Danielle Chenette We wouldn’t have believed it either, but somehow, 2017 turned out to be even worse than 2016. (And we think we know who’s to blame—let’s just say he drinks A LOT of Diet Coke.) So we couldn’t be more ready to kick this flaming diaper pail of a year out the door, as […]
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Remembering 2017: I Saw the Eclipse in Totality, and It Was Okay I Guess
ICYMI, this is what an eclipse looks like. Kind of okay! George Frey / Getty [In case you missed it (HA!), here’s something that happened in 2017.—eds] Were you stuck here in Portland for the eclipse? Did you feel like you may have “really missed out” due to all the hyperventilating news coverage? Are you […]
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Yay! The I, Anonymous Show Returns!
Featuring Caitlin Weierhauser and a Panel of Laff Makers!
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes (of December), Portland’s favorite night of comedy returns for a laugh-filled January edition! It’s the I, Anonymous Show—featuring scads of real I, Anonymous submissions pulled from the Mercury’s very popular column and blog, and then read aloud and discussed by a bunch of very funny people! As always […]
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The Mercury Guide to Best New Year’s Eves in Town
This Year Wasn’t Great. But Your New Year’s Eve Still Can Be!
This year wasn’t great. But your New Year’s Eve still can be!
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Critiquing Christmas: Puppets, Choirs, and A BABY CAMEL at the Grotto
BABY CAMEL!! Bri Brey If you’re looking to get Christmas AF, the shiniest, brightest, most Catholic-ist joint in Portland is the Grotto’s 30th Annual Christmas Festival of Lights. It’s home to Southeast’s finest light display, hottest shopping center for ceramic angels, and exotic petting zoo. Here’s what’s to expect: As you enter, don’t be alarmed […]
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Resistance Events for the Week of December 6-12
Resistance events for the week of December 6-12.
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Don’t Miss the December Edition of the I, Anonymous Show!
Hosted by Caitlin Weierhauser and a Panel of Verrrry Funny People!
Don’t miss the December edition of the I, Anonymous Show!
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This Weekend’s Style Events
West Daily Creative Capital Design will host a Pre-Holiday Pop-up Shop & Sample Sale, where you can start your holiday shopping early with the likes of West Daily, Heather Treadway, Alyson Clair, Becky Ross Design, and more. You’ll be sure to run into some industry folks, and wine will be on hand to help you […]
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Booze, Tunes, and Spices—the Fifth Annual Portland Mercury Chili Jamboree Is All You Ever Wanted Out of Life!
Get Your Tickets Now and Pick This Year’s Winner of the Chili Jam Belt!
Get your tickets now and pick this year’s winner of the Chili Jam Belt!
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Resistance Events for the Week of November 8-14
Resistance events for the week of November 8-14.
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This Weekend’s Style Events
Alexa Stark Sundaze Collective—a monthly fashion pop-up curated by Sarah Radcliffe of The Yo! Store, and features a rotating lineup of local designers and makers—is back for their November installment. Vendors include Alexa Stark, Laurs Kemp, Polaris Jewelry, Natalie Ebaugh, Helado Rosa, The Brooding Kind, xobruno, and more.The Cleaners at Ace Hotel, 403 SW 10th, […]
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HUMP! Springs Eternal
Dan Savage’s 13th Annual Amateur Porn Film Festival Kicks Off This Week
Dan Savage’s 13th annual amateur porn film festival kicks off this week.