If you love sex, weed, and having the crap scared out of you, do we have a movie event for you! It’s called the MERCURY‘S SUMMER MOVIE MASHUP—and it’s got all this fun and more! Here’s how it works: We’re combining THREE of our world-famous film festivals into one big, sexy, stoney, scary movie showcase. […]
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Like Sex, Horror, and Weed? Then You’ll Love the Mercury‘s SUMMER MOVIE MASHUP!
If you love sex, weed, and having the crap scared out of you, do we have a movie event for you! It’s called the MERCURY‘S SUMMER MOVIE MASHUP—and it’s got all this fun and more! Here’s how it works: We’re combining THREE of our world-famous film festivals into one big, sexy, stoney, scary movie showcase. […]
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“Summer of Slushies” Starts July 1 with $5 Boozy, Frozen Drinks All Damn Month Long!
Coming soon… it’s the coolest, most delicious event of the summer! The Portland Mercury and Jim Beam proudly present the Summer of Slushies! Get boozy, frozen, custom-made slushies at your favorite bars during the month of July—and for only $5 each! Check out all of these delicious concoctions NOW! Want to find a delicious, cooling […]
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New Savage Lovecast: This Proctologist Gets It
Our opening “Sexcess” story should flood all you postpartum parents with optimism. A married straight couple have an arrangement where she can go outside the relationship, and he remains monogamous to her. All good. But she wants to tell everyone about it, and he wants to keep it under wraps. Who wins? New Savage Lovecast! […]
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Win FREE TICKETS to See the Hilarious Hasan Minhaj at the Schnitz!
The utterly handsome Hasan Minhaj Are you ready to go back to seeing some hot live comedy from nationally-recognized stand-ups? If so, DO WE HAVE THE FREE TICKET GIVEAWAY FOR YOU! Coming November 11, it’s the hilarious, world famous, Hasan Minhaj appearing live at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall! That’s right, comedian Hasan Minhaj is […]
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New Savage Lovecast: Problematic Fantasies, with Dr. Justin Lehmiller
Sometimes the “happy ending” in an erotic massage can go both ways. Our caller enjoyed orally pleasuring his masseuse so much that he wants to continue the relationship outside the parlor. What is the proper etiquette in asking out an erotic massage practitioner? (Sorry LMTs! We know you don’t want to hear ANY of this…) […]
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Looking for a Cool Job? Check Out the Mercury‘s “Now Hiring” List of Local Businesses Looking for YOU!
filo / Getty Images Plus If you’re looking to start a new gig, post-pandemic, you’re in luck! Now’s the perfect time for starting a new career in a variety of industries, and local businesses are fired up and ready to hire. Full-time, part-time, telecommuting, and more, you’ll find lots of choices and info in our […]
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New Savage Lovecast: Psychedelics for the Win!
Boundaries are hard! For instance, a married couple of 12 years decided to open the relationship. So naturally, she started sleeping with her husband’s brother in their own house. Of course. And! If you knocked on the door, and your kid confessed that they were masturbating, would you A) Mutter, “Sorry!” and walk away. B) […]
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New Savage Lovecast: Wait. Bill and Melinda??
My, what a fetish-y show we have for you this week! Genital stretching? Check. Chastity belts? Sure. Piss play? Why not? Gainer/Feeder? Let’s go! In a more wholesome turn, Dan welcomes Dr. Debby Herbenick back to the show. The sex educator answers a question about the nature of multiple orgasms for women and the unwelcome […]
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New Savage Lovecast: With Anna Sale!
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dan Savage (@dansavage) It’s a boy! A pregnant woman upon learning the sex of her unborn baby is devastated that she’s not getting the daughter she always dreamed of. Can she learn to love…a son? Have you heard the Death, Sex & Money podcast with Anna […]
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This July, the “Summer of Slushies” Returns with $5 Boozy, Frozen Drinks All Month Long!
Coming soon… it’s the coolest, most delicious event of the summer! The Portland Mercury and Jim Beam proudly present the Summer of Slushies! Get boozy, frozen, custom-made slushies at your favorite bars during the month of July—and for only $5 each! If you’re a bar or restaurant who would like to participate in the Summer […]
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New Savage Lovecast: Happy Infertility Awareness Week!
When your baby has a peanut allergy and your in-laws don’t take it seriously, well, the sparks are gonna fly. The eternal question: can you make your penis bigger? Dan’s answer may not shock you. On the Magnum version, Dr. Shanna Swan author of “Countdown” is on to talk about declining sperm counts, environmental toxins […]