Saturday, February 18
A slew of great Maine indie-rock and punk bands take the stage at Empire (575 Congress St., Portland) tonight to celebrate the tragically shortened life of John Vavra, including When Particles Collide, Cape Cannons, Worried Well, City Street Country Roads and his bandmates in Volcano Rabbit, at 10 p.m. Tix: $5 (21+). 536-1095. portlandempire.com.