Permian Basin
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SubjectPermian Basin Area events and local sports
WildcattinPermian Basin
This week
Week of November 4, 2026
The next confirmed events and local sports for the Permian Basin Area. Each date on the board links to the schedule or organizer page.
Featured events
Upcoming dates for Permian Basin. A paid listing labeled Sponsored stays at the top of this list.
Live music
West Texas Winds
Wagner Noel Performing Arts CenterThursday, November 5, 2026 · 7:30 PM
West Texas Winds, a free West Texas Symphony chamber concert, is Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rea-Greathouse Recital Hall at Wagner Noel. A ticket is required.
Community market
Merry Marketplace
Ector County ColiseumFriday, November 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – Sunday, November 8, 2026, 5:00 PM
Junior League of Odessa holiday shopping market at the Ector County Coliseum, with general shopping Friday through Sunday.
Farmers market
Midland Downtown Farmers Market
Midland Downtown Farmers MarketSaturday, November 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday farmers market at 404 N Colorado Street, 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Craft fair
Palette Club Holiday Festival
Palette ClubSaturday, November 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Handmade goods from local artisans at the Palette Club, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a food truck on site.
Events
Events across the Permian Basin (Midland–Odessa).
Live music
Region 6 High School Choir Concert
Wagner Noel Performing Arts CenterSaturday, November 7, 2026 · 5:30 PM
The Texas Music Educators Association presents the Region 6 High School Choir Concert at Wagner Noel on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Theater
Beetlejuice
Wagner Noel Performing Arts CenterTuesday, November 10, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Broadway in the Basin presents Beetlejuice at Wagner Noel on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Farmers market
Midland Downtown Farmers Market
Midland Downtown Farmers MarketSaturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday farmers market at 404 N Colorado Street, 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Gun & knife show
Silver Spur Gun and Blade Show
Midland Horseshoe PavilionSaturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – Sunday, November 15, 2026, 5:00 PM
Silver Spur gun and blade show at the Midland Horseshoe Pavilion. Public hours are Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Outdoor highlights
Dated outings in the Permian Basin Area.
Running
Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk
McDonald and Main Street, Midland, TXThursday, December 3, 2026 · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
A free one-mile run or walk through downtown Midland, starting at 6:30 p.m. at McDonald and Main. It is not a timed race.
Sports
Home and away games for high schools and colleges in the Permian Basin Area when a schedule posts the opponent and the day. Permian, UTPB, Midland College, Odessa College, and Howard College are on this board.
Home
Permian Girls basketball vs Palo Duro
Permian High Fieldhouse, Odessa, TXFriday, November 6, 2026 · Time TBA
Girls varsity basketball vs Palo Duro. The sports network calendar lists the day and the opponent.
Home
Permian Football vs San Angelo Central
Ratliff Stadium, Odessa, TXFriday, November 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM
The 2026 varsity schedule on the Permian Panthers site lists San Angelo Central at 7:00 p.m. on November 6 at Ratliff Stadium. The sports network calendar lists the same day at Ratliff Stadium and does not print a clock time.
Away
Permian Boys basketball vs Midland Lee
Midland Lee, Midland, TXTuesday, November 10, 2026 · Time TBA
Boys varsity basketball at Midland Lee. The calendar row has no gym name.
Colleges
UT Permian Basin, Midland College, Odessa College, and Howard College. Home and away athletics, plus public campus dates when a calendar published them.
Community
Falcon Day
University of Texas Permian BasinSaturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Campus visit day at UT Permian Basin on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Check-in and breakfast run 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., with college meetings and a campus tour after.
Varsity · Away
UTPB Football vs Midwestern State
Memorial Stadium, Wichita Falls, TXSaturday, November 7, 2026 · 1:00 PM
2026 football schedule: November 7, 1:00 p.m., at Midwestern State in Wichita Falls.
Varsity · Home
UTPB Football vs Texas A&M–Kingsville
Astound Broadband Stadium, Midland, TXSaturday, November 14, 2026 · 2:00 PM
2026 football schedule: November 14, 2:00 p.m., vs Texas A&M–Kingsville at Astound Broadband Stadium. The fall home schedule calls it Military Appreciation Day and Senior Day.
Varsity · Away
Odessa College Men's basketball vs Frank Phillips College
Borger Community Activity Center, Borger, TXMonday, January 18, 2027 · 7:30 PM
Conference game. January 18, 2027, 7:30 p.m., at Frank Phillips College in Borger.
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