Mesa Events

Featuring booths, exhibits (tour and travel, retirement living, health care, financial matters, leisure, and education), and live entertainment.

Join Studio 3 for Grease, a lively and funny musical,as well as the dancingest one in town. Join Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head "greaser" Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their "Summer Nights" as the rest ... more

Bridget and her Grandmother are about to become roommates. However, what Bridget saw as a unique opportunity to stay with her favorite Nana in New York for the summer quickly turns into an experience she'll never forget. It seems her sweet Grandma is running an illegal boutique from her apartment, selling hand-made naughty knickers to every senior citizen in the five borough area! Will Bridget be able to handle all the excitement? Will her Nana get arrested - or worse! - evicted?

A classic musical about the life of sharpshooter Annie Oakley from songwriter Irving Berlin. Featuring musical gems such as “Anything You Can Do” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” Annie Oakley and Frank Butler meet when she beats him in a sharpshooting contest at Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show and the two have to negotiate between their competitive sides and their blossoming love for each other.

Jon Trachtman and Leslie Arthur are out of work musicians who room together in New York City. To save money, Jon has been filing tax returns listing the pair as a married. The day of reckoning comes when the Internal Revenue Service informs the "couple" they're going to be investigated. Leslie masquerades as a housewife, aided by Jon's fiancee, Kate. Complicating matters further Leslie and Kate are having an affair behind Jon's back, Jon's mother drops in unexpectedly to meet her son's... more

Billy Dean has sold over 5 million albums worldwide, with 11 top ten singles and 5 number one's. He has been nominated by every major music award entity.  His accolades includes a Grammy participate award for Country Salutes Gospel, a Grammy nomination for Song of the Year, for Somewhere in My Broken Heart, which went on to win The Song Of The Year at The ACM awards in 1992. That same year, Billy Dean won Top new Male vocalist of the Year at the Academy of Country Music awards, and wa... more

Arizona's largest reptile and exotic pet vendors and exhibits.

Join us for Happy Hour daily, featuring a wide variety of food & drink specials including:   $5 Sliders, Street Tacos, Pretzel Bites, and Burgers, $3 dollar Craft Drafts, $3.50 Glass of House Wine and $5 Specialty Cocktails.    We have 12 HDTV's up to 70 inches to watch multiple sporting events and cheer your favorite team on. Please check our monthly events calendar for the latest sporting events including Sunday NFL Ticket, NHL Center Ice or MLB Extra Innings.

Double your holiday fun: Take the family to see the adventure filled Night at the Museum and then plan your visit to the Arizona Museum of Natural History (AzMNH) at 53 N. Macdonald in Mesa. Don't forget to bring your movie ticket stubs to the museum to receive a $2 discount off any full priced regular admission now through Jan. 31, 2015. Arizona Museum of Natural History is the premier natural history museum in Arizona. We have many of the same dinosaurs, replica figures and ancient artifact... more

"Hello Arizona!" show series, continue in the 2014-2015 winter season. Shows include our family style meal of BBQ beef ribs, roast chicken with dressing, oven baked ham, all the fixin's and a one hour performance. Prices exclude tax, tip, and beverages. Reservations are required.   Season Performers: 11/4-22/14, 12/2-14-1/3/15, 1/13-17, 3/17-21/15, 4/7-5/2/15 - Amazing McNasty Brothers: Country Bluegrass 11/25-29/14 & 3/31-4/4/15 - Dave Karl: Kenny Rogers Impe... more

Features: Arizona’s Only “Farmers’ Market Under the Stars” is a family-friendly and pet-friendly market featuring local Arizona food. Each Wednesday night, a group of over 40 vendors will offer fresh locally grown seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers and plants, artisan baked goods, natural pork, beef and fish, food products, and ready to eat food-related products for purchase during Market hours. Also featuring live music.  Every Wednesday during the fall/spr... more

The Swing Lounge on Main - TONIGHT (5/8) and EVERY THURSDAY in May on Main Street in Mesa!!! 7:00pm - 8:00pm: East Coast Swing and Charleston lesson 8:00pm - 10:00pm: Dance to DJs or sometimes a LIVE BAND. 101 West Main Street , Mesa, AZ (Inside One Oh One Art Gallery) $8 for lesson and dance, $5 for students ALL AGES WELCOME!!! Presented by the Arizona Lindy Hop Society

The Southwest Shakespeare Company presents: King Lear Considered by many one of the most profound plays in the English language, King Lear tells the story of an aging King and his three daughters, and the tragic consequences that ensue when he decides to divide his kingdom among them. Alternating between scenes of immense physical and psychological brutality and overwhelming humanity and beauty, this production is the theatrical event of the year and a rare production our patrons will no... more

Southwest Shakespeare Company presents:  As You Like It Escape with Rosalind and Celia into the Forest of Arden, a world where love is turned upside down and inside out. They will be joined by a host of memorable characters, including the inimitable Jaques who tells us, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” Featuring music, dancing, wrestling, and romance, this most theatrical of Shakespeare’s comedies.

Join Studio 3 for Grease, a lively and funny musical,as well as the dancingest one in town. Join Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head "greaser" Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their "Summer Nights" as the rest ... more

Bridget and her Grandmother are about to become roommates. However, what Bridget saw as a unique opportunity to stay with her favorite Nana in New York for the summer quickly turns into an experience she'll never forget. It seems her sweet Grandma is running an illegal boutique from her apartment, selling hand-made naughty knickers to every senior citizen in the five borough area! Will Bridget be able to handle all the excitement? Will her Nana get arrested - or worse! - evicted?

A classic musical about the life of sharpshooter Annie Oakley from songwriter Irving Berlin. Featuring musical gems such as “Anything You Can Do” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” Annie Oakley and Frank Butler meet when she beats him in a sharpshooting contest at Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show and the two have to negotiate between their competitive sides and their blossoming love for each other.

Jon Trachtman and Leslie Arthur are out of work musicians who room together in New York City. To save money, Jon has been filing tax returns listing the pair as a married. The day of reckoning comes when the Internal Revenue Service informs the "couple" they're going to be investigated. Leslie masquerades as a housewife, aided by Jon's fiancee, Kate. Complicating matters further Leslie and Kate are having an affair behind Jon's back, Jon's mother drops in unexpectedly to meet her son's... more

Are you looking for something fun to do on Thursdays? Well you are cordially invited to join the fun and attend the FREE afternoon concerts in the Wells Fargo Garden performance area on the Shadow Walk at the Mesa Arts Center. Concerts begin at 12:30 p.m. Seating is limited so you are encouraged to bring your favorite comfortable folding chairs, cushions and/or blankets. Life of the Party Catering will be onsite for each concert offering a nice selection of hot and cold lunch selections. ... more

The Dutton family brings thier Branson show to back to Mesa, Arizona for the winter. The Dutton's are international touring and recording artists that play everything from bluegrass to classical in their shows, featuring a variety of instruments: violin, guitar, bass, viola, banjo, mandolin, keyboard, harmonica and drums among others. The Dutton's have not only won recognition in national fiddling contests and as studio musicians but have also garnered praise and awards in classical viol... more

Arizona's largest reptile and exotic pet vendors and exhibits.

Join us for Happy Hour daily, featuring a wide variety of food & drink specials including:   $5 Sliders, Street Tacos, Pretzel Bites, and Burgers, $3 dollar Craft Drafts, $3.50 Glass of House Wine and $5 Specialty Cocktails.    We have 12 HDTV's up to 70 inches to watch multiple sporting events and cheer your favorite team on. Please check our monthly events calendar for the latest sporting events including Sunday NFL Ticket, NHL Center Ice or MLB Extra Innings.

Kids Club is a free, interactive program designed to educate and entertain children. Members typically range in age from newborn to 5 years, but kids of all ages are invited to join the fun! Join the fun, activities, and music every Thursday at 10 a.m. in the JCPenny Court.   

This indoor farmer's market is a one stop shop for all of your local and organic food. You will be able to pick up your meats from Double Check Ranch, organic produce from Desert Roots, your seafood from Davy Jones Seafood, your local raw honey from Made by Bees, fresh bread from Great Harvest Bread and your salt, pepper and sugars from Go Lb. Salt!  There will also be fresh butter, cheese, milk and ice cream from the dairy and free range eggs from the farm's chickens. ... more

Double your holiday fun: Take the family to see the adventure filled Night at the Museum and then plan your visit to the Arizona Museum of Natural History (AzMNH) at 53 N. Macdonald in Mesa. Don't forget to bring your movie ticket stubs to the museum to receive a $2 discount off any full priced regular admission now through Jan. 31, 2015. Arizona Museum of Natural History is the premier natural history museum in Arizona. We have many of the same dinosaurs, replica figures and ancient artifact... more

"Hello Arizona!" show series, continue in the 2014-2015 winter season. Shows include our family style meal of BBQ beef ribs, roast chicken with dressing, oven baked ham, all the fixin's and a one hour performance. Prices exclude tax, tip, and beverages. Reservations are required.   Season Performers: 11/4-22/14, 12/2-14-1/3/15, 1/13-17, 3/17-21/15, 4/7-5/2/15 - Amazing McNasty Brothers: Country Bluegrass 11/25-29/14 & 3/31-4/4/15 - Dave Karl: Kenny Rogers Impe... more

Join us for a night of laughs at Pier De 'Orleans! Featuring our host Michael James and many featured comics from around the valley! Every Thursday at 7pm.  No Drink Minimum.  Authentic Cajun food! "49cent oysters!"

Every Friday and Saturday evening, listen to live music and enjoy Artisan Style Pizza for Happy Hour.  

The Southwest Shakespeare Company presents: King Lear Considered by many one of the most profound plays in the English language, King Lear tells the story of an aging King and his three daughters, and the tragic consequences that ensue when he decides to divide his kingdom among them. Alternating between scenes of immense physical and psychological brutality and overwhelming humanity and beauty, this production is the theatrical event of the year and a rare production our patrons will no... more

Southwest Shakespeare Company will present the third annual "Winterfest!" Repertory performing two plays in alternating time slots throughout the month of January. As You Like It: Escape with Rosalind and Celia into the Forest of Arden, a world where love is turned upside down and inside out. They will be joined by a host of memorable characters, including the inimitable Jaques who tells us, "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." Featuring mu... more