Events

MESA'S SECOND FRIDAY: CRUISIN' AND CUISINE

 This night features a classic car cruise down Main Street, a sock hop, plus hula hoops, poodle skirts and root beer floats. Contests and games for all ages, including bubble gum blowing, doing the twist and an Elvis look-alike. Enjoy ’50s and ‘60s food. Most activities are held on West Main Street.

 Friday, January 12, 2010, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Downtown Mesa, 58 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201

PHONE: 602-617-0997

ON THE WEB: www.downtownmesa.com

PRICE: Free

An extension of Artlink's First Friday monthly art walk, the Third Friday event gives patrons another opportunity to visit the art galleries, shops, restaurants and bars that make downtown Phoenix a unique destination. The social street fair atmosphere isn’t as prevalent as on First Fridays, but artists and gallerists host wine and cheese receptions, and the air still feels festive. Must-sees on Roosevelt include a quirky collective called Five15 arts (515 E. Roosevelt Street; (602)256-0150; www.515arts.com), the more sophisticated eye lounge (419 E. Roosevelt Street; (602)430-1490; www.eyelounge.com), and Pravus (501 E. Roosevelt Street; (602)334-6299; ). On Grand Avenue, venture to Trunk Space (1506 Grand Avenue; (602)256-6006; www.thetrunkspace.com), Perihelion Arts (1500 W. Grand Avenue; (602)462-9120; www.perihelionarts.com), and Bragg’s Pie Factory (1301 Grand Avenue; (602)391-4016).

When: Every 3rd Friday of the month 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. 

Price: Free

Event Phone Number: 602-256-7539