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Each Saturday morning, we bring you weekend events within walking distance of Orange Line stops.Looking for a reason to get out and enjoy the city this weekend? No sweat. We've got you covered. 1) It’s playoff hockey season, and the Bruins are off to a good start, beating the Washington Capitals 1-0 in overtime Thursday night. It’s nigh impossible to get a ticket to Game 2 through legal channels, but you can take part in the playoff atmosphere around the TD Garden at several Boston landmarks, including The Fours, Sullivan’s Tap and Halftime Pizza. The game starts at 3 p.m. Saturday, but it’s a safe bet the revelry starts well before then. Take the Orange Line to North Station. 2) The …
1) Randon Jellison is running the Boston Marathon and needs help making his charitable goal of $3,000. You can help him and Brigham and Women’s Hospital by attending his silent auction 5 p.m. Saturday at The Mission. Take the Orange Line to Roxbury Crossing and walk 11 minutes to The Mission. 2) Geek-culture lovers will descend upon Hynes Convention Center this weekend for Anime Boston 2012. The weekend-long events include gaming, art galleries, karaoke and more. Learn more about the event, pricing, and schedule at the Anime Boston 2012 website. Take the Orange Line to Mass. Ave. and walk …
EARTHFEST 2011Where/When: Charles River Esplanade, Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Why Go: Sponsored by Whole Foods (so we’re banking on some tasty food samples), this year’sEarthFest features performances by Atomic Tom (perhaps you’ve seen this video?), Sponge, OK Go and LIVE’s Ed Kowalczyk. Isn't being an environmentalist fun?Pricing: FreeTake the Orange Line to Downtown Crossing and either walk 20 minutes through the Boston Common or transfer to the Red Line and get off at Charles Street Station. CHIHULY GLASS EXHIBIT AT THE MFAWhere/When: Museum of Fine Arts, through Aug. 7, 2011.Why Go…