Early July 4 Fireworks Shows 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, 4th of July comes early for a number of communities across the state, as fireworks shows and community events are on the weekend calendar.

However, there's still a scattering of concerts and other events to check out across the state.

Here's what to know:

Friday

• Andrew Belle Performing Black Bear at The Sinclair — Cambridge
• Murder by Death Farewell Tour at Paradise Rock Club — Boston
• FKA Twigs at Roadrunner — Boston
• Khruangbin at The Stage at Suffolk Downs — Boston
• Stars & Stripes Over Framingham

Saturday

• Tree at Brighton Music Hall — Boston
• Godspeed You! Black Emperor at Roadrunner — Boston
• Nashua River Brewers Festival — Fitchburg
• Community Picnic and Fireworks — Mashpee
• Braintree Day — Braintree

Sunday

• Waltham Fireworks Display