CAN’T MISS WITH CHIP CHANDLER MAY 20

CAN’T MISS WITH CHIP CHANDLER MAY 20

Tuesday

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

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)

Tanner Lane: 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: Esquire Jazz is featured in this week’s edition of the outdoor concert series. (7 p.m. 1601 Kentucky St.; cover $15; 806-584-9571)

Travis T. Warren: The Blind Melon frontman and Amarillo native returns to the stage with Tennessee Tuckness at Golden Light Cantina. (8 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover $15; 806-374-9237)

Thursday

“Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning”: Tom Cruise flings himself around madly in the latest and possibly final chapter of the long-running franchise. Also opening: drama “The Last Rodeo” and the live-action remake “Lilo & Stitch.” (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)

Mike Fuller: The Amarillo folk singer serves up tunes at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)

Dale Smith: The Amarillo one-man band taps into Georgia Street Taphouse. (7 p.m. 2001 S. Georgia St.; 806-803-7000)

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)

Horror Art Film Society: Artist Adrian Amiro-Wilson hosts an open art exhibition inspired by the vampire film “The Lost Boys.” (8 p.m. 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)

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

Friday

Makenzie Cooper: The Amarillo singer 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 Songs member offers a solo show at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (8 p.m. 3100 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)

Scrambled Eggs: The Amarillo band promises a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Straight Tequila Night: The ’90s country tribute act finds friends in low places at Bliss Horizon. (8 p.m. 9700 E. FM 1151; tickets $16 to $40; 806-676-8256)

Clark Griffin: The Amarillo singer offers a night of music at Butler’s. (9 p.m. 703 S. Polk St.; 806-359-8003)

Soul JackeT: The Amarillo band gets groovy at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Tristan Roberson: The Dallas-based country singer takes the stage at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

Gatlin Johnson: The Lubbock country band saddles up for a show at The Western Horseman. (10 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Saturday

Bad Magik Musik Fest: The 2025 edition of the outdoor music festival will feature Terror Tower, Sonic Bloom, Bennie Miller, Bardown, Turnkey Tyrants, Gardens Grove, and Dreamboat, with DJs miniFalda, Ashmead Stopher and RIP TRIPPY, plus more than 25 vendors and afterparties at Golden Light Cantina, The 806 Coffee + Lounge and RR Bar. (2 to 9 p.m. Sam Houston Park, Line Avenue and Western Street; free; 806-322-1806)

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

The Roman Carbajal Band: The Amarillo country-rock band offers a good time at an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Saturday; 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)

Touching Voodoo: The Amarillo blues-rock band brings the party to Teddy Jack’s. (7 p.m. 5080 S. Coulter St.; 806-322-0113)

Kansas with .38 Special: The classic rockers carry on, you wayward son, with a show at The Lumberyard. (7:30 p.m. 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; tickets $70, VIP available; 806- 804-3000)

Big G & The Tradewinds: The Amarillo combo lights it up at Butler’s. (8 p.m. 703 S. Polk St.; 806-359-8003)

Bring Me the Gypsee: The Amarillo party band goes wild on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

The Reid Freeman Band: The Lubbock country band heads to town for a show at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

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

Next to Kin: The Amarillo country band saddles up for a show at The Western Horseman. (10 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Sunday

Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo guitarist plays the Sunday blues at Smokey Joe’s. (3 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Bees at Breakfast: The touring emo band teams up with Native Crowds and Last of the Lights at Sunset Undeground at Arts in the Sunset. (7 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; cover $10; atomicyellowict@gmail.com)

The Solano Project: The Amarillo party band offers an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Sunday; 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)

Monday

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

Gabe Marinez: The Amarillo rocker fights the Monday blahs every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

May 27

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

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

Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies kick off a homestand against the Frisco RoughRiders. (7:05 p.m.; continues through June 1; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)

Ongoing

Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out 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. (Friday through Monday; 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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