Hey, May flowers. It’s time to show yourselves.

GIVE
Beyond Shelter Event
What: Friends of Boston’s Homeless puts job training and life skills on the table for those without homes. Help them out by hitting their 20th annual fundrasier.
Why: Put a home where your heart is.
When: Tonight, 6-11 p.m.
Where: State Room, 60 State St., top fl., Downtown. Tickets at 617-534-2526 ext. 385 or 383.

EAT
Lunch at L’Espalier
What: Feast on slow-roasted pork belly or the poached lobster BLT, then try to stay awake on that 3 p.m. conference call.
Why: Reinstate the ladies’ lunch.
When: Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: 30 Gloucester St., Back Bay (617-262-3023).

Japanese Sunday Supper
What: A swanky steakhouse turns to the East, serving three family-style courses of Japanese fixings.
Why: Cedar-baked miso salmon and flat iron-seared tenderloin teriyaki.
When: Sun., 5-10 p.m.
Where: The Metropolitan Club, 1210 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill (617-731-0600).

BUY
Jill McGowan Trunk Show
What: Get blouses from the Portland, Maine, designer for just two days.
Why: If the shirt fits.
When: Fri. & Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Jari Boutique, 236 Clarendon St., Back Bay (617-725-0244).

DRINK
Wine 101
What: Pick up tasting tips from seven female vintners from California; all proceeds from each $50 ticket go to The Healing Garden.
Why: Women be drinkin’.
When: Fri., 6-8 p.m.
Where: Back Bay Events Center, 180 Berkeley St., Back Bay. Tickets online at healinggarden.net.