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Writer, actor and comic Aziz Ansari. Eugene Powers/Shutterstock.com Aziz Ansari 7 p.
m. Friday. Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St.
, Portland, $99-$199. porttix.com .
Actor, director, writer and comic Aziz Ansari is on his “Hypothetical” tour, which includes a weekend stop in Portland. Ansari won a pair of Emmys and a Golden Globe for his Netflix series “Master of None.” Previously, Ansari starred in the hit NBC sitcom “Parks and Recreation.
” Along with several streaming stand-up specials, Ansari wrote and directed the film “Good Fortune,” starring Keanu Reeves, Sandra Oh, Keke Palmer and Seth Rogen. The comedy is slated for an October release. Diaspora Radio will perform every song from Bruce Springsteen’s 1975 album “Born to Run” in Bath on Friday.
Blueee77/Shutterstock.com Diaspora Radio: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’ 7:30 p.m.
Friday. Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath, $15.
chocolatechurcharts.org. Portsmouth, New Hampshire-based trio Diaspora Radio will be performing Bruce Springsteen’s iconic album “Born to Run” in its entirety.
The album, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, includes songs like “Tenth Avenue Freeze Out, “Thunder Road” and “She’s the One.” It’s also home to the fan favorite, nine-minute-long “Jungleland.” Disapora Radio member Zach Foote will be sharing stories about the album as the songs progress.
Badfish — A Tribute to Sublime 8 p.m. Saturday.
State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland, $25 in advance, $30 at the door. statetheatreportland.
com . Sublime tribute band Badfish. Photo by Chad Martel They only released three albums before lead singer/guitarist Bradley Nowell died in 1996, but the impact of ska/punk/reggae band Sublime is everlasting.
One of the big ways the band’s legacy is carried forward is the tribute act Badfish. The Rhode Island-based band has been playing Sublime’s music for 25 years. Badfish is almost constantly on tour, earning them a loyal fanbase.
They’ve also released some original music with the singles “High on You” and “F You Pay Me.” A staple of a Badfish show is “What I Got.” Sublime hit the top slot of Billboard’s Modern Rock Chart in 1996 with the tune.
Maine Roller Derby in action at Happy Wheels Skate Center. Photo by Jim Vernier Blooms and Bruises: Maine Roller Derby versus The World 5:30 p.m.
Saturday. Happy Wheels Skate Center, 3 Chabot St., Westbrook, $12, free for 12 and under.
mainerollerderby.com . Roll on into an action-packed night of four-wheeled twists and turns.
Maine Roller Derby’s travel team will be battling against a team of friends from other leagues including Hartford Roller Derby, Aroostook Roller Derby and Boston Roller Derby, among others. Regardless of who wins the bouts, a good time is guaranteed at the family-friendly Happy Wheels Skate Center. The vibe is always positive and the snack bar well stocked.
This is a chance to see some of the best women’s flat track roller derby competitors in New England, so tighten your laces and grab a ticket. Lucy Kaplansky 8 p.m.
Saturday. One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland, $25 in advance, $35 at the door.
onelongfellowsquare.com . Singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky has been at her craft for decades.
After moving to New York City when she was 18, Kaplansky immersed herself in the storied Greenwich Village folk music scene, and has never looked back. Kaplansky is currently on the road for her 10th album, “The Lucy Story: Unreleased and Rare Tracks 1976-2023.” The 2-CD collection is packed with unreleased, career-spanning tracks, live recordings, album outtakes, demos and songs that feature fellow artists Dar Williams, Richard Shindell and others.
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