Boston's Big 1: Live Bands At EarthFest Saturday

One of the bigger events in Boston this weekend includes The Spin Doctors, Third Eye Blind and Switchfoot.

Be kind to the earth and yourself at Radio 92.9's EarthFest on Saturday, May 19 at the Hatch Shell in the Esplanade in Boston. The event is free. The festivities start at 10 a.m. at the Kids Planet Family Stage and at 11:30 a.m. at the main stage. Bands performing on the main stage include Twin Berlin, Eve 6, Spin Doctors and Third Eye Blind. Also at the event will be nonprofit environmental groups, a Whole Foods Market village (free samples) and an interactive learning area for children and families. And if you're not into the whole natural earth scene, there's always beer and hotdogs at HarpoonFest (Friday and Saturday) and the Hot Dog Safari Saturday. To find other weekend events in Boston, check out these listings:

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Boston's Big 1: SOWA Market Opens Sunday

One of the bigger events in Boston this weekend is the opening of the SOWA Open Market in the South End.

It's a little bit farmers market, a little bit flea market, craft show and fine arts fair. But there's nothing little about it. This year is SOWA Open Market's biggest opener yet with 140 indie designers, crafters, artists, musicians, farmers, food trucks and much more, according to the people who run it. The Market opens this Sunday, May 6 in a huge space at 460 Harrison Avenue in Boston's South End. And it will be open every Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 28. There are four distinct sections to the lively marketplace: a farmers market area; an area where jewelry-makers and other craftsmen sell their wares; an indoor vintage market where antiques share space with kitschy items from the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s; and a building …

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Boston's Big 1: Geek Week at ImprovBoston

Celebrate the nerd in all of us.

So maybe there are bigger events in Boston this weekend. Seth Meyers is doing two shows at the Wilbur Theater on Saturday night but both are sold out. And House of Blues is hosting a Beer and Bacon Festival on Saturday but it's sold out too. What to do? Head to Cambridge. ImprovBoston (which has it's main stage in Cambridge -- no joke) has been running a "Geek Week" from April 25-29. You can pick the show you want and buy tickets here. And if you're looking for something more high-brow, check out Alex Katz prints at the MFA. 

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Boston's Big 1: Mad Magazine Honored This Weekend

One of the bigger events in Boston this weekend is Boston Comic Con.

The legends of Mad Magazine are being honored this weekend at Boston Comic Con, a comic book convention at the Hynes Convention Center. Al Jaffee, known for the back cover fold-ins as well as "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions," will be joined by Editor Al Feldstein, and illustrator Paul Cocker, Jr., best known for "Horrifying Cliches," and the "Mad Pet Book," according to information posted on the event's website. The event also includes dozens of other artists, many exhibits, and an art auction. The show is being held on both Saturday and Sunday. A one-day pass costs $20 and a two-day pass is $35. Tickets can be purchased online. And if comic books aren't your thing, check out other weekend events in Boston:  

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5 Things To Do In Boston This Weekend: Tower of Power, Asian Film Festival

Discounts announced on Boston holiday tickets and restaurants.

(HOT OFF THE T TIP: Mayor Menino's Office Announces Discounts On Holiday Tickets, Restaurants) (All events are in walking distance from Orange Line stops on the MBTA.) 1.) TOWER OF POWER: Get your urban soul on when Tower of Power plays the Wilbur Theatre, Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40-$75. Take the Orange Line to Chinatown Station and walk 5 minutes to the theater.  2.) ROMEO AND JULIET: The Boston Ballet performs this classic at the Boston Opera House Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25-$135. Take the Orange Line to Downtown Crossing Station and walk 3 minutes to the Opera House.  3.) BOSTON ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL: Several theaters in Boston and surrounding areas are hosting this …

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

Tour artist studios, eat Greek food, and see the next 'Star of the Day.'

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

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5 Things You Need To Know Today—Friday, June 3

Melrose High School graduation; yard sales and more to do this weekend.

Today is Friday, June 3 and here are Melrose's five fast facts for the day. 1) Glorious. It should be sublime weather for tonight's graduation ceremonies (see Thing #2 below). Sunny with a high near 71. North wind between 16 and 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. According to weather.com, at the start of the graduation ceremonies it should be about 68 degrees out. Tonight, mostly clear with a low around 52. North wind between 6 and 11 mph. Beautiful weekend ahead, too—sunny to partly sunny, with a high near 68 on Saturday and Sunday. (Forecast from the National Weather Service.) 2) The really important kind of freedom involves attention. And awareness. And discipline. And being able truly to care about other people, and to sacrifice for…

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What's Up For Sale in Your Neighborhood? Sunday, April 10

A sampling of five open houses in Melrose this week. Look at the photo gallery or the easy-to-scan chart below.

  "House Hunt" is a weekly column featuring real estate open houses in Melrose. Photos and information compiled using MLS data, courtesy of Century 21 North Shore and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.

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