• Create Playdate

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    Phoenix Art Museum 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States
    Museum

    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 […]

  • Viva La Fiesta: Luis Angel “El Flaco”

    Ector County Coliseum 4201 Andrews Highway, Odessa, TX, United States
    Music

    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.

  • Suites & Streets

    Basin PBS Studio 203 N Main, Midland, TX, United States
    Music

    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

  • West Texas Symphony Permian Basin String Quartet

    Allison Fine Arts Building 3600 N Garfield St, Midland, TX, United States
    Music

    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

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

    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.

    $10 – $12
  • Gente de Zona

    La Hacienda Event Center 12600 TX-191 Hwy, Midland, TX, United States
    Music
  • Gente de Zona

    La Hacienda Event Center 12600 TX-191 Hwy, Midland, TX, United States
    Music
  • Storytime

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    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    Humanities

    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 

  • Viva La Fiesta: La Maquinaria Nortena

    Ector County Coliseum 4201 Andrews Highway, Odessa, TX, United States
    Music

    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.

  • Adventures in Art: Painting

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

    The Ellen Noël Art Museum is thrilled to announce a new session of Adventures in Art, designed for aspiring artists aged 6-12. This engaging program offers young creatives the opportunity to learn the art of portrait painting, focusing on capturing the likeness of family members. Classes are scheduled from 2:30-4:30 PM, making for an inspiring and educational afternoon activity. Participants will begin with a tour of the museum's current exhibitions, drawing inspiration from professional artworks before diving into their own studio projects. The hands-on experience allows students to explore various techniques and develop their unique artistic skills under the guidance of experienced instructors. The cost for each class is $20, with advance online registration required. Due to the limited class size, we encourage early registration to ensure your young artist secures a spot. This is a fantastic opportunity for children to immerse themselves in the world of portrait painting, gain new artistic insights, and enjoy a creative and supportive environment. Don’t miss out on this wonderful chance for your child to enhance their artistic abilities and create meaningful portraits of their loved ones. Registration forms coming soon.