Alanis Morissette, Mates Of State: 5 MA Events This Week

MASSACHUSETTS — Are you saving your nights outside of the house for the weekend? In Massachusetts, that can often mean missing out on a bevy of great concerts, art exhibits and other events across the state.

In Patch's latest weekly column, we focus on the events happening throughout the week in the Boston area and beyond.

Below are five events worth checking out, including concerts, film screenings and a celebration — through competition — of poetry and hip-hop.

Tuesday

• "Thelma" Movie Screening at The Center For Arts — Natick
• Alanis Morissette at Xfinity Center — Mansfield

Wednesday

• Poetry vs. Hip-Hop Round 2, Boston vs. Atlanta at City Winery — Boston

Thursday

• Mates of State at The Sinclair — Cambridge
• The Aquabats at Big Night Live — Boston