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)

Hank Vincent: 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)

Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer pours out some tunes at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. Wednesday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)

Church Night Jam: Favorite Amarillo musicians come together for an open jam session at Sunset Underground at Arts in the Sunset. (7 p.m. Wednesday; 3701 Plains Blvd.; cover $8, $5 for BYOB wristband; atomicyellowict@gmail.com)

Thursday

“Companion”: An android friend goes on the fritz in this sci-fi horror flick. Also opening: animated feature “Dog Man” and sports drama “Green and Gold.” Plus, keep an eye out for Oscar nominees to start hitting town, though none had been added by deadline this week. (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; and Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square.

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)

Luis Torres: The Amarillo singer offers a dinner show at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Thursday; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)

Bomb City Bluegrass: The on-the-rise Amarillo band picks and grins at Buffalo Grass Music Hall in Panhandle. (7 p.m. Thursday; 123 Main St. in Panhandle; free, donations accepted; 806-236-2933) 

Kayla Richardson: 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)

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)

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

Friday

Candlelight Concerts: Strings players team up for a pair of intimate concerts from the Amarillo Little Theatre Allen Shankles Mainstage. First, they’ll play Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” and other favorites, then they’ll play the hits of rock band Coldplay. (6 and 8:30 p.m. Friday; 2019 Civic Circle; tickets $25 to $41feverup.com/en/amarillo)

Heart of CASA: Amarillo Area CASA’s annual fundraiser puts artwork inspired by local foster children up for sale to raise needed funds for its work. (6 p.m. Friday; Amarillo Area Foundation, 801 S. Fillmore St.; tickets $45 each, $80 couples; 806-373-2272)

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

Alexis McAffrey Art Exhibition: The owner of Stoex Design Gallery puts her own work on display in a new show. The opening will feature music from local Americana band Plemons Bridge. (7 p.m. Friday; 723 S. Georgia St.; free)

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)

Dez O’Neal and David Diaz: The Dallas comedians bring the yucks to Shark Beach Burgers. (7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; tickets $20; 806-335-5644)

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)

Kicker Monster Trucks: The big guys roll back into town for three loud shows in the Amarillo National Center. (7:30 p.m. Friday; continues Saturday; Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; tickets $15 to $24.50; 806-376-7767)

Scrambled Eggs: The Amarillo rock band serves up a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Boss Texas: The Amarillo country band rides into the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

The Jimmy Lee Jordan Band: The Oklahoma country band rides into Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Saturday

You Had Me at Howdy: From 6th Collective kicks off February with an expo featuring a variety of local and visiting artisans, plus food trucks and other pop-ups. (noon to 4 p.m. Saturday; 18100 W. Interstate 40; 806-349-1111)

Kicker Monster Trucks: The big guys roll back into town for three loud shows in the Amarillo National Center. (1 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; tickets $15 to $24.50; 806-376-7767)

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

Bandfest: The A-Town Rockers and Next to Kin headline this fundraising dinner for The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle. (6:30 p.m. Saturday; Cornerstone Ranch Event Center, 1901 Cement County Road in Bushland; tickets $75; 806-331-4100)

Amarillo Bombers: The local soccer team kicks off a two-day stand against Lansing Red Cedar FC. (7 p.m. Saturday; continues Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $10.25; 806-350-2688) 

Jerry & Lindi: The Red Dirt Rockers members offer an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Saturday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)

“Silence of the Lambs”: Cinemark kicks off its “Love You to Death” series of terrifying romances with a special screening of this stone-cold classic. (7 p.m. Saturday; series continues through Feb. 5; 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. Saturday; 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-358-8888)

Bring Me the Gypsee: Catch some tunes from the eclectic Amarillo rock band on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Steven Birkenfeld: The singing farmer returns to the stage at Canyon’s West Texas Sports Grill. (8 p.m. Saturday; 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 204, in Canyon; 806-452-7135)

Goodbye Hollywood: The Amarillo 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)

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

Sunday

Groundhog Day Brunch & Bingo: Celebrate (hopefully) the beginning of the end of winter in this special party at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)

Amarillo Bombers: The local soccer team kicks off a two-day stand against Lansing Red Cedar FC. (2 p.m. Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $10.25; 806-350-2688) 

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)

“Bram Stoker’s Dracula”: Cinemark continues its “Love You to Death” series of terrifying romances with a special screening of Francis Ford Coppola’s take on the horror classic. (5 p.m. Sunday; series continues through Feb. 5; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)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)

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

“Midsommar”: Cinemark continues its “Love You to Death” series of terrifying romances with a special screening of this modern-day masterpiece. (7 p.m. Monday; series continues through Feb. 5; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

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. 4

The Brickly Awards: Toast the 2025 winners of Brick & Elm’s community awards over heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks. (6 p.m. Feb. 4; Amarillo Area Foundation, 801 S. Fillmore St.; tickets $25; 806-345-3256)

“The Aluminum Show”: Check out “cutting-edge technology, electrifying dance, and mind-blowing visual effects and puppetry” in this unusual-sounding performance. (6:30 p.m. Feb. 4; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $30 to $55; 806-378-3096)

Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour slings tunes weekly at 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. Feb. 4; 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)

Brad Sanders: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Feb. 4; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)

“My Bloody Valentine”: Cinemark continues its “Love You to Death” series of terrifying romances with a special screening of this ’80s-era slasher. (7 p.m. Feb. 4; series continues through Feb. 5; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

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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