7. Jazz at Five

The Buzz -- On Wednesdays for five weeks, this popular concert series floods upper State Street with the awesome strains of local jazz. Folks take advantage of the after-work opportunity, with crowds often numbering in the thousands. Sax and bass players, pianists, drummers, and guitarists mix up the styles, and the concerts are a popular way for folks to bridge the day from work into dinner and more. Many spectators enjoy the music from the Capitol lawn, but folding chairs can be rented for a nominal fee. A three-week winter series typically occurs in early March and takes place indoors for a fee.