TOP THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK~ July 14-20
MONDAY 7/14
Family Program: Papel Picado. Ector County Library. 4-5:30pm. Papel picado are ‘punched’ or ‘perforated’ paper art designs found in Mexico. Bring the family and make your own to take home. FREE! DETAILS HERE.
TUESDAY 7/15
Featured Guest: Science Spectrum. Midland Downtown and Centennial Libraries. Downtown will be 11am-12pm, and Centennial will be 1:30-2:30pm OR 3-4pm. Lubbock-based wildlife presentation of live animals. FREE! Fun for the whole family. INFO HERE.
Summer Camp Horror Series: Scary Story. Cinergy Cinemas Midland and Odessa. 9pm. See your favorite throwback horror movies at Cinergy this summer! Tuesday & Thursday at 9pm for only $5! A year after disposing of the body of a man they accidentally killed, a group of dumb teenagers is stalked by a bumbling serial killer. TICKETS HERE.
WEDNESDAY 7/16
Vitalant Blood Drive at Andrews County – Bloodmobile, 855 E Broadway St, Andrews. 10am-2pm. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
THURSDAY 7/17
Vitalant Blood Drive at Odessa College, 201 W. University, Odessa. 10am-2pm. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at YMCA Odessa, 3001 University, Odessa. 2:30-7pm. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Read to Felix! Ector County Library Children’s Department. 4-5pm. Come to the 3rd Floor Children’s Department, grab a book, and read to the special friend of the library, Felix the Therapy Dog. He loves to be read to by any and all readers! INFORMATION HERE.
Tween: Painted Flower Pots. Ector County Library. 4:30-6pm. Grab a flower pot. Decorate it however you like and we will add soil, seeds, and water for you to take home. FREE! DETAILS HERE.
Open Mic Night at The Destination! A FREE community open mic night. Bring your instrument or voice and showcase your skills on stage! Any style is welcome. Sound and stage provided. Doors open at 6 PM. Family and pet-friendly. Bar service and food are always available on-site. 1705 W Industrial Ave in Midland. MORE INFO HERE.
America: The Encore Tour 2025. Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 5:30, show starts at 7pm. The iconic multi-platinum-selling group AMERICA will celebrate their 55th anniversary with a series of tour dates in 2025. Billed as “Encore Tour 2025.” Known for their timeless magic and powerful performances, the Grammy Award-winning perennial classic-rock favorite will draw on their deep catalog of hits including their signature song “A Horse With No Name,” a Number One hit on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 1972. The combination of melodic pop rock and folk-jazz elements, slinky Latin-leaning rhythms and impressionistic lyric imagery contrasted well with other more traditional country-rock leanings and highly personal lyrics. TICKETS HERE.
FRIDAY 7/18
Family Fridays. Museum of the Southwest. 10am-2pm. Family Fridays are a weekly adventure packed with hands-on activities, interactive experiments, and discovery for all ages! Perfect for curious kids and engaged grown-ups! Explore new themes each week. FREE with admission! DETAILS HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Midland Memorial Hospital. 400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Pkwy, Midland. 10am-3pm. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Friday Flix: Lilo and Stitch. Midland Centennial Library. 1:30-3pm. All ages. Children under the age of 10 must have an accompanying adult. FREE! DETAILS HERE.
Vision Boards. Midland Centennial Library. 4:30-5:30pm. Create a vision board to visualize your goals and dreams using magazines, photos, and creativity. FREE. INFO HERE.
Friday Night Flicks: Inside Out. San Jacinto Park. 6:30pm. This free event is open to all ages, so bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and popcorn for a fun night under the stars. Enjoy yard games like cornhole and stickball before the movie, and grab a bite from local food trucks. Activities will start around 6:30 pm and the movie will begin shortly after. Don’t miss out on a great evening with family and friends. DETAILS HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs Arkansas. 7:00 pm. Military Appreciation Week! Adult Jersey Giveaways, and kids run the bases following the game. Fireworks. TICKETS HERE.
Friday Night Live at The Destination! 1705 W. Industrial Ave., Midland. This week’s featured act is Angel & the Badmen, a local band playing rock-n-roll. No Cover. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 8pm. Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on-site. INFO HERE.
Sci-Friday: Flight of the Navigator. Blakemore Planetarium. 7-9:30pm. Get ready for the next Sci-Friday of the season featuring Flight of the Navigator, the family comedy film directed by Randal Kleiser! Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie begins at 7:00pm. Refreshments are provided. Cost: $10 for non-members and FREE for Museum members. TICKETS HERE.
SATURDAY 7/19
KICKS 99.1 at All American Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Odessa. Join us 1-3pm at 2510 E 8th S for the best deals on new Toyotas, plus savings on the huge selection of pre-owned vehicles. We will have some cool giveaways!
95X at All American Chevrolet of Odessa. Come check out the huge selection of new Chevy trucks and save big. 10am-12pm at 5020 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy, Odessa. We’ll have some giveaways, don’t miss out.
95X at All American Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Midland. Join us 1-3pm at for the best deals on new vehicles, plus savings on the huge selection of pre-owned vehicles. Plus we will have some cool giveaways!
Neighborhood Bulk Drop-Off. Sherwood Park. 8am-12pm. What can you bring? Furniture, appliances, water heaters, Hot Tubs, above-ground pools, exercise equipment, trampolines, etc. Outdoor Equipment (as long as fuel, oil, and batteries are removed) includes string trimmers, mowers, leaf blowers, generators, edgers, tillers, etc. You can also bring microwaves, cables/wires, and televisions. Construction/demolition debris, paint, chemicals, tires and tree limbs will not be accepted. Refrigerators, compressors and freezers will not be accepted unless the freon is removed. For safety and liability reasons, City of Odessa Solid Waste staff will no longer be assisting with opening or closing vehicle tailgates, liftgates, or trunks during bulk drop-off events. DETAILS HERE.
Midland Downtown Farmers Market. 404 N Colorado Street. 8am-12noon. MDFM is open every Saturday, rain or shine. With a new permanent location on Colorado Street, you can be sure to find all of your produce and homemade needs here. Dogs on a leash are always welcome. DETAILS HERE.
Whiskers and Tails Adoption Event. Westlake Ace Hardware in Midland. 11am-2pm. Come meet your new best friend! There will be puppies and kittens, as well as adult dogs and cats available for adoption. All pets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Giveaways with each adoption! DETAILS HERE.
Storytime: You’re My Little Firecracker! Museum of the Southwest, Durham Children’s Museum. 11-11:30am. Cozy up in our calming room for a sweet Saturday morning Storytime! Free with daily admission. INFO HERE.
Live at The Destination: 12 MILE. The Destination Midland. 7pm. 12 MILE, is a favorite fan band playing a variety of music from Texas country to good ‘ol rock n roll and everything in between. Come ready to dance under the stars. Don’t miss this energetic show! 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 trucks are always available. TICKETS HERE.
Midland RockHounds vs Arkansas. 7:00 pm. Military Appreciation Week! Post-game Fireworks. TICKETS HERE.
SUNDAY 7/20
Midland RockHounds vs Arkansas. 1:00 pm. Military Appreciation Week. Family Sunday. Brunch at the Ballpark. 5 tickets for $25 with a coupon from Saturday’s Midland Reporter Telegram. Free ice cream scoop at the front gate. Kids run the bases. TICKETS HERE.
Cinema Under the Stars – Gaming Movies. Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. Join us INSIDE the Wagner Noël PAC theater for the first Cinema Under the Stars of the summer season with a summer fun themed day! 3:30 PM: Wreck It Ralph (2012) and 6:00 PM: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023). Enjoy FREE popcorn from Complex Community Federal Credit Union! Food trucks will be parked in the Wagner Noël PAC parking lot from 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Please note food trucks are independently operated, Wagner Noël PAC is not responsible for their pricing or service. FREE, but tickets are required. TICKETS HERE.
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