Mon. March 5

We've been to a couple of the swanky p.A.R.T.y events - the annual spring fundraiser held by American Repertory Theatre - and we've been knocked out by the celebs (Matt, Ben) and the cuisine. We've gone to these flings in hotels and outdoor courtyards, but this year's dig, Monday March 5, will be at Brighton Mills in Brighton. Which, the A.R.T., promises is a "transformed" space. WBUR's Robin Young is the honored guest; aerial artist Mam Smith (formerly of the Cirque du Soleil) will perform and "Angels in America" playwright Tony Kushner (in photo) will be honored with the annual Robert Brustein Award. (Brustein was the A.R.T.'s longtime director who fought the fight and made the avant theater go - he's still an advisor.) The party starts at 6 p.m., and it celebrates the season now in its home stretch, "Season of Transformations." Music provided by The Map of the House Band and Marakutaia Group, food catered by MAX Ultimate Food. There will be both live and silent auctions. Admission: $500. (It's a benefit, folks.)

380 Western Ave., Brighton, 617-495-2668 amrep.org