Holiday Events

Nightly

Bishop Hills Lights: The north Amarillo neighborhood is aglow again for nightly tours. (6 to 10 p.m. through Thursday; 806-373-0648)

Candy Cane Lane: The west Amarillo neighborhood continues its holiday tradition. (Nightly, 7100 block of Gainsborough Street)

Friday

Christmas in the Gardens: Amarillo Botanical Gardens is twinkling once more for its annual holiday tours. (6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday; admission $10 ages 6 and older; 1400 Streit Drive; 806-352-6513) 

Saturday

Masquerade Ball: Get glitzed up for this pre-New Year’s Eve party with DJ Juicy at Butler’s. (9 p.m. Saturday; 703 S. Polk St.; tickets $25, VIP available; 806-359-8003)

Dec. 31

Bar Z New Year’s Eve: Jackie Haney & The Geezers Gone Wild headline Bar Z Winery’s holiday fest, featuring costume contests and Willy’s BBQ Stop food truck. (5 p.m. Dec. 31; 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541; cover $5; 806-488-2214)

Toscana New Year’s Eve: The Italian steakhouse offers two seatings of a four-course chef’s table menu. (6 and 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31; 600 S. Polk St.; reservations $99; 806-414-2200)

Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour brings his full band for a New Year’s Eve party at 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. Dec. 31; 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)

Drunken Oyster New Year’s Eve: Enjoy a special menu and music from blues-rockers Touching Voodoo. (7 p.m. Dec. 31; 7606 S.W. 45th Ave.; reservations suggested; 806-418-6668)

Josh Roberts: The Amarillo singer offers New Year’s Eve tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Dec. 31; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)

Speakeasy Murder Mystery: Amarillo Escape and Mystery brings a Roaring ’20s-themed dinner party to Cactus Cove Inn & Suites. (7 p.m. Dec. 31; 2501 E. Interstate 40; tickets $65; 806-414-2382)

Boot Scootin’ New Year’s Bash: The Buster Bledsoe Band will headline the party at the Khiva Shrine. (8 p.m. Dec. 31; tickets $45 in advance, $50 at the door; 305 S.E. Fifth Ave.; 806-373-2845)

Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: The Amarillo country band rings in the New Year on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Dec. 31; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Chocolate City Reunion: Get down at Bliss SixtySix for a grown and sexy New Year’s Eve. (8 p.m. Dec. 31; 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover $20; 806-910-6999)

Metropolitan New Year’s Eve: Metropolitan Steak & Seafood offers a full menu and music from Big G & The Tradewinds. (8 p.m. Dec. 31; 9181 Town Square Blvd., Suite 1201; reservations suggested; 806-242-0117)

NYE: The Fire & Ice Experience: Amarillo Little Theatre offers its first New Year’s Eve gala, with heavy hors d’oeuvres, music from Atlanta band BMusik and more. (8 p.m. Dec. 31; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; tickets $100 and up; 806-355-9991)

Western Horseman New Year’s Eve: The country club and restaurant will feature Caroline Grace & The Wild Horse with Willie Chuck, along with a three-course meal. (8 p.m. Dec. 31; 2501 E. Interstate 40; dinner for $100, music alone $20 in advance, $25 at the door; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Groove Anthem: The Amarillo band grooves out at a New Year’s Eve party at Butler’s. (9 p.m. Dec. 31; 703 S. Polk St.; tickets $25, VIP available; 806-359-8003)

MJ’s Saloon & Grill New Year’s Party: DJs Mikey Mike and Gilby Cent spin tunes at this holiday party. (9 p.m. Dec. 31; 3705 Olsen Blvd., Suite A; no cover; 806-398-0634)

Mr. Scary: The Amarillo rock band offers a frighteningly fun New Year’s Eve party at Skooterz. (9 p.m. Dec. 31; 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover $10, tables available; 806-679-0122)

Next to Kin: The Amarillo country band returns to Hoots Pub for its third holiday celebration. (9 p.m. Dec. 31; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Katie Beth Trio: The Amarillo country band plays for acquaintances old and new at Cactus Bar. (9:30 p.m. Dec. 31; 4831 S. Western St.; no cover; 806-356-6369)

Secret Society New Year’s Eve Ball: Ring in the new year in a top-secret location, featuring numerous DJs, light show and bar. (10 p.m. Dec. 31; tickets free to $20; social media @LiveCapitalTX and @SecretSocietyTX or livecapitalshows@gmail.com)

Andy Chase: The busy Amarillo singer brings his full band to play a New Year’s Eve party at Public House. (9:30 p.m. Dec. 31; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)

Native Crowds: The Amarillo indie band lights it up at The 806 Coffee + Lounge. (10 p.m. Dec. 31; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover $10; 806-322-1806)

New Year’s Eve Dinner in the Dark: Enjoy a meal with senses beyond sight at this special holiday dinner at Savór. (10 p.m. Dec. 31; 7669 Hillside Road, Suite 600; reservations $125; 806-310-2600)

Nonholiday Events

Tuesday

“Nosferatu”: Spend your Christmas getting scared spitless in this vampiric remake from director Robert Eggers. Also opening: sexy drama “Babygirl,” Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” and sports drama “The Fire Inside.” (Opens Dec. 24; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square; and Scene One Westgate Mall Cinemas, 7701 W. Interstate 40)

Thursday

Bennie Miller: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Dec. 26; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)

Ty Van Valkenburg: The Amarillo country singer kicks off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Thursday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Friday

Amarillo Wranglers: The hometown hockey team tries to rope a victory over the Lone Star Brahams. (7 p.m. Friday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $26; 806-242-4233)

Logan Ellis: The Amarillo singer offers an acoustic show at the Golden Light Beer & Wine Garden. (7 p.m. Friday; 6014 S. Western St.; 806-221-2337)

Plemons Bridge: The Americana band offers tunes at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (7 p.m. Friday; 3100 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)

SirKiss: Get down with the Amarillo rock band on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

The Chancey Bernson Band: The Amarillo country act returns to the stage at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Friday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

Fabian Romero: Enjoy classic country from this cowboy crooner at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Karma: The Amarillo rock band gets down at Skooterz. (9 p.m. Friday; 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover; 806-679-0122)

Saturday

Amarillo Wranglers: The hometown hockey team chases after a victory over the Odessa Jackalopes. (7 p.m. Saturday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $26; 806-242-4233)

Big G & The Tradewinds: The Amarillo jazz combo makes some beautiful noise at the Drunken Oyster. (7 p.m. Saturday; 7606 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6668)

Jack Cryver and Dustin Young: The Amarillo singers offer an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Saturday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)

New Generation Band: The young Amarillo rock band gets funky on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Carrey Thompson and Logan Ellis: The Amarillo country singers swap songs at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

Rock Out the Year: Amarillo bands AXYS, The Bastard Sons of David Hasslehoff and Bardown make some noise at Skooterz. (9 p.m. Saturday; 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover; 806-679-0122)

Fabian Romero: The traditional country singer saddles up for a second show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Mike Chism & Hollow Point: The Amarillo band loads up for a show at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)

Ross Bullock: The Texas country singer takes the stage at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Touching Voodoo: The Amarillo blues-rock band takes a shot at Whiskey River. (9 p.m. Saturday; 4001 S.W. 51st Ave.; cover $7; 806-367-6163)

Sunday

Amarillo Black Man and Woman of the Year Reception: Congratulate winners Adrian Meander and Judge Titiana Frausto at In This Moment. (5 p.m. Sunday; 707 S. Polk St.; free; 806-672-1547)

Dec. 31

Amarillo Wranglers: The hometown hockey team chases after a victory over the Odessa Jackalopes. (7 p.m. Dec. 31; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $26; 806-242-4233)

Ongoing

Note: Call ahead for holiday hours.

Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out “Unpacked: Refugee Baggage” through Jan. 5 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. Interstate 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)

Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum: Enjoy “Dali’s Wonderland” through March plus the 2024 Regional Art Faculty Show through Jan. 5 and “Remembering Adobe Walls” through May. (2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; 806-651-2244)

The Simulated Universe: Amarillo’s newest attraction is this immersive art experience a la Meow Wolf. (noon to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays; 1215 S.W. 10th Ave.; reservations required; 832-690-7731 or thesimulateduniverse@gmail.com)