J & K Gourmet

There's an unequaled depth and breadth of scope in the wide variety of arts that are frequently presented at the Mesa Arts Center. Enjoy everything from national theater productions, live concerts, art exhibits, dance, comedy, art classes, and much more. For some of the best sights and sounds that make up the city's exciting arts and entertainment scene, there's a good chance that it is happening at the Mesa Arts Center.

Experience the rich cultural and historic past of the Salt River Community at Huhugam Ki Museum, the "house of the ancestors" in the Onk Akimel O'odham language. The adobe brick building houses a one-room exhibit gallery that showcases the traditional and contemporary life of the Onk Akimel O'odham and the Xalychidom Piipaash. The Huhugam Ki Museum is committed to preserving and collecting the community's culture through baskets, pottery, photographs, and artifacts. They invite visitors to learn about the heritage and participate in educating future generations of O'Odham and Piipaash. Come and discover the beauty of the history and culture at Huhugam Ki.

The art of the trade is something that merchants have done for centuries. That tradition is still at the heart of the Mesa Market Place Swap Meet. Every weekend, hundreds of bargain hunters convene at this popular market which features over 1,600 vendors that bring an incredible selection of merchandise. Admission is free and the parking is, too. There are various restaurants available to offer you a quick bite before you get back to the serious business of bargain hunting and swapping.