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)
Arieon Keller: The Amarillo country singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
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)
Rien Nash: The Amarillo country singer heads underground at the Barfield’s Paramount Recreation Club speakeasy. (7 p.m. Friday; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
Thursday
“Last Breath”: Beneath the ocean, no one can hear you breathe in this new sci-fi thriller. Also opening, animated flick “A Sloth Story.” (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)
“Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone”: Fathom Fan Favorites continues a series of revival screenings of the boy wizard’s adventures. (3 p.m. Thursday; 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)
Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo folk singer serves up tunes at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Thursday; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
“In Open Air: An Exploration of Public Art in Amarillo”: Panhandle PBS offers a preview screening of its new documentary about Amarillo’s arts scene. (6:30 p.m. Thursday; 2408 S. Jackson St.; (806-371-5222)
Justin Roberts: The Amarillo country singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Thursday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
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)
John Cooper: Catch the country singer kicking off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Thursday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Mama Said String Band: The Louisville, Kentucky-based act stirs it up at The 806 Coffee + Lounge(9 p.m. Thursday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
Friday
Luis Torres: The Amarillo singer returns to Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Friday; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Beerology: Explore the science of beer at this ever-hopping, adults-only event at Don Harrington Discovery Center. (7 p.m. Friday; 1200 Streit Drive; admission $45 members, $50 nonmembers; 806-355-9547)
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)
Comedy Night: Nationally touring comics Linda Stogner and Reggie French bring the laughs to an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Friday 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
“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 Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer cooks up some tunes for a two-night stand at Tokyo Steakhouse. (7:20 p.m. Friday; 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-358-8888)
Amarillo Symphony: The orchestra premieres “Mountains and Oceans,” a new work written for harp and percussion, in its latest concert of the season. (7:30 p.m. Friday; continues Saturday; Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $21 to $71; 806-376-8782)
Scrambled Eggs: The Amarillo party band mixes up a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Aiden Logsdon: The country singer returns to the stage at the Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Friday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
The Landon Fisher Band: The Lubbock country band brings the twang to Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
State Line: The Oklahoma country band rides into the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Saturday
Bomb City Con: An array of actors, voice-over actors and UFC fighters gather for Amarillo’s newest pop-culture convention. (10 a.m. to midnight Saturday; continues Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Ballroom, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 daily, $30 weekend, $65 VIP; 806–414-6562)
“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; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Mom Prom: Amarillo Angels’ annual celebration of women returns. (6 p.m. Saturday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex North Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $50, tables available; 806-221-2821)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo singer offers a treat at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Saturday; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Colton Amerson: The Amarillo country band brings the twang to Rounders Club. (7 p.m. Saturday; 2801 S. Virginia St.; no cover; 806-352-3317)
Harlem Globetrotters: The kooky ballers return to town on their 2025 World Tour. (7 p.m. Saturday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St; tickets $25 to $330, add-ons available; 806-376-8782)
Steven Birkenfield: The regional country singer offers an acoustic show at the Golden Light Beer & Wine Garden. (7 p.m. Saturday; 6014 S. Western St.; 806-221-2337)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer cooks up some tunes for a two-night stand at Tokyo Steakhouse. (7:20 p.m. Saturday; 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-358-8888)
Amarillo Symphony: The orchestra premieres “Mountains and Oceans,” a new work written for harp and percussion, in its latest concert of the season. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $21 to $71; 806-376-8782)
Moon Dog: The Amarillo rock band howls on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Comedy Night: Yellow City Comedy slings some laughs at at Bomb City Distillery. (9 p.m. Saturday; 306 S. Cleveland St.; cover $10; 806-220-2662)
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)
Karma: The Amarillo rock trio hits the roof at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
Chad Feemster: The Amarillo country singer takes a shot at Whiskey River. (9 p.m. Saturday; 4001 S.W. 51st Ave.; cover; 806-367-6163)
Nelson McKinney: The young Canyon country singer returns to the stage at the Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Piles of Potential: The Amarillo rockers bring the noise to RR Bar. (10 p.m. Saturday; 701 S. Georgia St.; 806-342-9000)
Texas Transplants: The Amarillo country band headlines the party at Skooterz. (9 p.m. Saturday; 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover; 806-679-0122)
Sunday
Bomb City Con: An array of actors, voice-over actors and UFC fighters gather for Amarillo’s newest pop-culture convention. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. SundayAmarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Ballroom, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 daily, $30 weekend, $65 VIP; 806–414-6562)
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; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Monday
Willie Chuck: The Amarillo country singer slings tunes for the Fire Songs series at Fire Slice Pizzeria. (5:30 p.m. Monday; S.W. 34th Ave.; 806-331-2232)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Monday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. Monday; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
March 4
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour slings tunes weekly at 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. March 4; 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
Colton Amerson: The Amarillo country singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. March 4; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
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)
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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.
