Cup of Love Painting Glass

Cheers to Paint Studio 3952 E. 42nd Street, Ste G, Odessa, TX, United States

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Rabbits Storytime + Craft

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

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

Spring Daisy Painting Class

Cheers to Paint Studio 3952 E. 42nd Street, Ste G, Odessa, TX, United States

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Passive Program: Make Your Own Chess Set

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 fun adventure of wits and strategy – each chess move is a step towards exciting victories! Pick up supplies at the Children’s circulation desk to make your own chess set. Later in the month we will have a special Chess Class on April 22, 2024. Come to the basement activity room and learn to play chess with Chase Ross, the chess coach for Goddard JHS and Bunche Elementary School in Midland. Learn to move your pawns, the moves a knight can make, and how to checkmate your opponent.

Storytime + Robots

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

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

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

Sensory Friendly Storytime

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

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

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Knit & Stitch

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

Help us create a post-modern sewing circle for knitters, quilters, stitchers, or anyone who would like to join! This is open to any hand-craft (crochet, knit, sew, etc).  Free!

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First Friday

Downtown Odessa , United States

WHAT IS FIRST FRIDAY? 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.

Odessa Arts Black and White Ball

Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 305 E. 5th Street, Odessa, Texas

Please join us for Odessa Arts’ Black & White Ball Presented by Sewell BMW of the Permian Basin, to celebrate our 2024 Friends of the Arts. Saturday, April 6th, 6:30 pm at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in the Permian Ballroom. Friend of the Arts Honorees: CRAIG VAN AMBURGH CHRISTOPHER STANLEY DR. EILEEN PIWETZ Single tickets for members are $100 and $150 for non-members. Table sponsorships are available. Find your tickets or purchase a table sponsorship here: https://odessaarts.org/black-white-ball/

Adventures in Art – Portraits

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

Learn drawing techniques to help you master the art of portraiture. Stay tuned for information on how to sign up coming soon!

Art Tales: The Story of Ferdinand

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

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