Coming April 16, 2022, Midland Festival Ballet excitedly presents the world premiere of Aladdin and the Magic Carpet! West Texans will be the first to see the characters and story they know and love told in a whole new way: in a mesmerizing explosion of movement, light and color paired with the drama of live orchestral accompaniment. So mark your calendars and join us for a dynamic spectacle unlike anything MFB has performed before. It’s sure to lift you out of your seat. Choreography by Jill Eathorne Bahr. Music compiled, arranged, and edited by Ramona Pansegrau. Lighting Design by Jared Sayeg. Saturday | Apr 16 | 7:30pm | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center https://www.midlandfestivalballet.org/aladdin-and-the-magic-carpet
OC Presents Larry Gatlin in Concert April 19, 2022 | 6:30-10:00 Click For Free Tickets Doors At 5:30Pm Show At 6:30Pm The Ector Theatre The Ector Theatre, North Texas Avenue, Odessa, TX, USA https://Theector.com
BUY TICKETS Apr 19, 2022 Event Starts7:30PM Doors Open6:30 PM Ticket Prices$84 - $154 *Ages 4+ On Sale Now The All New 2022 Shen Yun Southern USA Falun DAFA Association Presents Apr 19 / Tuesday7:30 PM BUY TICKETS EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF ANCIENT CHINA SHEN YUN’S unique artistic vision expands theatrical experience into a multi-dimensional, deeply moving journey. Featuring one of the world’s most ancient and richest dance systems—classical Chinese dance—along with dynamic animated backdrops and all-original orchestral works, Shen Yun opens a portal to a civilization of enchanting beauty and enlightening wisdom. Shen Yun Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization based in New York. Its mission is to revive 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture. Traditional Chinese culture—with its deep spiritual roots and profoundly optimistic worldview—was displaced by communism in China. While Shen Yun cannot perform in China today, it is sharing this precious heritage with the world.
Foreigner The Hits of Foreigner Apr 20 / Wednesday8:00 PM BUY TICKETS FOREIGNER is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 80 million. Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Head Games,” “Say You Will,” “Dirty White Boy,” “Long, Long Way From Home” and the worldwide #1 hit, “I Want To Know What Love Is,” FOREIGNER still rocks the charts more than 40 years into the game with massive airplay and continued Billboard Top 200 album success. Audio and video streams of FOREIGNER’s hits are over 15 million per week. More about FOREIGNER — including individual band member bios, tour dates, merchandise, and more — can be found on the band’s official website, www.foreigneronline.com.
Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Gallery located on UTPB Campus Basin Faculty Show Exhibition April 21 - May 13 Reception April 21 (5-7pm)
Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Gallery located on UTPBV Campus Basin Faculty Show Exhibition April 21 - May 13 Reception April 21 (5-7pm)
April 21 - OC Student Honors Recital, 7:00 pm, Jack Rodgers Auditorium
Join Downtown Odessa, Inc. and Odessa Arts for an evening of fun on Friday, April 22, 2022! Go on a guided walking tour of #DowntownOdessa with 7 stops between Odessa Marriott and Rooster's Diner with stops such as Pots n Prints, Copper Key Gift, and Revival Float Spa, each with a different artistic activity or demonstration. Tickets are on sale at www.downtownodessatx/arttour All attendees will receive 2 free drink & snacks along the route, a special addition tshirt made by Pots n Prints and a commemorative tote bag! For groups of 5 or more, please call 432-335-4682. Attendees must be 21 or older with valid ID to attend. Nonalcoholic options will be available at all beverage stops.
Help Odessa Arts and ECISD kick off the newest mural painted in Odessa by artist Koda Witsken. Koda has asked for Odessa community members to come out and give her mural a soul by signing the mural! April 23 | 11AM-1PM | ECISD Development Building located on the corner of 10th and Golder.