Mesa
Today
Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Food truck owners in the Valley face rising gas prices nearly $5 per gallon, forcing them to adjust operations and reduce food costs while battling increased generator and refrigerator fuel use in heat; each tank fill can now exceed $100. 12 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA figures from March 26 show that the Phoenix-Mesa area recorded an average gas price of $4.88 per gallon—the lowest in metro Phoenix amid rates rising about $1.40 since last year. Prices statewide and in surrounding suburbs remain above the national average. The Arizona Republic
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 130 teen girls gathered in Tempe on Saturday at the Girls Change the World Summit at Rio Salado College Conference Center to attend workshops in leadership, financial literacy and success tips, with organizers awarding certificates for college credit — a full-day event by The Girls Rule Foundation. 12 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A 230-lot residential development with a homeowners association is planned for 38 acres at South Hawes Road and East Mesquite Street after a 6–0 vote by the Mesa Planning and Zoning Board on Mar. 25 (the project features common areas, paths, and trails). Mesa Independent
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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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Mesa Arizona Business Networking
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Join a structured networking group focused on building reliable referral relationships.
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Black Violin's Full Circle Tour
12:30-10 p.m. — Ikeda Theater — Tickets start at $52 — Experience a transformative performance blending classical and hip-hop music reflecting on personal journeys.
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D.R.I. Concert
6-9 p.m. — Nile Theater — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy an electrifying night with D.R.I. at Nile Theater.
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Live Music with Pretty Slick
5-7 p.m. — Encore at Eastmark HOA & Clubhouse — $5 entry — Enjoy the sounds of Pretty Slick on the event lawn.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
In life, you need either inspiration or desperation.
~ Tony Robbins
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