mad fundraiser

The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party is a FUNdraiser for Breast Cancer Research with tea time on Sunday, March 14 from 2-4 p.m. Don’t be late to the Greendale People’s Church at 25 Francis St., Worcester! Hosted by the “Mad Hatter” Tim Wilder, magician and clown and his Wonderland friends. $10, $5 children (4-19, 3 and under free), $25 family. 508-829-2567, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , avonwalk.org

faux sun

New England Concerts puts winter behind us with the 2010 Indoor Beach Party on Saturday March 13 at the Courtyard by Marriott-Trade Center in Fitchburg, with an 18+ pre-party event on March 12 at 8p.m. Celebrate summer early at the home of CoCo Keys water park with two stages and over 40 bands playing including: Soulfly, Nonpoint, Prong, Cold, and Diecast to name just a few. Support New England based bands as they tear up the stage such as Resin, Prospect Hill and A Wanted Awakening. $30. Waterslides and Doors open at 10a.m. Courtyard by Marriott-Trade Center, 150 Royal Plaza Dr., Fitchburg. 888-774-3976.

paws for a cause

Baypath Humane Society friend Lyn Evans for Potpourri Designs is sponsoring a night of fashion as Paws for a Cause Charity Night of Fashion hits the aisle on Thursday, March 11. Enjoy wine and cheese while browsing the latest fashions at the store. Exciting raffle items will also be available. All proceeds from ticket sales, silent auction and raffle items will go directly to Baypath Humane Society, plus a portion of any clothing purchases. $10. 6-9 p.m. Lyn Evans for Potpourri Designs, 30 Lyman St., Westborough. baypathhumane.org.

teen capoeira

Turn your teen on to a new form of self expression at the Capoeira for Teens class on Saturday, March 13. Capoeira, a Brazilian martial art, is a truly unique sport: part dance and part fight. The capoeirista moves to the rhythm of the berimbau, an African string instrument, and as the tempo changes, so does the pace and energy of the game. Depending on your point-of-view, capoeira can be seen as a form of exercise, a fast and exciting sport, self-defense, or a game of strategy. Totally cool and its free! 11 a.m.-noon Salsa Storm Dance Studio, 9 Harrison St. 508-854-8489 or visit salsastorm.com.

bag it

Brown Bag Concert at the Museum of Russian Icons featuring New England Youth Chamber Ensemble on Saturday, March 13. The chamber orchestra based at Thayer Conservatory in Lancaster is directed by Dr. Connie Rittenhouse Drexler, and their concert will include sacred and classical music from their repertoire, as well as music from Russian composers. A number of talented young soloists will be featured on the program. Free to Members or with Museum Admission. noon-1:30 p.m. Museum of Russian Icons, South Gallery performance area, 203 Union St., Clinton. Call 978-598-5000, ext. 17.

comic opera

Set in feudal Japan, the two act comic opera The Mikado or “The Town of TItipu,” is Gilbert and Sullivan’s most beloved and famous opera, and you can catch The Mikado with Master Singers of Worcester, Worcester Opera Works on Saturday, March 13. Malcolm Halliday will conduct this semi-staged concert version of the opera, featuring the Master Singers as the “Japanese Chorus.” Selected artists from Worcester Opera Works will perform the lead roles in costume and act out the dialogue as well. $25 or $20 each for senior/student tickets. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Worcester State College: Sullivan Auditorium, 486 Chandler St. 508-842-1349 worcesteroperaworks.com.

planet meals

There are quick and effective measures that everyone can participate in to improve their health and address the global urgency to reduce green house gas emissions. Want to learn more? Then mark Sunday March 14 down for the Sustainable Eating for Our Health and the Health of Our Planet lecture for free at the Worcester Public Library. Check out interactive presentations from local professional presenters as well as video clips from scientists, physicians, politicians, environmentalists, activists and other renowned specialists in USA and world abroad. Complimentary food samples will be provided. Everyone is welcome! Free. 2-3:30 p.m. Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room, 3 Salem Square. 508-499-7433.

3rd power

Three major New England-region choirs together sing a program of rare range and power during the Three Choirs Festival on Sunday, March 14. Featuring the All Saints Choirs and Alumni; The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, Cathedral of All Saints, Albany NY; the Choir of St Paul’s Church, Fairfield CT. $10/$12/reserved seating $25. 4:30-6:30 p.m. All Saints Church, 10 Irving St. Call 508-752-3766, ext. 16.

booty camp

Join Worcester’s original fitness boot camp for a fat blasting and muscle building workout during Adventure Boot Camp from Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 26. Includes weight training, core conditioning, plyometrics and fun! $139. 5:30-6:30 a.m. Blessed Sacrament Church: Phelan Center, 551 Pleasant St. Call 508-579-6064 or visit AdventureBootCampLLC.com.