How long is the session?

The investigation runs about 1.5 hours and includes a short training and real-time evidence playback.

Do I need prior experience in paranormal investigation?

No prior experience is required; the session is hands-on and designed to teach basic gear operation and EVP methodology.

Will I get copies of recordings?

Hosts typically review clips live; policies on providing audio files vary—ask the operator at check-in if you want recordings afterward.

Is the location accessible?

Accessibility specifics are not listed in the booking description—contact the operator directly if you have mobility concerns.

Dress for indoor, low-light conditions—comfortable shoes, layered clothing, and a light jacket for cool evenings are recommended.

Inside Ladies Night: EVP Ghost Hunting in Historic Mesa | Ghost Tour

Q: What is the minimum age to participate?

Participants must be at least 18 years old.

Step into a different kind of night on Main Street in downtown Mesa. Ladies Night: Strange Frequencies (EVP Session) meets at 130 W Main St, Mesa, AZ, and for 90 minutes eastvalleyparanormal turns a historic commercial building into a hands-on laboratory searching for electronic voice phenomena. Whether you arrive as a curious skeptic or a seasoned investigator, the session centers on collecting real-time audio evidence with professional digital recorders, EMF meters, and spirit-box frequency sweeps. The format is compact and practical. After a brief primer on EVP classes and audio pareidolia, small groups of up to six participants move through the building’s most active rooms performing live sweeps and controlled prompts. Investigators operate spectrum analyzers, scan the airwaves for unexpected packets of sound, and then play back recordings on the spot to evaluate candidate clips. This is intimate, equipment-forward ghost hunting: expect close listening, careful labeling of takes, and a disciplined approach to separating background noise from something unexplained. What sets this offering apart is its focus and scale. Hosted downtown at a brick-and-mortar address rather than a large, theatrical “haunted tour,” these investigations emphasize technique over theatrics. That makes it a strong choice for learners who want to handle gear, ask technical questions, and participate in evidence review. Location-wise, downtown Mesa sits on the edge of the Sonoran Desert and shows its urban history in early 20th-century storefronts and narrow alleys where sound behaves differently at night—an acoustic quality that field investigators prize. Practical details matter: participants must be at least 18 years old, group size is capped at six, and the session runs roughly 1.5 hours. Bring a clear mind, patience, and an ear for the unexpected. The workshop doubles as an introduction to common tools—digital recorders, EMF meters, and frequency scanners—so you’ll leave with hands-on familiarity rather than just stories. Culturally, Mesa’s downtown grew as a regional hub after its incorporation in 1883, and many of the buildings carry layers of municipal history that shape local ghost lore. If you’re visiting Phoenix or Mesa for daytime hiking in the Sonoran landscape, this evening session offers a complementary urban adventure: a methodical, community-driven exploration of sound and silence that turns a Main Street address into an investigative lab. Expect a tactile soundscape of HVAC hums, footsteps on wood floors, and distant traffic that investigators catalog and subtract. Facilitators stress respectful probing—no provocation of staff—and rigorous documentation: timestamps, microphone placement, and ambient readings that make a clip usable later. The small group setting encourages conversation about method and interpretation, so whether you hope to catch a faint syllable or refine listening skills, you’ll learn disciplined evidence practices and leave with practical techniques rather than theatrical claims or showmanship whatsoever.