Hot Off the T: 5 Things To Do in Boston This Weekend

(All events are in walking distance from stops on the MBTA.)

1. RECORD COVER ART: Sunday is the last day to see an exhibit of record cover art at the Institute of Contemporary Art. Record covers from Billy Holiday to the Talking Heads and beyond are on display.
   Take the Orange Line to State Street Station and walk 20 minutes along the beautiful waterfront to the museum. Or, take the Red Line to South Station and walk 14 minutes to the museum.
   
    
2. TATTOO CONVENTION: Another indication that tattoos are mainstream and no longer counter-culture. The 10th annual convention is held Friday-Monday at the Sheraton Hotel. Art galleries, live music,and a Miss Boston Ink pageant. Ticket info available here.
   Take the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 12 minutes to the hotel. Or, take the Red Line to the Green Line, get off at Prudential Station, and walk 4 minutes to the hotel
   
    
3. SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH : A basket of beignets, thick-cut french toast with chantilly cream or a brie and bacon omelette... all with a side of smooth jazz. At  , 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
Pricing: View menu here.
   Take the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 10 minutes to the restaurant. Or, take the Red Line to the Orange Line, and follow the directions above.
   
    
4. : A farmer's market, arts/crafts market, and antique market (Vintage SOWA Market) on steroids. Some of the fine art galleries are also usually open. On Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
   Take the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 17 minutes to the open market. Or, take the Red Line to the Silver Line, get off East Berkeley Street, and walk 3 minutes to the market.
   
    
5. WINE MONDAY: At , Monday, 7 p.m
.  This Labor Day, L'Espalier brings you an evening of wines paired with a four-course tasting menu. This week's theme: Burgundy. To make reservations, call 617-262-3023.
 Pricing: $60
   Take the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 8 minutes to the restaurant. Or, take the Red Line to the Green Line, get off at Copley Station, and walk 2 minutes to the restaurant.