Girls in the Boat

Midland Community Theatre 2000 W. Wadley, Midland, United States

Midland Community Theatre announces its production of “Girls in the Boat” by Alice Austen March 21- April 5. Directed by Emma Evenson, this show was inspired by the first US women’s rowing team and its determination to compete in the 1976 Olympics. Tickets are available now at mctmidland.org.

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Toddler Tales Storytime – CENTENNIAL

Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, 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.

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Toddler Tales Storytime – DOWNTOWN

Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown) 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, 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.

Art Tales: Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late

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

Join us at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful event tailored for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. At 1:00 PM, we invite you to immerse yourselves in a beautifully illustrated story and a fun art activity. This free event offers an engaging children's story followed by a hands-on art project related to the tale. Our featured book for this session is Sleep Like a Tiger by Mo Willems. Young attendees will be entertained by the charming story of a pigeon who just isn’t tired at bedtime. After the story, children will participate in an art activity inspired by the adventures. It’s a wonderful opportunity to foster a love of reading and creativity in young children while spending quality time together. We look forward to welcoming you and your little artists to the museum for this fun and inspiring event!

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Read to Felix

Ector County Library 321 W. 5th St., Odessa, TX, United States

Felix is ready to have his ears scritches and have stories read to him. Come to the Children’s Department @ 4:00 to find him.

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas

Prepare to be enchanted! Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live, the ground breaking 2.5D musical, is bringing the iconic Sailor Moon universe to life like never before. This stunning stage adaptation—based on the legendary manga and anime—transports audiences into a dazzling world of magic, friendship and justice with its electrifying performances, unforgettable choreography and show-stopping music. This production was the first-ever 2.5D musical to hit North American stages, ushering in anew era of live theatre that merges the visual style of manga and anime with the immersive power of live performance. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live is a one-of-a-kind experience that will captivate fans of all ages. With book, lyrics and direction by Kaori Miura (The Musical The Prince of Tennis, Tokyo Revengers the Musical), choreography by Satomi Toma and music by Go Sakabe and KYOHEI, this is your chance to see “Sailor Moon” like never before, live, on stage, in aspectacular 2.5D musical event! Feel the magic, witness the excitement and be part of the phenomenon that’s captured the hearts of millions worldwide! Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live will be performed in Japanese with English subtitles. Running time: 90 minutes with no intermission

The Snow Queen Community Performance – Free

Allison Fine Arts Building 3600 N Garfield St, Midland, TX, United States

Come and see the children's opera "The Snow Queen" performed by Opera of the Planes presented by Permian Basin Opera. The story will be led by music from "Oberon" by Carl Maria Von Weber. There will be two community performances geared towards fourth grade and their families. For FREE tickets to our community event of "Opera in the Schools", held at Midland College on April 7, 2025, @ 6:30 pm in the Allison Fine Arts Building - Wagner and Brown Auditorium, just visit this link. https://www.mypbo.org/event-details/the-snow-queen-community-performance

Storytime: Libraries

Ector County Library 321 W. 5th St., Odessa, TX, United States

It’s National Library Month so we’re going to kick off our storytimes for April talking all about libraries! Join us @ 10:00 AM in the auditorium then head to the basement activity room for a craft.

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Toddler Tales Storytime – CENTENNIAL

Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, 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.

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Toddler Tales Storytime – DOWNTOWN

Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown) 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, 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.

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Read to Felix

Ector County Library 321 W. 5th St., Odessa, TX, United States

Felix is ready to have his ears scritches and have stories read to him. Come to the Children’s Department @ 4:00 to find him.

Book Talk – “Peggy” by Rebecca Godfrey

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

At just fourteen years old, Peggy Guggenheim’s world is turned upside down when her beloved father perishes on the Titanic. His death ignites a lifelong quest for passion, personal freedom, and the transformative power of art. Peggy explores how she defied expectations, shaped modern art, and lived boldly—leaving behind a legacy that changed the art world forever. Book Talk are a great way to meet fellow book lovers, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and discover new perspectives! Whether you’re a longtime reader or just looking for a fun way to connect, Book Talk is a welcoming space for all. Plus, it’s always exciting to share your thoughts and hear what others took away from the story! Snacks provided. Ages 18+ FREE!