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 kicks the season off with the Amarillo Jazz Society big band with an After Hours Jam at 9 p.m. (7 p.m. AC Washington Street campus; free; 806-371-5340)
Starlight Theater: The Amarillo Parks and Recreation outdoor concert series returns with The Solano Project. (7 p.m. Sam Houston Park, Line Avenue and Western Street; free; 806-378-3036)
’90s Open Mic: Test your chops on favorite ’90s tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Wednesday
High Noon on the Square: Center City of Amarillo’s annual live concert series kicks off with Ed Montana. This week, enjoy hamburgers from the Coors Cowboy Club Cook Team. (noon; free, lunch $10; 501 S. Fillmore St.; 806-372-6744)
The Bryans: The Amarillo country duo brings the party to Teddy Jack’s. (6 p.m. 5080 S. Coulter St.; 806-322-0113)
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 musician heads underground at the Barfield’s Paramount Recreation Club speakeasy. (7 p.m. 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
Music at Wellington Square Courtyard: The Jim Laughlin Quartet is featured in this week’s edition of the outdoor concert series. (7 p.m. 1601 Kentucky St.; cover $15; 806-584-9571)
Thursday
“Ballerina”: Ana de Armas stars in this new film set in the world of “John Wick.” Also opening: Wes Anderson’s latest, “The Phoenician Scheme.” (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)
Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo folk singer offers a dinner show at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
“Dogma”: Kevin Smith’s religious satire is resurrected in theaters for its 25th anniversary. (6:30 and 10 p.m.; continues Sunday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Blue Cactus: The cosmic country duo from North Carolina headlines a Living Room Concert for High Plains Public Radio in The Atomic Yellow at Arts in the Sunset. (7 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; suggested cover $15; 800-678-7444)
Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo: Working cowboys from around the region compete for bragging rights at this major annual contest. Come early for brats and brews at 5 p.m., and stay late for the dance. (7 p.m.; continues through Saturday; Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 SE 10th Ave.; tickets $30 adults, $20 children; 806-376-7767)
Crowder with Matt Maher: The contemporary Christian bands join forces for a show in the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium. (7 p.m. 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $32 to $76; 806-378-3096)
First Thursday on 6th: Enjoy a slew of activities on Historic Route 66 in this Route 66 Festival activity, including indie touring band System Exclusive at The 806 Coffee + Café, Drag Queen Storytime at Aunt Eek’s Books and Curiosities, art and music at High Fidelity Records and more. (7 p.m. Sixth Avenue between Georgia and Western streets)
Music in the Gardens: Amarillo party band Insufficient Funds kicks off the season for the Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual summer concert series, with food from Cocina on the Go. (7 p.m. 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5 for members, $10 nonmembers; 806-352-6513)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo party band hopes for a home run at 9th Inning Brews and Bites. (7 p.m. 3130 S. Soncy Road; 806-358-2222)
Colton Hubbard: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo singer taps into Georgia Street Taphouse. (7 p.m. 2001 S. Georgia St.; 806-803-7000)
June Jams: Canyon’s outdoor concert series kicks off the season with tunes from Amarillo country band Next to Kin. (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)
Omar Rodriguez: The Boss Texas singer kicks off the weekend at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions: The Amarillo country-rock band saddles up for a post-rodeo show at the Western Horseman. (10 p.m. 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Friday
Bull & Bloom : A Route 66 Metal Mural Masterpiece: Cactus Cove Inn celebrates the unveiling of a new outdoor art installation with live music, a bucking bull, lunch and more. (11 a.m. Friday; 2501 E. I-40; 806-905-6089)
Texas 66 Celebrity Fast Draw Shoot Out: In this Route 66 Festival activity, local influencers take aim in this competition, a special feature during the Xtreme Fast Draw Competition from Thursday through Saturday. (3 p.m. Rex Baxter Building on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 SE 10th Ave.; 806-376-7767)
First Friday Art Walk: The favorite tradition continues at the newly renovated Arts in the Sunset. This month, enjoy the opening of the Alzheimer’s Association’s “Memories in Color: The Hope Collective” exhibition and a party celebrating the Amarillo Tribune’s first anniversary. (5 to 9 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; 806-354-8802)
Luis Torres: The Amarillo favorite 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)
Big G & The Tradewinds: The Amarillo jazz combo blows into Drunken Oyster. (7 p.m. 7606 SW 45th Ave.; 806-418-6668)
Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer brings the party to Teddy Jack’s. (7 p.m. 5080 S. Coulter St.; 806-322-0113)
Chris Janson and Pat Green: The country singers team up for a show at The Lumberyard. (7 p.m. 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; tickets $55 or $125 VIP; 806-804-3000)
Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo: Working cowboys from around the region compete for bragging rights at this major annual contest. Come early for BBQ and brews at 5 p.m., and stay late for the dance. (7 p.m.; continues through Saturday; Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 SE 10th Ave.; tickets $30 adults, $20 children; 806-376-7767)
Joel Alden White: The country singer celebrates the release of his new album at Western Cowpunchers Hall. (7 p.m. 10401 N. U.S. Highway 287; tickets $20 nonmembers, $10 members; 806-341-6462)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo favorite offers a show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
Touching Voodoo: The Amarillo blues-rock band hits the roof at Crush. (7 p.m. 627 S. Polk St.; 806-418-2011)
Trent Britten: 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)
Jackie Haney & Geezers Gone Wild: The Amarillo classic rock band brings the party to Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Logan Ellis & The Fever Dream: The Amarillo country band teams up with Kinsey Allyn for a show at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Ghosts of Gray County: The regional rock band takes the stage at Golden Light Cantina. (9:30 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Living Out Loud: RGS Burlesque performers bump and grind for Pride shows at Idol Art Studio. (9:30 p.m.; continues Saturday; 1201 S. Polk St.; tickets $11; 806-702-5862)
Scotty Alexander: The Nashville country singer teams up with Tanner Lane for a post-rodeo show at the Western Horseman. (10:30 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Saturday
Sunset Marketown: The artisan/artist market kicks off 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 through Sept. 27. (8 a.m. to noon; Fourth Avenue and 15th Street in Canyon; 806-567-0746)
Amarillo Super Mini Con: Pop-culture collectors will gather for this annual event. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; continues Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St.; 806-378-3096)
Coors Cowboy Club Cattle Drive & Parade: Head downtown to see about 60 longhorns, horse riders, Old West reenactors and others make their way from the historic Bivins home to the Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds. (10 a.m. 1000 S. Polk St.; 800-692-1338)
Route 66 Celebration: The Shops at Wolflin Square joins in on the salute to the Mother Road with food trucks, shopping specials and more. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1932 Civic Circle; 806-355-6131)
Jon Eric Dennis Meet & Greet: Burrowing Owl Books hosts an event for the children’s author, who’s also the 2025 Amarillo Independent School District secondary teacher of the year. (2 p.m. 2461 W. I-40; 806-367-8961)
Welcome to Summer Party: Palace Coffee Co. kicks off the season with barista demos, a DJ dance party, food trucks and more. (3 to 9 p.m. 2646 Wolflin Ave.; 806-476-0111)
Pearl Gem and Nërvana: The tribute bands hit the sand with local openers Next to Kin at Shark Beach Burgers. (6 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; tickets $18.80 in advance, $24.55 at door; 806-335-5644)
Arieon Keller: The Amarillo singer offers a treat at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Aaron Watson and Kevin Fowler: The Amarillo natives return to town for a show at Azteca Music Hall. (7 p.m. 500 N. FM 1912; tickets $39 adults, $50 minors; 806-335-9990)
Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo: Working cowboys from around the region compete for bragging rights at this major annual contest. Come early for a chuckwagon lunch at 1 p.m., and stay late for the dance. (7 p.m. Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 SE 10th Ave.; tickets $30 adults, $20 children; 806-376-7767)
Tom Buechi: The one-man-band offers dinner tunes at Mickey’s Place. (7 p.m. 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 103 in Canyon; 806-452-7320)
“Musical Men of the Last Ten”: Amarillo Little Theatre’s annual summer fundraiser concert will feature leading men from the past decade. (7:30 p.m. 2019 Civic Circle; tickets $25 or $50 for VIP; 806-355-9991)
Birthfest: Metal bands Stacy Glow, In Your Grave, World War and Death Warrant team up for a heavy fest at Sunset Underground at Arts in the Sunset. (7 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; cover $10; atomicyellowict@gmail.com)
Goodbye Hollywood: The Amarillo rock band goes wild on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: The Amarillo country band makes some noise at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Loaded Six: The Amarillo country band fires its best shot at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. 3101 SW Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
Living Out Loud: RGS Burlesque performers bump and grind for Pride shows at Idol Art Studio. (9:30 p.m. 1201 S. Polk St.; tickets $11; 806-702-5862)
9 Eyes: The Amarillo country band saddles up for a post-rodeo show with Casey Berry at the Western Horseman. (10 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Sunday
Amarillo Super Mini Con: Pop-culture collectors will gather for this annual event. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St.; 806-378-3096)
“Friends” Trivia: Test your knowledge of the gang at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (noon to 4 p.m. 7500 SW 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo guitarist plays the Sunday blues at Smokey Joe’s. (3 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Lowrider Cruise: This Route 66 Festival activity will feature a car show at 600 E. Amarillo Blvd., a ride down the Boulevard, and activities and an art show at Will Rogers Park. (6 p.m. Amarillo Boulevard and Buchanan Street; 800-692-1338)
“Dogma”: Kevin Smith’s religious satire is resurrected in theaters for its 25th anniversary. (6:30 and 10 p.m. Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Yvonne Perea and Savannah Thomas: The Amarillo singers offer a show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
Scotty Alexander: The Nashville act brings his full band to a patio show at Cask & Cork. (8:30 p.m. 5461 McKenna Square, Suite 101; 806-410-1113)
Monday
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Monday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Filmmakers Social Hour: Amarillo Film Society hosts a Route 66 Festival activity featuring a screening of Panhandle PBS’s “In Open Air” at Golden Light Cantina. (6 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-374-9237)
Gabe Marinez: The Amarillo rocker fights the Monday blahs every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
June 10
June Swoon: The California-based indie rocker hits town for a show at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (6 p.m. 7500 SW 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
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 continues with Esquire Jazz at 7 p.m., Polk Street Jazz at 8 p.m. and After Hours Jam at 9 p.m. (7 p.m. AC Washington Street campus; free; 806-371-5340)
Starlight Theater: The Amarillo Parks and Recreation outdoor concert series continues with Velvet Funk. (7 p.m. Sam Houston Park, Line Avenue and Western Street; free; 806-378-3036)
Hayden Labrier: 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 San Antonio Missions. (7:05 p.m.; continues through June 15; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Ongoing
Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out photography exhibit “Linda Connor: Sacred Presence” through June 8, “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. 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. (Wednesday through Sunday; times and ticket prices vary; 2601 Dumas Drive; 806-383-3344)
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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.
