Tuesday
Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour brings tunes every Tuesday to 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
“Grave of the Fireflies”: The Studio Ghibli Fest continues with this postwar drama. (7 p.m. Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Starlight Theater: The Amarillo Parks and Recreation outdoor concert series closes out with party band Insufficient Funds. (7 p.m. Sam Houston Park, Line Avenue and Western Street; free; 806-378-3036)
Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies kick off a homestand against the Corpus Christi Hooks. (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)
Wibby Wednesday: Rhett Uhland headlines the weekly patio show at Six Car Pub & Brewery. (7 p.m. no cover; 625 S. Polk St.; 806-576-3396)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Corpus Christi Hooks. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Thursday
Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)
“Nobody 2”: Bob Odenkirk is back in action mode in this sequel. Also opening: a 4K upgrade of the Japanese release “Shin Godzilla” and 35th-anniversary screenings of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” (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. 900 S. Tyler St.; 806-545-7372)
Music in the Gardens: Amarillo country-rock band Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions continues the season for the Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual summer concert series, with food from Smash That’z. (7 p.m. 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5 for members, $10 nonmembers; 806-352-6513)
Trent Britten: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Corpus Chridti Hooks. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”: Amarillo Little Theatre opens its 98th season with this searing drama about institutionalized patients fighting enforced conformity. (7:30 p.m.; continues through Aug. 24; sold out, but waiting list available; 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)
Chad Feemster: The Amarillo country singer kicks off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Cory Cross: The Dallas-based country singer makes his local debut at The Lumberyard with opener Logan Ellis. (8 p.m. 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; no cover; 806- 804-3000)
Friday
Texas Hill Country Benefit Concert: Amarillo acts Ty Blackburn Band, Hayden LaBrier, Ayden Hayes, Stephanie Brackett and The Hunter Reed Band team up at Hoots Pub to raise funds for those impacted by the devastating floods. (6 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover $10)
Victor Gallegos: The Amarillo singer offers dinner music every Friday at Valore. (6 p.m. Friday; 900 S. Tyler St.; 806-545-7372)
HED PE: The touring rock band headlines a show at Rockwell Event Center with Horizon Theory, Berzerk, Breaking Solace, Stealing Handshakes and ODROT. (6:30 p.m. 16301 Interstate 27 in Canyon; tickets $22.75 advance, $28 at the door; 806-683-2156)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo favorite slings songs every Friday at Napoli’s Italian Restaurant. (7 p.m. 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)
Tom Buechi: The Amarillo one-man band takes the stage at Rounders Club. (7 p.m. 2801 S. Virginia St.; no cover; 806-352-3317)
Trivia Night: Tabletop Tavern Game Cafe will test your knowledge of “The Hunger Games.” (7 p.m. 410 15th St., Canyon; tabletoptavern24@gmail.com)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Corpus Christi Hooks. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”: Amarillo Little Theatre opens its 98th season with this searing drama about institutionalized patients fighting enforced conformity. (7:30 p.m.; continues through Aug. 24; sold out, but waiting list available; 806-355-9991)
Relic: The Amarillo rock band plays in the sand at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
Boss 420: The Amarillo rock band gets loud on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Trenchrat: The Amarillo metal band gets loud at Golden Light Cantina with Gardens Grove and DLoe Skoe. (9 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Katie Beth & Coyote Rose: The Amarillo country band saddles up for a show at The Western Horseman. (10 p.m. 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Saturday
Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. Check out the weekly Sunset Marketown on Saturdays, too. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)
Canyon Farmers Market: The summer tradition returns weekly with live music, activities, vendors and more. The market is open weekly through Sept. 27. (8 a.m. to noon Saturday; Fourth Avenue and 15th Street in Canyon; 806-567-0746)
Lavender Fest: Creek House Honey Farm hosts an aromatic farmers market event. (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5015 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; 806-381-3446)
Pampafest: Texas country stars Shane Smith & The Saints and Casey Donahew headline this music festival in downtown Pampa. (2 p.m. to midnight; tickets $40, plus fees; Cuyler and Foster streets; pampafest@yahoo.com)
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”: Amarillo Little Theatre opens its 98th season with this searing drama about institutionalized patients fighting enforced conformity. (7:30 p.m.; continues through Aug. 24; sold out, but waiting list available; 806-355-9991)
Colton Amerson: The Amarillo country singer hopes for a home run at 9th Inning Brews and Bites. (7 p.m. 3130 S. Soncy Road; 806-358-2222)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Corpus Christi Hooks. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Legends of New Country: Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson tribute performers hit the sand at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; cover $20, plus fees; 806-335-5644)
Tennessee Tuckness & Friends: The Amarillo band gets down on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Brandon Trey Borup and Landon Finke: The Amarillo singers swap songs at Golden Light Cantina. (8 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
The Bryans: The Amarillo country duo goes feral for a show at Blind Pig. (9 p.m. 609 S. Independence St.; 806-412-4251)
Taylor Graves: The Austin-based singer-songwriter slings tunes at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Adam Hood: This Alabama-born singer-songwriter has never gotten enough attention for my liking. Check him out when he returns to town for a show at The Western Horseman. (10 p.m. 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Sunday
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies close out homestand against the Corpus Christi Hooks. (1:05 p.m. Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”: Amarillo Little Theatre opens its 98th season with this searing drama about institutionalized patients fighting enforced conformity. (2:30 p.m.; continues through Aug. 24; sold out, but waiting list available; 806-355-9991)
Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo guitarist plays the Sunday blues at Smokey Joe’s. (3 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Rock Bottom String Band: The touring bluegrass faves tune up for an evening show at Golden Light Cantina. (6 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Monday
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Monday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
“Schitt’s Creek” Trivia Night: Test your knowledge of Johnny, Moira, David and Alexis at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. 7500 SW 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Gabe Marinez: The Amarillo rocker fights the Monday blahs at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Aug. 19
Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)
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 “Home, Love and Loss” through Sept. 14, “Jeri Salter: Rugged Beauty of the Texas Panhandle” through Sept. 28, 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. (Thursday through Sunday; times and ticket prices vary; 2601 Dumas Drive; 806-383-3344)
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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.
