Mercury Staff

8 things to do for November 21

Somehow, the giant holiday built entirely around getting food drunk (or just plain drunk) by 2 in the afternoon snuck up on us—but take a look! Waiting at the end of the week, there it is: Thanksgiving. And there are a ton of ways to hang out & get that face stuffed, many that don’t […]

Some of the city’s best culinary minds take this opportunity to put their own delicious spin on maybe the foodiest holiday on the calendar. And not to knock your skills in the kitchen, but chances are pretty high they’re gonna come up short compared to the chefs putting together menus at locations like Headwaters, Andina, […]

15 things to do for November 18

11 things to do for November 19

15 things to do for November 17

It’s been an ugly week, hasn’t it? It’s just gross outside. Which logically leads to a certain level of reticence and hesitancy regarding going out. But that’s what coats are for. And umbrellas, too (stop fronting like you’re too good for one you masochistic poser). Scarfs, galoshes, waders—whatever you gotta put on to make yourself […]

6 things to do for November 16

Dan Savage brings his smash hit advice podcast back to Portland for another holiday Hole-aday spectacular, with a live Q&A, and segments including Santa’s Pain-Deer, A Gay in a Manger, and special musical and comedy guests. Dec 21, 8 pm, Revolution Hall, $35

8 things to do for November 15