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by Elinor Jones

Hall Monitor: What’s the Point?

by Alex Zielinski

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The Latest in Portland Hip-Hop

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“Picture-Perfect Puns”: Behold, the Answers to this Issue's Crossword!

by Robert Wemischner, Andrea Carla Michaels and David Steinberg

Things To Do »

The 32 Best Things to Do in Portland This Weekend: May 17-19

by Mercury Things to Do Staff

The 14 Best Concerts to See in Portland: May 9-22

by Mercury Things to Do Staff

The 35 Best Movies and Shows to Watch in Portland: May 10-23

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

The 15 Best Ways to Make a Difference in Portland this Week: May 9-22

Una Vida Mejor, Bark’s Forest Plan Revision, and the Vanport Mosaic Festival

by Emilly Prado

Cheap, Free, & Fun: The 20 Best Bang For Your Buck Shows, May 17-23

by Mercury Things to Do Staff

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

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The 24 Funniest Things to Do in Portland: May 2019

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The 13 Most Delicious Things to Do in Portland: May 2019

by Mercury Things to Do Staff

News »

Mother of Terrell Johnson Requests Federal Trial for Son's Death by Portland Cop

by Alex Zielinski

The False Promises of Portland’s Cannabis Tax

by Alex Zielinski

Commissioner Hardesty On Her First 100 Days in Office

by Alex Zielinski

Hall Monitor: What’s the Point?

by Alex Zielinski

Music »

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Filthy Friends Gets Right to the Point on Emerald Valley

by Ben Salmon

The Latest in Portland Hip-Hop

Bun B, New Music from Blossom, Mat Randol, and More

by Jenni Moore

The 14 Best Concerts to See in Portland: May 9-22

by Mercury Things to Do Staff

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John Wick 3 Review: God Bless You, John Wick! Never Stop Murdering!

by Erik Henriksen

Aniara Review: Trapped On a Spaceship, Staring Into the Abyss

by Erik Henriksen

The Best Thing About The Hustle Is That It's Only 93 Minutes Long

by Elinor Jones

Fleabag Finds Faith in Its Second Season

by Robert Ham

Food and Drink »

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Erizo Is the Ocean-To-Table Seafood Restaurant Portland’s Been Waiting For

by Andrea Damewood

Assembly Brewing Has Detroit-Style Pizza, Session-Style Beers, and Absolutely No Kids

by Ned Lannamann

From Unbelievable Breakfast Tacos to Towering Cinnamon Rolls, Here Are Five Brunches You Should Be Eating Right Now

by Andrea Damewood

5 & Dime is Winning Over Neighbors in Foster-Powell

by Thomas Ross

Eat and Drink Guide Spring 2019 »

Welcome to Spring, Food Lovers!

by Wm. Steven Humphrey

The Monk-Made Beer of Benedictine Brewing Upholds a Historic Brewing Tradition

by Ned Lannamann

Getting Funky, Savory, and Sweet with Orange Wine

by Blair Stenvick

The Herbivore’s (Ramen) Dilemma

One Woman’s Search for the Best Vegan Ramen in Portland

by Jenni Moore

Cannabis »

Know Your Grower: Nelson & Company Organics

by Josh Jardine

Oregon's Open Cannabis Project Is Closing on May 31

by Josh Jardine

The Smoke Trap Helps You Keep Your Puff Puff on the DL

by Josh Jardine

Oregon May Cap the Number of New Cannabis Grower Licenses

by Josh Jardine

Fashion »

Portland’s Pretty: Return to the Pastel Brunch

by Marissa Sullivan

Portland’s Pretty: Another Year, Another Treefort

by Marissa Sullivan

Fade to Light: Portland’s Art-Forward Fashion Show Shocks and Soothes

by Wm. Steven Humphrey

Unmentionable: A Peek-A-Boo Recap of Portland's Favorite Lingerie Fashion Show

by Wm. Steven Humphrey

The Weed Issue 2019 »

The Mercury’s Weed Issue!

A New State Bill Could Determine the Future of Oregon’s Pot Industry

by Blair Stenvick

It’s Dumb That It’s Still Illegal to Consume Weed at Concerts—But That’s Not Changing Anytime Soon

by Ciara Dolan

A Beginner’s Guide to SPLIFF—the Portland Mercury’s New Film Festival, Made by the Stoned for the Stoned!

by Chase Burns

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 »

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

The Third NW Black Comedy Festival: Pacific Northwest Black Comedians to the Front!

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 »

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Shawn Levy’s History of the Chateau Marmont Is Like Hollywood Babylon Happening in One Hotel

by Robert Ham

Michele Filgate's Collection About Mother-Child Relationships Covers an Impressive Spread

by Sophie Ouellette-Howitz

A Reading List for the End of the World: The Best, Weirdest, and Scariest Books About Climate Change

by Erik Henriksen

Two Plum Press: An Amazing History in Small, Perfect Art Books

by Suzette Smith

Theater »

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Theater Review: Imago’s Pebble Is Weird… But Why?

by Thomas Ross

Shaking the Tree and Caryl Churchill Throw One Apocalyptic Tea Party

by Suzette Smith

Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train Review: A Predictable, but Wonderfully Acted Morality Play

by Thomas Ross

Artists Repertory’s Wolf Play: Puppets Are Back! Second Chance Adoptions Are Real!

by TJ Acena

Feature »

Dissolving the Dead: A Look Inside Portland’s First Aqua Cremation Machine

by Ciara Dolan

The Mercury’s Weed Issue!

Looking for a New Happy Hour? We've Got 100 of 'Em

by Mercury Staff

Unearthing Portland’s Spring Arts SECRETS

by Suzette Smith

Spring Arts 2019 »

Unearthing Portland’s Spring Arts SECRETS

by Suzette Smith

No Fair/Fair Carries on the Fine Tradition of Upstart Small Press Festivals

by Suzette Smith

Portland’s AWP Conference On the Cheap: A Guide to AWP Offsite Events

by Joshua James Amberson

RACC Equity Shake Up: The City Decides to Spread the Grant Fund Wealth

by Alex Zielinski

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