Whenever people talk about the annual Greek Festival, they're really talking about food. This year's festival kicks off at noon today, when you can start grazing on squares of spanokopita, gyros, souvlaki, moussaka, Greek chicken, Greek salads and more. Wash it all down with Greek beer, ouzo, wine and biting retsina. Then you'll be in the mood for West Coast Greek band Fotia, guitarist Sotos Kappas and Balkans-music band Partners in Time.

Greek Festival: noon to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow at McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Park. Admission is $3; free for kids 11 and younger. Information: 521-7220, www.ssconhelhi.goarch.org.