Good morning, East Mesa. Highs near 100 through Friday mean the calendar says fall before the weather does.
Live music on Saguaro Lake tonight
A live-music cruise leaves from Saguaro Lake Marina tonight at 5 PM, putting an evening on the water on East Mesa’s calendar.
Key facts
- Thursday, October 8, at 5 PM.
- Saguaro Lake Marina, 14011 N Bush Hwy.
- The listing combines a lake cruise with live music; it does not specify the performer, ticket price, or trip length.
For east-side residents whose usual music stops are along Power Road or in Las Sendas, this one starts at the marina on Bush Highway.
Check the cruise listing for booking details and updates before heading out.
The weekend and a Wednesday stop
- 🥋 Jiu-jitsu competition Saturday. The AZB Jiu-Jitsu Southwest Classic runs October 10 at Arizona Athletic Grounds, Fieldhouse C. Event details.
- 🥎 Softball at the Diamonds Complex. Triple Crown Fastpitch’s Dancing in the Desert is scheduled October 10 at Arizona Athletic Grounds. Event details.
- 🃏 Pokémon decks at Red Mountain Library. School-age players meet Wednesday, October 14, at 3:30 PM for Trading Card Game Club. Club details.
Around East Mesa
🏀 Winter recreation registration is open. East Mesa families can now register for Mesa’s 2026-2027 winter youth sports season. Adult recreation programs are also included in the city’s registration announcement. Browse registration information.
🎸 Jimmy Eat World gets a Mesa library card. Mesa Public Library revealed a limited-edition card featuring the Mesa band as part of the library’s 120th anniversary celebration. The announcement does not specify availability at Red Mountain Library, so check the card announcement before making a special trip.
Around the Valley
Three Thursday-night options beyond the east side, starting in downtown Mesa.
🎸 The Rush Tribute Project at Mesa Arts Center. Thursday, October 8, at 7:30 PM in Ikeda Theater. A Rush-focused concert without the drive to Phoenix. Tickets.
🎤 Grey Day Tour in Phoenix. $uicideboy$ and Shoreline Mafia share the bill at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on Thursday, October 8, at 6:30 PM. Two rap acts on the same evening’s lineup. Tickets.
🤠 PBR: Teams in Glendale. The rodeo event comes to Desert Diamond Arena on Thursday, October 8, at 7:45 PM. An arena-sports option for a night that otherwise leans heavily toward concerts. Tickets.