Five for Cinco

Some folks have been getting downright pissy lately when they see a Mexican flag. Those haters can stay home, as today, friendlier Houstonians will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo. And we've got the places to party.

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• Cinco de Mayo
• Houston (Texas)
• Valdemar Phoenix
• Lucia Rodriguez-Sanchez
• Alejandro Vela

Begin the day by taking your niños to John and Juan at Miller Outdoor Theatre. In the play, U.S. basketball superstar John and Mexican soccer hero Juan compete in an "Olympics of Knowledge" to see who can learn the most about the other's culture in this live show. 11 a.m. 100 Concert Drive. For information, call 713-284-8350 or visit www.milleroutdoortheatre.com. Free.

Later, join Bayou City Outdoors for their Cinco de Mayo Progressive Pub Crawl and Treasure Hunt. You'll hit downtown hotspots The Twelve Spot, St. Pete's Dancing Marlin and 6 Degrees Lounge, decipher clues to win door prizes, and enjoy food and drink specials all night long. The crawl begins at 5 p.m. The Twelve Spot, 218 Congress. For a full schedule and to RSVP, call 713-524-3567 or visit www.bayoucityoutdoors.com. Free.

All ages are welcome for MECA's presentation of Cinco on Cinco. The concert of classical and traditional Mexican folk music and dance includes performances by Ballet Folklórico and musicians Adriana Davila and Alejandro Vela. 8 p.m. MECA, 1900 Kane. For tickets and information, call 866-468-7621 or visit www.meca-houston.org. $5 presale; $8 at the door.

You can also check out Lucia Rodriguez-Sanchez and Valdemar Phoenix. The pair has been strumming out flamenco music for two decades. This show promises to be authentic, and muy caliente. 8 p.m. today; and 3 p.m. Sunday May 7. Talento Bilingüe de Houston Cultural Arts Center, 333 South Jensen. For information, call 713-222-1213 or visit www.tbhcenter.org. $15 to $18.

Later, shake your culo at Cinco de Mayo at the Continental Club, where Houston's own Mexican-fusion, rockabilly, punk band Los Skarnales will be recording their Live at the Continental album. Emcee Venus Velvet of the burlesque troupe Kitty Kitty Bang Bang will give out door prizes (tacos and records -- no lie!) for the best grito (Mexican "yee-haw"). Special guests Los Super Vatos open at 9:30 p.m. 3700 Main. For information, call 713-529-9899 or visit www.continentalclub.com. $10.
Fri., May 5