CAN’T MISS WITH CHIP CHANDLER JUNE 17

CAN’T MISS WITH CHIP CHANDLER JUNE 17

Tuesday

Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour brings tunes every Tuesday to 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)

Jim Laughlin June Jazz: The Amarillo College outdoor concert series continues with The Martinis at 7 p.m. and Sean Vokes at 8 p.m. (7 p.m. AC Washington Street campus; free; 806-371-5340)

James Owens: 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 Groove Anthem. (7 p.m. Sam Houston Park, Line Avenue and Western Street; free; 806-378-3036)

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

“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 The Huckleberries. This week, enjoy sandwiches from Crush. (noon; free, lunch $10; 501 S. Fillmore St.; 806-372-6744)

“Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade”: The third installment of the Indy franchise—a portion of which was filmed at Palo Duro Canyon State Park—returns to screens as part of the Fathom Big Screen Classics series. (4 and 7 p.m. Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

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)

Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer provides music for your burgers at Bubba’s 33. (7 p.m.  2813 W. I-40; no cover; 806-353-0033)

Music at Wellington Square Courtyard: Esquire Jazz are featured in this week’s edition of the outdoor concert series. (7 p.m. 1601 Kentucky St.; cover $15; 806-584-9571)

Tómarúm, Saidan and Odrot: The touring metal bands bring the noise to Sunset Underground at Arts in the Sunset. (7 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; cover; atomicyellowict@gmail.com)

“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

“28 Years Later”: The brutal zombie franchise is reborn in a new film directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. Also opening: Pixar adventure “Elio.” (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; and Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)

Juneteenth Brunch: Celebrate the culture and the holiday with a special meal at the Black Historical Cultural Center. (11 a.m. 901 N. Hayden St.; free; 812-841-3295 or 806-640-8184)

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)

Juneteenth Pageant: The community crowns a new queen ahead of further holiday activities. (6 p.m. Palo Duro High School, 1400 N. Grant St.; admission $5; 812-841-3295 or 806-640-8184)

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

Dale Smith: The Amarillo one-man band taps into Georgia Street Taphouse. (7 p.m. 2001 S. Georgia St.; 806-803-7000)

Music in the Gardens: Amarillo jazz combo Big G & The Tradewinds continues the season for the Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual summer concert series, with food from The Brunch Truck. (7 p.m. 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5 for members, $10 nonmembers; 806-352-6513)

June Jams: Canyon’s outdoor concert series continues with tunes from Canyon country singer Tanner Lane. (7:30 p.m. Neblett Park, 508 16th St. in Canyon; free; 806-656-6833)

Brad Good: The Oklahoma country singer goes acoustic at Buffalo Wild Wings. (8 p.m. 9511 E. I-40; 806-335-2204)

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)

Goodbye Hollywood: The Amarillo rock band kicks off the weekend at Smokey Joe’s. (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)

Galveston: The surf rock band goes acoustic for a show at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

Friday

Brackens Water Bash: Kids can take a swim at Thompson Park Pool in this Juneteenth event. (noon to 3 p.m. 3491 Dumas Drive; free for first 250 children; 812-841-3295 or 806-640-8184)

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

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

Art After Dark: Amarillo Museum of Art stays open late for this art-themed party celebrating its “Home, Love and Loss” and “Jeri Salter: Rugged Beauty of the Texas Panhandle” exhibitions, with food, games and more. (7 to 10 p.m. 2200 S. Van Buren St.; admission free for members, $35 nonmembers; 806-371-5050)

Colton Amerson: The Amarillo country singer gets his Irish on with a show at Beef ’O’ Brady’s. (7 p.m. 7306 SW 34th Ave.; 806-358-0997)

Gary Allan: The ’90s country star takes the stage with opener William Beckmann at The Lumberyard. (7 p.m. 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; tickets $54 to $100, plus fees; 806- 804-3000)

Juneteenth Karaoke & Line Dance: Get your groove on at the Black Historical Cultural Center. (7 p.m. 901 N. Hayden St.; free; 812-841-3295 or 806-640-8184)

Mass Destruction Tour: Metal bands Sagan Ummo, Percybones, Bakri11, Hoax and Old Soul bring the noise to Rockwell Event Center with local support from Corrosive Wrath, Dyscarcia and Headshotgvng. (7 p.m. 16301 I- 27 in Canyon; tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door; 806-683-2156)

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

BanjerDan: The touring bluegrass performer taps into a good time at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (8 p.m. 3100 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)

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

“Multi Mediums”: Artists Alex Hamilton, Bentlee Phipps, Isela Varela and Deckard Castaneda team for an exhibition at Idol Art Studio. (8 p.m. 1201 S. Polk St.; free; 806-702-5862)

Boss 420: The Amarillo rock band rolls up a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. Sevity will open at 7 p.m. (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)

Movie on the Lawn: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum hosts a special outdoor screening of the ’80s classic “The Goonies.” (8:30 p.m. 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; free; 806-651-2244)

Mac Leapheart: The touring country singer returns to the stage at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

Hunter Hicks: The Abilene country act takes the stage at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Kelly Hastey: The traditional country act saddles up for a show at The Western Horseman. (10 p.m. 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Saturday

Sunset Marketown: The artisan/artist market continues alongside the Golden Spread Farmers Market. The market is open through Sept. 20. (8 a.m.-12 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-354–8802)

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)

Juneteenth Parade and Park Celebration: Rejoice in the culture with the annual parade at 10 a.m. from Ninth Avenue and Hughes Street to Bones Hooks Park, then enjoy food, entertainment, vendors and more in the park. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2000 N. Hughes St.; 812-841-3295 or 806-640-8184)

Sunset Underground Music and Art Fest: A full lineup of bands—including Bare the Mark, Bummified, Taken by Tides, Breaking Solace, CZYK, Rain Division, Taylor Lowe, Terror Tower and Dev Liam—join forces for day-long fest at the AJ Swope Memorial Plaza at Arts in the Sunset. (2 to 10 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; cover $10; atomicyellowict@gmail.com)

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

Jimmy Burson: The country band offers up dance music at Western Cowpunchers Hall along with a potluck dinner. (7 p.m. 10401 N. U.S. Highway 287; tickets $15; 806-341-6462)

Kraig Parker: The acclaimed Elvis tribute act hits the beach at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; cover charge; 806-335-5644)

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

Boss Texas: The Amarillo country band goes wild 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 and, this night only, the annual Comanche Summer celebration. (8 p.m. continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 9; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)

Old Dog Tray: The Amarillo country band brings the twang to Rounders Club. (8:30 p.m. 2801 S. Virginia St.; no cover; 806-352-3317)

Cody Cozz: The Nashville country singer hits the stage at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Summer Solstice Drum Circle: Celebrate the longest day of the year with this special event at RR Bar. (9 p.m. 701 S. Georgia St.; no cover; 806-342-9000)

Sweater Godz: The Amarillo indie rock band bundles up for a show at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

The Tanner Lane Band: The Canyon country act saddles up for a show at The Western Horseman. (10 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. I-40; cover; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Sunday

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

Micki Fuhrman: The Louisiana folk singer swings through town for a show at Chalice Abbey with Randy Palmer. (3 p.m. 2717 Stanley St., Suite A; $15 donation; 806-576-2480) 

“The Secret World of Arrietty”: Studio Ghibli Fest continues with 15th-anniversary screenings of this anime favorite. (4 and 7 p.m.; continues through June 24; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

“Brokeback Mountain”: The devastating romance returns to the big screen for its 20th anniversary. (4:30 p.m.; continues June 25; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Brick & Mortar: History, Films & Drag: Idol Art Studio hosts a Pride Month event featuring short films and drag performances. (5 p.m. 1201 S. Polk St.; free; 806-702-5862)

Rien Nash: The Amarillo singer offers a free show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; no cover; 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)

“The Secret World of Arrietty”: Studio Ghibli Fest continues with 15th-anniversary screenings of this anime favorite. (7 p.m.; continues through June 24; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

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

June 24

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

Jim Laughlin June Jazz: The Amarillo College outdoor concert series concludes with Austin Brazille at 7 p.m. and AC alumni at 8 p.m. (7 p.m. AC Washington Street campus; free; 806-371-5340)

“The Secret World of Arrietty”: Studio Ghibli Fest continues with 15th-anniversary screenings of this anime favorite. (7 p.m. Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Starlight Theater: The Amarillo Parks and Recreation outdoor concert series continues with Party of 6. (7 p.m. Sam Houston Park, Line Avenue and Western Street; free; 806-378-3036)

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

Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies kick off a homestand against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. (7:05 p.m.; continues through June 29; 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 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. 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)

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)

 
 

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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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