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  • Odessa Shakespeare Festival- Julius Caesar

    The Globe of the Great Southwest 2308 Shakespeare Road, Odessa, TX, United States
    Humanities

    Experience Julius Caesar like never before as the Texas Shakespeare Festival brings this gripping political tragedy to life at the historic Globe Theatre at Odessa College. A highlight of the 2025 Odessa Shakespeare Festival, this live performance takes place in a venue unlike any other—a faithful replica of William Shakespeare’s original 1599 Globe Theatre. Set in ancient Rome, Julius Caesar explores themes of ambition, loyalty, and betrayal as senators plot to assassinate Caesar to save the republic, only to unleash chaos and civil war. The play’s iconic lines, moral complexity, and dramatic intensity remain strikingly relevant today. This is a rare opportunity to witness professional Shakespearean theatre in an authentic setting that evokes the experience of 16th-century London. This is your chance to see one of the Bard’s most powerful works performed by some of Texas’s finest classical actors, live and on stage, where Shakespeare himself would feel right at home.

  • Read to Felix

    Recurring
    Ector County Library
    Humanities

    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.

  • Museum Venue Open House

    Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States
    Humanities

    Step inside the Museum and explore how our FMH Foundation Community Room, Garden, and Galleries can transform into the perfect venue for your corporate meeting, wedding, reception, or special event. Tour beautifully staged setups, gather inspiration, and meet our team to learn how we can bring your vision to life! Free!

  • 1st Annual BCCPB MLK Chili Cook Off

    Woodson Boys and Girls Club 1037 E Murphy St, Odessa, TX, United States
    Humanities

    1st Annual BCCPB MLK Chili Cook-Off Greetings To ensure a fair and smooth competition, please review the official cook-off rules below: • All chili entries must consist of meat or Impossible™ meat (vegetarian substitute). • No beans, corn, or green bean–type vegetables are allowed in any chili entries. • Chili may be hot, mild, or extra mild for judging. • All chili entries must be fully prepared and placed on the judging table no later than 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 17, 2026. • Once chili is placed on the table for judging, nothing may be added or altered. Participants are asked to follow all rules closely to avoid disqualification. If you have any questions regarding the MLK Chili Cook-Off rules or participation details, please contact the BCCPB office at 432-332-5812.

    Free

  • Land and Likeness Art Exhibit

    Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Gallery 4901 E. Univsersity Blvd, Odessa, United States
    Humanities

    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

  • Read to Felix

    Recurring
    Ector County Library
    Humanities

    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.

  • Read to Felix

    Recurring
    Ector County Library
    Humanities

    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.

  • Night at the Museum: Cut-Out Couture

    Museum

    Each event has something different to offer for Museum Members, including art activities, lessons, exclusive tours, programs, family and friends nights, and more! Create fashion-forward paper dolls inspired by Halston: Inventing American Fashion and enjoy a tour of the exhibition.

  • Yoga at the Museum

    Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States
    Museum

    Grab your mat and meet us Wednesday mornings at 8:00 for a yin style yoga class led by instructors from rOming Yoga. Free for Museum Members Only.

  • Adventures in Art: Painting

    Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States
    Museum

    Register for our monthly studio classes for students ages 6-12. Students can tour current exhibitions and create an art project. Advance registration only on our website. Class size is limited, and scholarships are available. To register, click here.

  • Yoga at the Museum

    Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States
    Museum

    Grab your mat and meet us Wednesday mornings for a yin style yoga class led by instructors from rOming Yoga. Free for Museum Members Only. To become a Member, click here.

  • Art Tales: Extra Yarn

    Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States
    Museum

    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. Free!