• Read to Felix

    Recurring
    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Felix will be in the Children's Department from 4-5 today, waiting to hear stories and get ear scritches. Felix estará en la sección infantil de 4 a 5 de la tarde de hoy, esperando que le cuenten cuentos y le acaricien las orejas.

  • NEEDTOBREATHE: The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour With Special Guest Tall Heights

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

    Despite a 20-year history filled with accolades, GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE approached their latest studio album with a renewed mindset — a band still feeling they have something to prove. Over the years, they’ve carved out a distinctive space across multiple genres, blending modern rock, purpose-driven soul, and pop appeal into a rare and impressive track record. With five Number One albums spanning the Billboard Rock, Alternative, and other charts, over three billion career streams, and multi-platinum hits like “Brother”, “Who Am I,” and “Let’s Stay Home Tonight,” NEEDTOBREATHE has captivated audiences worldwide. Their music reflects two decades of masterful songwriting and musicianship, exploring life’s profound emotions and experiences. Working with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Dave Cobb, the band’s latest offering “Momma Loves Me” featuring The Red Clay Strays, continues this journey, diving into themes of personal struggle, redemption and resilience.

  • 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!

  • Dr. Seuss Birthday Storytime

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    March 4 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for a special storytime celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday with goody bags, crafts, and a visit from the Grinch. Únase a nosotros para una sesión especial de cuentacuentos para celebrar el cumpleaños del Dr. Seuss con bolsas de regalos, manualidades y la visita del Grinch.

  • Toddler Tales Storytime – CENTENNIAL

    Recurring
    Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, United States
    Humanities

    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

    Recurring
    Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown) 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, United States
    Humanities

    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.

  • Books and Babies

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    March 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Bundle up your little tikes amd bring them to Books and Babies where we read a couple of books, sing songs, and get to play in the baby play room. Abriga bien a tus pequeños y tráelos a Books and Babies, donde leeremos un par de libros, cantaremos canciones y podrán jugar en la sala de juegos para bebés.

  • First Friday ODTX!

    Recurring
    Downtown Odessa , United States
    Humanities

    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.

    Free
  • Chicago LIVE in Concert

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

    Hailed as one of the “most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era,” the legendary rock and roll band with horns, Chicago, came in as the highest-charting American band in Billboard magazine’s Top 125 Artists of All Time. Chicago is the first American rock band to chart top 40 albums in six consecutive decades. Chicago's debut album Chicago Transit Authority was inducted into The National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress in 2025. The Registry archives audio treasures worthy of preservation for all time based on their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation’s recorded sound heritage. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Chicago IX: Chicago’s Greatest Hits, the band released Chicago IX: Greatest Hits Expanded, in August 2025. In 2024, Chicago released Chicago at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C. (9/16/1971), a 26-track live collection recorded at the historic venue. The show covers all three studio albums from their 1969 debut to 1971 and more than two hours of live music by Robert Lamm (keyboard, vocals), Terry Kath (guitar, vocals), Peter Cetera (vocals, bass), Danny Seraphine (drums), Lee Loughnane (trumpet, vocals), James Pankow (trombone), and […]