Tuesday
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)
Wednesday
Brandon Trey Borup: The Amarillo musician offers a wide-ranging night of tunes at Braceros Downtown. (7 p.m.; 727 S. Polk St.; 806-699-1055)
Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer brings the party to Teddy Jack’s. (7 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 S.W. 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)
Roman Carbajal: The Amarillo singer heads underground at the Barfield’s Paramount Recreation Club speakeasy. (7 p.m.; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
Thursday
“Snow White”: The surprisingly controversial live-action remake of Disney’s first feature-length animated film finally hits theatres. Also opening, horror film “Ash” and crime drama “The Alto Knights,” featuring Robert De Niro in a double role. (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)
“Finding Your Roots: A Genealogy Open House”: The Amarillo Public Library will team with Panhandle Genealogical Society and Panhandle PBS for this kickoff event for the popular genealogy series’ 11th season. Attendees can learn about the library’s genealogical resources and share family recipes. (4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; 413 S.E. Fourth Ave.; 806-371-5222)
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)
Horror Art Film Society: Enjoy an art show inspired by the cult horror favorite “Leprechaun” at Idol Art Studio. (7 p.m.; 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)
Josh Roberts: The Amarillo country singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m.; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
“Rad”: The cult favorite BMX drama gets a fresh screening, followed by the premiere of “The Rad Documentary.” (7 p.m.; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
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)
Touching Voodoo: Catch the blues-rock band kicking off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m.; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Friday
The Peddler Show: The traveling shopping expo returns for three days of must-haves. (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex North Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St.; admission charge; 806-378-3096)
Throwback Party and Drag Show: Idol Art Studio hosts a fundraiser featuring karaoke and music from the 1970s to the 2010s. Plus a drag show kicks off at 10 p.m. (6 p.m.; 1201 S. Polk St.; cover $10; 806-236-4128)
Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo favorite returns to Pescaraz. (6 p.m.; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Video Game Song Trivia Night: The new Tabletop Tavern Game Café will test the knowledge of gamers in this evening event. (7 p.m.; tabletoptavern24@gmail.com)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo favorite slings songs every Friday at Napoli’s Italian Restaurant. (7 p.m.; 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)
Colton Amerson: The young country singer returns to Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (7 p.m.; 3100 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer cooks up some tunes for a two-night stand at Tokyo Steakhouse. (7:20 p.m.; 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-358-8888)
Amarillo Symphony: The orchestra takes an “American Journey” in a concert featuring its own principal trombonist, John Shanks, on Samuel Jones’ Trombone Concerto and Charles Ives’ Symphony No. 1. (7:30 p.m.; continues Saturday; Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $21 to $71; 806-376-8782)
“James and the Giant Peach”: The classic Roald Dahl story comes to life in a musical staged by Amarillo Little Theatre Academy students. (7:30 p.m.; continues through March 30; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Boss 420: The Amarillo party band rolls up a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m.; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer rides into the Western Horseman. (9 p.m.; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
The Jimmy Lee Jordan Band: The Red Dirt band comes roaring back to Hoots Pub. (9 p.m.; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Slade Coulter: The long-haired Lubbock singer-songwriter takes the stage at the Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m.; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Saturday
Center City Mural Run: Explore the expanding public art in downtown Amarillo in this fundraiser for Center City of Amarillo, featuring 1K, 5K and fun-run categories. (8:30 a.m.; Fifth Avenue and Polk Street; registration fees vary; 806-372-6744)
The Peddler Show: The traveling shopping expo continues. (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex North Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St.; admission charge; 806-378-3096)
James and the Brunch with the Bugs: In a tie-in to its performances of “James and the Giant Peach,” Amarillo Little Theatre Academy cast members will share a meal with fans and offer backstage tours. (10 a.m.; Amarillo Little Theatre, 2019 Civic Circle; tickets $30, $200 for eight; 806-355-9991)
Shop & Swap: Find some must-have treasures at this event at Tascosa Drive-In. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 1999 Dumas Drive; tascosadriveinamarillo@gmail.
Makenzie Cooper: The Amarillo singer offers a treat at Pescaraz. (6 p.m.; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Amarillo Bombers: The local soccer team takes on the Chicago Mustangs. (7 p.m.; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $10.25; 806-350-2688)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo troubadour makes some beautiful noise at an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m.; 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer cooks up some tunes for a two-night stand at Tokyo Steakhouse. (7:20 p.m.; 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-358-8888)
Amarillo Symphony: The orchestra takes an “American Journey” in a concert featuring its own principal trombonist, John Shanks, on Samuel Jones’ Trombone Concerto and Charles Ives’ Symphony No. 1. (7:30 p.m.; Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $21 to $71; 806-376-8782)
“James and the Giant Peach”: The classic Roald Dahl story comes to life in a musical staged by Amarillo Little Theatre Academy students. (7:30 p.m.; continues through March 30; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Boss Texas Band: The Amarillo band makes some noise on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m.; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Bomb City Groove: The Amarillo R&B band gets down at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m.; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Clay Gibson: The country singer returns to the stage at the Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m.; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Dust City Opera: The dark folk rock band haunts The 806 Coffee + Lounge. (9 p.m.; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
The Stray Sons: The area rock band takes a shot at Whiskey River. (9 p.m.; 4001 S.W. 51st Ave.; cover; 806-367-6163)
12 Mile: The San Angelo-based Texas country band saddles up for a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m.; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Sunday
The Peddler Show: The traveling shopping expo continues. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Amarillo Civic Center Complex North Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St.; admission charge; 806-378-3096)
Kinsey Allyn: The Amarillo country singer makes her debut at Sad Monkey Mercantile with a brunch show. (11:30 a.m.; 9800 Texas Highway 217; 806-488-2658)
Amarillo Bombers: The local soccer team goes on the hunt for a victory over the Colorado Bucks. (2 p.m.; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $10.25; 806-350-2688)
“James and the Giant Peach”: The classic Roald Dahl story comes to life in a musical staged by Amarillo Little Theatre Academy students. (2:30 p.m.; continues through March 30; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo guitarist plays the Sunday blues at Smokey Joe’s. (3 p.m.; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Sucker-Free Sunday: Metal bands Dyscarcia, Trench Rat, Bardown, Gardens Grove and others team up for an anti-bullying show at Sunset Underground at Arts in the Sunset. (4 p.m.; 3701 Plains Blvd.; cover $10, $5 for BYOB wristband; atomicyellowict@gmail.com)
Marc Douglas Berardo: The touring folk musician with an impressive resume makes his debut at Chalice Abbey. (5 p.m.; 2717 Stanley St., Suite A; $15 donation; 806-576-2480)
Goth and Art Swap Meet: Find some new decor or irresistible items at this event at Idol Art Studio. (6 p.m.; 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)
Monday
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Monday at Public House. (6:30 p.m.; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
March 25
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour slings tunes weekly at 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m.; 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
“Back in the Panhandle: An Evening with Hayden Pedigo”: The Amarillo-born guitar genius comes home for a concert at West Texas A&M University sponsored by the Center for the Study of the American West. (7:30 p.m.; Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall; free; 806-651-5238)
Ongoing
Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out “Layered Lives: The Art of Nine Contemporary Cuban Women” through March 23, photography exhibit “Linda Connor: Sacred Presence” through June 8, 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)
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum: Enjoy “Dali’s Wonderland” and “High Fashion to the High Plains” through March, plus “Remembering Adobe Walls” through May. (2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; 806-651-2244)
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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.
