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Meet the 2025 Mercury Geniuses of Comedy

Ten of Portland’s hottest stand-ups—with special guest Mohanad Elshieky!

The Mercury covers culture & art because we think all its various forms areโ€”quite plainlyโ€”how people understand one another. Conversations about food, music, performance, and โ€œweirdโ€ installation art provide touchstones to deepen friendships, create new connections, and better understand one another. If you appreciate the Mercuryโ€™s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making […]

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Your Guide to Spring 2025 Arts Events in Portland

Portland Panorama, TEDxPortland, and More

Spring in Portland is a slow unfurl. Cherry blossoms dust the sidewalks, rain gives way to longer stretches of sun, and the city shakes off its winter hibernation. As the season shifts, so does our cultural calendar. This spring, youโ€™ll find a fresh wave of performances, festivals, and big ideas, from Alton Brown Live: Last […]

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