Love is in the air at Mesa’s monthly Second Friday art walk 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 8. Downtown Mesa’s historic Main Street comes alive with the Valentine theme “Sweethearts on Main” where attendees are encouraged to get out that zoot suit or flapper dress they’ve been hiding in the back of the closet and participate in a dance and costume competition while they rekindle romance over a dinner at one of downtown’s many restaurants.

Get in the mood for Valentine’s Day at Mesa’s 2nd Friday Art Walk, where everyone is urged to wear a flapper dress or zoot suit, compete in the dance and costume contest or eat dinner at one of the downtown restaurants.

Mesa’s Main Street will look like Halloween a bit early during downtown’s “Apocalypse Party”-themed Second Friday Night Out.

The designers and artists working on the 3.1-mile Metro light rail extension in Mesa will meet with the public this week during Mesa's 2nd Friday event.

A month from now the East Valley’s biggest bash — the seven-week long Arizona Renaissance Festival — kicks off in Apache Junction. This Friday, you can ignite the jovial flame at “The Bard’s New Yeare” celebration sponsored by Mesa Arts Center in conjunction with Downtown Mesa’s 2nd Friday “Ye Olde Main Street Renaissance Faire.”

As a Mesa police officer continues to battle a fatal neurological disease, his law enforcement family is continuing to be a pillar of support for him and his family.

“A Night out in Mesa” has not even started yet, but already, dozens of other businesses have jumped on board and plan to keep their doors open tonight.

My dogs haven’t been for a walk in weeks, and they haven’t seen the dog park since May. This time of year, most of their fun comes from daily dive-bomb sessions in the swimming pool. They’re still beside themselves with excitement every time they smell sunscreen, but I could sure use a change in routine.

The wide, shady sidewalks of downtown Mesa may look darn near deserted in the daytime, but come the second Friday of each month, nightlife grabs a toehold.

Fog and wipe your monocle, and put on your best corset or top hat. Steampunk Street III is coming to Mesa.

Fog and wipe your monocle, and put on your best corset or top hat. Steampunk Street III is coming to Mesa.

Jim Ripley: My, oh my, downtown Mesa is going to have quite a party on Oct. 9 when its downtown Oktoberfest features five beer gardens and best legs and best cleavage contests.

Cats, keep out if you know what’s good for you. Downtown Mesa is throwing a canine-themed street party.

Mesa artist Christopher Halloran believes the current economy is keeping people close to home, looking for things that don't require a lot of money.

The streets of downtown Mesa lit up Friday night as musical performers, artists and vendors displayed their work and businesses stayed open late to entertain people who came out for the city’s monthly “Friday Night Out.”

Friday night in Mesa was not like Friday night in Mesa. People were everywhere. They were at the Mesa Arts Center watching free performances inside and out. They were crowding into the restaurants. They were winding through the SunDust Gallery for its grand opening at 48 W. Main St.

If the saying is right, it’s certainly not the geeks who shall inherit the Earth.

FALL BREAK: The Gilbert, Higley and Coolidge unified school districts, Tempe Union High School District and Tempe Elementary School District will be on fall break today through Friday.