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)
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)
Wednesday
The Solano Project: The Amarillo rock band offers midweek fun every Wednesday at Smokey Joe’s. (6 p.m. 2903 SW 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: Rien Nash headlines the weekly patio show at Six Car Pub & Brewery. (7 p.m. no cover; 625 S. Polk St.; 806-576-3396)
Hank Vincent: The Amarillo country singer hits the stage at Pondaseta Brewing Co. for a midweek show. (7 p.m. 7500 SW 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
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)
“Honey Don’t”: Ethan Coen directs this star-studded dark comedy starring Aubrey Plaza, Margaret Qualley, Chris Evans and more. Also opening: horror-action flick “Primitive War” and thriller “Relay.” (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 serves up tunes 575 Pizzeria. (6 p.m. 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: The Amarillo country band saddles up for a show at The Western Horseman. (7 p.m. 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Music in the Gardens: Amarillo band Party of 6 continues the season for the Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual summer concert series, with food from Asada Mama and drinks from Bigfoot’s Drink Shack. (7 p.m. 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5 for members, $10 nonmembers; 806-352-6513)
Tom Buechi: The one-man band offers a night of music at Pondaseta Brewing Co. in Canyon. (7 p.m. 1001 Second Ave. in Canyon; 806-656-5100)
“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 Sunday; sold out, but waiting list available; 806-355-9991)
Arieon Keller: The Amarillo singer kicks off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
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)
Myss Acrylica’s On the Road to Nationals Fundraiser: The local, self-proclaimed “drag clown” hosts her sisters in a benefit at RR Bar to fund her trip to the Burlypicks burlesque competition in Denver. (10 p.m. 701 S. Georgia St.; $9 plus fees in advance, $12 at the door; 806-342-9000)
Friday
Disco Bike Night: Hustle down to Tripp’s Harley-Davidson for a dance night featuring tunes from Bomb City Groove. (5 p.m. 6040 W. I-40; 806-352-2021)
Victor Gallegos: The Amarillo singer offers dinner music every Friday at Valore. (6 p.m. 900 S. Tyler St.; 806-545-7372)
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 Meltdown: The 10th annual concert puts the spotlight on Amarillo rap and hip-hop artists at Sunset Underground at Arts in the Sunset. (7:25 p.m.3701 Plains Blvd.; cover $7, $5 for BYOB; atomicyellowict@gmail.com)
Jackie Haney & The Geezers Gone Wild: The Amarillo classic rock band plays in the sand at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
“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 Sunday; sold out, but waiting list available; 806-355-9991)
Live music: An Amarillo band gets loud on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country band takes the stage at Blind Pig. (8:30 p.m. 609 S. Independence St.; 806-412-4251)
Pub Laughs: Yellow City Comedy takes over Hoots Pub for a chuckle-filled evening. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Gary Nix & West Texas: The traditional country band fiddles around at The Western Horseman. (10 p.m.; continues Saturday; 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; Fourth Avenue and 15th Street in Canyon; 806-567-0746)
The 806 18th Birthday Celebration: The coffee shop celebrates its age of majority with its annual fundraiser for school supplies for San Jacinto Elementary School and a 9 p.m. concert by Amarillo rock band Gardens Grove. (10 a.m. 2812 SW Sixth Ave.; cover $10; 806-322-1806)
Food Truck Wars: Some of Amarillo’s top trucks compete for the public’s love at this event at Tripp’s Harley-Davidson. (11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 6040 W. I-40; 806-352-2021)
Free Bleed Art Show: Idol Art Studio hosts a benefit art show for Free Bleed 806, which aims to provide free period products for local middle and high school students. (1 p.m. 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)
Broken Spoke 34th Anniversary: The Amarillo bar parties down with door prizes, food, drinks and music from The Ty Blackburn Band at 9 p.m. (2 p.m. 3101 SW Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
“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 and 7:30 p.m.; continues through Sunday; sold out, but waiting list available; 806-355-9991)
“Ponyo”: The Studio Ghibli Fest continues with this classic anime favorite. (4 p.m.; continues through Aug. 27; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
“I Knew You Once: Relics and Memories of an Unreliable Narrator”: Amarillo artist Jacob Breeden displays new paintings, drawings, sculptures and more in a show at Chalice Abbey. (6 p.m. 2717 Stanley St., Suite A; 806-576-2480)
Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer brings the party to Teddy Jack’s. (7 p.m. 5080 S. Coulter St.; 806-322-0113)
Mario Salazar: The comedian brings the laughs to Jorge’s Tacos Garcia. (7 p.m. 1100 Ross St.; 806-371-0411)
Warrant: The ’80s rock faves bring their “Let the Good Times Roll” tour to the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium with guests Lita Ford and Firehouse. (7 p.m. 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $49 to $104; 806-378-3096)
Boots vs. Badges: Amarillo law enforcement and firefighters will face off in their annual benefit game for Coffee Memorial Blood Center. (7:05 p.m. Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $10, available at Pak-a-Sak locations; 806-331-8833)
Touching Voodoo: The Amarillo blues-rock band brings the party to Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; no cover; 806-335-5644)
Goodbye Hollywood: The Amarillo band gets down on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
“Broken Bones”: Artist Carley Blankenship opens an exhibition at Nina Lune Gallery. (9 p.m. 601 S. Prospect St.; free; 806-341-1934)
Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: The Amarillo-based country band takes a shot at Bomb City Distillery. (9 p.m. 306 S. Cleveland St.; 806-220-2662)
The Deltaz: The touring band of singer-songwriter brothers returns to the stage at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Gary Nix & West Texas: The traditional country band fiddles around at The Western Horseman. (9 p.m. 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Sunday
“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.; 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)
“Ponyo”: The Studio Ghibli Fest continues with this classic anime favorite. (4 and 7 p.m.; continues through Aug. 27; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Kinsey Allyn: The Amarillo singer hits the sand at Shark Beach Burgers. (6 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; no cover; 806-335-5644)
Wrather McGinnis: The Amarillo singer performs for the Fire Songs series at Fire Slice Pizzeria. (6 p.m. 7306 SW 34th Ave.; 806-331-2232)
George Thorogood & The Destroyers and Loverboy: The classic rock bands team up for a big night at The Lumberyard. (7 p.m. 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; tickets $59 and above, plus fees; 806- 804-3000)
Monday
Pop-Up Party in the Park: Amarillo Parks and Recreation hosts a free pizza party with yard games at Paramount Park. (5:30 p.m. 3400 Fleetwood Drive; free; 806-378-3036)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Monday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
“Ponyo”: The Studio Ghibli Fest continues with this classic anime favorite. (7 p.m.; continues through Aug. 27; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Gabe Marinez: The Amarillo rocker fights the Monday blahs at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Aug. 26
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)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies kick off a homestand against the NW Arkansas Naturals. (6:35 p.m. Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Colton Amerson: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
“Ponyo”: The Studio Ghibli Fest continues with this classic anime favorite. (7 p.m.; continues through Aug. 27; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
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. (Friday 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.
