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Celtics Watch Party, Niall Horan, The Kid Laroi: MA Weekend Events

Plus: Pixies, Modest Mouse and Cat Power team up for a concert at the Xfinity Center and Trombone Shorty plays Leader Bank Pavilion.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, is hugged by guard Jaylen Brown after they defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-99 in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas.
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, is hugged by guard Jaylen Brown after they defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-99 in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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.

On Friday, the Boston Celtics try to claim banner 18 in the NBA Finals. Though the team won't be at home, fans will still have the opportunity to watch from Boston Garden as the team takes on the Dallas Mavericks in pursuit of a sweep.

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Plus: It's a packed week of concerts across the state with Trombone Shorty, Pixies, Modest Mouse, The Kid Laroi and more set to perform in Boston and beyond.

Here are the events to know this weekend:

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