Friday, May 11
Portland rapper Shane Reis and DJ/producer God.Damn.Chan. celebrate the release of their album, VEIB, at Portland House of Music (25 Temple St.) with singer Kenya Hall, B. Aull, and other special guests at 8 p.m. Tix: $10-$12 (21+). 805-0134. portlandhouseofmusic.com. And at The Apohadion Theatre (107 Hanover St., Portland), they’re screening two critically acclaimed films by the convention-defying filmmaker and musician Cory McAbee — 2001’s The American Astronaut and 2009’s Stingray Sam — in anticipation of McAbee’s personal appearance/art happening at The Apohadion on May 25. Movies start at 8 p.m. Free (all ages). 831-9569. theapohadiontheater.com.