Mesa
Today
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Mesa Arizona Temple will host the annual Jesus the Christ: The Mesa Easter Pageant starting Wednesday, Mar. 25 at 8 p.m. at 525 E. Main St., Mesa (the event runs until April 4 except March 29 and 30) and admission is free. East Valley Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Mesa is building hotels swiftly as economic developers report that visitor numbers are outpacing current lodging options. New projects are planned to ease the shortage and expand available space. ABC15 Arizona
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mesa Community College has been accepting online applications through June 22 for the Mesa College Promise program aimed at covering two years of tuition for eligible local high school graduates and Mesa residents at least 25 (including adults who have not attended college before) as part of a public-private partnership. Mesa Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arizona utility regulators repealed the state's renewable energy standards that have required utilities to get 15% of their power from renewables since 2006. The Corporation Commission made the vote earlier this March, a decision that may affect energy prices for taxpayers. KJZZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Maricopa County health officials presented their 2026 heat response plan Monday to expand cooling centers and outreach in Mesa and other cities, responding to last year’s decline in heat-related deaths (425 compared to 608 and 645 in prior years). The plan represents the final ARPA-funded season for these efforts. 12 News
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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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He Is Legend
6-9 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — Tickets from $40 — Enjoy an unforgettable live performance by He Is Legend in Mesa, AZ.
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