Friday, May 25
The Finnish act Apocalyptica plays its 1996 debut album, the self-descriptive Plays Metallica by Four Cellos, and other Metallica classics at the State Theatre (142 High St., Portland) at 8 p.m. Tix: $20-$35 (all ages). 800-745-3000. statetheatreportland.com. A few blocks away, at Port City Music Hall (504 Congress St.), über-cool indie-rockers Parquet Courts play a gig with the young British band Goat Girl opening at 8 p.m. Tix: $18-$20 (18+). 800-745-3000. portcitymusichall.com.