Good morning, Mesa.

idea Museum in Mesa has opened three new exhibitions—Rube Goldberg: The World of Hilarious Invention!

Exhibit, Artfully Absurd: Quirks, Questions and Creative Chaos, and a Spotlight Gallery featuring photographer Alanna Airitam’s work—at 150 W. Pepper Place, with Rube Goldberg’s exhibit running through Sept. 2026.

At a Jan. 26 meeting, Mesa City Council voted unanimously to recommend that the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control grant Chasing Dragons LLC a series 12 restaurant license for Udon Shin (serving lunch and dinner), with agent Huong Tram Le Truong handling the application.

Leaders of the Central Arizona Project warned that federal draft plans may soon reduce the Colorado River water supply for central Arizona.

CAP GM Brenda Burman said the proposal unfairly burdens Arizona & urged states to share the cuts as negotiations continue.

State health officials confirmed 24 measles cases statewide in January and warned that anyone visiting the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa on Jan.

23 and 24 may have been exposed. They advise anyone potentially exposed to seek vaccination within 72 hours (three days) to help prevent infection.

Mesa Arizona Business Networking

11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Engage with local entrepreneurs in a relationship-driven networking chapter.

Big Patio Party with The Hourglass Cats

4-7 p.m. — Pedal Haus Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy live music while sipping on craft brews in a spacious outdoor setting.

Mesa Arizona Business Networking

11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Connect with local entrepreneurs and business owners in a structured networking chapter.

Page & Paige: An Evening of Song & Story

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Arts Center — $97.50 — Experience an intimate evening of unforgettable songs with Patrick Page and Paige Davis.

Big Patio Party with Live Music by Tyler Nielson

4-7 p.m. — Pedal Haus Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with live music featuring guitar and vocal covers across multiple genres.

Family Lunar New Year Celebration

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Chandler Fashion Center — Free entry — Celebrate the year of the Horse with traditional performances, crafts, and fun activities for the whole family.

Moment of Truth Concert

6:30-11 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — $25 — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Outta Pocket, Moment of Truth, Sin Against Sin, and War Prison.

Mesa Arizona Business Networking Event

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Engage with local entrepreneurs and build meaningful business relationships in your community.

David Ramirez Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of soulful melodies with David Ramirez.

Vitamin String Quartet Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Ikeda Theater — Starts at $52.50 — Experience spellbinding string renditions of hits from Taylor Swift to Daft Punk by the popular Vitamin String Quartet.