• Nipsey Hussle (May 6)

• San Jose Live, 8 S First St, San Jose; Free-$15

San Jose Live is set for a night of hip-hop, as L.A. rapper Nipsey Hussle takes the stage Saturday. He’s been a frequent collaborator with West Coast rapper YG, most notably for their single FDT (a.k.a. “Fuck Donald Trump”). Sign up for the guest list to get in for free.

• Cinco de Mayo with The Hitmen (May 7)

• Liquid Lounge, 32 S Third St, San Jose; $15

Strap up those dancing shoes because The Hitmen will keep the dance floor groovin’ with a live set of ’70s classics, modern favorites and Latin hits. Purchase an early bird ticket to get a BOGO special on your first drink order.

• Taco Fest 2017

• Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, noon; $25+

Featuring more than 30 food trucks and vendors, this Cinco celebration is a one-stop shop for any taco craving. In addition to tacos, there will be drinks and dessert. Tickets available at exponetwork.org.

• Armadillo Willy’s BBQ

• 2071 Camden Ave, San Jose

Enjoy Texas Tacos, free chips and salsa and Corona on draft, plus free Corona swag with purchase while supplies last.

• Cinco de Drinko: Tacolicious

• 300 Santana Row, San Jose; $35+

A ticket gets two cocktails of any choice, all-you-can-eat tacos and as much chips and salsa as a human can handle. Sponsored by Don Julio Tequila and Modelo Especial, this Cinco De Drinko party will feature a roaming tequila bar cart and DJ Mario on the ones and twos.

• Olla Cocina

• 17 N San Pedro St, San Jose

Executive Chef Everardo Andrade will fire up some authentic Mexican cuisine in addition to his signature dishes at Olla Cocina’s Cinco de Mayo celebration. Reservations are advised.

• Cinco de Mayo Tequila Party

• 368 Santana Row, San Jose

El Jardin Tequila Bar & Restaurant will feature a live mariachi band and salsa music—and plenty of margaritas, mojitos and 100-percent blue agave tequila shots at this all-day Cinco de Mayo celebration.

• Cinco de Drinko: The Saddle Rack

• 42011 Boscell Rd, Fremont

With $5 off cover charge, $5 tequila shots and $5 bottles of Coronas, the Saddle Rack is slashing prices for their annual fiesta. This year’s party will feature live music by Diablo Road. The most festive Cinco de Mayo outfit will win tickets to see Lady Antebellum.

• Tres Gringos Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

• 83 S 2nd St, San Jose

With a free all-you-can-eat taco bar from 7pm-9pm and 80-ounce fish bowls for $20, it’s safe to Tres is going all-in for their fiesta.

• Chacho’s Restaurant

• 87 E San Fernando St, San Jose

Chacho’s will have a live DJ spinning for customers, who can groove in between sips of the bar’s signature drink—the Hennchata.

• Jack Rose Libation House

• 8840 Saratoga Los Gatos Rd, Los Gatos

Live music from Son de Kali will get the party moving while guests enjoy a special cocktail and food menu. The beer garden will also be.

• Hola 5k San Jose (May 6)

• Discovery Meadow 180 Woz Way, San Jose; 9am; kids $15 and adults $30

Bring the whole family for a Cinco de Mayo 5K run that begins and ends in front of the Children’s Discovery Museum, followed by a post-race fiesta. A separate kid-friendly run will be held for children ages 5-13. All participants will receive a finalist medal and commemorative T-shirt, and early registrants will get to choose between a free ticket to either the San Jose Children’s Discovery Museum or the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

• First Friday Cinco de Mayo

• SPACES., 101 Jefferson Drive, Menlo Park; May 5th 5pm-8pm; Free

Menlo Park’s First Friday event will offer a day of family fun that features a lowrider car show, authentic food and drink, art, music, games and crafts. The event is free but space is limited, so reservations are advised.