The Mesa downtown merchants’ group that produces 2nd Friday is gearing up for its biggest event ever, IMP Fest. IMP Fest is the Independent Music Program Festival and will be Friday, May 14 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in downtown Mesa.

In addition to the always great shopping and dining, Main Street will be closed from Center to Morris and IMP Fest will feature 9 bands, 7 stages, a rockin’ rollin’ raffle, VW and classic car show, and Desert Dolls Roller Derby. It’s sure to be the best 2nd Friday ever!

The bands will include Shanan Ryan, Lucero and the Blues Crew, King MC, Mahogany Birds, Darkness, Dear Boy, Todd Owens, Nightweed, Funky Monkey, and Take Cover.

For more information on the downtown merchant-coordinated activities for Second Friday go to www.2ndfridaynightout.com. Updates on Second Friday are also posted at www.DowntownMesa.com.