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Shannon Lubetich covers music events for EverOut. She lives in Seattle, where she manages a band and enjoys finding the best vegan food, going to shows, solving puzzles, and being outside. Read more of her work on EverOut.
Friday the 13th occurs three times in 2026—the most it’s possible to have in a calendar year—which means more flash tattoos and more fun. This month, the inky tradition coincides with Valentine’s Day weekend, prompting fun designs that are both creepy and cute. Whether you’re looking to get your first tatt or you’re running out […]
Juneteenth (a portmanteau of “June” and “nineteenth”) commemorates the 1865 emancipation of Black slaves in the United States. Today, the celebration often includes singing, street fairs, cookouts, and Miss Juneteenth contests. In 2022, Juneteenth became a state-recognized holiday in Oregon, thanks in part to the efforts of the late community organizer Clara Peoples. Also known […]
It’s decorative gourd season, y’all—pumpkin spice is wafting through the air, and pumpkins are dotted all over farm fields. Celebrate the autumn harvest by meandering through a corn maze, eating some seasonal treats, and admiring nature’s changing colors. For more ideas on how to lean into the season, check out our complete guide to fall […]
[Find the Mercury‘s Queer Guide in print—available in more than 500 spots citywide!—eds.] Community Oaks Park Pride Oaks Park celebrates the Portland queer community with a day of discounted rides, limited-edition treats, pride-themed carnival game prizes, special performances, and more. Did I mention free cake and balloons? You can stop by a vendor fair, play […]
[Find the Mercury‘s Queer Guide in print—available in more than 500 spots citywide!—eds.] Community Oaks Park Pride Oaks Park celebrates the Portland queer community with a day of discounted rides, limited-edition treats, pride-themed carnival game prizes, special performances, and more. Did I mention free cake and balloons? You can stop by a vendor fair, play […]
Aerosmith will walk this way on their Farewell tour and you won’t want to miss a thing! California-based regional Mexican quintet Fuerza Regida have also dropped dates for their Pero No Te Enamores tour. Plus, comedy longtimer Wanda Sykes will bring the laughs on her Please & Thank You tour, but expect more cutting cynicism […]
Top 40 radio regulars Twenty One Pilots have announced their upcoming Clancy tour to support their upcoming album of the same name, and Ohioan blues rock duo The Black Keys have dropped dates for their International Players tour. Plus, emo rap project $uicideboy$ are bringing their Grey Day tour to Portland alongside Pouya, Haarper, Shakewell, […]
Grammy-nominated R&B gem Jhené Aiko has dropped dates for the Magic Hour tour—her first headlining tour in five years. ‘80s rock icon Pat Benatar has also announced a local date with her husband/collaborator Neil Giraldo. Plus, country pop darling Maren Morris is bringing her RSVP Redux tour to Bend this spring. Read on for details […]
What do you want to do for New Year’s Eve? Because essentially any darn thing you could want is possible—thanks to Portland’s host of creative parties. This list of events—from the Mercury’s EverOut calendar team—is so unmissable that you’ll have FOMO just reading it.
The Mercury’s Everout calendar team dove into an inbox ocean of NYE 2023 Portland parties and found you OPTIONS: fancy-schmancy dress events, a sci-fi discotheque, a cowboy prom, and more! This list of events so unmissable that you’ll have FOMO just reading it.
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