Tuesday

Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour brings tunes every Tuesday to 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)

Wednesday

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)

Thursday

“Death of a Unicorn”: This highly-buzzed-about horror-comedy stars Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega as a father and daughter who, yes, accidentally kill a unicorn. Also opening, action flick “A Working Man,” horror film “The Woman in the Yard” and recurring screenings of “The Chosen: The Last Supper Part 1.” (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; 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. Thursday; 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)

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

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)

Miranda Pjesky: The young Amarillo rocker kicks off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

BB Palmer: The Alabama existential country singer takes the stage at the Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

Friday

Tennessee Tuckness: 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)

Brad Sanders: The Stray Sons singer offers a solo show at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (7 p.m. 3100 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)

Comedy Night: Nationally touring comics Thomas Craig and Angie Wilson bring the laughs to an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 and 9:30 p.m. 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 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)

“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 Sunday; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)

The Richie Dorman Band: The Red Dirt band blows into town for a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

The Stonewall Hippies: The Lubbock band grooves into the Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

The Tanner Lane Band: The Amarillo country band saddles up for a show at the Western Horseman. (10 p.m. 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Saturday

Grant Fithin: The Amarillo guitarist offers a midday show at Sad Monkey Mercantile. (11:30 a.m. 9800 Texas Highway 217; 806-488-2658)

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

Emo Revival Night: Touring bands Page 9, Say Goodnight and newhaven weep no more at Sunset Underground at Arts in the Sunset. (7 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; tickets $15 advance, $25 day of show, $5 additional fee for ages 20 and younger, $10 for BYOB wristband; atomicyellowict@gmail.com)

Garden Royale: A Black Tie Affair: The Amarillo Botanical Gardens hosts a fundraiser featuring a formal dinner, casino games, silent auction and more. (7 p.m. 1400 Streit Drive; tickets $75 each, tables of eight $575; 806-352-6513)

“Tangled Roots”: Artist Emma Webb celebrates the opening of a new exhibition at Idol Art Studio. (7 p.m. 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)

Tom Buechi: The Amarillo one-man band offers an acoustic night at Mickey’s Place. (7 p.m. 1512 Fifth Ave. in Canyon; 806-452-7320)

Tommy Gallagher: The Amarillo country singer brings the twang to an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 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)

“Albert Herring”: West Texas A&M University Opera teams with Chamber Music Amarillo and Metropolitan Opera star Emily Pulley to bring to life this comic opera. (7:30 p.m. continues Sunday; Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus; tickets $20 to $30; 806-651-2840)

“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 Sunday; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)

Jack Cryver & The Bad Decisions: The Amarillo country-rock band encourages poor choices on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

The Jenni Dale Lord Band: One of Lubbock’s best exports returns to Amarillo for a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Linnea’s Garden: The touring indie band brings its “Desert Garden” tour to The 806 Coffee + Lounge. (9 p.m. 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)

Your Brother’s Uncle: It’s a family affair when this Amarillo country band takes the stage at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)

Sunday

Tyler Van Valkenburg: The Amarillo country singer offers a midday show at Sad Monkey Mercantile. (11:30 a.m. 9800 Texas Highway 217; 806-488-2658)

“Albert Herring”: West Texas A&M University Opera teams with Chamber Music Amarillo and Metropolitan Opera star Emily Pulley to bring to life this comic opera. (2:30 p.m. Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus; tickets $20 to $30; 806-651-2840)

“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. 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)

Intensity in 10 Cities: Touring bands Chironex, Cerebral Desecration and Dreadland team with locals World War and Bare the Mark for a death metal show at Sunset Underground at Arts in the Sunset. (7 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; cover $10; atomicyellowict@gmail.com)

Theo Von: The comedian and podcaster brings his “Return of the Rat” tour to the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum. (7 p.m. 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $45 to $65; 806-378-3096)

Monday

Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Monday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)

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

April 1

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

Keep Us Live Piano Series: Amarillo College’s Department of Music hosts this concert series, this week featuring the phenomenally talented pianist John Bayless. (7:30 p.m. AC Concert Hall Theatre; free; 806-371-5340)

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. 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)

 
 

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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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