Modern Pop-Up Night Market
June 14, 2025 | 6PM–10PM
The Tailgate
4401 N BIG SPING ST. MIDLAND, TX
Join us for a magical night market experience filled with shopping, food trucks, and family fun — all under the evening sky!

This FREE event is open to all ages, so bring the whole family out to enjoy:
Local vendors
Delicious eats
Fun activities for kids
Fun for all ages

Come out and celebrate summer with us — Modern Pop-Up Market style!

Enjoy admission prices from our opening in 1975 on the second Saturday of each month in 2025! Help us celebrate the Petroleum Museum's 50th Anniversary this year!

Adults: $1.00
Students: $0.50
Under 5: FREE

Attention tributes! TriviaMakers Bryce and Wendi are praparing the finale of the series: The Hunger Games-Book 3. Questions will cover content from the THIRD book and movie of the series—Mockingjay. Seating is first come. Don't underestimate your opponents, start studying now for a chance to win some prizes! May the odds be ever in your favor.

Amazon Prime comedian Zane Lamprey LIVE! • TALL CITY BREWING • Midland, TX

Catch Zane Lamprey's new ANOTHER ROUND! comedy tour. Join us for a night of stand-up and amazing craft beer!
- 7:00 VIP Doors
- 7:15 VIP Drinking Games with Zane
- 7:30 General Admision Doors
- 8:00 Showtime!
- 9:15 Call an Uber
As a pre-game, watch Zane's three Amazon Prime stand-up specials: Tender Looks , Ski Patrol and Medium Club !
The ANOTHER ROUND! stand-up is completely new jokes and stories, so watching his stand-up specials won't ruin the show.
This event is strictly for 21+
If this event is canceled, tickets will automatically be applied toward a rescheduled performance.

The Bush Family Home State Historic Site announces a new program coming this summer. Four movies from the 1950s will be shown in the backyard of the home. This year’s theme is monster movies. All guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and snacks. Each event will be from 6:30-9:00 pm.

During the series, the dates, topics and speakers will be:
June 10 – The Thing from Another World (1951)
June 24 – Creature from The Black Lagoon (1954)
July 8 – Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
July 22 – Dracula (1958)

Activites associated with each movie will be available at each movie screening. Those include:
• An activity and craft about flying saucers using paper plates, frisbees, and a boomerang for The Thing from Another World.
• A water activity and fossil craft using air dry clay for the Creature from The Black Lagoon.
• An experiment and a craft for the Curse of Frankenstein.
• A movie poster design activity for Dracula.

Movie going was a major social event, with many people attending theaters regularly. Because tv ownership went up in the 1950s, theaters added to the experience with the introduction of cinerama, 3D, and other widescreen technologies. Even George W. Bush would ride his bike downtown Midland to see cowboy serials and science fiction movies.

“The Summer Movie Series is meant to showcase the entertainment in theaters while the Bush family lived in Midland in the 1950s,” said Site Educator Chase Kirby. “It will be fun for the whole family, young or old.”

Come celebrate the highly anticipated release of the second book of the Into Darkness Series.

Book Two in the New York Times and instant USA TODAY bestselling trilogy!

From the viral TikTok author of the stalker romcom, Lights Out, comes Navessa Allen’s second book in bestselling The Into Darkness Trilogy, upping the ante with voyeurism and play club kink.

“I wanted this woman, and I was a man who always got what he wanted.”
**Giveaway a copy of the Series Set
** Drinks
** One Day Only Sale Items

The Butterfly Effect Tour brings together comics Ralph Barbosa and René Vaca for a night of comedy you won’t soon forget. The tour – originally meant to include comic Ken Flores – now carries on in honor of him. Don’t miss out on this night of laughs and remembrance.

Ralph Barbosa: One of the shyest attention hogs to ever do comedy, Ralph Barbosa’s disarming and laid-back style has made him a stand-out on stage, on TV and online. Most recently, Ralph taped his Hulu comedy special that will release in 2025. In 2024, he was nominated as one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch. After a breakout year in 2023, Ralph is touring theaters in 2024 and 2025 with his North American theater tour, Ralph Barbosa: The Super Cool Ass Tour, which is selling out and adding shows. This included selling out two theater shows during Netflix Is A Joke Fest 2024, as well as hosting the kick-off Introducing show. On October 31st, 2023, Ralph premiered his Netflix stand-up special, Ralph Barbosa: Cowabunga, which ranked as the #3 TV show on Netflix throughout its first week on the service. In January 2023, he made his debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, his Comedy Central Stand-up Featuring: Ralph Barbosa set has topped 5.1 million views on YouTube. In November 2022, Ralph starred in the HBO Max comedy special, Entre Nos: The Winners 3, and earlier that year his Don’t Tell Comedy performance was released on YouTube and now has over 5.7 million views. For more on Ralph visit his website, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube pages.

René Vaca: Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley in Southern California, René Vaca is a 29-year-old stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. Although he started a landscaping business at 15 years old, he soon realized he wanted to pursue comedy for a living; he dropped out of college and has not looked back since. Vaca has been pursuing his dream of stand-up comedy and won the 16th annual StandUp NBC competition! Since then, Vaca has also built a following with his stand-up comedy clips reaching millions of views across his social media channels, including over 900 thousand followers on Instagram and 580 thousand followers on TikTok. Currently, he is on his nationwide tour.

Join Texas Permian Future Generations for an afternoon of fun and imagining the future

You’re invited to bring the kids out to your local McCoy’s to paint a hammer for Father’s Day – all project supplies provided. Plus, we’ll have snacks and drinks.

Special thanks to our friends at James Hardie for sponsoring this free, family-friendly event.

Happening at all McCoy’s locations. No registration required.

Join us for our monthly open day at Midland’s oldest home! Enjoy free tours of the Brown-Dorsey. This month we are partnering with MASA - come see dogs to love and pet or to adopt and take home. This event is free and family-friendly.

👯 Gather Your Girls
We’re all divas! Bring your besties for a fabulous night out.​

🍽️ Good Food, Great Company & Lots of Fun
Enjoy a no-pressure, step-by-step creative class. Everyone can craft something amazing with a little help!​

🍰 What’s Included?
We provide food, dessert, soft drinks, and water. BYOB 🍷 (Bring Your Own Beverage!)​

💲 Cost:
$15.00 + the price of your piece​

📌 Reservation Required
Book at least 48 hours in advance to secure your spot!​

🚫 No Kids
Sorry, ladies! This event is 21+ only due to BYOB.​

🔄 No Refunds
Please review our terms & conditions for rescheduling options.​

Join us for Diva Night at The Pottery and make lasting memories!

Local artists Svetlana Duncan, Jeremy Mitchell and Beth Dixon will showcase some of their work! These were the ribbon winners during The Open Show 2024. View their work during the joint exhibition!

DOG BLESS AMERICA

Sassys Dogs Rescue presents it's 4th Annual 4th of July Pints and Pet Photos Event.
At Tall City Brewing Co
Sunday June 1st from 1pm-5pm

Come join us for all the fun. We'll have Sassys Dogs Rescue shirts, treats for the dogs, pup cups for a small donation of $2 and other SDR Merch. It's a great way to help a small local rescue and make memories with your adorable pets. Plus have a fun day out with family and friends.

For a $50 donation you will receive 2-3 edited images taken by our amazing friend and pet photographer Tasha Finley Sport
delivered by June 30, 2025 via email; more than 2 dogs will be an additional $5 per dog and if you would like to be photographed with your dog/dogs it is and additional $10.
Payments will be taken following the session.
Forms of payment will be PayPal, Venmo, Cash App or Cash.
Plus you get a pint of beer with that $50 donation.

This will help us with all our current dogs in foster care and help us save more DOGS
All proceeds will go towards helping pay our vet bill.

Appointments are not required but highly encouraged!!

You can book your appointments on the link below

Jordan Haywood hales from Fort Worth and Morgan Hyman runs Curse-Day Thursday in Lubbock! Hosted by Jason Cave!

We bring the best up and coming comics to The Basin. FREE SHOW! Just buy beer or THC seltzer at Cotton Flat Records and we keep the show running!

Got jokes? Sign up for the open-mic at 7pm! Longest running open-mic in The Basin with the best audience. Show us what you got!

Join us Midland Hispanic Chamber of commerce for MEX-TEX Family Fiesta, a vibrant celebration of Mexican culture, community, and commerce!

This event brings together families, small businesses, and professionals to foster growth, support, and engagement.

Enjoy a day filled with rich traditions, entertainment, and opportunities to connect with local businesses, all under the leadership of our dedicated Board of Directors. Don’t miss this exciting chance to celebrate, learn, and grow together!

Join me for a fun night of learning all about the world of royal icing cookies. Walk away with 6 adorable cookies that you decorated yourself. Learn the basics of cookie decorating. Get more one on one help with small sizes. Watch my social media or sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date for when classes will be offered.

If you have a venue and want me to do a private class that is also a possibility. Message me and we can chat details.

Summer Reading Kick-Off!

Get ready to celebrate the start of summer with excitement and discovery! Come along for games, crafts, special guests, and community fun at the Summer Reading Kick-Off at the Downtown Library, May 31 from 10am - 12pm.

Whether you love to read, create, or simply enjoy summer fun, this event is a great way to kick off a season full of imagination and adventure.

Join us for our first Sci-Friday of the season, Titan A.E., the sci-fi epic starring Matt Damon, Drew Barrymore, and Bill Pullman!

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

Start off your weekend right with two hours of open play with us. Snacks, tea, and game set-ups provided. $30 a person.

Director Kelli Finglass and legendary Head Choreographer Judy Trammell pull back the curtain for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the high-stakes world of DCC auditions - all wrapped in a night of electrifying performances.

And for the first time, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will host LIVE, on-stage solo auditions - where DCC hopefuls will battle it out under the spotlight... and fans in the audience hold the power to send one lucky candidate straight to the final round at The Star in Frisco, TX for the 2025 auditions.

It’s drama, dreams, and dazzling kicks - LIVE.

Get ready, Texas - the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are hitting the road!

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: On Tour brings the sizzle, spirit, and signature power-kicks to the stage in a show-stopping, 100-minute spectacle for all ages. Featuring heart-pounding routines like the fan-favorite “Thunderstruck,” this unforgettable event blends jaw-dropping choreography with inspiring stories from the women behind the uniform.

In a first-of-its-kind live experience starring a professional football cheerleading squad, fans will also enjoy a live Q&A session where the Cheerleaders pull back the curtain and open up about their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs.

This isn’t just a show - it’s a celebration of strength, talent, and Texas pride. 

Unplug and unwind at this one-of-a-kind pottery workshop – an evening designed for relaxation, connection, and hands-on fun!

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, a friendly instructor will guide you through sculpting your own masterpiece!

Enjoy a lively, welcoming atmosphere on the outdoor patio where you will sip on handcrafted cocktails or mocktails while unleashing your creativity!

This isn’t just a workshop – it’s an experience!

Reserve your seat today for a night filled with art, laughter, and memories to last a lifetime!

$75/person

* MUST BE 21+ TO ATTEND

*WHEN: Thursday, May 29th @ 6pm

*WHERE: The Blue Door, 4610 N Garfield St D, #1C, Midland, TX 79705

Midland, TX — On Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025, the Midland community will unite at The Horseshoe Amphitheater for a solemn and stirring tribute as part of the national “Taps Across America” initiative. Trumpet, cornet, and bugle players—high school age and above—are invited to participate in this meaningful event honoring those who gave their lives in service to our country.

Event Details:

• Location: The Horseshoe Amphitheater, Midland, TX

• Performer Call Time: 1:00 PM

• Performance Time: 2:30–3:15 PM

This local gathering aligns with the national “Taps Across America” movement, which calls on musicians across the country to sound “Taps” at 3:00 PM local time on Memorial Day. This initiative extends the National Moment of Remembrance, established by Congress in 2000, encouraging all Americans to pause for one minute at 3:00 PM to reflect on the sacrifices of fallen military members.

“Taps Across America” began in 2020 as a way to bring Americans together during the pandemic. Instead of parades and public ceremonies, thousands of musicians— professional and amateur alike—took to their front porches and local landmarks to sound “Taps” in unison. What started as a moment of remembrance has grown into an annual Memorial Day tradition.

Join Texas Permian Future Generations for an afternoon of fun and crafts!

Kudos to BAM Ventures for hosting comedy shows. West Texas's own Adrienne Green, Stephanie Cook, and Michael Shields will take the stage with comedy host Johnny Vannier on May 23rd. BAM Ventures - Your Business Sidekick Adrienne Green Comedy Stephanie Cook Michael Shields Johnny's Comedy.

COA PREMIERE PARTY May 16 7 - 10 pm. Get your tickets for an early peek of the artwork, live art demonstrations, appetizers, adult beverages, silent auction and so much more for the family!

Single Ticket $80
Multiple tickets 2 or more $75 each

Attention tributes! TriviaMakers Bryce and Wendi are praparing the next of the series: The Hunger Games-Book 2. Questions will cover content from the SECOND book and movie of the series. Seating is first come. Don't underestimate your opponents, start studying now for a chance to win some prizes! May the odds be ever in your favor.

May 13th
Palette Club
9:30-11:30 am

FREE DEMO

Artist Roxanne Spradlin tells her story about how she went from just painting to being a commercial artist. She will describe her journey while demonstrating a watercolor painting.

(Palette Club free demos are partially funded by The Arts Council of Midland)

The performance of Puffs is directed by A. Chris Barton and will open at the Davis Theatre I on April 25th, 2025.

For seven years, a boy went to wizard school and conquered evil–but this is not his story. This is the story of Puffs, who just happened to be there too.

This year’s showcase is themed around Johan Sebastian Bach. The Baroque composer may seem old, and maybe even irrelevant, but many famous neoclassical ballets are set to Bach’s music - most notably Concerto Barocco by George Balanchine, which remains one of Balanchine's most performed works around the world! Neoclassical ballet is all about making the music visual, a difficult skill we start teaching and refining even in our youngest dancers. We’re excited to work with them as they hear new melodies (and instruments!) and learn about some of these ballets (an important part of a dancer’s education) while demonstrating all they’ve learned this year!