Taster’s choice

The post-Memorial Day summer season of festivals kicks off this weekend with a full menu of special interest and community events. All the entrees feature live music and different kinds of entertainment, children’s activities and food. Some fests are centered upon a specialty food item or specific culture and some just celebrate the neighborhood that hosts them. Most are free. Here are just some of the choices:

* Pacific Islander Festival. This celebration of the diverse cultures of the Pacific Islands will have an emphasis on surfing. See www.aquariumofpacific.org Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $11.95 to $20.95. (562) 590-3100.

* Los Feliz Village Street Fair. Vermont Avenue between Hollywood Boulevard and Franklin Avenue, Los Feliz. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Free. (323) 702-3684.

* Lummis Day Festival. This is a celebration of Northeast L.A.’s diversity. Sycamore Grove Park, 4700 N. Figueroa Ave., L.A. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Free. (818) 535-9178.

* Ooodles of Noodles Festival. Celebrate Torrance’s diversity by tasting noodle dishes of different ethnic cuisines provided by more than 20 restaurants. Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free. (310) 618-6342.

* Pupusa Festival. This Salvadoran community fair will focus on the pupusa, a tortilla stuffed with cheese, beans and other fillings. 3rd and Bonnie Brae streets, L.A. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Free. (818) 734-2744.

* So Ro Festival. Annual South Robertson community street festival, S. Robertson Boulevard between Cattaraugus Avenue and Beverlywood Street, L.A. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free. (310) 837-1710.

* Taste of Alhambra. More than 30 local restaurants will participate in this annual food and wine tasting event. 1st Street between Main Street and Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra. 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday. $40 to $50. (626) 282-5767.