Humanities

Jo Koy Funny Is Funny World Tour Presented by Icon Concerts Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center March 3 @ 8:00 PMBUY TICKETS   As one of today’s premier stand-up comics Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing at a Las Vegas coffee house to now selling out the world’s most prestigious venues including Radio City Music Hall (New York), Chase Center (San Francisco), The Forum (Los Angeles), Mall of Asia Arena (Manila, PH), Coca-Cola Arena (Dubai) and ICC Theatre (Sydney, AU). The hugely relatable comic pulls inspiration from his family, specifically his son. In March 2021, the comedian released his first autobiography, Mixed Plate with Harper Collins Publishers. In this funny and moving memoir, Koy uncovers the stories behind his stand-up: the conflict, the drama, and the laughter as he struggles to find his place in the entertainment industry, a country and the world. Koy recently finished production with Amblin Partners and Dan Lin’s Ridback for the comedy film, Easter Sunday releasing in theaters April 1, 2022. The feature film will be loosely based on Koy’s life experiences and will be set around a family gathering to celebrate Easter Sunday. The comedian has had five highly-rated and successful […]

We are back and better than ever! Join us in the Mesa Courtyard at UT Permian Basin for the Empty Bowls you know and love. $15 gets you a hand crafted bowl and all you can eat soup! 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the West Texas Food Bank! www.eventbrite.com/e/empty-bowls-permian-basin-tickets-272378610757

Saturday March 26th | 10AM-12PM Stop by Fab Labs Booth and get active the Wrangler Trails!

. Wednesday, March 30th Barrel & Derrick Restaurant Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center The Black & White Ball will feature a Black & White Collection by Project Runway Designer Daniel Esquivel. Meet Daniel and enjoy an evening of cocktails & fun at this PBFW kickoff event.

OC Fab Lab presents Make It! For Kids | Customized Bookmarks Saturday April 2nd | 1-4PM | Cost $10 Register by calling 432-335-6189 or email fablab@odessa.edu

Sewell BMW of the Permian Basin presents Permian Basin Fashion Week and Odessa Arts Black & White Ball - The Art of Fashion on April 2, 2022 inside the Permian Ballroom at Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center! Help us celebrate The Friends of the Arts recipients: Lissa Noel Wagner, JoAnn Davenport-Littleton, and ECISD Fine Arts Department. The Art of Fashion Show will feature a black and white collection by Project Runway Designer: Daniel Esquivel! Tickets are selling fast! To purchase tickets visit: https://odessaarts.org/pbfw/ Please enter at the main entrance of the Marriott Hotel. Valet Service available.  

Brunch & Trunk Show Sunday, April 3rd – 10:30 AM-1:30 PM Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center Barrel & Derrick Restaurant Enjoy a delicious brunch, then meet Project Runway Designer Daniel Esquivel & other local designers and retailers during an afternoon of shopping and fashion fun. Daniel will be taking custom orders during this event!

Odessa Arts will be showcasing local art throughout April for Arts Appreciation Month.

Chonda Pierce Live In Concert AN AWAKENING FNDN EVENT Apr 30 / Saturday7:00 PM BUY TICKETS Join Chonda Pierce, a stand-up comedian, television hostess, author and now actress, as she channels her life experiences into positivity, bringing laughter to audiences around the country. This is an evening you won’t want to miss. Get your tickets to see the Queen of Clean comedy LIVE IN CONCERT today!

Cosmic Kandi Productions presents: Glow with Pride - Rave & Art Show! June 25th | Doors open at 6PM | Hilton Garden Inn |

Franco Escamilla Tour Gaby Eventos Inc Presents July 22 / Friday8:30 PMBUY TICKETS No se permiten bolsas o mochilas grandes. Tamaño máximo: 12” x 12” x 6” y tiene que ser transparente, incluyendo pañaleras. Las unicas bolsas no transparentes permitidas son pequeñas carteras y no tener más de 8"x5" pulgadas. Please note for all events after January 1, 2022, we will have a clear bag policy with a size limit of 12x12x6" or a non-clear bag/wallet with a size limit of 8x5". Franco Escamilla is a Mexican comedian, voice actor, musician, philanthropist, businessman, and founder of La Diablo Squad (The Devil Squad). He is mainly known for his comedy shows; He has performed throughout the Mexican Republic, and throughout Latin America, even starting his own "World Tour" of his tour "Por la Anécdota" He has three specials: "Comedians of the world", "For the Anecdote" and "Welcome to the World" within Netflix. This show will primarily be in Spanish.