CALENDAR
Berkeley Architectural Heritage Spring House Tour & Garden Reception Roam the Berkeley Woods neighborhood and view and learn about a selection of unusual houses built between 1917 and 1974. 1 p.m. Sun., May 6. $35-$45. Berkeley Woods Neighborhood, Berkeley. berkeleyheritage.com
Children’s Day Festival A celerbation of Japan’s Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day) with cultural arts and crafts activities and games, live performances, storytelling and more. 11 a.m. Sat., May 5. Free. Japan Town Plaza, 1737 Post St., S.F. japancentersf.com/events/childrens-day-festival-2
Cinco de Mayo Dance Festical TURFinc presnts an afternoon of urban dance battles, traditional folklorico dancing, quebradita dancing, banda music, dancing horses, live painting, BMX stunts, hot rod cars, food and drink vendors, and more. Noon, Sat., May 5. Free. Jack London Square, Broadway and Embarcadero, Oakland. jacklondonsquare.com
El Cerrito Hillside Festival Explore the Hillside Natural Ara with hikes, activities, information about history, nature, geology and more. See website for schedule. Fri. through Sun., May 4-6. Free. El Cerrito Hillside Natural Area, 7501 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito. www.ectrailtrekkers.org
How Weird Street Faire A colorful outdoor music festival on the streets of San Francisco with 10 stages of dance music featuring local and international artists. Noon, Sun., May 6. $15-$20. Howard and Second St., S.F. www.howweird.org
Lucrezia’s Family: The Renaissance Borgia Dynasty A two-day program of lectures, discussions, and music exploring the influence of the Borgia Dynasty during the Italian Renaissance. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri., May 4; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., May 5. $45-$125. Marines’ Memorial Theatre, 609 Sutter St., S.F. (415) 391-9700. www.humanitieswest.org
Marin League of S.F. Symphony Cinco de Mayo Celebration Hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, wine, performance by the S.F. Symphony Youth Orchestra, live music and dancing, silent and live auctions, and more. Proceeds benefit the S.F. Symphony’s community and youth programs. 7 p.m. Sat., May 5. $60. Corte Madera Community Center, 498 Tamalpais Dr., Corte Madera. (415) 503-5500. www.sfsymphony.org/Support-Volunteer/Ways-to-Volunteer/Join-a -Volunteer-Council-League/Marin-League
Marin Open Studios A free, self-guided art tour that spans Marin County featuring the work and workshops of over 275 artists. Exhibition gallery at Corte Madera Town Center. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. and Sun, May 5-6 and May 12-13. Free. Various locations in Marin. (415) 3435667. marinopenstudios.org
Mountain View A La Carte & Art Live music, juried arts and crafts from more than 200 artists, gourmet food and drink, beer and wine, farmers’ market, health and wellness displays, green product showcase, children’s activities and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. and Sun., May 5-6. Free. Mountain View A La Carte & Art, Castro St. between Church and Evelyn, Mountain View. (650) 9643395. www.miramarevents.com/alacarte
S.F. Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale Succulents, edibles, natives, alpines, rhododendrons, ferns, perennials, houseplants, shrubs, trees, and more on display and for sale. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat., May 5. San Francisco County Fair Building, Ninth Ave. and Lincoln Way, S.F. www.sfbotanicalgarden.org/plant-sales/annual-plant-sale.html
San Francisco Cinco de Mayo Festival A community festival celebrating Mexican and Latin American culture with live music, dance and cultural demonstrations as well as food and drink, arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities and more. 10 a.m. Sat., May 5. Free. S.F. Valencia between 21st and 24th St., S.F. mncsf.org/sfcincodemayo
SF Decorator Showcase A design showhouse event with proceeds benefiting the San Francisco University High School Financial Aid Program. Daily through May 28, closed Mondays. $35-$40. San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2018, 465 Marina Blvd., S.F. decoratorshowcase.org
Super Bicycle/E-Bike Festival Test-drive electric bikes, craft beer, food, information, activities and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. and Sun, May 5-6. Free. The New Wheel, Larkspur Landing, 14 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Larkspur. www.event brite.com/e/super-bicyclefestival-tickets-43898251853
Taste of Potrero 2018 More than 50 S.F. restaurants offer bites and sips. Proceeds benefit public elementary schools. 7 p.m. Thurs., May 3. $150-$750. The Midway, 900 Marin St.., S.F. tasteofpotrero.com
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Free concerts and events in and around Yerba Buena Gardens, through October. The season opens with a performance by Mariachi Flor de Toloache and Diana Gameros. 1 p.m. Sun., May 6. Free. Esplanade at Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission St., between Third and Fourth St., S.F. (415) 543-1718. ybgfestival.org