Tuesday

“Moana 2”: Head out on another island adventure in this animated sequel. (Opens Tuesday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square; and Scene One Westgate Mall Cinemas, 7701 W. Interstate 40)

Makenzie Patton: 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)

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

Thursday

Lindi Leigh: The Amarillo singer offers an acoustic Thanksgiving show at Broken Spoke Lounge. (6 p.m. Thursday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)

Friday

Rockin’ Around the ALTree: Amarillo Little Theatre hosts a live telethon packed with local talent, all to raise funds for the theater during The Panhandle Gives. (7 to 10 p.m. Friday; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; 806-355-9991)

Roman Carbajal: The Amarillo singer heads underground at the Barfield’s Paramount Recreation Club speakeasy. (7 p.m. Friday; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)

Black Friday Rock Feast: Amarillo rockers Bardown, Berzerk, Horrid Demise and Odrot help you slam off those Thanksgiving calories at Rockwell Event Center. (8 p.m. Friday; 16301 Interstate 27 in Canyon; tickets $10 to $15; 806-683-2156)

Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions: The Amarillo rock band encourages poor decision making during a show on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Erick Willis: The Fort Worth country singer rides in for a night at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Friday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Rodney Branigan: The guitar-slinging hometown favorite returns stateside for a show at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Friday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

Jaxen Mannering: The Oklahoma country singer makes his debut at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

Saturday

Colton Amerson and Elias Balderas: The Amarillo duo offers an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Saturday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)

806 Black Out Party: New nightclub Bliss SixtySix hosts a night of electric fun with eight artists, headlined by Trayo. (7 p.m. Saturday; 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-910-6999)

Grimshire Mystery Dinner: Amarillo Escape and Mystery brings a dinner party to Cactus Cove Inn & Suites. (7 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; tickets $65; 806-414-2382)

Ri Wolf: The Amarillo country singer brings the twang to Sad Monkey Mercantile. (7 p.m. Nov. 22; 9800 Texas Highway 217; 806-488-2658)

Nine Eyes: The Amarillo country band offers up dance music at Western Cowpunchers Hall along with a potluck dinner. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; 10401 N. U.S. Highway 287; tickets $15; 806-341-6462)

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

La Pocima Norteña: The Tejano band headlines a big show at Azteca Music Hall. (8 p.m. Saturday; 500 N. Farm-to-Market Road 1912; tickets $70; 806-335-9990)

Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions: The Amarillo country-rock band makes some noise at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)

Mr. Scary: The Amarillo rock band promises a monstrously good time at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)

The Roman Carbajal Band: Celebrate the Amarillo country band’s lead singer’s big day at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)

Dec. 3

Live music: Catch an Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Dec. 3; 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 the history of the world-famous breed. (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)

The Simulated Universe: Amarillo’s newest attraction is this immersive art experience a la Meow Wolf. (noon to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays; 1215 S.W. 10th Ave.; reservations required; 832-690-7731 or thesimulateduniverse@gmail.com)

 
 

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  • 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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