Odessa Arts

10/30/2026

✨ Get an exclusive first look at the magic of The Nutcracker! 🩰✨

Join us this First Friday for a special evening featuring the Midland Festival Ballet at The Copper Key Gallery. 🩰🎭

Be among the first to see the stunning costumes for their upcoming production of The Nutcracker up close, and enjoy a meet-and-greet with performers on-site!

📅 Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: The Copper Key Gallery

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your friends and family to celebrate local arts and culture! ✨

10/30/2026

Every tradition starts somewhere.

While not the first Dew Drop costume, Lilac arrived during the early years of MFB's Nutcracker and helped shape the role's evolving look. Serving the company for many seasons, it connected the earliest Dew Drops to the generations that followed.

Were you part of the Lilac era? Share your memories and photos with us.

See Lilac and other Dew Drop costumes at our Dew Drop Unveiling.

📍 Copper Key Realty, November 6 • 6:00 PM

10/30/2026

✨Your Cultural Weekend Calendar is here! ✨

Looking for plans this weekend (October 30 – November 1)? We’ve got you covered with an amazing lineup of local events, live music, arts, and family fun across the area!🎶🎨🎭

📲Swipe through to see what’s happening each day:
-Basin PBS Trick-or-Treat Trail-https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1428277936186618&set=pb.100070132744079.-2207520000
-T.I. ft. Waka Flocka- https://www.tixr.com/groups/outwest/events/t-i-ft-waka-flocka-200411
-Kids Night Out: Halloween Spooktacular-https://app.getoccasion.com/p/n/7jLXv7GR/v5?time_slot_id=nI-pKvu-pi3uE8
-Sci-Friday (The Time Machine)-https://www.museumsw.org/event-details/sci-friday-the-time-machine-1998
-Ector Country Coliseum Farmers Market Pop-up-https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1125254930051866&set=a.170139398896762
-Día de los Mu***os | Free Community Art Day-https://www.noelartmuseum.org/programs/dia-de-los-muertos-free-community-art-day

Got an event coming up in the area?🗓️✨

Let Odessa Arts help you get the word out!📢

Every Friday we feature local events on our Cultural Weekend Calendar. Want your event included for next week or an upcoming weekend? It’s super easy!

👉How to participate:
1️⃣Fill out the form: https://tinyurl.com/OdessaArtsEvents
2️⃣Submit your details by Wednesday at noon to make it into Friday’s post.

📌Don’t miss out—join our cultural calendar today!

10/30/2026

¡First Friday OTX is almost here! ✨🎶

🌟Experience an unforgettable evening with the Permian Basin Opera at Copper Key Garage! 🎻🎼

Don’t miss 3 special live performances featuring preview song selections from their upcoming production of Amahl and the Night Visitors! ⭐🎭

📅 When: Friday, November 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Copper Key Garage
🎟️ Admission: Free & open to everyone!

📌 Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and support local arts! 🎨❤️

10/29/2026

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A pop of red and a Roaring ‘20s state of mind. Sewell BMW of the Permian Basin is proud to be the title sponsor of Odessa Arts’ Black & White Ball on Saturday, November 7, 6-11 PM at Golden Oak Venue, 415 N Grant Ave, Odessa. Enjoy a casino speakeasy, live jazz, dinner, and dancing, all supporting Odessa Arts’ public art, local creatives, and community cultural programs.

10/29/2026

♟️🎮 Chess & Video Games Competition! 🎮♟️
Ready to show off your skills? Join us for the First Friday Pre-Show Tournament at the library! It’s the perfect way to test your game, meet fellow players, and kick off your evening.

* 📅 Date: Friday, November 6, 2026

* ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

* 📍 Location: Ector County Library , 2nd Floor (AV Room)

* 🎟️ Entry: 100% FREE!

🏆 Prizes:
* ♟️ Chess Winner: La Bodega Gift Card

* 🎮 Video Game Winner: Voucher for 2 weeks of Taekwondo classes

* 🎟️ All Participants: Stick around to compete in the Second Chance Chess Bracket and the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament for a chance to win additional prizes!

⚠️ Space is limited, so don’t miss out!

🏷️ Tag a friend in the comments who thinks they can beat you in chess or video games! 👇

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10/29/2026

Black & White Ball Silent Auction Preview 🎨✨

Get an exclusive sneak peek at the incredible artwork up for grabs in our upcoming Black & White Ball Silent Auction!🖤🤍

Can’t wait for the gala? You’re in luck! You can bid online starting Monday! Plus, join us downtown during First Friday on November 6th for a special preview exhibition where you can view all the featured auction pieces up close a full day before the ball! Come explore the collection, find your favorite pieces, and get your bids in early.

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Which piece are you most excited to see in person? Let us know in the comments below! 👇🎨

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¡Avance de la Subasta Silenciosa del Black & White Ball! 🎨✨

¡Echa un vistazo exclusivo a las increíbles obras de arte que estarán disponibles en la próxima subasta silenciosa de nuestro Black & White Ball! 🖤🤍

¿No puedes esperar a la gala? ¡Estás de suerte! ¡Puedes Apostar en línea a partir del lunes! Además, ¡acompáñanos en el Downtown durante el First Friday el 6 de noviembre para una exposición de vista previa especial, donde podrás ver de cerca todas las piezas destacadas de la subasta un día antes del baile! Ven a explorar la colección, encuentra tus piezas favoritas y haz tus ofertas con anticipación.

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¿Qué pieza te emociona más ver en persona? ¡Cuéntanos en los comentarios! 👇🎨

10/28/2026

10/28/2026

We can’t wait for NOVEMBER FIRST FRIDAY in downtown Odessa ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

10/22/2026

Behind the Lens: OA Uncut 🎬📸

Get an exclusive look as our Executive Director participates in the Leadership Odessa Program for Government & Public Safety Day! 🚓👨‍🚒🚑🏛️

From exploring local leadership and government operations to seeing public safety in action, this episode captures how our community works together to build a stronger Odessa! 🤝⭐🚒

💬 Do you like seeing behind the scenes? Let us know what you want to see next on OA Uncut! 👇

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OA Uncut 🎬📸

¡Mira en exclusiva a nuestro Director Ejecutivo participando en el Programa de Liderazgo de Odessa durante el Día del Gobierno y la Seguridad Pública! 🚓👨‍🚒🚑🏛️

Desde explorar el liderazgo local y el funcionamiento del gobierno, hasta ver la seguridad pública en acción, ¡este episodio muestra cómo nuestra comunidad trabaja unida para construir un Odessa más fuerte! 🤝⭐🚒

💬 ¿Te gusta ver lo que pasa detrás de cámaras? ¡Déjanos en los comentarios qué te gustaría ver en el próximo episodio de OA Uncut! 👇