Drinking/dining events
Friday the 13th Party: Pondaseta Brewing Co. bucks superstition with this fest featuring music from Amarillo rockers Trench Rat, a burger special and its last keg of Dark Czech lager We Own the Night. (6 p.m. Jan. 13; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Tri-State Open Chili Championship: The annual fundraiser for Make-a-Wish returns, with cook teams vying for your tastebuds. (11:30 a.m. Jan. 14; Rex Baxter Building on the Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; admission charge; 806-376-7767)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Brunch: After your activities on this day of service, enjoy brunch at The Drunken Oyster. (11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 16; 7606 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6668)
MLK Day Brunch: Fortify yourself for giving back with a midday meal at Savór. (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 16; 7669 Hillside Road, Suite 600; 806-310-2600)
Dinner in the Dark: Rely on senses beyond sight for this special night at Savór. (7:30 p.m. Jan. 17; 7669 Hillside Road, Suite 600; reservations $100; 806-310-2600)
The Big Cheese: Gird yourself for this mac & cheese cookoff for The Hope & Healing Place. (6 p.m. Jan. 19; Rex Baxter Building on the Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; tickets $25; 806-371-8998)
Live music
Dan “The Piano Man” Hanson: The Amarillo musician tickles the ivories every Thursday at Public House. (5:30 p.m. Jan. 12, 19 and 26; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Jonathan Guidi and Jason Hodges: The Amarillo blues-rockers provide tunes weekly on Thursdays at Smokey Joe’s. (6 p.m. Jan. 12, 19 and 26; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo favorite slings songs every Friday at Napoli’s Italian Restaurant. (7 p.m. Jan. 13 and 20; 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)
The Tweeks: The Amarillo party band hits Route 66 for a gig at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. Jan. 13; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Rak-45: The Amarillo rockers promise a blast in downtown Amarillo for a show at Charlee’s Bar & Grill. (7 p.m. Jan. 14; 614 S. Polk St.; 806-376-4700)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo rockers bring the party to Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. Jan. 14; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer brings tunes to Tokyo Steakhouse every Saturday. (8:30 p.m. Jan. 14 and 21; 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-358-8888)
Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo rock guitarist offers tunes every Sunday at Smokey Joe’s. (3 p.m. Jan. 15 and 22; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
James Owens: The talented Amarillo musician tries to make your Mondays bearable every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. Jan. 16; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Ace Rodriguez and Stacy Saenz: The Amarillo rock duo brings the noise every Tuesday at Smokey Joe’s. (6 p.m. Jan. 17 and 24; 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. Jan. 17 and 24; 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
Andy Chase: One of Amarillo’s favorite singer-songwriters offers tunes every Wednesday at Public House. (6 p.m. Jan. 18 and 25; 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. Jan. 18 and 25; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Ty Blackburn: The Amarillo cowboy singer heads underground for a show in the Paramount Recreation Club, The Barfield’s speakeasy. (7 p.m. Jan. 18; 600 S. Polk St.; no cover; 806-414-2200)
Ri Wolf: The Amarillo singer-songwriter offers tunes for your brews at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. Jan. 18; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Gabe Marinez: The Amarillo rocker battles the Monday blues every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. Jan. 23; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Gunner Fore: The Texas country singer heads underground for a solo show in the Paramount Recreation Club, The Barfield’s speakeasy. (7 p.m. Jan. 25; 600 S. Polk St.; no cover; 806-414-2200)
Ri Wolf: The Amarillo singer-songwriter heads for the hills for a show at Twin Peaks. (7 p.m. Jan. 25; 2401 S. Soncy Road; 806-243-5270)
