Going Out
Celebrate Cinco
• Margaritas, 8112 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township. 7-10 p.m. today, music by Salsa Caliente! Free. 474-4154.
• Margaritas, 9925 Berberich Drive, Florence. 7-10 p.m. today, music by Son del Caribe. Free. (859) 594-4444.
• Cinco de Mayo Party, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Jeff Ruby's Tropicana, Newport on the Levee. Music by KISS 107.1. Free. (859) 491-8900.
On the Same Page
Author Caryl Phillips makes two appearances in support of his Crossing the River, the adult selection for the citywide discussion series.
• Phillips discusses and signs at noon today, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road, Norwood. Free. 396-8960.
• The author also leads an on-air discussion with audience members and readers by phone and Internet, 8 p.m. today, Channel 48. Free. 369-3172.
One World Wednesdays
The Cincinnati Art Museum's One World Wednesdays series concludes with Parisian flair: food by La Caravalle, wine and musicians complement four exhibited works by Monet. 5:30 p.m. today, 953 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park. $6, $3 Enjoy the Arts/START members, free for museum members. 721-2787.
Party in park
WKRQ-FM (101.9) kicks off the warm-weather concert season with its Q102 Budweiser Party at Sawyer Point. Today and every Wednesday through Sept. 8, with food, drink and local bands. This week: The Menus. 5:30-10 p.m. today, Pete Rose Way, downtown. Free.
699-5102.
Planning Ahead
24 hours out
Birds, Bees & Brew: The Perfect Combination, includes music by Hyde Park Outrage, Wild Oats food, happy hour prices and door prizes. At 9 p.m., gather to watch the Friends finale. 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Neon's Tavern, 208 E. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine. $5. 721-2919.
48 hours out
Appalachian Festival, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. 170 artisans sell their wares. Music, food, dance, living history and storytelling. $7, ages 12 and up; $3, ages 55 and up; $2, ages 4-11. $4 parking. 232-8230.
Shauna Scott Rhone
E-mail: tempo@enquirer.com; fax: 768-8016
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