Saturday, December 15
Maine hip-hop monarch Spose presents PDank Xmas 5, a holiday house party featuring Seattle rapper Grieves and many more special guests at Aura (121 Center St., Portland) at 9 p.m. Tix: $20-$25 (all ages; benefits Toys for Tots). 772-8274. auramaine.com. The gigantic triple-bill at The Apohadion Theater (107 Hanover St., Portland) includes Mass. punks Moist Boy, Portland garage faves Nuclear Bootz and Maine prog-metal legends Orge. Starts at 8 p.m. Tix: $5 (all ages). 831-9569. theapohadiontheater.com. And at Port City Music Hall (504 Congress St., Portland), J Mascis of Dino Jr. plays a solo gig with mellow Sub Pop dreamweavers Luluc opening at 8 p.m. Tix: $25-$30 (18+). 800-745-3000. portcitymusichall.com.