Drinking / dining events
Route 66 Celebration: The Shops at Wolflin Square joins in on the salute to the Mother Road with food trucks, shopping specials and more. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 7; 1932 Civic Circle; 806-355-6131)
Welcome to Summer Party: Palace Coffee Co. kicks off the season with barista demos, a DJ dance party, food trucks and more. (3 to 9 p.m. June 7; 2646 Wolflin Ave.; 806-476-0111)
Picnic in the Park: Amarillo Police Department officers will break bread with community members at this free event in Thompson Park. (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 13; 2401 Dumas Drive; 806-378-3036)
All-White Party: Social group Alpha Phi Alpha kicks off Juneteenth celebrations with this special dinner at Reed Beverage Co. (7 p.m. June 13; 3701 SE 25th Ave.; tickets $50 or $500 for tables; 812-841-3295 or 806-640-8184)
Lobster Fest: Bar 3 celebrates the delectable crustacean with fried tails, bisque, lobster rolls and lobster mac & cheese. (10 a.m. June 14; 9101 S. Coulter St.; 806-353-7003)
Father’s Day Brunch: Enjoy a delicious meal with dad at Drunken Oyster. (10 a.m. June 15; 7606 SW 45th Ave.; reservations suggested; 806-418-6668)
Father’s Day Lunch: Enjoy brews and bites with Pops at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (noon to 4 p.m. June 15; 7500 SW 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Live music
Dan “The Piano Man” Hanson: The Amarillo musician tickles the ivories every Thursday at Public House. (5:30 p.m. June 5; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Colton Amerson: The Amarillo country singer offers dinner music every Thursday at Valore. (6 p.m. June 5; 900 S. Tyler St.; 806-545-7372)
Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo folk singer offers a dinner show at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. June 5; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo singer taps into Georgia Street Taphouse. (7 p.m. June 5; 2001 S. Georgia St.; 806-803-7000)
Colton Hubbard: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. June 5; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
Music in the Gardens: Amarillo party band Insufficient Funds kicks off the season for the Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual summer concert series, with food from Cocina on the Go. (7 p.m. June 5; 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5 for members, $10 nonmembers; 806-352-6513)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo party band hopes for a home run at 9th Inning Brews and Bites. (7 p.m. June 5; 3130 S. Soncy Road; 806-358-2222)
Omar Rodriguez: The Boss Texas singer kicks off the weekend at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. June 5; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Bryan Robertson: The country singer brings the twang to Canyon’s West Texas Sports Grill. (8 p.m. June 5; 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 204, in Canyon; 806-452-7135)
Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions: The Amarillo country-rock band saddles up for a post-rodeo show at the Western Horseman. (10 p.m. June 5; 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Luis Torres: The Amarillo favorite returns to Pescaraz. (6 p.m. June 6; 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 6; 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)
Big G & The Tradewinds: The Amarillo jazz combo blows into Drunken Oyster. (7 p.m. June 6; 7606 SW 45th Ave.; 806-418-6668)
Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer brings the party to Teddy Jack’s. (7 p.m. June 6; 5080 S. Coulter St.; 806-322-0113)
Chris Janson and Pat Green: The country singers team up for a show at The Lumberyard. (7 p.m. June 6; 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; tickets $55 or $125 VIP; 806-804-3000)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo favorite offers a show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. June 6; 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
Touching Voodoo: The Amarillo blues-rock band hits the roof at Crush. (7 p.m. June 6; 627 S. Polk St.; 806-418-2011)
Trent Britten: The Amarillo country singer gets his Irish on with a show at Beef ’O’ Brady’s. (7 p.m. June 6; 7306 SW 34th Ave.; 806-358-0997)
Jackie Haney & Geezers Gone Wild: The Amarillo classic rock band brings the party to Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. June 6; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Scotty Alexander: The Nashville country singer teams up with Tanner Lane for a post-rodeo show at the Western Horseman. (10:30 p.m. June 6; 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Arieon Keller: The Amarillo singer offers a treat at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. June 7; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Pearl Gem and Nërvana: The tribute bands hit the sand with local openers Next to Kin at Shark Beach Burgers. (6 p.m. June 7; 1505 E. FM 1151; tickets $18.80 in advance, $24.55 at door; 806-335-5644)
Road Trip: The touring trio offers an acoustic show at the Golden Light Beer & Wine Garden. (7 p.m. June 7; 6014 S. Western St.; 806-221-2337)
Tom Buechi: The one-man-band offers dinner tunes at Mickey’s Place. (7 p.m. June 7; 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 103 in Canyon; 806-452-7320)
Goodbye Hollywood: The Amarillo rock band goes wild on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. June 7; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
9 Eyes: The Amarillo country band saddles up for a post-rodeo show with Casey Berry at the Western Horseman. (10 p.m. June 7; 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo guitarist plays the Sunday blues at Smokey Joe’s. (3 p.m. June 8; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Yvonne Perea and Savannah Thomas: The Amarillo singers offer a show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. June 8; 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
Scotty Alexander: The Nashville act brings his full band to a patio show at Cask & Cork. (8:30 p.m. June 8; 5461 McKenna Square, Suite 101; 806-410-1113)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Monday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. June 9; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Gabe Marinez: The Amarillo rocker fights the Monday blahs every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. June 9; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
June Swoon: The California-based indie rocker hits town for a show at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (6 p.m. June 10; 7500 SW 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour brings tunes every Tuesday to 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. June 10; 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
Hayden Labrier: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. June 10; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
High Noon on the Square: Center City of Amarillo’s annual live concert series continues with Buster Bledsoe. This week, enjoy sausage wraps from the American Quarter Horse Association Cook Team. (noon June 11; free, lunch $10; 501 S. Fillmore St.; 806-372-6744)
The Big Texan Soiree: Enjoy live music, drinks and more in this Route 66 Festival activity in the Big Texan Beer Garden. (5 p.m. June 11; 7701 E. I-40; 806-372-5000)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo rock band offers midweek fun every Wednesday at Smokey Joe’s. (6 p.m. June 11; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Wednesday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. June 11; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer offers an acoustic show at Teddy Jack’s. (6 p.m. June 11; 5080 S. Coulter St.; 806-322-0113)
Mike Fuller: The Amarillo folk singer serves up tunes at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. June 12; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Tim Wiles: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. June 12; 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. June 12; 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 204, in Canyon; 806-452-7135)
Chad Feemster: The Amarillo country singer kicks off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. June 12; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Makenzie Cooper: The Amarillo singer returns to Pescaraz. (6 p.m. June 13; 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 13; 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)
Big G & The Tradewinds: The Amarillo jazz combo offers a show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7:30 p.m. June 13; 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
Rhett Uhland & The Morning Shakes: The Canyon country band takes the stage with Carrey Thompson at The Lumberyard. (8 p.m. June 13; 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; cover; 806- 804-3000)
Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: The Amarillo band promises a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. June 13; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Shane Rogers: The Lubbock country act saddles up for a show at the Western Horseman. (10 p.m. June 13; 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Fleetwood X and Journey of a Lifetime: The touring tribute bands hit the beach at Shark Beach Burgers. (6 p.m. June 14; 1505 E. FM 1151; cover charge; 806-335-5644)
Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo folk singer offers a treat at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. June 14; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
John Hibbard and Kristal Wight: The Nashville singer-songwriters brew up a good time at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. June 14; 7500 SW 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Lost Mind Lumber Company: The Lubbock band loses its mind at The Lumberyard. (8 p.m. June 14; 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; cover; 806- 804-3000)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo party band goes wild on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. June 14; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo guitarist plays the Sunday blues at Smokey Joe’s. (3 p.m. June 15; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Monday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. June 16; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Gabe Marinez: The Amarillo rocker fights the Monday blahs every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. June 16; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour slings tunes weekly at 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. June 17; 2803 Civic Circle; 806-322-5575)
Jonathan Guidi: The Amarillo singer slings tunes at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. June 17; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
High Noon on the Square: Center City of Amarillo’s annual live concert series continues with The Huckleberries. This week, enjoy sandwiches from Crush. (noon June 18; free, lunch $10; 501 S. Fillmore St.; 806-372-6744)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo rock band offers midweek fun every Wednesday at Smokey Joe’s. (6 p.m. June 18; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Wednesday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. June 18; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer provides music for your burgers at Bubba’s 33. (7 p.m. June 18; 2813 W. I-40; no cover; 806-353-0033)
Dan “The Piano Man” Hanson: The Amarillo musician tickles the ivories every Thursday at Public House. (5:30 p.m. June 19; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Makenzie Cooper: The Amarillo singer offers a dinner show at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. June 19; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Bryan Robertson: The country singer brings the twang to Canyon’s West Texas Sports Grill. (8 p.m. June 19; 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 204, in Canyon; 806-452-7135)
Goodbye Hollywood: The Amarillo rock band kicks off the weekend at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. June 19; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Miscellaneous entertainment
Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo: Working cowboys from around the region compete for bragging rights at this major annual contest. Come early for brats and brews at 5 p.m., and stay late for the dance. (7 p.m. June 5; continues through June 7; Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 SE 10th Ave.; tickets $30 adults, $20 children; 806-376-7767)
Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo: Working cowboys from around the region compete for bragging rights at this major annual contest. Come early for BBQ and brews at 5 p.m., and stay late for the dance. (7 p.m. June 6; continues through June 7; Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 SE 10th Ave.; tickets $30 adults, $20 children; 806-376-7767)
Sunset Marketown: The artisan/artist market kicks off alongside the Golden Spread Farmers Market. The market is open through Sept. 20. (8 a.m.-12 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-354–8802)
Canyon Farmers Market: The summer tradition returns weekly with live music, activities, vendors and more. The market is open weekly through Sept. 27. (8 a.m. to noon June 7; Fourth Avenue and 15th Street in Canyon; 806-567-0746)
Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo: Working cowboys from around the region compete for bragging rights at this major annual contest. Come early for a chuckwagon lunch at 1 p.m., and stay late for the dance. (7 p.m. June 7; Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 SE 10th Ave.; tickets $30 adults, $20 children; 806-376-7767)
“Friends” Trivia: Test your knowledge of the gang at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (noon to 4 p.m. June 8; 7500 SW 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Drink & Ink: Local artists Jordan Rifenberg, James Glenn, Allie Lyles and Brent Miller will give fixed-rate flash tattoos at this special event at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (noon to 6 p.m. June 13; 7500 SW 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Texas Route 66 Festival Finale: This year’s celebration of the Mother Road comes to an end with a block party featuring pop-up vendor booths, a food truck park, live music, the Miss Texas Route 66 Pinup Pageant, kids’ activities, tje Sonic TX 66 Corn Dog Eating contest, a classic car show and more. (11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 14; Sixth Avenue between Georgia and Western streets; 800-692-1338)
Father’s Day Comedy Show: Bomb City Comedy brings the yucks for you and your dad at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. June 15; 1505 E. FM 1151; tickets $25.09; 806-335-5644)
