Your Guide to Partying on Cinco De Mayo 2011

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Valle Luna Chandler will host Soul Persuasion, from 6 to 10 p.m., while a DJ will be spinning dance music inside. Valle Luna on Cave Creek Rd will be serving "Pepe's famous street pork tacos," and will have plenty for the kids, including face painting and balloons. Happy hour from from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at this location. Valle Luna on West Bell Road will feature an outdoor fiesta, with trivia and chili-eating contests, and live music from Nineball. $10, with free appetizer buffet.

Via De Losantos

9120 N. Central Ave.

Celebrating over 40 years of Cinco de Mayo celebrations, this eatery will feature a live mariachi band. Call 602- 997-6239.

Z Tejas

Four Valley locations

Spicy eats and drinks at Z Tejas' four Valley locations. Call 866-598-3527.

Friday, May 6

Donna Jeans Libations

6676 W. Bell Rd., Glendale

The Eastside Jets, featuring Robert "Frog" Camarena from Frank Zappa's Ruben and the Jets and the Mothers of Invention performs. 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. $3. Call 480-466-3870.

Los Lobos at Talking Stick Resort

9800 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale

Los Lobos will bring their Latin sound to Talking Stick Resort for a special post-Cinco show. 7 p.m., $50. Call 480-850-7734.

Rips Ales & Cocktails

3045 N. 16th St.

Rockabilly band Curse of the Pink Hearse release their new album, joined by Blue Moons and Acapulco Five-0. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., free. Call 602-266-0015.

Saturday, May 7

Chandler Cinco de Mayo Festival

Chandler Public Library Courtyard

22 S. Delaware Place, Chandler

Does your pup got what it takes to win the big race? The Cinco de Mayo Celebration honors the Hispanic community's contributions to the city of Chandler. The festival also features the Chihuahua Races and the crowning of the King and Queen Chihuahua, in addition to live entertainment, food, arts and crafts.

Fiesta de Mayo Celebration

West Side Sports Complex

99th Ave. and McDowell, Avondale

On May 7 and 8, radio stations Nueva 105.9 Recuerdo and 106.3 La Kalle 100.3 will be on hand for a day of food, drinks and fun. 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., free to the public. Call 602-441-2294.