FESTIVAL AND ACTIVITIES
Block Party — Mercado San Agustin, MSA Annex, 100 S. Avenida Del Convento. Opening of the MSA Annex. 5-11 p.m. May 4; 7 a.m.-11 p.m. May 5 and 6. Free. 461-1107. mercadosanagustin.com.
Agave Heritage Dinner — Hotel Congress, Copper Hall, 311 E. Congress St. Elizabeth Johnson and Brian Smith with Sonoran heritage cuisine with collaborative dinner. 21 and up. 6-9 p.m. May 4. $95. 622-8848. agaveheritagefestival.com.
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May the Fourth — Bookmans, 6230 E. Speedway. Intergalactic fun, come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character, contest for adults and kids, make your own lightsaber, costume contest, raffles, trivia and prizes. 6-8 p.m. May 4. Free. 748-9555. bookmans.com.
Cinco De Mayo Celebration — Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market, 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail. Johnny Bemncomo, one of the only 18-string guitar players in the country. Arizona grown pesticide-free produce and sprouts, local food vendors, raw honey, art, artisans and crafters, handcrafted furniture and more. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 5. Free. 591-2276. rvfm.org.
Racing the Sun — Musselman Honda Circuit, 11800 S. Harrison Road. STEM program, high school students design, build and race solar powered go-karts. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. May 5. Free. 621-4088.
Family Friendly Cinco de Mayo Celebration: Agave Heritage Festival — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte. Authentic Mexican food pairings, tequila tastings, agave roasting seminars, Jimador presentation, documentary screenings of Mesoamerican Diet and Agave Is Life, art installations, pop-up farmers market, live traditional music of the southwest and kid activities. Noon-4 p.m. May 5. Free. 622-8848. agaveheritagefestival.com.
Boy Scout Troop 770: Mexican Dinner — McCulloch-Wagner American Legion Post 109, 15921 S. Houghton Road, Corona de Tucson. Full course includes dessert and beverage. Child plate available. 5-7 p.m. May 5. $9. 762-5652.
Classic Car Show — Little Anthony's Diner, 7010 E. Broadway. Food and music. 6-9 p.m. May 5. Free. 296-0456. littleanthonysdiner.com.
Cinco de Mayo at Hotel Congress — Hotel Congress. Music, dancing, and agave spirits. Enjoy Bacanora, Mezcal, Sotol and Tequila infused cocktails. Santa Pachita. 8-11:45 p.m. May 5. $5. 622-8848.
Agave Heritage Brunch — Maynards Market & Kitchen, 400 N. Toole Ave. Maynards Kitchen's Chef Brian Smith and Tohono Chul's Chef Michael Montesano collaborate on a Sunday Brunch menu. Gary Nabhan and Barry Infuso will discuss the heritage of the local, native ingredients as Kyle Bert brings you sounds playing Didgeridoo music. 10 a.m.-noon. May 6. $75. 622-8848. agaveheritagefestival.com.
PCC Media- Media Fusion: Film, Game Design, Animation — Pima Community College Center for the Arts, 2202 E. Anklam Road. Student work in game design, animation and Im. Pre-show activities include interactive gaming and other works not in the show. 7-9 p.m. May 10. Free. 206-6986. pima.edu.
McCulloch-Wagner ALA Lasagna Dinner — McCulloch-Wagner American Legion Post 109 Family Home. Lasagna dinner, salad, homemade cobbler and beverage. Proceeds benefit community and veterans. 5-7 p.m. May 11. $9. 762-5652. post109.org.
