Drinking/dining events
Savor the Goods: Chef Delvin Wilson of Delvin’s Restaurant offers the very best of Southern soul food in this dinner fundraiser for Panhandle PBS. (6 p.m. July 27; Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.; tickets $75; 806-371-5477)
July Jazz: Esquire Jazz headlines this special event at Amarillo Botanical Gardens, featuring a wine tasting from Cask & Cork, food from Sumo Japanese Steakhouse, and more. (6:30 p.m. July 28; 1400 Streit Drive; admission $30 each or $50 couples; 806-352-6513)
(urban) Farm to Table: Square Mile Community Development’s second-annual fundraiser will feature food by Black Fig Food’s Ruthie Landelius (also a Brick & Elm columnist), as well as a tour of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church’s urban garden. (6:30 p.m. July 28; 4714 N.W. Fourth Ave.; tickets $150 or $250 for couples; 806-337-0683)
Summer Sizzle on the Square: The Shops at Wolflin Square host a block party, offering sidewalk sales, food trucks, live music and more, including Get Fit Amarillo’s Hot Blooded Run at 7:30 a.m. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 29; 1932 Civic Circle; 806-355-6131)
Original Harley Party: Family Support Services’ 28th annual fundraiser returns to the Amarillo National Center for a celebration featuring music by The Buster Bledsoe Band, Touching Voodoo and Too Far Gone, plus food, beverages, vendors and a fun run. (5 p.m. July 29; 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; tickets $90 for two; 806-342-2503)
Drunken Celebration: Celebrate the fast-approaching end of summer with a crawfish boil at Drunken Oyster, with music from Bryan Robertson and Velvet Funk. (11 a.m. to midnight Aug. 4; 7606 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6668)
Live music
Dan “The Piano Man” Hanson: The Amarillo musician tickles the ivories every Thursday at Public House. (5:30 p.m. July 27 and Aug. 3 and 10; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Touching Voodoo: The Amarillo blues-rock band shakes up the house at Smokey Joe’s. (6 p.m. July 27; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Mike Fuller: The Amarillo folk singer offers a tasty night of entertainment at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. July 27; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer headlines J’s Bar & Grill’s party on the patio. (7 p.m. July 27; 3130 S. Soncy Road, Suite 100; 806-358-2222)
Tennessee Tuckness: The beloved Amarillo singer offers tunes with your slices at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. July 27; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Party on the Patio: Savór hosts a three-day fest of outdoor music, starting with Chad Miller & The Good Fortune’s Red Dirt music night on Thursday, Funky Friday with Velvet Funk, and a luau with Amarillo oldies band Jackie Haney & The Geezers Gone Wild on Saturday. (7:30 p.m. July 27 to 29; 7669 Hillside Road, Suite 600; 806-310-2600)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo party band celebrates the night at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. July 13; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
James Owens: The Amarillo singer goes Italian for a show at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. July 28; 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. July 28 and Aug. 4; 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)
Ri Wolf: Enjoy tunes under the stars on The Barfield’s rooftop bar with the Amarillo country singer. (7 p.m. July 28; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
Insufficient Funds: Hit the beach with the Amarillo party band at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. July 28; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Lindsey Lane: The Amarillo country diva hits Sixth for a show at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. July 28; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Kayla Richardson: Bar Z Winery’s outdoor music season continues with tunes from the Amarillo singer. (5 p.m. July 29; 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541; cover $5; 806-488-2214)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo rock band hits the beach for a show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. July 29; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; no cover; 806-335-5644)
Bomb City Groove: Shake your groove thing with the Amarillo soul band at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. July 29; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo rock guitarist offers tunes every Sunday at Smokey Joe’s. (3 p.m. July 30 and Aug. 6; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
James Owens: The Amarillo singer fights back against the Monday blahs every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. July 31; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Andy Chase: One of Amarillo’s favorite singer-songwriters offers tunes every Wednesday at Public House. (6 p.m. Aug. 2 and 9; 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. 2 and 9; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Ty Blackburn: The Amarillo country singer offers tunes with your tacos every Wednesday at Fuzzy’s. (7 p.m. Aug. 2 and 9; 7408 S.W. 34th Ave.; 806-352-8226)
Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo folk singer-songwriter brings a night of favorites to Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Aug. 3; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo songstress sings for her (and your!) dinner in a two-night stand at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Aug. 4 and 5; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Kaleb Crump: Enjoy tunes from the Lubbock singer at The Barfield’s rooftop bar. (7 p.m. Aug. 4; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
Ri Wolf: The Amarillo country singer offers an acoustic show with your burgers and beer at the Golden Light Beer & Wine Garden. (7 p.m. Aug. 4; 6014 S. Western St.; 806-221-2337)
Bring Me the Gypsee: The Amarillo duo offers a night of varied tunes in a show at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. Aug. 4; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Tejano Blast in the Barrio: Bomb City Distillery hosts a quartet of Mexican bands in this live fiesta featuring food and drinks. (5 p.m. Aug. 5; 306 S. Cleveland St.; tickets $25 advance, $30 at door; 806-220-2662)
Mike Chism & Hollow Point: The Amarillo country band loads up for a show at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. Aug. 5; 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. Aug. 7; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Logan Ryan: Enjoy tunes underground in The Barfield’s Paramount Recreation Club speakeasy with the South Texas country singer. (7:30 p.m. Aug. 9; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
Dale Smith Celebration: The Tweaks and other Amarillo acts plan a blow-out tribute to ailing Amarillo musician Smith at Smokey Joe’s. (6 p.m. Aug. 10; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Mike Fuller: The Amarillo folk singer offers easy tunes over dinner at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Aug. 10; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Miscellaneous entertainment
Shark Beach Karaoke: Take the stage yourself every Thursday at the newly rebranded Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. July 27 and Aug. 3 and 10; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Yellow City Comedy: Austin-bound Amarillo comic Clemente Mike Villegas headlines this local comedy show at Bomb City Distillery. (9 p.m. July 28; 306 S. Cleveland St.; tickets $10; 806-220-2662)
Canyon Farmers Market: Check out wares from 75 vendors, plus food trucks, live music and more. (8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Sept. 30; Canyon downtown square; 806-567-0746)
Amarillo Community Market: Enjoy a day of shopping, food and live music around the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce as this summertime tradition continues. (8:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Sept. 9; 1000 S. Polk St.; free; 806-372-6744)
Salsa & Sangria: Get tipsy and take dancing lessons at this weekly event at Savór. (8:30 p.m. Aug. 2 and 9; 7669 Hillside Road, Suite 600; 806-310-2600)
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.