Drinking / dining events
Tri-State Open Chili Championship: Warm up with hot bowls from top area cooks at this annual fundraiser for Make-A-Wish. (11:30 a.m. Jan. 11; Rex Baxter Building at the Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; 806-433-8181)
Macauley Vineyards Wine Dinner: Cellar 55 hosts its first wine dinner of 2025. Enjoy a five course meal with wine pairings from renowned Macauley Vineyards. (6:30 p.m. Jan. 14; 2800 Civic Circle; 806-322-7655)
Daou Winery Wine Dinner: Sip five wines from the Daou Winery in Paso Robles, each paired perfectly with its own small plate at Public House. (6:30 p.m. Jan. 14; 3333 S. Coulter, Suite A; reservations required; 806-398-7777)
El Magico Tequila Dinner: Enjoy a night of smoky, spicy drinks paired with a four-course meal at Nomad Napoletana. (6:30 p.m. Jan. 16; 614 S. Polk St.; reservations $60; 806-376-4700)
Live music
Dan “The Piano Man” Hanson: The Amarillo musician tickles the ivories every Thursday at Public House. (5:30 p.m. Jan. 9; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Aerion Keller: The Amarillo singer offers a dinner show at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Jan. 9; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Chad Miller: The Amarillo country singer offers an acoustic show at the Golden Light Beer & Wine Garden. (7 p.m. Jan. 9; 6014 S. Western St.; 806-221-2337)
Bryan Robertson: The country singer brings the twang to Canyon’s West Texas Sports Grill. (8 p.m. Jan. 9; 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 204, in Canyon; 806-452-7135)
Nelson McKinney: The singer kicks off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Jan. 9; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Mike Fuller: The Amarillo musician sings for his (and your!) dinner at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Jan. 10; 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. Jan. 10; 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)
Ri Wolf: The Amarillo country singer offers an acoustic show at the Golden Light Beer & Wine Garden. (7 p.m. Jan. 10; 6014 S. Western St.; 806-221-2337)
Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: Get down with the Amarillo country band on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Jan. 10; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Beaux Jenkins & The .357s: The Red Dirt band loads up for a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Jan. 10; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, ext. 2999)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo singer brings tasty tunes to Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Jan. 11; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Bobcat: The feral Amarillo rockabilly singer pours one out at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (7 p.m. Jan. 11; 3100 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)
Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer offers an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Jan. 11; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo party band gets funky on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Jan. 11; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Plemons Bridge: The Amarillo-based Americana band rocks out at The 806 Coffee + Lounge. (9 p.m. Jan. 11; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
State Line: The country band saddles up for a show at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Jan. 11; 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. Jan. 12; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Bryan Robertson: The country singer grills up a good time every Monday in January at Red River Steakhouse. (6 p.m. Jan. 13; 4332 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-316-5082)
James Owens: The Amarillo singer fights the Monday blahs every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. Jan. 13; 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. 14; 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
Brad Sanders: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Jan. 14; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo rock band offers midweek fun every Wednesday at Smokey Joe’s. (6 p.m. Jan. 15; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo songstress serves up tunes at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Jan. 16; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Justin Roberts: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Jan. 16; 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. Jan. 16; 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 204, in Canyon; 806-452-7135)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo favorite kicks off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Jan. 16; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Makenzie Patton: The Amarillo singer serves up tunes at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Jan. 17; 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. Jan. 17; 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)
Boss 420: The Amarillo rock band rolls up a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Jan. 17; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Scotty Alexander: The country singer makes his return to the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Jan. 17; 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo singer offers a treat at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Jan. 18; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Jade & Juju: The Amarillo singers offer an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. Jan. 18; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
New Generation Band: Catch some tunes from the young Amarillo rock band on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Jan. 18; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Jon Hope & The Jackwagons: Hitch a ride with the country band as they take the stage at the Western Horseman. (9 p.m. Jan. 18; 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. Jan. 19; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Bryan Robertson: The country singer grills up a good time every Monday in January at Red River Steakhouse. (6 p.m. Jan. 20; 4332 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-316-5082)
Gabe Marinez: The Amarillo rocker battles the Monday blues every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. Jan. 20; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour slings tunes weekly at 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. Jan. 21; 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo rock band offers midweek fun every Wednesday at Smokey Joe’s. (6 p.m. Jan. 22; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Dan “The Piano Man” Hanson: The Amarillo musician tickles the ivories every Thursday at Public House. (5:30 p.m. Jan. 23; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Bryan Robertson: The country singer brings the twang to Canyon’s West Texas Sports Grill. (8 p.m. Jan. 23; 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 204, in Canyon; 806-452-7135)
Luis Torres: The Amarillo singer offers a dinner show at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Jan. 23; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Aerion Keller: Catch the Amarillo singer offering dinner music at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Jan. 23; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Yvonne Perea: Kick off the weekend with the Amarillo singer-songwriter on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Jan. 23; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Miscellaneous entertainment
Comedy Night: Yellow City Comedy brings the laughs to Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (9 p.m. Jan. 11; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; no cover; 806-352-5050)
“Friends” Trivia Night: Test your knowledge of the beloved sitcom at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. Jan. 13; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
