Good morning, Mesa.

Budweiser Clydesdales will appear at Mesa Market Place Swap Meet on Saturday, April 4, where a parade will start around 11 a.m. at 10550 E.

Baseline Road; the event was rescheduled from March 21 because of record heat.

Arizona drivers paid $4.42 per gallon on March 18, higher than the national average of $3.85, as regional refineries face supply challenges — global tensions including the war in Iran impact fuel costs, with GasBuddy reporting that rising prices could affect costs for goods.

Mesa is opening cooling centers early to help residents during a record-breaking heat wave, with centers at Terros Health (Stapley Health Center), Friends at First, and A New Leaf open through March 22 offering water and air-conditioned space.

Mike Francisco, a 38-year-old colon cancer survivor diagnosed in 2023 with Stage 3 cancer, attended Dink and Dine Pickle Park with his wife Janae on March 14.

He is now healthy as Mayo Clinic's early-onset center sees more younger patients.

Clayton Homes is constructing a manufactured-home dealership office building on 3.9 acres at 2849 E.

Main St. near Main and Lindsay — the Mesa Design Review Board met on March 10 to review its design and landscaping.

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.

Varials Live Performance

6-9 p.m. — Nile Theater — Tickets from $66 — Varials brings an unforgettable night of music to Mesa, AZ.

Stella Standingbear Concert

8–11 p.m. — Nile Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting night of music and cultural storytelling with Stella Standingbear.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chris Conley Live Performance

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Nile Coffee Shop — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening with the New Jersey sextet who have charted over three million sales worldwide since their reformation.

Hadestown

Times Vary — Ikeda Theater — Tickets start at $62 — Experience the award-winning musical that intertwines love stories from myth with captivating songs.