Tuesday, February 17
The seminal noise-rock band Swans, founded in 1982 and reformed after a 14-year break by leader Michael Gira in 2010, has a new double album, titled To Be Kind, and is bringing its world tour to Port City Music Hall (504 Congress St., Portland) for a show opened by world-music-meets-punk duo Xylouris White at 9 p.m. Tix: $20-$22 (18+). 956-6000. portcitymusichall.com.