Eat Greek, view art: Weekend looks busy

Weekends in the Triangle are busy again. With summer vacations over and schools back in session, the calendar is filled with things to do, from college football to arts festivals, from Bugfest to iron chefs. Here are just a few of the things you could do this weekend:

BULL DURHAM BLUES FESTIVAL: Continues today from 6 to 11 p.m. at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, featuring Big Road Blues, Bernard Allison, Denise LaSalle and Taj Mahal. For more information, go to www.bulldurhamblues.org.

CENTERFEST: North Carolina's longest-running outdoor arts festival, with artists, crafters and performers from across the nation sharing their talents near Durham Central Park in downtown Durham. Today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $4 at the gate to support the Durham Arts Council Annual Arts Fund. Details at http://centerfest. durhamarts.org.

CHILI COOKOFF: The annual Four Alarm Chili Cook Off, to benefit the Wake Forest Fire Department, will take place today at the Wake Forest Farmers Market from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A $5 taster kit allows you to sample the chili. More information at www.wakeforestmarket.org.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: East Carolina visits Carter-Finley Stadium to take on N.C. State at noon, while Virginia Tech comes to Kenan Stadium to play UNC at 3:30 p.m.

FLY FOR TOTS: Radio-controlled aircraft will take flight at this fundraiser to benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp. Runs from 8:30 a.m. to dark today and Sunday at the Raleigh Durham Radio Control club field, 1339 Bethlehem Church Road in Youngsville. Free. Information: www.flyfortots.com.

BUGFEST: All things buggy at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones St. in downtown Raleigh. Events run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with more adult-friendly activities after 5 p.m. For information and a full schedule, go to www.bugfest.org or call 733-7450.

GREEK FESTIVAL: Greek music, dance and food at the Expo Center on the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. Today from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. General admission, $3; seniors and ages 13-18, $2; children under 13, free. Information at www.holytrinityraleigh.org.

IRON CHEF COMPETITION: Chefs from Mura and Bonefish Grill restaurants will participate in the North Hills Iron Chef Competition to raise money for the Interfaith Food Shuttle from 9 a.m. to noon today. Event is free; $5 tasting tickets will be available.

SPARKCON FESTIVAL: Music, art, dance, stories, street painting and yoga are just some of the features of this year's Sparkcon, which will be centered on Moore Square in downtown Raleigh today and Sunday. For a schedule of events, go to www.sparkcon.com.

VISITRALEIGH.COM BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND THE JOHN ENTWISTLE FOUNDATION: Continues today from noon to 11 p.m., Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary.

Jack Bruce of Cream and Dave Mason of Traffic lead a lineup of rock veterans. "Guitar Hero" enthusiasts will compete for the chance to test their skills against 16-year-old Raleigh Guitar Hero whiz Blake Peebles. Read a previous N&O story on Peebles at www.newsobserver.com/105/story/ 1155589.html.