Brewery Hosts Whole Hog Father's Day Roast + Boston Pride Events And 11 MA Events This Weekend

MASSACHUSETTS — It isn't so much a question of what there is to do in the Boston area and beyond, but rather, what should locals do?

Welcome to Patch's latest weekly roundup of highlight-worthy events across the city and surrounding areas. We've compiled them into one, easy-to-follow list, for your weekend planning.

This weekend marks Boston Pride, which comes at an interesting time in the city and the metro area, as multiple "No Kings" protests are also planned for Saturday, the same day as the annual parade and festival.

• Read more: ‘No Kings’ Protests Set For Saturday Across MA: What To Know

Also this weekend is Father's Day. In Framingham, Jack's Abby will host a barbecue on Sunday at its beer hall from 12 to 5 p.m. The culinary highlight of the event is a whole pig roast and other barbecue staples.

Here's what else is on the docket for this week in Massachusetts:

Friday

• The Bones of J.R. Jones at Brighton Music Hall — Boston
• Paul Simon at The Boch Center — Boston
• Joe Russo's Almost Dead at Cape Cod Melody Tent — Hyannis

Saturday

• Boston Pride for the People Festival and Parade — Boston
• The Fall of Troy at Brighton Music Hall — Boston
• GAY BASH’D Pride featuring Slayyyter, Isabella Lovestory, Empress Of and more at Roadrunner — Boston
• Caamp with Whitney (Saturday and Sunday) at MGM Music Hall — Boston
• The Driver Era at Leader Bank Pavilion

Sunday

• Saba at Royale — Boston
• Jack's Abby Father's Day Barbecue — Framingham
• Simple Minds at Xfinity Center — Mansfield