1) Do you have a high school junior looking to improve her chances on the SAT? Kaplan offers a free test prep class 1 p.m. Saturday at its 15 Parkman St. location. Register for the course at the Kaplan website. Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, and walk 13 minutes to Kaplan.  2) The Harlem Globetrotters are back at the TD Garden for two shows Saturday. Tickets for the family-friendly show start at $25. Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station. 3) Post-punk super group Wild Flag takes the Paradise stage 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Fronted by riot grrrl pioneer and …

What do you do when you plan a “Snow Day” event and it never snows? Hold a “No Snow Day” event. Take advantage of the warm winter weather and ride out to Spectacle Island for hiking, campfires, kids activities and more. The boats to the island leave at 10 a.m.. Tickets start at $14. Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, then the Orange Line to State Street and walk 10 minutes to Long Wharf. If you’re more inclined to stay indoors, check out the Massachusetts Historical Society’s Clover Adams photo exhibit. Adams lived in Boston during the late nineteenth century and …

All events are within walking distance of Orange Line stops on the MBTA. 1.) CHARITY DATE AUCTION: Boston’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes are on the auction block to raise money for the Jimmy Fund and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. On Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at The Estate, 1 Boylston Place. $15 suggested donation.Take the commuter rail to North Station, then the Orange Line to Chinatown Station and walk four minutes to The Estate.  2.) BOLLYWOOD DANCE PARTY: This is CRY (Child Rights and You) Boston's most popular event. On Saturday at 9 p.m. at Mantra, 52 Temple Place. Tickets $…

It’s African-American History Month and it’s one of the warmest winters on record. Take part in both with an African-American Patriots walking tour. The tour starts at the Freedom Trail Visitor Information Center Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Tickets are $6­–12. Take the commuter rail to North Station, then the Orange Line to Downtown Crossing and walk three minutes to the . This is your last weekend to see the Museum of Fine Art’s “Degas and the Nude.” The exhibit, co-produced by the MFA and Museé d’Orsay in Paris, showcases pieces painted throughout the artist’s career. Take the commuter …

1. Boston has its own set of beloved idiots, but you can get a taste of “American Idiot” this weekend at The Opera House. The critically acclaimed Broadway show is making a limited run in Boston. Check out one of four show times this weekend, while tickets last. Take the commuter rail to North Station, then the Orange Line to Downtown Crossing Station and walk three minutes to the Opera House.2. There are plenty of places to have a good laugh this weekend. Five venues across town are participating in the Magners Comedy Festival, featuring national acts like The Amazing Jonathan and Tom Papa …

1.) Particle Man: Science and politics clash in “Copenhagen,” a play at the Factory Theater Saturday. The production centers on two of the 20th century’s greatest scientists—Werner Heisenberg and Niels Bohr—in Denmark during World War II. Tickets are $15 for the 8 p.m. show. Take the commuter rail to North Station, then the Orange Line to Massachusetts Avenue and walk six minutes to The Factory Theater.2.) Oh! you pretty things: David Bowie turned 65 this week and the Middle East hosts a tribute show with local bands playing hits from the master. The Saturday show starts at 8 p.m.. Tickets …

1.) If you’re looking for a little culture, there are a few exhibits opening at the Museum of Fine Arts this weekend. Check out “Aphrodite and the Gods of Love,” “Around the World in Watercolor, 1860-1920,” or “An Unspoken Dialogue with Japanese Tea.” Ticket prices vary depending on the exhibits selected, membership status and age. Take the commuter rail to North Station, then the Orange Line to the Green Line E Branch to the Museum of Fine Arts Stop and cross Huntington Avenue to the museum. 2.) Beacon Hill is as picturesque a neighborhood you’ll find in America, so why not take a walking …

(All events are in walking distance from stops on the MBTA.) 1.) Cultural Survival Bazaar: Looking for a unique gift this holiday season? Head over to the cultural survival bazaar at the Prudential Center. The event starts at 10 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday, and features wares from North and South American native artisans.Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, then the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 10 minutes to the Prudential Center. 2.) Street Dogs: Boston punk scene mainstays Street Dogs are back at the Paradise, headlining the annual WFNX Wreck the Halls …

(All events are in walking distance from stops on the MBTA.) 1.) Santa Speedo Run: It’s become one of Boston’s quirkier traditions: The eighth annual Santa Speedo Run traverses Boylston Street 10 a.m. Saturday. Come cheer on the scantily clad runners, who are freezing their boots off for a good cause: The Play Ball Foundation.Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, then the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 12 minutes to the starting line at Lir. 2.) A Day in Pompeii: Find out about the final days of this doomed city at the Museum of Science new temporary exhibit, …

(All events are in walking distance from Orange Line stops on the MBTA.) 1.) Sing with Keith Lockhart and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus: Want to be part of (trivia) history? Join Lockhart and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus at the Christian Science Plaza as they try to break the Guinness Book’s world record for most carolers in one place. The number to beat is 9,100 so they need all the help they can get. The attempt starts at noon on Saturday, Dec. 3.Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, then the Orange Line to Massachusetts Avenue Station and walk eight minutes to …

(All events are in walking distance from Orange Line stops on the MBTA.) 1.) BOSTON MUSIC AWARDS: The Liberty Hotel hosts the annual event again on Sunday. Tickets are $20 and $99 for VIP tickets.Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, then the Orange Line to Haymarket Station and walk 15 minutes to the hotel. 2.) THANKSGIVING CHURCH SERVICE: An historical service that recognizes the history of the city and the nation is being held at the Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St. The service begins at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday (preludes at 10:45 a.m.) and includes music from the …

(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 commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, then 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. …

(All events are in walking distance from Orange Line stops on the MBTA.) 1.) START SHOPPING: The 25th annual Boston Christmas Festival features the work of more than 350 craftsmen and includes a gingerbread house competition. At the Seaport World Trade Center, Nov. 4-6; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets, $12 for adults; $10 for seniors; children under 14, free.Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, then the Orange Line to State Street Station and walk 20 minutes to the World Trade Center at 200 Seaport Blvd.  2.) HEAR LATIN JAZZ: The …

(All events are in walking distance from Orange Line stops on the MBTA.)   1.) MARKET OF THE LIVING DEAD: Billed as "Boston's scariest costume contest," ($250 prize), the market of the living dead is held during SoWa's last open market of the season. SoWa features a farmer's market, 130 artists and designers in a craft market, an antique market, and 13 food trucks. On Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, then the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 18 minutes to the market.  2.) PRU BOO!: More than 50 stores at the Prudential Mall will be …

(All events are in walking distance from Orange Line stops on the MBTA.) 1.) SOUTH END HOUSE TOUR:  The South End Historical Society's 43rd annual self-guided walking tour of some of this neighborhood's best homes. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $25. Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, then the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 10 minutes to the Boston Center for the Arts lobby at 539 Tremont St.  2.) WEIRD AL YANKOVIC: The master of satirical musical shlock plays the Orpheum, Saturday at 8 p.m.Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, …

All events are in walking distance from Orange Line stops on the MBTA.) 1.) A DAY IN POMPEII: Get a glimpse of daily life in this ancient city before the volcano ruined everything. Hundreds of artifacts are on display including body casts of victims. At the Museum of Science, all weekend, and through Feb. 12. Tickets: $24-$27. Members pay considerably less. Take the commuter rail to North Station, the Green Line to Lechemere, then walk 10 minutes to the museum.  2.) CIVIL WAR MUSIC: The 2d South Carolina String Band plays a free concert at the Boston Public Library on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.…

(All events are in walking distance from Orange Line stops on the MBTA.) 1.) BOSTON LOCAL FOOD FESTIVAL: On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. you can sample locally grown food from local restaurants, chefs, farmers, and fisherman. It's billed as "a full day of diverse local foods, fun loving music and art."Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, then the Orange Line to State Street Station and then walk 10 minutes to the Fort Point Channel.  2.) THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS: The group probably best known for the Malcolm in the Middle theme, "Boss of Me," plays the Berklee Performance …

Entertainment: Name: The Women of Lockerbie by Deborah BrevoortWhat:  A theatrical performance featuring local actors When: Friday & Saturday, September 23 & 24, 8 p.m.Where: Theatre To Go at Greenwood Union Church, 4 Oak St, Wakefield,MAWhy: Local actors perform Brevoort's play about a community's handling of tragedy.  Name: An Evening in Monte CarloWhat: Fundraiser for the Center for Performing Arts When: Saturday, September 24, 7 p.m. Where: Sheraton Colonial Boston North Hotel & Conference Center, 1 Audubon Rd, Wakefield, MAWhy: If you're tired of the same old types of fundraisers, head …

(All events are in walking distance from Orange Line stops on the MBTA.) 1.) BERKLEE BEANTOWN JAZZ FEST: On Saturday, 12-6 p.m., Boston's biggest block party gets going on Columbus Avenue and Mass. Avenue in the South End. Three stages, free performances from more than 15 artists, family activities and food vendors.Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, then the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 12 minutes to the corner of Columbus Avenue and Mass. Avenue.  2.) MEET CHILDREN'S AUTHORS AND HAVE TEA: At the Boston Public Library on Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets for the tea …

(All events are in walking distance from Orange Line stops on the MBTA, which you can get to from Wakefield via commuter rail.) SOUTH END OPEN STUDIOS: On Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. more than 200 artists in 12 buildings open up their studios to the public. Printed guides are available at the Boston Center for The Arts. This is the 25th anniversary year of the event. Free. Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, then the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 10 minutes to the Boston Center for the Arts.  GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL: On Friday, Saturday and Sunday at…