What are you doing this month? Need some ideas? Read below for the latest happenings in Downtown Mesa, including Save the Dates for future fun! |
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HALLOWEEN SEASON IS HERE! |
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Downtown Mesa Trick-or-Treat |
Saturday, Oct 30 | 11:00am-3:00pm | Free Event
N Macdonald & Main St
Inviting all boos and ghouls to float on down to Main Street for some Halloween trick-or-treating! Downtown Mesa merchants are handing out individually wrapped candy from 11:00am to 3:00pm - or until all candy is claimed! Stop by the Kids Corner at N Macdonald and Main Street to participate in seasonal arts and crafts, take photos in the photo booths, and recover from sugar rushes. Costumes are highly encouraged for the whole family. Remember to bring your own trick-or-treat bag!
For more information, click the link below.
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Downtown Mesa Spirits Stroll & Beer Garden |
Saturday, Oct 30 | 5:00pm-10:00pm | Free Event
N Macdonald & Main St
Calling all Spirits of the Night! Stroll Downtown Mesa in costume from 5:00pm to 10:00pm and enjoy frightfully fun merchant specials and promotions all along Main Street. Be sure to visit the Halloween Beer Garden on N Macdonald and Main Street for live music, costume contests, specialty brews, and more!
For more information, click the link below.
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SPOTLIGHT ON DOWNTOWN MESA |
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2nd Friday Returns with Nightmare on Main Street
Friday, Oct 8 | 6:00pm-10:00pm | Free Event
Main St, Downtown Mesa
Zombies, Vampires, and Fairies, Oh My!
Mesa's 2nd Friday Night Out, the valley's most unique art walk event, is haunting the streets. Main Street will be swarming with Halloween-themed fun. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as zombies, vampires, robots, superheroes, fairies, cosplay, or any favorite costume.
Trivia Contest at 7:30pm at the OneOhOne Gallery. Win cool prizes!
Historic Haunted Basement Tour at 8:00pm at the OneOhOne Gallery. Explore the secret room, prohibition-era tunnels, and spooky phenomena!
Original art, fun entertainment, live bands, dining, gallery openings, and unique shopping opportunities in Downtown Mesa from 6:00pm until close.
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Downtown Mesa Farmers Market
Saturdays (except 10/23/21) | 8:00am-12:00pm | Free Event
1 E Main St
Enjoy local produce, hand-crafted items, and more at the Downtown Mesa Farmers Market. New vendors are featured every week.
For more details, click the link below.
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Standup Comedy Showcase presented by Mary Upchurch
Wednesday, Oct 6 | 7:30pm | $15.00
Neighborhood Comedy Theatre
214 W Main St
The Big Pine Comedy Festival presents a Stand Up Comedy Showcase hosted by Mary Upchurch!
For more details, click the link below.
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The Main Street Comedy Show featuring Mesa Mayor John Giles
Thursday, Oct 7 | 7:30pm | $8.00
Neighborhood Comedy Theatre
214 W Main St
Go ahead, laugh at the Mayor!
The Main Street Comedy Show features all of the fast pace, spontaneous comedy of the Neighborhood Comedy Theatre, PLUS the interesting tales and surprise revelations of a late night talk show!
This week's guest is none other than Mesa Mayor John Giles! As Mesa's 40th mayor, he's focused on issues of public safety, equality, education, environment, and economic growth. He is also the creator and host of the It's Always Cool in Mesa podcast.
Tickets are available and reservations are strongly encouraged. Click the link below!
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Emmylou Harris in Concert
Mesa Arts Center - Ikeda Theatre
1 E Main St
A 14-time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Award recipient, Emmylou Harris’ contribution as a singer and songwriter spans 40 years. She has recorded more than 25 albums and has lent her talents to countless fellow artists’ recordings. In recognition of her remarkable career, Harris was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008 and earned a Grammy Lifetime Achievement award in 2018.
For more details, click the link below.
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Mesa Art League Exhibit and Veteran's Art Meet Artists
Saturday, Oct 9 | 10:00am-3:00pm | Free Event
OneOhOne Gallery
101 W Main St
Art Exhibit featuring Mesa Art League and Veteran Artists. Meet the Artists at the Open House, Saturday, October 9.
For more details, click the link below.
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Grandma's Piano Bench presented by Salt River Brass
Mesa Arts Center - Ikeda Theatre
1 E Main St
A mother-lode of musical delights can always be found in Grandma’s piano bench. The Salt River Brass opens its 34th season with classics ranging from Bach’s Fugue in G Minor to Rachmaninoff’s Prelude #5 to Queen’s Symphonic Highlights and Scott Joplin’s famous rag, The Entertainer. An afternoon of heart-warming classics that's not to be missed!
For more details, click the link below.
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Book Launch by Local Author and Business Coach Pamela Slim
Monday, Oct 11 | Pre-Orders Available
K'e Main Street Learning Lab
126 W Main St
The Widest Net is a step by step method for building a thriving business, written by Pamela Slim, the co-owner of K'e Main Street Learning Lab and a business coach with over 25 years' experience. Her work includes supporting and coaching small business owners who want to succeed, as well as the companies, incubators, organizations and professionals who serve them.
For more details, click the link below.
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Public Open House for the Reopening of the Mesa Temple
Saturday, Oct 16 - Saturday, Nov 20 | Times Vary | Free Event
Mesa Arizona Temple
101 S Lesueur
Originally built in the 1920s, the Mesa Temple is hosting a once in a lifetime public open house where visitors can tour the renovated temple prior to its rededication. Following the five-week-long open house, tours will no longer be available.
Enjoy exquisite art, inspiring murals, majestic architecture and handcrafted woodwork. Tours are free, and all are invited, however reservations are strongly encouraged.
Swing by Downtown Mesa after your tour for fun local specials and activities only available during this time! Click the link below for the complete program.
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Community Wellness Fair
Saturday, Oct 23 | 12:00pm-5:00pm | Free Event
Soul Center
130 W Main St
Universoul Healing and Soul Center present their very first community wellness fair featuring wellness practitioners, plant-based food, holistic vendors, and more. Discover community-based resources for your body and spirit. Free to attend.
Click below for more information.
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4th Annual Jim Bob's Burgers
Oct 29 & 30 | 9:00am-9:00pm | While Supplies Last!
Worth Takeaway
218 W Main St
Come see the whole gang - Bob, Linda, Tina, Louise, and Gene - as Worth Takeaway completely transforms for the re-re-re-reopening of Jim Bob's Burgers! The crew will be serving up a whole new burger menu, new merch, and all kinds of fun! Chow down on burgers like the Just Say Cheese Burger, Texas Chainsaw Massa-curd, and Don't Go Bacon My Heart. Is chicken more your speed? Try the Poultry Geist! Feeling adventurous? Order the Aw Nuts! No meat? No problem! Beyond burger is available upon request.
Dine in and take out only, no phone or online orders during this event. Seating, food, and merch is first come first served. Click below for the official Instagram.
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Merry Main Street
Begins Friday, Nov 26 through Jan 1| Free Event
Downtown Mesa
Mesa loves the holidays! The celebration begins on Friday, November 26 and kicks off a month of family-friendly fun. Watch the Tree Lighting, take photos with Santa, listen to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, go ice skating, and more! Full calendar of events coming soon.
Santa's Merry Maker Marketplace
Nov 26 & 27 and Dec 17 & 18 | Free Event
N Macdonald & Main St
Time to plan your holiday shopping strategy! This year it's all about buying local. November 26 & 27 and December 17 & 18 the Merry Maker Marketplace will feature a variety of vendors, makers, and more, at the intersection of N Macdonald and Main Street. Stay tuned for more information.
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Main Street in Bloom: Hanging Flower Baskets
You could be part of making Downtown Mesa even more beautiful! Main Street flower baskets are completely claimed, but we have more baskets available on Center Street, Macdonald and Robson!
Downtown Mesa Association invites everyone who loves Mesa to participate in our "Main Street in Bloom" beautification program. Sponsorship includes a gorgeous hanging flower basket with decorative brackets in Downtown Mesa, and a dedication plaque acknowledging your generosity, plus year-round tending to ensure Main Street blooms all year long! Choose "Sponsored by" or "Dedicated to" or "in Memory of" when filling out the form.
Click below for more information.
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