TOP THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK ~ APRIL 22-28
MONDAY 4/22:
STEAM SPROUTS: Storybook Steam! 9:30-10:30am at the Petroleum Museum. STEAM Sprouts: Storybook STEAM will engage our littlest scientists in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) learning. Students will experience the wonders of STEAM as reading and science collide! Each week, students will explore a new storybook and complete science and art projects centered around each book. MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE.
TUESDAY 4/23:
30th Annual Black and Gold Golf Tournament at Ranchland Hills! Benefiting Desk and Derrick Club of Midland Scholarship Fund! Two Person Team-Scramble Format. Shotgun starts at 8:00a and 1:30p. 1600 E Wadley Ave in Midland. Entry fee includes: cart, green fees, gift, breakfast/lunch and drinks. ADDITIONAL DETAILS HERE.
Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center presents Pirate School: Science of Pirates! Doors open at 6pm. Ahoy, matey! Pirate-themed imaginative play may have kids walking the plank, weighing anchor, studying the night sky and the movement of the ocean, using a spyglass to watch for other ships, perusing maps, and dreaming of treasure. This set of science and engineering activities helps kids explore STEM as part of pirate storytelling. TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION HERE.
Midland Rockhounds vs Corpus Christi Hooks – Tuesday-Sunday. Giveaways & Theme Nights: Tuesday, April 23: Safety Awareness Day, Friday, April 26: Copa de la Diversión™, scarf giveaway, Saturday, April 27: Copa de la Diversión, post-game fireworks, Sunday, April 28: Bark in the Park. Promotions: Tuesday: 2-for-1 tickets with a Baskin Robbins coupon, Wednesday: Half-price hot dogs, Thursday: Discounted drinks, Friday: Giveaways, kids run the bases following the game, Saturday: Post-game fireworks usually accompanied with a theme night, Sunday: Free ice cream scoop at the front gate, free umbrella to the first 250 fans, kids run the bases following the game. TICKETS AND MORE DETAILS HERE.
Nashville Songwriters Under the Stars! Presented by the Permian Basin Education Foundation, Nashville comes to The Ector! From the written page to the concert stage, come and experience the tales of true Nashville songwriters and storytellers. This unique peek behind the curtain will reveal the true heart and soul of the music as told and performed by those who put pen to paper and touch our hearts and lives. 7pm at The Ector Theater, 500 N Texas Ave in downtown Odessa. TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION HERE.
WEDNESDAY 4/24:
Chad Jones Law 25th Anniversary Celebration 4-7pm at 3413 Andrews Hwy, Midland. Enjoy delicious local foods and signature drinks, prizes & more. INFORMATION HERE.
Alexandra Kay at The Ector Theater! J and B Productions welcomes Alexandra Kay on her “All I’ve Ever Known- The Tour, Part Two” tour at The Ector Theatre. 7pm, Ector Theater at 550 N Texas Ave in downtown Odessa. DETAILS AND TICKETS HERE.
THURSDAY 4/25:
Permian Basin Board of Realtors 2nd Annual Classic Golf Tournament! Money will go to TREPAC and The Fields Edge. 7am registration opens, 8am shotgun start. Hogan Park, 3600 N Fairgrounds Rd in Midland. GET MORE INFORMATION HERE.
Fix West Texas and Petsmart Odessa Adoption Event! 3-6pm at the Petsmart Odessa, 2020 E 42nd Street. Come see us and meet some of our adoptable dogs! All adoption fees include vaccinations, microchip, and spay/neuter of pets. MORE DETAILS HERE.
Kolby Cooper at The Tailgate Midland! 4401 N Big Spring, Doors at 6pm. No re-entry. No lawn chairs permitted. Food trucks on site. This is a rain or shine event. Ticket prices increase on the date of the performance. This Is An 18 And Up Event! TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION HERE.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Family Fair Thursday 4/25- Sunday 4/28 6-10pm each night. Free concerts every night, food, drinks, games, carnival rides and fun for the entire family!, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and Shrine at 1401 Garden Lane in Midland. MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE.
Open Blues Jam at The Destination! 1705 W Industrial in Midland. A free public community open blues jam, hosted by the Greater West Texas Blues Society. Bring your instrument or voice and come style your blues profile! Sound, stage and backline provided. Doors open at 6pm. Family and pet friendly. Full bar service and food trucks are always provided. MORE INFORMATION HERE.
FRIDAY 4/26:
Lamesa Chamber 14th Annual Chicken Fried Steak Festival- Friday-Sunday at Forrest Park in Lamesa. You won’t want to miss out on a weekend full of fun, lots of vendors, delicious food, live music, parade, and more. SCHEDULE AND MORE DETAILS HERE.
Friday Night Live at The Destination: Chris DeAnda! Friday Night Live local bands & NO COVER all we need is YOU! Doors open at 7 and music starts at 8pm. Chris DeAnda, is an independent singer/songwriter that grew up in Monahans and now lives in Nashville. Chris will be debuting his newest release “Heart On The Highway.” Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on site. MORE INFORMATION HERE.
The Play That Goes Wrong at Midland Community Theater! April 26-May 11. Get ready to laugh until you cry with this fast-paced farce full of mistaken identity, falling sets, and physical comedy. Shows run Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (F&S @7:30pm, Sun @ 2:30pm). DETAILS AND TICKETS HERE.
The Ector Theater presents Foghat Enjoy the timeless era of classic rock songs with FogHat – Slow Ride and Drivin’ Wheel and more. 7pm at The Ector Theater, 500 N Texas Ave in downtown Odessa. TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION HERE.
Rock of Ages Broncho Legacy Show! 7pm, Friday and Saturday (4/26-27) at Odessa High School Performing Arts Center, 1301 N Dotsy in Odessa. Come rock with Broncho Legacy performing some of your favorite rock songs from the 50s -2000s! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HERE.
SATURDAY 4/27:
Sibley Spring Festival! 10am-1pm, Sibley Nature Center 1307 W Wadley Ave in Midland. Free Admission – Texas Camel Corps, Reptile Magic Show 11am-12pm, Educational Activities, Free Shipley Do-nuts, Crafts, Garden Tours, & Guided Nature Hikes. We will also be joined by Texas Parks and Wildlife, the Petroleum Museum, the Museum of the Southwest, Keep Midland Beautiful, Scooter Dog and Pucker Up Lemonade!! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE.
Bush Family Home State Historic Site presents National First Ladies Day 10am-4pm at the Bush Family Home State Historic Site as we celebrate the role and contributions of First Ladies in U.S. history. All activities will be included with Free Admission! You will have the opportunity to take a self-guided tour of the Bush Family Home, view the exhibit on the major causes that First Ladies advocated for, fun kids games and crafts, test your knowledge of First Ladies Trivia, and more. MORE DETAILS HERE.
Shakespeare’s Birthday Bash! Join Midland Classic Theatre Company as they celebrate William Shakespeare’s 460th birthday! TWO DAYS (Sat 4/27 & Sun 4/48) 6 Shows (12pm, 2pm, 4pm) ALL FREE! Enjoy family friendly 30-minutes shows and then participate in crafts and activities like simple sword fights and Juliet’s party mask making! The Ritz Midland, 207 N Main Street in downtown Midland. MORE DETAILS HERE.
Ellen Noel Art Museum Community Art Day! Bring the whole family and celebrate spring, and view Awkward Family Photos: The Exhibition. Enjoy fun art stations and pose for your own awkward family photo at our selfie station! From 1:30-3:30 at Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E University Blvd in Odessa. Free for all! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HERE.
UTPB Symphonic Winds presents Falcon Fiesta! The ultimate celebration of music and talent! This vibrant event showcases the full spectrum of the band program, featuring an eclectic mix of performances that promise to entertain and inspire. Experience the magic of music as the small ensembles perform in a 360-degree experience like nothing you’ve seen before! 7:30-10:30pm in the UTPB Music department located inside the Wagner Noel PAC. This event is FREE and suitable for all ages! MORE INFORMATION HERE.
Giovannie and The Hired Guns at The Tailgate Midland! 4401 N Big Spring, Doors at 6pm. No re-entry. No lawn chairs permitted. Food trucks on site. This is a rain or shine event. Ticket prices increase on the date of the performance. This Is An 18 And Up Event! TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION HERE.
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