• Sensory Friendly Storytime

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    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.

  • Little Red Riding Hood – Midland College

    Midland College 3600 N. Garfield Street, Midland, TX, United States
    Music

      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! See less  

  • Little Red Riding Hood by Opera of the Plains in collaboration with Permian Basin Opera

    Midland College 3600 N. Garfield Street, Midland, TX, United States
    Music

    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

  • Read to Felix

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    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.

  • Opening Reception of Midland Arts Association 2026 Spring Juried Exhibition

    Museum of the Southwest 1705 W. Missouri Ave, Midland, United States
    Museum

    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.

  • UTPB Speaks! Discussion with Dr. Alissa Adams

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

      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!

  • Sawyer/Finn

    Recurring
    Midland Community Theatre 2000 W. Wadley, Midland, United States
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    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

  • Aladdin and the Magic Carpet – Midland Festival Ballet

    Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    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.

  • Bunny Hop 5K

    Sherwood Park 4819 N. Everglade Ave, Odessa, Texas

    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  

  • Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Odessa Parks and Recreation Dept.

    Sherwood Park 4819 N. Everglade Ave, Odessa, Texas

    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

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

    Midland College 3600 N. Garfield Street, Midland, TX, United States
    Humanities

    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