Welcome to the weekend. With so much happening this weekend there’s no excuse to stay in. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all weekend with Ghett’ Yo’ Taco, Thirsty Lion Gastropub, Tempe beach park and at the Cinco Downtown Phoenix Festival. You can also check out All Balanchine at Symphony Hall or Mira at Walter Studios. So many opportunities for fun this weekend that you won’t want to miss. Have a great weekend. Note: Most descriptions are courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

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48 Live: RISO at Tempe Center for the Arts
Matt and Rebekah Rolland are Tucson-based acoustic duo RISO. Their rich Americana sound is “a slice of folk perfection,” as dubbed by AmericanaUK. Now, the duo brings their old-time aesthetic with a touch of pop flourish to TCA. Hear music from their award-winning 2022 album “New Eyes,” and enjoy the rich, multilayered music of this dynamic duo. $15. 7:30 p.m. 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy. Tempe; etix.com // @tempearts

All Balanchine at Symphony Hall
After four years, this evening of ballet returns to the Symphony Hall stage until May 7. Join us for three ballets by the Father of American Ballet, George Balanchine: See the return of “Emeralds” and “The Four Temperaments,” as well as the Arizona premiere of “Raymonda Variations.” $35+. 7 p.m. 75 N 2nd St. Phoenix; balletaz.org // @balletarizona

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4th Annual Cinco de Dhandler at Ghett’ Yo’ Taco
Dive into a pocket of Mexican culture and pride with music from live bands and DJs, a giant dance floor, authentic street tacos, cerveza and tequila promos, giveaways and more. On May 6, children can celebrate in the kids’ zone from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be activities like piñata making, bouncy houses and face painting, as well as a kids food court. Each ticket includes a beer or margarita. $25. 1 p.m. 241 S Oregon St. Chandler; ghettyotaco.com // @ghettyotaco

Cinco De Mayo at Thirsty Lion Gastropub
Guests are invited to Thirsty Lion Gastropub in celebration of the Cinco de Mayo holiday. A selection of specialty themed menu items will be offered in addition to the restaurants’ signature Thirsty Lion margarita served with Sauza Hacienda Tequila, sweet and sour, agave, muddled lime and triple sec all day long. Free. 11 a.m. 21001 N Tatum Blvd. Phoenix; thirstyliongastropub.com // @thirstyliongastropub

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Barbra Seville’s Bacon + Leggs at Copper Blues
Picture this… Sicily 1912… If you haven’t heard yet, the one and only Barbra Seville is bringing her over-easy leggs along with some friends to the only weekly drag brunch in Downtown Phoenix. Free. 11:15 a.m. 50 W Jefferson St. Phoenix; copperblueslive.com // @copperbluesphx

Fiesta de Taco at Tempe Beach Park
We are bringing the goods with us: food, drinks, iconic hip-hop artists, unique entertainment and so much more. This daylong event filled with tacos, tequila tasting, beer, margaritas, Lucha Libre wrestling and fun is topped off with performances by some of your favorite hip-hop artists such as Flo Rida, T.I., Chainz, Lil Jon and the Ying Yang Twins. $59+. 2 p.m. 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. Tempe; fiestadetaco.com // @fiestadetaco

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Cinco de Mayo Downtown Phoenix Festival
Celebrating 30 years in downtown Phoenix, the Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival is a historic staple of the City of Phoenix and has entertained over 3 million attendees. Enjoy music, lucha libre, ballet folklorico, great food and drink and activities for the entire family. Featuring performances from Los Lonely Boys, Lakeside, Latin Breed, Caballo Dorado and more. $5+. 12 p.m. Washington Street + 3rd Avenue, Phoenix; cincophx.com

Mira at Walter Studios
Mira is that rare kind of DJ whose music can immediately transport you into her world — a midnight circus in Berlin, where time loses all definition, and anything becomes possible. $22. 4 p.m. 747 W Roosevelt St. Phoenix; walterstudios.com // @walterstudiosphx

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