Drinking / dining events
Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)
Pint Night: Both 575 Pizzeria locations will tap kegs from Old Tascosa Brewing Co.. (6 p.m. Aug. 8; 2803 Civic Circle and 7710 Hillside Road; 806-322-5575)
Park Road 5 Going-Away Party: Pondaseta Brewing Co. empties the kegs and sells the last six-packs of its special brew in this fundraiser for 24 Hours in the Canyon. (5 p.m. Aug. 9; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
All Things Artful: The “Close Encounters of the Art Kind” fundraiser for Amarillo Art Institute will include ice cream served in homemade pottery bowls. (6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 9; 3701 Plains Blvd.; tickets $25 adults, $15 children; 806-354-8802)
Canyon Farmers Market: The summer tradition opens for the season with live music, activities, vendors and more. The market is open weekly through Sept. 28. (8 a.m. to noon Aug. 10 and 17; Fourth Avenue and 15th Street in Canyon; 806-567-0746)
Sunset Marketown: Amarillo’s newest market experience features artisans and artists alongside the Golden Spread Farmers Market. The market is open weekly through Sept. 28. (8 a.m. to noon Aug. 10 and 17; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-354-8802)
Food Truck Summer Bash: Ten local food trucks — including Stix, Tanks Burgers, Sweet Sipz, Yum Yum Hibachi, Oink, That Weird Place, Sugar Bomb City, Cocina on the Go, Pizza Nomad and Sno—are scheduled to take part in this end-of-season event. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 10; Northern Tool & Equipment, 2403 S. Soncy Road; 806-731-4224)
Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday: Celebrate the iconic bear in a family-friendly event at Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center, also featuring s’mores and Smokehouse Creek Fire survivor Cinder the Porcupine. (10 a.m. Aug. 10; 2301 N. Soncy Road; free; 806-352-6007)
Family Day: Amarillo Museum of Art throws open the doors to the family for an afternoon of activities, including live music, face painting, art activities, food from The Brunch Truck and Kona Ice, and more. (11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 10; 2200 S. Van Buren St.; free; 806-371-5050)
End of Summer Luau: Pondaseta Brewing Co. hosts this seasonal party with kiddie pools, tiki torches and more, with music from Hank Vincent. (noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 10; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
SummerWeen Market: Amarillo artists offer an array of goodies at this event at Idol Art Studio. (4 to 9 p.m. Aug. 10; 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)
Amarillo Margarita Festival: Starlight Ranch Event Center’s annual fiesta includes samples of 10 different margaritas, lucha libre wrestling, a chihuahua beauty pageant and music from Foo Fighters tribute act Fool Fighters. (6 p.m. Aug. 10; 1415 Sunrise Drive; tickets $15 to $150; 806-342-0515)
Date Night Wine Dinner: Bring your sweetie to this evening at Drunken Oyster, featuring two entrees, a bottle of wine or cocktails, and dessert. (7 p.m. Aug. 12; 7606 S.W. 45th Ave.; reservations required; 806-418-6668)
Lavender Fest: Creek House Honey Farm will be abuzz with this celebration of the fragrant flower, featuring cuttings, vendors, treats and more. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 17; 5005 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; 806-381-3446)
Monte Carlo Night: Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle hosts its fifth annual night of gaming, dining, dancing and more. (6 p.m. Aug. 17; 4100 S. Coulter St.; tickets $80 each, $150 couples, and above; 806-376-4571)
Golden Tiki Party: RR Bar gets beachy at a celebration where everyone gets lei’d, with food from Hawaiian Pasta Salad and That Weird Place, plus DJs GiantFeet and Bomb City Sound. (10 p.m. Aug. 17; 701 S. Georgia St.; 806-342-9000)
Folktale Wine Dinner: Get mythic with this five-course dinner at Public House. (7 p.m. Aug. 20; 3333 S. Coulter St., Suite A; reservations suggested; 806-398-7777)
Live music
Dan “The Piano Man” Hanson: The Amarillo musician tickles the ivories every Thursday at Public House. (5:30 p.m. Aug. 8, 15 and 22; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo favorite offers a dinner show at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Aug. 8; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Brass Wire Trio: The Amarillo combo hits the roof at Crush. (7 p.m. Aug. 8; 627 S. Polk St.; 806-418-2011)
Juju’s Jukebox: The Amarillo singer offers tunes with your slices at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Aug. 8; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Music in the Gardens: Amarillo band Rak-45 keeps the good times rolling at the Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual summer concert series, with food from Sushi Bomb. (7 p.m. Aug. 8; 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5 for members, $10 nonmembers; 806-352-6513)
Bryan Robertson: The country singer brings the twang weekly to Canyon’s West Texas Sports Grill. (8 p.m. Aug. 8, 15 and 22; 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 204, in Canyon; 806-452-7135)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo one-man band kicks off the weekend at Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Aug. 8; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Lyndi Leigh: The Amarillo singer fires it up at weekly shows at Wesley’s BBQ. (5 p.m. Aug. 9 and 16; 6406 River Road; 806-381-2893)
James Owens: The Amarillo singer sings for his (and your!) dinner at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Aug. 9; 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. Aug. 9 and 16; 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)
Ayden Hayes: The Lubbock country singer goes underground to the Barfield’s Paramount Recreation Club. (7 p.m. Aug. 9; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
Beyond Country: The Amarillo duo takes the stage at the Golden Light Beer & Wine Garden. (7 p.m. Aug. 9; 6014 S. Western St.; 806-221-2337)
Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions: The Amarillo country band continues the patio season at 9th Inning Brews & Bites. (7 p.m. Aug. 9; 3130 S. Soncy Road; 806-358-2222)
Plemons Bridge: The Amarillo-based Americana band hoists a few tunes at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (7 p.m. Aug. 9; 3100 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer cooks up some tunes for a two-night stand at Tokyo Steakhouse. (7:20 p.m. Aug. 9; continues Aug. 10; 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-358-8888)
Hangman: The Amarillo rockers take to the sand at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. Aug. 9; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; cover; 806-335-5644)
Brad Sanders: The Stray Sons singer goes acoustic at Buffalo Wild Wings. (8 p.m. Aug 9; 9511 E. Interstate 40; 806-335-2204)
Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: The Amarillo country band rocks out on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Aug. 9; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Ghosts of Gray County: The regional rock band opens up Sad Monkey Mercantile’s “Doug-Out” outdoor stage with The Ty Blackburn Band. (8 p.m. Aug. 9; 9800 Texas Highway 217; cover $10; 806-488-2658)
Stoney LaRue: The Red Dirt star returns to the area for a show at The Lumberyard, Canyon’s newest event center. (8 p.m. Aug. 9; 850 N. 23rd St.; tickets $25; 806- 804-3000)
Groove Anthem: The Amarillo band helps celebrate opening weekend of the new HB’s Café. (8:30 p.m. Aug. 9; 626 S. Polk St.)
Luke Prater: The rising Texas country star saddles up for a night at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Aug. 9; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Kayla Richardson: The Amarillo singer offers an outdoor show at Bar Z Winery. (5 p.m. Aug. 10; 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541; cover $5; 806-488-2214)
Mike Fuller: The Amarillo singer brings tasty tunes to Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Aug. 10; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Beyond Country: The Amarillo duo brings the twang to Teddy Jack’s. (7 p.m. Aug. 10; 5080 S. Coulter St.; 806-322-0113)
New Generation Band: The young Amarillo rockers tap into Georgia Street Taphouse. (7 p.m. Aug. 10; 2001 S. Georgia St.; 806-803-7000)
Zac Wilkerson: The Americana singer-songwriter returns home for a show at the Golden Light Beer & Wine Garden with opener Willie Chuck. (7 p.m. Aug. 10; 6014 S. Western St.; 806-221-2337)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer cooks up some tunes for a two-night stand at Tokyo Steakhouse. (7:20 p.m. Aug. 10; 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-358-8888)
The Roman Carbajal Band: The Amarillo rock band takes to the sand at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. Aug. 10; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; cover; 806-335-5644)
Colton Amerson: The country singer brings the noise to Canyon’s West Texas Sports Grill. (8 p.m. Aug. 10; 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 204, in Canyon; 806-452-7135)
Rak-45: The Amarillo band loads up for a rooftop show at Crush. (8 p.m. Aug. 10; 627 S. Polk St.; 806-418-2011)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo band rocks out on Sixth on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Aug. 10; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Katie Beth Trio: The Amarillo group helps celebrate opening weekend of the new HB’s Café. (8:30 p.m. Aug. 10; 626 S. Polk St.)
Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions: The Amarillo country-rock band encourages questionable choices at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Aug. 10; 2501 E. Interstate 40; cover; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo guitarist plays the Sunday blues at Smokey Joe’s. (3 p.m. Aug. 11 and 18; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Jonathan Guidi: The Touching Voodoo singer takes to the sand for a solo show at Shark Beach Burgers. (6 p.m. Aug. 12; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
James Owens: The Amarillo singer fights the Monday blahs every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. Aug. 12; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour brings tunes every Tuesday to 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. Aug. 13 and 20; 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
Colton Amerson: The Amarillo country singer offers patio tunes at Hummers Sports Cafe. (7 p.m. Aug. 13; 2600 Paramount Blvd., Suite B2; 806-353-0723)
Tim Wiles: An Amarillo singer offers dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Aug. 13; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Andy Chase: One of Amarillo’s favorite singer-songwriters offers tunes every Wednesday at Public House. (6 p.m. Aug. 14 and 21; 3333 S. Coulter St., Suite A; 806-398-7777)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo rock band offers midweek fun every Wednesday at Smokey Joe’s. (6 p.m. Aug. 14 and 21; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo singer offers dinner music at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Aug. 15; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Trent Britten: The Amarillo singer offers tunes with your slices at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Aug. 15; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Music in the Gardens: Amarillo band Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions keeps the good times rolling at the Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual summer concert series, with food from The Brunch Truck. (7 p.m. Aug. 15; 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5 for members, $10 nonmembers; 806-352-6513)
Ghosts of Gray County: The regional rockers go acoustic for a show at the Western Horseman. (8 p.m. Aug. 15; 2501 E. Interstate 40; cover; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Steven Birkenfeld: The country singer kicks off the weekend at Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Aug. 15; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo singer brings tasty tunes to Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Aug. 16; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer cooks up some tunes for a two-night stand at Tokyo Steakhouse. (7:20 p.m. Aug. 16; continues Aug. 17; 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-358-8888)
Touching Voodoo: The blues band gets down at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. Aug. 16; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
The Ty Blackburn Band: The Amarillo country act keeps the party rolling at the new HB’s Café. (7:30 p.m. Aug. 16; 626 S. Polk St.)
Brad Sanders: The Stray Sons singer goes acoustic at Buffalo Wild Wings. (8 p.m. Aug 16; 9511 E. Interstate 40; 806-335-2204)
Boss 420: The Amarillo band rolls up a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Aug. 16; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Joey Green: The Texas native and “Voice” veteran returns to town for a night at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Aug. 16; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Latin Explosion: A variety of Latin hip-hop stars bring tunes to a motorcycle show at Jorge’s Tacos Garcia. (5 p.m. Aug. 17; 1100 Ross St.; 806-371-0411)
Shelton Rohling: The Amarillo singer offers an outdoor show at Bar Z Winery. (5 p.m. Aug. 17; 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541; cover $5; 806-488-2214)
Arieon Keller: The Amarillo singer offers a dinner show at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Aug. 17; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Colton Amerson: The Amarillo country singer makes his debut at Golden Light Beer & Wine Garden. (7 p.m. Aug. 17; 6014 S. Western St.; 806-221-2337)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer cooks up some tunes for a two-night stand at Tokyo Steakhouse. (7:20 p.m. Aug. 17; 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-358-8888)
Sucker Punch Steve: The Amarillo rock band gets rowdy at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. Aug. 17; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; cover; 806-335-5644)
Scrambled Eggs: The Amarillo party band mixes it up on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Aug. 17; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Jon Hope & The Jackwagons: Hop on board with this Texas country band for a night at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Aug. 17; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Brass Wine Trio: The Amarillo jazz band offers an evening of music at Drunken Oyster. (7 p.m. Aug. 18; 7606 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6668)
Willie Chuck: The country singer takes to the sand for a solo show at Shark Beach Burgers. (6 p.m. Aug. 19; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Gabe Marinez: The Amarillo rocker battles the Monday blues every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. Aug. 19; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Rien Nash: The Amarillo singer offers dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Aug. 20; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Ghosts of Gray County: The rock band’s acoustic duo toss tunes at Buffalo Wild Wings. (9 p.m. Aug. 20; 5416 S. Coulter St.; 806-359-4386)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo favorite offers a dinner show at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Aug. 22; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Luis Torres: An Amarillo singer offers dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Aug. 22; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Music in the Gardens: Amarillo band Touching Voodoo keeps the good times rolling at the Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual summer concert series, with food from 806 Fix. (7 p.m. Aug. 22; 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5 for members, $10 nonmembers; 806-352-6513)
Steven Birkenfeld: The area country singer kicks off the weekend at Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Aug. 22; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Miscellaneous entertainment
“Boy Meets World” Trivia Night: Pondaseta Brewing Co. hosts a night of ’90s-era trivia. (7 p.m. Aug. 12; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
