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Matt Braunger’s Elevator Pitch

The Portland-born comedian explains why seeing his upcoming show is a pretty good idea.
Melissa Locker

Matt Braunger thinks you should go see Matt Braunger at the Aladdin Theater on March 1st. “Why? Because you’re going to see a hilarious stand-up,” Braunger says in his elevator pitch, “someone who’s been doing it 20-plus years, is constantly evolving, and is a son of the soil who has worked altruistically, but also incredibly […]

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, Theory of a Deadman, Comedian Maddie Wiener, and MORE!

Avatar photo Wm. Steven Humphrey

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 […]

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See MAITA, The Cabin Project, Livingston Taylor & Loudon Wainwright III, and MORE!

Avatar photo Wm. Steven Humphrey

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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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See The Moth Mainstage, Comedian Phil Hanley, Samantha Fish, and MORE!

Avatar photo Wm. Steven Humphrey

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 […]

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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!
Mercury Promotions

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! 😍
Mercury Promotions

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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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Pretty Girls Make Graves, Marc Broussard, Two Evils, and MORE!

Avatar photo Wm. Steven Humphrey

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 […]

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Nick Swardson, the Portland Book Festival, Jeffrey Martin, and MORE!

Avatar photo Wm. Steven Humphrey

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 […]

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Imbecile Parade with Frank Cassano

The triumphant (?) return of (arguably?) the Mercury‘s greatest columnist.
Frank Cassano

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: ARE YOU VOTING FOR HARRIS OR TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT? “I’m on the fence. Neither candidate has articulated a clear platform on the economy.” — Todd Whalen, insurance adjuster, SW Portland “Oh well, here’s a ‘clear platform’ for you… you are a blithering, halfwit IMBECILE! Were you buried alive under a pile of […]

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Get Your Tix Now for the  Hilarious HALLOWEEN Edition of “Two Evils with Arlo & Kate!”

It’s audience vs. a special guest contestant in a devilishly fun game of good vs. evil—with special guest Ben Harkins! 😍
Mercury Promotions

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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