As the few bursts of fine weather may hint, summer in Boston is awesome. Yes, it gets obnoxiously hot in July and August, but where in the U.S. doesn’t? Student-filled Boston becomes pretty mellow in the summer, and most residents prefer it that way.

Sublets: First of all, you need a place to live. Craigslist and the Facebook Marketplace are rife with listings, but chances are, you know someone who needs a summer subletter. Particularly upperclassmen, I’ve found, need help since many don’t stay through the summer because of jobs or internships elsewhere. While I’ve found success with the Internet, it’s nice to get a roommate recommendation from someone you know. 

Summer clothes: Chances are, when you’re packing up, you’ll find a ton of stuff you haven’t worn in ages. Given the general thrift trend as result of the shaky economy, why not sell the little-worn clothes at Rescue in Union Square, Allston, or at the Garment District in Kendall Square, Cambridge? Whatever cash you earn can go toward new summer duds. If you’re feeling generous, donate old clothes to the Goodwill on Commonwealth Ave. by the Paradise Rock Club or to Urban Renewals in Allston Village for some Karma points. 

The T: More specifically, the B Line. It’s a different machine in the summer without BU and BC kids moving around en masse. You can usually get a seat! T-jumpers be advised: that shit doesn’t fly in the summer. You can’t hide behind the usual horde piling into one of the back doors unless you’re behind a group of BU summer program attendees. It sucks. Get a T-pass. 

Though, why take the T at all? When the weather is beautiful, get on a bike. Boston recently passed legislation making the city more bike friendly. Review it here before you hit the road. 

Music venues: With the volume of students in Boston remarkably smaller, it’s actually possible to get tickets to popular shows. Save T fare and walk (or bike) to the box offices at the Middle East or the Paradise Rock club to buy tickets on a nice day, allowing you to spend the meager savings on booze at the show. 

Shakespeare In the Park: This summer, from July 31 to August 16, go see A Comedy of Errors on Boston Common. Pack a blanket and a picnic dinner and get there early if you want to be able to see the stage. And, if Shakespeare is not your thing, it’s a nice excuse to take a nap under the stars. 

Beaches: Boston has them and most are really nice. I’m told to hit Carson Beach in South Boston over Revere Beach on the Blue Line. Both are a reasonable bike ride away. Make a day of it. 

Lastly, I need to plug the Boston Skill Share taking place at MIT this weekend. They’ve got some amazing people coming to teach and they are offering free vegan breakfast and lunches. While it’s not a summer thing, check out bike maintenance and craft workshops, and pick up a project you can work on once finals are over. Check out the skill share here.