Mesa
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Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery is marking 75 years with a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for Mar. 27 at 10—11 a.m. at 7900 E. Main St. It was founded in 1951 by Al Coury Sr. and has served Mesa families for three generations. Mesa Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Independent Newsmedia added longtime Valley journalist Lee Shappell to its Arizona opinions desk to boost free speech. He will serve as opinions associate (working with coordinator Kelly O’Sullivan) and expand the free Civility Learning Lab platform for community discussion. Mesa Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Mar. 18 at 10:15 a.m., the City removed the honorary Calle Cesar Chavez street signs and plaque along Broadway Road after allegations emerged regarding Cesar Chavez (coordinated with the Mayor, City Council, and civil rights leaders), and future programs will change to reflect community values. Mesa Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A six-year-old boy who nearly drowned as an infant now shares his survival story at local water safety events as temperatures rise. His mother urges parents to learn CPR (a lifesaving skill) while experts stress using pool barriers and constant supervision to prevent drowning. 12 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A Scottsdale firm will redevelop the former Fiesta Mall into the $2.5B Palo District featuring a 25,000-seat women’s soccer stadium, hotels, homes, restaurants+ a center for women’s health. Mesa City Council approved the project; groundbreaking may occur this summer pending permits and financing. ABC15 Arizona
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HeatSync Labs: Young Makers Workshop
6-10 p.m. — HeatSync Labs — Free entry — A hands-on workshop for kids and parents to explore their creativity and bring ideas to life.
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Big Patio Party with Live Music by The Hourglass Cats
4-7 p.m. — Pedal Haus Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy live music in a spacious brewery atmosphere in downtown Mesa.
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Gen X Comedy Takeover Tour
7:30 p.m. — Ikeda Theater — Tickets start at $56.50 — Celebrate nostalgia with vibrant voices of iconic creators in a night of humor and authenticity.
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Varials Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Nile Theater — Tickets from $66 — Varials brings an unforgettable night of music to Mesa, AZ.
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Stella Standingbear Concert
8–11 p.m. — Nile Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting night of music and cultural storytelling with Stella Standingbear.
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The Ravi Shankar Ensemble Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Piper Repertory Theater — Tickets available — Experience a multi-generational collective of world-class musicians dedicated to the legacy of Ravi Shankar.
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Big Patio Party: Live Music Featuring Taide
4-7 p.m. — Pedal Haus Brewery — Free entry — Experience the electrifying sounds of The Taide Band fusing reggae, rock, and hip-hop live in the heart of Mesa.
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Sweet Pill Live at Nile Theater
6-9 p.m. — The Nile Theater — Tickets available — Experience an energetic night with Sweet Pill's emotive emo/pop-punk performance.
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Into the Woods
7:30 p.m. — MCC Performing Arts Center — Ticket cost varies — Experience the magical journey of wishes and consequences in this enchanting musical by Sondheim.
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Hail the Sun Concert
6-8 p.m. — Nile Theater — Cost varies — Experience the progression of post-hardcore music with Hail The Sun in a vibrant live show.
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