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margarita cinco de mayo party!

We’ve got five on it.

PARTY
Hecho en San Francisco
What:
Local Mexican restaurants (Tacolicious, Nopalito, Mijita) take over the Ferry Building with antojitos, tequila cocktails, and beer to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
Why: Feel good about downing another made-to-order La Palma tortillas, as proceeds benefit CUESA and La Cocina.
When: Tonight, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: 1 Ferry Bldg., at The Embarcadero, North Arcade. Tickets ($50) online at eventbrite.com.

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CHILL
Mother’s Day at
SenSpa
What:
Treat your ma and yourself to an earthy, energy-balancing, for-the-ladies facial and massage (including a scalp and foot treatment that’s sure to make her feel loved).
Why: Skip the bad brunch with screaming children.
When: Sun., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 1161 Gorgas Ave., at Kendall Dr. (415-441-1777).

NOSH
Selam: Modern Ethiopian Pop-Up Kitchen
What:
Try Ethiopian food with a sustainable California twist (oxtail stew, vanilla-chile ice cream, honey wine) at Afro Urbanites’s temporary resto.
Why: Wash down your meal ($30 per person) with a free cup of Ethiopian coffee roasted on-site.
When: Sat., 6-10 p.m.
Where: Guerilla Cafe, 1620 Shattuck Ave., b/t Lincoln & Cedar Sts., Berkeley (510-845-2233). Reservations online at selam.eventbrite.com.

SEE
Presenting: Bill Graham
What:
A free, monthlong exhibit of vintage photographs chronicling SF’s music history with the late, great rock impresario.
Why: It’s only rock ’n’ roll, but we like it.
When: Today-June 1. Mon. & Tues., by appt.; Wed.-Sat., 3-10 p.m.; Sun., 2-8 p.m.
Where: Lush Life Gallery, 1320 Fillmore St., b/t Eddy & O’Farrell Sts. (415-255-7745).

SHOP
Meat Market at Pot + Pantry
What:
Ogle (and buy) cheeky, meat-centric artwork from Alyson Thomas of Drywell Art at the kitchen boutique’s opening reception. The TomKat food truck and Nosh This cart will be on hand with meaty treats, too.
Why: You’ve always wanted to hang a picture with the caption “Nice rack.” (It’s a drawing of a rack of lamb, people).
When: Fri., 6-9 p.m.
Where: 3412 22nd St., b/t Guerrero & Dolores Sts. (415-206-1134).

Photo: Lee Coursey / Flickr

Location
Lush Life Gallery
1320 Fillmore St
bt Eddy & O'Farrell Sts
San Francisco, CA 94115
593 Guerrero St
@ 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-206-1134
1 Ferry Bldg
@ The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-983-8030
1620 Shattuck Ave
bt Lincoln & Cedar Sts
Berkeley, CA 94709
510-845-2233
1161 Gorgas Ave
San Francisco, CA 94129
415-441-1777
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