Tuesday, April 14
Singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens has traversed a lot of musical terrain — from indie-folk to electronica to Christmas songs and tone poetry. He plays material from his latest album, the fragile yet grand Carrie & Lowell, at Merrill Auditorium (20 Myrtle St., Portland) with opener Cold Specks at 7:30 p.m. Tix: $40 (all ages). 800-745-3000. statetheatreportland.com.