The Odessa community is one of a kind, so I love it when they host events for all the locals to enjoy. First Friday ODTX is hosting an event in Downtown Odessa for the whole community!

This wonderful event will be on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 6-9 PM!

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$5 MOVIE NIGHT

Head over to the Ector Theater for a $5 movie night! The documentary Where the Horses Heal the Soul will be shown. The doc shows the amazing work of Ride on Center for Kids, or ROCK. With the help of therapy horses, ROCK gives hope and healing to people facing physical, cognitive, developmental, and emotional challenges.

Head over to the Ector Theater at 500 N Texas Ave, doors open at 7 PM and the movie starts at 8 PM.

VENDOR MARKETS

Sacrificial Needle at 1500 N Grant Ave, will have live art demonstrations. Plus, you don't want to miss the specials on tattoos and piercings.

Copper Rose Market at 415 N Grant Ave, will host a vendor market with 15+ vendors offering a variety of unique goods. 

VENUE SPOTLIGHTS

If you want to make your Valentine's Day special, stop by McJack General Store at 411 N Grant Ave where you can craft your own Valentine's Box and Cards.

Homemade Wines will have a Pop-Up Art Gallery with Creatives of West Texas. Head over to 400 N Texas Ave for paint and sip, bake sales, and more!

Hectic day at work? Odessa Marriot has Valentine's specialty cocktails at White Buffalo Bar, so make the pitstop at 305 E 5th St!

Copper Key Gifts will have extended hours at 501 N Grant Ave! Take advantage and explore their unique selection of gifts, home decor, and more.

PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS

  • Ector Co. Library (321 W 5th St, Odessa, TX): 4-6 PM Essential Emergency Hand Sewing Class (Beginners) Led by 4H Fashion Interior Design Ambassador - Tarja Santiago
  • Good Life Nutrition (3171 E University Blvd, Odessa, TX): 6:30 AM-6 PM Buy one smoothie bowl, get the 2nd one ½ off. Mention the First Friday ODTX special offer to receive the discount.
  • JoAnn’s on 5th Flowers (610 W 5th St, Odessa, TX): DIY floral arrangements
  • Odessa College Green Space (222 E 4th St, Odessa, TX): “Meet the Mascots” & Valentine’s cookie decorating activity
  • Patrick Clay's Tavern (418 North Grant, Odessa, TX): Food and drink specials and $30 tattoos at Evil Ink Tattoos.
  • Permian Basin Barber Supply (120 E 8th St, Odessa, TX): Valentine’s treats & coloring pages
  • Skalicky Ballet (118 E 8th St, Odessa, TX): 30-minute free ballet class at 6 PM + Bake Sale. Proceeds go towards Skalicky Ballet’s spring performance
  • Starbucks Downtown (305 E 5th St, Odessa, TX): Free Interactive Literary Activity with Candice (@pulp_lynn)

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