An Evening with Dr. Abraham Verghese – ‘The Caring in Healthcare: Challenges and Opportunities in a Technological Era’

Midland College Chaparral Center 3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX

The Davidson Distinguished Lecture Series invites all to this special presentation by Dr. Abraham Verghese New York Times bestselling author practicing physician and Stanford University professor. Verghese is a prominent voice in medicine with a uniquely humanistic view of the future of healthcare. He received the National Humanities Medal from President Obama “for reminding us that the patient is the center of the medical enterprise.”  For 15 years Dr. Verghese was Vice Chair for the Theory & Practice of Medicine at Stanford University. Outside of healthcare he is best known as a phenomenally successful author. His first novel Cutting for Stone topped the New York Times bestseller list for over two years, was translated into more than twenty languages and is being adapted for film. Amazon named it one of its 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime. In 2023 he published his long-awaited second novel The Covenant of Water which debuted as a New York Times bestseller and remained on the list for several weeks.  His memoirs include the award-winning My Own Country and The Tennis Partner. Trained in infectious diseases and pulmonary medicine he has long been a top thinker in healthcare. His TED talk “A Doctor’s Touch” […]

Storytime: Numbers

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

1-2-3, do you think numbers can behave? Let’s find out in storytime today.

Toddler Tales Storytime – CENTENNIAL

Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, 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 – DOWNTOWN

Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown) 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, 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.

Fire Breathing Dragons – DOWNTOWN

Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown) 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, United States

Create a dragon you can play with! Blow into it and watch your dragon breathe fire! Ages 5-9.

Midland Health Department: Wellness Wednesday – BOOKMOBILE

Midland County Health Department 3303 W Illinois Ave, Midland, TX, United States

The Midland County Library Bookmobile is available to come to any event for book checkouts and library card sign ups. To make a bookmobile stop request, please call Dulciana Olguin at (432)-688-4325 or email at dolguin@mcounty.com.

Randy Rogers *Acoustic Show

The Tailgate Midland 4401 N Big Spring, Midland, TX, United States

**THIS IS AN 18 AND UP EVENT! $10 minor upcharge. 18-20 year olds will have to pay $10 at the door. Anyone below the age of 18 will not be allowed entry. Ticket Prices: • General Admission - $20.00 / Day of Show $30.00 • Couch Sectional (Price includes entry for 8 people) $900.00 • Rectangle Table (Price includes entry for 8 people) $850.00 • Round Table (Price includes entry for 8 people) $800.00 • Table for 4 (Price includes entry for 4 people) $425.00 • Standing VIP ticket $45.00 Doors at 6pm. No re-entry. No lawn chairs permitted. Food trucks on site. This is a rain or shine event. No refunds. Ticket prices increase on the date of the performance. 

Books and Babies

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

Books and Babies is back again this week. Gather up your littles and join us for books, songs, and playtime.

Beginning Ukulele – DOWNTOWN

Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown) 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, United States

Join our six-week beginner ukulele program! Learn essential skills with instruments provided. Registration required. Ages 10-13.

Habia una vez un cuento – CENTENNIAL

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

Build early literacy skills in a welcoming environment through meaningful stories and crafts. This storytime in both English and Spanish is a great introduction to different languages. Family.

Bring Your Own Blues Open Jam

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

Join us for the FREE community blues jam, hosted by the Greater West Texas Blues Society. Bring your instrument or voice and come style your blues profile! Sound, stage and back line provided. Doors open at 6 PM. Family and pet friendly.  Full bar service and food always provided.

Free

Shane Smith & The Saints

The Tailgate Midland 4401 N Big Spring, Midland, TX, United States

**THIS IS AN 18 AND UP EVENT! $10 minor upcharge. 18-20 year olds will have to pay $10 at the door. Anyone below the age of 18 will not be allowed entry. Ticket Prices: • General Admission - $26.00 / Day of Show $40.00 • Couch Sectional (Price includes entry for 8 people) $850.00 • Rectangle Table (Price includes entry for 8 people) $850.00 • Round Table (Price includes entry for 8 people) $800.00 • Standing VIP ticket $100.00 Doors at 6pm. No re-entry. No lawn chairs permitted. Food trucks on site. This is a rain or shine event. No refunds. Ticket prices increase on the date of the performance.