SEPT 13: FLOURISH: THE ART OF LIFE ON EARTH: Look closer and celebrate the incredible, fascinating world in which we live on Friday, Sept. 13, 6-10 p.m. Don’t miss this Mesa Arts Center annual Season Kickoff inspired by the exhibition opening at the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, Flora & Fauna (art inspired by botanicals and animals). The free, family-friendly festival offers an evening of celebration and entertainment, with live music, art studio demonstration, sustainable activities, artmaking and more! Mesa Urban Garden, SW Herbs, Mesa Farmers Market and Flea and more will be there.