The Big E Is Back: 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.

The Big E is back, kicking off over the weekend with performances from the likes of Ludacris and Umphrey's McGee.

On Monday, The Big E is rolling out the new "3 Buck Bites" deal. Fairgoers on Monday can try small portions of popular dishes at participating vendors for just $3 on Monday only.

There are also more musical acts on the docket, including big names at The Big E Arena. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.

Performing musicians for the rest of the Big E season include:

Sept. 20 – Dustin Lynch with special guest Dylan Scott
Sept. 21 – Diplo with special guest Kito
Sept. 22 – America with special guest Jim Messina
Sept. 27 – Brothers Osborne with special guest Elvie Shane
Sept. 28 – Public Enemy
Sept. 29 – Big Time Rush

Monday

• The Big E (through Sept. 29) — West Springfield
• Kings of Leon at MGM Music Hall — Boston

Tuesday

• Kimberly Perry at The Sinclair — Cambridge
• Mavi at Paradise Rock Club — Boston
• Kehlani at MGM Music Hall — Boston

Wednesday

• Shovels & Rope at The Sinclair — Cambridge
• PJ Harvey at MGM Music Hall — Boston
• Common and Pete Rock at House of Blues — Boston
• Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band at Chevalier Theatre — Medford

Thursday

• Arooj Aftab at Paradise Rock Club — Boston
• Fletcher at Roadrunner — Boston
• Cupcakke at Big Night Live — Boston
• Zedd at MGM Music Hall — Boston