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Read to Felix

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

Read To Felix 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***

Brian Regan

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

Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Vanity Fair calling Brian, “The funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly calling him, “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” Having built his 30-plus year career on the strength of his material alone, Brian’s non-stop theater tour continuously fills the most beautiful venues across North America, visiting close to 100 cities each year. On February 23, 2021, Brian premiered his second Netflix stand-up special, Brian Regan: On The Rocks , which was shot at Tuachan Center for the Arts, an outdoor amphitheater in Utah. Brian’s first Netflix special, Brian Regan: Nunchucks And Flamethrowers, premiered to rave reviews on November 21, 2017, and is also available as a vinyl album. Brian returned for his third season in Peter Farrelly’s TV series, Loudermilk , which premiered on April 27, 2021, streaming on Amazon Prime. Farrelly personally cast Brian in the series alongside Ron Livingston, Anja Savcic, Will Sasso and Mat Fraser. Brian received praise for his portrayal of “Mugsy,” a recovering addict who is estranged from his family. The first two seasons of Loudermilk originally aired on AT&T’s Audience Network and moved to Amazon Prime […]

Wouldn’t It Be Lovely: A Modern Fairytale

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

Come join us for an unforgettable evening at The Globe of the Great Southwest in Odessa, TX. Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s PYGMALION and the beloved stage musical MY FAIR LADY, The Globe of the Great Southwest presents audiences with a modern fairy tale … WOULDN’T IT BE LOVELY. Join us for an immersive celebration of Shaw’s dynamic language with innovatively infused modern dance and music threaded through the heart of the iconic story we all know and love. WOULDN’T IT BE LOVELY is a passionate, hilarious and devastating story – delving deep into the the simple desire to be seen for who we really are. Opens: Saturday, January 27th Performs: Sunday, January 28th, Thursday, February 1st, Friday, February 2nd Closes: Saturday, February 3rd Curtain: 7:30pm

The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour

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

Bored Teachers Studios, the #1 teacher-entertainment platform, presents the funniest teacher-comedians in the world all on one stage. Their hilarious skits have amassed hundreds of millions of views on the internet, and they're all joining comic forces on stage for a night of laughter you do not want to miss. Put that red pen down, call your teacher besties, and come burn off some of that stress from the school year! Put the lesson planning aside, set that red pen down, and come burn off the stress from the school year! Please note that PG-13 language is used during some sets.

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Wouldn’t It Be Lovely: A Modern Fairytale

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

Come join us for an unforgettable evening at The Globe of the Great Southwest in Odessa, TX. Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s PYGMALION and the beloved stage musical MY FAIR LADY, The Globe of the Great Southwest presents audiences with a modern fairy tale … WOULDN’T IT BE LOVELY. Join us for an immersive celebration of Shaw’s dynamic language with innovatively infused modern dance and music threaded through the heart of the iconic story we all know and love. WOULDN’T IT BE LOVELY is a passionate, hilarious and devastating story – delving deep into the the simple desire to be seen for who we really are. Opens: Saturday, January 27th Performs: Sunday, January 28th, Thursday, February 1st, Friday, February 2nd Closes: Saturday, February 3rd Curtain: 7:30pm

Pretty Woman The Musical

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

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell. Brought to the stage by lead producer Paula Wagner, the show features an original score by Grammy® winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J. F. Lawton. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will lift your spirits and light up your heart. Are you ready to fall in love all over again? Please note for this performance: Will contain adult content Will run 2 hrs & 25 mins, including a 15 min intermission

Passive Program: Superhero Scavenger Hunt – February 1st – 29th

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

**Ongoing monthly activity available at the Children’s circulation desk** This month’s passive program is a Superhero Scavenger Hunt! Stop by and participate in the Children’s Department Superhero Scavenger Hunt! All participants will receive a surprise! Location: 3rd Floor Children’s Department

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Wouldn’t It Be Lovely: A Modern Fairytale

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

Come join us for an unforgettable evening at The Globe of the Great Southwest in Odessa, TX. Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s PYGMALION and the beloved stage musical MY FAIR LADY, The Globe of the Great Southwest presents audiences with a modern fairy tale … WOULDN’T IT BE LOVELY. Join us for an immersive celebration of Shaw’s dynamic language with innovatively infused modern dance and music threaded through the heart of the iconic story we all know and love. WOULDN’T IT BE LOVELY is a passionate, hilarious and devastating story – delving deep into the the simple desire to be seen for who we really are. Opens: Saturday, January 27th Performs: Sunday, January 28th, Thursday, February 1st, Friday, February 2nd Closes: Saturday, February 3rd Curtain: 7:30pm

First Friday – Meet the Author of The Cloak Society Trilogy, Jeramey Kraatz

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

Meet the Author of The Cloak Society trilogy and Space Runners: The Moon Platoon, Jeramey Kraatz. Mr. Kraatz will be at the Ector County Library on the first floor from 5 pm until 6:30 pm. Mr. Kraatz will be signing copies of The Cloak Society, the first book in the trilogy.

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Wouldn’t It Be Lovely: A Modern Fairytale

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

Come join us for an unforgettable evening at The Globe of the Great Southwest in Odessa, TX. Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s PYGMALION and the beloved stage musical MY FAIR LADY, The Globe of the Great Southwest presents audiences with a modern fairy tale … WOULDN’T IT BE LOVELY. Join us for an immersive celebration of Shaw’s dynamic language with innovatively infused modern dance and music threaded through the heart of the iconic story we all know and love. WOULDN’T IT BE LOVELY is a passionate, hilarious and devastating story – delving deep into the the simple desire to be seen for who we really are. Opens: Saturday, January 27th Performs: Sunday, January 28th, Thursday, February 1st, Friday, February 2nd Closes: Saturday, February 3rd Curtain: 7:30pm