Mesa Events

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

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

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.

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

Friday nights will sizzle once again at Fort McDowell Adventures, thanks to the ever-popular Friday Night Franks that will resume October 3.  Held on the first Friday of every month through May 1, 2015, this old-fashioned wiener roast allows guests to cook their own brats, hotdogs, S'more and marshmallows over an open fire in a unique venue nestled in the beautiful Sonoran Desert.  Live music, horse wagon rides, cowboy games, movies under the stars hay rides and Yavapai stories round ... 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

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

**17 Gold records, 29 chart hits, Two Grammy Awards, and has sold more than 30 million records.** The singer/songwriter/producer Johnny Rivers continues to perform before sold-out crowds worldwide. The "Secret Agent Man" has many other accomplishments and has made significant contributions to the history of rock ‘n' roll. (note date change)

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

QUEEN CREEK'S GOT TALEN January 31, 2015 @ 7PM Come see some of Queen Creek's best in our own large local talent competition!   REGISTER NOW – SPACE IS LIMITED! We’re seeking talented individuals and groups to compete in our local competition. Preliminaries will begin at 10am on January 31, 2015 and the five highest scoring acts in each division will be invited back that evening to perform in the finals. The last day to register is January 22, 2015. Divisions are... more

It is a walk in celebration of cultural diversity and community. Mesa will join Chandler, Gilbert, Guadalupe, Scottsdale and host city Tempe in the Regional Unity Walk and Festival Saturday, Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to noon.  "The Unity Walk is a great opportunity for neighboring communities to come together and display a united front against discrimination and promote mutual respect and understanding for all community members," City of Mesa Diversity Program Administ... 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

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.

The Phoenix Symphony brings the world-famous Cirque de la Symphonie to Mesa for the first time. Don't miss this high-flying and talented Cirque troop including jugglers, strong men, contortionists and gravity defying aerialists as they once again join The Phoenix Symphony on stage - and 40 feet above it, at the Mesa Arts Center.

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

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.

Pros vs Hereos Charity Flag Footbal Game will join the action of the Super Bowl weekend in the Valley, by putting a Pro Elite team to play against the Mesa & chandler Police and Fire's Flag team. The game will raise money and awareness for the Child Crisis Center, and will take place Saturday, January 31st, 2015 at Westwood High School, in Mesa. Pros vs Heroes is a charity flag football event held for nonprofit and other charitable organizations, sprouting throughout the nation. Motor Media... more