Event Calendar

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)

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!

“Thunderbolts*”: The MCU hopes for a much-needed hit with this ensemble action-comedy featuring a ragtag bunch of anti-heroes. (Opens Friday; Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)

THURSDAY, MAY 1   Ribbon Cutting: Proffer 2 4:00 p.m. 2800 Civic Cirle, Suite 100 New Business Grand Opening More Information: Mishon, (806) 352-4002 Find this event on Facebook

First Friday Art Walk: The favorite tradition continues at Arts in the Sunset. (5 to 9 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; 806-354-8802)

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“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 Sunday; Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, free for WT student, faculty and staff;[...]

“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 Sunday; Experimental Theatre on AC’s Washington Street campus; tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $6 AC students; 806-371-5358)

  “Dreamgirls”: Amarillo Little Theatre closes out its season with the beloved musical inspired by Motown greats like The Supremes. (7:30 p.m.; continues through May 18; ALT Allen Shankles MainStage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)

Comedy for a Cause: Yellow City Comedy brings the laughs to a fundraiser for 24 Hours in the Canyon. (9 p.m. 575 Pizzeria, 2803 Civic Circle; free; 806-322-5575)

Common Man: The indie-pop duo celebrates First Thursday at The 806 Coffee + Café. (9 p.m. 2812 SW Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)

FRIDAY, MAY 2   Ribbon Cutting: Sutherlands HomeBase – 50th Anniversary 1:00 p.m. 4717 S Washington Milestone Anniversary More Information: Melanie, (806) 373-3057 Find this event on Facebook

FRIDAY, MAY 2   Ribbon Cutting: Farmers Insurance – Kristy Hood Agency 2:00 p.m. 4300 Teckla Blvd, Suite 16 New Business Grand Opening More Information: Kristy, (806) 318-2555 Find this event on Facebook

512: The Selena Experience: Get your bidi bidi bom bom on at a 30th-anniversary tribute to the late Tejano star. (7:30 p.m. Santa Fe Depot pavilion, 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $30 to $40; 806-378-3096)

Showcase of Music: The West Texas A&M University School of Music revives this fast-paced concert, part of the annual Greater Southwest Music Festival. (7:30 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St.; free; 806-651-2840)

“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 Sunday; Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, free for WT student, faculty and staff;[...]

“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 Sunday; Experimental Theatre on AC’s Washington Street campus; tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $6 AC students; 806-371-5358)

May is National Historic Preservation Month. Center City will celebrate the event with our annual Imagine the Possibilities tour on Saturday, May 3. There are two times for the tour- 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. This is a free tour of two historic buildings in Center City.  The tour will include the historic Mary E. Bivins[...]

Fiesta on the Square: The Shops at Wolflin Village celebrate the arrival of warmer weather with shopping specials, live music, kids’ activities, food trucks and more. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1932 Civic Circle; 806-355-6131)

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. 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. Texas Route 66 Visitor Center, 1900 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-676-4927)

 

May Market and Art Festival: The Canyon Farmers Market welcomes spring with more than 60 vendors, a book signing by Erin Hicks (“I’ve Got Questions”), an art exhibition by Marsha Clements, music by Tanner Wethington and more. (3 to 7 p.m.; Canyon downtown square, Fourth Avenue and 15th Street; free; 806-656-6833)

 

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. 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.; continues Sunday; 4122 S. Bonham St.; free; 806-355-5621)

“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 Sunday; Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, free for WT student, faculty and staff;[...]