Hot Off the T: Five Things to Do in Boston This Weekend

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

1. MUSIC FESTIVAL AT CITY HALL PLAZA: The Boston Urban Music Fest features Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller, Moe Pope and Dorchester's Moufy. At Boston City Hall Plaza at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Free. Take the Winchester commuter rail to North Station, then take the Orange Line to Haymarket Station,cross the street and walk up the stairs to City Hall Plaza. 

2. HUBWAY SCAVENGER HUNT: The new bike sharing program in Boston is co-sponsoring this with Patagonia. They're giving away Patagonia merchandise, Hubway passes and other prizes. On Saturday, from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. starting at Patagonia, 346 Newbury St. Free. Take the Winchester commuter rail to North Station, then take the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 15 minutes to the Patagonia store.

3. SOWA OPEN MARKET: Every Sunday from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. this  also features a  and attracts people looking for unique things. A great place to stroll when the weather is good. Take the Winchester commuter rail to North Station, then take the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 20 minutes to 460 Harrison Ave.

4. J. GEILS BAND: As of this writing some tickets were still left for the Saturday 8 p.m show at the Bank of America Pavillion. Take the Winchester commuter rail to North Station, then take the Orange Line to State Street Station and walk 30 minutes (along the beautiful waterfront) to the Pavillion.

5. : "Close Distance" at the Boston Center for the Arts in the South End features six emerging Boston-area Latino artists. The works include paint, video/film, installations, performance and more. On Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Take the Winchester commuter rail to North Station, then take the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 10 minutes to the Mills Gallery.