Odessa Arts

Gente de Zona
2025-05-03 20:00 (America/Chicago) | La Hacienda Event Center, 12600 TX-191 Hwy, Midland, TX, 79705, United States

THE BAND BIG SPRING
2025-05-03 19:00 - 23:59 | The Destination, 1705 W. Industrial Ave., Midland, TX, 79701
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.

West Texas Symphony Permian Basin String Quartet
2025-05-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Allison Fine Arts Building, 3600 N Garfield St, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
The West Texas Symphony invites all to the spring recital of the Permian Basin String Quartet. Enjoy lovely chamber music in an intimate setting

Suites & Streets
2025-05-03 17:00 | Basin PBS Studio, 203 N Main, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
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

Viva La Fiesta: Luis Angel “El Flaco”
2025-05-03 12:00 | Ector County Coliseum, 4201 Andrews Highway, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
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.

Create Playdate
2025-05-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
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 general public.
Create Playdate is made possible by First Things First, The Discount Tire Endowment for Children’s Art Programs, and the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs.

The Block Party Popup Fiesta
2025-05-03 09:00 - 15:00 | Devoted Grind, 1831 E 87th St, Odess, TX, 79765, United States

Lone Star Brass - Spring Recital
2025-05-03 05:00 - 19:00 | TX

Friday Night Live: Contraband
2025-05-02 19:00 - 23:59 | The Destination, 1705 W. Industrial Ave., Midland, TX, 79701
Friday Night Live is a show of support for local and regional bands. These events are free to the public.
Doors open at 7 pm, music starts at 8 pm.
This week’s featured act is: Contraband, a local band playing rock-n-roll.
Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on site. This week’s food truck will be TBD.

Music in the Garden
2025-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, 85008, United States
DATE: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
TIME: 7-9 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.
PRICE: Members: $32.95 | General Admission: $36.95 | This event is 21+. No infants or children permitted.
Enjoy a stunning Garden backdrop as you experience local bands during this Friday night series. This 35-year-old tradition returns with concerts January through May. Food and beverages available for purchase. This event is 21+. IDs will be checked, No infants or children permitted.
May 2: DeGrazia & Barajas | Classical and Flamenco Guitar
May 9: Carmela y Más | Latin Jazz & Salsa
May 16: True Flavor Blues | Slightly Jazzy Traditional Blues
May 23: YACHTZILLA! Monsters of Soft Rock | Yacht Rock 70s-80s
May 30: Cisco and the Racecars | Bluegrass folk old-time music
Chef Specials available for purchase
May 2: Carnitas Tacos: Braised Pork Carnitas, Corn Tortillas, Avocado Crema, Salsa Fresca, Refried Beans, Calabacitas
May 9: Beef Sopes: Beef Machaca, Pinto Beans, Shredded Lettuce, Tomatoes, Crema, Queso Fresco, Arroz Verde
May 16: Chili Con Carne Dog: All Beef Hot Dog on a Brioche Bun, Topped with Beef Chili, Cheddar Cheese, and Onions, Served with Tater Tots
May 23: Gyro: Traditional Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce, Fresh Pita, Pickled Onion, Garlic Hummus, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Feta
May 30: Pulled Pork Sandwich: Slow Roasted Pulled Pork on a Brioche Bun, Creamy Coleslaw, Fresh Dill Potato Salad, Grilled Watermelon, and Carolina BBQ Sauce

Continuing Ed. Student Music Recital
2025-05-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Allison Fine Arts Building, 3600 N Garfield St, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
Come and enjoy a night of music with the Credit and Continuing Education music students. They have worked all semester on their pieces and would love to share what they have learned with you. There will be an intermission.

Viva La Fiesta: Grupo Duelo
2025-05-02 17:00 | Ector County Coliseum, 4201 Andrews Highway, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States

Oilfield Fest 2025
2025-05-02 17:00 | La Hacienda Event Center, 12600 TX-191 Hwy, Midland, TX, 79705, United States

Storytime
2025-05-02 09:30 - 10:00 | Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, 85008, United States
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

UTPB Choir Concert
2025-05-01 19:30 | TBD

Voices of the Permian Basin - Spring Concert
2025-05-01 19:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
ADULT $25.00
STUDENT $12.00 (with purchase of Adult Ticket or Valid College ID)

Tejano Thirsty Thursday’s
2025-05-01 18:00 - 23:00 | The Destination, 1705 W. Industrial Ave., Midland, TX, 79701
A FREE community event, hosted by DJ Picasso spinning all your favorite Tejano jams plus so much more!
Doors open at 6 PM. Family and pet friendly. Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on site.
Tejano Thirsty Thursday’s season is sponsored by Basin Sales & Service.

Knit & Stitch
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Join us at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful experience at our Knit and Stitch event! Whether you’re a knitter, quilter, stitcher, or just curious about the craft, this is the perfect opportunity to dive into the world of fiber arts. All skill levels are welcome—from novices eager to learn to experts willing to share their wisdom.
Our event offers a unique blend of creativity and camaraderie. Engage in stimulating conversations and build friendships with fellow crafters as you explore visual thinking strategies to discuss and appreciate artwork. Share your projects, exchange tips, and inspire each other in a warm and supportive environment.
And don’t stress about those little mistakes—we all make them! Someone might even adore your sweater with the mismatched sleeves or the missing neck hole.
So, bring your projects, your questions, and your sense of humor. Join our creative community at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for an evening of crafting and chatting. We can’t wait to see you there!

Kolby Cooper
2025-05-01 18:00 | The Tailgate Midland, 4401 N Big Spring, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
**THIS IS AN 18 AND UP EVENT! $10 minor upcharge. 18-20 year olds will have to pay $10 at the door. Anyone below the age of 18 will not be allowed entry.
Ticket Prices:

• General Admission – $15.00 / Day of Show $20.00

• Couch Sectional (Price includes entry for 8 people) $325.00
• Rectangle Table (Price includes entry for 8 people) $300.00
• Round Table (Price includes entry for 8 people) $275.00

• Table for 4 (Price includes entry for 4 people) $150.00
• Standing VIP ticket $35.00

Doors at 6pm. No re-entry. No lawn chairs permitted. Food trucks on site.
This is a rain or shine event. No refunds.

Ticket prices increase on the date of the performance.

Poetry, Art and Music Night
2025-05-01 17:30 - 20:00 | Allison Fine Arts Building, 3600 N Garfield St, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
Midland College is celebrating the accomplishments of students in Fine Arts & Communications with the Hilda Simmons Levitt Poetry Contest, the Student Art Show, and a Student Music Concert!

Each event will be held in the Allison Fine Arts Building, on Thursday, May 1st! The times for each are as follows:

5:30 P.M. – Hilda Simmons Levitt Poetry Contest
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. – Student Art Show Reception
7:00 P.M. – Student Music Performance

Read to Rusty
2025-05-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Ector County Library
Felix is going on vacation, but he has convinced his doggy friend, Rusty, to come let you read to him instead.
Félix se va de vacaciones, pero ha convencido a su amigo perrito, Rusty, para que venga a dejarte leerle.

Object of the Month: Madonna and Child
2025-05-01 11:30 - 12:00 | Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Object of the Month
Free for Members | Included with general admission for the general public
Reserve your spot at the Visitor Services desk.
Join Museum Docents for an in-depth exploration of a single work of art. These 30-minute, interactive gallery talks spark connections and conversation about the featured object’s history, meaning, and relationship to other works in the collection.
Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, Madonna and Child
This May, as we honor the mothers in our lives, join Master Docent Sherry Koopot for an exploration of Baroque painter Giovanni Francesco Barbieri’s Madonna and Child. In Christian art, Mary has long been depicted as the devoted mother of the infant Jesus. However, in today’s context, she represents far more-embodying maternal compassion, motherhood, and the strength of femininity.

Storytime
2025-05-01 10:30 | Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
TICKETS: Free for Members | Included in general admission for the general public
Advance registration recommended
Designed for our youngest PhxArt visitors (ages 0-5) and their parents or caregivers, Storytime is a wonderful opportunity to share the joy of early literacy, art-inspired play, and hands-on learning with family and friends. The Storytime series is offered on the first Thursday of each month inside the Museum.
Storytime is made possible by the Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for the Performing Arts, The Discount Tire Endowment for Children’s Art Programs, the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs, and Traditional Legacy Schools.

Absolute Dance Recital 2025
2025-05-01 00:00 - 2025-05-03 00:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
May 1 / Thursday 7:00 PM
May 2 / Friday 7:00 PM
May 3 / Saturday 10:00 AM
May 3 / Saturday 2:00 PM
May 3 / Saturday 6:00 PM

This year, we’re celebrating vibrant moves, bold energy, and bright moments that bring the stage to life! Bursting with dynamic colors, get ready for a show that POPS as Absolute Dance presents Living Color!
Please note for all events we have a clear bag policy with a size limit of 12x6x12″ or a non-clear bag/wallet with a size limit of 8x3x5″. This policy includes diaper bags.
Items NOT Allowed

Balloons
Glass (flower or candy vases)
Wrapped gifts (gift bags allowed – subject to search)
Noisemakers
Laser pointers
Large signs
Strollers

Broadway in the Basin Presents Annie
2025-04-30 19:30 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production–just as you remember it and just when we need it most.
ANNIE, directed by Jenn Thompson, features the iconic book and score, written by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way.

Sensory Friendly Storytime
2025-04-30 16:30 - 17:30 | Ector County Library
We are partnering with Share West Texas to offer friendly storytimes for local familes. We will meet for the storytime, songs, craft, and sensory bins in the basement activity room.

Midland Health and Wellness - BOOKMOBILE
2025-04-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Midland Health Department, 3303 W Illinois Ave, Midland, TX, 79703, United States
The Midland County Library Bookmobile is available to come to any event for book checkouts and library card sign ups. To make a bookmobile stop request, please call Dulciana Olguin at (432)-688-4325 or email at dolguin@mcounty.com.

Toddler Tales Storytime - DOWNTOWN
2025-04-30 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
2025-04-30 11:00 - 11:30 | Midland County Library – Centennial Branch, 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, 79705, United States

Storytime: Pets
2025-04-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Ector County Library
Dogs or cats or birds? Maybe even a hamster or even a snake. Pets fill homes and we’ll talk about pets in storytime today.
