CAN’T MISS WITH CHIP CHANDLER MAY 13

CAN’T MISS WITH CHIP CHANDLER MAY 13

Tuesday

Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour brings tunes every Tuesday to 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)

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

Skaldik: The Chilean punk band gets loud at High Fidelity Records. (7 p.m. 2818 SW Sixth Ave.; cover $5; 252-220-4729)

Wednesday

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)

Ezekiel Johnston: 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: West Texas A&M University music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha’s big band kicks off the outdoor concert series. (7 p.m. 1601 Kentucky St.; cover $15; 806-584-9571)

Thursday

“Final Destination Bloodlines”: The horror franchise gets new blood in this legacyquel. Also opening: horror flick “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” (Opens Thursday; 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)

Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo favorite offers a dinner show at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)

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

Sitcom Trivia Night: Tabletop Tavern Game Cafe will test your entertainment knowledge in this evening event. (7 p.m.  tabletoptavern24@gmail.com)

“Dreamgirls”: Amarillo Little Theatre closes out its season with the beloved musical inspired by Motown greats like The Supremes. (7:30 p.m.; continues through Sunday; ALT Allen Shankles MainStage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)

Dwight Yoakam and The Mavericks: It ain’t no cryin’ shame that the alt-country greats team up for a night of guitars, Cadillacs and great music. (7:30 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum; tickets $50 to $151; 806-378-3096)

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)

The Reeves Brothers: The Nevada honkytoners make their Amarillo debut at Bliss Horizon with openers Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions. (8 p.m. 9700 E. FM 1151; tickets $25; 806-676-8256)

Aireon Keller: The Amarillo singer kicks off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Friday

Sad Monkey Happy Kids: Eclectic touring one-man band Bobcat, The One and The Only and Ansley Beedy team up for a fundraiser for Free Guitars 4 Kids at Sad Monkey Mercantile. (5 to 8 p.m. 9800 Texas Highway 217; 800-692-1338)

Battle of the Bites: About 30 food trucks compete for audience favor and a slot in the city’s Independence Day +1 celebration July 5. (6 p.m. Friday; John Stiff Park, 45th Avenue and Bell Street; 806-378-3036)

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)

Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer brings the tunes to Club Elev8 at Level II Cocktail Lounge. (7 p.m. 626 S. Polk St.)

Chonda Pierce: The comedian brings her “Queen of Clean Comedy” tour back to town. (7 p.m. The Church at Quail Creek, 801 Tascosa Road; tickets $19.75 and up; 806-358-7681)

Ty Blackburn: 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)

West Texas Collective: The Amarillo band offers an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)

Boss 420: The Amarillo rock band rolls up a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: The Amarillo country band brings the party back to The Lumberyard’s patio. (8 p.m. 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; 806- 804-3000)

Darryl Felsberg: The former Amarillo comic brings the laughs home for a show with Matt Villegas at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (8 p.m. 7500 SW 45th Ave.; cover; 806-418-6282)

“Dreamgirls”: Amarillo Little Theatre closes out its season with the beloved musical inspired by Motown greats like The Supremes. (8 p.m.; continues through Sunday; ALT Allen Shankles MainStage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)

Zac Wilkerson: The former Amarillo singer with the golden voice comes home for a show with The Clay Gibson Band at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Buster Bledsoe and Tommy Gallagher: The Amarillo country singers team up for a tribute show to the great George Strait at The Western Horseman. (10 p.m. 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Saturday

“Kiki’s Delivery Service”: The classic anime film kicks off this year’s Studio Ghibli Fest. (various times Saturday through May 21; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

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

Big G & The Tradewinds: The Amarillo jazz band hits the roof at Crush. (7 p.m. 627 S. Polk St.; 806-418-2011)

Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer brings the party to Teddy Jack’s. (7 p.m. 5080 S. Coulter St.; 806-322-0113)

Woven Wild: The Amarillo country band takes the stage for an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)

The Damn Quails: The Texas country band flies back into town for  a show at Azteca Music Hall. (8 p.m. 500 N. FM 1912; cover charge; 806-335-9990)

“Dreamgirls”: Amarillo Little Theatre closes out its season with the beloved musical inspired by Motown greats like The Supremes. (8 p.m.; continues through Sunday; ALT Allen Shankles MainStage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)

Next to Kin: The Amarillo country band goes wild on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Donovan Amaya: The South Texas country singer heads to town for a show at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Reborn Country: The Amarillo country band takes a shot at Whiskey River. (9 p.m. 4001 SW 51st Ave.; 806-367-6163)

West Texas Collective: The Amarillo band gets down at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. 3101 SW Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)

Will Bannister: The New Mexico country singer returns to the stage at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

Relic: The Amarillo rockers get loud at Skooterz. (9:30 p.m. 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover; 806-679-0122)

Caroline Grace & The Wild Horses: The Oklahoma band rides into town for a show at The Western Horseman. (10 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Sunday

“Dreamgirls”: Amarillo Little Theatre closes out its season with the beloved musical inspired by Motown greats like The Supremes. (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 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

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 musician battles the Monday blues every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

May 20

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

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

Ongoing

Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out the Texas Panhandle Student Art show through Friday, 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)

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)

 

Author

  • 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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