The Charles River Speedway 3:00 PM
Allston has embraced the nickname Rat City for years, so naturally someone turned it into an arts festival. The Rat City Arts Festival celebrates the neighborhood's creative side with a full day of live music, local artists, makers and offbeat programming at the Charles River Speedway. It's proudly grassroots, a little weird and exactly the kind of event that feels true to Allston's personality. You'll find emerging bands, browse work from Boston-area artists and probably stumble across something you weren't expecting, whether that's a beautifully painted rat trap or a costumed Rat Walk winding through the grounds. If your ideal Saturday involves discovering local talent instead of waiting in line for a corporate festival, consider this your invitation to spend the day in one of Boston's most creative neighborhoods