Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
What: Mattito’s celebrates with contests, prizes, drink specials, live DJ and mariachis.
When: Sunday, May 5, 3 p.m.
Where: 7778 Forest Lane
Get excited about Martha Hall Kelly’s new book
What: The author of “Lilac Girls” introduces her latest “Lost Roses,” which is about three women during World War 1.
When: Thursday, May 2, 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: Interabang Books, 10720 Preston Road, Suite 1009B
More info: $28. The ticketed event includes a copy of the book.
Watch a movie with the fam
What: Free outdoor movies screen every Friday night in May. “Ralph Breaks the Internet” is this week’s showing. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. No coolers.
When: Friday, May 3, 8 p.m.
Where: The Shops at Park Lane, 8080 Park Lane
Walk and talk politics
What: The “Liberal Women Walk at NorthPark” group walks, talks and meets for coffee at the Corner Bakery.
When: Saturday, May 4, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Where: NorthPark Center, at the Southeast entrance to NorthPark Center (off of Northwest Highway), in between The Corner Bakery and Dillard’s.
More info: The group typically meets on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
Listen to inspirational music
What: The Arts District Chorale presents “Annelies,” a choral work by James Whitbourn based on the diary of Anne Frank in honor of her 90th birthday.
When: Sunday, May 5, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Stern Chapel, Temple Emanu-El, 8500 Hillcrest Avenue,