Mesa
Today
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Mesa grandmother was scammed by a contractor who took money to build a mini wrestling ring for her grandkids until two locals helped; Mariana Van Meter donated wrestling mats and contractor Cesar Ontiveros built the complete ring in her backyard, delighting her grandchildren (Christan and Austin). ABC15 Arizona
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mesa’s planning and zoning board conditionally approved a proposed data center project at the northeast corner of Pecos and Crismon roads. The project awaits city council approval, and some residents (concerned about water usage and health issues) are seeking a halt to the build. ABC15 Arizona
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mesa staff and consultants pitched a proposal today to replace the current Natural History Museum building at 53 N. Macdonald with a 288,000 sqft mixed-use facility — including a hotel, interactive exhibits, dining, and retail spaces — with $6 million set aside over the next two years to refine the plan. The Mesa Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mesa Community College is accepting online applications for the Mesa College Promise program, which covers two years of tuition & fees at MCC for eligible local high school graduates and adults 25 and older for the 2026-27 academic year. Applications are due by June 22. Mesa Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A coalition of Colorado River water users from Arizona has asked Congress for $2 billion in new federal drought funding — the funds would help conserve water and support farming, cities and tribes amid a 26-year megadrought. KJZZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Amidst triple-digit heat, Mesa’s Human Services Department and community partners have activated a new day respite center at Christ Church, 655 E. University Drive (open 9:30-6:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday) along with multiple cooling centers and hydration stations to help residents beat the heat. Mesa Independent
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The Power Card Show – Summer Splash
5 PM – 5 PM — Mesa Convention Center — Check event page for costs — A multi-day collectibles event uniting card enthusiasts and vendors from across the Southwest.
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The Cab Concert
6:30-9 p.m. — Nile Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the emotionally rich sound of The Cab, a pop-rock band from Las Vegas.
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Pradabagshawty Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Underground At Nile Theater — Tickets from $146 — Experience the electrifying performance of Pradabagshawty in an unforgettable live event.
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Arankai Live Performance
3:30-7:30 a.m. — The Underground — Tickets from $48 — Experience an unforgettable live show from Arankai in Mesa.
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Music Bingo Night
6-8 p.m. — Encore at Eastmark HOA — Free entry — Test your music knowledge in a fun bingo game format!
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BRICK CONVENTION | LEGO Fan Expo
10 AM – 1 PM — Mesa Amphitheatre — Tickets required — Explore amazing LEGO creations, meet artists, and enjoy hands-on building activities.
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Harleys After Dark Party
5-11 p.m. — Desert Wind Harley-Davidson — Free entry — Enjoy a fun evening with complimentary dinner and drinks at this community gathering.
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Mesa Arizona Business Networking
11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 for non-members after two visits — Engage in structured networking designed for real relationships among local entrepreneurs.
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Infected Rain Live
6-9 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — Tickets required — Experience an energetic blend of modern metal with Infected Rain.
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Jake Shimabukuro Concert
7:30 PM — Tom and Janet Ikeda Theater — Starts at $52.50 — Experience the magical sounds of the ukulele with virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro and special guest Henry Kapono.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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