Drinking/dining events
Vegan Night: Enjoy an all-veggie menu at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (noon to 8 p.m. June 29; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Two-Year Celebration: Downtown food truck Mi Gente throws a party for its second anniversary — just so happening to coincide with the Sod Poodles’ Independence Weekend Block Party. (5 p.m. July 3 to 10 p.m. July 4; 800 S. Fillmore St.; 806-576-5467)
July 4 Brunch: Before you pop fireworks, pop some champagne corks at this special event at Sa*vór. (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 4; 7669 Hillside Road, Suite 600; reservations recommended; 806-310-2600)
Independence Day Brunch: Celebrate America’s birthday with some boozy treats at Drunken Oyster. (11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 4; 7606 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6668)
Date Night Pastabilities: Chef Tyler Ryen offers lessons in making your own pasta in this special event at Sa*vór. (7:30 p.m. July 11; 7669 Hillside Road, Suite 600; reservations $125; 806-310-2600)
Live music
Dan “The Piano Man” Hanson: The Amarillo musician tickles the ivories every Thursday at Public House. (5:30 p.m. June 29 and July 6 and 13; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
New Generation Band: The young Amarillo rock band goes acoustic at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. June 29; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Mike Fuller: The Amarillo singer spices up the night with a gig at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. June 30; 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. June 30 and July 7; 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)
Ri Wolf: Hit the roof at The Barfield for a show with this Amarillo country singer. (7 p.m. June 30; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
Beyond Country: Hit the beach with this country duo at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. June 30; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Bomb City Groove: The Amarillo soul band gets down for a show at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. June 30; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo singer offers brunch tunes at Sa*vór. (11 a.m. July 1; 7669 Hillside Road, Suite 600; 806-310-2600)
Rien Nash: Bar Z Winery’s outdoor music season continues with tunes from the Amarillo singer. (5 p.m. July 1; 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541; cover $5; 806-488-2214)
Rak-45: The Amarillo rock band loads up for a dinner show at Teddy Jack’s. (7 p.m. July 1; 5080 S. Coulter St.; 806-322-0113)
Rock N Roll Over: The touring KISS tribute band will rock and roll all night (-ish) at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. July 1; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Sirkiss: The rock band loads up for a show at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. July 1; 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 2 and 9; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Billy’s Band Aid Reunion: Shark Beach Burgers hosts a reunion of musicians affiliated with the legendary Amarillo music store, headlined by former owner Billy Stull. (5:30 p.m. July 2; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
James Owens: The Amarillo singer fights back against the Monday blahs every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. July 3; 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. July 5 and 12; 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. July 5 and 12; 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. July 5 and 12; 7408 S.W. 34th Ave.; 806-352-8226)
Jonathan Guidi and Jason Hodges: The Amarillo blues-rockers provide tunes weekly on Thursdays at Smokey Joe’s. (6 p.m. July 6 and 13; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo folk singer-songwriter offers two nights of tunes at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. July 6 and 7; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Velvet Funk: The Amarillo party band snazzes up Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. July 6; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Hank Vincent: The Amarillo country singer gets buzzed at Bomb City Distillery. (7 p.m. July 7; 306 S. Cleveland St.; 806-220-2662)
Lindsey Lane: Hit the beach with the Amarillo country diva at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. July 7; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Ghosts of Gray County: The Pampa rock band heads to the city for a show at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. July 7; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
James Owens: Bar Z Winery’s outdoor music season continues with tunes from the Amarillo singer. (5 p.m. July 8; 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541; cover $5; 806-488-2214)
Mike Fuller: The Amarillo singer brings delicious music to Pescaraz. (6 p.m. July 8; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Kandra Scott & Moon Jelly Music: Enjoy some soul tunes with your dinner at Drunken Oyster. (7 p.m. July 8; 7606 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6668)
Blake Nation: This Oklahoma-based Blake Shelton tribute act hits the sand with Amarillo country singer Ri Wolf at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. July 8; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; tickets $15; 806-335-5644)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo rock band hits the Mother Road for a show at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. July 8; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Open Mic Night: Hit the beach with your own guitar and show off your talents at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. July 9; 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. July 10; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
James Owens: The Amarillo singer offers a tasty night of entertainment at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. July 13; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Jaden Decker: The youthful touring singer brings his “Band of Angels” tour to Metropolitan–A Speakeasy. (8 p.m. July 13; 9181 Town Square Blvd., Suite 1201; 806-242-0117)
Velvet Funk: The Amarillo party band snazzes up Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. July 13; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Miscellaneous entertainment
Shark Beach Karaoke: Take the stage yourself every Thursday at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. June 29 and July 6 and 13; 1505 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1151; 806-335-5644)
Yellow City Comedy: The local comedians bring the laughs to a new venue, Dream Chasers Cafe inside Contagion Athletics. (7 p.m. June 30; 8210 W. Amarillo Blvd.; free; 806-599-4201
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)
Rooftop Karaoke Brunch: Hit the roof at Crush to celebrate the arrival of a new month with your favorite tunes. (11 a.m. July 1; 627 S. Polk St.; 806-418-2011)
Karaoke Wednesdays: Rock out with your bad self every hump day at Valore Italian Restaurant & Grill. (6 p.m. July 5 and 12; 900 S. Tyler St.; 806-545-7372)
“Schitt’s Creek” Trivia: It’s a little bit Alexis (and David, and Moira, and Johnny, and all the gang) with this game night at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. July 10; 7500 S.W. 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
