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cal is utterly intoxicating.” Tickets start at $45 at StageWest.org.

At 8pm, Spune presents Hurray for the Riff Raff with opening act Amelia Jackie at Tulips FTW (112 St. Louis Av, Fort Worth, @TulipsFTW). As you may or may not recall, Riff Raff is fronted by singer-songwriter Alynda Mariposa Segarra and had a song called “Daniella” featured in the HBO series Treme along with other essential New Orleans artists. Anyhoo,

Fort Worth, 817-212-4280) as part of the Broadway at Bass series. “This laugh-outloud love letter to the theater tells the story of Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime.” Tickets start at $44 at BassHall.com/Tootsie.

Tonight is #LadiesNight at The Rail Club DFW (3101 Joyce Dr, Fort Worth, 817386-4309). The club is host

Invoke your inner geek (or is it “dork”?) and join the fun on this sacred Star Wars holiday when “may the force be with you” becomes May the 4th. A double-feature of Star Wars: A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back is playing at all Rooftop Cinema Club locations, including the one in Fort Worth on the roof of the Worthington Hotel (235 Throckmorton St, Fort Worth, @RooftopCinemaClubDown

Eight Great Events for Cinco de Mayo

1.) Anderson Distillery & Grill (400 S Oak St, Ste 100, Roanoke, 817-203-0623) has a fiesta-filled Friday on the schedule. Enjoy housemade margaritas featuring Anderson’s new agave spirit, $10 nacho plates, and live music by the Baba Yaga Band from 6pm to 9pm.

2.) The City of Cleburne is celebrating Cinco de Mayo in the parking lot of the Cleburne Conference Center (1501 W Henderson St, Cleburne, 817-645-2455) starting at 11am Sun with food trucks, Mexican street food, and treats from a variety of vendors. Along with a car show noon-5pm, entertainment at Cleburne Cinco de Mayo includes a dancing horse show, live mariachi music, luchadores, and more. Bring your lawn chairs and coolers (as it’s BYOB). There is no cost to attend.

3.) From 6:30pm to 10pm, the Levitt Pavilion (100 W Abram St, Arlington, 817-543-4301) invites you to enjoy a free evening of music at Cinco de Mayo Under the Moonlight this Friday featuring Texas Latino with opening act Mariachi Fuzion. There will be a variety of food vendors on-site, plus you’re within walking distance of several restaurants in the Downtown Arlington area. (Head back to Downtown Arlington on Saturday for West Main Fest. Read more about that in Night & Day.)

4.) Mama Angie’s (8120 Rendon Bloodworth Rd, Mansfield, 469-673-6333) — the Mexican cocina owned by the same folks as Fat Daddy’s — will be celebrating all day Friday. Before commencing with the drinking, I recommend eating a bite or two. (I’ve got the fajita taco salad on my mind, for example.) Drink specials include $5 Jose Cuervo Gold/Silver or Tequila 512 shots, $5 margaritas (frozen or on the rocks) with $3 “floaters,” $5 Mexican Candy Shots (jalapeno-infused Tequila 512 with Watermelon Pucker), and $4 schooners of Corona, Dos Equis, Modelo, and Tecate Light. Jim Clark will perform on the patio 6pm-8pm, and there’s no cover.

5.) The Post at River East (2925 Race St, Fort Worth, 817-945-8890) will be celebrating on Friday with a free show in the courtyard. There will be mucho Mexican drink specials, including $5 Espolon Blanco shots, $3 margaritas, and $3 Modelo pints. Paul Renna will perform from 6pm to 8pm. Dogs are welcome, and there is no cover for this all-ages show.

6.) Ridglea MetalFest is presenting Cinco de Metal in the Ridglea Room (3309 Winthrop Av, Ste 64, Fort Worth, RidgleaMetalFest. com) at 7pm Fri starring Lonestar Conspiracy with All Is Taken, By the River, Lud, and Vivid & Vulgar. Tickets are $13 on Eventbrite. com. There’s no mention of drinks on special, but I bet there will be!

7.) The newly minted Rusty Nickel IceHouse (2836 Stanley Av, Fort Worth, @RustyNickelFTW), former home of Smokestack 1948, wants you at their place to kick off the weekend. This Friday’s specials include $12 Coronaritas with Altos Tequila, $7 Altos Mexican Candy Shots, $7 Mexican lagers and Pacifico all day. You can purchase crawfish at the Wild Cajun Boil at 3pm, hot snacks by Mister Picoso at 5pm, and elotes and tacos from El Compadres at 7pm. Once you’re feeling good, enjoy the mariachi band at 5pm.

8.) Join Toro Toro (200 Main St, Ste B, Fort Worth, 817-975-9895) for a “fiesta of flavor, culture, and sips” this Friday. Enjoy Cinco de Mayo-inspired dishes and margaritas available all day. Indulge in prime ribeye tacos made with a chile rub, avocado, salsa verde, charred chile serrano, and toreado-style scallion cheese, all on a crusted corn tortilla. And sip on Toro Toro’s festive margarita, the El Cinco, topped with fresh cucumber and basil. Reservations are highly encouraged. Visit ToroToroFortWorth.com to book a table today. Complimentary valet is provided. l

By Jennifer Bovee

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