MAY 2026 6   shopping, food trucks, live music, and raffles. The first 1,500 children receive a free book! azauthorbookfestival.com Cinco de Mayo Festival 12 p.m. at 1st Ave. and W. Washington St., Phoenix. Attendees can enjoy a full day of fun with this festival, featuring authentic foods, cultural performances by Baile Folklorico, and live musical performances from Tierra Legacy and Sheila E. There will also be a kid’s zone, games and giveaways. Proceeds benefit the Arvizu Scholarships and Grand Canyon University. Tickets are $15 for general admission and start at $40 for VIP. cincophx.com Cinco de Mayo Celebration 12 p.m. at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa, 4949 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale. Omni has a Cinco celebration ready to go! On-site at Taqueria Centro, the eatery will offer a tequila tasting, a live mariachi performance, a DJ, piñatas, margarita, taco and churro dishes and a special appearance by mini donkeys. Admission is free. omnihotels.com An Evening with Esteban 5:30 p.m. at the Hermosa Inn, 5530 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley. Join LON’s at the Hermosa for an intimate evening with Esteban, the legendary guitarist who studied under Master Andrés Segovia. Guests will be treated to a four-course dinner crafted by Executive Chef Brian Peterson all set to the music of one of the Southwest’s most celebrated performers. Admission is $275 per person. hermosainn.com  Mariachi Sol de Mexico 7 p.m. at The Madison Center for the Arts, 5601 N. 16th St., Phoenix. Spend your Cinco immersed in culture with the Mariachi Sol De México de José Hernández Cinco de Mayo celebration. This group – of which each member plays his own instrument – is the first mariachi ensemble nominated for a Grammy. It might be hard to stay in your seats at this performance. Tickets are $30-$65. themadison.org   Roars and Pours 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. It’s time to get wild for Happy Hour. Roars and Pours is a 21 and over event that boasts craft brews, wine and food options, and open walking trails. Attendees can also visit special exhibits, play lawn games and hear live music and entertainment. Tickets are $13. phoenixzoo.org  Derby Day Porch Party 1-4 p.m. at The Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. The Phoenician’s seventh annual Derby Day Porch Party at Mowry & Cotton is filled with Southern-inspired cocktails, cuisine and fun. Guests are encouraged to don their fanciest hats, dresses and suits for a chance to win prizes for several categories. A portion of the proceeds benefit After the Homestretch-Arizona, which protects the legacy of former racehorses through reconditioning, retraining and re-homing. Tickets start at $225. thephoenician.com Derby Day 1 p.m. at the Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. Join the Biltmore for the “fastest two minutes in sports” party – also known as the 152nd Run for the Roses horse race. Sip on traditional mint juleps, hear live music, sample Blade and Bow Bourbon or check out the gourmet Southern-inspired cuisine while wearing your derby best – and don’t forget the hat (you could win the best-dressed contest). Tickets start at $180. arizonabiltmore.com Kentucky Derby Party 9 a.m. at R.T. O’Sullivan’s, 7575 N. 16th St., Phoenix. Break out the fancy hats and bow ties as the Kentucky Derby comes alive. There will be drink specials like $6 mimosas and Bloody Marys, or a $17 bottle of bubbly. Throughout the day, fans can follow the races in real time while dining on classic pub fare, cold pints, and festive cocktails. phoenix.rtosullivans.com  Plated and Staged 3:30 p.m. at Herberger Theater, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. Fine dining and entertainment are in store at Herberger Theater’s 11th annual Plated and Staged event. The evening begins at the theater with hors d’oeuvres, a wine pull, auctions and live music. Dinner will follow at another location, but folks won’t know where they’re dining until they get there. This event benefits the theater’s youth outreach programs. Tickets start at $315. herbergertheater.org Arizona Author Book Festival 10 a.m. at Warehouse 215, 215 E. Grant St., Phoenix. This free, family-friendly event celebrates all things books. Meet 40 Arizona authors, explore vendors, and enjoy story time, crafts, and activities in the Children’s Corner. There will also be neurodiversity-focused programming, Postino is teaming up with Cowtown S.K.A.T.E. to support youth and skate culture. At all Arizona locations, $1 from every glass or bottle of the Folk Machine Parts & Labor Red Blend sold will be donated to the nonprofit, which provides skate gear, safe spaces, and opportunities for underserved kids to grow through skateboarding and community connection. postino.com The Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children invites the community to its “Fill the Bus” school supply drive on May 6 from 4-6 p.m. Donations like backpacks, notebooks, and pencils will directly support children and families facing pediatric cancer. azcancerfoundation.org Arizona Restaurant Week is back for the spring season! This Valley-wide event offers various dining options for every palate – and from May 15-24, diners can get outside the neighborhood and try something new. Restaurants range from Southwestern favorites, comfort food and snacks, five-star dining, and everything in between. Prices range from $30-$50 per person. arizonarestaurantweek.com Valley Lutheran High School invites students up to ninth grade to its Summer 2026 Youth Sports Camps, offering a fun, skill- building environment led by experienced coaches. Camps emphasize athletics, confidence and character building. Offerings include basketball, football, cheer, softball and volleyball through two June sessions. Sessions are $75 per week and include a camp t-shirt. vlhs.org/camps Arizona Party Bike partnered with Hotel Solaya to relaunch its Pool Party Bike Crawl . Guests choose morning or afternoon rides and start with welcome drinks at Not My First Rodeo before cruising to 50 Shades of Rose on a decked-out party bike. The ride ends at Hotel Solaya with complimentary drinks, music, and a pool party atmosphere, plus perks like skip-the-line access and no cover charges. arizonapartybike.com At a fashion show hosted by Studio 93 Creative Academy, graduating design students unveiled their collections in a celebration of emerging talent. Valley Boutique joined the event, debuting an interactive pop-up shopping concept that allows guests to browse samples, scan QR codes, and purchase items for direct shipping. The brand plans to expand the experience across local businesses – stay tuned for May’s upcoming pop-ups. shopvalleyboutique.com Coming soon: The Beau Collective is bringing fitness, retail, and community to Phoenix. Founded and run by Arizona natives Whitney White Kozlowski and Sarah Duncan, the concept will offer HIIT-style classes, shopping, and gathering space for events and workshops. thebeaucollectivephx.com   Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Joyride (5202 N. Central Ave., Phoenix) with the queso birria taco, packed with birria beef, Mexican cheese, onion, cilantro, and rich consomé for $3.50 all day. Pair it with the limited-time Charred Piñarita, a mix of tequila, pineapple amaro, charred pineapple syrup, lime, and pineapple juice, available during all-day Happy Hour for $6. joyridetacohouse.com The Phoenician Tavern (6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale) will have food and drink specials from 3 to 6 p.m. Enjoy $9 draft Dos Equis Lagers, $11 traditional margaritas, or $3 off all signature cocktails. Snackable bites include $8 queso fundido with Oaxaca cheese and chorizo, chips and housemade charred tomato salsa, or spicy fried dill pickles; $10 spicy chicken wings; or $12 pull apart pretzels with cheddar ale dip. thephoenician.com The Mexicano (4801 E. Cactus Road, Scottsdale) will have live DJs spinning throughout the day and night, fire dancers, mariachi performances and a lineup of specialty cocktails and signature dishes. The festivities run Friday through Tuesday. themexicano.com Diego Pops (4338 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale) Happy Hour is offered seven days a week from 3-6 p.m. and features half off appetizers, $2 off beers, $6 Diego Margaritas made with 1800 Blanco Tequila, and $6 wine and sangria. diegopops.com Pita Jungle (4340 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix) is celebrating Cinco de Mayo at participating locations with $2 tacos and $4 house margaritas. pitajungle.com   

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