Knit & Stitch

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

Join us at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful experience at our Knit and Stitch event! Whether you're a knitter, quilter, stitcher, or just curious about the craft, this is the perfect opportunity to dive into the world of fiber arts. All skill levels are welcome—from novices eager to learn to experts willing to share their wisdom. Our event offers a unique blend of creativity and camaraderie. Engage in stimulating conversations and build friendships with fellow crafters as you explore visual thinking strategies to discuss and appreciate artwork. Share your projects, exchange tips, and inspire each other in a warm and supportive environment. And don’t stress about those little mistakes—we all make them! Someone might even adore your sweater with the mismatched sleeves or the missing neck hole. So, bring your projects, your questions, and your sense of humor. Join our creative community at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for an evening of crafting and chatting. We can’t wait to see you there!

Rene Vaca

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

René Vaca is a 28-year-old stand-up comedian, writer, and actor from the San Fernando Valley in Southern California. After dropping out of college to pursue his passion for comedy, Vaca has made significant strides in the industry. His comedic talent and hard work earned him a spot as one of Netflix’s Introducing Comedians for the 2024 Netflix Is A Joke Festival (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EngpMt3ZPDQ). With a substantial social media following of over 1,500,000 and millions of views across platforms, Vaca continues to expand his influence and reach. He is currently on tour, performing to sold-out audiences in clubs and theatres across North America and hosts his own monthly show LEG DAY at The Hollywood Laugh Factory. Additionally, he won the 16th annual Stand Up NBC competition.  

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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.

Laughin’ Loud

Dos Amigos 4700 N.Golder Ave, Odessa, TX, United States

Get Ready for a Night of Laughter! Join us for Laughin’ Loud at Dos Amigos on October 4th! We’ve got an incredible lineup of comedians guaranteed to have you rolling with laughter, including: Valente Rodriguez (from "George Lopez") Carl Payne Jr. (from "Martin") Omar Gooding (from "Baby Boy") Juan Villareal and more! Don’t miss this star-studded comedy event! Get your tickets now at prekindle.com – just search Laughin’ Loud. You won’t want to miss it! #LaughinLoud #DosAmigos #ComedyNight #ValenteRodriguez #CarlPayneJr #OmarGooding #JuanVillareal #LiveComedy #Prekindle

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Midland Community Theatre 2000 W. Wadley, Midland, United States

        Shakespeare’s most famous comedy entangles two worlds – the court of Athens and a mystical forest of magical creatures that lie just beyond the city’s walls.

West Texas Symphony with Barbara Padilla

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

Back by popular demand, we welcome the Mexican-American soprano, Barbara Padilla, whose on-stage presence and beautiful vocal prowess will captivate audiences of all musical tastes.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Midland Community Theatre 2000 W. Wadley, Midland, United States

        Shakespeare’s most famous comedy entangles two worlds – the court of Athens and a mystical forest of magical creatures that lie just beyond the city’s walls.

Eddy Bareno

Dos Amigos 4700 N.Golder Ave, Odessa, TX, United States

¡Órale! Este sábado 5 de agosto, no te puedes perder una noche con madre en Restaurante Dos Amigos. Vamos a tener a #EddyBareno y su Excelencia tocando rolitas en vivo, y claro, nuestro DJ de casa pondrá el ambiente hasta que el cuerpo aguante. Cuándo: Sábado, 5 de agosto Dónde: Restaurante Dos Amigos ¡Aguas! No faltes, va a estar de poca. ¡Te esperamos para chuparse los dedos y bailar hasta que se nos acaben los zapatos! #NocheDeCumbión #RitmoYSabor #DosAmigos

Kate Voss & The Hot Sauce

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

Hailing from the Emerald City, Kate Voss got her start in the club scene in Seattle playingwith a variety of groups on piano. When her jazz studies were nearing an end, her musicalinterests could not be pinned down to a single genre, her teacher assigned her the title of"dilettante". Luckily for us all, that only inspired Kate to further explore other avenues formaking music and ultimately brought her to form Kate Voss & The Hot Sauce whichencompasses all the genres she loves. A true variety band, this act pulls from her variedbackground of jazz, blues, pop, country, western-swing, oldies, americana and rockabilly. Asa full-time musician, Voss has cultivated a stage presence that charms and delights folks anda voice that "Nails the authenticity of the era" with tunes from Brenda Lee to Nancy Sinatraand Patsy Cline to Ray Charles. Kate has been awarded "Vocalist of the Year" and"Ensemble of the Year" from Earshot Magazine and after her move to Wisconsin in 2021,was nominated for several WAMI awards including Female Vocalist of the year,Instrumentalist of the year, and Free Reed Player of the Year. As leader of this band, Katesings lead vocals, plays the Ukulele Bass, and occasionally plays melodica while staying […]