Boston - October 16, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Today, the family farm; tomorrow, the world.

SUP
Fresh from the Family Farm Week
What: Local restaurants dish menus with ingredients from neighboring lands like Verrill Farm and Pioneer Valley, with proceeds to benefit Farm Aid and Chefs Collaborative.
Why: You are what you eat.
When: Thru Sun.
Where: Participating restaurants at freshfromthefamilyfarm.org.

GO
Green Tangerine’s Weekend Tailgate Party
What: New Patriot Place spa and salon opens with a serious bash, sweet giveaways, and complimentary services.
Why: There is a me in team.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 238 Patriot Pl., Foxborough (508-203-9414).

HOPE
Couture for a Cure
What: The Pink Agenda mingles fashion, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres for a woman-empowering charity benefit.
Why: For the girls.
When: Thurs., 6 p.m.
Where: Sara Campbell, 44 Plympton St., South End. Info at 508-942-0989. R.S.V.P. to rsvpboston@thepinkagenda.org.

GIVE
Gals & Guys Benefit Shopping Night
What: Bag quirky items like Michael’s Garden witch hats (made by adults in a special needs facility in Arizona); event proceeds support the Special Olympics of Massachusetts.
Why: Oh, what the hill.
When: Thurs., 6-8 p.m.
Where: Blackstone’s of Beacon Hill, 46 Charles St., Beacon Hill (617-227-4646).

SPECTATE
Hot Buffet: a Dystopian Musical Satire
What: Adult drama offers a saucy view of the future. VIP tickets include tasting package nibbles like finger-lickin’ spare ribs and backdoor fudge delight.
Why: Does a body good.
When: Thurs.-Sat. Doors, 7:30 p.m.; show, 8 p.m.
Where: Cambridge Family YMCA Theatre, 820 Mass Ave., Cambridge (617-661-9622).