Land and Likeness With Logos Now up in the gallery, Land and Likeness! Land and Likeness brings together four artists from the Permian Basin. UTPB Alum Catherine Allen, Odessa College Art instructor Daniel Sorensen, Midland College Art instructor Michael Hubbard, and rancher/painter Alice Leese. This exhibition examines each artist’s engagement with landscape and portraiture, addressing the physical geography of the region alongside the psychological dimensions of identity. It will be up until April 9th with a reception on March 5th from 5 - 7 PM. Visiting hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm Saturday 2 pm - 5 pm
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3 events,Date & Location Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am - Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm (CST) Add to Calendar Ector County Coliseum 4201 US-385, Odessa, TX 79762-5506, United States View on map About the event MIDESSA BOAT, RV, OUTDOOR SPORT & GUNN SHOW West Texas's Largest Boating and Recreational Event Returns! The MIDESSA BOAT, RV, G🧲N and OUTDOOR show is Back! 🚤 Join us Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, January 30th - February 1st, 2026, at the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa, TX! 📍 Sign up as a vendor today: www.midessaboatshow.com 📍Info: 432-557-5598 📍Hundreds of exhibitors showcase watercraft, fishing boats, ski boats, pontoons, ATVs, motorhomes, travel trailers, 5th wheels, toyhaulers pop-ups, g🧲ns, knives, accessories, fishing and outdoor sports equipment and much much More!!! 📍 Ector County Coliseum, Odessa, TX ⏰ Dates: January 30th - February 1st, 2026 Don’t miss out on this exciting weekend! #MIDESSABoatShow #RVExpo #OutdoorAdventure #OdessaTX #BoatingLife #RVLife #ATVs #gunshow |
3 events,Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults. |
4 events,Fun ways to help support toddlers' developing literacy and cognitive growth by incorporating action rhymes, songs, and movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 3-5. Fun ways to help support toddlers' developing literacy and cognitive growth by incorporating action rhymes, songs, and movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 3-5. |
4 events,First Friday ODTX is a monthly gathering every first Friday of the month for residents and visitors of downtown Odessa. Each month, the streets are lively and colorful with music, games, and delicious food. There are unbeatable deals from local businesses and exciting opportunities to collect amazing giveaways. The event is open to all ages and caters to everyone’s interests. For music lovers, there are live performances by local bands and artists, while foodies can indulge in a diverse range of street eats. Downtown shops and eateries will offer special promotions. First Friday ODTX event brings vibrancy and community spirit to downtown Odessa, making it the perfect place to spend a Friday evening.
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Cristela Alonzo made history when she became the first Latina to create, produce and star in her own network sitcom, ‘Cristela’ for ABC. Cristela made history again when she became the first Latina lead in a Disney Pixar film when she voiced the character of Cruz Ramirez in ‘Cars 3’. Cristela has subsequently appeared in numerous films and TV shows, such as HBO’s ‘His Dark Materials’ and Stephen Soderbergh’s ‘The Laundromat.’ She has appeared on late night shows such as Conan, The Late Show with David Letterman and Stephen Colbert, and numerous talks shows and game shows as well as being a host on ABC’s ‘The View’. Her first stand-up special, Lower Classy, is currently streaming on Netflix, along with her more recently released second stand-up special, ‘Middle Classy’. Cristela has also released a memoir, ‘Music to My Years,’ with Simon & Schuster Publishing. In it, Alonzo shares personal stories of growing up as a first-generation Mexican-American in Texas and following her dreams to pursue a career in showbusiness. In 2025, Cristela shot and released her 3rd Netflix stand up special, "Upper Classy”. |
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As one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians, Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing in a Las Vegas coffee house. Jo’s uniquely relatable comedy pulls inspiration from his colorful family that has reached all kinds of people and has translated into sold-out arenas around the world. The comedian continues to be one of the top 10 grossing stand-up comedians each year according to Pollstar and Billboard. Today, he continues selling out and breaking sales records at some of the most prestigious venues around the world including Mall of Asia Arena (Manila, PH), The Forum (Los Angeles), Coca-Cola Arena (Dubai), ICC Theatre (Sydney, AU), O2 Arena (London), Madison Square Garden (New York City), and American Airlines Arena (Dallas) to name a few. In 2022, Koy kicked off his Funny Is Funny World Tour by selling-out the Climate Pledge Arena (over 14,000 tickets) in his hometown of Seattle and ended the tour with a sold-out show at Tacoma Dome (over 19,000 tickets). In 2017, Koy broke a record for the most tickets sold by a single artist at 23,000 tickets and 11 sold-out shows at The Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu. In response, the mayor’s […] |
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3 events,Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults. |
4 events,STEAM: Exploration Station Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math in this exciting opportunity to tinker, build, and discover! This month’s challenge: Use Paper Circuits and a variety of other materials to create the Mystery Machine™ with working wheels and headlights.
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Please join us to hear from Holly Rowe: Emmy winning, ESPN reporter and commentator! FREE Admission!
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5 events,Fun ways to help support toddlers' developing literacy and cognitive growth by incorporating action rhymes, songs, and movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 3-5. Fun ways to help support toddlers' developing literacy and cognitive growth by incorporating action rhymes, songs, and movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 3-5.
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Valentine’s Gala 2026 Celebrate love with a purpose! VFW Post 4372 & its Auxiliary cordially invite you to our Annual Valentine’s Gala. Join us for an elegant evening of dining, dancing, and community spirit to support our local veterans. When: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Location: Bingo Hall – 208 E. VFW Ln, Odessa, TX 79762 Dress Code: Dress to Impress! Cocktail Hour: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (at the Canteen) Dinner: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Dancing: 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm Special Feature: Silent Auction Tickets: Single $20 | Couples $35 RSVP: Text Brenda Grant at 432-889-3158 (Text is preferred for a faster response). |
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Event by Basin Lighthouse and Prevention Resource Center - PRC Region 9 426 N Texas Ave , Odessa, TX, United States, Texas 79761 Duration: 4 hr Public · Anyone on or off Facebook You’re invited to our Blood Drive and Community Resource Fair on Friday, February 13th, from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM at 426 N Texas Ave, Odessa, TX—and it’s open to everyone!We’re partnering with Vitalant to host a blood drive alongside community resource tables, free snacks, door prizes, and Narcan trainings. We’ll also have a Smash Burger food truck on-site if you’d like to purchase lunch while you’re there. Raffle Tickets & Prizes1 raffle ticket just for showing up+1 ticket if you sign up to donate blood ahead of time+1 ticket if you attend a Narcan training+1 ticket if you donate blood Grand prizes include:$250 tattoo voucher for Evil Ink Dinner for two at Texas Roadhouse Sign up to donate blood here:https://donors.vitalant.org/.../guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr...Whether you’re donating blood, learning about community resources, attending a training, or just stopping by, we’d love to see you there. Feel free to share this invite with friends and family!Hope to see you on February 13th!
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Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer playing sold-out shows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for the past two decades. A platinum-recording artist, Rodney's recorded eight major record label comedy albums, followed by three albums on his own record label, Laughter's Good Records. Rodney is fresh off the release of his latest album, "Get Em Out," (released 2019) which hit #1 on iTunes. His album "Here Comes the Truth” (released 2017) climbed to #3 on the comedy charts, accruing tens of millions of streams on Spotify and even spawned a Netflix special. Rodney broke through with his major label comedy CD debut "Hangin' With Rodney” in 1998. The next few years saw nine more Top 10 comedy albums: Live, Morning Wood, Nutsack, Greatest Hits, King of the Mountains, El Nino Loco, C'mon Laugh You Bastards, Laughter's Good and The Hits, all of which continue to receive radio airplay and regularly place on the national comedy charts. “Hangin' With Rodney” and "Morning Wood” earned RIAA gold record certification, and his Greatest Hits (a double CD) album reached platinum status. Rodney also released “Make it Christmas” which features his original song “Camouflage and Christmas Lights," a tribute to our military. Mature Audiences ONLY! |
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Be a Pal! Celebrate Pal-entine’s Day with Basin PBS Education! Saturday February 14 from 11am - 12:30pm at Basin PBS, 203 N. Main St, Midland Have a heart and be a part of our Pal-entine’s Celebration! Families are invited to a fun-filled Saturday featuring: • a PBS KIDS episode screening, • sweet treats, • and hands-on arts and crafts All centered on kindness, friendship, and togetherness. A perfect way to share the love with your favorite pals! Scan the QR code above to say "I'm in!" |
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3 events,Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults. |
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Friday, February 20, 2026 5:00 PM 9:00 PM Crossroads Odessa Texas6901 Texas 191 FrontageOdessa, TX, 79762United States Permian High School Dance Department and Panther Paws Dance Teams will be hosting their annual Dance Explosion recital. The shows will feature both the Varsity and Jr. Varsity teams, all dance classes and guest performers including OC Blues, UTPB Pom squad, Wilson and Young Middle School dance team, En Croix Dance Academy and Future Paw participants. |
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Art-loving preschoolers ages 3-5 and their grown-ups are invited to join us at the Museum for a beautifully illustrated story and art activity. February 18: Black Dog by Levi Pinfold Fun ways to help support toddlers' developing literacy and cognitive growth by incorporating action rhymes, songs, and movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 3-5. Fun ways to help support toddlers' developing literacy and cognitive growth by incorporating action rhymes, songs, and movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 3-5. |
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Ages 12 and up recommended. Gary Owen has been entertaining audiences for more than two decades with his sharp observational humor and fearless storytelling. Known for his unapologetic, rule-defying style, his material draws from his personal life, time in the military and the everyday absurdities that connect people across backgrounds. With a fanbase that has grown by the millions in recent months and continues to surge across social media, Owen’s reach has cemented his place as one of the most in-demand touring comedians today. Beyond stand-up, Owen has appeared in a wide range of feature films including BACK ON THE STRIP with Tiffany Haddish and Wesley Snipes, MEET THE BLACKS and its sequel THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR, THINK LIKE A MAN and THINK LIKE A MAN TOO, RIDE ALONG with Ice Cube and Kevin Hart, LITTLE MAN opposite the Wayans Brothers, and DADDY DAY CARE with Eddie Murphy. He is also widely recognized for his scene-stealing role as “Bearcat” in the MGM film COLLEGE. On television, Owen starred in his own BET series THE GARY OWEN SHOW and co-hosted TruTV’s sketch series UPLOAD WITH SHAQUILLE O’NEAL. After meeting Tyler Perry on THE TOM JOYNER MORNING SHOW, he was cast in […] |
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We've tailored the experience exclusively for students like YOU. Here's what you can expect: Get to know UTPB. See the places and meet the people most important to you! Explore campus and tour our residence and dining hall. Meet faculty and staff at the academic and student services fair. Get to know some of our students. (FYI: they're pretty awesome.) Meet with admissions and financial aid counselors - find your way to becoming a Falcon! ETAILS February 21, 2026 10 AM - 2 PM CST CATEGORIES Academics Campus Events Conference/Seminars/Lectures Student Life TYPE On Campus AUDIENCE Students |
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DRUM TAO explodes on stage with a captivating performance full of flash and fire! Renowned for powerful and athletic drumming, their newest show, The Best, blends traditional “Wadaiko” (Japanese Drums) with modern energy and theatrical flair. Seen by 10 million spectators across the globe, DRUM TAO shows feature vibrant costumes, dramatic synchronized drumming and movement with a variety of traditional Japanese instruments including flutes and harps alongside the massive taiko drums. They have captivated audiences worldwide – selling out shows in 26 countries – garnering critical acclaim and accolades along the way. |
5 events,Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults.
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Game on, Wranglers! Grab your crew and hit the court for 3x3 Basketball League at the ICA Gym Sports Center. Whether you’re here to compete, stay active, or just have fun, this league is free and open to everyone! Mondays: January 26 | February 2, 16 & 23 6:00–7:30 PM ICA Gym Sports Center Fast games, good vibes, and nonstop action—see you on the court! The Ellen Noël Art Museum presents Shrimpfest, benefitting the Museum’s educational programs across the Permian Basin! Join us on February 23, 2026, at the Ector County Coliseum – Barn G! Sponsor tables are now available and include admission, a sponsor-only cocktail reception, delicious appetizers, waiter service, and more! General Admission tickets are $50 in advance or $55 at the door. Sponsor Hour begins at 5:30 PM, followed by General Admission at 7 PM! For Sponsorships or Table Reservations, contact 432-550-9696 ext. 210. |
5 events,Fun ways to help support toddlers' developing literacy and cognitive growth by incorporating action rhymes, songs, and movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 3-5. Fun ways to help support toddlers' developing literacy and cognitive growth by incorporating action rhymes, songs, and movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 3-5. |
5 events,About the event 42nd Annual Odessa College Rodeo, Sponsored by Chevron 🤠🐎 Saddle up, West Texas! 🐎🤠 Join the Odessa College Rodeo Team for the 42nd Annual Odessa College Rodeo, proudly sponsored by Chevron, on February 26–28, 2026 at the Ector County Coliseum. Experience three days of high-energy collegiate rodeo action as top competitors go head-to-head in true West Texas style. 🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1056541/2026-odessa-college-rodeo-odessa-ector-county-coliseumbox-office-solutions Don’t miss one of Odessa’s longest-running traditions!
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Explore career paths, internships, and part-time or full-time opportunities at our All-Majors Career & Internship Fair! Meet employers from a wide range of industries, learn what they’re looking for, and make connections that can help you take your next step. Thursday, February 26, 2026 UTPB Gym 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Bring copies of your Resume! Dress Business Professional OPEN TO ALL MAJORS!
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Explore career paths, internships, and part-time or full-time opportunities at our All-Majors Career & Internship Fair! Meet employers from a wide range of industries, learn what they’re looking for, and make connections that can help you take your next step. Thursday, February 26, 2026 UTPB Gym 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Bring copies of your Resume! Dress Business Professional OPEN TO ALL MAJORS! February 26, 2026 1 PM - 4 PM CST Register Here CATEGORIES Campus Events LOCATION Gym TYPE On Campus AUDIENCE Faculty/Staff Students Alumni CONTACT Career Services (432) 552-2890 careerservices@utpb.edu |