Tuesday
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour brings tunes every Tuesday to 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 Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
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)
Colton Amerson: 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: Polk Street Jazz is featured in this week’s edition of the outdoor concert series. (7 p.m. 1601 Kentucky St.; cover $15; 806-584-9571)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Frisco RoughRiders. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Thursday
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)
Makenzie Cooper: The Amarillo singer offers a dinner show at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Brandon Trey Borup: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Colton Amerson: The Amarillo country singer provides music for your burgers at Bubba’s 33. (7 p.m. 2813 W. I-40; no cover; 806-353-0033)
History Trivia Night: Tabletop Tavern Game Cafe will test your knowledge of the past in this evening event. (7 p.m. 410 15th St., Canyon; 806-452-7072)
Travis Bishop: The Amarillo singer taps into Georgia Street Taphouse. (7 p.m. 2001 S. Georgia St.; 806-803-7000)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Frisco RoughRiders. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Celtic Throne II: Psalter of Ireland: The touring company promises an evening of Irish dance, music, theater and cinema. (7:30 p.m. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $60 to $70; 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)
Touching Voodoo: The Amarillo blues-rockers kick off the weekend at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
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)
Kinsey Allyn: The Amarillo singer gets her Irish on with a show at Beef ’O’ Brady’s. (7 p.m. 7306 SW 34th Ave.; 806-358-0997)
Red Dirt Rockers: The Amarillo country band offers an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Frisco RoughRiders. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
The Ty Blackburn Band: The Amarillo country band takes the stage with opener Carrey Thompson at The Lumberyard. (8 p.m. 850 N. 23rd St., Canyon; 806- 804-3000)
Jack Cryver & The Bad Decisions: The Amarillo band promises an evening you may regret (in the good way) on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Rhett Uhland & The Morning Shakes: The Amarillo country band gets loud at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; 806-440-1369; cover)
State Line: The 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
Werk the Rainbow Drag Brunch: Local drag family Haus of Mysfits kick off Pride Month at Drunken Oyster. (11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 7606 SW 45th Ave.; cover $10; 806-418-6668)
Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo folk singer offers a treat at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
LotusArt: Blooming Without Boundaries: Artist Alyssa Keese is featured in a new art exhibition opening at Idol Art Studio. (7 p.m. 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)
Touching Voodoo: The Amarillo blues-rock band offers a good time in an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Frisco RoughRiders. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Steve Story & Texas Swing: The country band offers up dance music at Western Cowpunchers Hall along with a potluck dinner. (7:30 p.m.; 10401 N. U.S. Highway 287; tickets $15; 806-341-6462)
Ty Blackburn: The Amarillo country singer offers an acoustic show at the Golden Light Beer & Wine Garden. (8 p.m. 6014 S. Western St.; 806-221-2337)
Hangman: The Amarillo rock band goes wild on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Aiden Logsdon, Jordan Nix and Travis Roberts: The Amarillo singers share the stage at Golden Light Cantina. (8 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
The Jimmy Lee Jordan Band: The touring Red Dirt band gets down at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. 3101 SW Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
Liquid Jimi: The Amarillo rock band makes some noise at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; 806-440-1369; cover)
Chris Coke & Renegade: The 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
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies finish a homestand against the Frisco RoughRiders. (1:05 p.m. Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
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)
June 3
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour slings tunes weekly at 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
Jim Laughlin June Jazz: The Amarillo College outdoor concert series kicks the season off with the Amarillo Jazz Society big band. (7 p.m. AC Washington Street campus; free; 806-371-5340)
Starlight Theatre: The Amarillo Parks and Recreation outdoor concert series returns with The Solano Project. (7 p.m. Sam Houston Park, Line Avenue and Western Street; free; 806-378-3036)
Live music: An 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 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 Sunday; times and ticket prices vary; 2601 Dumas Drive; 806-383-3344)
Author
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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.
