Land and Likeness With Logos Now up in the gallery, Land and Likeness! Land and Likeness brings together four artists from the Permian Basin. UTPB Alum Catherine Allen, Odessa College Art instructor Daniel Sorensen, Midland College Art instructor Michael Hubbard, and rancher/painter Alice Leese. This exhibition examines each artist’s engagement with landscape and portraiture, addressing the physical geography of the region alongside the psychological dimensions of identity. It will be up until April 9th with a reception on March 5th from 5 - 7 PM. Visiting hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm Saturday 2 pm - 5 pm
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3 events,Date & Location Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am - Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm (CST) Add to Calendar Ector County Coliseum 4201 US-385, Odessa, TX 79762-5506, United States View on map About the event MIDESSA BOAT, RV, OUTDOOR SPORT & GUNN SHOW West Texas's Largest Boating and Recreational Event Returns! The MIDESSA BOAT, RV, G🧲N and OUTDOOR show is Back! 🚤 Join us Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, January 30th - February 1st, 2026, at the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa, TX! 📍 Sign up as a vendor today: www.midessaboatshow.com 📍Info: 432-557-5598 📍Hundreds of exhibitors showcase watercraft, fishing boats, ski boats, pontoons, ATVs, motorhomes, travel trailers, 5th wheels, toyhaulers pop-ups, g🧲ns, knives, accessories, fishing and outdoor sports equipment and much much More!!! 📍 Ector County Coliseum, Odessa, TX ⏰ Dates: January 30th - February 1st, 2026 Don’t miss out on this exciting weekend! #MIDESSABoatShow #RVExpo #OutdoorAdventure #OdessaTX #BoatingLife #RVLife #ATVs #gunshow |
3 events,Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults. |
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Will the stories be about the three little pigs? Goldilocks and the three bears? Snow White?Join us for storytime and find out. ¿Serán las historias sobre los tres cerditos? ¿Ricitos de Oro y los tres osos? ¿Blancanieves? Acompáñanos a la hora del cuento y descúbrelo. 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. |
5 events,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. The UTPB Music program is excited to partner with the West Texas Jazz Society to bring "The Lazarus Band" to West Texas! Enjoy Charles Lazarus’s high powered band for a variety of music that includes a mix dazzling originals, funk fired jazz, latin lounge exotica, and fresh grooving takes on jazz standards. This group features Charles with an all-star rhythm section including keyboardist Tommy Barbarella, bassist Jeff Bailey, and David Schmalenberger on drums and percussion. Thanks to a grant from Odessa Arts, Admission is FREE! This concert will take place in the Rea-Greathouse Recital Hall. **WNPAC Clear Bag Policy Enforced** |
6 events,First Friday ODTX is a monthly gathering every first Friday of the month for residents and visitors of downtown Odessa. Each month, the streets are lively and colorful with music, games, and delicious food. There are unbeatable deals from local businesses and exciting opportunities to collect amazing giveaways. The event is open to all ages and caters to everyone’s interests. For music lovers, there are live performances by local bands and artists, while foodies can indulge in a diverse range of street eats. Downtown shops and eateries will offer special promotions. First Friday ODTX event brings vibrancy and community spirit to downtown Odessa, making it the perfect place to spend a Friday evening.
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oin us for Tomás and the Library Lady at Blackshear Elementary! Performances are on February 6 & 7 and February 13 & 14 at 7 PM. Don’t miss seeing this heartwarming story come to life on stage! Tickets Here: https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?event_id=18908 |
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Event by Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E University Blvd, 79762 Duration: 2 hr Public · Anyone on or off Facebook Our FREE Valentine Making Workshop community art day is almost here! Drop by the Museum from 1:30-3:30 and create handmade valentines using printmaking and collage techniques. Enjoy visits and activities from our special community partners, including ECISD Early Childhood and Social Studies departments, and more. Free for all ages! |
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3 events,Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults. |
5 events,STEAM: Exploration Station Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math in this exciting opportunity to tinker, build, and discover! This month’s challenge: Use Paper Circuits and a variety of other materials to create the Mystery Machine™ with working wheels and headlights.
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Please join us to hear from Holly Rowe: Emmy winning, ESPN reporter and commentator! FREE Admission!
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What does love mean to your little ones? Join us for storytime where we talk about love, family, and friendship. ¿Qué significa el amor para tus pequeños? Acompáñanos en nuestra hora del cuento, donde hablaremos sobre el amor, la familia y la amistad. 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. 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. |
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Each event has something different to offer for Museum Members, including art activities, lessons, exclusive tours, programs, family and friends nights, and more! Create fashion-forward paper dolls inspired by Halston: Inventing American Fashion and enjoy a tour of the exhibition.
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Join us for Bilingual Storytime where we read a book in Spanish and English and sing silly songs in English Únete a nosotros en la hora del cuento bilingüe, donde leeremos un libro en español e inglés y cantaremos canciones divertidas en inglés. |
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Event by Basin Lighthouse and Prevention Resource Center - PRC Region 9 426 N Texas Ave , Odessa, TX, United States, Texas 79761 Duration: 4 hr Public · Anyone on or off Facebook You’re invited to our Blood Drive and Community Resource Fair on Friday, February 13th, from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM at 426 N Texas Ave, Odessa, TX—and it’s open to everyone!We’re partnering with Vitalant to host a blood drive alongside community resource tables, free snacks, door prizes, and Narcan trainings. We’ll also have a Smash Burger food truck on-site if you’d like to purchase lunch while you’re there. Raffle Tickets & Prizes1 raffle ticket just for showing up+1 ticket if you sign up to donate blood ahead of time+1 ticket if you attend a Narcan training+1 ticket if you donate blood Grand prizes include:$250 tattoo voucher for Evil Ink Dinner for two at Texas Roadhouse Sign up to donate blood here:https://donors.vitalant.org/.../guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr...Whether you’re donating blood, learning about community resources, attending a training, or just stopping by, we’d love to see you there. Feel free to share this invite with friends and family!Hope to see you on February 13th! oin us for Tomás and the Library Lady at Blackshear Elementary! Performances are on February 6 & 7 and February 13 & 14 at 7 PM. Don’t miss seeing this heartwarming story come to life on stage! Tickets Here: https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?event_id=18908 |
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Promoted By: Education Foundation of Odessa 619 W 10th St, Odessa, TX 79761, USA February 14, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am CST Visit Website See more details at https://educationfoundationodessa.org/
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Be a Pal! Celebrate Pal-entine’s Day with Basin PBS Education! Saturday February 14 from 11am - 12:30pm at Basin PBS, 203 N. Main St, Midland Have a heart and be a part of our Pal-entine’s Celebration! Families are invited to a fun-filled Saturday featuring: • a PBS KIDS episode screening, • sweet treats, • and hands-on arts and crafts All centered on kindness, friendship, and togetherness. A perfect way to share the love with your favorite pals! Scan the QR code above to say "I'm in!" oin us for Tomás and the Library Lady at Blackshear Elementary! Performances are on February 6 & 7 and February 13 & 14 at 7 PM. Don’t miss seeing this heartwarming story come to life on stage! Tickets Here: https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?event_id=18908 |
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3 events,Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults. |
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Friday, February 20, 2026 5:00 PM 9:00 PM Crossroads Odessa Texas6901 Texas 191 FrontageOdessa, TX, 79762United States
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Make a car or maybe an airplane or a train out of the supplies we offer as a family. Con los materiales que les ofrecemos como familia, pueden construir un coche, un avión o un tren. Permian High School Dance Department and Panther Paws Dance Teams will be hosting their annual Dance Explosion recital. The shows will feature both the Varsity and Jr. Varsity teams, all dance classes and guest performers including OC Blues, UTPB Pom squad, Wilson and Young Middle School dance team, En Croix Dance Academy and Future Paw participants. |
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Grab your mat and meet us Wednesday mornings at 8:00 for a yin style yoga class led by instructors from rOming Yoga. Free for Museum Members Only.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Art-loving preschoolers ages 3-5 and their grown-ups are invited to join us at the Museum for a beautifully illustrated story and art activity. February 18: Black Dog by Levi Pinfold |
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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. 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. |
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Friday, February 20, 2026 8:00 PM 10:00 PM Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center Gary Owen has been entertaining audiences for more than two decades with his sharp observational humor and fearless storytelling. Known for his unapologetic, rule-defying style, his material draws from his personal life, time in the military and the everyday absurdities that connect people across backgrounds. With a fanbase that has grown by the millions in recent months and continues to surge across social media, Owen’s reach has cemented his place as one of the most in-demand touring comedians today. Beyond stand-up, Owen has appeared in a wide range of feature films including BACK ON THE STRIP with Tiffany Haddish and Wesley Snipes, MEET THE BLACKS and its sequel THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR, THINK LIKE A MAN and THINK LIKE A MAN TOO, RIDE ALONG with Ice Cube and Kevin Hart, LITTLE MAN opposite the Wayans Brothers, and DADDY DAY CARE with Eddie Murphy. He is also widely recognized for his scene-stealing role as “Bearcat” in the MGM film COLLEGE.
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Ages 12 and up recommended. Gary Owen has been entertaining audiences for more than two decades with his sharp observational humor and fearless storytelling. Known for his unapologetic, rule-defying style, his material draws from his personal life, time in the military and the everyday absurdities that connect people across backgrounds. With a fanbase that has grown by the millions in recent months and continues to surge across social media, Owen’s reach has cemented his place as one of the most in-demand touring comedians today. Beyond stand-up, Owen has appeared in a wide range of feature films including BACK ON THE STRIP with Tiffany Haddish and Wesley Snipes, MEET THE BLACKS and its sequel THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR, THINK LIKE A MAN and THINK LIKE A MAN TOO, RIDE ALONG with Ice Cube and Kevin Hart, LITTLE MAN opposite the Wayans Brothers, and DADDY DAY CARE with Eddie Murphy. He is also widely recognized for his scene-stealing role as “Bearcat” in the MGM film COLLEGE. On television, Owen starred in his own BET series THE GARY OWEN SHOW and co-hosted TruTV’s sketch series UPLOAD WITH SHAQUILLE O’NEAL. After meeting Tyler Perry on THE TOM JOYNER MORNING SHOW, he was cast in […] |
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We've tailored the experience exclusively for students like YOU. Here's what you can expect: Get to know UTPB. See the places and meet the people most important to you! Explore campus and tour our residence and dining hall. Meet faculty and staff at the academic and student services fair. Get to know some of our students. (FYI: they're pretty awesome.) Meet with admissions and financial aid counselors - find your way to becoming a Falcon! ETAILS February 21, 2026 10 AM - 2 PM CST CATEGORIES Academics Campus Events Conference/Seminars/Lectures Student Life TYPE On Campus AUDIENCE Students Ticket Info TIG NOTARO: OUT OF NOWHERE Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center February 21, 2026 7:30 PM Doors Open: 6:30 PM TICKET PRICES $193.19 - $48.23All In Pricing Includes Convenience Fees RESERVED SEATING ALL PERSONS, INCLUDING LAP CHILDREN, INFANTS & BABIES, WILL REQUIRE A TICKET FOR ENTRY FOR ALL TICKETED PERFORMANCES. • TO SELECT YOUR SEATS, CLICK ON ANY SECTION IN THE MAP BELOW • PLEASE REVIEW CART CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR PURCHASE • NOTE: ORCH RIGHT IS EVEN NUMBERED SEATS • NOTE: ORCH LEFT IS ODD NUMBERED SEATS • ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES |
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5 events,Event by Midland Community Theatre 2000 W Wadley Ave, Midland, TX, United States, Texas 79705 Duration: 3 hr Public · Anyone on or off Facebook Dear Evan Hansen Directed by Emma Evenson Auditions for Dear Evan Hansen will take place on February 22nd and 23rd at 6:30 PM. Callbacks will be held on February 24th upon request. The audition signup will close on Friday afternoon, February 20th. Walk-Ins will be accepted but will wait until signup auditionees have completed their timeslot.
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Sunday, February 22, 2026 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center DRUM TAO explodes on stage with a captivating performance full of flash and fire! Renowned for powerful and athletic drumming, their newest show, The Best, blends traditional “Wadaiko” (Japanese Drums) with modern energy and theatrical flair. Seen by 10 million spectators across the globe, DRUM TAO shows feature vibrant costumes, dramatic synchronized drumming and movement with a variety of traditional Japanese instruments including flutes and harps alongside the massive taiko drums. They have captivated audiences worldwide – selling out shows in 26 countries – garnering critical acclaim and accolades along the way.
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DRUM TAO explodes on stage with a captivating performance full of flash and fire! Renowned for powerful and athletic drumming, their newest show, The Best, blends traditional “Wadaiko” (Japanese Drums) with modern energy and theatrical flair. Seen by 10 million spectators across the globe, DRUM TAO shows feature vibrant costumes, dramatic synchronized drumming and movement with a variety of traditional Japanese instruments including flutes and harps alongside the massive taiko drums. They have captivated audiences worldwide – selling out shows in 26 countries – garnering critical acclaim and accolades along the way. |
6 events,Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults.
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Game on, Wranglers! Grab your crew and hit the court for 3x3 Basketball League at the ICA Gym Sports Center. Whether you’re here to compete, stay active, or just have fun, this league is free and open to everyone! Mondays: January 26 | February 2, 16 & 23 6:00–7:30 PM ICA Gym Sports Center Fast games, good vibes, and nonstop action—see you on the court! The Ellen Noël Art Museum presents Shrimpfest, benefitting the Museum’s educational programs across the Permian Basin! Join us on February 23, 2026, at the Ector County Coliseum – Barn G! Sponsor tables are now available and include admission, a sponsor-only cocktail reception, delicious appetizers, waiter service, and more! General Admission tickets are $50 in advance or $55 at the door. Sponsor Hour begins at 5:30 PM, followed by General Admission at 7 PM! For Sponsorships or Table Reservations, contact 432-550-9696 ext. 210. |
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Storytime has gone to the birds! Will Pigeon visit? Will a parrot copy you? Join us to find out. ¡La hora del cuento se ha llenado de pájaros! ¿Nos visitará una paloma? ¿Un loro te imitará? Acompáñanos para descubrirlo. 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. |
9 events,About the event 42nd Annual Odessa College Rodeo, Sponsored by Chevron 🤠🐎 Saddle up, West Texas! 🐎🤠 Join the Odessa College Rodeo Team for the 42nd Annual Odessa College Rodeo, proudly sponsored by Chevron, on February 26–28, 2026 at the Ector County Coliseum. Experience three days of high-energy collegiate rodeo action as top competitors go head-to-head in true West Texas style. 🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1056541/2026-odessa-college-rodeo-odessa-ector-county-coliseumbox-office-solutions Don’t miss one of Odessa’s longest-running traditions! Let's Rodeo!! Odessa College Wrangler Rodeo February 26-27-28 @ 7:00 pm Ector County Coliseum, Odessa Tx Get your tickets today!! https://etix.com/ticket/e/1056541/2026-odessa-college-rodeo-odessa-ector-county-coliseumbox-office-solutions
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Explore career paths, internships, and part-time or full-time opportunities at our All-Majors Career & Internship Fair! Meet employers from a wide range of industries, learn what they’re looking for, and make connections that can help you take your next step. Thursday, February 26, 2026 UTPB Gym 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Bring copies of your Resume! Dress Business Professional OPEN TO ALL MAJORS! February 26, 2026 1 PM - 4 PM CST Register Here CATEGORIES Campus Events LOCATION Gym TYPE On Campus AUDIENCE Faculty/Staff Students Alumni CONTACT Career Services (432) 552-2890 careerservices@utpb.edu
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Explore career paths, internships, and part-time or full-time opportunities at our All-Majors Career & Internship Fair! Meet employers from a wide range of industries, learn what they’re looking for, and make connections that can help you take your next step. Thursday, February 26, 2026 UTPB Gym 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Bring copies of your Resume! Dress Business Professional OPEN TO ALL MAJORS! 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. |
6 events,THE COWBOY BILL TEXAS TAKEOVER TOUR! 🔥 KODAK BLACK CROSSES STATE LINE AND TARGETS ALL OF TEXAS BRINGING THE SOUTH TOGETHER! |
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Saturday, February 28, 2026 1:00 PM 4:00 PM Explore the art of bookmaking! Join artist and bookmaker Kate Mahoney to learn how to fold, sew, and glue paper to create one-of-a-kind, handmade books. Your finished books can be used as art or travel journals, photo albums, baby books, and more! All supplies are provided.
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Portraiture Workshop 02/28/26 In this workshop you will learn Carol Fairlie’s approach to drawing portraits using pencil and optionally, pastels. February 28, 2026 from 1:30-4:30 pm at Midland Palette Club, 907 W. Wadley SUPPLY LIST: A sketch pad, 9x12 or larger, spiral-bound bound is easiest Ebony or 4B pencil Blending stub (tortillion) or Chamois Optional: set of pastels with double primary colors (ie: warm & cool) and white Any other supplies you would like. *email address required at checkout for receipt. |