This weekend in Midessa, TX

A .22lr PRS match takes place at the Rifle and Pistol Range on Range C, recurring on the fourth Saturday of each month. For more information, contact match director Freddy Haltom at (432) 238-8209.

An outdoor celebration of books featuring author signings, engaging panels, raffles, and a literary costume contest. Up to 50 authors and book-focused vendors will participate. Activities continue throughout the day, including sessions that dive into the nuts and bolts of writing and publishing. Organized by the team behind Pages & Tumbleweeds, this is their second event.

Comedian Ali Siddiq brings the extended run of his international Custom Fit tour to the stage, powered by the long-form storytelling that has made his live shows in demand. His newest hour, My Father, premiered on his YouTube channel and adds to a string of viral, award-recognized specials. He earned an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Variety for Ali Siddiq: My Two Sons, along with three Webby Awards honoring Ali Siddiq: Rugged. Siddiq’s body of work spans It’s Bigger Than These Bars, filmed inside a Texas jail, the four-part Domino Effect series with more than 51 million views, and additional hours like Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover with 7.5 million views, My Two Sons with more than 15 million, Rugged with more than 10 million, and Mondays with more than 6 million. Alongside his own tours and tapings, he also develops and releases specials for fellow comedians, and recently released Ali Siddiq Presents: The Jive Turkeys, a recording of a popular Houston stand-up showcase featuring a curated mix of comedians and spoken-word artists. This tour stop spotlights a comic whose narrative craft and sharp perspective continue to resonate with an ever-growing audience.

Concrete and Jerry Garcia bring a high-energy comedy show to downtown Odessa, Texas, lighting up the stage at the Ector Theatre with quick wit and nonstop laughs. The night offers plenty of humor and excitement as the duo shares the spotlight for a crowd-pleasing performance.

Settle in for creative family time at an all-ages painting session featuring a Pumpkins After Dark theme. Step-by-step guidance is provided for kids and their grownups, with help available whenever needed, so everyone can enjoy the process. The focus is on having fun while making art. This class is recommended for ages five and older, and younger children may participate with assistance from a parent.