Event Calendar

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION DAY National Reconciliation Day on April 2nd each year urges us to repair relationships we have damaged through words or actions. While many different “Days of Reconciliation” are held worldwide, this specific observance takes place on April 2nd.

Red River Steakhouse has Wednesday specials, too!!! Red River Steakhouse has live piano music  every Wednesday lunch from 11:30 to 1:30.  Great place to have lunch today to celebrate friends, family ! welcomepardner.com

The first Saturdays in December through April the Texas Panhandle War Memorial will host a one-hour lecture/seminar, “Reflections on the Military” on topics related to military history and service. These lectures/seminars are free to the public. They are held at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center, 4111 S. Georgia, at 1:00 p.m. Light snacks are available to the attendees. This[...]

Red River Steakhouse has Wednesday specials, too!!! Red River Steakhouse has live piano music  every Wednesday lunch from 11:30 to 1:30.  Great place to have lunch today to celebrate friends, family ! welcomepardner.com

NATIONAL ONLY CHILD DAY On April 12th, National Only Child Day celebrates the individual child, the siblingless, the one and onlies. You know who you are. There are more of you these days than in decades before

The first Saturdays in December through April the Texas Panhandle War Memorial will host a one-hour lecture/seminar, “Reflections on the Military” on topics related to military history and service. These lectures/seminars are free to the public. They are held at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center, 4111 S. Georgia, at 1:00 p.m. Light snacks are available to the attendees. This[...]

AC/WT Student and F.culty Exhibition goes on display at Am.rillo Museum of Art Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren on the Washington Street campus of Amarillo College, is pre- senting the Amarillo College / West Texas A&MUni- versity Student / Faculty Exhibition. It showcases the best works from current students and faculty. The[...]

NATIONAL LAUNDRY DAY Benjamin Franklin may have overlooked one certainty in life: laundry. National Laundry Day on April 15th creates an opportunity to assess our laundry habits and teach our children to develop good ones. Read more…

NATIONAL TAX DAY April 15th of each year is National Tax Day. In the United States, the term “tax day” refers to the day on which individual income tax returns are due to the federal government. The day may also refer to April 15th for state tax returns. Do you need more information…

NATIONAL TITANIC REMEMBRANCE DAY On April 15th, National Titanic Remembrance Day remembers the lives lost when the Titanic sank into the North Atlantic’s icy waters in 1912. We remember the more than 1,500 people who died that day. Read more…

AC/WT Student and F.culty Exhibition goes on display at Am.rillo Museum of Art Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren on the Washington Street campus of Amarillo College, is pre- senting the Amarillo College / West Texas A&MUni- versity Student / Faculty Exhibition. It showcases the best works from current students and faculty. The[...]

NATIONAL BEAN COUNTER DAY  National Bean Counter Day on April 16th is every accountant’s favorite day of the year. After the flutter and the flurry of preparing taxes right up until the stroke of midnight, these diligent number crunchers are well past due for a day off. Discover more…

NATIONAL EGGS BENEDICT DAY On April 16th, National Eggs Benedict Day celebrates a long-favored breakfast or brunch dish. Eggs Benedict consists of poached eggs with Hollandaise sauce and Canadian bacon or ham on English muffin halves. Discover more…

NATIONAL ORCHID DAY Each year on April 16th, National Orchid Day recognizes one of the world’s diverse and widespread flowering plant families. The orchids’ often colorful and fragrant blooms grow in abundance around the world. Along with the Asteraceae, they are one of the two largest families of flowering plants, with between 21,950 and 26,049[...]

NATIONAL WEAR YOUR PAJAMAS TO WORK DAY Each year on April 16th, National Wear Your Pajamas To Work Day allows us a reprieve after meeting a late-night deadline shuffling receipts, and adding columns to file our taxes. Read more…  

AC/WT Student and F.culty Exhibition goes on display at Am.rillo Museum of Art Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren on the Washington Street campus of Amarillo College, is pre- senting the Amarillo College / West Texas A&MUni- versity Student / Faculty Exhibition. It showcases the best works from current students and faculty. The[...]

Red River Steakhouse has Wednesday specials, too!!! Red River Steakhouse has live piano music  every Wednesday lunch from 11:30 to 1:30.  Great place to have lunch today to celebrate friends, family ! welcomepardner.com

Bonney MacDonald Book Award Celebration: West Texas A&M University’s Center for the Study of the American West will honor the 2024 winner of its MacDonald Award, Tracy Daugherty, and his Pulitzer Prize-finalist book “Larry McMurtry: A Life.” (7 p.m. Cornette Library Atrium on WT’s Canyon campus; free; 806-651-5238)

Unearth: The long-lived touring metalcore band rocks out with openers Trench Rat and Skank Blanket at The Atomic Yellow at Arts in the Sunset. (7:30 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; cover $20; atomicyellowict@gmail.com)

AC/WT Student and F.culty Exhibition goes on display at Am.rillo Museum of Art Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren on the Washington Street campus of Amarillo College, is pre- senting the Amarillo College / West Texas A&MUni- versity Student / Faculty Exhibition. It showcases the best works from current students and faculty. The[...]

THURSDAY, APRIL 17   Ribbon Cutting: Camp Lane Storage 2:00 p.m. 5411 Camp Lane New Member to the Chamber More Information: Elaine, (806) 358-0309 Find this event on Facebook

THURSDAY, APRIL 17   Ribbon Cutting: The Lodge at Cadillac Creek 4:30 p.m. 66 Helium Rd New Business Grand Opening More Information: Toby, (806) 437-0483 Find this event on Facebook

 

Dan “The Piano Man” Hanson: The Amarillo musician tickles the ivories every Thursday at Public House. (5:30 p.m. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)

Luis Torres: The Amarillo singer offers a dinner show at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)

Taste of Achievement: Local celebrity bartenders will make their signature cocktails in a battle to get attendees’ votes in this fundraiser for Junior Achievement of the High Plains. (6 p.m. Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.; tickets $50, sponsorships available; 806-824-9605)

Upon a Broken Body: The Texas metal band headlines a loud night at Rockwell Event Center with Left to Suffer, King 810, Half Me and Bury My Demons. (6 p.m. 16301 I-27 in Canyon; tickets $25 advance, $30 at the door; 806-683-2156)

“A Taste of Ireland”: Following an off-Broadway run, this celebration of Celtic culture brings its live music and dancing show to Amarillo. (7:30 p.m. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $39 to $69; 806-378-3096)

tummyache: The British indie singer brings their “Edge of Everywhere” tour to The 806 Coffee + Café. (9 p.m. Thursday; 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)

GOOD FRIDAY The Friday before Easter commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ in the Christian Faith and is called Good Friday. Learn more…

FRIDAY, APRIL 18   Holiday: Good Friday The Chamber is closed in observance of Good Friday. We will reopen at 8am on Monday, April 21st. Have a blessed Easter weekend.

NATIONAL COLUMNISTS’ DAY National Columnists’ Day on April 18th honors all newspaper columnists and their contributions to the truth in black and white. Read on…  

NATIONAL EXERCISE DAY National Exercise Day on April 18 offers inspiration to try new ways of becoming fit and healthy. These days there is no reason not to do something for your health. Including healthier eating habits too. Read more…

NATIONAL LINEMAN APPRECIATION DAY National Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18th honors the men and women who work around the clock to keep the power going.  If the power is on where you are reading this article, you likely have a lineman to thank. Read more…  

AC/WT Student and F.culty Exhibition goes on display at Am.rillo Museum of Art Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren on the Washington Street campus of Amarillo College, is pre- senting the Amarillo College / West Texas A&MUni- versity Student / Faculty Exhibition. It showcases the best works from current students and faculty. The[...]

Andy Chase: The Amarillo favorite slings songs every Friday at Napoli’s Italian Restaurant. (7 p.m. 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)

Bomb City Comedy: The new Amarillo comedy group offers Good Friday shows at Shark Beach Burgers. (7 and 9 p.m. 1505 E. FM 1151; cover; 806-335-5644)

Boss 420: The Amarillo rock band rolls up a good time on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Cameron James Smith: The country singer will perform at Canyon’s West Texas Sports Grill. (8 p.m. 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 204, in Canyon; 806-452-7135)

Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: The Amarillo country band and opener Woven Wild continue the party on The Lumberyard’s new patio. (8 p.m. 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; 806- 804-3000)

  “33 Variations”: A musicologist deals with a worsening ALS diagnosis while trying to solve a mystery about a set of Beethoven compositions in the latest production at Amarillo Little Theatre. (8 p.m.; continues through Saturday; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)

All-American Pancake Festival: Enjoy breakfast with the Amarillo Downtown Lions Club at its annual fundraiser. The day’s activities also include live music and the AmTech Car Show. (7 a.m. AmTech Career Academy, 3601 Plains Blvd.; tickets $7; 806-373-0648)

“Insects, Myriapods and Arachnids of Texas”: Learn all about the multi-legged creatures crawling along the trails of Palo Duro Canyon State Park in this educational event in the canyon. (9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 11450 Park Road 5; free with park admission; 806-488-2227)

Signs of Spring Market: Dozens of local vendors will celebrate the changing of the season at Arts in the Sunset. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-354-8802)

AC/WT Student and F.culty Exhibition goes on display at Am.rillo Museum of Art Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren on the Washington Street campus of Amarillo College, is pre- senting the Amarillo College / West Texas A&MUni- versity Student / Faculty Exhibition. It showcases the best works from current students and faculty. The[...]

The first Saturdays in December through April the Texas Panhandle War Memorial will host a one-hour lecture/seminar, “Reflections on the Military” on topics related to military history and service. These lectures/seminars are free to the public. They are held at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center, 4111 S. Georgia, at 1:00 p.m. Light snacks are available to the attendees. This[...]

420 Fest: Bliss Horizon hosts a day-long, extra-green festival featuring local musicians and artists. (2 p.m. 9700 E. FM 1151; tickets $10 to $20; 806-676-8256)

North Plains Iris Society Show: Enjoy an afternoon viewing of eye-popping florals at this annual event and sale. (2 to 4:30 p.m. Amarillo Botanical Gardens, 1400 Streit Drive; 806-352-6513)

“Cowboy Songs and Poems”: Celebrate the culture of the West in this evening event at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. (6:30 p.m. 11450 Park Road 5; free with park admission; 806-488-2227)

Fly Over Route 66: The Freedom Flight Team will pass over Historic Route 66 ahead of an open-to-all car cruise. (7:30 p.m. Sixth Avenue between Western and Polk streets; 806-420-3771)

  “33 Variations”: A musicologist deals with a worsening ALS diagnosis while trying to solve a mystery about a set of Beethoven compositions in the latest production at Amarillo Little Theatre. (8 p.m.; continues through Saturday; ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)

Easter is observed on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox. Considered Christianity’s most important holy day, it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Depending on which calendar a church follows, some will celebrate the holiday earlier than others. So much more…

AC/WT Student and F.culty Exhibition goes on display at Am.rillo Museum of Art Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren on the Washington Street campus of Amarillo College, is pre- senting the Amarillo College / West Texas A&MUni- versity Student / Faculty Exhibition. It showcases the best works from current students and faculty. The[...]

Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo guitarist plays the Sunday blues at Smokey Joe’s. (3 p.m. 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

AC/WT Student and F.culty Exhibition goes on display at Am.rillo Museum of Art Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren on the Washington Street campus of Amarillo College, is pre- senting the Amarillo College / West Texas A&MUni- versity Student / Faculty Exhibition. It showcases the best works from current students and faculty. The[...]

Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Monday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)

Gabe Marinez: The Amarillo rocker battles the Monday blues every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

NATIONAL EARTH DAY Each year on April 22nd, National Earth Day campaigns around the globe promote ways to keep the Earth healthy and our planet livable. Learn more…  

NATIONAL GIRL SCOUT LEADER’S DAY Each year, National Girl Scout Leader’s Day on April 22nd recognizes the thousands of leaders who volunteer their time and share their experiences with youth across the country. Girl Scout volunteer leaders have been positively impacting girls’ lives since the beginning of Girl Scouting in 1912. These leaders are often[...]

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY Each year School Bus Driver Appreciation Day falls on the fourth Tuesday in April. Today, we are recognizing all school bus drivers for taking care of our precious cargo during the school year. Whether they are transporting our kids to school, home, activities, or to sporting events, school bus drivers[...]

AC/WT Student and F.culty Exhibition goes on display at Am.rillo Museum of Art Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren on the Washington Street campus of Amarillo College, is pre- senting the Amarillo College / West Texas A&MUni- versity Student / Faculty Exhibition. It showcases the best works from current students and faculty. The[...]

High Plains Food Bank Faces Loss of Additional USDA Food Supply Amid Record Demand Press Conference Tomorrow Announces Impact and Plans to Fill the Gap AMARILLO, Texas – April 21, 2025 – High Plains Food Bank (HPFB) will hold a press conference tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22 at 10 a.m. in the warehouse, located at 815 S Ross[...]

TxDOT hosts #WorkZoneAwaress event to increase safety in work zones National Work Zone Awareness Week runs from 4/21 – 4/25 April 21, 2025 WHEN: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 2 p.m. WHERE: TxDOT Travel Information Center 9700 E. I-40 Amarillo, TX 79118 MEDIA: TxDOT seeks to raise awareness about driving safely in work zones on[...]

Jodi Thomas’s Ransom Canyon Screening: Next Tuesday, April 22, Amarillo College is hosting a celebration and free screening of the first episode of Ransom Canyon, the Netflix adaptation of the book series by local resident Jodi Thomas. The event is open to the public, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., but seating is limited. Brick & Elm interviewed Thomas about the 10-episode series[...]

NATIONAL LOST DOG AWARENESS DAY Each year on April 23rd, National Lost Dog Awareness Day increases awareness concerning missing dogs and celebrates reunions

NATIONAL TALK LIKE SHAKESPEARE DAY On April 23rd each year, National Talk Like Shakespeare Day encourages us to speak like the Bard and the characters in his plays

AC/WT Student and F.culty Exhibition goes on display at Am.rillo Museum of Art Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren on the Washington Street campus of Amarillo College, is pre- senting the Amarillo College / West Texas A&MUni- versity Student / Faculty Exhibition. It showcases the best works from current students and faculty. The[...]

Red River Steakhouse has Wednesday specials, too!!! Red River Steakhouse has live piano music  every Wednesday lunch from 11:30 to 1:30.  Great place to have lunch today to celebrate friends, family ! welcomepardner.com

Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Wednesday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)

NATIONAL BUCKET LIST DAY April 24 celebrates National Bucket List Day to remind us it’s never too late to set new goals, go on a dream vacation, and inspire people around you to enjoy life to the fullest

AC/WT Student and F.culty Exhibition goes on display at Am.rillo Museum of Art Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren on the Washington Street campus of Amarillo College, is pre- senting the Amarillo College / West Texas A&MUni- versity Student / Faculty Exhibition. It showcases the best works from current students and faculty. The[...]

We’ve got a second chance to network this month with another Business After Hours at Cactus Cove Inn & Suites on Thursday, April 24th from 5-7pm. Check out the video we shot with Matt Marrs, owner of Cactus Cove about this fun event and the new life of this property. Watch or share it from YouTube or Facebook.   “Business[...]

Summer is calling—are you ready?! Get your child signed up for the Maverick Boys & Girls Club 2025 Summer Camp—where adventure, fun, and friendship await! In-person registration will be completed ON-SITE during one of our required Parent Orientations at: Dykeman Unit – 1923 S. Lincoln, Amarillo, TX 79109 Choose ONE to attend: Thursday, April 24 |[...]

Mike Fuller: The Amarillo folk singer serves up tunes at Pescaraz. (6 p.m. Thursday; 3415 S. Bell St., Unit K; 806-350-5430)

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”: The classical musical comes to vivid life in the season-ending production from West Texas A&M University Theatre. (7:30 p.m.; continues through May 4; Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, free for WT student, faculty and[...]

NATIONAL DNA DAY On April 25th, people across the nation recognize National DNA Day. On this day in 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick formally announced their discovery of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in a short letter published in the science journal

April 25th, we observe National Telephone Day. Around the world, there are over 9.82 billion mobile phones. And while some predicted the landline to be obsolete by 2020, there are still about 931 million landlines around the world. February 14, 1876, Marcellus Bailey, one of Bell’s attorneys, rushed into the U.S. Patent office in Boston to file the[...]

Welcome Pardner Client Networking Breakfast! An 11-month a year event for Welcome Pardner sponsors, honorees (First Responders, For & Nonprofits and Random Acts of Kindness award recipients). RSVPs REQUIRED (for sufficient seating and food, catered by Red River Steakhouse)! Cost is $12 + tip payable to Red River Steakhouse upon arrival. If you want to[...]

AC/WT Student and F.culty Exhibition goes on display at Am.rillo Museum of Art Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren on the Washington Street campus of Amarillo College, is pre- senting the Amarillo College / West Texas A&MUni- versity Student / Faculty Exhibition. It showcases the best works from current students and faculty. The[...]

FRIDAY, APRIL 25   Ribbon Cutting: Ditch Witch UnderCon 11:30 a.m. 8420 Canyon Drive New Dealership Grand Opening More Information: Emma, (806) 353-6683 Find this event on Facebook

FRIDAY, APRIL 25   Ribbon Cutting: Route 66 Pack N Ship 1:00 p.m. 28 Medical Dr New Business Grand Opening More Information: Dasha, (806) 484-0314 Find this event on Facebook

FRIDAY, APRIL 25   Ribbon Cutting: A&R Stone 2:00 p.m. 5073 S Coulter, Suite B Second Location Grand Opening More Information: Rudy, (806) 807-8663 Find this event on Facebook

“Color of Corazón”: Idol Art Studio celebrates its one-year anniversary with a new art exhibition, followed by an afterparty at 9:30 p.m. (5 p.m. 1201 S. Polk St.; 806-236-4128)

Amarillo Symphony: The orchestra wraps its season with acclaimed pianist Marc-André Hamelin on Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 and Stravinsky’s dramatic “Firebird Suite.” (7:30 p.m.; continues Saturday; Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $21 to $71; 806-376-8782)

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”: The classical musical comes to vivid life in the season-ending production from West Texas A&M University Theatre. (7:30 p.m.; continues through May 4; Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, free for WT student, faculty and[...]

“Between the Lines”: TheatreAC closes its season with this fantastical new musical from author Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald. (7:30 p.m.; continues through May 4; Experimental Theatre on AC’s Washington Street campus; tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $6 AC students; 806-371-5358)

Randy Rogers Band and Casey Donahew: The Texas country greats team up for a show at Azteca Music Hall. (8 p.m. 500 N. FM 1912; tickets $60 ages 21 and older, $65 ages 17 to 20; 806-335-9990)

mssv: The experimental rock band returns to Golden Light Cantina. (9 p.m. 2908 SW Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237)

Bob Wills Day: The 53rd-annual celebration of history’s greatest Western Swing artist will include a parade, a car show, the fiddlers’ contest, film screenings and music from Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys under the direction of Jason Roberts, Jody Nix & The Texas Cowboys, and Jake Hooker & The Outsiders. The weekend also includes dances Thursday and[...]

GardenFest: Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual celebration of spring returns with vendors, flower sales, crafts and more. (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5; 806-352-6513)

Potter County Sheriff’s Office   NEWS RELEASE Thanks for helping spread the word! April 21, 2025   OFFICER SUBMITTING RELEASE: Sheriff Thomas INCIDENT REPORT #: INCIDENT TYPE:  Drug Take Back LOCATION: Walmart on Tascosa Road and West Amarillo Blvd   DETAILS:    On Saturday April 26,2025 from 10am to 2pm the Potter County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting our[...]

Earth Day Celebration: Enjoy vendors, food trucks, nature-themed activities and self-guided hikes at Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center. (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2301 N. Soncy Road; free for members or $7 adults, $5 seniors, military and children; 806-352-6007)

Summer is calling—are you ready?! Get your child signed up for the Maverick Boys & Girls Club 2025 Summer Camp—where adventure, fun, and friendship await! In-person registration will be completed ON-SITE during one of our required Parent Orientations at: Dykeman Unit – 1923 S. Lincoln, Amarillo, TX 79109 Choose ONE to attend: Thursday, April 24 |[...]

AC/WT Student and F.culty Exhibition goes on display at Am.rillo Museum of Art Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren on the Washington Street campus of Amarillo College, is pre- senting the Amarillo College / West Texas A&MUni- versity Student / Faculty Exhibition. It showcases the best works from current students and faculty. The[...]

  Hey, Amarillo Pet Owners! Animal Management & Welfare is partnering with BISSELL Pet Foundation and Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine to bring our community a FREE Vaccine Clinic for dogs! 11 AM – 1 PM Saturday, April 26, 2025 The Pavilion at the Santa Fe Depot This event operates on a first-come, first-served basis. It is exclusively[...]

Smokey Fest: A day-long lineup of favorite local bands at this annual event on Smokey Joe’s patio will include Velvet Funk, Boss 420, Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions and Bomb City Groove. (11 a.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

Hops n’ Shops Pop-Up: Nearly 30 artists, vendors and creatives are expected at this shopping event at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (noon to 5 p.m. 3100 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)

The first Saturdays in December through April the Texas Panhandle War Memorial will host a one-hour lecture/seminar, “Reflections on the Military” on topics related to military history and service. These lectures/seminars are free to the public. They are held at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center, 4111 S. Georgia, at 1:00 p.m. Light snacks are available to the attendees. This[...]

“Cleopatra”: Lone Star Ballet wraps its season with a tour to ancient Egypt to celebrate the iconic queen. (3 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $13 to $43; 806-378-3096)

ALT Comedy Improv Showcase: Students in the Amarillo Little Theatre Academy adult improv class will go wild in this fundraiser show for Academy scholarships. (7 p.m. ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle; free, donations accepted; 806-355-9991)

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. 2916 Wolflin Ave.; tickets $10 advance, $15 at the door; 806-353-9273)

Amarillo Symphony: The orchestra wraps its season with acclaimed pianist Marc-André Hamelin on Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 and Stravinsky’s dramatic “Firebird Suite.” (7:30 p.m.; continues Saturday; Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $21 to $71; 806-376-8782)

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”: The classical musical comes to vivid life in the season-ending production from West Texas A&M University Theatre. (7:30 p.m.; continues through May 4; Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, free for WT student, faculty and[...]

“Between the Lines”: TheatreAC closes its season with this fantastical new musical from author Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald. (7:30 p.m.; continues through May 4; Experimental Theatre on AC’s Washington Street campus; tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $6 AC students; 806-371-5358)

Harrington String Quartet: The acclaimed ensemble closes its season with a program full of classics. (3 p.m. Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus; tickets $20; 806-651-2840)

Let Music Live!: High Plains Choral Society will offer an afternoon of favorites in this spring concert. (3 p.m. The Church in Austin Park, 2525 Wimberly Road; tickets $10 adults, free for students; highplainschoral@gmail.com)

World Music Festival: The West Texas A&M University School of Music celebrates American composers in the first year of this new festival. World-recognized clarinetist and WT alum John Tegmeyer will perform. (5:30 p.m. Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus; free; 806-651-2840)

Taylor Rae: The touring singer-songwriter offers a Living Room Concert for High Plains Public Radio at The 806 Coffee + Café. (6 p.m. 2812 SW Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)

GLOBAL PAY IT FORWARD DAY Every year on April 28th, Global Pay It Forward Day encourages people around the world to engage in a small act of kindness. It’s a day to respond to someone’s kindness toward you by being kind to someone else. Discover more…

NATIONAL BRAVEHEARTS DAY Each year on April 28, we celebrate National BraveHearts Day to honor the bravery of families dealing with childhood cancer. During this time, pay tribute and support the families and friends of those involved in the child’s life. Learn more…

NATIONAL SUPERHERO DAY Have you ever been rescued from a risky situation or saved from injury or death? Those who come to our aid are called heroes. Some heroes happen to be in the right place at the right time. Others choose to be a hero as a career (though they wouldn’t call themselves heroes.)[...]

TUESDAY, APRIL 29   Ribbon Cutting: VisionaryWealth 11:30 a.m. 600 S Tyler, Suite 104 New Business Grand Opening More Information: LuRae, (806) 352-0664 Find this event on Facebook

Red River Steakhouse has Wednesday specials, too!!! Red River Steakhouse has live piano music  every Wednesday lunch from 11:30 to 1:30.  Great place to have lunch today to celebrate friends, family ! welcomepardner.com

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30   Ribbon Cutting: United Energy Workers Healthcare 12:00 p.m. 500 Quail Creek, Suite B New Member to the Chamber More Information: Brandy, (806) 576-2360 Find this event on Facebook

The Solano Project: The Amarillo rock band offers midweek fun every Wednesday at Smokey Joe’s. (6 p.m. 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)

We are so excited to welcome Jurij Fedynskyj and his family to Amarillo United Methodist Church and St. Luke Presbyterian Church of Amarillo on Wednesday, April 30th at 7:00 PM. 3001 Bell Street. Please mark your calendar and come listen as these incredible Ukrainian musicians perform for Amarillo!