Clipse Bring Rap Album Of The Year To Boston And 16 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 is jam-packed with big-name concerts, from hip-hop legends still making waves in Clipse to Y2K throwbacks Linkin Park, Nelly and Ja Rule and more.

Here's what's on the schedule this weekend:

Friday

• Linkin Park at TD Garden — Boston
• Davido at Agganis Arena — Boston
• Natalie Cuomo at Crystal Ballroom — Somerville
• Sematary at Brighton Music Hall — Boston
• Megan Moroney at Roadrunner (Friday and Saturday) — Boston
• Shrek Rave at House of Blues — Boston

Saturday

• The Struts at House of Blues — Boston
• Hidden Brain: Perceptions at Chevalier Theater — Medford
• Chicago at Leader Bank Pavilion — Boston
• Pantera at Xfinity Center — Mansfield

Sunday

• Clipse with Earthgang at Roadrunner — Boston
• The Expendables at Paradise Rock Club — Boston
• Lord Huron at MGM Music Hall — Boston
• The Fray at Leader Bank Pavilion — Boston
• Flatland Cavalry at Cape Cod Melody Tent — Hyannis
• Nelly, Ja Rule, Eve at Xfinity Center — Mansfield