Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ronin Theatre Company presents 'Shrines,' a play about modern grief and blurred boundaries at Main Street Creative Arts Center (933 East Main St). The production runs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (including today) from Feb. 6 through Feb. 22 with shows from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mesa Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arusuvai Kitchen, a local restaurant serving lunch and dinner, is seeking a new series 12 restaurant license. The Mesa City Council will vote on Feb. 9 to recommend the application from VRS Kitchens LLC (agent Vindoh Irudayaraj) to the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control. Mesa Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At WM Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler reunited with his former caddie Dave Harmon — the 86-year-old played a key role in Scheffler’s early win at the U.S. Junior Amateur and helped keep him calm on Wednesday. 12 News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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David Ramirez Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of soulful melodies with David Ramirez.
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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.
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Big Patio Party with Casey Ryan
4-7 p.m. — Pedal Haus Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy live music from acclaimed singer-songwriter Casey Ryan while savoring craft brews in a spacious patio setting.
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Salt River Brass: Brass Cats Performance
3-6 p.m. — Ikeda Theater — Cost info not specified — Experience an unforgettable collaboration between the Salt River Brass and ASU Jazz Ensemble.
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~ Richard Feynman
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