Tuesday
Goldpine: The touring folk duo brings sweet tunes at the Woody Guthrie Folk Music Center. (6 p.m. Tuesday; 320 S. Cuyler St. in Pampa; donations accepted; 806-664-0824)
Gary Bass: The Amarillo singer offers tunes with your slices at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
“Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2”: The 100-Acre-Wood runs red with blood in this horror sequel. (7 p.m. Tuesday; continues through Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; and Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)
Wednesday
“Romeo et Juliette”: Soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor Benjamin Bernheim are the star-crossed lovers in this production for “The Met: Live in HD.” (1 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo band rocks away the midweek blues on Smokey Joe’s patio. (6 p.m. Wednesday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
“Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2”: The 100-Acre-Wood runs red with blood in this horror sequel. (7 p.m. Wednesday; continues through Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; and Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)
Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer goes underground to the Barfield’s Paramount Recreation Club speakeasy. (7 p.m. Wednesday; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
Thursday
“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire”: The legendary behemoths team up to take on an even more monstrous menace. (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; and Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)
20 x 20: Amarillo Museum of Art’s annual silent auction and exhibition will be on view Wednesday and Thursday, culminating in one of the museum’s largest parties of the year. (6:30 p.m. Thursday; 2200 S. Van Buren St.; admission $20 nonmembers, free for members; 806-371-5050)
Loudmouth Tooley: The Amarillo singer offers tunes with your slices at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Thursday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Goldpine: The woodsy folk duo makes beautiful music at Buffalo Grass Music Hall in Panhandle. (7 p.m. Thursday; 123 Main St. in Panhandle; 806-236-2933)
Nelson McKinney: Enjoy a night of Texas country at the Western Horseman. (7 p.m. Thursday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
“Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2”: The 100-Acre-Wood runs red with blood in this horror sequel. (7 p.m. Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; and Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)
Herb Alpert: The trumpet legend will perform with Lani Hall in this special concert in the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $45 to $75; 806-378-3096)
“The Little Mermaid”: Amarillo Little Theatre Academy brings the classic Disney musical to the stage for two weekends of underwater fun. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; continues through Saturday; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; tickets $22 adults, $18 children; 806-355-9991)
Jaret Ray Reddick: The Bowling for Soup frontman brings a solo show back to Golden Light Cantina. (8 p.m. Thursday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo favorite kicks off the weekend at Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Thursday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Dandelioness: The amazingly named touring indie singer hits town for a show at The 806 Coffee + Lounge. (9 p.m. Thursday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
Friday
Jesse Daniel: The classic country act returns to Hotel Turkey with opener Goldpine. (7 p.m. Friday; 201 Third St. in Turkey; tickets $15; tables available; 806-423-1151)
Ty Blackburn: The Amarillo country singer goes acoustic at the Golden Light Beer & Wine Garden. (7 p.m. Friday; 6014 S. Western St.; 806-221-2337)
“The Little Mermaid”: Amarillo Little Theatre Academy brings the classic Disney musical to the stage for two weekends of underwater fun. (7:30 p.m. Friday; continues through Saturday; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; tickets $22 adults, $18 children; 806-355-9991)
Velvet Funk: Prepare for a good time with the Amarillo rock band on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Clay Commings: The Oklahoma rocker makes his debut at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Graveyard People: The Denver indie band digs up fun at The 806 Coffee + Lounge. (9 p.m. Friday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
The Jenni Dale Lord Band: The Lubbock country star returns to town for a show at the Western Horseman. (10 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Saturday
The 20,000 Easter Egg Hunt: Contagion Athletics promises the “largest Easter Egg hunt” in Amarillo in this family-friendly event. (10 a.m. Saturday; 8210 W. Amarillo Blvd.; free; 806-599-4201)
Amarillo Dragway: The local track hosts its season-opening races. (noon to 6 p.m. Saturday; 12955 Burlington Road; tickets $15 adults, free children; 806-337-0630)
Transgender Day of Visibility: Amarillo Area Transgender Advocacy Group hosts this community celebration, featuring vendors and performances by The Haus of Mysfits. (noon to 6 p.m. Saturday; The Arts in the Sunset Legacy Room, 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; 806-567-3489)
Adult Easter Egg Hunt: Go on the prowl for eggs filled with prizes like merchandise and beer at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (1 to 3 p.m. Saturday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
“The Little Mermaid”: Amarillo Little Theatre Academy brings the classic Disney musical to the stage for two weekends of underwater fun. (2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; tickets $22 adults, $18 children; 806-355-9991)
Spring Fling 2024: Chow down on hot slices, enjoy free beer and shop at booths from local artists, vendors and makers at this seasonal event at Pizza Nomad. (5 p.m. Saturday; no cover; 2648 S. Georgia St.; 806-477-2660)
End of the World Party: Metal bands TrenchRat, Bare the Mark, Horrid Demise, World<War, Crungus, Dyscarcia, Corrosive Wrath and Berzerk mark the closing of Atomic Yellow’s current location. (5:30 p.m. Saturday; 600 S. Arthur St.; cover $10)
“Wayward Signs”: Artist Amanda Fitzgerald examines the dichotomy of modern life in the last exhibition at Invisible Genie’s downtown location. (6 p.m. Saturday; 321 S.W. Seventh Ave.; 806-676-0675)
Sadie’s Rangers: The Amarillo folk band headlines the Everhart Concert Series for Westminster: The Church in Austin Park. (7 p.m. Saturday; 2525 Wimberly St.; free, donations accepted; 806-359-4781)
Tale of Giants and Emily Davis: The El Paso-based singer-songwriters team up for a show at Sad Monkey Mercantile. (7 p.m. Saturday; 9800 Texas Highway 217; 806-488-2658)
Bomb City Groove: The Amarillo party band mixes it up on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Cole Barnhill: The Lubbock-born singer rocks into Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
The Damn Quails: The Texas country faves swoop back into town for a show at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Luke Prater: The Texas country singer takes a bow at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Oklahoma Outlaws: The Red Dirt band bends the law with a show at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
Hayden Haddock: The Texas country band returns to town for a show at Chesney’s Whiskey Saloon. (9 p.m. Saturday; 715 S. Polk St.; cover)
The Upper Strata: The dada-esque European indie duo flies in for a show at The 806 Coffee + Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
1218: The regional rock band takes the stage with Bardown at Zombiez Bar & Grill. (9 p.m. Saturday; 711 S. 10th Ave.; cover $5; 806-331-7305)
Mark Patterson: The Cedar Shack offers a night of live music from the Amarillo singer. (10 p.m. Saturday; 5005 River Road; no cover; 806-383-2646)
Secret Society Nightmare Before Easter Rave: The latest party will take place in a top-secret location, featuring numerous DJs, light show and bar. (10 p.m. Saturday; tickets $10 to $20; social media @LiveCapitalTX and @SecretSocietyTX or livecapitalshows@gmail.com)
Sunday
Monday
“The Ark and the Darkness”: This faith-based documentary purports to prove the existence of Noah’s Ark—alongside the dinosaurs. (7:20 p.m. Monday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; and Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)
Margo Cilker: No foolin’. The touring country-folk artist headlines a High Plains Public Radio Living Room Concert at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (7 p.m. Monday; 3100 S.W. Sixth Ave.; suggested donation $15; 806-681-4050)
April 2
“Someone Like You”: The romance drama comes to the screen in special engagements. (various times April 2 to 11; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; and Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)
“Journey to the East”: The Amarillo College Piano Series concludes for the year with this concert featuring Drs. Alex Lee and Sophie Hung. (7:30 p.m. April 2; AC Concert Hall Theatre on the Washington Street campus; free; 806-371-5340)
Ongoing
Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out ongoing exhibitions at the Amarillo mainstay. (2200 S. Van Buren St.; 806-371-5050)
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum: Take in “Texas Lakes Trail: Chisholm Trail” through April 27 and “Ranching Remudas” through July 27. (2601 E. Interstate 40; 806-376-5181)
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” through March 2025 plus the bison-themed exhibition “The Fall and Rise of an American Icon” through September and a special “Día de los Muertos” exhibition through Nov. 3. (2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; 806-651-2244)
The Simulated Universe: Amarillo’s newest attraction is this immersive art experience a la Meow Wolf. (noon to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays; 1215 S.W. 10th Ave.; reservations required; 832-690-7731 or thesimulateduniverse@gmail.com
Wonderland Park: The 2024 season kicks off at Amarillo’s amusement park. (Saturday and 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.
