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If you’re looking for good live music minus the sticky bar room floor, you have options this weekend.

Red Room @ 939 Cafe hosts a solo acoustic set with Casey Crescenzo (Thurs) and the two-day Fresh Prospects, a fresh-to-death showcase of up & coming college musicians (Fri & Sat).

When: Thurs, Fri & Sat 8p
Where: Red Room @ 939 Cafe, Berklee
How Much: Thurs – $15; Fri & Sat – Free
More: http://www.cafe939.com/events/

And, Wellesley College plays host to jazz ensemble BlueJazz (Fri).

When: Fri 73op
Where: Wellesley College
How Much: Free
More: http://new.wellesley.edu/events/node/16020

There’s enough fair to go around at the Harvard Square MayFair.  Five stages of live entertainment, arts & crafts vendors and 40+ food carts should make for a fairly eventful afternoon.

When:  Sun 12p-6p
Where: Harvard Square
How Much: Free
More: http://www.harvardsquare.com/Home/Articles/The-29th-Annual-Mayfair-in-Harvard-Square.aspx

If going to an Irish pub in Boston to celebrate Mexico’s heritage seems counter-intuitive, then count the Greenway Mobile Food Fest among the Cinco de Mayo alternatives.

Unless you’ve been living under a Corona 12-pack, you know that food trucks are in right now.  Enjoy live tunes and play some bocce as you sample from the 15+ food trucks like Roxy’s Grilled Cheese, Kickass Cupcakes and many more.

When:  Sat 1130a-7p
Where: Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston
How Much: Free
More: http://www.rosekennedygreenway.org/events/greenwaymobilefoodfest

Imagine everyone in their underwear when you step on stage at More Than Words’ Open Mic Night.  The free monthly freestyle goes down in a unique South End bookstore and cafe operated by Boston teens.

And, if you don’t have see-through vision, just sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

When:  Friday 630p
Where: More Than Words Bookstore, South End
How Much: Free
More: http://mtwyouth.org/events?viewevent=92

Would a tour of your dorm or apartment attract lots of people interested in purchasing your belongings?  Unless someone’s short on ramen or dirty laundry, probably not.

The same can’t be said for artists communities in SoWa, Brookline and Somerville.  Stroll through their Open Studios checking out the artists’ finest and craziest creations.

SoWa
When:  Fri 5p-9p
Where: SoWa, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston
How Much: Free
More: http://sowaartists.com/calendar.html

Brookline
When:  Sat & Sun 12p-6p
Where: Coolidge Corner & Brookline Village
How Much: Free
More: www.brooklineartists.com

Somerville
When:  Fri 6p-9p, Sat & Sun 12p-6p
Where: Somerville
How Much: Free
More: http://www.somervilleopenstudios.org/

You don’t have to be a female guest at a wedding to dance barefoot.  At Dance Friday, you’re invited to boogie sans footwear to an eclectic mix of music in a fun, welcoming setting.

And, your feet won’t end up smelling like Boston Lager because the T-accessible venue is alcohol-free.

When: Fri 8p-12a
Where: Brookline Tai Chi Center
How Much: $8-$12
More: http://www.dancefriday.org/

You don’t have to be a female guest at a wedding to dance barefoot.  At Dance Friday, you’re invited to boogie sans footwear to an eclectic mix of music in a fun, welcoming setting.

And, your feet won’t end up smelling like Boston Lager because the T-accessible venue is alcohol-free.

When: Fri 8p-12a
Where: Brookline Tai Chi Center
How Much: $8-$12
More: http://www.dancefriday.org/

You don’t have to be a female guest at a wedding to dance barefoot.  At Dance Friday, you’re invited to boogie sans footwear to an eclectic mix of music in a fun, welcoming setting.

And, your feet won’t end up smelling like Boston Lager because the T-accessible venue is alcohol-free.

When: Fri 8p-12a
Where: Brookline Tai Chi Center
How Much: $8-$12
More: http://www.dancefriday.org/

You don’t have to be a female guest at a wedding to dance barefoot.  At Dance Friday, you’re invited to boogie sans footwear to an eclectic mix of music in a fun, welcoming setting.

And, your feet won’t end up smelling like Boston Lager because the T-accessible venue is alcohol-free.

When: Fri 8p-12a
Where: Brookline Tai Chi Center
How Much: $8-$12
More: http://www.dancefriday.org/

You don’t have to be a female guest at a wedding to dance barefoot.  At Dance Friday, you’re invited to boogie sans footwear to an eclectic mix of music in a fun, welcoming setting.

And, your feet won’t end up smelling like Boston Lager because the T-accessible venue is alcohol-free.

When: Fri 8p-12a
Where: Brookline Tai Chi Center
How Much: $8-$12
More: http://www.dancefriday.org/