Odessa Arts

Roger Creager FREE Concert
2026-01-20 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | The Venue at Live Oak, 3201 Elkins Rd, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A FREE CONCERT

CELEBRATING AMERICA’S OIL & GAS EMPLOYEES
AND THE POWER OF AMERICAN ENERGY

Enjoy an evening of great food, drinks, and live music featuring ROGER CREAGER
as we honor the men and women who power our nation.

Teacher Tuesdays
2026-01-20 16:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-27 16:00 - 22:00 | Homemade Wines, 400 N. Texas Avenue, Odessa, 79761, United States
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ONE FREE GLASS TO EDUCATORS WITH SCHOOL ID EVERY TUESDAY

Land and Likeness - UT Permian Basin
2026-01-20 17:00 - 2026-04-09 19:00 | UTPB CEED Building, North, 1310 FM1788, Midland, TX, 79707, United States
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Theatre Network of Texas College Paid Internship Program
2026-01-21 - 2026-01-30 | Online, TX, United States
DESCRIPTION
Theatre Network of Texas, Inc (TNT) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the theatres and artists of Texas and the communities they serve. TNT, with the support of the the Jack K. Ayre and Frank Ayre Lee Theatre Foundation, sponsors college internships to address the needs of theatres and students in the discipline of live theatre.
GOAL
The goal of the program is to expose students to the theatre profession by:

providing firsthand experience working with and in theatres;
giving an overview of current issues in the profession;
facilitating job opportunities through contacts made in the Texas theatre community.

ELIGIBILITY

Must have graduated / completed high school course work and received high school diploma.
Completed Sophomore year of college after high school graduation. (Advanced placement and completion of college courses while still enrolled in high school does NOT qualify as completion.)
Majoring in any aspect of theatre i.e. education, administration, etc.
Graduate Students are eligible
Students of every race, religion, gender, ethnic and economic background and sexual preference are eligible to apply.
Must be a member of TNT at the Student ($20) level at the time of application
Must be available to attend TEXFest in Odessa for interviews – March 11 – 15, 2026
Must be a resident of Texas or attend a Texas university with a Texas address
Must have a drivers license and reliable transportation
Must be available for orientation, the internship and the debriefing from May 15, 2026 – July 27, 2026

Applicants must submit all application attachments (Transcript, Resumé, Letter of Recommendation, Essay) to be considered.
PERIOD AND SITES OF INTERNSHIP
Ten weeks beginning with orientation – May 15, 2026 and finishing with a debriefing on July 27, 2026 both in Fort Worth, Texas (THESE ARE IN PERSON AND NOT OPTIONAL.) Following orientation, interns will have five week residencies at two different theatres culminating in a debriefing. Please note: the host theatre chooses the intern they want, as opposed to the intern choosing the theatre.
Interns will get the opportunity to learn about administrative, artistic and technical aspects of working in theatre. Each theatre determines what work interns will do. Past interns have worked backstage and in administrative offices, helped with summer theatre camps, performed in shows, constructed costumes, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PERFORMANCE INTERNSHIP.
COMPENSATION
Selected interns will receive $3,000 for the ten weeks. Lodging will be provided by the host theatres during the residencies. Lodging could consist of an apartment, a room in someone’s home, a dorm room, etc.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Depending on the theatres chosen for placements, the residencies may include artistic, technical and administrative experiences and duties. The focus of the internship is determined by the individual theatres. Interns will be mentored during their placements by the heads of the divisions in which they work. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PERFORMANCE-BASED INTERNSHIP.
Some previous placements have included: Theatre Three, Shakespeare Dallas, Dallas Summer Musicals, Dallas Children’s Theater, Kitchen Dog Theater, Amarillo Little Theatre, Stage West, Hip Pocket Theatre, Theatre Arlington, S.T.A.G.E. Bulverde, WaterTower Theatre, Unity Theatre, Ensemble Theatre, ACE Theatre, Stages Repertory Theatre, The Alley Theatre, The Point Theatre, Hill Country Community Theatre, Temple Civic Theatre, Plaza Theatre Company, ArtsView Children’s Theatre, Baytown Little Theater, Rover Dramawerks, Fredericksburg Theater Company, Vive Les Artes, Playhouse 2000 and Beaumont Community Players.
TERMS OF INTERNSHIP / REQUIREMENTS

Interns must have a valid drivers license. Interns are responsible for their own transportation to / from interviews, orientation, placement and debriefing.
Interns must be available for travel throughout the period.
Interns must be able to commit to the completion of the ten week program. Exceptions may be made with advance notice.
Interns must have demonstrated communication skills.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be reviewed by TNT staff and Executive Director. Interviews will take place in March at TEXFest 2026.
Applicants are required to submit the following materials:

TNT Membership at the Student Level – $20
Application Form
Most current college transcript (official copy or web PDF copy)
Letter of recommendation from a college professor in the student’s field of study
Complete resumé of work/experience/roles/teaching experience/technical experience, etc.
500 word essay on why you would make a good candidate for this internship.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications and attachments should be emailed / postmarked no later than Friday, January 30, 2026, and sent to:
preston@texastheatres.org with Subject Title: First Initial.Last Name Internship Application – i.e.: J.Doe Internship Application
Or mailed to:
Multicultural Initiatives Internship
Theatre Network of Texas, Inc.
P.O. Box 470672
Fort Worth, TX 76147
Attachments may be sent separately from application, but all materials must be in by the January deadline. Applications and/or attachments postmarked or emailed after January 30 will not be accepted.
Questions should be addressed to
Preston Isham, Programs Manager, at the above address, by email at preston@texastheatres.org.
Applicants will be notified of acceptance for interview by early-February 2026.

Thank you to our generous sponsor
The Multicultural Initiatives Summer Paid Theatre Internship program is generously underwritten by a grant from the Jack K. Ayre Frank Ayre Lee Theatre Foundation.

Children’s Passive Program: We’re Going on a Gnome Hunt
2026-01-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Discover Odessa
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The gnomes have left their garden and are causing trouble in the children’s department. Can you help find them? They like to move our books, play with out things, and pester staff with they are trying to run. Come to the children’s department to get your counting sheet. Runs all month long.

Toddler Tales Storytime - CENTENNIAL
2026-01-21 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-28 11:00 - 11:30 | Midland County Library – Centennial Branch, 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, 79705, United States
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.

Toddler Tales Storytime - DOWNTOWN
2026-01-21 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-28 11:00 - 11:30 | Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown), 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, 79701, United States

January Date Night - Homemade Wines
2026-01-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Homemade Wines, 400 N. Texas Avenue, Odessa, 79761, United States

Read to Felix
2026-01-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Ector County Library
Felix is ready for children to read him stories and give him ear scritches. Join us today @ 4:00 PM.

Felix está listo para que los niños le lean cuentos y le acaricien las orejas. Únete a nosotros hoy a las 4:00 PM.

Paint With Me at Homemade Wines
2026-01-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Homemade Wines, 400 N. Texas Avenue, Odessa, 79761, United States
Come and paint with me in a fun relaxed environment alongside yummy food and wine. We will be painting on a 16×20 sized canvas using acrylic paints. All paint supplies will be provided with your ticket purchase. All food and drinks will be purchased separately at the event. Refunds are available if you cancel seven days prior to the event. If for any reason, you do not cancel 7 days before the event, you will be given the option between a DIY kit or a credit to attend a future event of your choosing.

A Book Lovers Library Card Paint Event
2026-01-23 18:00 | 3952 E 42ND St Suite G, Texas 79762, 3952 E 42ND, Odessa, 79762
Date & Location

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm (CST)
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3952 E 42ND St Suite G, Texas 79762
3952 TX-191, Odessa, TX 79762-5932, United States
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A Book Lovers Library Card Paint Event
Come paint your favorite book genre with us on this cute library card to keep track off all your reads this year!✨🎨
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This Saturday, 24th January, 12:00 pm, Open Paint Studio Walk In in Odessa
This Sunday, 25th January, 01:00 pm, Open Paint Studio Walk In in Odessa
Next Saturday, 31st January, 05:00 pm, Bookish Wood Paint Night in Odessa

O'Reilly Auto Parts Arenacross & Extreme Freestyle
2026-01-23 19:00 - 2026-01-24 19:00 | Ector County Coliseum, 4201 Andrews Highway, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Date & Location

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 pm (CST)
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Ector County Coliseum
4201 Andrews Hwy, Odessa, Texas, United States
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O’Reilly Auto Parts Arenacross & Extreme Freestyle
ARENACROSS RACING: See high flying Arenacross racing from pee wee’s to the fastest pros from around the country in an all out air assault on the indoor track. Featured classes will be the 250F Pro & 450F Pro. All Pro riders will be racing for their share of the huge cash purse.
TEAM 406 FMX TOUR: See FMX stars performing all the latest and greatest tricks. Back Flips, Indian Airs, Double Superman Seat Grabs, Flip Trains and much more will be live and in your face!
DATES: January 23-24, 2026
TICKETS: Get your tickets early – Advance Discount General Admission Tickets are available at O’Reilly Auto Parts Stores. Get Reserve Seating or General Admission tickets online at https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1055510/2026-map-arenacross-odessa-ector-county-coliseumbox-office-solutions
SCHEDULE: Friday & Saturday, January 23-24, 2026 at 7 pm. Gates open at 6 pm. Shows last approximately 2 hours
LOCATION: Ector County Coliseum – Odessa, Texas
O’Reilly Auto Parts Arenacross and FMX presented by Golden Honda Kawasaki Yamaha Suzuki KTM & Warren Cat Rental
Full Show Info – http://www.mapmotorsports.com/
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Next month, 20th February, 07:30 pm, O’Reilly Auto Parts Outlaw Nationals Monster Trucks in Odessa
Next month, 27th February, 07:30 pm, O’Reilly Auto Parts Outlaw Nationals Monster Trucks in Springfield

Sustainable Sourced Saturdays
2026-01-24 09:00 - 11:30 | Ector County – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

2026-01-24 11:00 - 2026-01-25 18:00 | MKA Special Ocasions, 500 S Grant Ave, Odessa, TX, United States
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Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm (CST)
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MKA Special Occasions
500 S Grant Ave, Odessa, Texas, United States
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West Texas TCG & Collectibles New Year 2026
🎉✨ NEW YEAR, NEW PULLS! ✨🎉
We’re kicking off 2026 the right way — with another MASSIVE West Texas TCG & Collectibles Show!
📅 January 24–25
Start your year with 🔥 huge pulls, amazing vendors, fresh inventory, and the best collecting community in West Texas! Whether you’re hunting for grails, trading with friends, or just vibing with the crew — this is THE event to start the year strong.
💥 Bigger vendors
💥 Bigger prizes
💥 Big New Year Energy
Mark your calendars… this show is going to set the tone for an EPIC 2026!
More details coming soon — stay tuned! 👀

Permian Football Banquet
2026-01-24 18:00 - 21:30 | MCM Elegante, 5200 E University Blvd,, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
ByPermian Football Booster Club

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MCM Grande Hotel & Fun Dome, Interstate 20 Business Loop, Odessa, TX, USAOdessa, TX
Saturday, Jan 24 from 6 pm to 9:30 pm CST

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Get ready for the ultimate celebration of the 2025 Permian football District Champs at our in-person banquet.

Permian Football Banquet
Join us for a night of celebration at the Permian Football Banquet! It’s time to honor our incredible athletes and their outstanding achievements on the field. The event will be held at the MCM Grande Hotel & Fun Dome in Odessa, TX, USA. Get ready for an evening filled with fun, delicious food, and unforgettable memories. Let’s come together as a community to show our support and appreciation for our talented Permian football team. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!
Players/Dates/Atheltic Trainers/ Coaches/ Cheer/Flag Crew are seated on the left of the ballroom. All general admission tickets & reserved tables will be on the right hand side of the ballroom. Parents do not sit with their student(s).
Parents make sure you and your athlete aren’t both signing up for their free ticket

Kevin James: Eat the Frog
2026-01-24 20:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Kevin James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom.
The King of Queens, which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing, and it garnered him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The show concluded its run in 2007 but continues to air daily in syndication across the country and around the world. James also starred in, and executive produced The Crew, a Netflix sitcom set in the world of NASCAR.
James brought his stand-up act to TV with Sweat the Small Stuff, a one-hour special for Comedy Central. Kevin James and Ray Romano executive produced and starred in the HBO Sports Special Making the Cut: The Road to Pebble Beach; a documentary about the Pebble Beach Pro Am Golf Tournament that was nominated for a Sports Emmy. His second comedy special Never Don’t Give Up premiered on Netflix to critical acclaim.
James made his feature film debut in Columbia Pictures’ Hitch starring opposite Will Smith, and starred in, produced and co-wrote the hit comedies Paul Blart: Mall Cop 1 & 2, Zookeeper, and Here Comes The Boom. James has starred alongside Adam Sandler in Pixels, Grown Ups, Grown Ups 2, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, and Hubie Halloween. He starred in the features True Memoirs of an International Assassin and Home Team for Netflix, as well as the independent action thriller Becky.
James can currently be seen in his one hour stand-up comedy special Kevin James: Irregardless on Prime Video, which was nominated for 2024’s Best Comedy Special by the Critics Choice Awards. James will also be starring in the 2026 upcoming feature film “Solo Mio” alongside Nicole Grimaudo, Jonathan Roumie, and Kim Coates.

Adult Coloring Group - CENTENNIAL
2026-01-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Midland County Library – Centennial Branch, 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, 79705, United States
Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults.

Launch Party - Odessa Republicans Party
2026-01-26 16:30 - 19:00 | Homemade Wines, 400 N. Texas Avenue, Odessa, 79761, United States
