Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Restaurant Week will run from May 15 to May 24, when over 200 restaurants offer three-course prix-fixe meals (priced at $33, $44, or $55) statewide. Menus are posted online May 1. 12 News
- ➤ Mesa residents now register for summer camps and recreation programs, covering sports, youth camps, teen tournaments plus adaptive activities. They can sign up online or at 708 W. Baseline Road; non-residents begin registration Monday, Apr. 13 and summer pool passes start May 23. Mesa Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Families can enjoy craft activities at Family Day at the Museum on Saturday, Apr. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon at Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum (1 E. Main St.) at Mesa Arts Center. The event will feature a crochet workshop, jewelry-making with buttons and beads and gallery storytime. Mesa Independent
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Arizona gas prices continue rising compared to last year; Phoenix reached an average of $4.95 per gallon on April 6 while diesel hit $6.18 (below summer 2022 highs). Experts forecast further hikes and drivers may notice price variations with Tucson at $4.58 and Las Vegas near $5. 12 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Interagency Fire Center released a forecast predicting above average fire danger in April with red conditions in May and June and regular risk in July due to monsoon storms. Firefighters are renewing training to prepare for a busy season. 12 News
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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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The Ramsey Show LIVE
7:00 p.m. — Piper Repertory Theater — $50 General Admission, $160.50 VIP — Experience a dynamic night with live interaction and an energizing Debt-Free Scream finale.
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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 — Build reliable referral relationships in a structured networking chapter focused on trust and follow-through.
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