Tuesday
“K-LOVE Live at Red Rocks”: Christian acts including MercyMe, Zach Williams, Jeremy Camp, We the Kingdom, Anne Wilson, CAIN, Blessing Offor and Hope Darst perform in the acclaimed concert venue. (7 p.m. Tuesday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Mike Fuller: The Amarillo folk singer offers tunes with your slices at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Tuesday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
“Songs of the Night”: The Amarillo College Piano Series continues with musicians Jazmin Black Grollemund and Dr. Nathaniel Fryml. (7:30 p.m. Tuesday; AC Concert Hall Theatre on the Washington Street campus; free; 806-371-5340)
Percussion Ensemble: The West Texas A&M University student musicians offer a free fall concert. (7:30 p.m. Tuesday; Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on the WT campus in Canyon; free; 806-651-2840)
Late Night Savior and Acacia Ridge: The touring rock bands hit town to tear up the stage at Skooterz. (8 p.m. Tuesday; 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover; 806-679-0122)
Wednesday
“Titanic: The Musical”: The great ship goes down again in this filmed version of the acclaimed Broadway musical. (7 p.m. Wednesday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Muses on the Road: This touring witchy quartet swoops into town for a show at Aunt Eek’s Books & Curiosities. (7 p.m. Wednesday; 2900 S.W. Sixth Ave; $20 donation; 806-420-0021)
Thursday
“The Marvels”: A trio of heroines undertake a cosmic adventure in the latest MCU film. Also opening: the highly buzzed-about “The Holdovers” from director Alexander Payne. (Opens Thursday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; and Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)
“An Evening with S.C. Gwynne”: The acclaimed author (“Empire of the Summer Moon”) discusses his new tome, “His Majesty’s Airship,” in an event for Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. (6 p.m. Thursday; Legacy Hall in Jack B. Kelley Student Center at West Texas A&M University; tickets $20, or free for PPHM members; 806-651-5238)
Bryan Robertson: The Amarillo country singer kicks off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (7 p.m. Thursday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Josh Roberts: The Amarillo singer offers tunes with your slices at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Thursday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo: Working ranch cowboys return to the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum for a weekend of hard-riding competition. Don’t miss the accompanying youth rodeo or trade show, and if you can’t get tickets for Friday or Saturday, check out the watch parties in the Grand Plaza. (7 p.m. Thursday; continues through Sunday; 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $32 to $42; 806-378-3096)
“The Boys in the Band”: Amarillo Little Theatre stages this groundbreaking gay drama about a birthday party gone disastrously wrong. (Full disclosure: I’m on the production team, but I’d recommend it regardless. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; continues through Nov. 19; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
Jazz Bands: The West Texas A&M University student musicians offer a free fall concert. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on the WT campus in Canyon; free; 806-651-2840)
David Ramirez: The Austin-based Americana singer makes a return to Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Thursday; 2424 Hobbs Road; cover)
Vehicles: The touring indie band drives in for a show at The 806 Coffee + Lounge. (9 p.m. Thursday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
Friday
Pondaseta Fifth Anniversary Weekend: The brewing company celebrates its first half-decade with a weekend full of festivities, including five new beers to sample, eight bands and more. (Friday; continues through Sunday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; VIP passes $40 to $100; 806-418-6282)
Leonard Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch: Enjoy a corn maze, haunted maze, pumpkin patch and more at this new fall attraction, open weekends through Nov. 11. (6 to 9 p.m. Friday; 17670 Farm-to-Market Road 1062 in Canyon; admission prices vary; 806-452-9870)
The A-Town Rockers: The Amarillo band brings the party to the beach at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Friday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
John Depew: The touring folk singer headlines a Living Room Concert for High Plains Public radio at Starlight Canyon Bed & Breakfast. (7 p.m. Friday; 100 Brentwood Road; $15 suggested donation at gate; 806-336-1459)
New Generation Band: The Amarillo rock band offers an acoustic night at Mickey’s Place. (7 p.m. Friday; 1512 Fifth Ave. in Canyon; 806-452-7320)
WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo: Working ranch cowboys return to the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum for a weekend of hard-riding competition. Don’t miss the accompanying youth rodeo or trade show, and if you can’t get tickets for Friday or Saturday, check out the watch parties in the Grand Plaza. (7 p.m. Friday; continues through Sunday; 401 S. Buchanan St.; sold out, watch party tickets $20; 806-378-3096)
“The Boys in the Band”: Amarillo Little Theatre stages this groundbreaking gay drama about a birthday party gone disastrously wrong. (Full disclosure: I’m on the production team, but I’d recommend it regardless. (8 p.m. Friday; continues through Nov. 19; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
The Tweeks: The Amarillo party band brings the fun to Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Hangman: The Amarilo rock band returns to the stage at Skooterz. (9 p.m. Friday; 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover; 806-679-0122)
The Huser Brother Band: The young sibling band from Waco rocks into Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Friday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Nine Eyes: The Amarillo country band takes aim on a good time at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Friday; 2424 Hobbs Road; no cover)
Boss 420: The Amarillo rock band rolls up a good time at Whiskey River. (9:30 p.m. Friday; 4001 S.W. 51st Ave.; 806-367-6163)
Saturday
Pondaseta Fifth Anniversary Weekend: The brewing company celebrates its first half-decade with a weekend full of festivities, including five new beers to sample, eight bands and more. (Saturday; continues Sunday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; VIP passes $40 to $100; 806-418-6282)
Holiday Open House: Multiple businesses throughout Canyon launch the shopping season with deals, drinks, food, prizes and more. (10 a.m. Saturday; various locations in Canyon; 806-656-6835)
Holiday Open House and Makers Market: Get your jingle on among the artisans and food trucks at Pete’s Greenhouse. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 7300 Canyon Drive; 806-352-1664)
Leonard Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch: Enjoy a corn maze, haunted maze, pumpkin patch and more at this new fall attraction, open weekends through Nov. 11. (10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 17670 Farm-to-Market Road 1062 in Canyon; admission prices vary; 806-452-9870)
Route 66 Maker’s Market: Shop to your heart’s content among handcrafted items and curated finds at this Veterans Day event. (1 to 4 p.m. Saturday; The Garage, 2819 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-290-3735)
Insufficient Funds: The Amarillo party band hits the beach at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Saturday; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
John Depew: The touring folk singer offers an intimate show at Buffalo Grass Music Hall in Panhandle as part of High Plains Public Radio’s ambassadors series. (7 p.m. Saturday; 123 Main St. in Panhandle; 806-236-2933)
Local Filmmakers Showcase: Smile Big Texas hosts this evening of short films by Amarillo-area filmmakers. (7 p.m. Saturday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive; tickets $20; 806-930-4510)
WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo: Working ranch cowboys return to the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum for a weekend of hard-riding competition. Don’t miss the accompanying youth rodeo or trade show, and if you can’t get tickets for Friday or Saturday, check out the watch parties in the Grand Plaza. Stick around for the after-party with Jody Nix & The Texas Cowboys. (7 p.m. Saturday; continues through Sunday; 401 S. Buchanan St.; sold out, watch party tickets $20, after-hours party tickets $10; 806-378-3096)
“The Boys in the Band”: Amarillo Little Theatre stages this groundbreaking gay drama about a birthday party gone disastrously wrong. (Full disclosure: I’m on the production team, but I’d recommend it regardless. (8 p.m. Saturday; continues through Nov. 19; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo rock band will bring the noise to Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Saturday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Turnabout: Panhandle AIDS Support Organization’s annual drag fundraiser returns with a carnival theme. (8 p.m. Saturday; doors open at 6 p.m.; general admission $25, seats $100 and more; 806-372-1050)
Mike Chism & Hollow Point: The Amarillo country band loads up for a show at Broken Spoke Lounge. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover; 806-373-9149)
Parker Ryan: The Texas country singer swings back to town for a show at Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)
Seth Ward & The Silence: The Canyon country band makes some noise at Hoots Pub. (9 p.m. Saturday; 2424 Hobbs Road; no cover)
Will Banister: The New Mexico country singer takes a bow at Chesney’s Whiskey Saloon. (10 p.m. Saturday; 715 S. Polk St.; cover)
Sunday
Pondaseta Fifth Anniversary Weekend: The brewing company celebrates its first half-decade with a weekend full of festivities, including five new beers to sample, eight bands and more. (Sunday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; VIP passes $40 to $100; 806-418-6282)
“An All-Star Tribute to Lee Greenwood”: The super-patriotic country singer gets serenaded by an array of country and pop stars. (2 p.m. Sunday; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo: Working ranch cowboys return to the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum for a weekend of hard-riding competition. Don’t miss the accompanying youth rodeo or trade show. (2 p.m. Sunday; continues through Sunday; 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $32 to $42; 806-378-3096)
“The Boys in the Band”: Amarillo Little Theatre stages this groundbreaking gay drama about a birthday party gone disastrously wrong. (Full disclosure: I’m on the production team, but I’d recommend it regardless. (2:30 p.m. Sunday; continues through Nov. 19; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
“Scarface”: Say hello to this little classic in special 40th anniversary screenings. (3 and 7 p.m. Sunday; continues Nov. 15; Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)
Brass Choir: The West Texas A&M University student musicians offer a free fall concert. (7:30 p.m. Sunday; Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on the WT campus in Canyon; free; 806-651-2840)
Monday
“The Office” Trivia Night: Bone up on your Dunder-Mifflin miscellany for this game night at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. Monday; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Ongoing
Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out “Critical Mass: Photoworks by Meridel Rubenstein” through Dec. 3 and the AMoA biennial through Dec. 31 at the Amarillo mainstay. (2200 S. Van Buren St.; 806-371-5050)
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum: Take in “75 Years: The Evolution of The American Quarter Horse Journal,” on view through Nov. 25. (2601 E. Interstate 40; 806-376-5181)
Don Harrington Discovery Center: Explore the new permanent exhibition “Discover through Time” and the touring exhibit “Ocean Bound,” on view through Jan. 7. (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 the Georgia O’Keeffe-inspired “On the Edge of the Plains” and the Gisella Loeffler exhibition “Lots of Love, Gisella,” both on view through January, plus the bison-themed exhibition “The Fall and Rise of an American Icon” through September 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
Author
Chip is the senior communications specialist at West Texas A&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.