Mesa
Today
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Mesa Independent
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KJZZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Mesa Tribune
- ➤ 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. The Arizona Republic
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Mesa Independent
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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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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.
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Hadestown
Times Vary — Ikeda Theater — Tickets start at $62 — Experience the award-winning musical that intertwines love stories from myth with captivating songs.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Time magnifies the margin between success and failure. It will multiply whatever you feed it.
~ James Clear
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