Tuesday
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour brings tunes every Tuesday to 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
Lindsay Lane: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
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)
Thursday
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)
Mike Fuller: The Amarillo folk singer serves up tunes at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
“Between the Lines”: TheatreAC closes its season with this fantastical new musical from author Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald. (7:30 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Experimental Theatre on AC’s Washington Street campus; tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $6 AC students; 806-371-5358)
“Dreamgirls”: Amarillo Little Theatre closes out its season with the beloved musical inspired by Motown greats like The Supremes. (7:30 p.m.; continues through May 18; ALT Allen Shankles MainStage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”: The classical musical comes to vivid life in the season-ending production from West Texas A&M University Theatre. (7:30 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, free for WT student, faculty and staff; 806-651-2810 or artsboxoffice@wtamu.edu)
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)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo favorite kicks off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Comedy for a Cause: Yellow City Comedy brings the laughs to a fundraiser for 24 Hours in the Canyon. (9 p.m. 575 Pizzeria, 2803 Civic Circle; free; 806-322-5575)
Common Man: The indie-pop duo celebrates First Thursday at The 806 Coffee + Café. (9 p.m. 2812 SW Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
Friday
“Thunderbolts*”: The MCU hopes for a much-needed hit with this ensemble action-comedy featuring a ragtag bunch of anti-heroes. (Opens Friday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; and Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)
First Friday Art Walk: The favorite tradition continues at Arts in the Sunset. (5 to 9 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; 806-354-8802)
Aerion Keller: The Amarillo singer returns to 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)
Goodbye Hollywood: The Amarillo band offers an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
Taylor Patterson: The Texas country singer gets his Irish on with a show at Beef ’O’ Brady’s. (7 p.m. 7306 SW 34th Ave.; 806-358-0997)
“Between the Lines”: TheatreAC closes its season with this fantastical new musical from author Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald. (7:30 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Experimental Theatre on AC’s Washington Street campus; tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $6 AC students; 806-371-5358)
512: The Selena Experience: Get your bidi bidi bom bom on at a 30th-anniversary tribute to the late Tejano star. (7:30 p.m. Santa Fe Depot pavilion, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $30 to $40; 806-378-3096)
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”: The classical musical comes to vivid life in the season-ending production from West Texas A&M University Theatre. (7:30 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, free for WT student, faculty and staff; 806-651-2810 or artsboxoffice@wtamu.edu)
Showcase of Music: The West Texas A&M University School of Music revives this fast-paced concert, part of the annual Greater Southwest Music Festival. (7:30 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St.; free; 806-651-2840)
“Dreamgirls”: Amarillo Little Theatre closes out its season with the beloved musical inspired by Motown greats like The Supremes. (8 p.m.; continues through May 18; ALT Allen Shankles MainStage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Jackie Haney & Geezers Gone Wrong: The Amarillo classic-rock band promises a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Ri Wolf: The Amarillo country singer offers drinking music at Butler’s Martini Bar. (8 p.m. 703 S. Polk St.; no cover; 806-359-8003)
Bardown: The Amarillo rock band takes the stage at Golden Light Cantina with Stealing Handshakes. (9 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
West Bound Hearts: The West Texas country band makes its debut at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
James Cook: The Texas country singer saddles up for a show at the Western Horseman. (10 p.m. 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Saturday
Fiesta on the Square: The Shops at Wolflin Village celebrate the arrival of warmer weather with shopping specials, live music, kids’ activities, food trucks and more. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1932 Civic Circle; 806-355-6131)
Fourth Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration: El Barrio Lions Club hosts its annual holiday celebration, featuring traditional dancers, complementary hot dogs and hamburgers, vendor booths and more. The fun kicks off with a 10 a.m. parade starting at the park. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m. El Alamo Park, 16th Avenue and Roberts Street; 806-410-5684)
“Return to Jericho—A Day to Remember”: Get historical at this kickoff celebration for the Jericho Legacy Foundation, dedicated to keeping the memory of the Donley County ghost town alive. The party will feature food, drinks, music and more. (11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Texas Route 66 Visitor Center, 1900 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-676-4927)
May Market and Art Festival: The Canyon Farmers Market welcomes spring with more than 60 vendors, a book signing by Erin Hicks (“I’ve Got Questions”), an art exhibition by Marsha Clements, music by Tanner Wethington and more. (3 to 7 p.m.; Canyon downtown square, Fourth Avenue and 15th Street; free; 806-656-6833)
Cinco de Mayo Fajita Festival: The Amarillo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce takes over Hodgetown for this annual holiday celebration, with live music and plenty of sizzling meats. (5 p.m. 715 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $40 adults, $10 children, plus fees; 806-803-9547)
St. Joseph’s Fiesta: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church hosts a two-day neighborhood celebration with Tejano bands, food and more. (6 to 10 p.m.; continues Sunday; 4122 S. Bonham St.; free; 806-355-5621)
Aerion Keller: The Amarillo singer offers a treat at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Katie Beth Mihm & Coyote Rose: The Amarillo band offers an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
MJ’s Saloon & Grill Cinco de Mayo: Get an early start on the holiday with DJs and more. (7 p.m. 3705 Olsen Blvd., Suite A; no cover; 806-398-0634)
Yellow City Street Food Birthday Bash: The hip restaurant (belatedly) celebrates its 12th birthday with a drag show and music from DJ GiANTFEET. (7 p.m. 2916 Wolflin Ave.; tickets $10 advance, $15 at the door; 806-353-9273)
“Between the Lines”: TheatreAC closes its season with this fantastical new musical from author Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald. (7:30 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Experimental Theatre on AC’s Washington Street campus; tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $6 AC students; 806-371-5358)
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”: The classical musical comes to vivid life in the season-ending production from West Texas A&M University Theatre. (7:30 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, free for WT student, faculty and staff; 806-651-2810 or artsboxoffice@wtamu.edu)
“Dreamgirls”: Amarillo Little Theatre closes out its season with the beloved musical inspired by Motown greats like The Supremes. (8 p.m.; continues through May 18; ALT Allen Shankles MainStage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Moon Dog: The Amarillo rock band howls on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Red Dirt Rockers: The Amarillo band gets down at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 SW Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
Relic: The Amarillo rock band makes some noise at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions: The Amarillo country-rock band encourages poor choices at the Western Horseman. (10 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Sunday
St. Joseph’s Fiesta: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church hosts a two-day neighborhood celebration with Tejano bands, food and more. (10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 4122 S. Bonham St.; free; 806-355-5621)
Muttfest: The annual fundraiser for Amarillo SPCA returns to Starlight Ranch Event Center with a “Day of the Dog” theme. (noon to 5 p.m. 1415 Sunrise Drive; free, donations accepted; 806-342-0515)
Old Tascosa’s May the Fourth Be With You: Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery celebrates Star Wars Day with The Dark Cide cider and more. (noon to 9 p.m. 3100 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)
May the Fourth Be With You: Don Harrington Discovery Center celebrates Star Wars Day with educational activities for all ages, including a 6 p.m. adults-only event. (1, 3:30 and 6 p.m. 1200 Streit Drive; admission $8 nonmembers, $5 members; 806-355-9547)
“Monty Python and the Holy Grail”: The super-silly Arthurian comedy gets 50th-anniversary screenings. (1 and 7 p.m.; continues May 7; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Kamica King: The Dallas-based singer, whose folk sound is influenced by jazz and her Afro-Caribbean roots, will offer a concert at Amarillo Little Theatre. (2:30 p.m. ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage; tickets $10; 806-355-9991)
West Texas A&M University Choirs: The collegiate singers will offer a varied program of choral beauty to close the spring semester. (2:30 p.m. Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus; free; 806-651-2840)
Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo guitarist plays the Sunday blues at Smokey Joe’s. (3 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Amarillo Youth Choirs: The youth ensembles close out their 35th anniversary season with a concert at The Church at Quail Creek. (4 p.m. 801 Tascosa Road; tickets $10 adults, $5 children; 806-680-9500)
Cinco de Mayo Canyon: Banda Machos headlines The Lumberyard’s holiday party with Banda Maguey and Las Voces del Rancho. (4:30 p.m. 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; tickets $60, tables available; 806-804-3000)
Monday
Bar 3 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta: Tee up for a special holiday event at Bar 3. (11 a.m. 9101 S. Coulter St.; 806-353-7003)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Monday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Groove Anthem: The Amarillo band celebrates Cinco de Mayo at the Western Horseman. (7 p.m. Monday; 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Gabe Marinez: The Amarillo rocker battles the Monday blues every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
May 6
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour slings tunes weekly at 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies kick off a homestand against the Tulsa Drillers. (11:05 a.m. May 6; continues through May 11; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
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: 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)
Wonderland Park: The 2025 season continues at Amarillo’s amusement park. (Wednesday through Sunday; times and ticket prices vary; 2601 Dumas Drive; 806-383-3344)
