Tuesday

Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour brings tunes every Tuesday to 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)

Miguel Rosales: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)

Keep Us Live Piano Series: Amarillo College’s Department of Music hosts this concert series, this week featuring the phenomenally talented pianist John Bayless. (7:30 p.m. AC Concert Hall Theatre; free; 806-371-5340)

Wednesday

The Solano Project: The Amarillo rock band offers midweek fun every Wednesday at Smokey Joe’s. (6 p.m. 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Wednesday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)

Colton Amerson: The country singer brings the twang at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. 7500 S.W. 45th Ave., 806-418-6282)

Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs: The awesomely named indie touring band zaps into The 806 Coffee + Lounge. (9 p.m. 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)

Thursday

“A Minecraft Movie”: The popular video game gets a big-screen adaptation starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa. Also opening, horror-comedy “Hell of a Summer” and recurring screenings of “The Chosen: The Last Supper Part 2.” (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)

Dan “The Piano Man” Hanson: The Amarillo musician tickles the ivories every Thursday at Public House. (5:30 p.m. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)

Colton Amerson: The Amarillo country singer offers dinner music every Thursday at Valore. (6 p.m. 900 S. Tyler St.; 806-545-7372)

First Thursday Art & Wine: Amarillo jazz combo Brass Wire Trio headlines this monthly event at High Fidelity Records. (6 p.m. 2818 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 252-220-4729)

Luis Torres: The Amarillo singer offers a dinner show at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)

20 x 20: Amarillo Museum of Art’s popular exhibition and silent auction returns, featuring works from local artists offered for the museum’s biggest fundraiser of the year. (6:30 p.m. 2200 S. Van Buren St.; $20 nonmembers, free for members; 806-371-5050)

Ty Blackburn: The Amarillo country singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)

“Portraits of Dance”: West Texas A&M University Dance offers an eclectic night of movement featuring everything from classical artists to Lady Gaga. (7:30 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Happy State Bank Studio Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $12 adults, $8 students and seniors; 806-651-2810)

Bryan Robertson: The country singer brings the twang to Canyon’s West Texas Sports Grill. (8 p.m. 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 204, in Canyon; 806-452-7135)

John Cooper: The Amarillo singer kicks off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Gannon Fremin & CCREV: The Oklahoma rockers return to the Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

Friday

First Friday Art Walk: The favorite tradition continues at the newly renovated Arts in the Sunset. (5 to 9 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; 806-354-8802)

Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo favorite returns to Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)

Amarillo Wranglers: The hometown hockey team goes into battle with the Oklahoma Warriors. (7 p.m.; continues Saturday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $26; 806-242-4233)

Andy Chase: The Amarillo favorite slings songs every Friday at Napoli’s Italian Restaurant. (7 p.m. 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)

“Portraits of Dance”: West Texas A&M University Dance offers an eclectic night of movement featuring everything from classical artists to Lady Gaga. (7:30 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Happy State Bank Studio Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $12 adults, $8 students and seniors; 806-651-2810)

Rhett Uhland & The Morning Shakes: The Canyon country band and opener Kinsey Allyn help celebrate the grand opening of The Lumberyard’s patio. (8 p.m. 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; 806- 804-3000)

Jackie Haney & The Geezers Gone Wild: The Amarillo classic rock band offers a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Andrés: The California rocker teams with Moondough and Rain Division for a show at  Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions: The Amarillo country band encourages poor decision-making at a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Lane Coffman & The Outliers: The Lubbock country band travels north for a show at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Saturday

Lone Star Reptile Expo: Fans of the slithering and the crawling can get their fill at this two-day event. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; continues Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St.; admission $10 adults, $5 children;  214-769-3039)

“Cruzar la Cara de la Luna”: Amarillo Opera stages this unique mariachi opera to close out its season. Following the performance, the company will host a fundraising dinner. (5 p.m.; Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $35 to $100; for dinner tickets, call the office; 806-372-7464)

Hayden Labrier: The Amarillo singer offers a treat at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)

Amarillo Wranglers: The hometown hockey team goes into battle with the Oklahoma Warriors. (7 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $26; 806-242-4233)

Caroline Cotter: The touring folk artist brings beautiful music to Buffalo Grass Music Hall in Panhandle. (7 p.m. 123 Main St. in Panhandle; free, donations accepted; 806-236-2933) 

Erratic & Friends: Amarillo rapper Erratic Soul headlines a full lineup at The Atomic Yellow at Arts in the Sunset. (7 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; cover $10; atomicyellowict@gmail.com)

“Portraits of Dance”: West Texas A&M University Dance offers an eclectic night of movement featuring everything from classical artists to Lady Gaga. (7:30 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Happy State Bank Studio Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $12 adults, $8 students and seniors; 806-651-2810)

Moon Dog: The Amarillo rock band howls on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

The Bryans: The Amarillo duo takes a shot at Whiskey River. (9 p.m. 4001 S.W. 51st Ave.; 806-367-6163)

Loaded Six: The Amarillo rock band loads up for a show at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)

Matt Austin & The Accused: The outlaw Texas country band rides into Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

9 Eyes: The Amarillo country band saddles up for a show with Ethan Wikinson at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Texas Transplants: The Amarillo rockers bring the party to Skooterz. (9 p.m. 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover; 806-679-0122)

Yellow City Comedy: The local troupe brings the laughs to Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover $10; 806-374-9237)

Sunday

Lone Star Reptile Expo: Fans of the slithering and the crawling can get their fill at this two-day event. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St.; admission $10 adults, $5 children;  214-769-3039)

“Zurawski v. Texas”: ARFA and others will host this screening and Q&A of this documentary about the state of reproductive rights in Texas. (2 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; free, donations accepted; 806-354-8802)

Mozart’s Requiem: The West Texas A&M University Symphony Orchestra and Choirs will team up to perform this iconic masterpiece. (2:30 p.m. Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus; tickets $10; 806-651-2840) 

“Portraits of Dance”: West Texas A&M University Dance offers an eclectic night of movement featuring everything from classical artists to Lady Gaga. (2:30 p.m. Happy State Bank Studio Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $12 adults, $8 students and seniors; 806-651-2810)

Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo guitarist plays the Sunday blues at Smokey Joe’s. (3 p.m. 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Amarillo Wranglers: The hometown hockey team closes out its season with a match against the Colorado Grit. (6 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $26; 806-242-4233)

Monday

Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Monday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)

“The Simpsons” Trivia: Study up on your treehouses of horror, monorails and other classic moments from the long-running sitcom for this contest at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)

April 8

Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour slings tunes weekly at 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)

Ongoing

Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out photography exhibit “Linda Connor: Sacred Presence” through June 8 and the permanent exhibits on view at the Amarillo mainstay. (2200 S. Van Buren St.; 806-371-5050)

American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum: Take in the history of the world-famous breed. (2601 E. I-40; 806-376-5181)

Arts in the Sunset: View local artists’ works throughout the gallery. (daily, hours vary; 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; 806-354-8802)

Don Harrington Discovery Center: Explore the new permanent exhibition “Discover through Time.” (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sundays; 1200 Streit Drive; admission $14 adults; $11 seniors, military and students, and $9 children; 806-355-9547)

 
 

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  • Chip is the director of university communications and media relations at West Texas A and M University. A Canadian High School graduate and award-winning journalist, he has covered arts and entertainment in Amarillo since 1998 and is a member of the Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council arts committee. He is a 2020 Golden Nail Award winner and a 2017 National Philanthropy Day award winner. He is a member of the national GALECA critics group, has seen every Best Picture Oscar winner and watches way too much television.

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