What You're Doing Today (and Tonight): Mar. 21

Peep gorgeous orchids, cook up some seafood and see roller derby divas

FLORAL FANTASY: Head to the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe today for the annual "Orchids in the Mist" show and sale. More than 40 displays of orchids, including rare and hybrid versions, will be on hand for your viewing pleasure. A repotting service for your plants is available for $5. 10AM-5PM, free.

GET COOKING: La Madia's monthly Winter Cooking Class and Wine Tasting takes place today at 11AM. The theme for March is "Perfect Seafood," so you'll learn the proper techniques for cleaning and preparing a fish filet, as well as recipes for spinach-and-shrimp salad and clam pizza. And, the best part, you'll get to sample your work paired with wines. $30 per person.

BRAWLING BABES: It's time for Bout 3 of the Windy City Rollers 2009 season. Tonight's match-ups include the Double Crossers vs. The Fury and the Manic Attackers vs. Hell's Belles. The demolition divas roll at the UIC Pavilion, 6PM, $20.

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