Which of these things is not like the other one? Loukoumathes, pastitsio, moussaka, dolmathes, tiropitas, spanikopita, margaritas — huh? Well, this is L.A. The L.A. Greek Fest boasts all of Greece's greatest hits — dancing, music, arts & crafts, Metaxa brandy cocktails, and food, food, food. Did we mention feta fries? And hosts Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson (she's Greek)? The big draw is “Zorba Night,” where admission is free and the dance contest is promised to be “the zaniest party on the planet.”

Fri., Sept. 11, 5-11 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 12, 1-11 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 13, 12-10 p.m., 2009

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