Sacramento’s oldest food festival turns 70 this year. Grab a bite of traditional Byzantine cooking, such as shish ke-babs, pilaf and baklava, while enjoying traditional duduk, choir and dance performances. When you’re finished, learn how to circle dance or shop Armenian imports at the St. James boutique.

Oct. 21. $5. Greek Hellenic Center and Hall, 614 Alhambra Blvd.;

(916) 265-3567;

armenianfoodfest70.org