Drinking / dining events
Christmas Sip & Shop: Creek House Honey Farm celebrates the holidays with food trucks, discounts, seasonal treats and more. (4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 19; 5015 Fourth Ave. in Canyon; 806-381-3446)
Drunken Oyster Seventh Anniversary: Enjoy a special menu and music from party band Velvet Funk. (7 p.m. Dec. 19; 7606 S.W. 45th Ave.; reservations suggested; 806-418-6668)
Carol-Oke Brunch: Crush’s holiday party features a Christmas outfit contest, karaoke and more. (11 a.m. Dec. 21; 627 S. Polk St.; reservations suggested; 806-418-2011)
A Sad Monkey Christmas Party: Sad Monkey Mercantile gets into the season with a day-long celebration, featuring music from Bomb City Bluegrass, Riley Evyn and duo Tanner & Ansley, plus a special appearance by Santa Claus. (2 to 9 p.m. Dec. 21; 9800 Texas Highway 217; 806-488-2658)
A Christmas Murder Mystery: Test your luck at solving a holiday homicide in this event by Longhorn Murder Mysteries. (7 p.m. Dec. 21; 3501 S.W. 45th Ave.; tickets $50; 443) 889-7510)
Mistletoe and Mystery: Amarillo Escape and Mystery brings a holiday-themed dinner party to Cactus Cove Inn & Suites. (7 p.m. Dec. 21; 2501 E. Interstate 40; tickets $65; 806-414-2382)
Breakfast with Santa: The Big Texan will fill Mr. Claus up for his big sleigh ride; kids and families are invited to join in. (8 to 11 a.m. Dec. 22; 7701 E. Interstate 40; 806-372-6000)
Ugly Sweater Bingo: Don ye now your foulest apparel for this brunch party at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 22; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Santa en el Barrio: Señor Braceros hosts the jolly old elf in a holiday party with music from Grupo Kazztigo and Los Hermanos Peña. (2 p.m. Dec. 22; 1915 E. Interstate 40; 806-352-4598)
All-Night Christmas Breakfast: Feed Me offers a 24-hour, mostly vegan holiday breakfast. (8 p.m. Dec. 24 to 11 a.m. Dec. 25; 3407 W. Amarillo Blvd.; 806-600-0986)
Big Texan Christmas Buffet: The iconic restaurant offers diners a chance to take a holiday from the kitchen. (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 25; 7701 E. Interstate 40; 806-372-6000)
Bar Z New Year’s Eve: Jackie Haney & The Geezers Gone Wild headline Bar Z Winery’s holiday fest, featuring costume contests and Willy’s BBQ Stop food truck. (5 p.m. Dec. 31; 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541; cover $5; 806-488-2214)
Toscana New Year’s Eve: The Italian steakhouse offers two seatings of a four-course chef’s table menu. (6 and 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31; 600 S. Polk St.; reservations $99; 806-414-2200)
Drunken Oyster New Year’s Eve: Enjoy a special menu and music from blues-rockers Touching Voodoo. (7 p.m. Dec. 31; 7606 S.W. 45th Ave.; reservations suggested; 806-418-6668)
Speakeasy Murder Mystery: Amarillo Escape and Mystery brings a Roaring ’20s-themed dinner party to Cactus Cove Inn & Suites. (7 p.m. Dec. 31; 2501 E. Interstate 40; tickets $65; 806-414-2382)
Boot Scootin’ New Year’s Bash: The Buster Bledsoe Band will headline the party at the Khiva Shrine. (8 p.m. Dec. 31; tickets $45 in advance, $50 at the door; 305 S.E. Fifth Ave.; 806-373-2845)
Metropolitan New Year’s Eve: Metropolitan Steak & Seafood offers a full menu and music from Big G & The Tradewinds. (8 p.m. Dec. 31; 9181 Town Square Blvd., Suite 1201; reservations suggested; 806-242-0117)
NYE: The Fire & Ice Experience: Amarillo Little Theatre offers its first New Year’s Eve gala, with heavy hors d’oeuvres, music from Atlanta band BMusik and more. (8 p.m. Dec. 31; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; tickets $100 and up; 806-355-9991)
Western Horseman New Year’s Eve: The country club and restaurant will feature Caroline Grace & The Wild Horse with Willie Chuck, along with a three-course meal. (8 p.m. Dec. 31; 2501 E. Interstate 40; dinner for $100, music alone $20 in advance, $25 at the door; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
New Year’s Eve Dinner in the Dark: Enjoy a meal with senses beyond sight at this special holiday dinner at Savór. (10 p.m. Dec. 31; 7669 Hillside Road, Suite 600; reservations $125; 806-310-2600)
Live music
Note: Call ahead to check on holiday hours.
Dan “The Piano Man” Hanson: The Amarillo musician tickles the ivories every Thursday at Public House. (5:30 p.m. Dec. 19; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo singer offers a dinner show at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Dec. 19; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Amy Hart: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Dec. 19; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Bryan Robertson: The country singer brings the twang to Canyon’s West Texas Sports Grill. (8 p.m. Dec. 19; 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 204, in Canyon; 806-452-7135)
Dana Cooper: The touring folk singer returns to town for an album release party at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (7 p.m. Dec. 19; 3100 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)
Christopher Erin: Kick off the weekend with the Amarillo country singer at Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Dec. 19; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo musician sings for her (and your!) dinner at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Dec. 20; 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. Dec. 20; 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)
Brad Sanders: The Stray Sons singer goes acoustic at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (7 p.m. Dec. 20; 3100 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)
Ghosts of Gray County: The regional rockers’ duo offers an acoustic show at the Golden Light Beer & Wine Garden. (7 p.m. Dec. 20; 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. Dec. 20; continues Dec. 21; 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-358-8888)
Boss 420: The Amarillo rock band rolls up a good time at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. Dec. 20; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Tanner Lane: The Amarillo country band saddles up for a night at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Dec. 20; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Summoning the Lich: The touring death metal band headlines a loud night at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (6 p.m. Dec. 21; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; cover $10; 806-418-6282)
Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo singer brings tasty tunes to Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Dec. 21; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Tommy Gallagher: The Amarillo country singer offers an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Dec. 21; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer cooks up some tunes for a two-night stand at Tokyo Steakhouse. (7:20 p.m. Dec. 21; 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-358-8888)
Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions: The Amarillo country-rock band encourages poor choices on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Dec. 21; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
The Shane Rogers Band: The Lubbock country band rides back to town for a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Dec. 21; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo guitarist plays the Sunday blues at Smokey Joe’s. (3 p.m. Dec. 22; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
James Owens: The Amarillo singer fights the Monday blahs every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. Dec. 23; 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. Dec. 24; 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
James Owens: The Amarillo singer offers a dinner show at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Dec. 26; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Bennie Miller: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Dec. 26; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Ty Van Valkenburg: The Amarillo country singer kicks off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Dec. 26; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo favorite serves up tunes at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Dec. 27; 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. Dec. 27; 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)
Logan Ellis: The Amarillo singer offers an acoustic show at the Golden Light Beer & Wine Garden. (7 p.m. Dec. 27; 6014 S. Western St.; 806-221-2337)
Plemons Bridge: The Americana band offers tunes at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (7 p.m. Dec. 27; 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. Dec. 27; continues Dec. 28; 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-358-8888)
SirKiss: Get down with the Amarillo rock band on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Dec. 27; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Fabian Romero: Enjoy classic country from this cowboy crooner at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Dec. 27; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Mike Fuller: The Amarillo folk singer offers a treat at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Dec. 28; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Big G & The Tradewinds: The Amarillo jazz combo makes some beautiful noise at the Drunken Oyster. (7 p.m. Dec. 28; 7606 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6668)
Jack Cryver and Dustin Young: The Amarillo singers offer an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Dec. 28; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer cooks up some tunes for a two-night stand at Tokyo Steakhouse. (7:20 p.m. Dec. 28; 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-358-8888)
New Generation Band: The young Amarillo rock band gets funky on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Dec. 28; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Fabian Romero: The traditional country singer saddles up for a second show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Dec. 28; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo guitarist plays the Sunday blues at Smokey Joe’s. (3 p.m. Dec. 29; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Gabe Marinez: The Amarillo rocker battles the Monday blues every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. Dec. 30; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour brings his full band for a New Year’s Eve party at 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. Dec. 31; 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
Josh Roberts: The Amarillo singer offers New Year’s Eve tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Dec. 31; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: The Amarillo country band rings in the New Year on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Dec. 31; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Andy Chase: The busy Amarillo singer brings his full band to play a New Year’s Eve party at Public House. (9:30 p.m. Dec. 31; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Dan “The Piano Man” Hanson: The Amarillo musician tickles the ivories every Thursday at Public House. (5:30 p.m. Jan. 2; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Mike Fuller: The Amarillo singer offers a dinner show at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Jan. 2; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Jonathan Guidi: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Jan. 2; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Live music: Kick off the weekend with an Amarillo band on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Jan. 2; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
