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New Report Names ODOT's I-5 Plan One of the Worst Highway Projects in the Country

by Blair Stenvick

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Cider Summit PDX Returns to the Pearl June 21 & 22

The region's largest cider festival returns to Fields Park, offering nearly 200 ciders, meads, cocktails and even apple spirits!

Portland Wing Week 2019: Here Are All the Wings You Can Eat, June 24-29!

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Good Morning, News: Cap and Trade Passes the House, and the Sweet Cakes by Melissa Saga Drags On

by Blair Stenvick

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Larkin Poe, The White Buffalo, “Kingfish “ & Eric Gales

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Portland Hospitals Funnel Vulnerable Patients Into Criminal Justice System, Report Finds

by Alex Zielinski

The Supreme Court Won't Hear the Gresham Same-Sex Wedding Cake Case—But It's Not Dead Yet

by Blair Stenvick

Interview: Steve Hauschildt Finally Makes it to Portland

by Robert Ham

If You Had a Fun Pride Weekend, Consider Donating to a Local LGBTQ+ Cause Today

by Blair Stenvick

Pride Parade Photos: The Mercury Celebrates Pride

by Wm. Steven Humphrey

Women's Soccer Recap: Another World Cup Win and a Thorns Draw

by Erin O'Regan

The 26 Best Things to Do In Portland This Week: June 17-20

by Mercury Things to Do Staff

A Black, Queer, Homeless Portlander Was Found Hanging from a Tree. Police Say It's Suicide. Her Family Disagrees.

by Blair Stenvick

Profiles in Queer Excellence and Resilience

by Andrew Jankowski

Black & Brown Stripes: Catching Up with Some of Portland’s Most Interesting Queer People of Color

by D Martin Austin

First Look at the New SF Supermarket on 82nd

by Wm. Steven Humphrey

Like Sex and Comedy? Then You’ll Love Talkin’ Dirty with Shrista & AJ!

by Wm. Steven Humphrey

Oversight Questions Arise as Portland Pays to Clean Up Homeless Campsites

by Thacher Schmid

The 15 Best Ways to Make a Difference in Portland this Week: June 6-19

by Emilly Prado

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The 26 Best Things to Do In Portland This Week: June 17-20

by Mercury Things to Do Staff

The 21 Best Concerts to See in Portland: June 6-19

by Mercury Things to Do Staff

The 17 Best Movies and Shows to Watch in Portland: June 7-20

by Erik Henriksen, Bobby Roberts and Mercury Things to Do Staff

Cheap, Free, & Fun: The 25 Best Bang For Your Buck Events in Portland, June 14-20

by Mercury Things to Do Staff

The 15 Best Ways to Make a Difference in Portland this Week: June 6-19

by Emilly Prado

Ever Out in Seattle? Check Out Our Sister Site!

Stranger Things To Do Has Comprehensive Seattle Event Listings and Suggestions!

by Mercury Things to Do Staff

The 18 Funniest Things to Do in Portland: June 2019

by Mercury Things to Do Staff

The 20 Most Delicious Things to Do in Portland: June 2019

by Mercury Things to Do Staff

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A Black, Queer, Homeless Portlander Was Found Hanging from a Tree. Police Say It's Suicide. Her Family Disagrees.

by Blair Stenvick

Oversight Questions Arise as Portland Pays to Clean Up Homeless Campsites

by Thacher Schmid

Portland’s Police Oversight System Seems to Be Working. Why Does the Mayor Disagree?

by Alex Zielinski

County Budget Threatens Program That Helps Domestic Violence Survivors and Their Kids

by Blair Stenvick

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The Latest in Portland Hip-Hop

New drops from TROX, KayelaJ, SQVTCH, and more! Plus, An Update About Portland Hip-Hop Day.

by Mac Smiff

Portland’s Team Dresch Is Reclaiming Their Role As a Kickass Beacon of Hope for the LGBTQ+ Community

by Ben Salmon

Record Review: Blossom, Maybe

Blossom’s Chill, Soul-Derived Delivery Allows Space for Neill Von Tally’s Instrument-Heavy Production to Shine

by Jenni Moore

The 21 Best Concerts to See in Portland: June 6-19

by Mercury Things to Do Staff

Movies & TV »

The Dead Don’t Die Review: Jim Jarmusch’s Deadpan Undead

by Erik Henriksen

TV Review: Nicolas Winding Refn's Too Old to Die Young Is Long, Neon-Drenched, and Kind of Gross

by Ned Lannamann

Shaft Review: A Master Class in Toxic Masculinity and Shitty Movie-Making

by Wm. Steven Humphrey

Men In Black International Review: Okay, Who Ordered Another Men in Black Movie?

by Ned Lannamann

Food and Drink »

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Terroir from the Sky: Smoky Wildfire-Tinged Wines Are a New Reality for Oregon’s Winemakers

by Andrea Damewood

Your Handy Planning Guide for Portland Beer Week

by Ned Lannamann

Scotch Lodge Welcomes You to the Wide World of Whiskey

The Man Behind Teardrop Lounge and Kask Is Making Independent Spirits and High-End Whiskey More Accessible

by Thomas Ross

The Summertime Ice Cream Roundup (Dairy and Non)!

by Wm. Steven Humphrey, Blair Stenvick and Suzette Smith

Summer Guide 2019 »

Red, White, and Fruit: How to Master a Simple Summer Sangria

by Jenni Moore

Oddball Tourist Spots for the Anti-Traveler

by Mercury Staff

The Summertime Ice Cream Roundup (Dairy and Non)!

by Wm. Steven Humphrey, Blair Stenvick and Suzette Smith

From Hikes to Scabies, the Best Portland Parks for Your Summer Needs

by Erik Henriksen

Cannabis »

Don’t Forget About Social Equity in Cannabis

by Josh Jardine

Which Country Smokes the Most Weed? It's Probably Not Who You Think

by Josh Jardine

Serving a 40- to 60-Year Sentence for Three Pounds of Weed

by Josh Jardine

Studies Suggest CBD Can Reduce Opioid and Alcohol Cravings

by Josh Jardine

Fashion »

Portland’s Pretty: Music, Visuals, and Style at Video Jukebox

by Marissa Sullivan

Portland’s Pretty: One Imaginary Girl at Hoxton for Design Week

by Marissa Sullivan

Portland’s Pretty: Return to the Pastel Brunch

by Marissa Sullivan

Visual Art »

Art Calendar »

Meet Marcus Fischer, the Portland Sound Artist Invited to the 2019 Whitney Biennial

by Robert Ham

Portland Art Museum’s the map is not the territory: Location, Origin, and the Threats of Climate Change

by Suzette Smith

The Associated American Artists Exhibit: Not Just Farms! Sometimes “Sultry” Farmers!

by Kjerstin Johnson

Unearthing Portland’s Spring Arts SECRETS

by Suzette Smith

Comedy »

Phil Schallberger's Live in Theory: Finally a Full Show From Portland's Hilarious King of Nonsense

by Suzette Smith

Andie Main Exit Interview: the Founder of Revolution Comedy and Cool Kids Patio Show Is Leaving Portland for Denver

by Suzette Smith

Started from the Basement, Now They’re Here: Kickstand Comedy Moves into the Former Brody Theater, Plans Kickstarter for Renovations

by Suzette Smith

Queer Comedy in Portland is Thriving and Hilarious

A Guide to Getting into Portland’s Queer Comedy Scene

by Suzette Smith

Books »

Readings & Talks Calendar »

Book Review: Only a Third of James Ellroy’s This Storm Is Actually about Nazis

by Robert Ham

Soft Science Review: Turing Tests, Sex Robots, and the Experience of a Queer, Asian American Woman

by Suzette Smith

The Vinyl Frontier: The Time NASA Shot a Record into Outer Space

by Ned Lannamann

Neal Stephenson Interview: Tech Moguls, Brain Science, and Fall; or, Dodge in Hell

by Suzette Smith

Theater »

Theater & Dance Calendar »

NW Dance Project's Summer Premieres Ends Their 2018-19 Season with Blasts from the Present

by Robert Ham

The Longmont Potion Castle Documentary Is a Prank, But a Fun One

by Suzette Smith

Performance Review: Jack Callahan Slides Into His DMs and Creates Something Like Art

by Robert Ham

Shaking the Tree and Caryl Churchill Throw One Apocalyptic Tea Party

by Suzette Smith

Feature »

Profiles in Queer Excellence and Resilience

by Andrew Jankowski

Genderqueer Artist Maarquii Could Be Portland’s Next Rap Star

by Jenni Moore

Black & Brown Stripes: Catching Up with Some of Portland’s Most Interesting Queer People of Color

by D Martin Austin

What I Think About When I Think About Pete Buttigieg

by Blair Stenvick

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