Odessa Arts

BUBBLE TROUBLE Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center
2026-01-29 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
A bubble volcano. Bubble roller coaster. A kid in a bubble? Jeff Boyer takes bubbles to the max in this one-man bubble extravaganza. It’s the craziest, most creative bubble show around. Jeff juggles bubbles, sculpts and builds with bubbles, makes fog-filled bubbles, and more. Mixing comedy, music, and interactive bubble-magic, he engages and delights audiences of all ages.

January 29, 2026 7:00 PM
Doors Open: 6:00 PM

SEATING IS RESERVED
TICKETS $29.82 – $18.67All In Pricing Includes Convenience Fees
ALL PATRONS, INCLUDING LAP CHILDREN, INFANTS & BABIES, WILL REQUIRE A TICKET FOR ENTRY FOR ALL TICKETED PERFORMANCES.

PLEASE REVIEW CART CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR PURCHASE
ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES

The Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center Box Office, 1 (800) 514-3849 provided by ETIX and www.wagnernoel.com are the only authorized outlets for tickets to performances at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center. Tickets purchased from any other sources, such as brokers or secondary market websites, are purchased at your own risk. We urge patrons to purchase tickets only from the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center. By purchasing from the official ticket provider, you are assured that the ticket you receive is valid and being sold to you at face value.
When you buy from someone other than the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center:
• We cannot guarantee that your tickets are genuine
• You almost always pay more than face value
• We cannot replace lost or stolen tickets or help to resolve any ticketing issues
• We cannot contact you with information on show cancellations, time changes or other useful information

MIDESSA BOAT, RV, OUTDOOR SPORT & GUNN SHOW
2026-01-30 09:00 - 2026-02-01 20:00 | Ector County Coliseum, 4201 Andrews Highway, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Date & Location

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm (CST)
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Ector County Coliseum
4201 US-385, Odessa, TX 79762-5506, United States
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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

Children’s Passive Program: We’re Going on a Gnome Hunt
2026-01-30 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.

The Globe Film Festival
2026-01-30 17:00, 2026-01-31 17:00 | The Globe of the Great Southwest, 2308 Shakespeare Road, Odessa, TX, 79761, United States
The Globe Film Festival is set to return to the Historic Globe Theatre on January 30–31, 2026, inviting all to celebrate independent film and creativity with a variety of activities including screenings, panels, workshops, awards, and a food court. Filmmakers are encouraged to submit original short films, ranging from 1 to 10 minutes in length and suitable for a community audience, in any genre or style—whether shot on a phone or professional equipment. The deadline for submissions is January 16, with selected works having the opportunity to be showcased as Top 10 finalists at the festival. Join us for a vibrant celebration of storytelling in West Texas!

Bored Teachers is it Friday Yet?!
2026-01-30 18:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
OUTBACK PRESENTS
BORED TEACHERS: “IS IT FRIDAY YET?!” COMEDY TOUR

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center

January 30, 2026 7:30 PM
Doors Open: 6:00 PM

TICKET PRICES $80.56 – $51.57All In Pricing includes Convenience fees.
AISLE SEATING – $91.71 – $62.72All In Pricing includes Convenience fees.Choose from the best available aisle seats and enjoy the convenience of easy access to refreshments, restrooms
and venue exits, or seating in the front row of your preferred section.

PLATINUM $102.86
All In Pricing includes Convenience fees.
Platinum Tickets are tickets that are dynamically priced up and down based on demand.
Platinum Tickets are not part of VIP packages – they are tickets only.

ALL PATRONS, INCLUDING LAP CHILDREN, INFANTS & BABIES, WILL REQUIRE A TICKET FOR ENTRY FOR ALL TICKETED PERFORMANCES.
• TO SELECT YOUR SEATS, CLICK ON ANY SECTION IN THE MAP BELOW
• PLEASE REVIEW CART CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR PURCHASE
• ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES

Adult Coloring Group - CENTENNIAL
2026-02-02 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-16 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.

Toddler Tales Storytime - CENTENNIAL
2026-02-04 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-11 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-18 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
2026-02-04 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-11 11:00 - 11:30 | Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown), 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, 79701, United States

First Friday ODTX!
2026-02-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Odessa, 79761, United States
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.

Cristela Alonzo: The Midlife Mixtape Tour
2026-02-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
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”.

Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Tour
2026-02-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
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 office in Honolulu proclaimed November 24th as “Jo Koy Day.”

Steam Mysteri Machine Mayhem
2026-02-10 17:00 | Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown), 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, 79701, United States
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.

Distinguished Lecture Series - Holly Rowe
2026-02-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Please join us to hear from Holly Rowe: Emmy winning, ESPN reporter and commentator! FREE Admission!

Valentine's Gala
2026-02-11 19:00 - 22:00 | VFW, 208 E VFW Lane, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
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).

Transfer Fair - Scholarships Giveways
2026-02-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Odessa College, 201 W. Univeristy Ave., Odessa, TX, 79764, United States

Tween Ages 7-12 Lego Club
2026-02-12 16:00 - 18:30 | Ector County Library

Cattleman's Ball
2026-02-12 18:00 | Midland Community Theatre, 2000 W. Wadley, Midland, 79705, United States

2026-02-13 11:00 - 15:00 | TX
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!

Rodney Carrington LIVE 2026
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
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!

Basin PBS Palentine
2026-02-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Basin PBS Studio, 203 N Main, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
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!”

Live Like Rylee Ladies Night Out
2026-02-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Crossroads Student Building, 6901 TX - 191 Frontage, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Friday, February 20, 2026
5:00 PM 9:00 PM

Crossroads Odessa Texas6901 Texas 191 FrontageOdessa, TX, 79762United States

Permian High School Dance Explosion Recital
2026-02-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
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.

Art Tales - Black Dog by Levi Pinfold
2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
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
