• Bilingual Storytime

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Come join us for Bilingual Storytime with Rainbow stories and songs! *3rd Floor Auditorium

  • Book Talk – The Secret Lives of Color

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

    Grab a friend and join us for a discussion of The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. Clair. This nonfiction book examines the unusual stories of 75 fascinating shades, dyes, and hues. From fashion and politics, to art and war, the history of color runs like a bright thread through history. Refreshments will be provided. Ages 18+ · Free

  • Spring Cabaret Night at The Globe Theatre – Free Event

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

      Open Mic. Open Stage. Open Hearts. Join us for a FEARLESS FRIDAY of UNAPOLOGETIC ARTISTRY! The Globe Theatre at Odessa College opens our stage to the energy and artistry of OC students, faculty, departments, and clubs … collaborating alongside our Odessa/Midland community to fill the Globe with exploration, creativity, and passion. CABARET NIGHT at The Globe Theatre is a time to share tastes of anything you’re passionate about: singing, dancing, poetry, storytelling, photography, film, stand-up comedy, drama, culinary and horticulture … it’s all welcome! If you’re interested in sharing something, please email aganz@odessa.edu with what you’d like to share, the estimated time you’d like, and any technical needs you’d like us to provide. Come on out and support our community’s work – and the artistic bravery of those who risk in service of sharing their passion! We hope you join us for this FREE EVENT. ONE. NIGHT. ONLY. Friday, March 22nd. Doors open at 6pm.

  • Rabbits Storytime + Craft

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Come join us for Rabbits Storytime and afterwards head to the basement Activity Room to make a craft! *3rd Floor Auditorium & Basement Activity Room

  • Baby Shark’s Big Broadwave Tour!

    Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Let’s Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo it! Join Baby Shark and his fincredible fishy friends on an undersea adventure filled with oceans of fun and finship! To save their beloved Party Puddle Theatre, Baby and the squiddos must dive into action to create a flowstopping, splash-hit Broadwave swimsation — and they need your family’s help to put on the biggest Broadwave show ever! Jam-packed with catchy music, heartwarming characters and tidal waves of laughter, this interactive live show will make fishies of all ages shake their tail fins with delight.  

  • Baby Shark’s Big Broadwave Tour!

    Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Let’s Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo it! Join Baby Shark and his fincredible fishy friends on an undersea adventure filled with oceans of fun and finship! To save their beloved Party Puddle Theatre, Baby and the squiddos must dive into action to create a flowstopping, splash-hit Broadwave swimsation — and they need your family’s help to put on the biggest Broadwave show ever! Jam-packed with catchy music, heartwarming characters and tidal waves of laughter, this interactive live show will make fishies of all ages shake their tail fins with delight.

  • Storytime + Robots

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Come join us for Storytime and afterwards head to the Basement Activity Room to make a Robot! *3rd Floor Auditorium & Basement Activity Room

  • Art Tales: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

    Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    PLEASE NOTE THAT: The Ellen Noel Art Museum is temporarily housed inside the UTPB Presidential Archives 

  • Sensory Friendly Storytime

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    We understand that large groups in a storytime can be overwhelming for some of our patrons. So we have partnered with Share, who work with Special Needs families in the Permian Basin for a Sensory Friendly Storytime with a couple of books, a few songs, and craft or sensory toys to play with after storytime. We will also have a calming room set aside for those that get overstimulated. Location: 3rd Floor Auditorium

  • Read to Felix

    Recurring
    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Come to the 3rd Floor Children’s Department, grab a book and read to our special friend of the library Felix the Therapy Dog. He loves to be read to by any and all readers! ***Event Subject to Change***

  • Odessa YMCA Presents Giggle & Give with Lucas Bohn

    The Ector Theatre 500 N. Texas, Odessa, TX, United States
    Humanities

    The Odessa Family YMCA proudly presents our “Giggle & Give” comedy fundraiser sponsored by Sondra and Toby Eoff. The fundraiser will start at 7 p.m. (with doors opening at 6 p.m.) April 4 at The Ector Theatre, and it will feature comedian Lucas Bohn. The fundraiser will benefit our annual campaign for the Odessa Family YMCA. Those funds will benefit our PreK-3 program, which we have in partnership with the Ector County Independent School District, youth sports scholarships, and free community events held throughout the year, including Healthy Kids Day. In addition to the comedy show, the Odessa Family YMCA will hold a silent auction with all proceeds going to our annual campaign. Current silent auction items include artwork from the Odessa Family YMCA Learning Centers, Dallas Cowboys suite tickets, Six Flag/Hurricane Harbor tickets and many more. We are accepting items for our silent auction. Lucas Bohn has been seen on NBC’s “Bring the Funny” and CBS’ Coastal Comedy Live, performing with comedy legends like Kevin Hart, Jimmy Fallon and Dave Chappelle. His first comedy special, “Too Cool for School,” went viral with over 50 million views. CBS7 news anchor Jay Hendricks will serve as master of ceremonies for the […]