Tuesday

Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour brings tunes every Tuesday to 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. Tuesday; 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)

Cory Mangum: The Amarillo country singer gets down at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)

Keep Us Live Piano Series: Amarillo College’s Department of Music hosts this concert series, this week featuring the AC music faculty. (7:30 p.m. Tuesday; AC Concert Hall Theatre; free; 806-371-5340)

Wednesday

The Solano Project: The Amarillo rock band offers midweek fun every Wednesday at Smokey Joe’s. (6 p.m. Wednesday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Wednesday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. Wednesday; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)

Thursday

“Captain America: Brave New World”: Sam Wilson officially takes custody of the shield in his first solo movie, featuring Harrison Ford as the Red Hulk. Also opening: sweet sequel “Paddington in Peru.” (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)

“Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone”: Fathom Fan Favorites kicks off a series of revival screenings of the boy wizard’s adventures. (3 p.m. Thursday; series continues through March 2; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Dan “The Piano Man” Hanson: The Amarillo musician tickles the ivories every Thursday at Public House. (5:30 p.m. Thursday; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)

Miranda Pjesky: The young Amarillo singer offers an evening show at Panhandle Greenhouses. (5:30 p.m. Thursday; 11900 S. Washington St.; 806-622-2683)

Luis Torres: The Amarillo singer serves up tunes at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Thursday; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)

Newlywed Game and Gala: Enjoy dinner and a recreation of the classic game show featuring three Amarillo couples in this fundraiser for AmTech Career Academy and Amarillo West Rotary. (6:30 p.m. Thursday; Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.; tickets $60; 806-681-8553)

“Artemisia”: West Texas A&M University Theatre is only the fourth company in the world to stage this comedy-drama about the eponymous painter, a star of the Italian baroque era who’s been lost to history. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; continues through Sunday; Happy State Bank Studio Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff; 806-651-2810)

“First Date”: Amarillo Little Theatre gets into the Valentine’s Day mood with this musical rom-com. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; continues through Sunday; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)

Bryan Robertson: The country singer brings the twang to Canyon’s West Texas Sports Grill. (8 p.m. Thursday; 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 204, in Canyon; 806-452-7135)

Nelson McKinney: Catch the Canyon country singer kicking off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Thursday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Friday

Dean Yates: The Amarillo singer offers tunes at Bar Z Winery. (6 p.m. Friday; 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541; cover $5; 806-488-2214)

Pal-entine’s Speed Gaming: The new Tabletop Tavern Game Café offers a speed-dating-like night, letting participants race through nine or more games. (6 p.m. Friday; tickets $50tabletoptavern24@gmail.com

Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo favorite returns to Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Friday; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)

Amarillo Wranglers: The hometown hockey team goes fishing for a victory over the Corpus Christi IceRays. (7 p.m. Friday; continues Saturday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $26; 806-242-4233)

Andy Chase: The Amarillo favorite slings songs every Friday at Napoli’s Italian Restaurant. (7 p.m. Friday; 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)

“Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets”: Fathom Fan Favorites continues a series of revival screenings of the boy wizard’s adventures. (7 p.m. Friday; series continues through March 2; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

“Artemisia”: West Texas A&M University Theatre is only the fourth company in the world to stage this comedy-drama about the eponymous painter, a star of the Italian baroque era who’s been lost to history. (7:30 p.m. Friday; continues through Sunday; Happy State Bank Studio Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff; 806-651-2810)

“First Date”: Amarillo Little Theatre gets into the Valentine’s Day mood with this musical rom-com. (8 p.m. Friday; continues through Sunday; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)

Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: The Amarillo country band serves up a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

All-Black Masquerade Valentine’s Day Party: T’s Bar gets fancy for this holiday event, featuring drink specials, DJs and a poetry contest. (9 p.m. Friday; 700 S.W. 10th Ave.; 806-418-6649)

Caroline Grace & The Wild Horses: The Oklahoma country band rides into the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

The Hunter Hughes Band: The Red Dirt band rides into Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Frail Talk: The touring indie band plays The 806 Coffee + Lounge. (9 p.m. Friday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)

Hangman: The Amarillo rock band headlines a Valentine’s Day party at Skooterz. (9 p.m. Friday; 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover; 806-679-0122)

Lost Mind Lumber Co.: The Lubbock band (formerly The Trey Clarkson Band) returns to the Golden Light Cantina with openers Bardown. (9 p.m. Friday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

Saturday

“Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban”: Fathom Fan Favorites continues a series of revival screenings of the boy wizard’s adventures. (3 and 7 p.m. Saturday; series continues through March 2; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo singer offers a treat at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Saturday; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)

Amarillo Wranglers: The hometown hockey team goes fishing for a victory over the Corpus Christi IceRays. (7 p.m. Saturday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $26; 806-242-4233)

Brass Wire Trio: The jazz combo offers dinner music at Drunken Oyster. (7 p.m. Saturday; 7606 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6668)

Katie Beth Mihme & The Coyote Rose Band: The Amarillo country band offers up dance music at Western Cowpunchers Hall along with a potluck dinner. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; 10401 N. U.S. Highway 287; tickets $15; 806-341-6462)

Ladies & The Tramp: A trio of Amarillo musicians offer an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Saturday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)

Elicio Winds: Chamber Music Amarillo hosts the woodwind trio in a concert celebrating works inspired by visual art in the heart of Amarillo Museum of Art. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2200 S. Van Buren St.; tickets $40; 806-376-8782)

“Artemisia”: West Texas A&M University Theatre is only the fourth company in the world to stage this comedy-drama about the eponymous painter, a star of the Italian baroque era who’s been lost to history. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; continues through Sunday; Happy State Bank Studio Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff; 806-651-2810)

“First Date”: Amarillo Little Theatre gets into the Valentine’s Day mood with this musical rom-com. Arrive early for the “First Date Speed Dating” event. (8 p.m. Saturday; continues through Sunday; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)

Gary Thomason and Nelson McKinney: Catch some tunes from the cross-generational Amarillo duo on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

The Bryans: The Amarillo country band returns to the stage at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Galentine’s Night: DJ Juicy spins female-empowerment faves at Butler’s. (9 p.m. Saturday; 703 S. Polk St.; 806-359-8003)

Katie & Jed: The singer-songwriter duo from Kansas makes its debut at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)

Matt Martindale and Charlie Shafter: The brothers-in-law return to the stage at the Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

The Shane Rogers Band: The Lubbock country band returns for a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

SLWMO: The underground Denver band joins 806 Bass and others at Bomb City Distillery. (9 p.m. Saturday; 306 S. Cleveland St.; tickets $10 to $20; 806-220-2662)

Valentine’s Day Hangover: Yellow City Comedy hosts this post-holiday night of laughs at Cactus Bar. (9 p.m. Saturday; 4831 S. Western St.; cover $5; 806-356-6369)

Sunday

“Artemisia”: West Texas A&M University Theatre is only the fourth company in the world to stage this comedy-drama about the eponymous painter, a star of the Italian baroque era who’s been lost to history. (2:30 p.m. Sunday; Happy State Bank Studio Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff; 806-651-2810)

“First Date”: Amarillo Little Theatre gets into the Valentine’s Day mood with this musical rom-com. (2:30 p.m. Sunday; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)

“Free for All: The Public Library”: Panhandle PBS and the Amarillo Public Library cohost this screening celebrating one of the finest advances in any civilization, part of the station’s Indie Lens Pop Up series. (2:30 p.m. Sunday; downtown branch, 413 S.E. Fourth Ave.; free; 806-378-3054)

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

“Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire”: Fathom Fan Favorites continues a series of revival screenings of the boy wizard’s adventures. (3 and 7 p.m. Sunday; series continues through March 2; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Monday

Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Monday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. Monday; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)

Presidential Trivia Contest: Test your knowledge of the West Wing in this President’s Day celebration at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. Monday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)

Gabe Marinez: The Amarillo rocker battles the Monday blues every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. Monday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Feb. 18

Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour slings tunes weekly at 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. Feb. 18; 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)

Jordan World Circus: The internationally traveling troupe rolls back into town for a family-friendly show. (6:30 p.m. Feb. 18; Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; tickets $10 to $20; 806-376-7767)

Ongoing

Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out “Layered Lives: The Art of Nine Contemporary Cuban Women” through March 23 plus 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. 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” and “High Fashion to the High Plains” through March, plus “Remembering Adobe Walls” through May. (2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; 806-651-2244)

 

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  • 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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