A note regarding COVID-19
Upcoming Events in Panhandle Plains
Abilene
“America 250”
Jan. 17-Nov. 28
The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.
The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in the United States. The Grace Museum is celebrating this momentous anniversary through an exhibition in the history gallery along with exciting programming throughout the entire year. This includes recognizing the narratives of those who lived here before the founding of the country and those who have weaved into the cultural fabric of our lives today. The exhibition highlights the stories of members of the Abilene community and the surrounding areas, integrating the history of the region into the context of the history of the rest of the country. The exhibition reflects on Abilene’s past and honors the contributions of all Americans.
“Emergence: Transformation Through Glass and Light”
March 7-Sept. 19
The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.
This exhibition features large glass installations by celebrated Dallas glass artist, Carlyn Ray, with suspension and interactive elements to surprise and delight each visitor. Through this body of work, Ray explores the immersive potential of art; how light, color, and form can evoke emotion and foster deeper connection.
“Beginnings: Early History of Abilene High School and Lincoln Middle School”
April 4-Nov. 28
The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.
The Grace Museum presents this exhibition that highlights the early history of Abilene High School and Lincoln Middle School, both formerly located in one of Abilene’s oldest and most significant buildings. Along with narratives about the history of the site, the exhibition includes reproductions of the David S. Castle architectural drawings, historic photographs, and artifacts from the site.
“We’ve Got Spirit: School Pride”
April 4-Nov. 28
The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.
In connection with The Grace Museum’s “Beginnings” exhibition, this related show highlights clothing and ephemera from Abilene-area junior high and high schools, colleges, and universities.
Perryton
“Habitat”
May 1-Dec. 1, 2027
Museum of the Plains, 1200 N. Main St.
Habitats provide homes for all living things, from the tiniest ant to the tallest tree. The exhibition “Habitat” explores the critical need for varied habitats, how interconnected and fragile they are, and what we can do to protect them. The experience showcases the unique habitats throughout the gardens and landscapes of the Museum of the Plains.
Abilene
West Texas Fair and Rodeo
Sept. 10-19
Expo Center of Taylor County, 1700 SH 36
At the West Texas Fair and Rodeo, find a plethora of delicious foods, a carnival with rides, two nights of tractor pulling, five nights of PRCA rodeo action, the best livestock from across Texas, and world-class entertainment.
San Angelo
“One of a Kind: The Art and Music of Bobby Whitlock”
Sept. 17-Nov. 29
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
Rock musician Bobby Whitlock was best known as a songwriter and performer, co-founding Derek and the Dominoes with Eric Clapton, and having performed on George Harrison’s 1970 triple album “All Things Must Pass.” In his later years, he found painting to be outlet for creative expression. Having worked in collaboration with Whitlock and his wife and longtime musical partner, CoCo Carmel, the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts presents an interactive exhibition of Whitlock’s dynamic paintings, together with music and memorabilia from the course of his long career.
Amarillo
Tri-State Fair and Rodeo
Sept. 18-27
Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 SE 10th Ave.
One of Amarillo’s oldest and biggest events, the fair and rodeo features carnival rides, funnel cakes and other fair food, live music, exciting rodeo action, competitions, and exhibits.
San Angelo
Concho Valley Archaeology Fair
Sept. 19
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St.
Explore the past 2,000 years of the Concho Valley with displays, children’s activities, and demonstrations.
Colors of Autumn Makers Market
Sept. 19
First Financial Pavilion, 4608 Grape Creek Road
The 52nd annual Colors of Autumn Makers Market connects talented local artists and crafters with the community. Shop home décor, jewelry, paintings, wall art, and must-have kitchen items. Entry is free, and there are hourly door prizes throughout the day.
Archer City
Traditional Writing Workshop
Sept. 23-27
Spur Hotel and Larry McMurtry Literary Center, 110 N. Center St.
For nearly three decades, writers of all persuasions and from all backgrounds have come to Archer City to participate in a writers workshop. The workshop is open to writers of nearly every genre, including fiction, nonfiction narratives, memoir, history, and features.
lmcmurtrylitcenter.org/workshops/archer-city-writers-workshop-fall-2026
Anson
Motor Madness Car Show
Sept. 26
Courthouse Square, 1132 W. Court Plaza
Get ready for a day full of chrome, classics, horsepower, and hometown fun at the family-friendly car show on the courthouse square. Enjoy great food, cool cars, music, shopping, and fun for all ages.
Amarillo
Hoodoo Mural Festival
Sept. 26
Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.
World-class muralists add new art to Amarillo at this event that’s capped off by a high-energy music festival and interactive art show at Arts in the Sunset.
Archer City
Writing Dynamic Memoir: From Lived Experience to Gripping Story
Sept. 30-Oct. 4
Spur Hotel, Larry McMurtry Literary Center, 110 N. Center St.
Over the course of three and a half days, workshop your memoir material.
lmcmurtrylitcenter.org/workshops/writing-dynamic-memoir-from-lived-experience-to-gripping-story
Snyder
White Buffalo Days
Oct. 2-3
Downtown, 2503 College Ave.
Join along in the heart of Snyder for one of the town’s most beloved traditions—White Buffalo Days, which celebrates the rich history, culture, and spirit of Snyder. Two days of fun include vendor shopping, food trucks, live music, and activities for all ages.
Graford
Possum Fest Barbecue and Chili Cookoff
Oct. 2-3
Possum Kingdom Chamber of Commerce, 362 N. FM 2353
A concert, food trucks, cornhole tournament, vendors, silent and live auctions, and a competitive barbecue and chili cookoff are all included in the 32nd annual Possum Fest, which raises funds for annual nonprofits, scholarships, and community events.
Eastland
RipFest
Oct. 3
Old Rip Square, 100 W. Main St.
This vibrant, family-friendly festival honors the town’s legendary horned toad, “Old Rip,” and draws thousands to the downtown square. There’s a 5K run, parade, bands, vendors, car show, and kids activities.
Amarillo
Jazztober
Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27
Bivin’s Home Lawn, 1000 S. Polk St.
Jazztober is a free jazz concert on Tuesday nights in October. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic to the lawn of the historical Bivins Home in Center City. The porch of the Bivins Mansion becomes the stage.
International Film Festival
Oct. 8-10
Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.
Celebrate storytelling from around the world with diverse films, engaging workshops, and networking opportunities.
Good Times Barbecue
Oct. 8
Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 SE 10th Ave.
Over 100 cooking teams compete to serve up the best barbecue, while thousands of fans get to enjoy the feast.
San Angelo
Fort Concho After Dark
Oct. 9-10
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St.
Take an evening walking tour of the historic site with true and scary stories told based on actual events from the 1870s.
A Murder at Fort Concho
Oct. 16-17
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St.
Guests receive clues and attempt to solve the murder case by visiting with various characters from the 1870s.
Abilene
“All Creatures Great and Small: Selections from the Permanent Collection”
Oct. 17-Feb. 6
The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.
This exhibit explores the many ways in which animals fascinate and frighten us with their grace, humor, strength, and mystery through art. The artists and the animals that are part of this exhibition challenge us to examine our involvement in the lives of animals in the wild, at home, at play, and at work. They also remind us to be mindful of the animal kingdom and the planet we all share.
“At the Table: Emily LaCour”
Oct. 17-Feb. 20
The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.
Through the fluidity of her painted relationships and dreamlike environments, Emily LaCour communicates the felt dynamics of relationships that transcend particular spaces. Influenced by her own relationships as part of a family unit and a new mother, she transcribes her personal and observed experiences into paralleling narratives.
Amarillo
Boys Ranch Rodeo and Fall Fest
Oct. 17
Cal Farley Boys Ranch, 8 Julian Bivins Blvd.
The Boys Ranch Rodeo is a Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch tradition that dates to 1945. Youth ages 5 to 18 compete in more than a dozen rodeo events, ranging from stick horse racing to bronc riding. The event also features a cornhole tournament, food trucks, and vendors.
Trail of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns
Oct. 21-24
Amarillo Botanical Gardens , 1400 Streit Drive
See the Amarillo Botanical Gardens in a whole new light with 1,000 lit-up jack-o-lanterns.
San Angelo
“En Plein Air Texas: Spirit of the Ranch”
Oct. 22-Jan. 10
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
Award-winning plein air artists from all over the United States were selected to live and paint for three weeks on local ranches, giving an artistic perspective on the unique, diverse, and breathtaking beauty of the region.
Sweetwater
Trunk or Treat
Oct. 28
Nolan County Coliseum Parking Lot, 220 Coliseum Drive
Local businesses and nonprofit organizations park and decorate their cars and hand out candy to the community.
San Angelo
Fort Concho House of Horrors
Oct. 30-31
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St.
A historic building turns into a scary haunted house for Halloween.
Amarillo
Christmas Roundup
Nov. 6-8
Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.
Shop over 100 merchants and get a head start on your holiday gift-giving at this event hosted by Amarillo Museum of Art. This celebration of the season also offers cocktails, entertainment, and door prizes.
Abilene
“40th Anniversary of Abilene Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’”
Nov. 7-May 8
The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.
This exhibition celebrates the 40th anniversary of Abilene Ballet Theatre’s stage production of “The Nutcracker” and turns the spotlight on the tireless work of the directors, teachers, dancers, parents, volunteers, stage managers, and dedicated seamstresses. It recounts the history of the production through photographs, performance programs, and oral histories, and highlights the many detailed costumes and set pieces that have been used over the last four decades.
Amarillo
WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo
Nov. 12-15
Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.
At this competition, working ranch cowboys battle it out for top honors in an authentic Western rodeo.
Archer City
Larry McMurtry Lecture Series with Author Tracy Daugherty
Nov. 17
Larry McMurtry Literary Center, 214 S. Center St.
Tracy Daugherty, author of the biography, “Larry McMurtry: A Life,” is the first speaker in the annual Larry McMurtry Lecture Series, sponsored by the Larry McMurtry Literary Center in Archer City.
Texasville Opry: Very Merry Country Christmas
Nov. 21
Royal Theater, 113 E. Main St.
Very Merry Country Christmas blends traditional carols, country-style holiday hits, and warm opry charm to a joyful night filled with music, nostalgia, and Christmas spirit.
Abilene
Winter Lightfest
Nov. 28-Dec. 27
Abilene Field of Dreams, 2250 E.N. 10th St.
Winter Lightfest features a 3/4-mile paved walking path that takes visitors through nearly 3 million lights. Enjoy photo ops, meeting Santa, a scavenger hunt, hot chocolate, s’mores, and other festivities.
Amarillo
Farm and Ranch Show
Dec. 1-3
Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.
The Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show brings together agriculture professionals, equipment exhibitors, and industry experts for one of the region’s largest agricultural trade events.
Abilene
Downtown Christmas
Dec. 1
Downtown, 555 Walnut St.
Downtown Christmas starts with a number of musical performances and events, along with ongoing downtown shopping opportunities. Later, the 45-foot Christmas tree is lit by Mayor Weldon Hurt, and then the Parade of Lights starts at North First and Pine streets.
Cisco
Holly Jolly Christmas Parade
Dec. 3
Downtown
The annual Christmas parade lights up small-town Cisco to kickstart the holiday season.
San Angelo
Art for Lunch: Brown-Bag Lunch Lecture Series
Dec. 3
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts holds a monthly speaker series hosted by executive director Seth Hopkins. This month’s program features members of the West Texas Jazz Orchestra. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lunch.
Chamber Music Series: Jazz at Sundown
Dec. 3
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts presents Jazz at Sundown with The West Texas Jazz Orchestra, an upbeat evening of big band jazz presented in a relaxed happy-hour atmosphere with live music, social energy, and a dance floor.
Lubbock
High and Dry Photography Exhibit and Contest
Dec. 4
International Cultural Center at Texas Tech University, 601 Indiana Avenue
Since its inception in 2000, the High and Dry exhibition has established itself as an esteemed juried photographic display, uniquely focusing on the peoples and landscapes of the world’s arid and semi-arid regions. This thematic focus brings to light the critical environmental issue of global water scarcity.
Amarillo
Center City Electric Light Parade
Dec. 4
Downtown , Polk Street, 11th to Fourth avenues
The holidays shine extra bright as colorful floats, lights, and music light up downtown Amarillo.
San Angelo
Christmas at Old Fort Concho
Dec. 4-6
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St.
Stroll through Fort Concho’s 28 historic buildings and 40 acres for holiday shopping, entertainment, food, special exhibits, and living history.
Lubbock
High and Dry Photo Exhibition
Dec. 4-Feb. 26
International Cultural Center at Texas Tech University, 601 Indiana Ave.
In the 26th year of this competition, artists are exploring how they can use art to increase understanding of the different STEM elements of the arid and semi-arid land environment. Images reflect the 2026-2027 theme of water as it relates to arid and semi-arid environments. The resulting exhibition is one that calls to attention the beauties and realities of our increasingly dry planet.
depts.ttu.edu/international/intlopr/exhibits/high-and-dry/index.php
Abilene
Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra Presents “Sinatra Christmas”
Dec. 5
Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St.
Las Vegas icon Steve Lippia brings an uncanny vocal elegance to beloved Christmas classics and signature Sinatra standards during a festive night of sophistication, warmth, and pure joy.
Sweetwater
The Chamber Parade of Lights and Christmas on the Square
Dec. 7
Downtown , Oak Street
The Chamber organizes the Christmas parade with multiple floats from locals and businesses. Christmas on the Square is followed after the parade by nonprofits, local churches, and individuals providing free hot cocoa and snacks for the entire community. The Sweetwater High School Band and Sweetwater Pop Sensations provide the community with Christmas music.
Lubbock
Candlelight at the Ranch
Dec. 11-12
National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 Fourth St.
Experience the magic of the holidays at the Ranch, where 15 historic structures—from the 1838 El Capote Log Cabin to the 1909 Barton House—are brought to life with festive scenes, lights, music, and volunteers sharing the spirit of the season. Stroll accessible, lighted pathways past cowboy camps and enjoy refreshments, kettle corn, and live Texas swing Christmas music in the decorated 6666 Barn. Candlelight at the Ranch is free to the public. A $5 donation per family is appreciated.
Abilene
Christmas Celebration at the Abilene Zoo
Dec. 11-23
Abilene Zoo, 2070 Zoo Lane
Enjoy the wonder of the holidays at Christmas Celebration, where you can meet Santa’s magical reindeer, go ice skating, and walk through immersive light displays.
Anson
Parade of Lights
Dec. 12
Commercial Avenue
Experience the magic of Christmas with a dazzling lighted parade featuring traditional holiday floats, whimsical creations, and plenty of festive community spirit.
Amarillo
“The Nutcracker”
Dec. 13-15
Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.
Lone Star Ballet presents the holiday classic and beloved Amarillo tradition.
San Angelo
Chamber Music Series: Tuba Christmas
Dec. 13
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
Celebrate the holiday season with Tuba Christmas, a festive community tradition that brings together more than 20 tuba and euphonium players from across the region for an afternoon of holiday music and seasonal cheer. Founded in 1974 by legendary tubist Harvey Phillips, Tuba Christmas has become an international phenomenon, with performances taking place in cities and communities throughout the United States and around the world.
Abilene
Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Handel’s “Messiah”
Dec. 13
Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St.
Celebrate the holiday season with the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra as they present Handel’s “Messiah” at the historic Paramount Theatre. This beloved choral masterpiece features the orchestra, talented vocalists, and the Abilene Chamber Singers for an unforgettable evening of music and holiday tradition.
abilenevisitors.com/events/abilene-philharmonic-orchestra-presents-handels-messiah
Anson
Miss Merry Christmas
Dec. 13
Anson High School Auditorium , 1509 Commercial Ave.
Experience the magic of Miss Merry Christmas, a treasured holiday pageant celebrating young ladies through creativity, community service, and festive Christmas spirit. Filled with beauty and tradition, this beloved event has delighted generations and continues to bring the wonder of the season to life.
San Angelo
“Albrecht Dürer: Master Prints”
Dec. 17-March 14
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer was an extraordinary innovator who revolutionized the medium of printmaking in the late 15th and early 16th centuries and single-handedly elevated it to an independent art form. This exhibit features more than 30 woodblock prints and engravings from the Reading Public Museum’s permanent collection of works on paper.
Anson
Texas Cowboys’ Christmas Ball
Dec. 17-19
Pioneer Hall, 2301 Ave. G
Step back in time at this historical ball, where the spirit of the Old West comes alive inside Pioneer Hall. Traditional Western music, pioneer dances, and generations of treasured customs create a magical Christmas experience unlike any other.
Lubbock
“A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical”
Dec. 18-20
The Buddy Holly Hall, 1300 Mac Davis Lane
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon.
americantheatreguild.com/lubbock/shows/a-beautiful-noise-broadway-lubbock
San Angelo
Family Day: Masters and Makers—A Renaissance Experience
Dec. 19
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts invites families to attend Family Day. This month’s Family Day theme is Masters and Makers—A Renaissance Experience. Families step into a historical artist workshop with printmaking, illuminated letters, anatomy sketches, perspective drawing, inventions, and Renaissance-inspired costumes or music. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the Concho Clay Studio throughout the event for free drop-in clay activities. No registration is required.
Abilene
“Historic Postcards from the Specht Collection”
Dec. 19, 2026-Dec. 11, 2027
The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.
Postcards have been around since the late 1800s, offering a quick and more inexpensive way to send a note or message to a family member or friend. This exhibition highlights several postcards from the Alice Specht Postcard Collection, which includes over 150 postcards, many of which depict scenes from Abilene and the surrounding areas.
Amarillo
First Friday Art Walk
Jan. 27
Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.
First Friday is a free, kid-friendly event held the first Friday evening of every month. Come and go as you please, and enjoy music, food trucks, and artwork from local artists.
The Amarillo Symphony in Concert: “Gershwin and All That Jazz!”
Jan. 15-16
Globe News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.
Enjoy the dazzling jazz rhythms of Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F with Grammy Award-winning pianist Michelle Cann, followed by the bustling charm of music from “An American in Paris.”
San Angelo
Family Day: Ashes, Bones, and Bloom
Jan. 16
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts invites families to attend Family Day. Families explore cycles in nature, memory, symbolism, transformation, and impermanence through art and science. Activities include fossil textures, botanical studies, memory boxes, skeleton drawing, and ephemeral art. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the Concho Clay Studio throughout the event for free drop-in clay activities. No registration is required.
Amarillo
“And Then There Were None”
Jan 21-23, 28-31
Amarillo Little Theatre Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle
Amarillo Little Theatre presents this stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s famous murder mystery. A mysterious host lures 10 strangers to a secluded island, where guests begin to disappear, mirroring an old nursery rhyme. Tensions rise as they race to find the killer among them.
Shen Yun
Jan. 26
Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.
This two-hour live theatrical performance revives 5,000 years of traditional Chinese civilization and culture through classical Chinese dance, ethnic folk dances, story-based vignettes, a live orchestra, and animated backdrops.
Lubbock
“The Bodyguard”
Jan. 29-31
The Buddy Holly Hall, 1300 Mac Davis Lane
Based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, “The Bodyguard” is a thrilling, romantic musical that combines high-stakes suspense with unforgettable music. Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Both expect to be in charge of their situation—what they don’t expect is to fall in love.
americantheatreguild.com/lubbock/shows/the-bodyguard-lubbock-broadway
Amarillo
Chamber Music Amarillo in Concert: “Saxophone and Strings: Loops and Lullabies”
Jan. 30
Amarillo Botanical Gardens, 1400 Streit Drive
Amarillo Symphony Music Director George Jackson conducts a vibrant program featuring West Texas A&M University School of Music saxophone professor James Barger performing Glazunov’s dazzling concerto, alongside beloved works by Barber, Gershwin, and John Adams.
First Friday Art Walk
Feb. 5
Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.
First Friday is a free, kid-friendly event held the first Friday evening of every month. Come and go as you please, and enjoy music, food trucks, and artwork from local artists.
Abilene
Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra Presents “Generation Rock”
Feb. 6
Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St.
The greatest hits of two iconic decades are brought to life in one unforgettable and electrifying night. Journey, ABBA, The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, Cher, and more, are represented in a high-energy celebration of nostalgia, classic rock, and pop at its very best.
Amarillo
“Beehive”
Feb. 11-14, 18-21
Amarillo Little Theatre Adventure Space, 2019 Civic Circle
Amarillo Little Theatre presents the ultimate celebration of 1960s female empowerment. This jukebox musical is a wild, toe-tapping tribute to everyone from Lesley Gore to Janis Joplin, the Shirelles to the Supremes, Aretha Franklin to Tina Turner. Six young women come of age through song, documenting the dramatic changes America underwent in the ’60s.
San Angelo
Chamber Music Series—“A Valentine Tango: Tango Llaneros”
Feb. 14
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts presents “A Valentine Tango: Tango Llaneros,” an elegant Valentine’s Day celebration featuring the passion, romance, and irresistible rhythms of Argentine tango.
Family Day: Love Letters and Lasting Things
Feb. 20
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
Families explore all kinds of love: romantic, platonic, familial, communal, self-love, and remembrance. Activities include symbolic portraiture, lockets, collaborative weaving, floral art, and message-making to remember and appreciate loved ones. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the Concho Clay Studio throughout the event for free drop-in clay activities. No registration is required.
Amarillo
Pioneer Gun Show
Feb. 20-21
Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.
Pioneer Gun Collectors Association hosts this gun show, with exhibitors buying, selling, and trading merchandise.
Chamber Music Amarillo in Concert: “Makers at Play: Ravel and Baker”
Feb. 20
Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.
Amarillo Symphony Concertmaster Espen Lilleslåtten joins LSU colleagues Dennis Parker and Willis Delony for a virtuosic trio program exploring the intersections of jazz, folk, and classical traditions in music by Ravel and David Baker. There’s also a pre-show talk.
Amarillo Symphony in Concert: “Mahler’s First”
Feb. 26-27
Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.
Feel the might of a gigantic brass section in this unique collaboration with the West Texas A&M University School of Music Trumpet Studio, featuring trumpet professors William Takacs and David Lough, before the titanic triumph of Mahler’s First Symphony.
First Friday Art Walk
March 5
Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.
First Friday is a free, kid-friendly event held the first Friday evening of every month. Come and go as you please, and enjoy music, food trucks, and artwork from local artists.
“Spongebob the Musical”
March 5-7, 12-14
Amarillo Little Theatre Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle
Amarillo Little Theatre presents this musical, where the stakes are higher than ever as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the annihilation of their undersea world. Just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up in this award-winning musical based on the beloved animated series.
Chamber Music Amarillo in Concert: “An Evening with Beethoven”
March 6
Saint Mary’s Catholic Cathedral, 1200 S. Washington St.
Experience an evening of masterful chamber music by Beethoven, featuring the dramatic “Razumovsky” String Quartet Op. 59, No. 1 and the charming Septet performed by members from the Harrington String Quartet and West Texas A&M University School of Music Instrumental Faculty.
Amarillo Symphony in Concert: “Beethoven’s Sixth”
March 12-13
Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.
Experience the beauty of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral,” alongside the English folk melodies of Vaughan Williams and a virtuoso marimba spectacular with the Amarillo Symphony’s own Ryan Boehme.