With two of the best excuses to party falling on the same weekend (Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo), Whitlow’s has decided to host a Derby de Mayo party. Among the specials will be  Dragon Fruit Margaritas included with Whitlow’s  bottomless drink brunch from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Frozen Jose Cuervo Painkillers, tequila filled Jell-O shots and spicy jalapeno and cucumber margaritas available all day. For more information, click here.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a night of smooth R&B vibes at Pure Lounge. Get ready to groove to your favorite R&B hits all night long with your girls. It's the perfect way to kick off the holiday weekend in style! Don't miss out on this special edition of Ladies Love R&B. To purchase a ticket, click here.

Greek Easter is one of the biggest celebrations in Greece and Balos is hosting a celebration for brunch and dinner. Offerings include traditional Greek Easter dishes like succulent Roasted Lamb Leg with zesty lemon potatoes, an exquisite blend of Surf and Turf with crispy Greek fries, and classic Pork Souvlaki served with warm, fluffy pita bread in addition to picks from the regular menus. To make a reservation, click here.

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at Mi Casa with a limited time only Cervecita Bucket that includes 6 mini Corona Extras and 6 mini Modelo Especials with the option to add tequila shots to the bucket.

Have you always been curious about what takes place in the vineyard? You can go on a behind-the-scenes journey through The Vineyards at Dodon. This visit will begin with a description of the property led by a knowledgeable member of the Dodon team while enjoying a welcome pour of Dodon's newly released 2023 Rosé. You will then proceed to the East Vineyard to see the awakening of the 2024 vintage. They will discuss bud break, bloom, and fruit set in the vineyard. Following a cellar and barrel room tour, the visit ends with a seated wine tasting and lunch. For more information, click here. 

Get your fanciest race day duds ready and join Succotash Prime for the 2 most exciting minutes in sports. Succotash Prime is celebrating the big race with Makers Mark Juleps, including signature Mint Juleps and complimentary light bites. Tickets cost $65 per person. To purchase a ticket, click here.

Experimental Cocktail nights at Lapop are an exploration of the Afghan Cocktail where they take elements of Afghan cuisine and develop a one-time cocktail menu. For this installment of the Experimental Cocktail series they are infusing the flavors and spirits of the Amalfi Coast with traditional Afghan ingredients like sumac, cardamom, and saffron. Their cocktail menu for this evening features classic Italian spirits such as Limoncello, Concerto, and Fernet paired with some of their favorite springtime fruits such as cantaloupe, mangoes, and raspberries. As with all the experimental cocktail nights, they will have a representative from their featured distillery, Don Ciccio & Figli with them behind the bar to offer tastings of their line of spirits for you. A curated menu of small plates and shareables from the Lapis kitchen will be available. To purchase a ticket, click here.

dLeña is offering its bottomless brunch service for Memorial Day. From 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., you can choose between ordering bottomless food and drinks ($69) or bottomless food ($45) and drinks a la carte. An array of dishes offered include enfrijoladas with scrambled eggs, cotija cheese, black bean sauce, pork chorizo, pico de gallo, and guajillo crema, la baja fish tacos with ají amarillo slaw, pico de gallo, and salsa verde cruda, and birria beef tacos with chile de árbol peanut sauce, pico de gallo, cilantro, radish, and green tomatillo salsa. A la carte pricing is also available for food. To view the full menu, click here.

dLeña is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a specially curated drink menu featuring Código 1530 and Mijenta Tequilas. The celebratory menu has cocktails and flights available for purchase both upstairs in their restaurant space and downstairs in the ROJA lounge. Normal brunch and dinner menus will also be available to order. You are invited to continue the celebration downstairs with the live music of Trio Candela by Eli Staples from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

From 8:00 - 11:00 p.m., Chef Erik Bruner-Yang and the Maketto team are hosting a Late-Night Backyard Korean BBQ in celebration of the release of chef Deuki Hong and Matt Rodbard’s new book KOREAWORLD: A COOKBOOK.  And joining this all-star lineup are guest chefs Magpie and the Tiger, and Paola Velez. Plus, they are celebrating Maketto’s 9th Anniversary. Founded by Erik Bruner-Yang in 2015, Maketto features Cambodian and Taiwanese fare, including Dim Sum and a retail marketplace, with a mission to build a sense of community through quality, consistency and accessibility. Tickets cost $80 per person. To purchase a ticket, click here.