Tim McGraw At TD Garden, Norah Jones, Celtics Playoffs: 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.

It's a packed week of Boston sports, concerts and a special offer for Teacher Appreciation Week. Here's what to know:

All Week

All certified teachers receive free admission to the Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St., Boston, and the Old State House, 206 Washington St., Boston, in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. Both sites are open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celtics Playoff Games

After a game-seven win against the Orlando Magic, the Cleveland Cavaliers head to Boston to take on the Celtics in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Celtics have two home games scheduled this week, the first at 7 p.m. on Tuesday and the second at 7 p.m. on Thursday.

Tickets for game one can be found here, game two can be found here.

Monday

• Glenn Miller Orchestra at The Cabot — Beverly
• Norah Jones with Emily King at MGM Music Hall — Boston
• Hawthorne Heights at City Winery — Boston
• Cloud Nothings at Crystal Ballroom — Somerville

Tuesday

• Bad Religion and Social Distortion at MGM Music Hall — Boston

Wednesday

• Tim McGraw with Carly Pearce at TD Garden — Boston
• Chastity Belt at The Sinclair — Cambridge
• Black Veil Brides at House of Blues — Boston

Thursday

• Holly Humberstone at Paradise Rock Club — Boston
• The Wailin' Jennys at The Cabot — Beverly
• Battle Beast at Palladium — Worcester
• The WhiskyX featuring St. Paul & The Broken Bones at Roadrunner — Boston