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

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

1. BREAK DANCING, HIP-HOP AT THE ICA: On Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the Floorlords return to their hometown to perform break dancing routines at the Institute of Contemporary Art on the waterfront. There will also be a battle between hip-hop and b-boy dancers. Tickets range from $15 (members, students) to $25.
   Take the Orange Line to State Street station and walk 20 minutes to the museum.  Or you can cheat by changing to the red line at Downtown Crossing; get off at South Station; and take the Silver Line to Court House Station; and then walk 5 minutes to the museum.
    
2. WALKING TOUR OF THE SOUTH END: On Sunday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. the Boston Center for Adult Education offers a walking tour  of the topographical and architectural development of this fascinating urban community. Tour includes a stop at post-walk for a free appetizer. Register here. 
Cost, $20.
   Take the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 10 minutes to the center.
    
3. MIDSUMMER DINNER ON BEACON HILL: On Saturday and Sunday the is celebrating the summer solstice with its  traditional Nordic “Midsommarmiddag” or “Midsummer Dinner”. The dinner is available 5:30 p.m. to  11 p.m. (10 p.m. on Sunday) and costs $40 per person. Reservations are recommended by calling 617-723-7575.
   Take the Orange Line to Downtown Crossing and walk 10 minutes to the restaurant.
    
4. BOSTON PORTRAITS: On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this  art show features paintings, sculptures and other art objects that share the common genre of portraiture, whether it be portraits of people or images of the city itself. Cost, $5.
   Take the Orange Line to Downtown Crossing and walk 7 minutes.
    
5. JEEP QUEST: On Saturday at  from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.  you and a friend can try to win a 2011 Jeep Compass by following clues leading to different spots around the city. Team members will then use their mobile phones to answer riddles and complete mini challenges. Register here. 
   Take the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 10 minutes to the Pru.