Good morning, Mesa.

Deandre Johnson, 33, was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for attacking a child safety worker in Mesa in November 2024 by using a chokehold that left the victim unconscious and was livestreamed for all to see.

Mark and Maggie O’Connor will perform on October 9 at Mesa Arts Center.

The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Virginia G. Piper Repertory Theater—tickets start at $39.

Sculptor Bobby Zokaites has installed his new public art piece “A Time Machine Called Tinaja” in a local park in Mesa—featuring two arches that measure 16 feet and 19 feet tall and mimic flowing water.

He said the design was shaped with input from high school art classes to reflect community spirit and the region’s desert water mythos.

Grammy-winning America will perform at Mesa Arts Center on Saturday, Sept.

20— their show starts at 7 p.m. at the Tom and Janet Ikeda Theater with tickets starting at $66.75.

The Mesa City Council will meet at 5:45 p.m. Monday, Sept 8 at 20 E.

Main St. to recommend a series 12 liquor license for Pizzicata-Mesa — a restaurant serving lunch and dinner — which is sought on behalf of Pope Legacy Ventures LLC with David Lynn Pope as its agent.

Arizona Rep. Ansari called for immediate oversight and better medical care at ICE detention centers after her visit to the Eloy Detention Center near Phoenix, where immigrants like Yari—who has battled cancer for over 10 years—did not receive proper specialist treatment.

She said 98 detainees reported problems with insufficient water and medicine and feared retaliation for speaking out.

Legacy Park is a planned 200-acre mixed-use development in southeast Mesa from developer Vestar that will include a resort, high-end retail, dining and nearly 2,400 offices and apartments — one of the largest such projects proposed in Arizona.

Youth flag football registration continues as Mesa invites kids to join NFL Co-Ed and Girls Leagues plus a Kinder Clinic for ages 5 and 6; the Kinder Clinic starts on Sept.

12, the Co-Ed league for ages 7-14 begins on Sept. 15, and the Girls League for ages 8-12 opens on Oct. 2. Registration fees are low, scholarships and discounts up to 50% are available, and coaches are background-checked for safe play.

Ken Carson Live Concert

8-11 p.m. — Mesa Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night with hip-hop sensation Ken Carson performing hits from his chart-topping album More Chaos.

Mesa Networking Event

11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee for guests — Connect with entrepreneurs and grow your business in a supportive community.

ANCIIENTS Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Underground — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of mesmerizing tunes by Dearest as they perform their hit songs.

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo Mesa

Various hours — Mesa Convention Center — Admission fee may apply — Explore an extensive range of crafts, workshops, and shopping opportunities at this vibrant arts and crafts fair.

Filipino Night Market: Food and Culture Festival

4-9 p.m. — AZ International Marketplace — Free entry — Celebrate Filipino culture with delicious food from local vendors in a vibrant night market atmosphere.

Sunday Evening Recital: Amy & Alina Dampt

6:30-7:00 p.m. — Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center — Free entry — Enjoy an inspired performance of beautiful sacred music by flutist and harpist duo Amy and Alina Dampt.

All-Star Sports for Toddlers

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Eagles Community Center — $14 Mesa resident / $16 Non-resident — A fun, non-competitive introduction to sports for toddlers aged 2-6.

Mesa Arizona Business Networking

11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee — Connect with entrepreneurs and influencers to enhance your business network and growth.

Country & Latin Dance Party

4-7 p.m. — Creative Dance Collective — $20 CLASS + PARTY | $10 PARTY ONLY — Dance the afternoon away with social favorites like Salsa, Two-step, and more.

Book Signing with Emily Chavez

6:30-8 p.m. — Half Price Books — Ticket includes book purchase — Meet Crochet or Cry creator Emily Chavez and get your copy of Spooky Tapestry Crochet signed.