Thursday, September 21
Xiu Xiu makes atmospheric, unpredictable music that terrifies as often as it enchants (their album of covers from Twin Peaks, released last year, was like chocolate meets bloody peanut butter). The threesome plays SPACE Gallery (538 Congress St., Portland) with Chinese post-punks Re-TROS and Portland synth-rockers Mr. NEET opening at 8:30 p.m. Tix: $10-$12 (all ages). 828-5600. space538.org.