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  • First Friday !!! Odessa Arts

    Public Art

    First Friday ODTX is one of the best ways to experience Odessa like a local! At Discover Odessa, we're all about helping you uncover the heart of our city — and this monthly event is packed with West Texas charm, creativity, and community. Local Art & Creative Experiences Live Music Food & Drinks Movies & Entertainment Pop-Up Vendors & Boutiques Check out our blog to see how to explore First Friday in Downtown Odessa and surrounding areas — from art and live music to food, local vendors, what to take & more https://bit.ly/45cfeZo First Friday ODTX brought to you by: Odessa Arts & Downtown Odessa, Inc.  

  • $5 Movie- Grease & Peanut Butter Drive

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

    First Friday ODTX & West Texas Food Bank are teaming up for Hunger Action Month! West Texas Food Bank is hosting their annual Peanut Butter Drive at September's First Friday. Bring a new, unopened jar of peanut butter to the Ector Theatre during First Friday, and receive FREE admission to First Friday Movie at The Ector Theatre. Movie Starts at 7:30pm Grease & Documentary short "The Blessed Corner" by Odessa Native Abraham Franco, starring Mr. Curtis. Let's come together to support our community, one jar at a time!

  • PUMP HANDLE VANDALS

    The Destination 1705 W. Industrial Ave., Midland, TX
    Music

    September 6 @ 7:00 pm - 11:59 pm $10.00 – $12.00 PUMP HANDLE VANDALS, a rock-n-roll band playing original music and cover favorites. Doors open at 7 pm, music starts at 8 pm. Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on site. This week’s food truck will be TBD.

  • West Texas Symphony Key Collaborations

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

    Fei-Fei, Piano Fei-Fei appears by arrangement of the Cliburn Agency. Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 - FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN Enigma Variations - EDWARD ELGAR SYMPHONY SOUNDBITES DINNER AVAILABLE

  • “Key Collaborations”

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

    Saturday, September 6, 2025 7:30 PM | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center Gary Lewis, Conductor Fei-Fei, Piano Fei-Fei appears by arrangement of the Cliburn Agency. Seven O’Clock Shout - Valerie Coleman Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 - Frédéric Chopin Enigma Variations - Edward Elgar Tickets $12 - $83, Students $12 CLICK TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE 800-514-3849  

  • Adult Coloring Group – CENTENNIAL

    Recurring
    Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, United States
    Humanities

    Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults.

  • 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.

  • Karaoke Night

    The Destination 1705 W. Industrial Ave., Midland, TX
    Music

    September 11 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Join us for the FREE community karaoke night, hosted by Average DJ Jake.  All you need to do is sign up, choose your song, and shine on stage! Doors open at 6 PM. Family and pet friendly.  Bar service and food always available on-site. Karaoke night season is sponsored by Patriot Cleaning Systems, LLC.

  • Trace Adkins

    Music

    Benefiting Education Foundation! This private fundraising event promises to be an incredible experience while making a difference in our community. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy great music for a worthy cause! ­ Purchase your tickets at theector.com

  • Globe Night

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

    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. GLOBE NIGHT at Odessa College is time to share … anything: singing and dancing, poetry and storytelling, photography and film, puppetry and magic tricks, stand-up comedy and full-out drama, culinary and horticulture ... it's all welcome!  For the purposes of these guidelines, people who share things at Globe Night in the form of live performances, visual art, etc. will be referred to as “Sharers.” Things that Sharers present to the Globe Night audience—including live performances, visual art, etc.—will be referred to as “Pieces.” • Sharers must fill out the Globe Night Sign-Up form and respond to follow-up/confirmation emails in order to share at Globe Night. Failure to respond to the confirmation email by 2 pm on the day of Globe Night may result in the Sharer having to wait until a subsequent Globe Night to share their Piece. • There are 15 live performance slots available per Globe Night. Sharers will be able to sign up for live performances until the 15 slots are filled or […]

  • Movie in the park – Encanto

    Centennial Park 200 W. Wall Street, Midland, TX, United States
    Visual Arts

    𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 – 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and the whole family — we’re showing 𝑬𝒏𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒐 on the big screen beginning at dusk! Big thanks to 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬 for sponsoring this fun community night. Food trucks will be parked on Colorado St before and during the movie. We hope to see you there!