Tuesday
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour brings tunes every Tuesday to 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies return to action by continuing a homestand against the Springfield Cardinals. Stick around after the game for opening night fireworks. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
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)
The Boozy Bee: It’s grown-up spelling bee time at Lit Arcade Bar. (6:30 p.m. 701 S. Polk St.; entry fee $5; 806-350-6994)
Tom Buechi: The Amarillo one-man band makes a midweek appearance at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Springfield Cardinals. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Thursday
“The Amateur”: Rami Malek stars as an unlikely vengeance killer in this action flick. Also opening, thriller “Drop,” faith-based animated film “The King of Kings” and wartime flick (duh) “Warfare,” plus recurring screenings of “The Chosen: The Last Supper Part 3.” (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. 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)
“The Goonies” Fundraiser Night: Tascosa Drive-In screens this 1980s cult classic to raise funds for needed repairs. (7 p.m.; movie at 8:45 p.m.; suggested donation $20 per carload; 1999 Dumas Drive; 806-383-3882)
John Tice: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
The Nall Lecture: “From Boomtown to Landman: Storytelling in the West Texas Oilpatch”: The Center for the Study of the American West’s Garry L. Nall endowed lecture series will feature journalist Christian Wallace, whose podcast series “Boomtown” inspired Taylor Sheridan’s hit series “Landman.” (7 p.m. Jack B. Kelley Student Center Legacy Hall at West Texas A&M University; free; 806-651-5238)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Springfield Cardinals. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
“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 April 19; 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)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo one-man band kicks off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
“The Vampire Diaries” Trivia: Team Damon or Team Stefan? Either way, test your knowledge of the cult favorite show at MJ’s Saloon & Grill. (8 p.m. 3705 Olsen Blvd., Suite A; 806-398-0634)
Friday
YC3 2025: The annual celebration of comics, anime and other pop-culture favorites returns with vendors, costume contests, celebrity guests and more. (5 to 9 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $65; info@yellowcitycon.com)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo favorite returns to Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
AC/WT Student/Faculty Exhibition: Amarillo Museum of Art celebrates artists from several generations in this annual show. (6:30 p.m. 2200 S. Van Buren St.; 806-371-5050)
Riley Evyn: The country singer performs at Stoex Design Gallery to raise funds for Dove Creek Equine Rescue. (7 p.m. 723 S. Georgia St.; free)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo favorite slings songs every Friday at Napoli’s Italian Restaurant. (7 p.m. 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)
“Metamorphosis”: Amarillo artist Lupita Lupercio celebrates the opening of her first exhibition at Idol Art Studio. (7 p.m. 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)
West Texas Ranch Rodeo: Top working cowboys compete to be the best of the west. Look for several associated events, as well. (7 p.m.; continues Saturday; Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; tickets $18; 806-376-7767)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Springfield Cardinals. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
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)
“A Love Letter of Music”: Chamber Music Amarillo wraps its season with a concert featuring Sarah Beckham Turner, soprano; Annie Chalex Boyle, violin; Annamarie Reader, cello; and David Palmer, piano. (7:30 p.m. Amarillo Botanical Gardens, 1400 Streit Drive; tickets $40; 806-376-8782)
Logan Ellis & The Fever Dream: The Canyon country band and opener Taylor Patterson continue the party on The Lumberyard’s new patio. (8 p.m. 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; 806- 804-3000)
Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: The Amarillo country band promises 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 April 19; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Jarrod Morris: The Texas country singer saddles up for a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Plemons Bridge: The Amarillo-based Americana band takes the stage at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Parker Ryan: The Texas country singer returns for a show at Golden Light Cantina. (10:30 p.m. 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Saturday
YC3 2025: The annual celebration of comics, anime and other pop-culture favorites returns with vendors, costume contests, celebrity guests and more. (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $65; info@yellowcitycon.com)
“An Evening with Georgia O’Keeffe”: Amarillo Film Society hosts a fundraiser featuring a screening of the O’Keeffe documentary “The Brightness of Light” and a Q&A with art historian Dr. Amy Von Lintel. (6 p.m. Sad Monkey Mercantile, 9800 Texas Highway 217; tickets $25; 800-692-1338)
Ansley Jane and Chad Beedy: The duo makes some beautiful noise at an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (6 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
Live music: An Amarillo singer offers a treat at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
“Handel’s Messiah”: The Amarillo Master Chorale celebrates its 45th anniversary with a complete performance of this masterwork. (7 p.m. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $20; 806-371-5340)
Songwriters in the Round: Singers Tia Marie, Heath Seager and Scott Nelson join host Mike Fuller to swap tunes at Chalice Abbey. (7 p.m. 2717 Stanley St., Suite A; $15 donation; 806-576-2480)
West Texas Ranch Rodeo: Top working cowboys compete to be the best of the west. Look for several associated events, as well. (7 p.m. Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; tickets $23; 806-376-7767)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Springfield Cardinals. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
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)
“The Snow Queen”: The Plainview-based Opera of the Plains stages an original take on the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. (7:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 904 19th St. in Canyon; tickets $10; operaoftheplains.org)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo party band brings down the house 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 April 19; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Boss Texas: The Amarillo band takes a shot at Whiskey River. (9 p.m. 4001 S.W. 51st Ave.; 806-367-6163)
The Dark Party: The Lubbock rockers head north for a show at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
Goth Night: Idol Art Studio goes dark again with music, art and refreshments. (9 p.m. 1201 S. Polk St.; cover $10; 806-236-4128)
Kerry Freeman: The Fort Worth-based Americana singer rides into town for a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Logan Ellis: The Canyon singer brings his full band to Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-374-9237)
The Stray Sons: The Amarillo rockers join forces with Bastrop-based Southern rock Lowland Revelry at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Sunday
YC3 2025: The annual celebration of comics, anime and other pop-culture favorites returns with vendors, costume contests, celebrity guests and more. (11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $65; info@yellowcitycon.com)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies conclude a homestand against the Springfield Cardinals. (1:05 p.m. Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
“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. (2:30 p.m.; continues through April 19; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo guitarist plays the Sunday blues at Smokey Joe’s. (3 p.m. 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
The Film Plains Festival: High Plains photographers show off their work at Idol Art Studio. (4 p.m. 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)
Monday
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Monday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
James Owens: The Amarillo singer fights the Monday blahs every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
April 15
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour slings tunes weekly at 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)
Ongoing
Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out the AC/WT Student/Faculty Exhibition through April 27, 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)
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View all postsChip 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.
