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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Mrs. Doubtfire

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

    Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Midland/Odessa in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.

  • 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.

  • The Nutcracker

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

    Epic battles, lands made of sweets, living toys and even fairies, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy! Since 1994, Midland Festival Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker has been a culmination of the community’s effort and talent. While MFB facilitates the production, the cast is comprised of over a hundred students from dance studios all over West Texas. (Midland, Odessa, Andrews, Greenwood, even Big Spring!) The principal roles are filled by dancers from premiere professional ballet companies across the country, a treat for both the students and the audience. (Guests TBA.) Live orchestral accompaniment, provided by the West Texas Symphony, takes the performance to another level. Experience the magic and make Midland Festival Ballet's The Nutcracker part of your holiday plans!

  • The Nutcracker

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

    Tickets for Midland Festival Ballet’s The Nutcracker are now on sale! December 20 & 21, 2025 📍 Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center Tickets Epic battles, lands made of sweets, living toys, and fairies—there’s something for the whole family to enjoy! Since 1994, The Nutcracker has been a cherished community tradition, brought to life by over a hundred students from dance studios across West Texas, including Midland, Odessa, Andrews, Greenwood, and Big Spring.