Daniel Yanez | Oculus

July 5, 2021, 8:00 AM - September 25, 2021, 5:00 PM @ Chamber Gallery inside the Mesquite Arts Center

Please join the Mesquite Arts Council as they welcome local Dallas and Mesquite Artist, Daniel Yanez to the Chamber Gallery. This exhibition will focus on "oculus" in the world. This is FREE and open to the public. Learn more about Daniel Yanez's "Oculus" exhibit here: https://www.mesquiteartscenter.org/events/2021/daniel-yanez--oculus

Deepa Koshaley | Ancient Hymns

July 5, 2021, 8:00 AM - September 25, 2021, 5:00 PM @ Main Gallery inside the Mesquite Arts Center

Deepa’s work integrates nature’s palettes, elements, and patterns that enhance the rhythmic movements within her abstract paintings, reflective of a modern and thought-provoking blend of our dramatic Texas landscape. She finds solace in her new abstract creations influenced by nature and femininity. Deepa’s Art provides a personal silent escape, a necessary kind of silence you need to be still within, that allows all your senses to meditate and embrace her nature-inspired paintings. Please join us at “Ancient Hymns,” a Solo Art Exhibition featuring a new body of work by Deepa Koshaley. She is an established artist living in Dallas, TX. She holds a Master in Landscape Architecture with additional studies in Visual Communication from the University of Texas at Arlington. She also earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree in her native India.

Courtyard Concert Loyal Sally EP Release

September 17, 2021, 7:00 PM @ Mesquite Arts Center

Please join the Mesquite Arts Council TONIGHT as they welcome Loyal Sally for their EP Release!

Ladies with Flava Cypher Event

September 18, 2021, 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Mesquite Arts Center

Please join Ladies with Flava as they present their 3rd Anniversary Dance Cypher competition. This event will be hosted inside the Mesquite Arts Center’s rehearsal hall and courtyard space.

Tote-and-Go Art Kit Services || Canvas Creations: Calla Lilly

September 20, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @

Mesquite Arts Center Front Lobby Area

Please join the Mesquite Arts Council as they present their weekly Tote-and-Go Services for September 20. This week they will offer "Canvas Creations" which will include a blank canvas, instructions on how to transfer an image to the canvas using a grid. (1) kit per child participating. This event pairs with our virtual event is hosted on the Mesquite Arts Center's YouTube channel, "Diego Rivera", which premiered on September 8. This virtual video can be streamed anytime and talks about the artists behind the original image that participants will be illustrating on canvas. On September 20, please join us in the front lobby area of the Mesquite Arts Center at 12 PM. This is a FREE event and open to the public. For more information, you can contact us at arts@cityofmesquite.com

Just For Kids - Create Your Own Silkscreen T-shirt or Tote Bag

September 25, 2021, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Mesquite Arts Center

The Mesquite Arts Center will be hosting its DIY Silkscreening workshop. We will be hosting Robert Lopez from Durty Laundry Clothing Company. ? ? ?? Participants must bring their own t-shirt or tote bag. ???

Tote-and-Go Art Kit Services || Papier-Mâché

September 27, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @

Mesquite Arts Center Front Lobby Area

Please join the Mesquite Arts Council as they present their weekly Tote-and-Go Services for September 27. This week they will offer "Papier-Mâché" which will include Cactus, Bats, Pumpkins. There will be no instructions given. (1) Papier-Mâché item per child participating. On September 27, please join us in the front lobby area of the Mesquite Arts Center at 12 PM. This is a FREE event and open to the public. For more information, you can contact us at arts@cityofmesquite.com Visit our website page for more information: https://www.mesquiteartscenter.org/.../tote-and-go-papier...

MAC Doodles: Fall + Monsters

September 29, 2021, 4:00 PM @

Mesquite Arts Center YouTube 

Please join the Mesquite Arts Council as they welcome instructor Erica Guajardo as she instructs their monthly virtual program MAC Doodles. ???? ? ?? In this episode, we will learn to draw the Ed Wimberly way! ??? Can be streamed at any time after the premiere.? ? Want to share your drawings or have your children having fun? Email us at arts@cityofmesquite.com.

September 20, 2021, City Council Meeting

September 20, 2021, 7:00 PM @ City Hall | Council Chamber

City Council meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month. The meetings are re-scheduled to the next Tuesday when it conflicts with a City holiday that falls on a Monday meeting date. The start time is published once the agenda is finalized and posted online. Per State law, agendas are posted a minimum of 72 hours in advance of the meeting start time. Residents may sign-up through the “Mesquite Messenger” function on the City’s website to receive email notification when a new City Council agenda is posted.

Downtown Mesquite Farmers Market

September 18, 2021, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Downtown Mesquite

Experience the Downtown Mesquite Farmers Market every Saturday through November from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Front Street Station. More information: https://www.downtownmesquitetx.com/events

Trash Bash (Fall)

September 25, 2021, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Community Services Building

Come out and join hundreds of volunteers as we work to clean up Mesquite! Trash Bash is a wonderful opportunity for families, neighbors, and groups to get outside and participate in a community litter cleanup event. Volunteers will be provided trash grabbers, safety vests, disposable gloves, and trash bags. Volunteers will dispose of trash bags and supplies at assigned locations. Pre-registration required so event organizers are able to coordinate supplies and cleanup site locations.

Downtown Mesquite Farmers Market

September 25, 2021, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Downtown Mesquite

Experience the Downtown Mesquite Farmers Market every Saturday through November from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Front Street Station. More information: https://www.downtownmesquitetx.com/events

Library Storytime

September 20, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Mesquite North Branch Library

Library Storytimes will meet every Monday at 10:30am at the North Branch. Join us as we read books and learn fun songs. For more information, please call the North Branch Library at 972-681-0465.

Library Storytime

September 22, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Mesquite Main Library

Library Storytimes will meet every Wednesday at 10:30am in the Main Library Children's Program Room. Join us as we read books and learn fun songs. For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.

Library Storytime

September 27, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Mesquite North Branch Library

Library Storytimes will meet every Monday at 10:30am at the North Branch. Join us as we read books and learn fun songs. For more information, please call the North Branch Library at 972-681-0465.

Library Storytime

September 29, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Mesquite Main Library

Library Storytimes will meet every Wednesday at 10:30am in the Main Library Children's Program Room. Join us as we read books and learn fun songs. For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.

Guts & Gory Zombie Run and Challenge

September 18, 2021, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @

Camp Rorie-Galloway

Zombies have been reported to be taking over the park and Camp Rorie Galloway is being evacuated. US Army forces are on site to assist but do you have what it takes to survive and escape? Race through the woods of Camp Rorie with your team, compete in challenges and try to survive the zombie horde. Obstacles and missions will test strength, speed, problem-solving, and teamwork. Collect survival essentials along the way to ensure your team's safe passage to the finish. Participate either as a runner (human) and escape from the Zombies or as a Zombie.

Teen Free Play - Open Gym

September 18, 2021, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Florence Recreation Center

Teen Free Play - Open Gym

September 21, 2021, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Evans Recreation Center

Kid Yoga

September 21, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Dunford Recreation Center

This playful yoga class is specifically designed for elementary-aged children. In the class, children will learn various yoga poses along with breathing and relaxation exercises to nurture a calm mind, increase flexibility, improve concentration. Parent participation is encouraged, but not required. Participants must bring their own yoga mats.

Teen Fitness

September 23, 2021, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Evans Recreation Center

Yin Yoga

September 23, 2021, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Evans Recreation Center

Through the five tenets of yoga, learn to use the body’s natural defenses to combat mental and physical stress. Perfect for all levels from beginners to advanced.

Teen Free Play - Open Gym

September 25, 2021, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Florence Recreation Center

Teen Free Play - Open Gym

September 28, 2021, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Evans Recreation Center

Kid Yoga

September 28, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Dunford Recreation Center

This playful yoga class is specifically designed for elementary-aged children. In the class, children will learn various yoga poses along with breathing and relaxation exercises to nurture a calm mind, increase flexibility, improve concentration. Parent participation is encouraged, but not required. Participants must bring their own yoga mats.

Teen Fitness

September 30, 2021, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Evans Recreation Center

Yin Yoga

September 30, 2021, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Evans Recreation Center

Through the five tenets of yoga, learn to use the body’s natural defenses to combat mental and physical stress. Perfect for all levels from beginners to advanced.