Holiday Events
Nightly
Bishop Hills Lights: The north Amarillo neighborhood is aglow again for nightly tours. (6 to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 6 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 26; 806-373-0648)
Candy Cane Lane: The west Amarillo neighborhood continues its holiday tradition. (Nightly, 7100 block of Gainsborough Street)
Wednesday
Festival of Lights: West Texas A&M University and the City of Canyon team for the official lighting of campus in this holiday party, preceded by a 4:30 p.m. reception in Legacy Hall in the Jack B. Kelley Student Center. (6 p.m. Wednesday; WT’s Charles K. and Barbara Kerr Vaughan Pedestrian Mall; 806-651-0000)
Thursday
Christmas in the Gardens: Amarillo Botanical Gardens is twinkling once more for its annual holiday tours. (6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday; continues nightly through Sunday, then Dec. 12 to 23 and 17; admission $10 ages 6 and older; 1400 Streit Drive; 806-352-6513)
“A Christmas Story: The Musical”: Amarillo Little Theatre revives the stage version of this holiday favorite. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; continues through Dec. 22; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Friday
Maxwell’s Magical Christmas: Celebrate the holidays with a tour of more than 1 million lights. Plus, enjoy several family activities, food and photos with Santa. (5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; continues select nights through Dec. 23; admission $15.95 online, $20.95 at the gate; 12908 S. Bell St.; 806-373-9600)
Electric Light Parade: Center City of Amarillo’s holiday tradition returns to downtown with a “Parade of Trees” theme. (6 p.m. Friday; 11th Avenue and Polk Street to Fourth Avenue; 806-372-6744)
Zoo Lights: Get into the holiday spirit with this tour through Amarillo Zoo. (6 to 8 p.m. Friday; continues through Dec. 14; 700 Comanchero Trail; admission $8; 806-381-7911)
The Collingsworth Family: The Christian band brings its “A True Family Christmas Tour 2024” to The Church at Quail Creek. (7 p.m. Friday; 801 Tascosa Road; tickets $25 to $55; 806-358-7681)
The Three Redneck Tenors: The proudly hick opera stars return for a holiday concert for Amarillo Opera in the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts. (7 p.m. Friday; 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $35 to $100; 806-376-8782)
“A Christmas Story: The Musical”: Amarillo Little Theatre revives the stage version of this holiday favorite. (8 p.m. Friday; continues through Dec. 22; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Saturday
Christmas Open House: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum brings back its holiday tradition, complete with holiday music, cookie decorating and photos with Santa. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; admission $1 or can of food; 806-651-2244)
Drag Brunch: The Haus of Mysfits offer up a Christmas brunch show at Drunken Oyster. (11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday; 7606 S.W. 45th Ave.; tickets $10, reservations suggested; 806-418-6668)
Christmas in Canyon: The holiday party includes vendors, open houses and a parade of lights around the square. (4 p.m. Saturday; downtown Canyon; 806-655-7815)
Maxwell’s Magical Christmas: Celebrate the holidays with a tour of more than 1 million lights. Plus, enjoy several family activities, food and photos with Santa. (5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; continues select nights through Dec. 23; admission $15.95 online, $20.95 at the gate; 12908 S. Bell St.; 806-373-9600)
Zoo Lights: Get into the holiday spirit with this tour through Amarillo Zoo. (6 to 8 p.m. Saturday; continues through Dec. 14; 700 Comanchero Trail; admission $8; 806-381-7911)
’Tis the Season Social Dance: Footloose Amarillo hosts a holiday dance party featuring Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions. (7 p.m. Saturday; Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.; admission $20; 806-282-6573)
WT Chamber Singers: The collegiate ensemble offers a special Christmas concert. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex Recital Hall; free; 806-651-2840)
“A Christmas Story: The Musical”: Amarillo Little Theatre revives the stage version of this holiday favorite. (8 p.m. Saturday; continues through Dec. 22; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Sunday
“Nutcracker: Amarillo Dreamin’”: The Amarillo Performing Arts Center puts its own spin on the holiday dance classic. (2 and 6 p.m. Sunday; Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $8 to $20; 806-376-8782)
“Music of the Christmas Season”: The WT School of Music’s annual concert is sold out (though check for a waitlist), but mark your calendars for Dec. 24 and 25 showings on Panhandle PBS. (4 and 7 p.m. Sunday; Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall; 806-651-2840)
Leonard Farms’ Country Lights: (5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday; continues select nights through Dec. 23; 17670 Farm-to-Market Road 1062 in Canyon; admission $9 each; 806-452-9870)
Maxwell’s Magical Christmas: Celebrate the holidays with a tour of more than 1 million lights. Plus, enjoy several family activities, food and photos with Santa. (5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; continues select nights through Dec. 23; admission $15.95 online, $20.95 at the gate; 12908 S. Bell St.; 806-373-9600)
Monday
Amarillo College Band: Enjoy holiday favorites at this Christmas concert. (7:30 p.m. Monday; AC Concert Hall Theatre; free; 806-371-5340)
Nonholiday Events
Tuesday
Cory Mangum: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Wednesday
The Solano Project: The Amarillo band rocks away the midweek blues on Smokey Joe’s patio. (6 p.m. Wednesday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Christopher Erin: The Amarillo singer heads underground at the Barfield’s Paramount Recreation Club speakeasy. (7 p.m. Wednesday; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
Thursday
“Y2K”: Kyle Mooney brings his oddball energy as the director of this millennial sci-fi comedy. Also in theaters: For King & Country’s “A Drummer Boy Christmas Live” and a week of Studio Ghibli Fest screenings of “My Neighbor Totoro.” (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square; and Scene One Westgate Mall Cinemas, 7701 W. Interstate 40)
First Thursday Art + Music: Take in a new art exhibition and music from indie touring acts Lovecolor and Holdfast at this monthly event at The 806 Coffee + Lounge. (7 p.m. Thursday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
Jason Hodges: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Thursday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Amarillo College Brass Ensemble: Enjoy classics and other favorites at this fall concert. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; AC Concert Hall Theatre; free; 806-371-5340)
“Proof”: TheatreAC tackles David Auburn’s brilliant family drama about a father and his daughter and how their attempt to find a mathematical proof helps their relationship add up once more. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; continues through Sunday; Amarillo College Experimental Theatre on the Washington Street campus; tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors, students and AC faculty and staff; 806-371-5358)
Christopher Erin: Kick off the weekend with the Amarillo country singer at Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Thursday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Friday
First Friday Art Walk: The favorite tradition continues at Arts in the Sunset. (5 to 9 p.m. Friday; 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; 806-354-8802)
“Proof”: TheatreAC tackles David Auburn’s brilliant family drama about a father and his daughter and how their attempt to find a mathematical proof helps their relationship add up once more. (7:30 p.m. Friday; continues through Sunday; Amarillo College Experimental Theatre on the Washington Street campus; tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors, students and AC faculty and staff; 806-371-5358)
Jackie Haney & Geezers Gone Wild: The Amarillo classic rock band gets down on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions: The Amarillo rock band encourages poor decision making during a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Authority Zero: The touring punk stars get loud with local opener Native Crowds at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Friday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Matt Moran & The Palominos: The Texas country band rides back into town for a show at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Saturday
“Don’t Shoot Yer Eye Out” Sporting Clays Shoot: Take aim at this Amarillo Little Theatre fundraiser at Amarillo Gun Club. (8:30 a.m. Saturday; 4521 S. Osage St.; tickets $200, mulligans $25; 806-355-9991)
Tom Buechi: The Amarillo one-man band offers an acoustic night at Mickey’s Place. (7 p.m. Saturday; 1512 Fifth Ave. in Canyon; 806-452-7320)
Guidi & Friends: Touching Voodoo frontman Jonathan Guidi and pals offer an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Saturday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
“Proof”: TheatreAC tackles David Auburn’s brilliant family drama about a father and his daughter and how their attempt to find a mathematical proof helps their relationship add up once more. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; continues through Sunday; Amarillo College Experimental Theatre on the Washington Street campus; tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors, students and AC faculty and staff; 806-371-5358)
Moon Dog: The Amarillo rock band howls on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Katy Guillen & The Drive: The Kansas City-based indie rock band zooms into town for a show with Texas artist Hank Weaver at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
New Generation Band: The young Amarillo rock band makes some noise at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
Clay Gibson: The Lubbock country singer brings the twang to Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Kerry Freeman: The touring Americana singer saddles up for a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Lee Scheetz & Borderline: The Amarillo country band takes a shot at Whiskey River. (9 p.m. Saturday; 4001 S.W. 51st Ave.; 806-367-6163)
Texas Transplants: The Amarillo band brings the party to Skooterz. (9 p.m. Saturday; 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover; 806-679-0122)
Lymitra Fabulous Follies: The local drag star produces a show full of “jokes and jigglebits” at RR Bar. (10 p.m.; 701 S. Georgia St.; tickets $10; 806-342-9000)
Sunday
“Proof”: TheatreAC tackles David Auburn’s brilliant family drama about a father and his daughter and how their attempt to find a mathematical proof helps their relationship add up once more. (3 p.m. Sunday; Amarillo College Experimental Theatre on the Washington Street campus; tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors, students and AC faculty and staff; 806-371-5358)
Dec. 10
Brad Sanders: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Dec. 10; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Ongoing
Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out “Shades of Compassion” through Dec. 29 and “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: The community gallery hosts National Geographic’s exhibition of “The Greatest Wildlife Photographs” through Dec. 22. Plus, check out Window on a Wider World’s 11th annual Youth Art Show through Saturday. (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
