Drinking / dining events
Tequila Masterclass: A Flight Through Flavor: Panhandle PBS’s latest Studio Sessions event will feature insight into different tequilas, paired with various hors d’oeuvres. (6 p.m. May 1; 2408 S. Jackson St.; tickets $60; 806-371-5222)
Chef’s Table Dinner: Chef Marcus Snead prepares a four-course dinner with optional drink pairings at Toscana Italian Steakhouse inside The Barfield. (6:30 p.m. May 1; 600 S. Polk St.; reservations $99; 806-414-2200)
Mezcal Dinner: Nomad Napoletana’s latest chef-curated tasting will feature a five-course dinner and a variety of mezcal tequilas. (6:30 p.m. May 1; 614 S. Polk St.; reservations $90; 806-376-4700)
Don Rico Tequila Dinner: The Western Horseman hosts a four-course dinner with tequila pairings. (7 p.m. May 1; 2501 E. I-40; reservations $85; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Fiesta on the Square: The Shops at Wolflin Village celebrate the arrival of warmer weather with food trucks, shopping specials, live music, kids’ activities and more. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 3; 1932 Civic Circle; 806-355-6131)
Boyd’s Barbecue Bash: Boyd’s Equipment reps will grill up samples and offer expert tips at this annual event. (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3; 7154 I-27; 806-356-9102)
Fourth Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration: El Barrio Lions Club hosts its annual holiday celebration, featuring traditional dancers, complementary hot dogs and hamburgers, vendor booths and more. The fun kicks off with a 10 a.m. parade starting at the park. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 3; El Alamo Park, 16th Avenue and Roberts Street; 806-410-5684)
“Return to Jericho—A Day to Remember”: Get historical at this kickoff celebration for the Jericho Legacy Foundation, dedicated to keeping the memory of the Donley County ghost town alive. The party will feature food, drinks, music and more. (11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 3; Texas Route 66 Visitor Center, 1900 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-676-4927)
Frankly Fabulous: Rainbow Riot Productions hosts this free hot dog party at Memorial Park. (2 to 5 p.m. May 3; 26th Avenue and Washington Street; 806-282-7734)
Cinco de Mayo Fajita Festival: The Amarillo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce takes over Hodgetown for this annual holiday celebration, with live music and plenty of sizzling meats. (5 p.m. May 3; 715 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $40 adults, $10 children, plus fees; 806-803-9547)
St. Joseph’s Fiesta: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church hosts a two-day neighborhood celebration with Tejano bands, food and more. (6 to 10 p.m. May 3 to 4; 4122 S. Bonham St.; free; 806-355-5621)
MJ’s Saloon & Grill Cinco de Mayo: Get an early start on the holiday with DJs and more. (7 p.m. May 3; 3705 Olsen Blvd., Suite A; no cover; 806-398-0634)
Yellow City Street Food Birthday Bash: The hip restaurant (belatedly) celebrates its 12th birthday with a drag show and music from DJ GiANTFEET. (7 p.m. May 3; 2916 Wolflin Ave.; tickets $10 advance, $15 at the door; 806-353-9273)
Muttfest: The annual fundraiser—featuring games, food trucks and more—for Amarillo SPCA returns to Starlight Ranch Event Center with a “Day of the Dog” theme. (noon to 5 p.m. May 4; 1415 Sunrise Drive; free, donations accepted; 806-342-0515)
Cinco de Mayo Canyon: Banda Machos headlines The Lumberyard’s holiday party with Banda Maguey and Las Voces del Rancho. (6 p.m. May 4; 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; tickets $60, tables available; 806-804-3000)
Bar 3 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta: Tee up for a special holiday event at Bar 3. (11 a.m. May 5; 9101 S. Coulter St.; 806-353-7003)
Cinco de Mayo: Taqueria el Tapatio No. 4 hosts this holiday celebration. (6 to 9 p.m. May 5; 5630 W. Amarillo Blvd.; 806-803-3220)
Cinco de Mayo Party: Drunken Oyster celebrates the holiday with food and drink specials. (7 p.m. May 5; 7606 SW 45th Ave.; reservations suggested; 806-418-6668)
Cinco de Mayo Party: It’s fiesta time with food and drink specials at Savór. (7 p.m. May 5; 7669 Hillside Road, Suite 600; reservations suggested; 806-310-2600)
Cheers to Mariposa: Enjoy games, food trucks, nature-themed activities and music from Bomb City Bluegrass as Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center celebrates the opening of its Mariposa Trails. (4 to 7 p.m. May 10; 2301 N. Soncy Road; tickets $20 with drinks, $10 without; 806-352-6007)
Mimosas with Mom: Tip back a few champagne flutes with Mom at this Drunken Oyster event. (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 11; 7606 SW 45th Ave.; reservations suggested; 806-418-6668)
Mother’s Day Brunch: Celebrate mom with food and drink specials at Savór. (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 11; 7669 Hillside Road, Suite 600; reservations suggested; 806-310-2600)
Mimosas, Mums & Dreamgirls: Amarillo Little Theatre’s Mother’s Day brunch event offers karaoke, food from Black Fig Catering and admission to its musical “Dreamgirls.” (12:30 to 2 p.m. May 11; ALT Allen Shankles MainStage, 2019 Civic Circle; tickets $50 or $30 for event only; 806-355-9991)
Patio Vista Grand Opening: The second-story rooftop bar at The Barfield celebrates its new facelift. (5 p.m. May 14; 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
Live music
Dan “The Piano Man” Hanson: The Amarillo musician tickles the ivories every Thursday at Public House. (5:30 p.m. May 1; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Colton Amerson: The Amarillo country singer offers dinner music every Thursday at Valore. (6 p.m. May 1; 900 S. Tyler St.; 806-545-7372)
Mike Fuller: The Amarillo folk singer serves up tunes at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. May 1; 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. May 1; 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. May 1; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Common Man: The indie-pop duo celebrates First Thursday at The 806 Coffee + Cafe. (9 p.m. May 1; 2812 SW Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)
Arieon Keller: The Amarillo singer returns to Pescaraz. (6 p.m. May 2; 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. May 2; 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)
Goodbye Hollywood: The Amarillo band offers an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. May 2; 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
Ricky Weathersbee: The Amarillo country singer taps into Georgia Street Taphouse. (7 p.m. May 2; 2001 S. Georgia St.; 806-803-7000)
Taylor Patterson: The Texas country singer gets his Irish on with a show at Beef ’O’ Brady’s. (7 p.m. May 2; 7306 SW 34th Ave.; 806-358-0997)
Jackie Haney & Geezers Gone Wrong: The Amarillo classic-rock band promises a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. May 2; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
James Cook: The Texas country singer saddles up for a show at The Western Horseman. (10 p.m. May 2; 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Brandon Trey Borup: The Amarillo singer offers a free midday show at Sad Monkey Mercantile. (noon May 3; 9800 Texas Highway 217; 800-692-1338)
Arieon Keller: The Amarillo singer offers a treat at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. May 3; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Katie Beth Mihm & Coyote Rose: The Amarillo band offers an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. May 3; 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
Ricky Weathersbee: The Amarillo country singer taps into Georgia Street Taphouse. (7 p.m. May 3; 2001 S. Georgia St.; 806-803-7000)
Moon Dog: The Amarillo rock band howls on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. May 3; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions: The Amarillo country-rock band encourages poor choices at The Western Horseman. (10 p.m. May 3; 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. May 4; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Monday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. May 5; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Groove Anthem: The Amarillo band celebrates Cinco de Mayo at The Western Horseman. (7 p.m. May 5; 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
James Owens: The Amarillo musician battles the Monday blues every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. May 5; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour brings tunes every Tuesday to 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. May 6; 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. May 7; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Colton Amerson: The Amarillo country singer plays monthly at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. May 7; 7500 SW 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Wednesday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. May 7; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Makenzie Cooper: The Amarillo singer serves up tunes at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. May 8; 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. May 8; 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 204, in Canyon; 806-452-7135)
Dale Smith: The Amarillo one-man band kicks off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. May 8; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo folk singer returns to Pescaraz. (6 p.m. May 9; 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. May 9; 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)
Karma: The Amarillo band offers an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. May 9; 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: The Amarillo country band promises a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. May 9; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Cameron James Smith: The Amarillo country singer saddles up for a show at The Western Horseman. (9 p.m. May 9; 2501 E. I-40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo favorite offers a treat at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. May 10; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Boss 420: The Amarillo rock band rolls up a good time in an indoor show at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 p.m. May 10; 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo party band goes wild on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. May 10; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
The Jon Young Band: The Americana band hits town for a show at The Western Horseman. (10 p.m. May 10; 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. May 11; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Monday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. May 12; 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. May 12; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Andy Chase: The beloved Amarillo troubadour slings tunes weekly at 575 Pizzeria. (6:30 p.m. May 13; 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. May 14; 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Wednesday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. May 14; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Dan “The Piano Man” Hanson: The Amarillo musician tickles the ivories every Thursday at Public House. (5:30 p.m. May 15; 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo favorite offers a dinner show at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. May 15; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)
Arieon Keller: The Amarillo singer kicks off the weekend at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. May 15; 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. May 15; 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 204, in Canyon; 806-452-7135)
Miscellaneous entertainment
Comedy for a Cause: Yellow City Comedy brings the laughs to a fundraiser for 24 Hours in the Canyon. (9 p.m. May 1; 575 Pizzeria, 2803 Civic Circle; free; 806-322-5575)
“New Girl” Trivia: Test your knowledge of the quirky sitcom at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (7 p.m. May 12; 7500 SW 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)
