CAN’T MISS WITH CHIP CHANDLER NOV. 19

Tuesday

Martha Wells Book Signing: The author, whose “The Murderbot Diaries” is being adapted by Apple TV+, will sign copies of her earlier fantasy novel, “Wheel of the Infinite.” (6 p.m. Tuesday; Chapterhouse Books, 3317 S.W. Sixth Ave.; RSVPs suggested; hello@chapterhousebookstore.com)  

Miranda Pjesky: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)

Amarillo College Jazz Band: Enjoy classics and other favorites at this fall concert. (7:30 p.m. Tuesday; AC Concert Hall Theatre; free; 806-371-5340)

Wednesday

The Solano Project: The Amarillo band rocks away the midweek blues on Smokey Joe’s patio. (6 p.m. Wednesday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

“The Fifth Element”: The cult-favorite sci-fi flick returns to the big screen. (7 p.m. Wednesday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Logan Ellis: The Amarillo singer celebrates humpday at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. Wednesday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)

Thursday

“Wicked”: The gravity-defying musical comes to the big screen with a cast headlined by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Also opening: action sequel “Gladiator II” and historical biopic “Bonhoeffer.” (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square; and Scene One Westgate Mall Cinemas, 7701 W. Interstate 40)

The Farmers Market at the Country Corner: Buy from local producers south of Amarillo at this market, closing this week. (5 to 8 p.m. Thursday; 2210 E. Farm-to-Market Rd 1151; 575-779-9499)

Amarillo College Guitar Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra: Take in a pair of performances at this fall concert. (6 p.m. Thursday; AC Concert Hall Theatre; free; 806-371-5340)

Tidings of the Trees: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum opens its holiday season with this party featuring Christmas carols, hors d’oeuvres from Girasol Bakery and trees created by artists and businesses. (6 p.m. Thursday; 2503 Fourth Ave.; tickets $100 and above; 806-651-2244)

Taste of The Holidays: A Culinary Journey: The Panhandle chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association teams rising stars from AmTech Career Academy with Ben E. Keith chef specialists for a four-course dinner with wines provided by Reed Beverages. (6:30 p.m. Thursday; 3701 S.E. 25th Ave.; tickets $130)

Gary Bass: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Thursday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)

“Falling into Dance”: West Texas A&M University Dance seniors choreograph their own solo and group numbers for this annual concert. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; continues through Sunday; Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex Happy State Bank Studio Theatre; tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff; 806-651-2780)

Christopher Erin: Kick off the weekend with the Amarillo country singer at Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Thursday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Friday

Steve Wik and Chuck Ruby: The Chicago blues rockers hit town for a show at Broken Spoke Lounge. (6 p.m. Friday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)

Amarillo Wranglers: The hometown hockey team hunts down a victory over the El Paso Rhinos. (7 p.m. Friday; continues Saturday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $26; 806-378-3096)

Michael Coon with Johnny Reverb and Buddy Squyres: The classic Amarillo blues-rockers team up for a show at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (7 p.m. Friday; 3100 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)

Amarillo Symphony: The orchestra teams with the Amarillo Master Chorale for a pops concert packed with songs from films such as “Star Wars,” “Star Trek,” “Back to the Future” and more. (7:30 p.m. Friday; continues Saturday; Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $21 to $71; 806-376-8782)

“Charlotte’s Web”: Amarillo Little Theatre Academy students stage this heartwarming classic about a spider and a special pig. Performances are sold out, but try your luck with the waiting list. (7:30 p.m. Friday; continues through Sunday; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; 806-355-9991)

“Falling into Dance”: West Texas A&M University Dance seniors choreograph their own solo and group numbers for this annual concert. (7:30 p.m. Friday; continues through Sunday; Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex Happy State Bank Studio Theatre; tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff; 806-651-2780)

Conjunto Azabache: The Tejano band headlines a night of luxury dancing at Hacienda Las Flores. (8 p.m. Friday; 10695 N. Highway 287; tickets $30; 806-726-0792)

Timmy Two Toes & The Prophets: The Amarillo rock band foresees a good show on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Bomb City Bar Fights: Watch out for flying barstools as this fight troupe takes over Skooterz. (9 p.m. Friday; 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover; 806-679-0122)

Keaton Adams: The rising Texas country star takes the stage at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Friday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

The Mark Patterson Band: The Lubbock country band rides in for a night at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Paul Val: The touring blues-rocker flies into Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Saturday

Amarillo Super Mini-Con: Celebrate the best of pop culture at this two-day convention. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; continues Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St.; 806-378-3096)

Merry and Bright Craft Show: The expo returns for a second year of holiday shopping options. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; First Christian Church, 3001 Wolflin Ave.; free, donations accepted; 806-355-6526)

Amarillo Symphony: The orchestra teams with the Amarillo Master Chorale for a pops concert packed with songs from films such as “Star Wars,” “Star Trek,” “Back to the Future” and more. (2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $21 to $71; 806-376-8782)

“Charlotte’s Web”: Amarillo Little Theatre Academy students stage this heartwarming classic about a spider and a special pig. Performances are sold out, but try your luck with the waiting list. (2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; continues through Sunday; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; 806-355-9991)

Amarillo Wranglers: The hometown hockey team hunts down a victory over the El Paso Rhinos. (7 p.m. Saturday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $15 to $26; 806-378-3096)

Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo favorite hits the sand at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Saturday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)

“Falling into Dance”: West Texas A&M University Dance seniors choreograph their own solo and group numbers for this annual concert. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; continues through Sunday; Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex Happy State Bank Studio Theatre; tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff; 806-651-2780)

Sirkiss: The Amarillo rock band gets down on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

The Buster Bledsoe Band: The Amarillo country band takes a shot at Whiskey River. (9 p.m. Saturday; 4001 S.W. 51st Ave.; 806-367-6163)

The Mark Patterson Band: The Lubbock band offers up another local show, this time at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

The Shane Rogers Band: The Lubbock country band returns for a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

West Texas Collective: The Texas country act brings a show to Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)

Red and Black Ball: Celebrate RR Bar’s 20th anniversary in a party with music provided by DJ GiantFeet and Bomb City Sound. (10 p.m. Saturday; 701 S. Georgia St.; 806-342-9000)

Sunday

Amarillo Super Mini-Con: Celebrate the best of pop culture at this two-day convention. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St.; 806-378-3096)

“Charlotte’s Web”: Amarillo Little Theatre Academy students stage this heartwarming classic about a spider and a special pig. Performances are sold out, but try your luck with the waiting list. (2:30 p.m. Sunday; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; 806-355-9991)

“Falling into Dance”: West Texas A&M University Dance seniors choreograph their own solo and group numbers for this annual concert. (2:30 p.m. Sunday; Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex Happy State Bank Studio Theatre; tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff; 806-651-2780)

“Pom Poko”: Celebrate the 30th anniversary of this anime favorite during the Studio Ghibli Fest. (3 p.m. Sunday; continues Nov. 27; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Cirque Dreams: Fly into the holiday spirit with this touring dance show. (6 p.m. Sunday; Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $29 to $99; 806-378-3096)

Monday

“The Tale of Princess Kayuga”: This gorgeous anime film returns to screens for the Studio Ghibli Fest. (7 p.m. Monday; continues Nov. 27; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Nov. 26

Makenzie Patton: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Nov. 26; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)

Ongoing

Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out “Shades of Compassion” through Dec. 29 and “Unpacked: Refugee Baggage” through Jan. 5 at the Amarillo mainstay. (2200 S. Van Buren St.; 806-371-5050)

American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum: Take in “Wrangler Women of Influence: Long Live Cowgirls!” through Nov. 23. (2601 E. Interstate 40; 806-376-5181)

Arts in the Sunset: The community gallery hosts National Geographic’s exhibition of “The Greatest Wildlife Photographs” through Dec. 22. Plus, check out Window on a Wider World’s 11th annual Youth Art Show through Saturday. (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” through March plus the 2024 Regional Art Faculty Show through Jan. 5, “Remembering Adobe Walls” through May, and a special “Día de los Muertos” exhibition through Nov. 3. (2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; 806-651-2244)