Oh Mesa Arts Center, how do I love thee, let me count the ways! A little homage their to the Southwest Shakespeare company that does shows out of the art center and that is only the tip of the iceberg for the wonderful and varied events you can catch at this repository of great art and culture.
I only went a few times in the past, as I'm not a huge fan of driving unless I have to do so but now, after a wait of several years, you can catch the light rail to a stop right in front of the center. There are a number of good restaurants in the area for that pre-show meal or that post-show drinks and discussion and the art center has four different theaters. They also have a great set of volunteers (several hundred of them I believe) who help to keep things running smoothly. The bars are well located and you can take your drinks into the theater so make yourself at home and drive, or better yet catch the rail, to some of the finest cultural events in the valley.