30 Crabs in 30 Days; Tons of Cupcakes

SOMERVILLE - You'll find tons of different cupcakes under one roof in your dreams, and also at CupcakeCamp, a fundraiser for the non-profit Lovin’ Spoonfuls. Participating bakers include Cakeology, Cakes by Erin, Cupcakes by Martha, JannaBee's, O'Sugar! Cakery, Sweet Creations by Gloria, and Wicked Good Cupcakes. Monday, May 21, 7:00pm to 9:00pm, $5 at the door, or purchase VIP tickets here. [Official Site]

BACK BAY - The Metropolitan Club and Met Back Bay ring in soft shell crab season with 30 different soft shell crab creations in 30 days. For instance, "Muddy Water Crab" with jalapeno, brown butter and corn cake and a "Fat Boy Crab" with roasted garlic, crushed cherry bombs and Texas Toast. May 10 to June 8, 5:00pm to 10:00pm Monday to Saturday and 5:00pm to 9:00pm on Sunday. [Official Site]

DOWNTOWN - Here's another batch of proposals for spaces that include markets and restaurants destined for the currently empty lot between the Greenway and Blackstone Street. In one proposal, topping the new building's sixth floor would be "a green roof, with a glass-walled restaurant... that would reach to 72 feet." [Boston.com]