YG In Boston, Patriots Training Camp: 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.

On Cape Cod, the Barnstable County Fair returns to East Falmouth with big name musicians, a massive demolition derby and plenty of familiar fair fare.

Plus: The Patriots officially begin the Jerod Mayo era with training camp set for Wednesday, and the Los Angeles rapper YG plays a show at Big Night Live in Boston.

Here's what to know this week in Massachusetts:

Monday

• Barnstable County Fair (through Sunday) — East Falmouth

Tuesday

• TheMoth: Boston StorySlam

Wednesday

• Patriots Training Camp Opening Day — Foxborough
• Kenyon Dixon at The Sinclair — Cambridge

Thursday

• YG with Doe Boy and DJ Vision at Big Night Live — Boston
• Gavin DeGraw at Cape Cod Melody Tent — Hyannis