What represents cultural heritage better than food? The Medford Kiwanis Club’s 15th annual Taste of Italy and the World offers the chance to sample a wide variety of offerings from more than 30 of the area’s finest restaurants, bakeries, brewers and vineyards . . . all in one place, and for a good cause: Medford’s children. Tickets are $40 for adults, $10 for ages 5 to 17; children under 5 are admitted free. Purchase tickets through Eventrbrite.