Courtesy Photo­Image Francesca Battistelli performs Saturday at the Neville.

Courtesy Photo­Image The (Driving) Dynamics, the longest running Rock-N-Roll band in Nebraska history, are coming to Sculley's Shooters.

A rundown of entertainment in North Platte and Lincoln County, besides Halloween parties.

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• Weekend movies at the Platte River Mall include “Argo”, “Here Comes the Boom”, “Paranormal Activity 4”, “Pitch Perfect”, “Silent Hill: Revelation” and “Taken 2”. Schedule subject to change, see www.carmike.com.

Friday, Oct. 26

• A-Z Books (507 N. Jeffers) – Local author Kayla Curry book signing and presentation of Obsidian with free drawing and refreshments. 5-7 p.m.

• Masonic Temple (1600 W. B) – Purr-fect Pasta Dinner with Italian entrees made chefs from several local organizations. 5-7 p.m. Free will donation.

• Depot Restaurant (520 N. Jeffers) – Live music by Gypsy Jazz band, Blue Swing. 7-9 p.m.

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

Saturday, Oct. 27

• Ace Hardware (235 E. Sixth) – Dutch oven contest. Guidelines available in store.

• Neville Center for Performing Arts (Old Fox Theater downtown) – 7 p.m. Christian music concert by Francesca Battistelli, Sidewalk Prophets, Andy Cherry and City Harbor. Tickets $22 in advance, $25 day of show. Group tickets $18. VIP tickets $32, includes meeting and greet.

Sunday, Oct. 28

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

• Neville Center – Utah Repertory Dance Theater, professional modern dance company to perform a dance tour through a hundred years of dance. 7:30-10 p.m. Memberships: adults $15, students $15, families $100.

Wednesday, Oct. 31

• Harvest Christian Fellowship church (NW campus, 2607 Rodeo Rd.) - Harvest party, 5-8 p.m. Games for the family, candy giveaway, special area for preschoolers.

• Bethel Evangelical Free Church (2700 W. Philip) – Annual Family Fall Festival with games, food, and prizes. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free event.

• 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, Nov. 1

• Around town, various places – First Thursdays shopping and entertainment with businesses staying open until 8 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 2

• North Platte Public Library (120 W. Fourth) – Fall book sale with baked goodies for sale. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

• 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 Driving Dynamics. 9 p.m. Cover charge.

Saturday, Nov. 3

• D&N Event Center (501 E. Walker Rd.) – Cowboy Christmas Gift Show with various western style gifts for early Christmas shopping. Country music concert by Lindi Johnson at 1 p.m. Event lasts from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: non-perishable food item for Food Pantry.

• North Platte Public Library (120 W. Fourth) – Fall book sale with baked goodies for sale. Bag sale in the evening. People can stuff as many items into a supplied bag at $2 per bag. 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.

• North Platte Children’s Museum (314 N. Jeffers) – Husker Membership Tailgate Rally. Prizes, games, snacks, and chance to meet cheerleaders and football players. 3-5 p.m. Discounts on new memberships.

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

Sunday, Nov. 4

• D&N Event Center (501 E. Walker Rd.) – Cowboy Christmas Gift Show with various western style gifts for early Christmas shopping. Talent contest at 12:30 p.m. Event lasts from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: non-perishable food item for Food Pantry.

• Eagles Club (320 E. Front St.) – Soup supper fundraiser for Kendra Burkholder. 2-5 p.m. Adults $6, Children $4, and age 3 and under free.

• Creekside Event Center (5801 E. Long School Rd.) Josh Stansbery fundraiser chili cook-off. 2-7 p.m. $5 per person.

• North Platte High School – Sandhills Symphony Orchestra performance. 3 p.m. Free admission.

Wednesday, Nov. 7

• North Platte Children’s Museum (314 N. Jeffers) – Thanksgiving Activities with crafts and creations. 10:30 a.m. Members free, otherwise $4.

• 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, Nov. 8

• First Lutheran Church (305 W. Fifth) – Turkey Dinner. 5-7 p.m. Tickets: adults $8.50, children 4-10 $4.50. Purchase at church office before Nov. 5.

Friday, Nov. 9

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

• 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 Bases Loaded. 9 p.m. Cover charge.

Saturday, Nov. 10

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

Sunday, Nov. 11

• Downtown – Veterans Day Parade 2-3 p.m.

• Veterans Memorial – Veteran’s Day service 4-5 p.m.\

To have your entertainment event listed, simply post it as a talkback or email george@northplattebulletin.com. You can also call 308-696-0052 or drop a note at the Bulletin office.