Good morning, Mesa.

Dolce Vita Gelato in Mesa will celebrate its 15th anniversary on May 15 from noon to 7 p.m. at 5251 E.

Brown Road when guests will enjoy a complimentary scoop (lemon or stracciatella) and a chance to win gift cards totaling $350.

Veteran Brandon Wallace was killed on September 15 while riding his electric bicycle near University Drive when a driver without a license ran a red light—Mesa PD submitted his case to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, which is still reviewing the matter.

Design journalist Leilani Marie Labong said that Arizona architects are drawing on Frank Lloyd Wright's ideas to build cool structures using thick stone walls and local rock to mirror the desert's look.

Modern firms like Phoenix Studio Ma will blend these old techniques with new technology—helping them design sustainable buildings to handle the summer heat.

Families interested in enrolling for grades 7–12 in the 2025-26 academic year will join campus tours at ASU Prep Polytechnic STEM High School to learn about academic programs and enrollment options.

The school invites families to gather key details that will help them plan ahead—providing a clearer path for future education.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed bill HB 2109—the Arizona End Organ Harvesting Act—that lets insurers and the Medicaid agency limit coverage for organ transplants when the organ or the surgery is linked to China, following a 2019 report on forced organ harvesting.

Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a new law on May 9 that lets drivers with communication disabilities choose to share their status with officers through their vehicle registration or ID—this law, shaped by input from local law enforcement and inspired by an Arizona family's concerns, will take effect 90 days after the legislative session ends.

Solari Crisis and Human Services worked with Gov. Katie Hobbs, APS and other stakeholders to secure the funds needed for Arizona’s 211 service, which costs $3.5M a year but still needs $1.5M.

The governor’s office said funding is extended through November—stakeholders are set to develop a long-term plan to keep the vital service running.

On Friday, an Arizona federal judge granted a temporary injunction to delay the Oak Flat land transfer from the U.S. Forest Service to Resolution Copper — he ruled that Apache Stronghold’s claims of irreparable harm to an Apache holy site in Tonto National Forest warrant a pause until the U.S. Supreme Court reviews the petition. The legal hold follows a Phoenix hearing and will continue until the nation's highest court makes a decision.

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.

Deafheaven Concert

6-11 p.m. — Nile Theater — $100/ea — Catch Deafheaven live in Mesa for an unforgettable night of music.

Big Patio Party with Live Music by Jacobe

2-5 p.m. — Pedal Haus Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy spacious outdoor vibes with live tunes and craft brews in Downtown Mesa.