Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, while the weekend is debuting. For the same flower that smiles today, Monday will be commuting.

GO
Pamplona Gala in Newport
What: Spanish fixings, live salsa, and fire dancers kick off the countdown to Pamplona at the Seafair Mansion to benefit The Sun Also Rises Foundation, a humanitarian aid group.
Why: How often do we get a black, white, and red dress code?
When: Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: Seafair Mansion, 254 Ocean Ave., Newport (401-383-9898).

Wilson Farm
What: Gorgeous local produce and cakes, cuddly animals, and brilliant plants for your garden.
Why: Time for some personal growth.
When: Mon., Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 10 Pleasant St., Lexington (781-862-3900).

EAT
Summer Sparklers and Sashimi at Fugakyu
What: Victoria Abbott Riccardi, author of Untangling My Chopsticks: a Culinary Sojourn in Kyoto, reads from her travel-food memoir and reveals which bubblies go best with raw fish.
Why: Chop, chop.
When: Tonight, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: 1280 Beacon St., Brookline (617-734-1268).

BUY
Winston Flowers Opens
What: Swing by the specialty florist’s new boutique.
Why: The best kind of petal pushers.
When: We can always use a little freshening up.
Where: 176 Federal St. (617-345-5362).

DO
The Edie Haircut
What: Sandy Poirier is snipping cuts a la Sienna channeling Sedgwick in the upcoming Factory Girl.
Why: A short cut to chic.
When: Who can’t use a good shag?
Where: Shag Salon, 840 Summer St. (617-268-2500).