Good morning, Mesa.

Child Crisis Arizona hosted its annual Lunch for Love event on Oct.

30 in Mesa—nearly 500 guests raised over $1M in one hour to support foster care, adoption, and wellness programs. The funds will help provide early education, counseling, and wraparound services for children and families in need.

Mathew Sandoval, a teaching professor at ASU’s Barrett Honors College and author of 'Día de los Muertos: A Chicano Arts Legacy,' explained that the holiday helps people cope with grief by honoring lost loved ones and reclaiming Mexican heritage through art rooted in the civil rights movement. A related exhibit will be held at the Hispanic Research center at ASU through early December—offering the community a chance to learn about its deep cultural roots.

Mesa pediatrician Dr. Ruth Tan Lim donated funds in early October to ASU’s MIX Center in downtown Mesa that provided seed funding for a community artist residency at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts—resulting in the production shop being named after her.

MCC is hosting STEAM Night with free, hands-on science and art activities—while a film called Forward!

To The Moon is shown in the MCC Planetarium.

Mesa Leadership Training and Development Program announced its new board of directors to train local leaders—Alison Stoltman, a Mesa Leadership graduate, will serve as board chair for 2025‑26 while Kim Williams remains treasurer and takes on the role of chair‑elect.

Friday Night Fever Week 10 delivered high school football scores Friday night as Mesa lost 41-33 to Basha while Sunnyslope beat McClintock 28-7, Williams Field won 21-10 over Higley, Liberty beat O’Connor 49-17, Chandler won 28-22 over Pinnacle, Centennial beat Boulder Creek 49-17, Notre Dame won 37-23 over Desert Mountain, and Horizon beat Chaparral 38-16. The games, held across Phoenix, showed a mix of close matchups and one-sided wins — each team competed hard for key victories this season.

Mesa Networking Event

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee — Network with entrepreneurs to amplify your influence and grow your business.

TRSH Concert

6-9 p.m. — The Underground — Tickets starting at $70 — Experience an unforgettable event with TRSH performing live in Mesa.

Forward! To the Moon Planetarium Show

5-10 p.m. — Mesa Community College Planetarium — Reserved tickets required — Experience a captivating planetarium show exploring lunar adventures at Astronomy Night.

Mesa Night Market

4-9 p.m. — AZ International Marketplace — Free entry — Explore a vibrant showcase of local food and anime vendors at this diverse Asian food festival.

The Jins Live Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — The Underground — Tickets from $95 — Experience an unforgettable live music event with The Jins at The Underground in Mesa.

Dixon Dallas Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating sounds of emerging country artist Dixon Dallas in an intimate setting.

Mesa Networking

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in donation — Connect with entrepreneurs and influencers to foster meaningful collaborations and business growth.

Arizona WordPress Meetup - Monthly Meetup

6:30-8:30 p.m. — CO+HOOTS Coworking | Mesa — Free entry — Engage in a hands-on session about utilizing Gravity Forms with a touch of Jetpack Forms.

Corbin Live Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Nile Theater — Check website for prices — Experience the captivating and raw music of Corbin, who prioritizes vulnerability in his artistry.

Fitz and the Tantrums Live Concert

4-10 p.m. — Vertuccio Farms — Ticket prices vary — Experience the high-energy hits from the multi-platinum band Fitz and The Tantrums.