Out & About: Seven Things to Do

1. Immerse yourself in Greek culture at the 44th annual Greek Food Festival with food, dance, art and more. Today, noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 313 Tokay Ave., Modesto. Adult advance $12, adult gate $15, children 12 and younger $7.50. 522-7694.

2. Feel the rhythm as dance students from Modesto Junior College, Johansen and Central Catholic high schools, 5,6,7,8 Dance Studio and Backstage Dance Company perform to jazz music in “Jam n’ Jive ’08 — Blue Smoke Cafe.” Today, 2 p.m. Auditorium, MJC Performing and Media Arts Center, 435 College Ave., Modesto. $8-$10. 575-6776.

3. Rock out at MonsterFest as touring tribute acts from Damage Inc (Metallica) to Izzy Osborne (Ozzy Osbourne) perform. Today, 3:30 to 11:30 p.m. Merced County Fairgrounds. $15 advance, $20 gate. 878-0380.

4. Expand your horizons with a performance by TRIBU from Mexico City, as well as mariachi bands and dancers. Today, 6 to 9 p.m. Modesto High School, 18 H St. Adults $10, children 17 and younger free. 551-5620, 679-1552.

5. Hear Argentine pianist Ingrid Fliter with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. Today, 8 p.m. Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto. $30-$70. 338-2100.

6. Go country as Alabama lead singer Randy Owen brings his solo act to town. Sunday, 8 p.m. Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto. $35-$80. 338-2100.

FREE FUN: Learn about Assyrian culture at the Assyrian Chaldean Festival. Today-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. St. Matthew’s Church, 3005 Sixth St., Ceres. 988-5661.

— Marijke Rowland

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