Saturday, May 3: Take in some great art and the world’s greatest horse race at the same time today at Smack Mellon’s annual Kentucky Derby party. Knock back mint juleps and bet on horses just like at Churchill Downs — only here, winners get first pick from the collection of art.

Sunday, May 4: The Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s 27th cherry blossom festival, “Sakura Matsuri,” kicks off May 3, but the event continues today with dance performances and live music ranging from the traditional to the utterly contemporary. Of course, the biggest attraction are those legendary pink blossoms.

Monday, May 5: While Cinco de Mayo officially celebrates the victory of the Mexican army over the French in 1862, most people use the holiday as an excuse to guzzle tequila. With that in mind, restaurants and bars across the borough are celebrating. Mexicali in Cobble Hill is celebrating with an all-day happy hour — try the mango margaritas or signature sangria — and a huge menu of south-of-the-border favorites.

Tuesday, May 6: Tonight at PS 107 in Park Slope, John Hodgman — the “resident expert” on “The Daily Show” and the PC in the Apple commercials — will read from his new book, “More Information Than You Require.” Stand-up comic Patrick Borelli and author Darin Strauss will join him for what promises to be a hilarious night.

Friday, May 9: BKLYN Designs, the three-day festival of cutting edge, Brooklyn-made furniture and accessories, kicks off today with a keynote speech by designer Sami Hayek, brother of Salma. See page 7 for more info.