• Children’s Passive Program: We’re Going on a Gnome Hunt

    Recurring
    Discover Odessa
    Humanities

    Details The gnomes have left their garden and are causing trouble in the children’s department. Can you help find them? They like to move our books, play with out things, and pester staff with they are trying to run. Come to the children’s department to get your counting sheet. Runs all month long.

  • The Globe Film Festival

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

    The Globe Film Festival is set to return to the Historic Globe Theatre on January 30–31, 2026, inviting all to celebrate independent film and creativity with a variety of activities including screenings, panels, workshops, awards, and a food court. Filmmakers are encouraged to submit original short films, ranging from 1 to 10 minutes in length and suitable for a community audience, in any genre or style—whether shot on a phone or professional equipment. The deadline for submissions is January 16, with selected works having the opportunity to be showcased as Top 10 finalists at the festival. Join us for a vibrant celebration of storytelling in West Texas!

  • Bored Teachers is it Friday Yet?!

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

    OUTBACK PRESENTS BORED TEACHERS: "IS IT FRIDAY YET?!" COMEDY TOUR Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center   January 30, 2026 7:30 PM Doors Open: 6:00 PM TICKET PRICES $80.56 - $51.57All In Pricing includes Convenience fees.    AISLE SEATING - $91.71 - $62.72All In Pricing includes Convenience fees.Choose from the best available aisle seats and enjoy the convenience of easy access to refreshments, restrooms and venue exits, or seating in the front row of your preferred section. PLATINUM $102.86 All In Pricing includes Convenience fees. Platinum Tickets are tickets that are dynamically priced up and down based on demand. Platinum Tickets are not part of VIP packages – they are tickets only. ALL PATRONS, INCLUDING LAP CHILDREN, INFANTS & BABIES, WILL REQUIRE A TICKET FOR ENTRY FOR ALL TICKETED PERFORMANCES. • TO SELECT YOUR SEATS, CLICK ON ANY SECTION IN THE MAP BELOW • PLEASE REVIEW CART CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR PURCHASE • ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES

  • The Globe Film Festival

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

    The Globe Film Festival is set to return to the Historic Globe Theatre on January 30–31, 2026, inviting all to celebrate independent film and creativity with a variety of activities including screenings, panels, workshops, awards, and a food court. Filmmakers are encouraged to submit original short films, ranging from 1 to 10 minutes in length and suitable for a community audience, in any genre or style—whether shot on a phone or professional equipment. The deadline for submissions is January 16, with selected works having the opportunity to be showcased as Top 10 finalists at the festival. Join us for a vibrant celebration of storytelling in West Texas!

  • 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.

  • Art Tales

    Recurring
    Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    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.

  • Storytime Fairy Tales

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Will the stories be about the three little pigs? Goldilocks and the three bears? Snow White?Join us for storytime and find out. ¿Serán las historias sobre los tres cerditos? ¿Ricitos de Oro y los tres osos? ¿Blancanieves? Acompáñanos a la hora del cuento y descúbrelo.

  • 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.

  • Read to Felix

    Recurring
    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Felix will be in the Children's Department from 4-5 today, waiting to hear stories and get ear scritches. Felix estará en la sección infantil de 4 a 5 de la tarde de hoy, esperando que le cuenten cuentos y le acaricien las orejas.

  • The Lazarus Band – FREE EVENT!

    Rea-Greathouse Recital Hall 1310 Farm to Market 1788, Midlan, TX, United States
    Music

    The UTPB Music program is excited to partner with the West Texas Jazz Society to bring "The Lazarus Band" to West Texas! Enjoy Charles Lazarus’s high powered band for a variety of music that includes a mix dazzling originals, funk fired jazz, latin lounge exotica, and fresh grooving takes on jazz standards. This group features Charles with an all-star rhythm section including keyboardist Tommy Barbarella, bassist Jeff Bailey, and David Schmalenberger on drums and percussion. Thanks to a grant from Odessa Arts, Admission is FREE! This concert will take place in the Rea-Greathouse Recital Hall. **WNPAC Clear Bag Policy Enforced**