Sacto de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner. Here are some Sactown celebrations of the Mexican army’s 1862 win over French armed forces at the Battle of Puebla:

Film night: Visit La Raza Galería Posada to view the exhibition Oaxaca: Textiles & Alebrijes. Then join the gallery for its Thursday-night film series with a film commemorating Cinco de Mayo. Thursday, May 5, 4:30 p.m.; 1022 22nd Street; (916) 446-5133; www.larazagaleriaposada.com.

Cinco de Drinko: Tres Roseville (formerly Tres Agaves) will be holding a Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring folklórico dancers, photo booths, cigar rolling, deejays, and live bands Element of Soul and Private Criminals. Thursday, May 5, noon; 1182 Roseville Parkway, Suite 110; (916) 782-4455; http://rocksnosalt.com/cinco-de-drinko.

Dinner dance: Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall Post 67 will throw a benefit dinner dance for its scholarship fund and building beautification. The celebration features a carnitas dinner; beverages; and bands Luvtaxi, Ritmoz Latinoz and DJ Ones performing Latin dance music and originals. Friday, May 6, 6-11 p.m.; $15. 2784 Stockton Boulevard; (916) 453-9209.

Fun Run: Fleet Feet Sports is organizing a Cinco de Mayo Fun Run, a free, casual 3-mile run along the river. Runners are encouraged to donate to Project Fit, a youth after-school sports program. Participants will also be provided complimentary Chipotle burritos. Thursday, May 5, 6 p.m.; Sutter’s Landing Regional Park, 20 28th Street; (916) 442-3338; www.fleetfeetsacramento.com.

Grand opening: Sacramento’s brand-new Tequila museum and Mexican restaurant will hold a weeklong grand-opening celebration. It includes an educational evening Monday; a tequila dinner Tuesday; a ribbon-cutting ceremony and Mexican cultural festival Wednesday, a Cinco de Mayo celebration with deejays and food specials Thursday; a recovery-day party Friday; and a Dia de la Familia celebration Saturday. Monday, May 2 through Saturday, May 7; Tequila Museo Mayahuel, 1200 K Street; (916) 730-6504; www.tequilamuseo.com.