Tuesday
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies kick off a homestand against the Tulsa Drillers. (11:05 a.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour brings tunes every Tuesday to 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
Casey Berry: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Amarillo College Brass Ensemble: The student musicians close out the spring semester. (7:30 p.m. AC Concert Hall Theatre on the Washington Street campus; free; 806-371-5340)
Wednesday
“Monty Python and the Holy Grail”: The super-silly Arthurian comedy gets 50th-anniversary screenings. (various times Wednesday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
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)
West Texas A&M University Concert and Symphonic Bands: The collegiate instrumentalists will close the spring semester with performances featuring favorites old and new. (6 and 8 p.m. Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus; free; 806-651-2840)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Wednesday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Tulsa Drillers. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Teresa Caputo: The Long Island Medium returns to call on the spirits in the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium. (7:30 p.m. 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $49 to $180; 806-378-3096)
Thursday
“Shadow Force”: Kerry Washington and Omar Sy team up for this action flick. Also opening: horror flick “Clown in a Cornfield” and “Fight or Flight” with Josh Hartnett. (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)
Makenzie Cooper: The Amarillo singer serves up tunes at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Jeremy Camp: The contemporary Christian star brings his “These Days” tour to the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts. (7 p.m. 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $24 to $85, VIP packages available; 806-378-3096)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Tulsa Drillers. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
“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 May 18; ALT Allen Shankles MainStage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
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)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo one-man band kicks off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
“Game of Thrones” Trivia: Test your knowledge of white walkers and dire wolves at this competition at MJ’s Saloon and Grill. (8 p.m. 3705 Olsen Blvd., Suite A; 806-398-0634)
Luis Torres: The Americana singer brings the tunes to Club Elev8 at Level II Cocktail Lounge. (8 p.m. 626 S. Polk St.)
Friday
Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo folk 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)
Karma: The Amarillo 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 Tulsa Drillers. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
Rob Schneider: The former “Saturday Night Live” star and erstwhile Deuce Bigalow brings his comic stylings to the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts. (7:30 p.m. 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $25 to $45; 806-378-3096)
“Dreamgirls”: Amarillo Little Theatre closes out its season with the beloved musical inspired by Motown greats like The Supremes. (8 p.m.; continues through May 18; ALT Allen Shankles MainStage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: The Amarillo country band promises a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Ginuwine: The R&B star rides a pony into town for a show at Azteca Music Hall. (8 p.m. Friday; 500 N. FM 1912; tickets $63; 806-335-9990)
Rhonda & The Radicals: Catch some tunes at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (8 p.m. 3100 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)
Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer saddles up for a show at the Western Horseman. (10 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
The Chancy Bernson Band: The Amarillo country band returns to the stage at Golden Light Cantina with Ben Garcia. (9 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Jay Statham: The Amarillo rocker heats it up at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Yellow City Comedy: The Amarillo comedy troupe brings the laughs to Butler’s Martini Bar. (9 p.m. 703 S. Polk St.; tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door; 806-359-8003)
Saturday
2025 Car Show: Check out all the rides at this fundraiser for United Way of Amarillo and Canyon. (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 4341 I-27; 806-358-4891)
“Spring Open House: Amarillo Railroad Museum hosts a closer look at all kinds of transportation. (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 3160 I Ave.; 806-335-3333)
Gals: This woman-centric shopping event at Arts in the Sunset will feature 60 vendors and food trucks. (11 a.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; 806-354-8802)
Cheers! To Mariposa: Enjoy games, food trucks, nature-themed activities and music from Bomb City Bluegrass as Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center celebrates the opening of its Mariposa Trails. (4 to 7 p.m. May 10; 2301 N. Soncy Road; tickets $20 with drinks, $10 without; 806-352-6007)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo favorite offers a treat at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Boss 420: The Amarillo rock band rolls up a good time in an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
Erratic & Friends: The local hip-hop performer headlines a showcase for new performers at The Atomic Yellow at Arts in the Sunset. (7 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; cover $10; atomicyellowict@gmail.com)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies continue a homestand against the Tulsa Drillers. (7:05 p.m.; continues through Sunday; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
“Dreamgirls”: Amarillo Little Theatre closes out its season with the beloved musical inspired by Motown greats like The Supremes. (8 p.m.; continues through May 18; ALT Allen Shankles MainStage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Galapalooza: Lubbock comedy troupe Laugh Hub City offers a pre-Mother’s Day show at Butler’s Martini Bar. (8 p.m. 703 S. Polk St.; tickets $13 to $23; 806-359-8003)
Randall King: The rising country star with Panhandle roots returns to town with opener David Lewis for a show at Azteca Music Hall. (8 p.m. 500 N. FM 1912; tickets $25 adults, $30 ages 18 to 20; 806-335-9990)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo party band goes wild on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Boss Texas: The Amarillo band gets down at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. 3101 SW Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
The Jon Young Band: The Americana band hits town for a show at The Western Horseman. (10 p.m. 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Lorraine-Dietrich: The Kansas City progressive rock band hits town for a show at The 806 Coffee + Café. (9 p.m. 2812 SW Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
The Smokin’ Oaks: The Red Dirt band brings the noise to Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Texas Transplants: The Amarillo rockers get loud at Skooterz. (9 p.m. 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover; 806-679-0122)
Zara Alexandra: The Colorado country singer rides into Hoots Pub with opener Jimmy Cantwell. (9 p.m. 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Sunday
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies close out a homestand against the Tulsa Drillers. (1:05 p.m. Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)
“Dreamgirls”: Amarillo Little Theatre closes out its season with the beloved musical inspired by Motown greats like The Supremes. (2:30 p.m.; continues through May 18; 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)
“New Girl” Trivia: Test your knowledge of the quirky sitcom at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. 7500 SW 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Gabe Marinez: The Amarillo rocker battles the Monday blues every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
May 13
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour slings tunes weekly at 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)
Ongoing
Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out the Texas Panhandle Student Art show through May 16, 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)
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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.
