Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Tour
2026-02-07 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
As one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians, Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing in a Las Vegas coffee house. Jo’s uniquely relatable comedy pulls inspiration from his colorful family that has reached all kinds of people and has translated into sold-out arenas around the world.
The comedian continues to be one of the top 10 grossing stand-up comedians each year according to Pollstar and Billboard. Today, he continues selling out and breaking sales records at some of the most prestigious venues around the world including Mall of Asia Arena (Manila, PH), The Forum (Los Angeles), Coca-Cola Arena (Dubai), ICC Theatre (Sydney, AU), O2 Arena (London), Madison Square Garden (New York City), and American Airlines Arena (Dallas) to name a few. In 2022, Koy kicked off his Funny Is Funny World Tour by selling-out the Climate Pledge Arena (over 14,000 tickets) in his hometown of Seattle and ended the tour with a sold-out show at Tacoma Dome (over 19,000 tickets). In 2017, Koy broke a record for the most tickets sold by a single artist at 23,000 tickets and 11 sold-out shows at The Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu. In response, the mayor’s office in Honolulu proclaimed November 24th as “Jo Koy Day.”

Adult Coloring Group - CENTENNIAL
2026-02-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-23 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Midland County Library – Centennial Branch, 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, 79705, United States
Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults.

Galentine's Paint Party at Bubba's 33
2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Bubba’s, 6153 E. Highway 191, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States

Distinguished Lecture Series - Holly Rowe
2026-02-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Please join us to hear from Holly Rowe: Emmy winning, ESPN reporter and commentator! FREE Admission!

Stories in a Snap - Downtown Library
2026-02-12 15:00 | Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown), 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, 79701, United States
Develop your short story writing skills during this three-week class series. Each week will build upon the last week’s objectives

Tween Ages 7-12 Lego Club
2026-02-12 16:00 - 18:30 | Ector County Library

Valentine Crofternoon
2026-02-12 16:30 | Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown), 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, 79701, United States

Galentines Paint Party at Homemade Wines
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Homemade Wines, 400 N. Texas Avenue, Odessa, 79761, United States

Scooby - Doo!! family Movie Night
2026-02-13 16:30 | Centenial Library, 2503 W Loop 250N, Midland, TX, 79705, United States

Rodney Carrington LIVE 2026
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer playing sold-out shows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for the past two decades.
A platinum-recording artist, Rodney’s recorded eight major record label comedy albums, followed by three albums on his own record label, Laughter’s Good Records. Rodney is fresh off the release of his latest album, “Get Em Out,” (released 2019) which hit #1 on iTunes. His album “Here Comes the Truth” (released 2017) climbed to #3 on the comedy charts, accruing tens of millions of streams on Spotify and even spawned a Netflix special.
Rodney broke through with his major label comedy CD debut “Hangin’ With Rodney” in 1998. The next few years saw nine more Top 10 comedy albums: Live, Morning Wood, Nutsack, Greatest Hits, King of the Mountains, El Nino Loco, C’mon Laugh You Bastards, Laughter’s Good and The Hits, all of which continue to receive radio airplay and regularly place on the national comedy charts. “Hangin’ With Rodney” and “Morning Wood” earned RIAA gold record certification, and his Greatest Hits (a double CD) album reached platinum status. Rodney also released “Make it Christmas” which features his original song “Camouflage and Christmas Lights,” a tribute to our military.
Mature Audiences ONLY!

Basin PBS Palentine
2026-02-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Basin PBS Studio, 203 N Main, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
Be a Pal! Celebrate Pal-entine’s Day with Basin PBS Education!
Saturday February 14 from 11am – 12:30pm
at Basin PBS, 203 N. Main St, Midland

Have a heart and be a part of our Pal-entine’s Celebration! Families are invited to a
fun-filled Saturday featuring:

• a PBS KIDS episode screening,
• sweet treats,
• and hands-on arts and crafts

All centered on kindness, friendship, and togetherness.
A perfect way to share the love with your favorite pals!

Scan the QR code above to say “I’m in!”

Family Craft Night - Cars
2026-02-17 16:30 - 18:30 | Ector County Library
Make a car or maybe an airplane or a train out of the supplies we offer as a family.
Con los materiales que les ofrecemos como familia, pueden construir un coche, un avión o un tren.

Storytime and Crafts: Vehicles
2026-02-18 10:00 - 23:30 | Ector County Library
Things that go vroom or zoom or chugga chugga choo choo will be the highlight of storytime .
Los objetos que hacen ruidos como “vroom”, “zoom” o “chugga chugga choo choo” serán lo más destacado de la hora del cuento.

Paint with me at Homemade Wines
2026-02-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Homemade Wines, 400 N. Texas Avenue, Odessa, 79761, United States

Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour
2026-02-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Ages 12 and up recommended.

Gary Owen has been entertaining audiences for more than two decades with his sharp observational humor and fearless storytelling. Known for his unapologetic, rule-defying style, his material draws from his personal life, time in the military and the everyday absurdities that connect people across backgrounds. With a fanbase that has grown by the millions in recent months and continues to surge across social media, Owen’s reach has cemented his place as one of the most in-demand touring comedians today.
Beyond stand-up, Owen has appeared in a wide range of feature films including BACK ON THE STRIP with Tiffany Haddish and Wesley Snipes, MEET THE BLACKS and its sequel THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR, THINK LIKE A MAN and THINK LIKE A MAN TOO, RIDE ALONG with Ice Cube and Kevin Hart, LITTLE MAN opposite the Wayans Brothers, and DADDY DAY CARE with Eddie Murphy. He is also widely recognized for his scene-stealing role as “Bearcat” in the MGM film COLLEGE.
On television, Owen starred in his own BET series THE GARY OWEN SHOW and co-hosted TruTV’s sketch series UPLOAD WITH SHAQUILLE O’NEAL. After meeting Tyler Perry on THE TOM JOYNER MORNING SHOW, he was cast in the recurring role of Zach the barber on the TBS comedy series TYLER PERRY’S HOUSE OF PAYNE.
Owen continues to write, produce and perform his own groundbreaking comedy specials, including BLACK FAMOUS, #DOIN’ WHAT I DO, I GOT MY ASSOCIATES, I AGREE WITH MYSELF, TRUE STORY, URBAN LEGEND, and BREAKIN’ OUT THE PARK. Most recently, he recorded two specials back-to-back—BROKEN FAMILY and GARY OWEN…NO S, released this past spring on YouTube.
In addition to his on-stage and on-screen work, Owen hosts his own podcast, #GETSOME WITH GARY OWEN, and has appeared on numerous others, including FLAGRANT PODCAST, TIGERBELLY, YOUR MOM’S HOUSE with Tom Segura & Christina P., CLUB SHAY SHAY and WE PLAYIN’ SPADES PODCAST with Nick Cannon, among others.
Following a wave of record-breaking, sold-out performances at comedy clubs across the country, he recently announced his first major North American theater tour, NO HARD FEELINGS, which kicks off in early 2026.

Drum Tao
2026-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
DRUM TAO explodes on stage with a captivating performance full of flash and fire! Renowned for powerful and athletic drumming, their newest show, The Best, blends traditional “Wadaiko” (Japanese Drums) with modern energy and theatrical flair. Seen by 10 million spectators across the globe, DRUM TAO shows feature vibrant costumes, dramatic synchronized drumming and movement with a variety of traditional Japanese instruments including flutes and harps alongside the massive taiko drums. They have captivated audiences worldwide – selling out shows in 26 countries – garnering critical acclaim and accolades along the way.

Sensory Friendly Storytime
2026-02-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Ector County Library
Have a child that finds big storytimes overwhelming? Join us for Sensory Friendly Storytime where we read a few books, sing a few songs, and get to play with the sensory bins or make a craft.

¿Tienes un hijo al que le resultan abrumadoras las sesiones de cuentacuentos multitudinarias? Únete a nuestra sesión de cuentacuentos adaptada a personas con sensibilidad sensorial, donde leeremos algunos libros, cantaremos algunas canciones y podremos jugar con materiales sensoriales o hacer manualidades.

Book Making Workshop
2026-02-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States

Book Making Workshop
2026-02-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Saturday, February 28, 2026
1:00 PM 4:00 PM

Explore the art of bookmaking! Join artist and bookmaker Kate Mahoney to learn how to fold, sew, and glue paper to create one-of-a-kind, handmade books. Your finished books can be used as art or travel journals, photo albums, baby books, and more! All supplies are provided.

Portraiture Workshop with artist Carol Fairlie
2026-02-28 13:30 - 16:30 | The Midland Palette Club Art Center, 907 W. Wadley Ave, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
Portraiture Workshop 02/28/26

In this workshop you will learn Carol Fairlie’s approach to drawing portraits using pencil and optionally, pastels.
February 28, 2026 from 1:30-4:30 pm at Midland Palette Club, 907 W. Wadley
SUPPLY LIST:
A sketch pad, 9×12 or larger, spiral-bound bound is easiest Ebony or 4B pencil
Blending stub (tortillion) or Chamois
Optional: set of pastels with double primary colors (ie: warm & cool) and white
Any other supplies you would like. *email address required at checkout for receipt.

Adventures in Art: Painting
2026-03-01 14:30 - 16:30 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Register for our monthly studio classes for students ages 6-12. Students can tour current exhibitions and create an art project. Advance registration only on our website. Class size is limited, and scholarships are available.
To register, click here.

NEEDTOBREATHE: The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour With Special Guest Tall Heights
2026-03-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
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
2026-03-04 10:00 - 10:30 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
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!

Land and Likeness Art Gallery Reception
2026-03-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Gallery, 4901 E. Univsersity Blvd, Odessa, 79762, United States
Land and Likeness With Logos

Now up in the gallery, Land and Likeness!

Land and Likeness brings together four artists from the Permian Basin.
UTPB Alum Catherine Allen, Odessa College Art instructor Daniel Sorensen, Midland College Art instructor Michael Hubbard, and rancher/painter Alice Leese.

This exhibition examines each artist’s engagement with landscape and portraiture, addressing the physical geography of the region alongside the psychological dimensions of identity.

It will be up until April 9th with a reception on March 5th from 5 – 7 PM.

Visiting hours:
Monday – Friday
9 am – 6 pm

Saturday
2 pm – 5 pm

Knit and Stitch
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Help us create a contemporary sewing circle for knitters, quilters, stitchers, or anyone who would like to join! All are invited to bring current projects to work on while we share techniques and ideas. Free!

Spring Band Concert - Odessa College
2026-03-05 18:30 | Odessa College, 201 W. Univeristy Ave., Odessa, TX, 79764, United States
