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!

Across hallucinatory classics and mind-bending modern visions, Surreal Summer wanders through strange landscapes, fractured identities, and worlds where the impossible feels oddly familiar. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!

Tomorrow Theater, 3530 SE Division, Sat May 21-June 21, Check Showtimes, $15, All Ages

CityFair is back on the waterfront with live music, fun food, local drinks, and nonstop summer energy. Enter Portland Mercuryโ€™s Free Ticket Thursday for your chance to experience the Rose Festival any day May 22 through June 7.

Waterfront Park, 98 SW Naito Pkwy, May 22-June 7, $12+, All Ages

A former U.S. Army counterintelligence officer, Luis โ€œLueโ€ Elizondo visits Portland with Persona Non Grata: a live touring theatre experience that takes the UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) conversation directly to audiences across the country. Each evening, Elizondo is joined by a different special guest from the UAP, defense, intelligence, or scientific community. Together, theyโ€™ll engage in an unscripted, in-depth conversation exploring new developments, insider perspectives, and the broader implications of disclosure. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, June 7, 8 PM, $45.93+, All Ages

Following the release of their self-titled sophomore album, Michigan indie band Racing Mount Pleasant visits Portland with brand-new tunes! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, June 9, 8 PM, $28.22, All Ages

Tab Benoit is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist who has built a remarkable 30+ year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues. Enjoy a live performance from the masterful Louisiana musician when he returns to the Aladdin on the โ€˜Soul Of The Swampโ€™ Tour! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, June 10, 8 PM, $43.88+, All Ages

Celebrated for her fearless humor and bold sense of style, comedian / actress / fashion entrepreneur Naomi Watanabe brings hilarious new stand-up to Portland on the โ€˜FROM TOKYOโ€™ Tour! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, June 11, 7:30 PM, $48.50+, All Ages

GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Tuesday, and check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury.