12 May 4th–May 10th, 2023 phoenixnewtimes.com phoenix new Times | music | cafe | film | culTuRe | NighT+Day | feaTuRe | NeWs | OPiNiON | feeDBacK | cONTeNTs | group Caballo Dorado, and funk band Lakeside. There will also be food and drinks, artists, and a vendor marketplace. Gates open at noon. General admission is $5 in person before 5 p.m., $10 thereafter, and free for kids 10 and under with a paid adult. VIP tickets are $40 and include exclusive access to the stage and a private bar while the “Exclusivo” package also features three complimentary drinks and four street tacos. Call 602-279-4669. CityScape 11 West Washington Street relentlessbeats.com The two-night “Cinco in the City” block party will take over CityScape in down- town Phoenix and feature superstar elec- tronic dance music DJs spinning bass house, dubstep, breaks, and other frenetic beats. Joyryde will headline on Friday, May 5, while Deorro will top the lineup on Saturday, May 6. Gates open at 5 p.m. each evening. Admission is $25 on Friday, $30 on Saturday, or $50 for a two-night pass. ▼ BARS AND CLUBS Anoche Cantina 640 South Mill Avenue, #B110, Tempe anochecantina.com Electronic dance music duo Cat Dealers will headline Anoche’s Cinco de Mayo blowout on Friday, May 5. The party starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Call 480-500-5104. Aunt Chilada’s 7330 North Dreamy Draw Drive auntchiladas.com Arguably one of the most raucous Cinco celebrations in the Valley unfolds every year at Aunt Chilada’s. This year’s event on Friday, May 5, will feature a performance by the Guadalajara Dancers and music from the Aaron Nelson Project and the Chris Parker Project, as well as giveaways, food and drink specials, and appearances by the Corona girls all evening. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission is free before 2 p.m., $15 to $20 thereafter. Proceeds benefit the McKenna Youth Foundation. Call 602-944-1286. Cobra Arcade Bar 801 North Second Street cobraarcadebar.com Cobra’s annual Cinco De Mayo party will offer hot spins from DJs Chris Villa, Javin, and Aja, as well as food trucks and drink specials. There’s no cover for the 21-and- over affair, which starts at 4 p.m. Call 602-595-5873. Dos Gringos 1958 South Greenfield Road, Mesa dosgringosaz.com Cinco de Mayo is understandably a big deal at his Mexican beach bar-themed establish- ment. This year is no exception as their party on Friday, May 5, will have such over-the-top activities as a giant piñata, a Don Julio tequila ice luge, oversized yard games, fire breathers, and even a donkey that delivers beers to patrons. DJs will provide the soundtrack and Mexican Candy slushies and other special selections will be available for purchase in addition to regular menu items. Doors open at 11 a.m. and there’s a cover after 4 p.m. Call 480-633-5525 for more info. Ghett’ Yo’ Taco 241 South Oregon Street, Chandler ghettyotaco.com The two-day Cinco de Chandler party on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, will feature bands, DJs, a giant dance floor, cerveza and tequila promos, giveaways, and plenty of street tacos. Children’s activi- ties like bounce houses, face painting, and piñata-making sessions will also be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 6. Doors open at 11 a.m. General admission is $25 for adults and include a beer or margarita. VIP tickets are $80 and feature access to the Puro VIP Lounge, which includes a private bar, two drinks, a $15 food credit, a $10 Uber voucher, and more. Children 7 to 17 are $5 and kids 6 and under are free. Call 480-726-9654. SRO Artists Mariachi Sol de Mexico de José Hernández are scheduled to perform on Friday, May 5, at Madison Center for the Arts. Taking the Fifth from p 11 >> p 14
