Friday Night Live is a show of support for local and regional bands. These events are free to the public. Doors open at 7 pm, music starts at 8 pm. This week’s featured act is: Contraband, a local band playing rock-n-roll. Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on site. This week’s food truck will be TBD.
Create Playdate Want to make art inspired by your favorite Phoenix Art Museum works on view? Create Playdate offers young artists a hands-on maker experience during their visit through our mobile, in-gallery art cart. Each week’s Create Playdate offers a fresh and fun theme featuring an artwork on view, an art making activity to do at the Museum, and kids’ projects to extend the fun at home! Create Playdate is included in general admission and no registration is required. Drop in any Saturday between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. May 2025 Saturday, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 11 AM – 3 PM Inspired by the annual migration of monarch butterflies from Canada to Mexico, Carlos Amorales conceived Black Cloud as a “swarm” of moths that take over museum spaces, rising to envelop the viewer. Made up of 25,000 black paper moths and butterflies of 30 different species, the installation forms a surreal, yet sublime gathering of insects delicately poised in sculptural formations. Visitors will create their own black paper moth and butterfly covered artwork. Programs take place onsite in the galleries at Phoenix Art Museum. Create Playdate is free for members and included in general admission for the […]
Get ready for the 2025 Viva La Fiesta Odessa! This year’s celebration is bigger than ever – kicking off on Friday, May 2nd, and running through Sunday, May 5th at the Ector County Coliseum. Enjoy concerts from artists like Grupo el Duelo, Luis Angel El Flaco, La Maquinaria Nortena & more! Plus, explore 100+ vendors, delicious food trucks, a petting zoo, carnival rides, and even pig & duck racing. Daily tickets start at $20, and three-day passes are $55. Visit VivaFiestaOdessa.com for tickets and details.
Suite from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book - Giles Farnaby Street Song - Michael Tilson Thomas Suite Americana No. 1 - Enrique Crespo Dos Tangos Nuevos - Astor Piazzolla $25 General Admission, Students $12
The West Texas Symphony invites all to the spring recital of the Permian Basin String Quartet. Enjoy lovely chamber music in an intimate setting
The Band Big Spring lives to perform, so don’t expect a typical bar band. Their Texas country and rock music will keep you dancing under the stars all night long. The evening will be filled with good vibes and high energy. The Band Big Spring will put on a great show for you! Reserve your table today! Call 432-352-0913. Tickets pre-sale $10, $12 at the door. Doors open at 7 pm, music starts at 8 pm. Bar service and food truck always available.
DATE: April 25, 27 | May 2, 4 TIME: 9:30-10 a.m. PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission Join Desert Botanical Garden for Storytime. Introduce your child five and younger to the beauty and wonder of nature through engaging books, songs, activities and play. Designed for children and caretakers, each session leads children through an immersive experience of nature learning in the Garden. Storytime attendance is first come, first serve. Space is limited. Storytime will take place in Weisz Learning Center April 25 & 27 | Love, The Earth by Frances Stickley May 2 & 4 | Can You Hear the Plants Speak? by Nicholas Hummingbird with Julia Wasson
Get ready for the 2025 Viva La Fiesta Odessa! This year’s celebration is bigger than ever – kicking off on Friday, May 2nd, and running through Sunday, May 5th at the Ector County Coliseum. Enjoy concerts from artists like Grupo el Duelo, Luis Angel El Flaco, La Maquinaria Nortena & more! Plus, explore 100+ vendors, delicious food trucks, a petting zoo, carnival rides, and even pig & duck racing. Daily tickets start at $20, and three-day passes are $55. Visit VivaFiestaOdessa.com for tickets and details.
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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.
The Odessa Shakespeare Festival, an annual celebration of the enduring legacy of the Bard, has captivated audiences with exceptional performances and insightful interpretations of Shakespeare’s timeless works.
Each event features four readers who read their own writing for seven minutes or less and are then critiqued by three judges (often actors, comedians, authors, musicians or dancers) in the categories of literary merit, performance and intangibles.
Embark on a literary journey with fellow book enthusiasts as we explore captivating stories in the One Book, One Basin community book club meet-up. This season, dive into the spellbinding world of “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay” by Michael Chabon for adults or “The Cloak Society” by Jeramey Kraatz for youth and families.
The mission of Dallas Black Dance Theatre is to create and produce contemporary modern dance at its highest level of artistic excellence through performances and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities.
Art After Dark Podcast, hosted by our charismatic Executive Director, Randy Ham, is your weekly rendezvous with the vibrant arts and culture scene of West Texas. Channeling the sophisticated charm of the Dick Cavett Show, Randy delves into captivating conversations with local artists and business owners, unveiling their unique perspectives and creative journeys. Tune in for a masterclass in wit, wisdom, and artistic flair that will leave you inspired and entertained.
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