Craft, Tacos & Tequila: Cinco de Mayo Tote-Painting Night at Silver Queen Cafe

Silver Queen Cafe at 5429 Hamilton Avenue, Baltimore hosts a low-key creative evening that pairs tacos and cocktails with a guided tote-painting workshop. Totes, Tacos & Tequila | Cinco de Mayo Workshop is a three-hour, 21+ event produced by Keppel & Kismet in collaboration with Silver Queen Cafe. The meeting point is listed as Silver Queen Cafe, 5429 Hamilton Avenue, Baltimore and the workshop is limited to 18 guests to keep the atmosphere intimate. Arrive ready to eat; the ticket includes one order of three tacos and one drink, and additional items are available to purchase while you paint. No prior art experience is required—Keppel & Kismet supply all materials and guide you step-by-step through design, color mixing, and simple lettering techniques appropriate for fabric totes. You’ll paint, set your bag to dry on-site, then linger over conversation and extra tacos if you like. The tone of the night balances instruction with socializing—it's as much about shared moments as it is about finishing a useful handmade carryall. Because the gathering is timed for Cinco de Mayo, the menu and music lean into Mexican flavors and rhythms; festival energy without the overwhelm of a block party. Historically Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory at Puebla and in U.S. cities it has evolved into a broader celebration of Mexican culture and cuisine. This workshop stands out locally because it merges a beloved neighborhood cafe with a mobile creative studio—Keppel & Kismet bring organized instruction while Silver Queen provides the food-forward backdrop and accessible communal tables. The result is an evening that feels handcrafted at every level: the tacos are made to be eaten immediately, the drink sparks conversation, and the tote becomes a wearable memory. Practical notes: meet at the posted address and arrive on time for snacks before painting; the event is 21+, runs three hours, and the cafe is wheelchair accessible. Space is limited so booking in advance is recommended; gratuity is included in the price, and you can purchase more food and drink after your tote is finished. Bring a decisively simple outfit or an apron; paint can transfer, and the hosts supply protective materials. Whether you come with friends or as a way to meet neighbors, Totes, Tacos & Tequila offers a different Cinco de Mayo—part workshop, part dinner party, wholly convivial and focused on making something to keep. For exact check-in details use the meeting point listed as Silver Queen Cafe, 5429 Hamilton Avenue, Baltimore and arrive at the scheduled start time. Tickets include materials, one drink, an order of three tacos, and gratuity; additional orders are available while you work and afterward—this makes the night relaxed, social, and reliably delicious and memorable too.