What happens when you put together the two best things in the world: delicious beer and rocking bands? You get the fifth annual Malt Ball, a festival that celebrates the staggering abundance of terrific music in our city AND the finest craft breweries that the Portland area has to offer. The 2016 Malt Ball goes […]
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.
Posted inBikes
Pro Tips for the World Naked Bike Ride
T-minus 24 hours until the World Naked Bike Ride! This year’s ride kicks off at Mt. Scott Park on June 25th at 8 pm! For everything you need to know, I’ll turn it over to our good friend Sarah Mirk. Here’s her advice from back in 2012. • Consider your disrobing plan. Except for the […]
Posted inFood and Drink
Drool Over These Tacos ‘n’ Tequila Photos
Remember Saturday? Man, Saturday was great. Mostly because I wasn’t sitting at this desk, but also because it was Tacos ‘n’ Tequila! One of the Mercury’s famous chow-down, drink-up events. Tacos ‘n’ Tequila was a huge success and we want to thank everyone who helped make it happen! Our sold out crowd, the chefs from […]
Posted inHousing
Are You Kidding Me With This Harry Potter Closet For Rent?
Portland, are you kidding me with this Harry Potter closet under the stairs for rent?A user on Reddit has brought this brought to our attenton: Are you kidding me? Let’s break this post down point by point: This 35 square foot cozy sanctuary is for rent now! Pro: You can live like Harry Potter! Maybe […]
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The World Naked Bike Ride Needs Your Help!
The World Naked Bike Ride is a long-honored, sexy, jiggly, Portland tradition that will hopefully continue for years into the future so all of our great, great, grandchildren can feel the true joy of sweaty ball-chafing, chub-rubbing, naked bike riding. This year’s ride is scheduled for June 25 (along with an after party sponsored by […]
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Happy Birthday! Portland’s “I Like Turtles” Video Is Ten
Ten years ago on this fateful day at the Rose Festival, a meme was born. On May 31, 2007, then 10-year-old Jonathon Ware got his face painted as a zombie, and announced to a KGW reporter dressed like an extra from Nine to Five—and the world—”I like turtles.” END INTERVIEW. Take this anniversary as an […]
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Admit It: This Defense of Voodoo Doughnut Makes Some Solid Points
Yesterday we spotted this potentially blasphemous article titled, “In Defense of Voodoo Doughnut,” over on Medium. Has it come to this? The end of days? In what parallel universe is Portland actually defending Voodoo Doughnuts and not throwing them to the tourism wolves? VIA VOODOO DOUGHNUT’S INSTAGRAM Turns out it’s a universe that makes a […]
Posted inFood and Drink
HEY PORTLAND VEGANS! Win Tickets to the Vegan Beer and Food Festival
Hiiiiiii Vegans! We’ve got a special treat for you courtesy of the Portland Mercury! How would you like free tickets to Portland’s massive celebration of veganism? Portland Vegan Beer & Food Festival is June 11 at Ridell Yards, and we can’t wait to try all the beer, cider, kombucha, cold brew, craft soda, and food […]
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Today in NSFW: Watch 2015’s Funniest HUMP! Video “The Collector”
YOU GUYS! GREAT NEWS! You can watch a sexy, hilarious HUMP! video RIGHT NOW! Harold shows the world his most unusual collection in “The Collector”, which was the winner of this year’s HUMP “Best Humor” award—a title that comes with **AHEM** $1000 PRIZE! Yesterday, the filmmakers posted the video to Funny or Die for those […]
Posted inShop
Shop Local—Pot Shops
WHETHER YOU’RE NEW to Portland or a longtime resident, you need STUFF. And while you could always order things online, or purchase said stuff at a big-box chain, you can rest assured that if you do, your new stuff won’t be as interesting and the experience won’t be as rewarding. To help you find the […]
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There’s a Dating Site Where You Can Meet Other Conspiracy Theorists
Attention men and women seeking truthers: As you know, it can be rough finding a mate who shares your anti-vaxx mentality and distrust of lizard people. But for you—a conspiracy theorist looking for love—the internet provides. Awake Dating is a website for people who have ” ‘woken’ from the fantastic false dream carefully crafted for […]
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Shop Local—Movies
WHETHER YOU’RE NEW to Portland or a longtime resident, you need STUFF. And while you could always order things online, or purchase said stuff at a big-box chain, you can rest assured that if you do, your new stuff won’t be as interesting and the experience won’t be as rewarding. To help you find the […]