New Year’s Eve Events
Amarillo Little Theatre: ALT’s first New Year’s Eve gala, A Fire & Ice Experience, offers heavy hors d’oeuvres, music from Atlanta band BMusik and more. (8 p.m. Tuesday; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; tickets $100 and up; 806-355-9991)
Amarillo Tavern: Lo Sabes Norteño brings some heat to the Amarillo Tavern. (9 p.m. Tuesday; 2624 E. Amarillo Blvd.; 806-383-0512)
Amarillo Wranglers: The hometown hockey team chases after a victory over the Odessa Jackalopes. (7 p.m. Tuesday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $26; 806-242-4233)
Bar Z Winery: Jackie Haney & The Geezers Gone Wild headline the winery’s holiday fest, featuring costume contests and Willy’s BBQ Stop food truck. (5 p.m. Tuesday; 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541; cover $5; 806-488-2214)
Big Jim’s Pizza Co.: Amarillo singer Josh Roberts offers New Year’s Eve tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Bliss SixtySix: Get down with Chocolate City Reunion for a grown and sexy New Year’s Eve. (8 p.m. Tuesday; 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover $20; 806-910-6999)
Butler’s: Amarillo band Groove Anthem rocks out at a New Year’s Eve party at Butler’s. (9 p.m. Tuesday; 703 S. Polk St.; tickets $25, VIP available; 806-359-8003)
Cactus Bar: Amarillo country act Katie Beth Trio plays for acquaintances old and new. (9:30 p.m. Tuesday; 4831 S. Western St.; no cover; 806-356-6369)
Cactus Cove Inn & Suites: Amarillo Escape and Mystery brings a Roaring ’20s-themed dinner party to the inn. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; tickets $65; 806-414-2382)
Drunken Oyster: Enjoy a special menu and music from blues-rockers Touching Voodoo. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 7606 S.W. 45th Ave.; reservations suggested; 806-418-6668)
The 806 Coffee + Lounge: Amarillo indie band Native Crowds lights it up. (10 p.m. Tuesday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover $10; 806-322-1806)
575 Pizzeria: Beloved Amarillo troubadour Andy Chase brings his full band for a New Year’s Eve party at 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. Tuesday; 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
Hoot’s Pub: Amarillo country band Next to Kin returns for its third holiday celebration. (9 p.m. Tuesday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Khiva Shrine: The Buster Bledsoe Band will headline the party at the Khiva Shrine. (8 p.m. Tuesday; tickets $45 in advance, $50 at the door; 305 S.E. Fifth Ave.; 806-373-2845)
Metropolitan Steak & Seafood: The restaurant offers a full menu and music from Big G & The Tradewinds. (8 p.m. Tuesday; 9181 Town Square Blvd., Suite 1201; reservations suggested; 806-242-0117)
MJ’s Saloon & Grill: DJs Mikey Mike and Gilby Cent spin tunes at this holiday party. (9 p.m. Tuesday; 3705 Olsen Blvd., Suite A; no cover; 806-398-0634)
Ocho Segundos: Los Jaguares de California and Los Cuates Vega headline the party. (8 p.m. Tuesday; cover; 5331 E. Amarillo Blvd.; 806-335-9990)
Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery: DJ Andy will lead karaoke and the taps will be flowing. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 3100 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)
Public House: Busy Amarillo singer Andy Chase brings his full band to play a New Year’s Eve party. (9:30 p.m. Tuesday; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Savór Dinner in the Dark: Enjoy a meal with senses beyond sight at this special holiday dinner. (10 p.m. Tuesday; 7669 Hillside Road, Suite 600; reservations $125; 806-310-2600)
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. Tuesday; tickets free to $20; social media @LiveCapitalTX and @SecretSocietyTX or livecapitalshows@gmail.com)
Skooterz: Amarillo rock band Mr. Scary offers a frighteningly fun New Year’s Eve party. (9 p.m. Tuesday; 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover $10, tables available; 806-679-0122)
Smokey Joe’s: Amarillo country band Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few rings in the New Year on the patio. (8 p.m. Tuesday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Toscana: The Italian steakhouse offers two seatings of a four-course chef’s table menu. (6 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday; 600 S. Polk St.; reservations $99; 806-414-2200)
Western Horseman: The country club and restaurant will feature Caroline Grace & The Wild Horse with Willie Chuck, along with a three-course meal. (8 p.m. Tuesday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; dinner for $100, music alone $20 in advance, $25 at the door; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Nonholiday Events
Thursday
Jonathan Guidi: 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)
John Cooper: The singer kicks off the weekend on 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 Arts in the Sunset. (5 to 9 p.m. Friday; 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; 806-354-8802)
Jackie Haney & Geezers Gone Wild: Get down with the Amarillo classic rock band on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Dani & The Rejects: The touring rock act takes the stage at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Sour Bridges: The touring country act returns to the stage at Golden Light Cantina with Jordan Nix and Parker Ryan. (9 p.m. Friday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Wynn Williams: The country singer teams up with Jade and Juju at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Saturday
Amarillo Brick Convention: LEGO lovers will click into place for this fan event, offering two building sessions daily. (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday; continues Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex North Exhibit Hall; tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door; 806-378-3096)
Alt-Rock of Texas Mini Fest: Sunset Underground hosts Ew Bear, Blanket of M, Bardown and Gardens Grove. (7 p.m. Saturday; 3701 Plains Blvd.; cover $10; 806-354-8802)
Luke Bulla: The touring country singer offers up dance music at Western Cowpunchers Hall. (7 p.m. Saturday; 10401 N. U.S. Highway 287; tickets $10 to $20; 806-341-6462)
Jade & Juju: 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)
Aug Harvey: The Amarillo singer plays tunes from new album “Plains” at High Fidelity Records. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2818 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 252-220-4729)
Bring Me the Gypsee: The eclectic Amarillo rock band gets funky on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Rodney Branigan: The Amarillo native and globetrotting guitarist sits in for a set at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (8:30 p.m. Saturday; 3100 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)
Dani & The Rejects: The touring rock band takes a shot at Whiskey River. (9 p.m. Saturday; 4001 S.W. 51st Ave.; cover $7; 806-367-6163)
Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions: The Amarillo country-rock band encourages poor choices at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
JT & The Blacktops: The Red Dirt band rides back into town for a show at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Post-Holiday Recovery Show: DJs Rupert the Duke, Jo Kamel and minifalda team to spin tunes at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Sunday
Amarillo Brick Convention: LEGO lovers will click into place for this fan event, offering two building sessions daily. (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex North Exhibit Hall; tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door; 806-378-3096)
Jan. 7
Bomb City Bluegrass: Catch the young Amarillo band offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Jan. 7; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Shen Yun: The controversial Chinese dance troupe returns to the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium. (7:30 p.m. Jan. 7; 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $80 to $150; 806-378-3096)
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.comAuthor
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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.
