Fiesta Fridays: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style in historic Old Town. Café Coyote, Fred’s Mexican Café, Old Town Mexican Café, Spicy Mexican Grill and Zócalo Grill will be the hot spots for great happy-hour specials and live entertainment set in a festive atmosphere. These restaurants along historic San Diego Avenue join together from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. (619) 260-1700

Women’s mixer: Down a margarita and join the gals for a Cinco de Mayo celebration at Six Degrees. The event is part of a new community social group called “Women’s Out & About in San Diego,” which seeks to bring women of all backgrounds together for social events and gatherings. For more information, visit www.womenoutnaboutsd.com. The party takes place from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Six Degrees is located at 3175 India St. (619) 296-6789.

Fiesta Cinco de Mayo: The festival in Old Town features more than 200 performers at eight venues of entertainment and a traditional Mexican Mercado filled with 100 specialty booths featuring handmade crafts and regional cuisine. The free festival takes place Saturday, May 6, and Sunday, May 7, from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. at the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. (619) 296-3236.

The Center Women’s Night: The Center’s fourth annual Women’s Night, themed “Dance of the Seven Veils,” takes place from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the historic NTC Promenade, located at 2875 Dewey St. in Point Loma. Enjoy authentic Mediterranean cuisine, live entertainment and dancing in a luxurious setting, where local lesbian, bisexual and transgender women will be honored. General admission tickets are $125, VIP tickets are $250 and VIP tables are $1,500. Call (619) 692-2077 ext. 209 or e-mail swong@thecentersd.org for more information.

Merging Minds: Non Grata, a controversial performance group from Estonia, performs at the San Diego Art Institute Museum of the Living Artist, located at the House of Charm in Balboa Park. Experience an international night of sight and sound with live interpretations, performance videos, an artist gallery and a digital exhibition. DJ Happs will spin. Doors open at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. (619) 239-2001.

Exhibition roller derby: Join the San Diego Derby Dolls from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Skateworld for a benefit, at which the Midnight Maulers will square off against the Faster Pussycats, which features Derby Dolls’ advanced athletes. There will also be a silent auction for a chance to win great packages, as well as a Jam Skate competition at halftime featuring celebrity judges. Tickets are $10. For tickets, call (760) 500-7915. Skateworld is located at 6907 Linda Vista Rd. Call (858) 560-9278 for directions.

Sunday Funnies: This slate of one-act comedies written by contemporary playwrights and performed at the Get Wireless Store takes a humorous view of dysfunctional relationships from siblings and lovers to co-workers and friends. Dinner, consisting of appetizers, entrées and refreshments, will be available at the adjacent Mediterranean Café, located at 112 Washington St. The pre-show menu will be available for theatergoers from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets for dinner and show are $22 to $27 and $15 to $17 for performance only. The Get Wireless Store is located at 116 Washington St. (619) 297-7309.

Back Room Wine Club: The Club meets the second Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at The Wine Encounter. Admission is $25 and includes wine and appetizers. Wine lovers of all levels are welcome. RSVP to brijackson@cox.net or call (619) 543-9463. The Wine Encounter is located at 690 University Ave. in Hillcrest.

Free admission Tuesdays: Several museums in Balboa Park waive their admission fee on Tuesdays. This second Tuesday of the month includes the Museum of Photographic Arts, the San Diego History Museum and the Veterans Museum and Memorial Center. The Timken Museum of Art is always free. The Museum of Photographic Arts and the San Diego History Museum are open until 5:00 p.m., while the Veterans Museum and Memorial Center is open until 3:00 p.m. (619) 239-0512.

Wine and chocolate: Join The Wine Encounter for an exquisite wine and chocolate pairing experience. The event features truffles from Eclipse Chocolat, known for choosing the finest Belgian chocolate, fresh cream and exotic spices. Admission is $30. Reservations are required. The Wine Encounter is located at 690 University Avenue in Hillcrest. (619) 543-9463.

Spring film series: Oxygen Network presents Nadine in Dateland, a new film starring Janeane Garofalo, as part of the San Diego Women Film Foundation spring film series, which takes place on the second Wednesday of every month. A reception with complimentary food and beer takes place from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. The film begins at 6:30 p.m. A discussion follows with the filmmaker, Amie Steir. The suggested donation is $10. The film is hosted at the San Diego Library Theater, located at 820 E St. (858) 453-5251.

Champagne reception: Put your best face forward at Dr. Parvin Mani’s champagne and hors d’oeuvres reception, taking place from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at her office, located at 5555 Reservoir Dr., Suite D. Not only will there be the aforementioned tasty treats, but attendees can get the added bonus of 10 percent off of Botox and skin care products. Call (619) 583-7555 for more information.

The Wine Smarties: Wine Steals has brought back their popular wine tasting class. Get tips on everything from ordering and buying wines for the (non) name-droppers to tasting wine in a language that makes sense. A “Blind Smartie” taste-off will also take place. Each class costs $45 plus tax and includes nibbles, wine and all pertinent materials, including a pocket-friendly guide designed to help you taste and buy wines. Call (619) 295-1188 to reserve a seat. Wine Steals is located at 1243 University Ave.

KT Tunstall: This emerging singer/songwriter has been compared to Rikki Lee Jones, Carol King and Fleetwood Mac. Already a hit in the U.K., the Scottish musician’s debut album, Eye to the Telescope, showcases heartfelt pop, electric blues and alternative folk. She takes the stage at the House of Blues with Micah P. Hinson opening. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. The House of Blues is located at 1055 Fifth Ave. downtown.