Odessa Arts

Aladdin and the Magic Carpet: Presented by Midland Festival Ballet
2026-03-28 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Come see the story you know and love told in a whole new way! With flying dancers, animated backdrops, live orchestra, and over 140 costumes, it’s sure to lift you out of your seat!
This ballet was many “firsts” for Midland Festival Ballet, the most significant being it is the first full length ballet they created. Other exciting firsts included flying dancers and using digital projections as the backdrop. The result is a mesmerizing explosion of movement, light and color unlike anything MFB had performed before. All that paired with the drama of live orchestral accompaniment made this, without a doubt, the largest collaborative project MFB had ever undertaken. And West Texans were the first to see it at the premiere performance here at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center in April 2022! Midland Festival Ballet is excited to bring it back.
Accompanied by the West Texas Symphony.

Sawyer/Finn
2026-03-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-27 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-22 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-03-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Midland Community Theatre, 2000 W. Wadley, Midland, 79705, United States
Original play Sawyer/Finn written by our Associate Artistic Director A Chris Barton. Sawyer/Finn will take the beloved Mark Twain characters, and see how these two boys brought up in different backgrounds become the best of friends, and consequently American Legends.

Current Performance Dates are as follows; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:30 Pm
March
Fri 20 | Sat 21 | Sun 22
Fri 27 | Sat 28 | Sun 29
April
Fri 3 | Sat 4

26th Annual Empty Bowls Benefiting the West Texas Food Bank
2026-03-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Midland College, 3600 N. Garfield Street, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
Empty Bowls will be here before you know it.
Join us on March 28 at Midland College as we come together to fight hunger in our community.

Your $15 ticket provides a simple meal — and helps fill the bowls of neighbors facing food insecurity.

26th Annual Empty Bowls – Benefiting the West Texas Food Bank

26th Annual Empty Bowls – Benefiting the West Texas Food Bank
Join us for a cherished West Texas tradition as we celebrate the 26th Annual Empty Bowlsevent! This community-driven fundraiser brings together local artists, families, and neighbors to take a stand against hunger across our 19 counties.
Guests will enjoy delicious soups prepared and served with love, and have the opportunity to purchase beautiful, handmade bowls crafted by talented community members. Each bowl is a reminder of the empty plates we are working to fill — and every dollar raised directly supports the West Texas Food Bank and the families we serve.
Come make a difference, enjoy a warm meal, and take home a meaningful piece of art. Together, we can ensure no West Texan goes to bed hungry. 💚
Admission: $15
Table: $500-seats 8, pick of the kiln

Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Odessa Parks and Recreation Dept.
2026-03-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Sherwood Park, 4819 N. Everglade Ave, Odessa, Texas, 79762
Spring fun is just around the corner!

Get ready for our Easter Egg Hunt in a few weeks, an egg-citing day full of family fun, treats, and memories waiting to be made.

Odessa Parks and Recreation Department
Phone: 432-368-3548
Visit: https://www.odessa-tx.gov/256/Parks-and-Recreation

Bunny Hop 5K
2026-03-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Sherwood Park, 4819 N. Everglade Ave, Odessa, Texas, 79762
Hop into spring at the Bunny Hop 5K! Grab your friends and family and join us on Saturday, March 28 for a fun-filled run you won’t want to miss.

Race starts at 8:00 a.m. Register now: https://shorturl.at/FoPqM

Odessa Parks and Recreation Department
Phone: 432-368-3548
Visit: https://www.odessa-tx.gov/256/Parks-and-Recreation

Aladdin and the Magic Carpet - Midland Festival Ballet
2026-03-28 07:30 - 2026-03-29 19:30 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Aladdin and the Magic Carpet
ACCOMPANIED BY THE WEST TEXAS SYMPHONY
March 28 & 29, 2026
at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center
Come see the story you know and love told in a whole new way.
With flying dancers, animated backdrops, live orchestra, and over 140 costumes
it’s sure to lift you out of your seat.

Closing Reception for ECISD High Schools Exhibition 2026
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Phillips Goff Gallery at Odessa College, 201 W University Blvd, Odessa, TX, 79764, United States

UTPB Speaks! Discussion with Dr. Alissa Adams
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Join us for a lighthearted and engaging discussion with UTPB Art History Professor Dr. Alissa Adams, featuring an art history–style lesson exploring the history and ideologies of silhouettes in art. Free to attend!

Opening Reception of Midland Arts Association 2026 Spring Juried Exhibition
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Museum of the Southwest, 1705 W. Missouri Ave, Midland, 79701, United States
The Midland Arts Association proudly presents the 2026 Spring Juried Exhibition, hosted in partnership with the Museum of the Southwest. This annual exhibition celebrates exceptional contemporary artwork by artists from Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Exhibition Dates
March 26 – June 7, 2026
Opening Reception & Awards
Thursday, March 26, 20265:30 – 7:00 PMOpen to the public
Location
Museum of the Southwest1705 W. Missouri Ave.Midland, TX 79701
About the Exhibition
Since 1978, the Midland Arts Association’s Spring Juried Exhibition has been a cornerstone of the region’s arts calendar. Juried by a respected professional in the field, the exhibition highlights a wide range of media and artistic perspectives, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience outstanding regional talent in a museum setting.
Juror
Laura Romer HuckabyCurator of Collections & ExhibitionsSan Angelo Museum of Fine Arts
Awards
The exhibition features $2,500 in cash awards, including Best of Show, recognizing artistic excellence across multiple disciplines.
Plan Your Visit
The exhibition is on view during regular museum hours from March 26 through June 7, 2026. Admission policies follow those of the Museum of the Southwest.

Read to Felix
2026-03-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Ector County Library
March 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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.

Books and Babies
2026-03-26 10:00 - 2026-04-30 11:00 | Ector County Library
March 26 @ 10:00 am – April 30 @ 11:00 am

Bundle up your little tikes amd bring them to Books and Babies where we read a couple of books, sing songs, and get to play in the baby play room.

Abriga bien a tus pequeños y tráelos a Books and Babies, donde leeremos un par de libros, cantaremos canciones y podrán jugar en la sala de juegos para bebés.

Midland Arts Association 2026 Spring Juried Exhibition
2026-03-26 08:00 - 2026-06-07 17:00 | Museum of the Southwest, 1705 W. Missouri Ave, Midland, 79701, United States

Little Red Riding Hood by Opera of the Plains in collaboration with Permian Basin Opera
2026-03-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Midland College, 3600 N. Garfield Street, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
Music and Original Libretto by Brian Kuhnert Based
on Orphée aux enfers by Jacques Offenbach
Libretto based on Le Petit Chaperon Rouge by Charles Perrault
Directed by Cloyce Kuhnert Music
Direction by Brian Kuhnert
FREE to the public and
4th Grade Private/MISD/EISD Schools
Community Performance at Midland College
March 25, 2026 in the
Wagner and Brown Auditorium
@ 6рm

Little Red Riding Hood - Midland College
2026-03-25 18:00 | Midland College, 3600 N. Garfield Street, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
Event by Permian Basin Opera

3600 N Garfield St, Midland, TX 79705-6329, United States

Public · Anyone on or off Facebook

Opera in the Schools is ready for another amazing year. Permian Basin Opera, in collaboration with Opera of the Plains, will be bringing back The Little Red Riding Hood for 4th graders. If you would like us to come to your school (private or homeschool) please reach out to PBO at info@mypbo.org. We are also working with MISD and EISD schools to set up fieldtrips, so be watching for this wonderful opportunity. There will be a free community performance held at Midland College at the Allison Fine Arts Building Wagner and Brown Auditorium March 25th at 6pm. If you would like to reserve your FREE spot, just sign up at this link. https://www.mypbo.org/…/opera-in-the-schools-community…. We hope to see you there!
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Sensory Friendly Storytime
2026-03-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Ector County Library
March 25 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Have a child that finds big storytimes overwhelming? Join us for Sensory Friendly Storytime where we read a few books, sing a few songs, and get to play with the sensory bins or make a craft.
¿Tienes un hijo al que le resultan abrumadoras las sesiones de cuentacuentos multitudinarias? Únete a nuestra sesión de cuentacuentos adaptada a personas con sensibilidad sensorial, donde leeremos algunos libros, cantaremos algunas canciones y podremos jugar con materiales sensoriales o hacer manualidades.

Toddler Tales Storytime - DOWNTOWN
2026-03-25 11:00 - 11:30 | 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
2026-03-25 11:00 - 11:30 | Midland County Library – Centennial Branch, 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, 79705, United States

Storytime and Crafts: Pigs
2026-03-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Ector County Library
March 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Oink, oink, oink, there were three little pigs, right? But learn about what pigs not chased by the big bad wolf are up to in storytime today.
Oink, oink, oink, había tres cerditos, ¿verdad? Pero hoy, en la hora del cuento, descubriremos qué hacen los cerdos que no son perseguidos por el lobo feroz.

Yoga at the Museum
2026-03-25 08:00 - 09:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Grab your mat and meet us Wednesday mornings for a yin style yoga class led by instructors from rOming Yoga. Free for Museum Members Only.
To become a Member, click here.

Lone Star Brass
2026-03-24 19:30 | Rea-Greathouse Recital Hall, 1310 Farm to Market 1788, Midlan, TX, 79707, United States

The Middle of the World - A Festival Of Ecuadorian Culture, Arts & Sound
2026-03-23 18:00 | MCM Elegante, 5200 E University Blvd,, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
THE ULTIMATE CULTURAL SPECTACULAR IS COMING TO TEXAS!
Are you ready for a night of rhythm, art, and tradition? Join us at The Middle of the World A Festival of Ecuadorian Culture Art & Sound, a vibrant festival celebrating the soul of Ecuadorian culture, art, and sound! This is a family-friendly event open to all communities—come experience the magic!
What’s waiting for you:
Live Music by the incredible Grupo San Andrés.
Cultural Performances: Breathtaking Andean Dance groups.
And More: Fashion shows, Martial Arts, and local Vendors.
Memories: Soft drinks and a Photobooth to capture the night.
Where: MCM Grande Hotel Fundome, 6201 E Business Loop I-20, Odessa, TX. When: May 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM. ADMISSION: FREE!
VIP EXPERIENCE: Enjoy the show in comfort and style. VIP Tables are available for an additional cost. Book your table now: +1 (432) 283-6428. #livemusic #culturalperformances #commuitysupport

Adult Coloring Group - CENTENNIAL
2026-03-23 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.

3-Day Workshop-Landscapes in Watercolor with Award Winning Artist Tim Oliver
2026-03-23 09:00 - 2026-03-25 16:00 | The Midland Palette Club Art Center, 907 W. Wadley Ave, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
Lubbock Artist, Tim Oliver, will guide you in exploring the amazing medium of watercolor in landscapes. The workshop will be geared toward the beginning to intermediate painter. Advanced painters will also enjoy the workshop and be excited to see new and different approaches. Earlybird price of $275 through January 31. February 1 price goes to $325. This Premier 3 day Workshop will be held March 23-25, 2026, approximately 9am- 4pm each day at the Midland Palette Club, 907 W Wadley Ave, Midland, TX 79705

The Next Generation Leahy
2026-03-22 19:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
As with all forces of nature, the music and energy created by The Next Generation Leahy simply cannot be contained. The drive to create music is powerful within each of the Leahy children. It has given rise to multi-instrumental talents, whose dynamic live performances have been described as “astounding” and “breath-taking.”
For the last several years, Next Generation Leahy has performed across North America, and shared the stage with the likes of The Chieftains, We Banjo 3, The Tenors, and Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy. With one CD under their belt, they are working on new material for a new CD to be released in 2019.
Belying their young ages, these siblings are all accomplished multi-instrumentalists whose live performances are filled with the high-energy, infectious music associated with the Leahy name. However, not content to play only the music of their Celtic heritage, these musicians explore many genres of music and pull influences from far and wide. Fiddle, cello, French accordion, singing, piano, and French-Canadian step-dancing serve to bring their unique style of music to life.
The music that lives in each of these young people – which is so joyful, so positive, and so rare – overflows from them and affects audiences who have witnessed something truly unique and remarkable.

Laundry and Bourbon
2026-03-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Nelson Street Theatre
Fort Stockton Community Theatre is currently in production of Laundry and Bourbon, a play by James McLure, to be performed for competition in Theatre Network of Texas’ (TNT) TEXFest. Following competition, Laundry and Bourbon will be staged for local audiences at the Nelson Street Theatre March 20-22, 2026.
Friday, March 20th – 7:00 p.m. – Opening Performance
Saturday, March 21st – 7:00 p.m. – Performance, followed with a light snack reception hosted by FSCT’s Board of Directors
Sunday, March 22nd – 2:00 p.m. – Matinee
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each performance.
ABOUT THE SHOW: On a hot summer afternoon in Maynard, Texas, Elizabeth and her friend Hattie sit out on the front porch folding laundry, watching TV, sipping bourbon and Coke, and gossiping about small-town secrets. They are joined by the self-righteous Amy Lee who can’t resist blurting out that Elizabeth’s husband Roy has been seen around town with another woman. While the ensuing conversation is increasingly edged with bitter humor, from it emerges a sense of Elizabeth’s inner strength and her quiet understanding of the turmoil which has beset her husband since his return from Vietnam.
Laundry and Bourbon stars Kendra Gray-Reed as Elizabeth Caulder, Staci Schoenfeldt as Hattie Dealing, and Penny Smith as Amy Lee Fullernoy.
Tickets are $10.00 for Adults and $5.00 for Seniors (65+} and Students
Advanced tickets may be purchased online.

Styx LIVE in Concert
2026-03-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Creating and recording new music is often considered the lifeblood of any band—an ethos AOR torchbearers Styx continue to embody with the release of Circling From Above, the 18th studio album in their formidable catalog. Spanning 13 tracks, the album navigates the complexities of the human experience through the intersecting lenses of technology and nature.
The album, the band’s third in eight years, delivers a 41-minute, end-to-end listening experience that is both thought-provoking and exhilarating. A masterclass in storytelling, it blends signature Styx hallmarks with bold steps forward—building on the creative momentum of recent releases The Mission(2017) and Crash of the Crown(2021).

Music at the Marriott by the West Texas Jazz Society
2026-03-21 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
