CHICAGO — With Cinco de Mayo across the nook, there are many methods Chicagoans can have a good time the Mexican vacation throughout town, from dwell mariachi and music to day events and Latin-inspired eats like a rooster tinga pizza.
We’ve additionally bought an inventory of the way to have a good time Cinco de Mayo — a vacation honoring the Mexican military’s victory over the French within the Battle of Puebla in 1862 — in Little Village, the Mexican capital of the Midwest. Discover that checklist right here.
Right here’s a roundup of 18 methods to have a good time Cinco de Mayo in different neighborhoods, too:
All Weekend
Celebrations At Cafe El Tapatio
Saturday-Monday
Cafe El Tapatio, 3400 N. Ashland Ave.
Lakeview’s Cafe El Tapatio is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with festivities all weekend lengthy, together with dwell music 7 p.m. Saturday, ’80s and ’90s Latin hits and bottomless mimosas 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday and dwell mariachi 7 p.m. Monday.
The restaurant is open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Study extra right here.
Saturday
Cinco De Mayo Vendor Present
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
Halfway Chamber BizHub, 6422 W. Archer Ave.
Store from dozens of native distributors at this native market and craft present celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Distributors embody Encantos De Yari, Bebes Customs LLC, Luxurious Delight Candle Firm, Corazon Mixteco, Mama’s World and extra.
Cinco De Mayo Drag Brunch
11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday
Lark, 3441 N. Halsted St.
This Cinco de Mayo drag brunch with Venus Carangi and Gaby Badu options Latin tunes, bottomless drinks and mocktails, a candy breakfast starter and a alternative of entree.
Study extra and get tickets for $59.95 right here.
Fusion Fiesta: Cinco De Derby
11 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Saturday
Mariano’s, 3145 S. Ashland Ave.
Take pleasure in meals, drinks and festivities at this Bridgeport celebration “combining the most effective of Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby.” There will likely be a particular efficiency by the Benito Juarez Group Academy mariachi band, piñatas, a taco truck and native foods and drinks distributors.
Study extra right here.
Cinco De Mayo Latin Home Occasion
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday
Blazed Bakery, 2415 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Blazed Bakery will likely be enjoying Latin beats to have a good time Cinco de Mayo this weekend. Groove to the music whereas having fun with edibles and “elevated treats” at this 21+ bakery.
Study extra and RSVP without cost right here.
Cinco De Mayo Pizza Celebration
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday
Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co., 465 N. McClurg Court docket
Streeterville pizzeria Robert’s Pizza is commemorating Cinco de Mayo with pies, a dwell mariachi band and specials accessible by means of Monday. These menu objects embody a $30 margarita flight, a rooster tinga pizza, shrimp ceviche and flan. Diners can seize a seat on the dog-friendly patio or inside.
Study extra right here.
Cinco De Mayo Market
Midday-4 p.m. Saturday
Conscious Baking Cafe, 1942 W. Montrose Ave.
Have a good time Cinco de Mayo with Mexican meals, mole, drinks, crafts and music at this outside mini market. Native distributors embody The Chunky Scones, El Molcajete Sauces, Etcho In Chicago Customized Crafts and extra.
Study extra right here.
Cinco De Mayo Rooftop Day Occasion
Midday-6 p.m. Saturday
Selva Rooftop, 311 N. Morgan St.
Have a good time Cinco de Mayo with dwell DJs, free welcome photographs and festivities atop Selva Rooftop.
Study extra and get tickets for $20-$30 right here.
Margarita Fest
2-5 p.m. Saturday
Headquarters Beercade, 213 W. Institute Place
Have a good time Cinco de Mayo with Margarita Fest, serving specialty margaritas and tacos.
Study extra and purchase $25 tickets right here.
Cinco De Mayo Paint & Sip
7-10 p.m. Saturday
7511 W. Belmont Ave.
Take pleasure in cantaritos, or Mexican cocktails combining tequila and citrus, with music whereas portray at this Cinco de Mayo-themed workshop. Friends are invited to convey household and buddies, and all portray provides will likely be supplied, together with canvas, paint and brushes.
Study extra and RSVP for $30 right here.
Sunday
Cinco De Mayo Margarita Fest
2-8 p.m. Sunday
By no means Have I Ever, 2247 N. Lincoln Ave.
Lincoln Park bar By no means Have I Ever is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a daylong social gathering with DJs, performances, a meals vendor and many tequila and mezcal.
Study extra and get tickets for $5-$25 right here.
Fairly Women Love Tacos: A Cinco De Mayo Day Occasion
2-8 p.m. Sunday
The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. West
This fourth annual social gathering options a few of Chicago’s prime taco cooks, margaritas, DJs, dwell artwork and extra.
Study extra and get tickets beginning at $20 right here.
Monday & Past
Cinco De Mayo Celebration At Spirits & Spice Chicago
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday
Spirits & Spice Chicago, 835 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 8005
This Cinco de Mayo celebration options Mexican-inspired cocktails plus 20 % off all Spirits & Spice merchandise from Mexico.
Study extra right here.
Cinco De Mayo
5 p.m. Monday
Carnivale, 702 W. Fulton Market
Pan-Latin restaurant Carnivale is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with Latin-inspired dishes and cocktails plus dwell music and dance performances.
Reservations are inspired. Study extra and RSVP right here.
Cinco De Mayo Skate & Bowl Fiesta
5-8 p.m. Monday
MLK Skating & Bowling Middle, 1219 W. 76th St.
This family-friendly Cinco de Mayo celebration options skating, bowling, strolling tacos accessible for buy, pink and inexperienced glow sticks, sport playing cards, music and giveaways.
Admission is $12 and skate leases are $4, two video games of bowling are $12 and bowling shoe leases are $4. There’s an $11 spectator free for adults who don’t plan on skating or bowling. Study extra right here.
An Agave Affair
6-9 p.m. Monday
401 N. Morgan St.
Latin American restaurant Tabú and Atomic Hospitality Group are internet hosting Chicago’s third annual tasting occasion, An Agave Affair. Attendees will pattern a novel assortment of tequilas and mezcals, together with new merchandise and outdated favorites poured by consultants. There can even be agave-friendly bites from Tabú’s kitchen.
Study extra and reserve a spot right here.
Ximena Sariñana
6:30 p.m. Monday
Outset, 1675 N. Elston Ave.
Chicagoans can have a good time Cinco de Mayo with acclaimed, Latin Grammy-nominated artist Ximena Sariñana, who will carry out on the Bucktown venue on Cinco de Mayo.
Tickets are $30 right here.
Cinco De Mayo At State & Lake Chicago Tavern
Monday-Wednesday
State and Lake Chicago Tavern, 201 N. State St.
Chicagoans can get pleasure from a particular Tex-Mex menu at State and Lake Chicago Tavern to have a good time Cinco de Mayo. The menu will likely be accessible Monday-Wednesday, that includes objects like tableside guacamole, coctél de camarón, al pastor fish tacos, pork and chorizo pozole, vanilla-sugar conchas, Oaxaca espresso and extra.
Study extra right here.
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