Sunday, June 3
Local author Alex Irvine discusses his informative and entertaining graphic novel–style history of America’s pastime, The Comic Book Story of Baseball, at SPACE Gallery (538 Congress St., Portland) at 6 p.m. Free. 828-5600. space538.org. Down a few blocks at The Apohadion Theater (107 Hanover St.), Anna McClellan turns an ordinary voice into extraordinarily catchy and cutting songs, with the female-fronted rock band Bethlehem Steel and Portland singer-composer Tara Rook opening at 8 p.m. Tix: $8 (all ages). 831-9569. theapohadiontheater.com. And The B-52s land at Aura (121 Center St., Portland) for an 8 p.m. shakedown. Tix: $59.50+ (18+). 772-8274. auramaine.com.