CAN’T MISS WITH CHIP CHANDLER JUNE 24

CAN’T MISS WITH CHIP CHANDLER JUNE 24

Tuesday

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

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

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. (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 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)

Wednesday

High Noon on the Square: Center City of Amarillo’s annual live concert series continues with the cast of “Texas.” This week, enjoy hamburgers from Bubba’s 33. (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)

Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo singer tosses some back at Six Car Pub & Brewery. (6:30 p.m.; no cover; 625 S. Polk St.; 806-576-3396)

“Brokeback Mountain”: The devastating romance returns to the big screen for its 20th anniversary. (7 p.m. Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Music at Wellington Square Courtyard: Love Jones Band is featured in this week’s 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 Northwest Arkansas Naturals. (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

“F1 The Movie”: Brad Pitt roars back onto the big screen in this racing film. Also opening: horror sequel “M3GAN 2.0.” (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)

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

Music in the Gardens: Amarillo country singer Steven Birkenfeld 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)

’90s Trivia Night: Test your knowledge of the last decade of the last century in this fundraiser for United Way of Amarillo and Canyon at Teddy Jack’s. (7 p.m. 5080 S. Coulter St.; 806-376-6359)

Tommy Gallagher: 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 continue a homestand against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. (7:05 p.m. Thursday; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

June Jams: Canyon’s outdoor concert series wraps for the season with tunes from Canyon band Party of 6. (7:30 p.m. Neblett Park, 508 16th St. in Canyon; free; 806-656-6833)

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)

Horror Art Film Society: Enjoy an art show at Idol Art Studio inspired by “The Field Guide to Evil.” (8 p.m. 2918 SW Sixth Ave.; free; 806-702-5862)

Touching Voodoo: The Amarillo blues-rock band 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

Makenzie Cooper: 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)

Touching Voodoo: The Amarillo blues-rock band brings the party to Teddy Jack’s. (7 p.m. 5080 S. Coulter St.; 806-322-0113)

Tricky Trivia Night: Tabletop Tavern Game Café will try to trip you up in this evening event. (7 p.m. 410 15th St., Canyon) 

Gammacide: The thrash metal band headlines a show at Rockwell Event Center with Crungus, Dyscarcia and Skank Blanket. (6 p.m. 16301 I-27 in Canyon; tickets $13.54; 806-683-2156)

Sunset Underground First Anniversary Party: Local metal bands Trenchrat, Boof, Berzerk, Bardown, Gardens Grove and Above All Else celebrate 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 Northwest Arkansas Naturals. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer cooks up some tunes at Tokyo Steakhouse. (7:20 p.m. 5807 SW 45th Ave.; 806-358-8888)

Bring Me the Gypsee: The eclectic Amarillo band offers a at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. Friday; 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)

The Roman Carbajal Band: The Amarillo rock band makes some noise with opener Ri Wolf at The Lumberyard. (8 p.m. 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; cover; 806- 804-3000)

Scrambled Eggs: The Amarillo band mixes up a good time 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)

Brother and The Hayes: The sibling country duo returns to the stage with opener Chill Son at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

Soul JackeT: The Amarillo rock band takes the stage at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Bailey Rae: The Texas country act saddles up for a show with openers Jade & JuJu at The Western Horseman. (10 p.m. Friday; 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)

Pride on the Plains Festival: The community LGBTQ+ Pride event returns to Memorial Park with vendors, entertainment and more. (11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 26th Avenue and Washington Street; admission $5 to $10info@smilebigtx.com

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

Peace, Love & Party on the Patio: Celebrate the summer of love at Savór. (7 p.m. 7669 Hillside Road, Suite 600; reservations suggested; 806-310-2600)

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

Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer cooks up some tunes at Tokyo Steakhouse. (7:20 p.m. 5807 SW 45th Ave.; 806-358-8888)

Insufficient Funds: The Amarillo party band hits the beach at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)

Bring Me the Gypsee: The Amarillo party band goes wild 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Stealing Handshakes: The Pampa rockers team up with Ghosts of Gray County at The Lumberyard. (8 p.m. 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; cover; 806- 804-3000)

“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. (7 p.m.; continues nightly except Mondays through Aug. 9; tickets $25 to $65; 806-651-2181)

Travis Roberts: The Amarillo singer headlines a listening-room night at Butler’s. (8 p.m. 703 S. Polk St.; cover $10; 806-359-8003)

The Smeaton Brothers Band: The local Amarillo family band returns to the stage at Golden Light Cantina. (8:30 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

Boss Texas: The Amarillo country band takes a shot at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. 3101 SW Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)

Dive-In Movie Night: Thompson Park Pool hosts a screening of the original, animated “Lilo & Stitch.” (9 p.m. 3491 Dumas Drive; tickets $10; 806-378-3036)

Heels on 66 Drag Show: Idol Art Studio hosts a pride party featuring several local drag performers. (9 p.m. 2918 SW Sixth Ave.; free; 806-702-5862)

My Way Pride Punk Night: RR Bar celebrates Pride with dance music from DJ Phlegm 2 Trees. (9 p.m. 701 S. Georgia St.; no cover; 806-342-9000)

West Bound Hearts: The regional country band returns to Hoots Pub with opener Logan Ellis & The Fever Dream. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

12 Mile: The Texas country act rolls into town for a show at The Western Horseman. (10 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. I-40; 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)

“Clueless”: The modern classic returns to the big screen for its 30th anniversary. 30 years? As if! (4 and 7 p.m. Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies wrap up a homestand against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. (6:05 p.m.; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

Lee Scheetz and Mike Paulk: The Amarillo country singers hit the beach at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Sunday; 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)

“Clueless”: The modern classic returns to the big screen for its 30th anniversary. 30 years? As if! (7 p.m. Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

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

July 1

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

“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)

 

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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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