Good morning, Mesa.

Lucid bought a Nikola manufacturing site in Coolidge and a development center in the Valley after Nikola filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month.

The company will hire about 300 former Nikola employees to strengthen its local electric vehicle production.

The Mesa Police Department reported nine robberies of individuals from April 17 to 23 including one incident at 9:26 p.m. on April 17 along a highway/road/alley/sidewalk—further details are pending investigation.

Danielle Wood is a ceramics artist and teacher in the Valley who uses ocean-inspired forms to create abstract sculptures despite living in the desert—she blends her background in painting with a passion for coral reef textures.

Mesa's Neon Garden will open May 15 at 7 p.m. behind The Post at 26 N.

Macdonald as a new outdoor space displaying six restored neon signs from the 1940s to 1970s, and the project is a partnership between the City and the Mesa Preservation Foundation + it aims to bring the city's vibrant history to life for residents and visitors.

An 84-bed medical respite center for unhoused people recovering from illness or injury will be built in Mesa — a nonprofit held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 6.

Enemies & Lovers: A Fantasy Book Event

12 PM – 11 PM — Mesa Convention Center — Ticketed event — Celebrate the enchanting world of fantasy tropes and meet authors at this immersive themed weekend.

Big Patio Party with Collin Freestone

2-5 p.m. — Pedal Haus Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy live reggae music in a spacious brewery setting in downtown Mesa.

Diana Krall Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Ikeda Theater — Last-minute tickets available — Experience a captivating evening with jazz singer Diana Krall in Mesa, AZ.

The Story of the Phoenix East Valley Partnership

7-8 p.m. — Mesa Arts Center — Free entry — Discover how the Phoenix East Valley Partnership has shaped the region for over 40 years.

Rolling Quartz Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Nile Theater — Tickets available — Experience the energetic sounds of the Korean rock girl band ROLLING QUARTZ on their U.S. tour.

Big Patio Party: Live Music with KAILIN Kentigian Duo

2-5 p.m. — Pedal Haus Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy a spacious brewery atmosphere while listening to live music from the KAILIN Kentigian Duo.

Sunday Evening Recital Featuring Britney Freeman

6:30-7:00 p.m. — Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center — Free entry — Enjoy a lovely evening of vocal performance by Britney Freeman.

AGG 2025 Conference

7 AM – 1 PM — Delta Hotels Phoenix Mesa — Early Bird rates available — Engage in a week of education, excellence, and community in sunny Mesa, Arizona.

Public Serpents: Live Music by TOB

7-8:30 p.m. — The Underground — Free entry — Enjoy a dynamic blend of punk, grunge, reggae, ska, rock, and hip-hop from Phoenix's own Thomas O'Brien.

Mesa Arts Chamber Concerts: Chamber Strings

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Arts Center — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening of curated chamber music performed by small ensembles.