers) – “Anticipation of Hope” gala, a Rape and Domestic Abuse program to celebrate survivors and hear their stories. Silent auction. 6 p.m. Make reservations at 532-0624. Cost $30.

• Senior center (900 E. Tenth) – Bingo, 7-10 p.m.

• Eagles Club - live music by the Gary Phipps Show. Starts a 7 p.m. Cover charge. Open to the public.

• VFW Post 1504 (2100 E. Fourth) – Live country music by Ray Mullen. 7-10 p.m. Free will donation.

• Calhoun Ranch (4.5 miles northwest of North Platte) - Live Irish music by Thistle Down of Scotland as well as local musicians. All day, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Family event, play areas, hay rack rides, watermelon feed. Free will donation.

• Sculley’s Shooters (2221 E. Fourth) – Live music by Whiskey Bent. 9 p.m. Cover charge.

Tuesday, Aug. 21

• Historical Museum (2403 N. Buffalo Bill) – Humanities program “A Musical Journey Across America” presentation by Chris Sayre. 7-9 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 22

• North Platte Senior Center (900 E. Tenth) – the Golden Classics, a four-piece combo, plays a dance. 7-10 p.m. $3.

Friday, Aug. 24

• Lakehouse (Lake Maloney inlet) - Live music by Rascal on the stage by the lake, 7-10 p.m.

• Hershey Football Field – outdoor Christian concert featuring Chye. Bring lawn chairs. 7:30 p.m. Free will offering.

• Sculley’s Shooters (2221 E. Fourth) – Live music by Nashville Reject. 9 p.m. Cover charge.

Saturday, Aug. 25

• Throughout Hershey – annual Fall Festival with kids games, BBQ, water fight at fire hall, parade, and much more.

• Cody Park Pool - Kayak games, local celebrity dunk, silent auction and lunch. Fundraiser for Bridge of Hope abuse shelter.

• Senior center (900 E. Tenth) – Bingo, 7-10 p.m.

• Sculley’s Shooters (2221 E. Fourth) – Live music by Nashville Reject. 9 p.m. Cover charge.

Sunday, Aug. 26

• St. Patrick's Church (Fourth & Chestnut) - 60th annual BBQ dinner & fundraiser. Noon-3 p.m. Meal, lots of children's games. Raffle drawing for up to $1,000. Silent auction.

• VFW Post 1504 (2100 E. Fourth) – Live country music by Ray Mullen. 7-10 p.m. Free will donation.

To get your entertainment event listed, email george@northplattebulletin.com, call 308-696-0052 or drop a note at the Bulletin office.