CAN’T MISS WITH CHIP CHANDLER JULY 8

CAN’T MISS WITH CHIP CHANDLER JULY 8

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)

Ian Nicholas: 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 returns with Mike Fuller & The Repeat Offenders. (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 Frisco Rough Riders. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

Ben Kweller: The indie rock star returns to the stage at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

“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 cast members from Amarillo Little Theatre Academy’s “Something Rotten.” This week, enjoy sandwiches from Schlotzsky’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)

Summerween: Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery celebrates Halloween a few months early, with horror-themed trivia, costumes and more. (6 p.m. 3100 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)

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: A TBA band headlines the weekly show at Six Car Pub & Brewery. (6 p.m.; no cover; 625 S. Polk St.; 806-576-3396)

Cam Girl: The touring rock band brings its “Flesh & Chrome” tour to Sunset Underground at Arts in the Sunset. (7 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; cover $10; atomicyellowict@gmail.com)

Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Frisco Rough Riders. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; 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)

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)

“Superman”: Director James Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy” trilogy) brings the Man of Steel back to screens in this highly anticipated new film. (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)

Author Talk: Amarillo poet Chera Hammons will discuss her work with Dr. Monica Hart at Chapterhouse Books. (6 p.m. Thursday; 3317 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-341-9702)

Colton Amerson: The Amarillo country singer offers dinner music every Thursday at Valore. (6 p.m. 900 S. Tyler St.; 806-545-7372)

Seventh Day Slumber: The touring contemporary Christian band returns to Amarillo for a show at Generations Fellowship. (6:30 p.m. 3503 SW Sixth Ave.; free, donations accepted; 806-372-7841)

Jonathan Guidi: The Amarillo blues-rocker and his buddies tap into Georgia Street Taphouse. (7 p.m. 2001 S. Georgia St.; 806-803-7000)

Miguel Rosales: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)

Music in the Gardens: Amarillo country band Katie Beth Mihm & Coyote Rose continues the season for the Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual summer concert series, with food from Potato My Way. (7 p.m. 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5 for members, $10 nonmembers; 806-352-6513)

Boss Texas: The country act saddles up for a show at The Western Horseman. (7 p.m. Thursday; 2501 E. I-40; cover; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Frisco Rough Riders. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

“Something Rotten”: Amarillo Little Theatre Academy stages this uproarious take on Shakespeare for its summertime show. (7:30 p.m.; continues through Sunday; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; tickets $22 adults, $18 children; 806-355-9991)

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)

Chad Feemster: The Amarillo country 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)

Full Moon Hike: Enjoy a one-mile hike under the moonlight at Palo Duro Canyon State Park in this educational event in the canyon. (9 p.m. 11450 Park Road 5; free with park admission; 806-488-2227)

Friday

Birding Hike: Check out the avian crowd at Palo Duro Canyon State Park in this educational event in the canyon. (8 a.m. 11450 Park Road 5; free with park admission; 806-488-2227)

Richard Smith: The guitarist makes beautiful music at Sad Monkey Mercantile. (5:30 p.m. 9800 Texas Highway 217; 800-692-1338)

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

Dru Hill: The ’90s R&B band headlines an all-white party at Bliss Horizon. (6 p.m. Friday; 9700 E. FM 1151; tickets $48.71 and up; 806-676-8256)

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

“Friends” Trivia Night: Tabletop Tavern Game Café will test your knowledge of the eternally popular sitcom. (7 p.m. 410 15th St., Canyon; tabletoptavern24@gmail.com)

Music at Wellington Square Courtyard: The WT Band Directors’ Big Band is featured in a special Friday edition of the outdoor concert series. (7 p.m. 1601 Kentucky St.; cover $15; 806-584-9571)

Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Frisco Rough Riders. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer offers a show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. Friday; 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)

“Something Rotten”: Amarillo Little Theatre Academy stages this uproarious take on Shakespeare for its summertime show. (7:30 p.m.; continues through Sunday; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; tickets $22 adults, $18 children; 806-355-9991)

Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: The Amarillo country band hits the stage on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Colton Amerson: The Amarillo country singer slings tunes at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (8 p.m. 3100 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)

Cumbiaton: EDC artist RayBurger puts on a show at Jorge’s Tacos Garcia. (8 p.m. 1100 Ross St.; tickets $13.54; 806-371-0411)

“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)

Ava Connell: The Georgia-born country singer takes the stage at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Brightwire: The indie rock band returns to The 806 Coffee + Café. (9 p.m. 2812 SW Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)

The Buster Bledsoe Band: The Amarillo country act saddles up 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 returns 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)

Nazareth German Fest: The Panhandle town celebrates its roots with a day of activities, including live music, German food, a car show and more. (10:30 a.m.; various locations in Nazareth; nazarethhalltx@gmail.com

Author Talk: Amarillo author Mallory Rae will discuss her new book, “Duck Dive,” at Chapterhouse Books. (6 p.m. 3317 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-341-9702)

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

Songwriters in the Round: Mike Fuller hosts this night at Chalice Abbey featuring tunesmiths Garre LaGrone, Bennie Miller and Rhett Uhland. (7 p.m. 2717 Stanley St., Suite A; $15 donation; 806-576-2480) 

Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Frisco Rough Riders. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

Koben Puckett Bull Riding: The PBR event returns with top riders competing in a fundraiser for the Press On Foundation. (7:30 p.m. Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 SE 10th Ave.; tickets $22 adults, $12 students; 806-376-7767)

“Something Rotten”: Amarillo Little Theatre Academy stages this uproarious take on Shakespeare for its summertime show. (7:30 p.m.; continues through Sunday; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; tickets $22 adults, $18 children; 806-355-9991)

Sucker Punch Steve: The Amarillo rock band hits the beach at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)

Christopher Erin: The country singer offers an acoustic show at the Golden Light Beer & Wine Garden. (8 p.m. 6014 S. Western St.; 806-221-2337)

The Electric Gypsies: The touring rock band returns to town for a show at Blind Pig. (8 p.m. 609 S. Independence St.; 806-412-4251)

The Janet Flights: The band goes wild on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

The Most Unpredictable Duo Show: Artists GreedTheArtist and BigHippyTrippyArt team up for a new exhibition at Idol Art Studio. (8 p.m. 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)

“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)

Robert Cano: The traditional country artist brings tunes to Buckles Lounge. (9 p.m. 6800 E. I-40; 806-379-8064)

The Bryans: The Amarillo duo takes a shot at Whiskey River. (9 p.m. 4001 SW 51st Ave.; cover; 806-367-6163)

The Clay Gibson Band: The Levelland country band makes some noise at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Lee Scheetz & Borderline: The Amarillo country band brings the twang to Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. 3101 SW Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)

Plemons Bridge: The Amarillo-based Americana band takes a shot at Bomb City Distillery. (9 p.m. 306 S. Cleveland St.; 806-220-2662)

David Adam Byrnes: The Fort Worth singer saddles up for a show with local opener Tanner Lane at The Western Horseman. (10 p.m. 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Sunday

“Something Rotten”: Amarillo Little Theatre Academy stages this uproarious take on Shakespeare for its summertime show. (2:30 p.m. ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; tickets $22 adults, $18 children; 806-355-9991)

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

“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”: The classic drama returns to big screens. (4 and 7 p.m. Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Frisco Rough Riders. (6:05 p.m. Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

Tommy Gallagher: The Amarillo country singer hits the beach at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 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)

Gabe Marinez: The Amarillo rocker fights the Monday blahs at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

“The Taming of the Shrew”: The “Texas” cast stages the classic Shakespearean comedy in Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre. (8 p.m.; tickets $27; 806-651-2181)

July 15

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)

Brandon Trey Borup: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)

Casey Berry: The Amarillo singer offers patio tunes at Hummers Sports Cafe. (7 p.m. 2600 Paramount Blvd., Suite B2; 806-353-0723)

Starlight Theater: The Amarillo Parks and Recreation outdoor concert series continues with Stealing Handshakes. (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)

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)

Wonderland Park: The 2025 season continues at Amarillo’s amusement park. (Thursday through Sunday; times and ticket prices vary; 2601 Dumas Drive; 806-383-3344)

Author

  • 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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