A rundown of entertainment in North Platte and Lincoln County, May 25-June 3:
Ongoing
Prairie Arts Center (416 N. Jeffers) — Artwork by children’s book illustrator Bruce Arant. The center is open Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission.
Golden Ticket Cinemas, District 177 Mall (1000 S. Dewey) – The Super Mario Bros Movie, Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3, Book Club: The Next Chapter,Fast X, About My Father, The Little Mermaid and The Machine. Subject to change.
Thursday, May 25
Bill Wood Field (18th & Sycamore) — Baseball For A Cause. A friendly game between the North Platte Legion Baseball team and the Miracle League of Lincoln County. 7-9 p.m.
Re-Max Building (422 N. Dewey) — Drop-in cornhole league. $5. 6-8 p.m.
Friday, May 26
North Platte Public Library (120 W. 4th) — Bingo Blast. 4-5 p.m.
Longhorn Bar (830 1st, Sutherland) — Ladies Night with wine from Old Depot Vineyard and Winery. $5. 5-8 p.m.
Cody Park (1402 N. Jeffers) — Kiddie rides open, 5-9 p.m. The rides are free on opening day, courtesy of Premier Rental, Glass Doctor and Mr. Appliance.
Pal’s Brewing Co (4520 S. Buffalo Bill) – Halls Electric Bucking Battle & Bash. Gates open 6 p.m. Action begins at 7. Tickets at gate or Town & Country western wear.
Fox Theater (5th & Bailey) — Movies at the Fox: The Dark Knight. $5. 7-9:30 p.m.
Another Round (1008 W. 18th) — Karaoke Night. 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Saturday, May 27

Sutherland Reservoir — Sutherland Bioblitz. Find and identify as many plants and animals as possible with the help of local biologists. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Francis St. Square parking lot (601 E. Francis) – Triple Bee flea market. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fox Theater (5th & Bailey) — Sandhills Superhero Celebration. A celebration of superheroes and comic books with games, costume contest and a showing of The Dark Knight. 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Pal’s Brewing Co (4520 S. Buffalo Bill) – Bloody Mary morning futurity. 10 a.m. No charge. Then, the bucking battle continues at 7 p.m. Tickets at the gate, at Town & Country or Pals Brewing. After party with the Drew Phillips Band.
Prairie Arts Center (416 N. Jeffers) — Fleece and Fables. A meet and greet with featured artist Bruce Arant with Farmer Simpson’s Sheep Story Time and petting zoo. Arant will also conduct a workshop on how to write, illustrate and publish a children’s book. $40 for workshop. Register at prairieartscenter.org/classes. 2-9 p.m.
Lincoln County Raceway (5015 Rodeo Road) — Dirt Track Racing: Memorial Day Challenge. Adults $15, Kids $10. First 100 veterans get in free. 7-10 p.m.
Another Round (1008 W. 18th) — Karaoke Night. 8 p.m.-Midnight.
Sunday, May 28
Fox Theater (5th & Bailey) — Movies at the Fox: The Dark Knight. $5. 3-5:30 p.m.
Kelsey’s Place (219 W. Rodeo Road) — Rockfest with Big Daddy B & The Wrecking Machine and Soulstatic. $5. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Monday, May 29
North Platte Area Children’s Museum (314 N. Jeffers) — Children’s Day Camp. $15 for members. $30 for non-members. Call 308-532-3512 or message on Facebook to register. 9 a.m.3 p.m.
Pal’s Brewery (4520 S. Buffalo Bill) — Trivia night. Prizes for top three contestants. 6 p.m.
Bill Wood Field (18th & Sycamore) — North Platte Plainsmen home opener vs. Western Nebraska Pioneers. Free t-shirts for first 500 fans and a postgame fireworks show. 6:35-10 p.m.
Tuesday, May 30
The ARTivity Center at Field of Dreams Farm (26070 S. U.S. Highway 83, 12 miles south of NP) — Children’s Art Workshop: Tulips and Sprinkles. Children create a painted paper tulip garden and read Bloom: An Ode to Spring by Deborah Diesen and Mary Lundquist. $10. Sign-up at artivity.fun/summer-workshops. 10-11 a.m.
Prairie Arts Center (416 N. Jeffers) — Encaustic Leaf Class. Paint a leaf print using encaustic wax. $50. 7-9 p.m.
Wednesday, May 31
North Platte Senior Center (901 E. 10th) — Dance with Top Shelf Country. $10. 7-9:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 1
Prairie Arts Center (416 N. Jeffers) — Summer Kids Art Class. $15. 10 a.m.-Noon.
Friday, June 2
Cornerstone Church (1620 W. 4th) — The Gospel Corner. An afternoon of southern gospel on the first Friday of every month. 2-4 p.m.
Birdwood Lake (W. South River Rd) — Community Fishing Night. Poles and tackle provided. Free. Fishing license required. 6-8 p.m.
Bill Wood Field (18th & Sycamore) — North Platte Plainsmen Fan Fest. Meet and greet the players and coaches. 6:35-8 p.m.
CB’s Hideaway (206 W. North Lake Rd) — Twilight 5K and mile. 8-10 p.m.
Saturday, June 3
Pal’s Brewery (4520 S. Buffalo Bill Ave.) — Buffalo Bill Rough Rider Gravel Grinder. A mountain bike ride showcasing the unique scenery of Lincoln County. 7 a.m.-Noon.
Lincoln County Wildlife Club (Lake Maloney) — Sporting Clay shoot, starts 10 a.m. $40 for first 100 rocks and $35 per additional sets.
Salvation Army (1020 N. Adams) — Youth Art Day. Free. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wellfleet — Junkin’ in June — antiques and repurposed goods for sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fox Theater (5th & Bailey) — Movies at the Fox: The Super Mario Bros. Movie. $5. Two showings. 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Pal’s Brewery (4520 S. Buffalo Bill) — Live music by the Kris Lager Band. 8-11 p.m.
Longhorn Bar (830 1st, Sutherland) — Live music by the Drew Phillips Band. 9 p.m.-Midnight.
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