Saturday, May 19
Instrumental power trio The Messthetics harnesses the peerless rhythm section of Fugazi (bassist Joe Lally and drummer Brendan Canty) to the wild guitar work and songwriting of Anthony Pirog. They play SPACE Gallery (538 Congress St., Portland) at 8:30 p.m. Tix: $10-$12 (all ages). 828-5600. space538.org.