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Ballet Etudes brings The Nutcracker back to East Valley stages this holiday season, celebrating 40 years of the production with performances Nov. 27-Dec. 6 at the Chandler Center for the Arts and Dec. 12-20 at the Mesa Arts Center.
'Nutcracker' 40th production celebrated at Chandler, Mesa venues this holiday season
Ballet Etudes brings The Nutcracker back to East Valley stages this holiday season, celebrating 40 years of the production with performances Nov. 27-Dec. 6 at Chandler Center for the Arts and Dec. … more
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For $10 per person, guests receive soup, bread and a handmade bowl created by ceramics students and community members. All proceeds benefit the Paz de Cristo Community Center.
Empty Bowls events Nov. 3 and 17 at Mesa Community College benefit Paz de Cristo
Mesa Community College invites the community to its annual Empty Bowls events where for $10 per person, guests receive soup, bread and a handmade bowl created by ceramics students and community … more
Mexican food and a BBQ are planned. Also, rides and bouncers, live entertainment, a raffle, games and prizes.
Queen of Peace Catholic Church hosts festival in November
Queen of Peace Catholic Church is hosting its annual parish fall festival Sunday, Nov. 1. It is 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the church, 30 W. First St. in Mesa. Mexican food and a BBQ are planned. … more
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a procedure to restore normal breathing after cardiac arrest that includes the clearance of air passages to the lungs, mouth-to-mouth method of artificial respiration, and heart massage by the exertion of pressure on the chest.
CPR classes offered by American Red Cross in Mesa
American Red Cross cardiopulmonary resuscitation classes are offered in Mesa online, in-person or in blended-learning formats, the latter which combine self-paced online training and in-person skills … more
A highlight of the event at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St. in Mesa, is the collection of handcrafted ceramic bowls created and donated by members of the Arizona Clay Association.
Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser Saturday at Mesa Arts Center
Waste Not, an Arizona nonprofit dedicated to reducing food waste and fighting hunger, is hosting its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 17 at Mesa Arts Center. Presented in … more
The Halloween edition of Cockpit Close-Up is 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at a hangar at Falcon Field Airport, 4626 E. Fighter Aces Drive in Mesa.
Haunted hangar at Falcon Field Airport in October
The Halloween edition of Cockpit Close-Up, a free event perfect for families and kids in costume, is to be held 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at a historic World War II hangar at Falcon Field Airport, … more

Competition at the 2026 APP Arizona Open will be open to all pickleball skill levels from 3.0 to pro, across a wide range of age brackets. Players are encouraged to sign up quickly to secure their spots with registration open through late October.
Association of Pickleball Players hosting tourney in Mesa
The Association of Pickleball Players Tour’s 2026 APP Arizona Open is set to take place Nov. 12-15 at the sprawling Arizona Athletic Grounds campus in Mesa. It will be at 6321 S. Ellsworth … more
Music lovers of all ages can enjoy three days of music, comedy, art and entertainment in Downtown Mesa, with live music performances on Friday and Saturday.
Free Mesa Music Festival returns to Downtown Mesa Oct. 15-17
The Mesa Music Festival, presented by Visit Mesa and PlayHouse.band, returns Oct. 15-17 with more than 200 performances by artists across genres from around the world. Music lovers of all ages … more
A highlight of the event at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St. in Mesa, is the collection of handcrafted ceramic bowls created and donated by members of the Arizona Clay Association.
Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser Oct. 17 at Mesa Arts Center
Waste Not, an Arizona nonprofit dedicated to reducing food waste and fighting hunger, is hosting its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 17 at Mesa Arts Center. Presented in … more
Carvin Jones tears through his set at a bar in Scottsdale in October 2024. Jones died Sept. 20 after a battle with cancer.
Mesa memorial to celebrate bluesman Carvin Jones’ life and legacy
One of the Valley’s favorite sons of the blues will be laid to rest here at home. more
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At the heart of the evening are the ofrendas, temporary altars that families create to remember relatives and friends who have died. Families may reserve an altar at no cost and make it their own with photographs, candles, marigolds, favorite foods and drinks, treasured keepsakes, and the little details that summon a familiar smile, a favorite saying, or a life well lived.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at cemetery in Mesa
Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery will turn into a lively celebration of color, culture and remembrance during its free Día de los Muertos event on Saturday, Nov. 7. Families are invited … more
It is to feature rocks and minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, cabachons, gemstone knives, lapidary equipment and more.
Rock and gem show in December at Mesa Marketplace
The Apache Junction Rock and Gem Club is hosting a show Dec. 4-6 at Mesa Marketplace, 10550 E Baseline Road in Mesa. It is to feature rocks and minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, cabachons, … more
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