Tuesday
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour brings tunes every Tuesday to 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
AC Jazz: Student Amarillo College musicians jam out for a spring concert. (7:30 p.m. Concert Hall Theatre on the Washington Street campus; 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)
Bonney MacDonald Book Award Celebration: West Texas A&M University’s Center for the Study of the American West will honor the 2024 winner of its MacDonald Award, Tracy Daugherty, and his Pulitzer Prize-finalist book “Larry McMurtry: A Life.” (7 p.m. Cornette Library Atrium on WT’s Canyon campus; free; 806-651-5238)
Unearth: The long-lived touring metalcore band rocks out with openers Trench Rat and Skank Blanket at The Atomic Yellow at Arts in the Sunset. (7:30 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; cover $20; atomicyellowict@gmail.com)
Thursday
“Sinners”: Director Ryan Coogler (“Black Panther”) is getting raves for this horror drama starring Michael B. Jordan as twin brothers. (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; and 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. Thursday; 900 S. Tyler St.; 806-545-7372)
Luis Torres: The Amarillo singer offers a dinner show at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Taste of Achievement: Local celebrity bartenders will make their signature cocktails in a battle to get attendees’ votes in this fundraiser for Junior Achievement of the High Plains. (6 p.m. Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.; tickets $50, sponsorships available; 806-824-9605)
Upon a Broken Body: The Texas metal band headlines a loud night at Rockwell Event Center with Left to Suffer, King 810, Half Me and Bury My Demons. (6 p.m. 16301 I-27 in Canyon; tickets $25 advance, $30 at the door; 806-683-2156)
“A Taste of Ireland”: Following an off-Broadway run, this celebration of Celtic culture brings its live music and dancing show to Amarillo. (7:30 p.m. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $39 to $69; 806-378-3096)
“33 Variations”: A musicologist deals with a worsening ALS diagnosis while trying to solve a mystery about a set of Beethoven compositions in the latest production at Amarillo Little Theatre. (7:30 p.m.; continues through Saturday; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
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)
Yvonne Perea: Kick off the weekend with some tunes from the Amarillo folk singer on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
tummyache: The British indie singer brings their “Edge of Everywhere” tour to The 806 Coffee + Café. (9 p.m. Thursday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
Friday
Makenzie Cooper: The Amarillo singer offers a treat at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo favorite slings songs every Friday at Napoli’s Italian Restaurant. (7 p.m. 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)
Bomb City Comedy: The new Amarillo comedy group offers Good Friday shows at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 and 9 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; cover; 806-335-5644)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer cooks up some tunes for a two-night stand at Tokyo Steakhouse. (7:20 p.m.; continues Saturday; 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-358-8888)
Cameron James Smith: The country singer will perform at Canyon’s West Texas Sports Grill. (8 p.m. 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 204, in Canyon; 806-452-7135)
Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: The Amarillo country band and opener Woven Wild continue the party on The Lumberyard’s new patio. (8 p.m. 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; 806- 804-3000)
Boss 420: The Amarillo rock band rolls up a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
“33 Variations”: A musicologist deals with a worsening ALS diagnosis while trying to solve a mystery about a set of Beethoven compositions in the latest production at Amarillo Little Theatre. (8 p.m.; continues through Saturday; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Casey Berry and Seth Ward: The Amarillo country singers swap tunes at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Katie Beth Mihm & Coyote Rose: The Amarillo country band gets ready to howl at a show at the Western Horseman. (10 p.m. 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Smokin’: RR Bar goes all in on 4/20 with a drag and burlesque show featuring top talent from around the city. (11:59 p.m. 701 S. Georgia St.; no cover; 806-342-9000)
Saturday
All-American Pancake Festival: Enjoy breakfast with the Amarillo Downtown Lions Club at its annual fundraiser. The day’s activities also include live music and the AmTech Car Show. (7 a.m. AmTech Career Academy, 3601 Plains Blvd.; tickets $7; 806-373-0648)
“Insects, Myriapods and Arachnids of Texas”: Learn all about the multi-legged creatures crawling along the trails of Palo Duro Canyon State Park in this educational event in the canyon. (9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 11450 Park Road 5; free with park admission; 806-488-2227)
Signs of Spring Market: Dozens of local vendors will celebrate the changing of the season at Arts in the Sunset. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-354-8802)
420 Fest: Bliss Horizon hosts a day-long, extra-green festival featuring local musicians and artists. (2 p.m. 9700 E. FM 1151; tickets $10 to $20; 806-676-8256)
North Plains Iris Society Show: Enjoy an afternoon viewing of eye-popping florals at this annual event and sale. (2 to 4:30 p.m. Amarillo Botanical Gardens, 1400 Streit Drive; 806-352-6513)
“The Classics”: Idol Art Studio and the Yellow Rose Pinup Society host a combination art and fashion show celebrating pinup culture. (3 p.m. 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo favorite returns to Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
“Cowboy Songs and Poems”: Celebrate the culture of the West in this evening event at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. (6:30 p.m. 11450 Park Road 5; free with park admission; 806-488-2227)
Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer will make some beautiful noise at an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
Matt Ferrell: The Oklahoma comedian will take the stage at Sad Monkey Mercantile with Cody Troutman and Anna Rhodes. (7 p.m. 9800 Texas Highway 217; cover $15; 800-692-1338)
Tom Buechi: The Amarillo one-man band offers an acoustic night at Mickey’s Place. (7 p.m. 1512 Fifth Ave. in Canyon; 806-452-7320)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer cooks up some tunes for a two-night stand at Tokyo Steakhouse. (7:20 p.m. 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-358-8888)
Fly Over Route 66: The Freedom Flight Team will pass over Historic Route 66 ahead of an open-to-all car cruise. (7:30 p.m. Sixth Avenue between Western and Polk streets; 806-420-3771)
Boss Texas: The Amarillo country band brings down the house on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Rhett Uhland & The Morning Shakes: The Canyon country band and opener Carrey Thompson light it up on The Lumberyard’s new patio. (8 p.m. 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; 806- 804-3000)
“33 Variations”: A musicologist deals with a worsening ALS diagnosis while trying to solve a mystery about a set of Beethoven compositions in the latest production at Amarillo Little Theatre. (8 p.m. ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Yellow City Comedy: The local comedians will get high on laughter at this show at Head Hunters’ Soncy Road location. (8 p.m. 3616 Soncy Road; tickets $10 in advance, $20 at the door; 806-335-6912)
Relic: The Amarillo rock band will celebrate the release of new single “Pull My Head Under” at Skooterz. (8 p.m. 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover; 806-679-0122)
The Bastard Sons of David Hasselhoff and Piles of Potential: The Amarillo rockers join forces for a pre-4/20 show at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Lee Scheetz & Borderline: The Amarillo band takes a shot at Whiskey River. (9 p.m. 4001 S.W. 51st Ave.; 806-367-6163)
Moon Dog: The Amarillo rockers howl in a show at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
Plemons Bridge: The Amarillo-based Americana band and opener Jess Dotson take the stage at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-374-9237)
Seth Ward & The Silence: The Canyon country band takes the stage with Casey Berry in a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Sunday
Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo guitarist plays the Sunday blues at Smokey Joe’s. (3 p.m. 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Monday
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Monday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Gabe Marinez: The Amarillo rocker battles the Monday blues every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
April 22
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour slings tunes weekly at 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
Juju’s Jukebox: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Ongoing
Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out the AC/WT Student/Faculty Exhibition through April 27 and 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: Check out 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)
