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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.

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Wouldn’t It Be Lovely: A Modern Fairytale

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

Come join us for an unforgettable evening at The Globe of the Great Southwest in Odessa, TX. Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s PYGMALION and the beloved stage musical MY FAIR LADY, The Globe of the Great Southwest presents audiences with a modern fairy tale … WOULDN’T IT BE LOVELY. Join us for an immersive celebration of Shaw’s dynamic language with innovatively infused modern dance and music threaded through the heart of the iconic story we all know and love. WOULDN’T IT BE LOVELY is a passionate, hilarious and devastating story – delving deep into the the simple desire to be seen for who we really are. Opens: Saturday, January 27th Performs: Sunday, January 28th, Thursday, February 1st, Friday, February 2nd Closes: Saturday, February 3rd Curtain: 7:30pm

One Book One Basin – Create a Comic Book Class with Artist Caleb Mendes – Session Three

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

Join us for an exciting event, "One Book, One Basin - Create A Comic Course," happening on Saturday, January 20, 2024 through February 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM. This in-person gathering will take place at the Ector County Library and Midland County Library, where instructor Caleb Mendes and aspiring artists will come together to explore the wonderful world of comic creation. Get ready to unleash your creativity as we dive into the art of crafting captivating comics. This course aims to inspire and guide participants through the process of developing their own unique comic strips. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this event offers something for everyone. During this interactive course, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced comic creators, exchange ideas with fellow participants, and gain valuable insights into the comic industry. We'll cover various aspects of comic creation, including character development, storytelling techniques, panel layouts, and more. January 20 (Ector County Library): Simple figure drawing. Loose shapes to help get a feel for how the body works, but not get too deep into anatomy. Crash course. January 27 (Midland County Library): Narrative and Character. We’ll design a single character as a group with a […]

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Live Music at Homemade Wines

Homemade Wines 400 N. Texas Avenue, Odessa, United States

Hop into Homemade Wines every Saturday from 7pm – 10pm and enjoy live music from a local artist! 

West Texas Symphony Spotlight – Masterworks Series

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

Ben Fairfield, Trumpet Trumpet Concerto - JOSEPH HAYDN Symphony No. 5 - FRANZ SCHUBERT This annual event features one of your very own orchestra musicians, co-principal trumpet Ben Fairfield!

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Wouldn’t It Be Lovely: A Modern Fairytale

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

Come join us for an unforgettable evening at The Globe of the Great Southwest in Odessa, TX. Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s PYGMALION and the beloved stage musical MY FAIR LADY, The Globe of the Great Southwest presents audiences with a modern fairy tale … WOULDN’T IT BE LOVELY. Join us for an immersive celebration of Shaw’s dynamic language with innovatively infused modern dance and music threaded through the heart of the iconic story we all know and love. WOULDN’T IT BE LOVELY is a passionate, hilarious and devastating story – delving deep into the the simple desire to be seen for who we really are. Opens: Saturday, January 27th Performs: Sunday, January 28th, Thursday, February 1st, Friday, February 2nd Closes: Saturday, February 3rd Curtain: 7:30pm

UT Permian Basin Shepperd Leadership Institute Distinguished Lecture Series Featuring Michael Chabon -Free Event

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

Join UT Permian Basin's Shepperd Leadership Institute for the Distinguished Lecture Series featuring Michael Chabon! Michael Chabon is a Pulitzer Prize-winning Novelist Author of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. This is a free event thanks to our generous donors in the Shepperd Inner Circle. Open to the community.  

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Adventures in Art

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

Adventures in Art Ages 6 - 12 Adventures in Art is an exhibition-driven class for children ages 6 - 12. We begin with a gallery walk of a related exhibition in the museum and finish with a studio art experience that changes with each class. This 1 hour class is held once a month from October - May. Registration is required in advance only of $20, due by the previous Thursday at 5:00 pm. Scholarships are available. For more information contact Annie Stanley here. January 7: 3D Design • February 4: Printmaking • March 3: Graphic Design

John Carter – Free Movie Screening written by Michael Chabon, Andrew Stanton, and Mark Andrews

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

Come join us for a free movie screening of John Carter. John Carter is a 2012 American science fiction action-adventure film directed by Andrew Stanton, written by Stanton, Mark Andrews, and Michael Chabon, and based on A Princess of Mars, the first book in the Barsoom series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

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Art Tales

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

Ages 3 - 5 Art Tales is a free program that includes a live reading of a beautifully illustrated children’s book and followed by a hands-on art activity that is age appropriate. This 30 minute program is geared towards children age 3 - 5 and held twice a month October - May. Upcoming Dates for 2023/ 2024: December 6: What Pete Ate from A-Z January 10: A Child of Books January 24: Dragon Loves Tacos February 7: Tiny, Perfect Things February 21: The Day the Crayons Quit