Tuesday
Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour brings tunes every Tuesday to 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
Casey Berry: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
“My Neighbor Totoro”: The classic anime returns to big screens as part of Studio Ghibli Fest. (7 p.m. Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Starlight Theater: The Amarillo Parks and Recreation outdoor concert series continues with Big G & The Tradewinds. (7 p.m. Sam Houston Park, Line Avenue and Western Street; free; 806-378-3036)
“Texas”: The outdoor musical is back for its 59th season in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. Enjoy a barbecue dinner or backstage tours before the show. (8 p.m.; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 9; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)
Wednesday
High Noon on the Square: Center City of Amarillo’s annual live concert series continues with Bomb City Bluegrass. This week, enjoy chicken strips from Raising Cane’s. (noon; free, lunch $10; 501 S. Fillmore St.; 806-372-6744)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo rock band offers midweek fun every Wednesday at Smokey Joe’s. (6 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Wednesday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Wibby Wednesday: Singer Kinsey Allyn headlines the weekly patio show at Six Car Pub & Brewery. (7 p.m.; no cover; 625 S. Polk St.; 806-576-3396)
Music at Wellington Square Courtyard: Polk Street Jazz is featured at the outdoor concert series. (7 p.m. 1601 Kentucky St.; cover $15; 806-584-9571)
“Texas”: The outdoor musical is back for its 59th season in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. Enjoy a barbecue dinner or backstage tours before the show. (8 p.m.; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 9; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)
Thursday
Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)
“Fantastic Four: First Steps”: The original Marvel superteam gets a glossy entry into the MCU. (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. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Colton Amerson: The Amarillo country singer offers dinner music every Thursday at Valore. (6 p.m. 900 S. Tyler St.; 806-545-7372)
Ghosts of Gray County: The Pampa country-rock band saddles up for an early show at The Western Horseman. (7 p.m. 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Horror Art Film Society: Artists will show works inspired by modern horror classic “The Lighthouse” in this show at Idol Art Studio. (7 p.m. 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)
Jonathan Guidi: The Amarillo singer leads a karaoke night at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Music in the Gardens: Amarillo blues-rock band Touching Voodoo continues the season for the Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual summer concert series, with food from Sweets & Meats. (7 p.m. 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5 for members, $10 nonmembers; 806-352-6513)
“Shrek”: Tascosa Drive-In screens this beloved animated film in a free community night. (7 p.m. movie at 9:25 p.m.; free, but $10 fee for outside food and drink; 1999 Dumas Drive; 806-383-3882)
Bryan Robertson: The country singer brings the twang to Canyon’s West Texas Sports Grill. (8 p.m. 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 204, in Canyon; 806-452-7135)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer kicks off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
“Texas”: The outdoor musical is back for its 59th season in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. Enjoy a barbecue dinner or backstage tours before the show. (8 p.m.; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 9; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)
Friday
John Cooper: The Amarillo singer offers tunes at Sad Monkey Mercantile. (5 p.m. 9800 Texas Highway 217; 800-692-1338)
Victor Gallegos: The Amarillo singer offers dinner music every Friday at Valore. (6 p.m. 900 S. Tyler St.; 806-545-7372)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo favorite slings songs every Friday at Napoli’s Italian Restaurant. (7 p.m. 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)
Trivia Night: Tabletop Tavern Game Café will test your knowledge of true crime. (7 p.m. 410 15tth St., Canyon; tabletoptavern24@gmail.com)
Red Dirt Rockers: The Amarillo band teams with opener Stephanie Lewis Brackett for a big night at Hoots Pub. (7 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Touching Voodoo: The Amarillo blues-rock band hits the sand at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
Gravehuffer: The touring metal band headlines a show at Sunset Underground at Arts in the Sunset. Supporting acts include Grindscape, Dyscarcia and Odrot. (8 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; cover $10; atomicyellowict@gmail.com)
The A-Town Rockers: The Amarillo band makes some noise on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
“Texas”: The outdoor musical is back for its 59th season in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. Enjoy a barbecue dinner or backstage tours before the show. (8 p.m.; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 9; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)
The Detours: The New Mexico-based country band rides into town for a show at The Western Horseman. (10 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Saturday
Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. Check out the weekly Sunset Marketown on Saturdays, too. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)
Canyon Farmers Market: The summer tradition continues weekly with live music, activities, vendors and more. The market is open weekly through Sept. 27. (8 a.m. to noon; Fourth Avenue and 15th Street in Canyon; 806-567-0746)
Ri Wolfe: The Amarillo singer offers a midday show at Sad Monkey Mercantile. (11:30 a.m. 9800 Texas Highway 217; 800-692-1338)
High Plains Piano Extravaganza: Thirteen area piano instructors team for a concert of music featuring four to six hands on one or more pianos. (3 p.m. Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex Recital Hall; West Texas A&M University; free; 806-651-2840)
“Catastrophe at the Cinema”: Longhorn Murder Mysteries’ latest offering will have guests try to solve a murder during the dawn of the Hollywood era while enjoying dinner provided by Abuelo’s. (6 p.m. Abuelo’s, 3501 SW 45th Ave.; tickets $59.75; 443-889-7510)
Original Harley Party: Celebrate the 30th anniversary of this popular fundraiser for Family Support Services by enjoying food from 23 local restaurants and a chance to win either of the grand prizes: a brilliant red 2025 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S or a $15,000 Visa gift card. (6 p.m. Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 SE 10th Ave.; tickets $100 for two; Tripp’s, 6040 W. I-40; Family Support Services, 2209 SW Seventh Ave.; or online at forms.gle/Md4EPGNKnrtiCRRr9; 806-342-2500)
The Black Moriah: The touring metal band headlines a show at Rockwell Event Center with Chemicaust, Maiestas, Crungus and Dyscarcia. (7 p.m. 16301 I-27 in Canyon; tickets $10 advance, $15 at the door; 806-683-2156)
“Meet Me on the Dream Floor”: Artist Kaleb Edward Williams gets dreamy in this new exhibition at Idol Art Studio. (7 p.m. 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)
Moon Dog: The Amarillo rock band howls at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
Straight Tequila Night: The ’90s country tribute band takes a shot at Bliss Horizon with openers The Ragtown Chiefs. (7:30 p.m. 9700 E. FM 1151; tickets $20.37 and up; 806-676-8256)
The Chad Feemster Band: The Amarillo country act gets down on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Rachel Zant: The singer slings tunes at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (8 p.m. 3100 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)
“Texas”: The outdoor musical is back for its 59th season in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. Enjoy a barbecue dinner or backstage tours before the show. (8 p.m.; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 9; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)
Brandon Bing: The burly Nashville artist and opener Hayden Labrier make some noise at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Southwest Burlypicks: RR Bar hosts this burlesque organization’s southwest regional contest, with competitors from Texas, New Mexico, Kansas, Colorado and more. (9 p.m. 701 S. Georgia St.; cover $13.37; 806-342-9000)
Texas Transplants: The Amarillo band takes the stage at Skooterz. (9 p.m. 4100 Bushland Blvd.; no cover; 806-679-0122)
Your Brother’s Uncle: It’s a family affair at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. 3101 SW Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
9 Eyes: The Amarillo country band lassos up a good time with opener Willie Chuck at the Western Horseman. (10 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Sunday
“Die Fledermaus”: “Texas” cast members stretch their vocal chords in a production of this Mozart classic. (2 p.m. Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus; tickets $10; 806-651-2181)
Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo guitarist plays the Sunday blues at Smokey Joe’s. (3 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Colton Amerson: The country singer hits the beach at Shark Beach Burgers. (6 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
“Texas”: The outdoor musical is back for its 59th season in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. Enjoy a barbecue dinner or backstage tours before the show. (8 p.m.; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 9; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)
Monday
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Monday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
“Die Fledermaus”: “Texas” cast members stretch their vocal chords in a production of this Mozart classic. (7 p.m. Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus; tickets $10; 806-651-2181)
Gabe Marinez: The Amarillo rocker fights the Monday blahs at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
July 29
Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour slings tunes weekly at 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
Stoney Prickett: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Starlight Theater: The Amarillo Parks and Recreation outdoor concert series continues with Miguel Rosales. (7 p.m. Sam Houston Park, Line Avenue and Western Street; free; 806-378-3036)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies kick off a homestand against the Wichita Wind Surge. (7:05 p.m. continues through Aug. 3; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
“Texas”: The outdoor musical is back for its 59th season in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. Enjoy a barbecue dinner or backstage tours before the show. (8 p.m.; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 9; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)
Ongoing
Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out “Home, Love and Loss” through Sept. 14, “Jeri Salter: Rugged Beauty of the Texas Panhandle” through Sept. 28, and 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. I-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.
