Odessa Arts

Books and Babies
2026-03-26 10:00 - 2026-04-30 11:00 (America/Chicago) | 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
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.

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.

Sawyer/Finn
2026-03-22 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-03-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-20 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

Laundry and Bourbon
2026-03-22 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-20 19:00 - 20:30 | 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

Studio 49 Fashion Show
2026-03-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Join us for a special, limited-ticket event marking the closing of Halston: Inventing American Fashion! Enjoy a curated fashion show by Steven Porterfield highlighting styles from the 1970s and 1980s, followed by a themed dance party inspired by the era. Costumes are strongly encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for the best outfit(s). Bring your best dancing shoes! Be sure to stop by The Cat’s Meow pop-up vintage clothing store during the event!
For tickets, click here.
Sponsored in part by the MCM Elegante Hotel.

Neighborhood Shademakers Tree Giveaway
2026-03-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Floyd Gwin Park, 1015 N. County Road West, Odessa, TX, 79764, United States
Neighborhood Shademakers Tree Giveaway

Saturday, March 21
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Floyd Gwin Park
1015 N. County Road West

Register: https://www.odessa-tx.gov/…/Neighborhood-Shademakers…

Keep Odessa Beautiful
432-335-4686

Spring Community Cleanup
2026-03-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Keep Odessa Beautiful, 814 W. 42nd Street, Odessa, TX, 79763, United States
Join Keep Odessa Beautiful for the Spring Community Cleanup on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Volunteers will help clean local parks, neighborhoods, and public spaces across Odessa.

Keep Odessa Beautiful
Call: 432-335-4686

Little Joe Y La Familia
2026-03-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
The traditional Tex-Mex style of norteño was fused by Little Joe (born Jose Maria DeLeon Hernandez) with influences of country music, blues, and rock to create the up tempo hybrid known as “Tejano.” Together with his band, Little Joe Y La Familia, his music has reached far beyond the Texas and Mexico borders and has been one of the most popular Tex-Mex bands in the music industry. Little Joe has been entertaining more than 50 years and has been described as the “KING OF THE BROWN SOUND”.
Jose Maria DeLeon Hernandez “Little Joe” was born to Salvador “La Cotorra” Hernandez and Amelia DeLeon Hernandez in a three wall dirt floor car garage in Temple, Texas on a cold stormy night on October 17,1940. The seventh of 13 children, Little Joe began playing music in 1953 with his cousin David Coronado’s band, David Coronado & the Latinaires. Two years later, he performed his first paid gig with the band at a high-school sock hop in Cameron, Texas. In 1958, Little Joe made his recording debut with the song “Safari,” released by Torrero Records in Corpus Christi, Texas. The following year, Little Joe’s brother Jesse joined the band on bass and vocals. When Coronado left shortly afterwards, Little Joe assumed leadership of the group. Throughout the early ’60s, Little Joe led the band through a series of recordings on small independent labels. He underwent a personal transformation after Jesse died in an automobile accident in 1964. Determined to achieve commercial success, he altered his musical approach to include more rock and blues influences.
Songs of the Polka King, Vol. 1 In 1968, Little Joe formed two labels of his own: Buena Suerte for recordings in Spanish, and Good Luck for recordings in English. He later added a third label, Leona Records. His musical approach shifted again in 1970. After performing in the San Francisco Bay Area, he became enchanted by “Latinismo” and changed the name of his band again. In 1985, Little Joe y la Familia signed their first major-label recording deal with WEA International. Two years later, Little Joe formed his fourth label — Redneck — and released the double live album 25th Silver Anniversary. After releasing two albums for WEA, Little Joe switched to Sony International, where he remained until 1983, when he launched his fifth label, Tejano Discos. His first release on the label, “Que Paso,” earned him his third Grammy nomination. In 1996, Little Joe performed on the Frankie Yankovic album Songs of the Polka King, Vol.1, singing a duet with Yankovic of “Just Because/Si Porque.” Little Joe has appeared in two films: Proposition 187, a Deadly Law and Down for the Barrio.
Fifty Years…and over 50 albums later, Joe continues to tour the world, trailblazing, looking forward to new challenges, breaking down cultural and musical barriers and innovating his musical style. As always, Joe strives to bring many people together to make a more peaceful and harmonious world.

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Kevin Contreras - Dos Amigos
2026-03-20 20:00 | Dos Amigos, 4700 N.Golder Ave, Odessa, TX, 79764, United States
Kevyn Contreras llega a Dos Amigos con su show Sin Control Tour… comedia mexa filosa, carrilla sabrosa y risas que no te dejan ni respirar 8PM | 21+Reservas: 432-582-0820 4700 N Golder Ave, Od#odessatxBoletos: https://ticketon.com/tl/vc0dfda432 MEDIAPrepárate pa’ reírte duro

Fast and Easy Mini Pastels with artist Nancy Kirk
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | The Midland Palette Club Art Center, 907 W. Wadley Ave, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
Artist Nancy Kirk will lead you through creating two 4 x 6 mini pastel paintings with a watercolor underpainting. All supplies will be provided in a kit you take home. Kit includes, watercolors, pastels, blending tool, etc. Workshop will be at Midland Palette Club, 907 W Wadley Ave, Midland, TX on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 6 -8 pm

Night at the Museum: Blooms and Brushes
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Introducing Night at the Museum, an exclusive Members-Only evening every third Thursday of the month! Each event has something different to offer for Museum Members, including art activities, lessons, exclusive tours, programs, family and friends nights, and more!
In March, celebrate the season by painting and embellishing a vase while crafting your own paper flowers to welcome spring!
To become a Member, click here.

Read to Felix
2026-03-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Ector County Library
March 19 @ 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.
