Hillsboro Mayor Steve Callaway Courtesy City of Hillsboro In a small, personal way, the mayor of Hillsboro is making racists afraid again. In a Twitter thread posted Wednesday, Mayor Steve Callaway described an encounter he had after leaving an Emeralds v. Hillsboro Hops minor league baseball game in Eugene, where a man referred to Hillsboro […]
Andrew Jankowski
Posted inTheater & Performance
TBA on the Cheap: Five Affordable, Approachable TBA Picks!
Courtesy of Ji Yang / TBA The world of challenging art and performance is typically portrayed as highbrow, eccentric, and exclusive. But the 2018 TBA festival is taking a big step towards inclusivity with a noticeably affordable show program. This year, only a handful of attractions at PICA’s eleven-day contemporary art festival cost more than […]
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What’s The Deal With #Doughnutgate?
artran / Getty Images While the unimaginative “Doughnutgate” conspiracy theory has been refuted by Portland police, local press outlets, and most everyone affected by the conspiracy theory-slash-smear-campaign, people (who are angry Hillary Clinton won the popular vote against Donald Trump by 2,864,974 votes two years ago) are still harassing Voodoo Doughnuts employees over Voodoo’s alleged […]
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Right 2 Survive Collecting Respirator Masks For Houseless Portlanders
husaui / Getty Images In less than 24 hours, a Portland nonprofit raised nearly $70 worth of industrial respirator masks to dozens of houseless Portlanders who are especially vulnerable to the smoke-filled air that’s lingered in Portland for the past week. Right 2 Survive, a Portland houseless advocacy group, raised the funds through their Facebook […]
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Satanic Portland Splits With Satanic Temple Over Alt-Right Affiliation
lady_in_red13 / Getty Images Religious schisms happen, no matter where or how you worship. Late Wednesday night, the group Satanic Portland announced on Facebook their withdrawal from The Satanic Temple (not to be confused with Church of Satan, arguably best known for their amazing Twitter account). The post cites “[a] lack of accountability and formal […]
Posted inLGBTQIA+
The Best in LGBTQ+ Nightlife, Bars, Parties, Comedy, and More
Nightlife is central to LGBTQ+ history and experiences. Whether you’re new to Portland, visiting, or have lived here for years, this is your guide for planning your epic queer outing—from the theater to the club to the party to the morning after. Check out the Things to Do calendar for even more events and fun! […]
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Portland Pride Things to Do
Your Big, Queer Mega-Calendar to All Things Pride
Your big, queer mega-calendar to all things Pride!
Posted inBars & Clubs
The Best in LGBTQ+ Nightlife, Bars, Parties, Comedy, and More
Nightlife is central to LGBTQ+ history and experiences. Whether you’re visiting or new to Portland, here’s an in-depth guide on where to plan your epic queer outing—from the theater to the club to the party to the morning after. Check out the Things to Do calendar at portlandmercury.com for upcoming dates and times. Bars, Strip […]