The popularity of pickleball has skyrocketed over the last few years, proving the sport’s staying power for all ages and skill levels. It doesn’t require a crushing serve like tennis or Marty Supreme-level focus like ping-pong—with an easy point of entry, the world is cottoning on to this fun pastime. Tons of leagues have popped […]
Bri Brey
In a perpetual state of about to go HAM on these chilipeno chips. Former social media manager for @portlandmercury, trying not to harvest hate clicks.
Do This, Do That: Spring Arts 2026
Seven Films by Kelly Reichardt THROUGH MARCH 22 (FILM) Clinton Street’s monthlong series for March centers the Pacific Northwest’s director supreme Kelly Reichardt, working near through her entire filmography. Novelist and Reichardt’s frequent artistic collaborator Jon Raymond will attend three screenings (Wendy and Lucy, Meek’s Cutoff, Showing Up) and offer post-viewing Q&As. If you missed […]
The Landmark Saloon Calls It Quits
Bri Brey and Nolan Parker
How to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 in Portland
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the US between September 15 and October 15, recognizing the contributions of Hispanic culture. The 30-day period also includes several independence days and national holidays (Fiestas Patrias) of countries such as Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Chile. If you’re looking to take part in the […]
EverOut’s How-To Guide For Burger Week 2025
A Brief History of Portland Burger Week Since Burger Week is so ingrained in the fabric of Portland’s food history, you may assume that it has been grilling since the dawn of time. But in fact, the inaugural Portland Mercury Burger Week took place in 2013, launching with a lineup of 12 restaurants. As a […]
A Quick Peek at Portland’s Neighborhoods
Portland’s not so big! Even if you’re only here for a short time, it’s easy to catch the flavor of each of the five quadrants of our city. (Yes, we know… five quadrants is an oxymoron. But remember how they told you Portland was “weirdâ€?) No matter where you end up, you’ll always be able […]
The Shrill Trailer is Here and We Are Feeling Very Seen
Allyson Riggs/Hulu IT FINALLY HAPPENED! Hulu made a show about our lives! Based on Lindy West’s book Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman, the Shrill series is a six-episode Hulu original starring SNL‘s Aidy Bryant as a young woman juggling body image, shitty partners, aging parents, and a career at an alt-weekly newspaper in Portland, […]
The Mercury Staff’s Favorite Stories of 2018
Since the internet loves year-end lists, we thought we’d share some of our favorite stories from our staff writers and beyond from 2018! In no particular order: PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDON WOLF A profile of Brandon Wolf, a Pulse Nightclub survivor who found purpose in the wake of tragedy. Eating cannabis edibles for chronic pain. […]
A Quick Peek at Portland’s Neighborhoods
Portland’s not so big! Even if you’re only here for a short time, it’s easy to catch the flavor of each of the five quadrants of our city. (Yes, we know… five quadrants is an oxymoron. But remember how they told you Portland was “weird”?) No matter where you end up, you’ll always be able […]
David Byrne Sang a Prince Song at a Portland Karaoke Bar Over the Weekend
While you were out of town Saturday night, David Byrne nonchalantly dropped by the Alibi Tiki Lounge dressed in what appear to be khakis for a karaoke sesh before his Sunday show at the Keller. His song choice? Prince’s 1984 hit “When Doves Cry.” Watch the video—it’s the second slide of the Instagram post below—and […]
Our Favorite Patios for Getting a Sunburn While Day-Drinking
A (wobbly) step-by-step guide to Portland’s patio paradise.
The Portland Mercury’s Highball Is March 19-25! Here are the 2018 Participants
Prepare yourself for the Portland Mercury’s HIGHBALL! Brace yourself for 41 specially crafted cocktails available March 19-25… for only $5 each! We’ve teamed up with over 40 of the finest bars and restaurants in Portland—along with our cocktail-lovin’ pals at Beam Suntory—to bring you this one-of-a-kind boozetacular! At each of Highball’s locations, you’ll find specially […]
