April 2022
Odessa Arts Month
April is Arts Appreciation Month and Odessa’s arts agencies are celebrating all month long! Check out the calendar of events below and keep checking back as events will continue to be added throughout the month!
Odessa Arts Month Calendar
Calendar of Events
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1 event,
Passive Program: Make Your Own Chess Set
**Ongoing monthly activity available at the Children’s circulation desk.** This month’s passive program is a fun adventure of wits and strategy – each chess move is a step towards exciting […]
4 events,
Storytime + Robots
Storytime + Robots
Come join us for Storytime and afterwards head to the Basement Activity Room to make a Robot! *3rd Floor Auditorium & Basement Activity Room
Art Tales: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
Art Tales: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
PLEASE NOTE THAT: The Ellen Noel Art Museum is temporarily housed inside the UTPB Presidential Archives
Sensory Friendly Storytime
Sensory Friendly Storytime
We understand that large groups in a storytime can be overwhelming for some of our patrons. So we have partnered with Share, who work with Special Needs families in the […]
5 events,
Read to Felix
Read to Felix
Come to the 3rd Floor Children’s Department, grab a book and read to our special friend of the library Felix the Therapy Dog. He loves to be read to by […]
Knit & Stitch
Knit & Stitch
Help us create a post-modern sewing circle for knitters, quilters, stitchers, or anyone who would like to join! This is open to any hand-craft (crochet, knit, sew, etc). Free!
4 events,
First Friday
First Friday
WHAT IS FIRST FRIDAY? 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 […]
King Lil G & NB Ridaz
King Lil G & NB Ridaz
Join us for an unforgettable night with the return of King Lil G & NB Ridaz at The Ector Theatre in Downtown Odessa, Texas, on Friday, April 5, 2024! It’s […]
5 events,
Midland Festival Ballet Presents Midsummer Night’s Dream
See one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies told in a whole new way! Join Midland Festival Ballet for a night filled with humor, romance, magic and mayhem as they perform A Midsummer […]
Odessa Arts Black and White Ball
Odessa Arts Black and White Ball
Please join us for Odessa Arts’ Black & White Ball Presented by Sewell BMW of the Permian Basin, to celebrate our 2024 Friends of the Arts. Saturday, April 6th, 6:30 […]
Live Music at Homemade Wines
Live Music at Homemade Wines
Hop into Homemade Wines every Saturday from 7pm – 10pm and enjoy live music from a local artist.
2 events,
Midland Festival Ballet Presents Midsummer Night’s Dream
Midland Festival Ballet Presents Midsummer Night’s Dream
See one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies told in a whole new way! Join Midland Festival Ballet for a night filled with humor, romance, magic and mayhem as they perform A Midsummer […]
3 events,
Meals on Wheels – 24th Annual Mudbug
Meals on Wheels – 24th Annual Mudbug
Please join us at the 24th Annual Mudbug: presented by Sewell Ford! Purchase Mudbug Tickets
Mean Girls
Mean Girls
Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from book writer TINA FEY (“30 Rock”), composer JEFF RICHMOND (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist NELL BENJAMIN (Legally Blonde) and director […]
3 events,
Read to Felix
Read to Felix
Come to the 3rd Floor Children’s Department, grab a book and read to our special friend of the library Felix the Therapy Dog. He loves to be read to by […]
4 events,
Live Music at Homemade Wines
Live Music at Homemade Wines
Hop into Homemade Wines every Saturday from 7pm – 10pm and enjoy live music from a local artist.
Brahms! – Masterworks Series
Brahms! – Masterworks Series
Reuben Kebede, violin Violin Concerto – SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Variations on a Theme by Haydn – JOHANNES BRAHMS Hungarian Dances – JOHANNES BRAHMS Academic Festival Overture – JOHANNES BRAHMS Side-by-side with […]
2 events,
Adventures in Art – Portraits
Adventures in Art – Portraits
Learn drawing techniques to help you master the art of portraiture. Stay tuned for information on how to sign up coming soon!
2 events,
CPT Anniversary – Live Music: Zak Webb
CPT Anniversary – Live Music: Zak Webb
Happy Anniversary Cork & Pig Tavern Odessa-! April 15th, Live music 6-9pm & tap takeover from Tall City Brewing Co. 5-9pm. Incredible music, amazing food & Tall City Brewing swag!
3 events,
Meet the Author: Rosie Talley
Meet the Author: Rosie Talley
Originally from a small farming community in Southeastern Colorado, Rosie Talley resides in West Texas with her husband and daughter. Rosie is the author of Linus the Troll and Linus […]
Art Tales: The Story of Ferdinand
Art Tales: The Story of Ferdinand
PLEASE NOTE THAT: The Ellen Noel Art Museum is temporarily housed inside the UTPB Presidential Archives
5 events,
Read to Felix
Read to Felix
Come to the 3rd Floor Children’s Department, grab a book and read to our special friend of the library Felix the Therapy Dog. He loves to be read to by […]
3 events,
Rodney Carrington
Rodney Carrington
Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer playing sold-out shows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for the past two decades. […]
6 events,
Opposites Attract
Opposites Attract
Come paint with us this month, we have so many events to choose from! Visit Event Here!
2 events,
Permian Basin String Quartet – Spring Recital
Permian Basin String Quartet – Spring Recital
This event will not be held at Wagner Noël PAC. Wagner Noël will sell tickets for the performance on behalf of the West Texas Symphony. Event will be held at […]
3 events,
Chest Class – Featuring Chess Coach Chase Ross
Chest Class – Featuring Chess Coach Chase Ross
Come to the basement activity room and learn to play chess with Chase Ross, the chess coach for Goddard JHS and Bunche Elementary School in Midland. Learn to move your […]
Sandy Sandals
Sandy Sandals
Come paint with us this month, we have so many events to choose from! Visit Event Here!
5 events,
Pirate School! Science of Pirates
Pirate School! Science of Pirates
David Engel’s Pirate School! is a madcap, swashbuckling solo variety show created and performed by veteran New York physical comedian and actor David Engel; available for theaters, festivals, libraries, camps […]
Literacy Summit Mid-West Symposium 2024 – Free Event
Literacy Summit Mid-West Symposium 2024 – Free Event
Presents Keynote Speaker First Lady of Texas Cecilia Abbott The Granddaughter of immigrants from Mexico, First Lady of Texas Cecilia Abbott was raised in San Antonio by parents who were […]
Catcus Sunrise
Catcus Sunrise
Come paint with us this month, we have so many events to choose from! Visit Event Here!
3 events,
Made for Walkin’
Made for Walkin’
Come paint with us this month, we have so many events to choose from! Visit Event Here!
Alexandra Kay
Alexandra Kay
The Ector Theatre & J&B Productions is thrilled to announce Alexandra Kay is coming to Odessa, Texas! Watch Alexandra perform LIVE at The Ector Theatre on Wednesday, April 24, 2024! […]
5 events,
Read to Felix
Read to Felix
Come to the 3rd Floor Children’s Department, grab a book and read to our special friend of the library Felix the Therapy Dog. He loves to be read to by […]
Spring 2024 Excel High School Commencement Celebration
Spring 2024 Excel High School Commencement Celebration
Ector County Library and the Friends of the Ector County Library are excited to welcome the first three graduates of Excel High School Excel is an online program where students […]
4 events,
Mountain of Starlight
Mountain of Starlight
Come paint with us this month, we have so many events to choose from! Visit Event Here!
7 events,
Community Art Day – Free Event
Community Art Day – Free Event
Bring the whole family and help us celebrate spring, and view Awkward Family Photos: The Exhibition. Enjoy fun art stations and pose for your own awkward family photo at our […]
Margarita Sunset
Margarita Sunset
Come paint with us this month, we have so many events to choose from! Visit Event Here!
2 events,
West Texas Symphony presents Voices of the Permian Basin – Spring Concert
West Texas Symphony presents Voices of the Permian Basin – Spring Concert
This performance will not occur at Wagner Noël PAC. Wagner Noël will sell tickets for the performance on behalf of the West Texas Symphony. The event will be held at […]
1 event,
Art Tales: Meet Wild Boars
Art Tales: Meet Wild Boars
PLEASE NOTE THAT: The Ellen Noel Art Museum is temporarily housed inside the UTPB Presidential Archives
4 events,
Read to Felix
Read to Felix
Come to the 3rd Floor Children’s Department, grab a book and read to our special friend of the library Felix the Therapy Dog. He loves to be read to by […]
Knit & Stitch
Knit & Stitch
Help us create a post-modern sewing circle for knitters, quilters, stitchers, or anyone who would like to join! This is open to any hand-craft (crochet, knit, sew, etc). Free!
3 events,
First Friday
First Friday
WHAT IS FIRST FRIDAY? 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 […]
2 events,
fantasy! – Pops & Family Series presented by West Texas Symphony
fantasy! – Pops & Family Series presented by West Texas Symphony
All ages are welcome to this fun and exciting concert of popular works from movies, gaming, and the fantasy realm!
1 event,
Adventures in Art – Painting
Adventures in Art – Painting
Have fun using water colors and water-soluble pastels!. Stay tuned for information on how to sign up coming soon!
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