Event Calendar

Muttfest: The annual fundraiser for Amarillo SPCA returns to Starlight Ranch Event Center with a “Day of the Dog” theme. (noon to 5 p.m. 1415 Sunrise Drive; free, donations accepted; 806-342-0515)

Old Tascosa’s May the Fourth Be With You: Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery celebrates Star Wars Day with The Dark Cide cider and more. (noon to 9 p.m. 3100 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)

May the Fourth Be With You: Don Harrington Discovery Center celebrates Star Wars Day with educational activities for all ages, including a 6 p.m. adults-only event. (1, 3:30 and 6 p.m. 1200 Streit Drive; admission $8 nonmembers, $5 members; 806-355-9547)

Amarillo Youth Choirs: The youth ensembles close out their 35th anniversary season with a concert at The Church at Quail Creek. (4 p.m. 801 Tascosa Road; tickets $10 adults, $5 children; 806-680-9500)

Cinco de Mayo Canyon: Banda Machos headlines The Lumberyard’s holiday party with Banda Maguey and Las Voces del Rancho. (4:30 p.m. 850 N. 23rd St. in Canyon; tickets $60, tables available; 806-804-3000)

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;[...]

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7   Ribbon Cutting: Northwest Emergency at Eastern 11:00 a.m. 4409 East I-40 New Business Grand Opening More Information: Martha, (806) 354-1118 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, MAY 7   Ribbon Cutting: Texas Plains Federal Credit Union – 85th Anniversary 4:30 p.m. 5991 S Georgia New Location Grand Opening & Milestone Anniversary More Information: Traycee, (806) 322-9907 Find this event on Facebook

West Texas A&M University Concert and Symphonic Bands: The collegiate instrumentalists will close the spring semester with performances featuring favorites old and new. (6 and 8 p.m. Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus; free; 806-651-2840)

Teresa Caputo: The Long Island Medium returns to call on the spirits in the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium. (7:30 p.m. 401 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $49 to $180; 806-378-3096)

From:  Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center 4111 S. Georgia 806-350-8387            Tim Reid,  Executive Director  The 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) is on May 8, 2025. VE Day marked the end of hostilities in the European Theater in World War 2.  The Daughters of the American Revolution, Ester McCory and Molly[...]

  “Shadow Force”: Kerry Washington and Omar Sy team up for this action flick. Also opening: horror flick “Clown in a Cornfield” and “Fight or Flight” with Josh Hartnett. (Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)

THURSDAY, MAY 8   Ribbon Cutting: Joe’s Place Venue and Kitchen 4:00 p.m. 2108 Paramount New Business Grand Opening More Information: Whitney, (806) 268-2370 Find this event on Facebook

THURSDAY, MAY 8   Chamber Event: Business After Hours at Joe’s Place 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 2108 Paramount Free Networking Event More Information: Christy, (806) 342-2015 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)

Jeremy Camp: The contemporary Christian star brings his “These Days” tour to the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts. (7 p.m. 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $24 to $85, VIP packages available; 806-378-3096)

  “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)

Luis Torres: The Americana singer brings the tunes to Club Elev8 at Level II Cocktail Lounge. (8 p.m. 626 S. Polk St.)

TxDOT Media Advisory: National Travel and Tourism Week Event to be Held in Amarillo   Media advisory AMARILLO District   National Travel and Tourism Week event to be held in Amarillo More than a dozen local tourism agencies expected to be in attendance May 8, 2025 WHEN: Friday, May 9, 2025 10 a.m. – 2[...]

FRIDAY, MAY 9   Ribbon Cutting: Livingston Hearing Aid Center 10:00 a.m. 7308 Fleming Ave Renovation / Remodeling More Information: Courtney, (806) 702-8244 Find this event on Facebook

 Our blood drive has been moved to May 9th from 5pm to 8pm!!! All donors will recieve a chance to win a gift basket and a free Krispy Kreme Donut Bread Pudding for their table!! I’ve recently made a food trade with News Channel 10!! We are catering their Networking Events on Tuesday April 29th[...]

Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo folk singer returns to Pescaraz. (6 p.m. 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. 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)

Rob Schneider: The former “Saturday Night Live” star and erstwhile Deuce Bigalow brings his comic stylings to the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts. (7:30 p.m. 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $25 to $45; 806-378-3096)

Ginuwine: The R&B star rides a pony into town for a show at Azteca Music Hall. (8 p.m. Friday; 500 N. FM 1912; tickets $63; 806-335-9990)

Rhonda & The Radicals: Catch some tunes at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (8 p.m. 3100 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)

2025 Car Show: Check out all the rides at this fundraiser for United Way of Amarillo and Canyon. (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  4341 I-27; 806-358-4891)

THURSDAY, MAY 15   Chamber Event: BusinessConnetion Tradeshow 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center – 4th & Buchanan This is the area’s largest business-to-business tradeshow. Reserve a booth and show off your products and services and network with several thousand show attendees. More Information: Mary, (806) 373-7800

“Spring Open House: Amarillo Railroad Museum hosts a closer look at all kinds of transportation. (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 3160 I Ave.; 806-335-3333)

Gals: This woman-centric shopping event at Arts in the Sunset will feature 60 vendors and food trucks. (11 a.m. 3701 Plains Blvd.; free; 806-354-8802)

At Healing Through Him Ministries, we serve domestic violence victims with compassion, safety, and Christ-centered healing. We’re on a mission to build a tiny home village—a place of refuge and renewal for survivors and their families. We’ve been seeing God move in powerful ways through the ministry. His hand is truly at work, and we are grateful[...]

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)

Be among the first to explore the sce- nic new Mariposa Trails at the Wildcat. Bluff Nature Center during ‘a family- friendly event set for Friday, May 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. The celebration, marks the grand opening of the center’s new trails sys- tem and will feature fun, food, and mu- sic in[...]

Galapalooza: Lubbock comedy troupe Laugh Hub City offers a pre-Mother’s Day show at Butler’s Martini Bar. (8 p.m. 703 S. Polk St.; tickets $13 to $23; 806-359-8003)

Randall King: The rising country star with Panhandle roots returns to town with opener David Lewis for a show at Azteca Music Hall. (8 p.m. 500 N. FM 1912; tickets $25 adults, $30 ages 18 to 20; 806-335-9990)

Lorraine-Dietrich: The Kansas City progressive rock band hits town for a show at The 806 Coffee + Café. (9 p.m. 2812 SW Sixth Ave.; no cover, donations accepted; 806-322-1806)