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You’re already busy this week, but you just got busier: Earl Sweatshirt, Yves Tumor, and a few key members of the Twin Peaks cast are in town. And not that there’s anything wrong with Portland holiday standards (trudging down Peacock Lane, looking for a bar with a fireplace), but we’ve got some solid suggestions for […]
It’s that time of the year when all of your holiday obligations might be catching up to you—parties, presents, navigating family dynamics—and if you’re like, “I don’t wanna Do This, Do That,” we understand. But then again, you did click the link to read this article, so you have to be at least a little […]
Lindsay Costello
It’s Thanksgiving week, which translates differently for everyone: Some will be stoked for the time off work, others dreading the family dynamics, and a whole lot of us angry about the holiday’s connection to colonial violence and white supremacy. This week, you’ll find ways to lean into all of those Big Feelings: Ogala Lakota Sioux […]
[What follows is one of the many merry articles in the Mercury’s Winter Guide 2025. Find a print copy here, subscribe to get a copy mailed to you here, and if you’re feeling generous this holiday season, support us here.—eds.] Seasoned gift-givers know that the best presents are spotted spontaneously, months before the holidays kick […]
Welp, welcome to another week, whether you like it or not—and there are, in fact, a few reasons to like it. Consider these: Lan Su Chinese Garden’s chrysanthemum celebration creates a “living gallery,” the Rothko Pavilion at the Portland Art Museum finally opens, and a stage adaptation of Little Women asks an important question—are you a […]
When leaves fall onto the sidewalk in autumn, their tannins leach into the concrete and leave perfect little brown leaf prints all over the ground. So, we hereby declare this “perfect little brown leaf print” week—also known as: that stage of autumn when the sky darkens and grays, but there’s still a bit of good-autumn […]
Halloween’s over! And it’s cold, rainy, and kind of dark outside!! Guess what would help? Adding to your TBR list. This week, new reads proliferate in many local venues and varieties: Portland Book Festival posts up at the art museum, Cover to Cover brings readings to lit-friendly locations on both sides of the river, and […]
As with most major holidays, celebrations leading up to Halloween are just as important as (if not more than) the main event. In Portland this week, the eves before All Hallow’s Eve promise cauldrons of tom yum pozole, classic horror screenings, and the real Big Scary—a novel that asks, “What if the Cascadia earthquake came […]
We’re more than halfway through October, otherwise known as the best month of the year, which is a bit devastating. But the air is still crisp, the frogs are still inflatable, and this week’s events reflect the city’s devotion to celebrating fall, despite [gestures wildly]. For one thing, you can cop fresh cider and scare […]
Not typically the type to check out gallery shows? Consider stretching your self-image this week. Lumber room will exhibit organic works by Louise Bourgeois (of gigantic spider sculpture fame), and Emily Counts’ gleaming ceramic moth flutters into the city. Plus, Portland Institute for Contemporary Art will open their first post-Time-Based Art Festival show, and it […]
Sure, a certain someone claims you live in a war-torn hellscape pockmarked by domestic terrorists, fire, and whatever brimstone is. But it’s a gorgeous day, right?! You’ve got many reasons to wear your little fall outfit this week, as the leaves gently turn and the National Guard is less gently told they can’t come to brunch. […]
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