Arts & Entertainment

Bill Burr, Lil Yachty, EST Gee Headline MA Weekend Events

Plus: Topsfield Fair 2023, a conversation with Ira Glass, Explosions in the Sky and Sylvan Esso play Boston and much more.

Bill Burr arrives at the premiere of "Blonde," Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, at TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.
Bill Burr arrives at the premiere of "Blonde," Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, at TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

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.

Fall is both in the air and on the lineup for this weekend, with Oktoberfest celebrations set to continue and the tourist season set to boom in Salem. Good news for those making the trek, Salem's Halloween free shuttle weekends are coming back this weekend.

Find out what's happening in Walthamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

As for what else to there is to keep you entertained this weekend, Friday sees The Front Bottoms at Mt. Joy play Boston while the 2023 edition of the Topsfield Fair kicks off.

A duo of big-name rap acts will play Boston on Saturday when Lil Yachty takes the stage at House of Blues and EST Gee does the same at Paradise Rock Club.

Find out what's happening in Walthamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

On Sunday, Massachusetts' favorite son, the comedian Bill Burr will play the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield while Explosions in the Sky are bringing their new album and tour to Boston.

And that's just a taste of the weekend ahead. Here are the events to know:

If you would like to submit an event for consideration, email montana.samuels@patch.com.


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