Wednesday, September 2
Set in a post-apocalyptic 1997, Turbo Kid is the tale of an orphan boy who adopts the persona of a comic-book hero to defeat the despot who offed his folks and stole his love interest, a girl named Apple who harbors a big secret. Think Spy Kids meets Mad Max, then go to the 7:30 p.m. screening at SPACE Gallery (538 Congress St., Portland). Tix: $8 (all ages; not for little kids). 828-5600. space538.org.