Odessa Arts

Toddler Tales Storytime - DOWNTOWN
2026-12-30 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-23 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-16 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-09 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-02 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-25 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-18 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown), 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, 79701, United States
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 - CENTENNIAL
2026-12-30 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-23 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-16 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-09 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-02 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-25 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-18 11:00 - 11:30 | Midland County Library – Centennial Branch, 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, 79705, United States

Adult Coloring Group - CENTENNIAL
2026-12-28 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-21 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-07 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-30 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Midland County Library – Centennial Branch, 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, 79705, United States
Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults.

Music at the Marriott by the West Texas Jazz Society
2026-12-26 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-12-19 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-12-12 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-12-05 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-11-28 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-11-21 19:30 - 22:30 | Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 305 E. 5th Street, Odessa, Texas, 79761
7:30-10:30 pm
Every Saturday
In The Odessa Marriott Lobby
co-sponsored by the Jazz Society and Odessa Arts

First Friday ODTX!
2026-12-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Odessa, 79761, United States
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.

Bluey's Big Play Tour
2026-12-02 17:00 - 2026-12-03 19:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
This is Bluey’s Big Play, For Real Life. When Dad feels like a little bit of time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy awardwinning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life. Bluey’s Big Play is presented by BBC Studios and Andrew Kay in association with Windmill Theatre Co. Website: blueylive.com Facebook / Instagram: @OfficialBlueyTV #BlueysBigPlay

John Christ Live!
2026-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Combining sharp wit, tactfully-unhinged stand-up and viral sketches, John Crist is one of today’s most distinctive, fastest-rising comedic voices. With more than one billion video views and 8 million followers, Crist consistently ranks among Pollstar’s Top 10 Global Touring Comedians. Following his nearly sold out Jokes For Humans Tour in 2025, Crist kicked off his national John Crist Live! Tour in January 2026, which included a sold-out show at Nashville’s Opry House. He’ll continue to bring his standup to fans across the country, announcing 25 additional fall dates for the John Crist Live! Tour.
The Georgia native’s latest comedy special, John Crist: Emotional Support has surpassed 4 million views on Youtube alone, with clips from the special reaching millions more. Crist hosts the pop-culture-meets-comedy podcast Net Positive with John Crist and has appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America, SEC Network, SHERRI, CBS Sports, Barstool Sports and Theo Von’s This Past Weekend.
For tickets and more information, visit johncristcomedy.com.

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
2026-11-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Make this the Christmas they’ll never forget with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. Experience the largest Nutcracker production in North America — a breathtaking holiday spectacle featuring world-class international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, this grand production transforms the stage into an unforgettable celebration of the season — one your family will treasure for years to come.
