Mesa Arts Center Drag Christmas Performance

At a glance

• What: Residents objected to an upcoming drag-themed Christmas performance at the Mesa Arts Center, a publicly funded facility.
• Where it stands: Public comment only at two meetings; Council made no response and took no action in the minutes.
• Next: None scheduled.

Detail

• August 31, 2026: Mary Maybeno raised the appropriateness for a publicly funded facility, age restrictions, community standards and the city's nondiscrimination ordinance.
• September 28, 2026: Chris Hamlet opposed the performance on religious grounds and family values and asked Council to prioritize the issue.

Sources

• City Council minutes, September 28, 2026: https://mesa.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1336055&GUID=AB5E66D7-A3F6-42F4-A52E-DBFE64BF3BFF
• City Council minutes, August 31, 2026: https://mesa.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1336057&GUID=65964466-1B4F-4473-B006-90EC32D2EB2D

Log

2026-09-28 - City Council

Chris Hamlet spoke in opposition during items from citizens present.

2026-08-31 - City Council

Mary Maybeno spoke in opposition during items from citizens present.