Margaritaville

Phoenix Event Complex

2247 N. 99th Ave.

More than a dozen hard rock and nu-metal bands will perform, including Chevelle, Drowning Pool, Static-X, Saliva, Powerman 5000, and Steel Panther. Noon-10 p.m. $30-$98. Visit www.epitickets.com.

West Valley Art Museum

17420 N. Avenue of the Arts, Surprise

The Cinco de Mayo Festival will offer a stunning array of traditional music and dance performances (including flamenco and ballet folklorico), as well as arts and crafts, piñatas, food and drink, and the "Mayan Mysteries" exhibition by photographer Willis Peterson. 4:30-8:30 p.m. $7 adults, $5 members, $4 teens, and $2 for kids age 5-12 (includes entry to the museum and exhibits). Call 623-972-0635.

RESTAURANTS

Los Compadres

2350 W. Northern Ave.

The jazz ensemble of trumpet player Tom Miles, pianist David Valdivia, bassist Vic Kottner, drummer Tom Goodwin, and guitarist Dick Curtis performs. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Call 602-864-0043.

McDuffy's Grille

980 E. Pecos Rd.

Saturday Cinco Party with DJ Sean in the mix, $2 Dos Equis, $4 Sol de Mexico tequila shots, $5 house margaritas and more. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Call 480-966-8200.

BARS & CLUBS

Club DWNTWN

702 N. Central Ave.

The turntablist trio of DJs Rubass, Fredo, and Big Latin spin reggaeton, bachata, rock en español, and other Latin jams all night. 9:30 p.m.-4 a.m. $10. Call 602-258-8343.

Jackson's on Third

245 E. Jackson St.

Latin SNL featuring the turntablists of Ritmo Latino (including Villin, Madd Rich, and DJ Big Latin) blasting out the hottest reggaeton, hip-hop, old-school, and Latin vibes all night. Free before 10 p.m. Visit www.rleaz.com for cover and guest list access.

Pennie Lee's

12417 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale

Power 98.3 hosts an evening of Latin hip-hop artists, including Chingo Bling, Lil' Rob, Knoc-Turn'al, Cash-P, Indaskreet, Social, Jesse Thomas, and more. 7 p.m. $20 pre-sale, $30 at the door, $45 for VIP admission (which includes access to a backstage bar and complimentary buffet). Visit www.famoentertainment.com.

Sandbar Mexican Grill

9868 W. Northern Ave., Peoria

10050 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

The "Cinco de Sandbar" celebration returns for its fifth straight year. Fifty tons of sand will transform the parking lots of each location into beach parties all weekend. Scottsdale will host live music from EastonAshe on Saturday at 8 p.m., with the annual dodgeball tournament going down place on Sunday. (Co-ed teams of nine are involved, with a $150 entry fee and $1,000 cash prize for first). Over at Peoria, activities include a bikini contest on Saturday, Chihuahua races and a taco-eating contest on Sunday, and live music and cornhole tournaments on both days. Open until 2 a.m. Also runs Sunday, May 3. Call 480-998-8845 or 623-877-6444 for cover.

Silver Martini & Wine Bar

136 E. Washington St.

Get your groove on at Sabado de Sabor with DJ Skandalis and DJ Astonish spinning cumbia, merengue, salsa, bachata, hip-hop, and reggaeton. Specials include $2 Tequila until midnight, and $2 Mexican imports and 50-cent Tecate until 11. Ladies free until 10:30 p.m. Visit www.surgenights.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 3

SPECIAL EVENTS

Chandler Center for the Arts

250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler

The Salt River Brass presents its "Fiesta!" celebration, which features an exotic selection of music from Spain and Latin America, including the Xavier Cugat Orchestra's El Cumbanchero, the Marcha de Zacatecas, Raphael Mendez's La Virgin de la Macarena, and Silvestre Revueltas' symphonic poem Sensemayá. 3 p.m. $15-$10 adults, $13-$18 seniors and students. Call 602-334-4556 or visit www.saltriverbrass.org.

Food City Cinco de Mayo Festival

Jefferson St. between 1st & 5th Aves.

The Latino festival concludes, offering a second day of food and drink vendors, games, and plenty of activities. Live music will be offered from Los Horoscopos, Augie Meyers, Charlie Rich Jr., Little Joe y La Familia, Ruben Ramos and the Mexican Revolution, and others. Noon-10 p.m. $7 for adults, free for kids 12 and under. Call 602-279-4669.

BARS & CLUBS

Fuego Bar & Grill

9118 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson

Family Day benefiting United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association featuring a car show, face painting, live music, and free ice cream. 3-10 p.m. Call 623-478-7300.

TUESDAY, MAY 5

Special Events

Casino Arizona

524 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale

Chris Reid (a.k.a. Kid of Kid-N-Play fame) headlines the Cinco de Mayo Comedy Fiesta, which also features Jill-Michele Melean from Reno 911, MADtv cut-up Johnny Sanchez, and Rudy Moreno. 8 p.m. $25. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

RESTAURANTS

Arriba Mexican Grill

Five Valley locations

In addition to its regular menu of Mexican eats, each Arriba location will offer promo giveaways from Budweiser, Sauza, and Corona, as well as drink specials, DJs, and more. Call 602-265-9112.

Aunt Chilada's

7330 N. Dreamy Draw Dr.

Cinco de Mayo party featuring mariachi and salsa bands, live music by The Chris Parker Project, promo giveaways, food and drinks, and more. 3 p.m.-2 a.m. $10. Call 602-944-1286.

Chronic Tacos

15 E. 6th St., Tempe

Food and drink specials will be available, with Cruz Tequila providing giveaways. Open until 2 a.m. Call 480-557-8226.

Dos Gringos Chandler

1361 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler

A massive Cinco de Mayo party is planned, promising live music, beer pong, Wii games, DJs, and more. $5. Call 480-855-3303.

K O'Donnell's American Bar & Grill

14850 N. Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale

Specials on Modelo, Corona, Dos Equis, and margaritas are available all day, as well as live music 4-8 p.m., authentic Mexican food, $1 tacos. 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Call 480-922-7200.