Good morning, Midland.

Midland County Sheriff’s Office and One Community USA held the first-ever Pathways to Hope graduation on Friday at the county jail, where nine inmates completed a 40-hour course on life skills (financial, health, resume building, and family nurturing).

The program will continue with Rockwall and Tarrant counties.

Local fire and police officials visited Spectrum of Solutions’ Children’s Therapy Center on Feb.

25 and 26 to show children how first responders work (the event featured equipment demonstrations and a guided tour by social skills students).

Midland leaders joined community partners as Insignia Hospitality Group (a longtime developer) celebrated the Hampton Inn Midland West opening at 1107 Windhaven Drive on Thursday and donated $100K to support the nearby Diamondback Energy Athletic Complex.

NEEDTOBREATHE Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of captivating music from the multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE as they showcase their latest album.

Odessa Tattoo Expo 2026

1-11 p.m. — Ector County Coliseum — $25/day or $40 for a 3-day pass — Experience live tattooing by 175 artists along with free raffle giveaways for tattoos.

The 4th Wall Collective Presents — Midland AF

5:30-9:00 p.m. — Cotton Flat Records — $10 at the door — Early show featuring local support bands in a vibrant music scene.

MidAtlantic Men Concert

2:30-4:30 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a delightful musical showdown between American and British hits with charming performances and witty banter.

VENARDOS CIRCUS Far Beyond Tour

7 p.m. — Midland Park Mall — Tickets from $19.95 — Experience a Broadway-style circus with acrobats and comedians exploring the magic of dreams.

René Vaca Stand-Up Comedy Show

8-11 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of laughter with comedian René Vaca, known for his engaging and relatable humor.

2nd Annual DPSOA Crawfish Cook-Off

12-7 p.m. — Fair to Midland — $43.46 at the gate — Experience a lively competition for the title of The Permian Basin Crawfish King and enjoy delicious crawfish with live music.

MTLCA Varsity Baseball vs. Trinity

5-6:45 p.m. — Trinity School of Midland — Free entry — Cheer on the Trinity varsity baseball team as they take on MTLCA in a home non-conference game.

Venardos Circus

7-10 p.m. — Midland Park Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the joy of circus performances suitable for all ages.

Shannon Cannings: Distractions - Opening Reception

5:30-7 p.m. — Arts Council of Midland — Free entry — Enjoy appetizers, beverages, art, and friends at this community celebration.