Good morning, Mesa.

Downtown Mesa Sunset Market is happening today from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Macdonald & Main Street and will feature live music, local vendors, and food for visitors.

Funeral arrangements for Firefighter Mark Keller of the Mesa Fire and Medical Department have been finalized after he was found dead on duty May 6.

Viewing took place Wednesday, May 14 at Bunker Family Funeral Home Garden Chapel—33 N. Centennial Way, and his procession at 8:15 a.m. and funeral service at 10 a.m. take place today at Mission Community Church—4450 E. Elliot Road in Gilbert.

United Sound, a Mesa music education program for special education students, received a $12,500 grant from Arizona Financial Credit Union through its local causes program on May 14th—funding that will help expand its music classes.

Arizona construction workers can now start earlier this summer to reduce heat-related illness, with shifts allowed to begin at (5 a.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. on Saturdays) from May 1 to Oct.

15. Gov. Katie Hobbs signed the law Tuesday, and it went into effect immediately statewide.

Military leaders and congressional officials stressed that the Apache attack helicopter built in Mesa remains essential for future combat despite the rise of drone warfare.

The Army is modernizing the AH-64E model with improved radar, range and manned-unmanned teaming capabilities—Congress must approve funding to keep the production line open.

The Downtown Mesa Association shared plans to boost downtown with better parking, a new mobile information kiosk, and more free family events.

Its May 8 presentation outlined a $1.04 million contract for cleanup, event production, and maintenance ahead of a city council vote on May 19 (which includes a $50,000 special event parking fund).

A new law in Arizona changes the missing persons alert system to cover everyone with cognitive disabilities and renames it the Seek and Find Alert System—covering all ages and requiring law enforcement to act without delay.

Advocates believe the law will improve response times and ensure that every life matters.

Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill on May 7 that makes it a state crime to set up encampments at state universities, and school administrators must order those involved to leave immediately or face arrest for trespassing.

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.

Perfect Pooch Alumni Social Event

7:45-9:00 a.m. — Red Mountain Park — Free entry — Enjoy a group walk with fellow dog lovers to reinforce training skills in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Engineering for Kids Summer STEM Camp

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Slick City Action Park — Price varies — Explore the fun of design and physics in creative 3D printing and theme park management activities.