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)
Brad Sanders: 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 rock band offers midweek fun every Wednesday at Smokey Joe’s. (6 p.m. Wednesday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Thursday
“Wolf Man”: Director Leigh Whannell follows up on his creepy “Invisible Man” reboot with this feral horror flick starring Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner. Also opening: comedy “One of Them Days.” (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)
Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo songstress serves up tunes at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Thursday; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Justin Roberts: 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)
“Dial M for Murder”: The classic noir gets new life in this Amarillo Little Theatre production. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; continues through Jan. 26; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 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)
Jo Koy: The touring comedian brings his “Just Being Koy” tour to town, and hopefully it goes over better than last year’s Golden Globes gig. (8 p.m. Thursday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $39 to $70; 806-378-3096)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo favorite kicks off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Thursday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Friday
Makenzie Patton: The Amarillo singer serves up tunes at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Friday; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Amarillo Wranglers: The hometown hockey team is on the prowl for a victory over the New Mexico Ice Wolves. (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)
Amarillo Symphony: The orchestra’s “Beautiful Blue Danube” concert offers a tuneful tour of Europe, featuring violinist Ben Baker. (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)
Boss 420: The Amarillo rock band rolls up a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
“Dial M for Murder”: The classic noir gets new life in this Amarillo Little Theatre production. (8 p.m. Friday; continues through Jan. 26; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Gatlin Johnson: The Lubbock singer heads north for a show at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Friday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Panhandle Funk Monkeys: The young party band goes wild at Skooterz. (9 p.m. Friday; 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover; 806-679-0122)
Scotty Alexander: The country singer makes his return to the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Tyler John Kraehling: The western singer takes the stage at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Saturday
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 is on the prowl for a victory over the New Mexico Ice Wolves. (7 p.m. Saturday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $26; 806-242-4233)
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)
Amarillo Symphony: The orchestra’s “Beautiful Blue Danube” concert offers a tuneful tour of Europe, featuring violinist Ben Baker. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $21 to $71; 806-376-8782)
Cameron James Smith: The country singer fires it up at Canyon’s West Texas Sports Grill. (8 p.m. Saturday; 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 204, in Canyon; 806-452-7135)
“Dial M for Murder”: The classic noir gets new life in this Amarillo Little Theatre production. (8 p.m. Saturday; continues through Jan. 26; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
New Generation Band: Catch some tunes from the young Amarillo rock band on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Super Tejano Saturday: Grupo Incepcion and Grupo Destinado team up for a rollicking night at Amarillo VFW Post 1475. (8 p.m. Saturday; 1401 S.W. Eighth Ave.; cover $15; 806-677-6100)
The Blue Johnnies: The venerable Amarillo band returns to the stage at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
A Former Friend: The indie band rocks out at The 806 Coffee + Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
Jon Hope & The Jackwagons: Hitch a ride with the country band as they take the stage 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.; cover $7; 806-367-6163)
Moon Dog: The Amarillo band howls in a show at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
Mustang Red: The Red Dirt band revs its engines at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
’70s Party: RR Bar offers a night of disco, rock and psychedelica with DJs from Bomb City Sound. (10 p.m. Saturday; 701 S. Georgia St.; 806-342-9000)
Sunday
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)
The Y’s Men: Longtime Amarillo musicians Randy Palmer, Larry Martin and Buddy Squyres team up for a show at Chalice Abbey. (3 p.m. Sunday; 2717 Stanley St., Suite A; $15 donation; 806-576-2480)
Wyly Bigger: The singer-songwriter brings his southwestern tour to Hoots Pub. (7 p.m. Sunday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Monday
Bryan Robertson: The country singer grills up a good time every Monday in January at Red River Steakhouse. (6 p.m. Monday; 4332 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-316-5082)
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)
“Onyx Storm” release party: Barnes & Noble Booksellers celebrates the release of Rebecca Yarros’ new romantasy novel. (9 p.m. Monday; 2415 Soncy Road; 806-352-2300)
Jan. 21
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour slings tunes weekly at 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. Jan. 21; 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
Rien Nash: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Jan. 14; 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)
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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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.
