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 […]
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Happening RIGHT NOW… the Delicious Fun of the Mercury’s SANDWICH WEEK!
Creative, one-of-a-kind sandwiches from 74 of Portland’s best chefs? YES, PLEASE!
IT’S A FACT: The pinnacle of human ingenuity is undoubtedly THE SANDWICH. And at long last, it’s time to celebrate humankind’s greatest feat with the Portland Mercury‘s Sandwich Week! (Special thanks and “howdy!” to our pals at Jim Beam and Travel Portland for their help!) And if you love sandwiches, you are gonna lose your damn mind, […]
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NOW HIRING: EverOut Manager and Mercury Bookkeeper!
Two great jobs at a very fun company.
The Mercury continues its growth spurt with the announcement of TWO additional FULL TIME positions in our super fun company. One is for the manager of EverOut, our very cool event calendar, and we need a new bookkeeper as well (calling all brainy types)! Here are the deets: Job Title: EverOut Manager Location: Portland, OR […]
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This Weekend Is Your LAST CHANCE to Catch the All-New 2025 HUMP! Spring Lineup!
Grab those tickets NOW for the Friday and Saturday night screenings.
HUMP!’s brand new 2025 spring lineup is a riotous celebration that thrives on the unexpected—from the jaw-dropping visual of a romp in a hand-dug kaolin clay pit to a shockingly creative “polar bear foreskin” moment—it’s a wiggling, jiggling masterpiece from its wicked horns to its worshipped feet. For those ready to immerse themselves in a […]
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Hurry, Hurry! The Mercury’s New (and Delicious) WIENER WEEK Ends This Sunday!
An entire week of creative dogs, now through Feb 2—and only $8 each!
Portland, if you love the Mercury‘s annual Burger Week, then you’re going to flip ass-over-teakettle for our newest (and perhaps funnest) food week ever… the Portland Mercury‘s WIENER WEEK! That’s correct: For one short week (now through Sunday, February 2), more than 40 (!) of the city’s boldest chefs will craft their most creative, flavor-packed wieners […]
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🎉 HUMP! Film Fest’s 20th Anniversary Part One Lineup Announced – GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! 🎉
Don’t miss the anniversary of the sexiest, sweetest amateur porn festival in the world!
Way back in 2005, while we were all squeezing into the skinniest of jeans and most ironic of tees, agonizing over the breakup of Brad and Jen, and adding the words “YouTube” and “Reddit” to our shared vernacular, Dan Savage was putting out a call to Pacific Northwest locals inviting them to anonymously submit their […]
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Ends TODAY: The Mercury’s HOLIDAY DRINK WEEK—Featuring Festive $8 Specialty Cocktails!
Set sail on a cheery, holiday river of booze, coming at you now and through December 8!
BEHOLD! It’s the Portland Mercury’s HOLIDAY DRINK WEEK! That’s correct: It’s time for an ENTIRE WEEK (Dec 2-Dec 8) of specially crafted, original holiday themed cocktails mixed by the best bartenders in town… and get this, they’re only $8 each! We’ve teamed up with the finest bars and restaurants in Portland—and our cocktail-lovin’ pals at […]
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Calling All Sexy People! Be Part of HUMP! 2025
Celebrating 20 Years of Sexy, Creative, and Hilarious Short Films!
In 2025, Dan Savage’s HUMP! Film Festival marks a major milestone: 20 years of bringing daring, hilarious, and wildly creative adult short films to audiences worldwide. And now, we’re inviting you—our vibrant community of storytellers, artists, and visionaries—to be part of the magic. Submissions are open until December 6, 2024! WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR HUMP! is […]
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Tonight: Don’t Miss the Mercury’s ELECTION NIGHT WATCH PARTY!
Look, nobody wants to be alone on election night—so why not spend it with the Mercury, two of our fave stand-up comics, and all your friends? The Merc, along with our pals at Mississippi Studios are hosting an election night watch party TONIGHT, Tuesday, November 5, with special guest hosts, comedians Alex Falcone and Shain […]
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TONIGHT! It’s the HALLOWEEN Edition of “Two Evils with Arlo & Kate!”
It’s audience vs. a special guest Ben Harkins in a devilishly fun game of good vs. evil!
Who’s ready for a little EEEEVIL? Well, you’re in luck, because Mercury Geniuses of Comedy, Arlo Weierhauser and Kate Murphy, are your hosts for the most diabolical, hilarious, and EVIL live game show in town… TWO EVILS! Join Arlo and Kate (and Wm. Steven Humphrey from the Mercury as “the voice of God”) as they […]
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Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to See This Wednesday’s Halloween “TWO EVILS” Comedy Show!
With super special guest star (and Portland’s Funniest Person), BEN HARKINS! 😍
Are you looking for a hilarious, live comedy show where YOU can walk away with a fabulous PRIZE (or two)? Well, you’re in luck, because Mercury Geniuses of Comedy, Arlo Weierhauser and Kate Murphy, are your hosts for the most diabolical, hilarious, and EVIL live game show in town: TWO EVILS! Join Arlo and Kate […]
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Call for Submissions: Shoot a Short Film for HUMP!’s 20th Anniversary and Get Paid!
In 2025, Dan Savage’s HUMP! Film Festival will be celebrating its 20th year bringing sexy, kinky, and hilarious lineups of independent, adult short films to audiences around the world. They’re inviting you, our vast community of talented creators, to submit your short films for consideration by December 6th, 2024. WHAT THEY’RE LOOKING FOR:HUMP! encompass a […]