Join us Fri, Sep 11 from 7:00–10:00 PM to celebrate the opening of six new exhibitions exploring identity, culture, community and artistic expression. This season features “Recon/Figured,” “BRUTAL BEAUTY,” Samira Hemmat’s “IN CONCRETE CONTRAST: A Story of Withheld Spring,” Perla Segovia’s “RETABLO SONORENSE,” and a new exhibition by artist Zarco Guerrero.

Plus, enjoy a special screen-printing activity from 6:00–10:00 PM! Bring any colored t-shirt or tote and OXDX Clothing will print an exclusive design on your items.

Join the Members Circle to support the arts and gain VIP access to see the MCAM exhibitions before the public!

Make a night of it in Downtown Mesa!

Before or after visiting the newly reopened MCA Museum on Fri, Sep 11, stop by Downtown Mesa’s Sunset Market from 5:00 PM–9:00 PM for live music, delicious food and local vendors.

Introduction to Needle Felting: Owls

Sep 21 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM

Screen Printed T-Shirts Workshop

Sep 22–Sep 29 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Lapidary: Creating Cabochons

Sep 22–Oct 13 | 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

Mixed Media: Shadowbox Shrines and Ofrendas

Sep 24–Oct 15 | 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

Advanced Blacksmithing

Sep 25–Oct 16 | 6:00 PM–9:30 PM

Youth Camp: Flameworking Workshop: Sculpting Critters

Oct 3–Oct 17 | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM

A.J. Croce Presents: Croce Plays Croce

Sep 16 | 7:30 PM

José González

Against the Dying of the Light Tour

Sep 18 | 8:00 PM

Presented in partnership with Gate 52

Leslie Jones: I'm Hot Tour

Sep 19 | 8:00 PM

Get The Led Out

Sep 24 | 7:30 PM

My Hero Academia in Concert

Sep 27 | 7:30 PM

Sonic Live In Concert

Sep 29 | 7:30 PM

Ghostbusters In Concert

Sep 30 | 7:30 PM

Beth Hart

With Special Guest Ty Taylor

Oct 1 | 7:30 PM

Presented in partnership with Live Nation

Panel Discussion: The Afters

Sat, Sep 12 | 2:00 PM | FREE

Join the artists of RECON/FIGURED at Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum—Kristy Moreno, Soojin Choi, Sydnie Jimenez, and Haylie Jimenez, alongside guest curator MC Baumstark for a panel discussion about the exhibition, the artists’ friendship and relationship, and what it means to make figurative ceramic work in the US in 2026.

Art After Dark

Thu, Sep 17 | 10:00 AM–8:00 PM | FREE

Experience our new fall exhibitions and enjoy the galleries after hours at MCA Museum, open late until 8:00 PM on Sep 17. Admission is always free! 

Woven Glass: Perla Segovia

Sat, Sep 26 | 1:00 PM | FREE

Come learn from multidisciplinary artist, Perla Segovia, as she demonstrates her process and technique for weaving glass. Then, join her for a walk-through of her exhibition, Retablo Sonorense.

Artfully Absurd: Quirks, Questions and Creative Chaos opens Oct 2!

Join us for the new exhibition opening of Artfully Absurd: Quirks, Questions and Creative Chaos on Oct 2! Become an art detective, mix and match life-sized characters and experience amazing absurd art!

idea Museum Fall Camps on sale now!

Join us Oct 5–9 or Oct 12–16 for Mini Masters: Art and Maker Camp where your kiddos ages 6–9 can experiment with a variety of materials and techniques. From clay sculpting and printmaking to building models and learning simple circuit systems, this camp is perfect for those who love to explore!

Field Trips at AZMNH

Attention, teachers! AZMNH galleries connect to current Arizona State Academic Standards, making them a fun way to supplement classroom lessons. Students can pan for gold, encounter dinosaurs, explore Arizona’s geology and discover ancient cultures, all indoors! Plus, dedicated bus drop-off and group entrances make field trips easy from arrival to departure. 

How to Train Your Dragon, Jr.

Sep 18–27 | Times vary

Offer: 20% off all tickets

Promo code: Toothless20

Presented by East Valley Children's Theatre

Mesa Encore Theatre 2026-27 Season

Nov 6–May 30 | Times vary

Season packages on sale now!

Vote for Mesa Arts Center as the Best Performing Arts Center and help us take home the win for Phoenix New Times Best of Phoenix 2026! 

Voting ends Sep 10 at 11:59 PM.

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