Cinco De Mayo Chicago

Cinco de Mayo… Drinko de Mayo… in Chicago it’s basically the same thing right?  If you’re looking for a fun, inexpensive way to enjoy the Cinco festivities this year head over to Uncle Fatty’s Rum Resort.  They are offering a $20 Fiesta package.  Want to know more about it?  Email brandon@unclefatty.com.  While you’re out celebrating why not show-off your competitive edge playing bags, flip cup, and pong.  Now that’s what we here at Cinco de Mayo Chicago call a party!

If you love going out, being social, having a great time, meeting new people, trying new things, being the first to know about what’s hot in the Chi, or just plain like being in the know, we suggest subscribing to Now You Know Events online.  They promise to keep your social calendar booked with events that fit your life style.

As if celebrating Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby on the same exact day this year wasn’t enough to get you all hyped up, Market adds another incentive.  If you head over to Market tomorrow, you can also watch the big, anticipated Mayweather vs. Cotto fight.  Oh yeah, we’ve got your attention now… Find out more at Now You Know.

In case you are still fiddling around for something to do this weekend – whether you want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the Kentucky Derby, or do something else altogether – we are sharing with you The Local Tourist’s 10 Things To Do In Chicago the weekend of May 4 – 6, 2012

Well, hello May! Aren’t you gorgeous! It’s only the first weekend and there are enough things to do for a month. This is all prep to get you ready for the summer, including a few festivals and some day drinking.

1. Cinco de Mayo Festival
   Fri – Sun, Little Village
   Why just go to a bar for Cinco de Mayo when you can go to a three-day festival! There’s live music all weekend long and authentic Mexican cuisine.
2. 6th Annual Chicago Green Festival
   Sat & Sun, Streeterville
   Navy Pier
   This festival’s all about being environmentally friendly, and they put their money where their mouths are: ride your bike and you get in free!
3. Mayfest / 3MAJówka
   Sat & Sun, Jefferson Park
   Copernicus Center
   Have you ever wanted to go to Poland? Here’s your chance – sort of. Celebrate Polish Constitution Day with Polish music, including Polish Reggae, Polish food, and Polish people.
4. Manifest Urban Arts Festival
   Fri 12pm, Loop
   Columbia College
   Columbia College is the largest arts and media college in the country. See the work of their graduating class at this free annual festival of arts.
5. Artrageous
   Sat 10am, Lincoln Park
   Clark Street turns into Art Street with pop-up exhibits, cooking demonstrations, live music and a community art project where you help design a mosaic.
6. Cinco de Derby Pub Crawl
   Sat 1pm, Lakeview
   Multiple Locations
   It’s not just Cinco de Mayo, it’s also Derby Day! This pub crawl provides tacos, margaritas, and trolley rides between locations. Not sure where the “Derby” part comes in, but the name’s clever.
7. Derby Day at The Southern
   Sat 11am, Wicker Park
   The Southern
   Now here’s a Derby celebration for you. Woodford Reserve cocktails, Woodford Reserve samples from the Woodford Reserve girls, and a commemorative bottle of Woodford Reserve will be awarded as a raffle prize. There are also prizes for the man and woman with the best Derby attire.
8. Freud’s Last Session
   Sun 1pm & 5pm, Lincoln Park
   Mercury Theater
   Celebrate Freud’s birthday after both performances with cupcakes and a chance to meet the cast. One audience member will get a “Freudian Slip” courtesy of Chicago’s G Boutique. Wonder what his mom would say about that.
9. Pride & Prejudice
   Sun 4pm, Rogers Park
   Lifeline Theatre
   Critics are raving about this adaptation of the Jane Austen novel, including our own Suzanne White Montiel!
10. Long Grove’s Chocolate Fest
    Fri – Sun, Long Grove
    Live music, chocolate, and kids are free. Need I say more?

It’s time for Cinco de Drinko!  Jump on the party train and drinko all day on Cinco at four different awesome bars in the River North area.  EDrinkIt has an awesome deal for you and there are still tickets available but only for a few more hours so jump on it!  Ride on over to Now You Know Events for all the details and link to tickets!  And always remember Cinco de Mayo Chicago for all your Cinco needs!

Cinco de Mayo events recommends hanging out at Five Star in Wicker Park this Saturday for delicious Cinco de Mayo treats including $1.50 tacos, $5 upside down margaritas, $3 Tecate cans, and $7.75 combo platters.  Aye Carumba!  That sounds to good to be true!!!!  Ahhhh…. but it is true.  Happy Cinco!

RedEye’s Cinco De Mayo Party

Get your Cinco party started tomorrow night with Redeye Chicago at Houndstooth Saloon in Wrigleyville.  You’re gonna want to take advantage of the Corona special for sure – Get a bucket of Corona or Corona Light for just $15 and play “Find the message in the Corona bottle” while you’re throwing one back.  You just might win a trip to Mexico!

Details here.

Torn between celebrating Cinco de Mayo or the Kentucky Derby?  Why not do both?  Gather your amigos and head to Franklin Tap where you will enjoy Bulleit Rye Mint Juleps and Don Julio Blanco Margaritas for two hours this Thursday.  And you will still be able to enjoy all the awesome Cinco de Mayo events we listed over the weekend.  Now You Know Events has all your registration information.

Nothing says Cinco de Mayo more than a combination of salsa, mariachi, zumba, margaritas, Modelo Especial cerveza, El Jimador tequila, and good ol’ Mexican food!  Cinco de Mayo Chicago knows the one place that has it all and then some.  Make your way over to Salud Tequila Lounge on North Milwaukee Ave to enjoy live (and FREE) entertainment, delicious Mexican dishes, and cinco cocktails.  See the full schedule and what else to expect when you visit Now You Know Events online.

Cinco de Mayo events invites you to enjoy an ALL day fiesta at Barrio Urban Taqueria complete with live music, yummy Mexican delights, and drink specials including Tanteo tequila shots for just $5.  Reservations are highly recommended.  See more great Cinco events and other fun (and some free events) when you visit NowYouKnow online.

Dine at one of the three Chicagoland Moe’s locations this Saturday to fuel up for all the Cinco de Mayo events and if your are one of the first 100 customers you will score a free “Cinco de Moe’s” t-shirt along with some great food specials.  Head to NowYouKnow to see what specials are available and for all Moe’s locations.