CAN’T MISS WITH CHIP CHANDLER AUG. 26

CAN’T MISS WITH CHIP CHANDLER AUG. 26

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)

Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. (6:35 p.m.; continues through Sunday; 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 Wednesday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

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: The Amarillo Jazz Society Big Band headlines the weekly patio show at Six Car Pub & Brewery. (6:30 p.m. no cover; 625 S. Polk St.; 806-576-3396)

Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. (6:35 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

“Ponyo”: The Studio Ghibli Fest continues with this classic anime favorite. (7 p.m. Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Piano Trio: West Texas A&M University’s Dr. Choong-ha Nam, piano, and Dr. Rossitza Goza, violin, are joined by guest cellist Christoph Wagner for works by Shostakovich and Schubert. (7:30 p.m. Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus; free; 806-651-2840)

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)

“Caught Stealing”: Director Darren Aronofsky helms this comedic thriller starring Austin Butler, Matt Smith and Zoë Kravitz. Also opening: 50th-anniversary screenings of “Jaws,” comedy remake “The Roses” and horror-comedy remake “The Toxic Avenger.” (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)

Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. (6:35 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer taps into Georgia Street Taphouse. (7 p.m. 2001 S. Georgia St.; 806-803-7000)

Music in the Gardens: Amarillo classic rock band Jackie Haney & The Geezers Gone Wild closes out the season for the Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual summer concert series, with food from Yolo’s. (7 p.m. 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5 for members, $10 nonmembers; 806-352-6513)

Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)

The Toadies: The beloved ’90s alt-rockers return to the area for a show with Vandoliers at The Lumberyard. (7 p.m. 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; tickets $25, plus fees; 806- 804-3000)

Touching Voodoo: The Amarillo blues-rock band 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)

The Regular: The Denver-based indie folk band swoops into Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Friday

Discover for a Dollar: Enjoy everything Don Harrington Discovery Center has to offer for just a buck. (5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 1200 Streit Drive; admission $1; 806-355-9547)

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) 

United States Air Force Band: The USAF’s Band of the West brings its regional tour to the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts. (7 p.m. 500 S. Buchanan St.; free, but tickets required; 806-378-3096)

Horror Art Film Society: Idol Art Studio hosts an art exhibition inspired by “The Toxic Avenger.” (7 p.m. 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)

That Mexican OT: The Texas rapper stirs it up with RNB.FOEMOB and DRODi at The Lumberyard. (7 p.m. 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; tickets $45.50; 806- 804-3000)

Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

Rak-45: The Amarillo rock band loads up for a show in the sand at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)

Dave Regal and Tyler Van Valkenburg: The Amarillo singers swap Americana tunes at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (8 p.m. 3100 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)

The Eli Young Band: The Texas-born Nashville stars return to Amarillo for a show at Azteca Music Hall with Stoney LaRue. (8 p.m. 500 N. FM 1912; tickets $55; 806-335-9990)

Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions: The Amarillo country-rock band gets loud on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Taylor Lowe: The Amarillo singer hits the roof at Crush. (8 p.m. 627 S. Polk St.; 806-418-2011)

American Aquarium: The sensational Americana band makes a long-awaited return to Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

Cody Jasper: The Amarillo-born rocker takes the stage at Blind Pig. (9 p.m. 609 S. Independence St.; 806-412-4251)

Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer saddles up for a show at The Western Horseman. (10 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Saturday

Discover for a Dollar: Take in the wonders at Wildcat Bluff Nature Center for a bargain price. (6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; 2301 N. Soncy Road; admission $1; 806-352-6007)

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)

Crimestoppers Car Show: Check out a full fleet of cars in this 17th-annual event. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St.; admission $5 adults; 806-378-6100)

Barefest 5: Amarillo metal bands Bare the Mark, Trenchrat, World <War, Bastion, Crungus, Odrot, Dyscarcia and Berzerk team up for this rock fest at Sunset Underground at Arts in the Sunset. (3 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; cover $10, $5 for BYOB, $20 for coolers; atomicyellowict@gmail.com)

From Dusk till Dread: Idol Art Studio hosts a SummerWeen goth market and drag show. (5 p.m. 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)

The Repeat Offenders: The Amarillo band kicks off its Classic Album Series by playing Jackson Browne’s 1974 hit “Late for the Sky” in its entirety at Chalice Abbey. (7 p.m. 2717 Stanley St., Suite A; $15 suggested donation; 806-576-2480) 

Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

Boss 420: The Amarillo rock band rolls up a good time at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; no cover; 806-335-5644)

Bomb City Groove: The Amarillo band gets down on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Deathbelles: The Amarillo band reunites for a special show with Ruby Ring at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

Karma: The Amarillo rock band parties down at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. 3101 SW Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)

Squeezebox Bandits: The Dallas-based honky-tonkers return to Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Tim Styles: The touring country artist brings the twang to Blind Pig with local openers The Bryans. (9 p.m. 609 S. Independence St.; 806-412-4251)

Casey Berry: The Amarillo country star brings his full band to the Western Horseman. (10 p.m. 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Souljacket: The Amarillo rock band takes the stage at Rounders Club. (10 p.m. 2801 S. Virginia St.; no cover; 806-352-3317)

Sunday

Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies wrap up a homestand against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. (1:05 p.m. Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo guitarist plays the Sunday blues at Smokey Joe’s. (3 p.m.; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Bert FM Labor Day Backyard Bash: Tejano acts Rey Reyna and Grupo Jukebox team up for a holiday party at David’s Events Night Club. (6 p.m. 714 N. Fillmore St.; cover $10 advance, $15 at the door; 806-418-6333)

The Boys of Summer: If you need a peaceful, easy feeling before the madness of fall, check out this Eagles tribute band with local opener A-Town Rockers at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; tickets $15 in advance, $20 day of show, plus fees; 806-335-5644)

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 fights the Monday blahs at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Sept. 2

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)

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 concludes at Amarillo’s amusement park. (Friday through Monday; times and ticket prices vary; 2601 Dumas Drive; 806-383-3344)

Author

  • Chip 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.

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