Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Join the final Presby Pickins’ Flea Market on Saturday, April 4 at Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church (8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.). More than 50 vendors will offer art, crafts, food, and live music in a family-friendly event that supports local youth programs and community outreach initiatives. Mesa Independent
- ➤ Mesa celebrates Valley Bike Month in April with free cycling events + safety classes, bike-to-work ride and helmet giveaway designed for all ages. The events are scheduled for April 2, 10, 15 and 29 at various community locations. Mesa Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ GSBS Architects announced that its renovation of the Mesa Temple has received a prestigious Honor Award for Religious Architecture from the Faith and Form International Awards (recognizing a blend of history and modern systems). Mesa Independent
- ➤ Mesa businessman James Ballentyne plans to preserve a historic Queen Creek cotton gin by disassembling the building and reassembling it at an undetermined San Tan Valley site + he aims to save a piece of local history while QT begins construction for a convenience store this winter. East Valley Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Phoenix-area drivers can save on gas at membership warehouse clubs like Costco & Sam’s Club where a Mesa location offers prices as low as $4.29 per gallon, below Arizona's average of $4.63. Membership is required to access these discounts. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the D-backs hosted their home opener against the Tigers at Chase Field with ceremonies featuring Beauden Baumkirchner (a young fan celebrated for his inspiring recovery) and musician Joe Giacinto; after facing Detroit for three games, they will welcome the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. 12 News
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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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Salt River Brass: Inspiration Concert
3-6 p.m. — Ikeda Theater — $14.75 - $34.50 — Celebrate youth and music with performances from the Salt River Brass and special guests including the U.S. Army Brass Quintet.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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