Tuesday
Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Celebration: All-you-can-eat pancakes and karaoke for St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral’s fundraiser. (5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday; 1200 S. Washington St.)
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour brings tunes every Tuesday to 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. Tuesday; 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
Colton Amerson: The Amarillo country singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Wednesday
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Wednesday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. Wednesday; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
The Stray Sons: Join the boys as they start their Spring Break tour. (9 p.m. Wednesday; Skooterz Bar & Grill, 4100 Bushland Blvd.; 806-310-9509)
The Hail Bop Group: Hailing from Ohio, the group is an “oscillating cluster” of artists. (9 p.m. Wednesday; The 806 Coffee + Lounge, 2812 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-322-1806)
Thursday
2025 Women’s Leadership Conference: First annual luncheon and award presentation will feature New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Buchanan. (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Grand Plaza, 401 S. Buchanan St.; 806-374-0802)
Dan “The Piano Man” Hanson: The Amarillo musician tickles the ivories every Thursday at Public House. (5:30 p.m. Thursday; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
“Mickey 17”: Action/adventure from Bong Joon Ho (Parasite) based on the novel “Mickey 7” by Edward Ashton. Also opening: drama “Rule Breakers”; (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)
First Thursday Art + Music: Art opening with Irv Perex and music by The Dirty Licks (art 7 p.m.; music 9 p.m. Thursday; The 806 Coffee + Lounge, 2812 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-322-1806)
Friday
First Friday Art Walk: Free, family-friendly monthly event at Arts in the Sunset features local artists, food trucks, and this month, a Water Media Show in the Ann Crouch Gallery. (5-9 p.m. Friday; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-354-8802)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo favorite slings songs every Friday at Napoli’s Italian Restaurant. (7 p.m. Friday; 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)
Mike Fuller and the Repeat Offenders: Amarillo favorites bring tunes to the Old Tascosa Brewing Company. (7 p.m. Friday; 3100 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)
Rain Division withTravis Roberts: The country singer returns to the stage at the Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Friday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Joe Trevino Band: The country band rides into the Western Horseman. (10 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Saturday
Blooms & Bargains Vendor Show: Smile Big’s fundraiser will offer shopping and food. (11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.; entry fee $5)
Make A Wish Car Show: Annual fundraiser is presented by the Panhandle Council of Car Clubs for the 40th year. (10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; continues Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St.; 806-378-3096)
Blue Kaiju: With Corrosive Wrath, Oberon, Gardens Grove and Hellgrammites. (doors 6 p.m.; show 7 p.m. Saturday; Sunset Underground, 3701 Plains Blvd.)
Jade & Juju: Enjoy a free music night inside Shark Beach’s heated venue. (7 p.m. Saturday; 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
Grupo Secretto: (8 p.m. Saturday; David’s Events Night Club, 714 N. Fillmore St.)
The Barlow with Tanner Lane: The Colorado Red Dirt-rock band entertains at The Western Horseman. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Grayson Lee: With Logan Ellis. The Texas native brings the twang to Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Sunday
Make A Wish Car Show: Annual fundraiser is presented by the Panhandle Council of Car Clubs for the 40th year. (10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St.; 806-378-3096)
Sunset Sundays: DJ Roro and DJ Antonio spin the best throwbacks, R&B and house music. Full bar and food trucks. (4-9 p.m. Sunday; Bliss Horizon, 9700 E. FM 1151)
Andy Grammer Monster Tour: Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter hits the stage with opener Sheppard. (8 p.m. Sunday; Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; 806-378-3096)
Sunday Jazz! (9 p.m. Sunday; The 806 Coffee + Lounge, 2812 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-322-1806)
Monday
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Monday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. Monday; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
March 11
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour slings tunes weekly at 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. March 11; 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
Clark Paige: The Amarillo country singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. March 11; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Bonnie Raitt Live 2025: The legendary performer entertains for one night. (7:30 p.m. March 11; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St.; 806-378-3096)
Ongoing
Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out “Layered Lives: The Art of Nine Contemporary Cuban Women” through March 23 plus 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)
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.
