Who’s ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland’s best concerts and events; our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst… if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making a small monthly contribution to keep us alive and kickin’!) And oh boy, do we have some fun events coming at ya this week! CHECK IT OUT!
- Enter to WIN TWO FREE TICKETS to Brent Gunter on May 15 at Newmark Theatre!
VIP Ticket Giveaway — One Night Only. Enter to win VIP tickets to Brent Gunter’s Trade Winds Premiere Concert at the Newmark Theatre on May 15. This is more than a concert — it’s a one-night-only performance that will become a cinematic concert film. The audience in the room will be part of what is captured — you’re not just attending, you’re part of the final film. Featuring flamenco-inspired guitar, melodic rock, and immersive instrumental soundscapes performed with a full ensemble. One night. One performance. Winners receive VIP seating for this exclusive event. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Fri May 15, 7:30 PM, $35+, All Ages
- Enter to WIN TWO FREE TICKETS to Melody’s Echo Chamber on May 22 at Revolution Hall!
Visiting on the ‘Unclouded’ Tour, French songwriter Melody’s Echo Chamber shares enchanting psych-pop and space rock tunes. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Fri May 22, 8 pm, $43.91, All Ages
- Enter to WIN TWO FREE TICKETS to PAM CUT x Criterion from May 23-30 at the Whitsell!
PAM CUT x Criterion offers a celebration of film at the Whitsell as part of the week-long PAM CUT Cinema Unbound festivities! Catch Monterey Pop, Paris Is Burning, and Something Wild, May 23-30. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park, May 23 through 30, 2 pm, $10+, All Ages
- Enter to WIN TWO FREE TICKETS to Accessory on May 24 at Mississippi Studios!
Chicago indie rock artist Jason Balla visits Portland under a new solo moniker, sharing guitar feedback, electronic manipulation and everyday poetry from Accessory’s debut album, DUST! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, Sun May 24, 8 pm, $21.32, 21+
- Enter to WIN TWO FREE TICKETS to Bob Log III on May 26 at Mississippi Studios!
A perverse product of the Arizona desert, Bob Log III is a one man band slide guitar party. this super star sonic showman has to be seen to be believed — listen LIVE as Bob Log III demonstrates total command of his slide guitar when he returns to Portland! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, Tues May 26, 8 pm, $22.35, 21+
- Enter to WIN TWO FREE TICKETS to Slender Gems on May 28 at Mississippi Studios!
Equally influenced by the big, opened-tuned chords of ’90s slacker-rock and the elegant shredding of ’70s album-oriented rock, Slender Gems celebrate an album release at Mississippi Studios! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, Thurs May 28, 8 pm, $7.72, 21+
GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday, and check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury.