Hey, remember five years ago, when it snowed last Saturday? What a crazy weekend! Well, there was that… and the social distancing measures enacted statewide in the face of a global pandemic putting the entire planet on pause. That was pretty wild, too. But doing your part to stay safe, and supporting your loved ones […]
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New Studio Releases Are Moving from the Big Screen to Your Living Room—Here’s What You Can Watch!
It’s hard to remember now, but just before the 2010s started— when Avatar redefined the blockbuster, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s successes fueled Disney’s industry-saving box-office renaissance—there were a lot of conversations about what the future of filmgoing might look like, and many believed the “going to the theater” part of it was on its […]
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Things to Eat and Drink While Staying Safely Socially Distanced in Portland: March 2020 Edition
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One of Portland’s biggest treasures is its food scene: We’re very well known, worldwide, for how good the eats are here in Stumptown, and how the best dish you’ve ever had in your life was just waiting to be picked from any number of new-to-you menus. The coronavirus crisis has made going out a no-go, […]
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The 25 Best Things to Do in Portland This Week: March 16-19 2020
Jump to: Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday Monday, March 16 Go to the Library Wait a second. “The libraries are all closed,” you say. Yes, they are! But that doesn’t mean you still can’t use the library. It’s long been recognized that the Multnomah County Library is one of the best in the […]
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Cheap, Free, & Fun: Your 17 Best Bang For The Buck Events in Portland, March 13-19 2020
The Portland Mercury‘s Highball BEHOLD! The return of the Portland Mercury’s HIGHBALL! We’ve teamed up with dozens of the finest bars and restaurants in Portland—along with our cocktail-lovin’ pals at Beam Suntory and Portland Beverage—to bring you this one-of-a-kind boozetacular! At each of Highball’s locations, you’ll find specially crafted cocktails. Even better? Each of these […]
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The 27 Best Things to Do in Portland This Week: March 9-12 2020
So the first week of March was already pretty… eventful, let us say, but that’s precisely why heading into week two we really need a damn week full of events, like some amazing comedy shows, some neck-breaking, head-banging rock extravaganzas, hip-hop wonderlands on display, and a whole lot more. Hit the links below and load […]
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Cheap, Free, & Fun: Your 23 Best Bang For The Buck Events in Portland, March 6-12 2020
Respect! Ladies of Vintage Soul! Respect! returns loud, brash, bold, and full of timeless soul for 2020 with DJ Action Slacks at the helm—one of the very best at reminding this city that nobody did it like Ruth Brown, Koko Taylor, Big Mama Thornton, Nina Simone, Betty Wright, and of course, Aretha Franklin. (Sat March […]
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The 40 Best Things to Do in Portland This Weekend: March 6-8 2020
Another weekend in Portland, another set of amazing opportunities to get your soul stirred, your mind blown, your spirits lifted, and your ass shook. Hip-Hop legends abound, potential mayors face the music, PIFF pops off, and a whole lot more to keep this weekend mighty full. Hit the links below and load your plate accordingly […]
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The 32 Best Things to Do In Portland This Week: March 2-5 2020
March is certainly starting off… weirdly. But that makes sense being as this is Portland and all. On-brand, if you will. Also on brand? A PLETHORA of amazing Things to Do all week long, including (but not limited to) the aforementioned weirdness, as well as legendary soul, celebrated trash, adventurous art, I Anonymous action, and […]
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The Most Delicious Things to Do in Portland: March 2020
The Portland Mercury‘s Highball BEHOLD! The return of the Portland Mercury’s HIGHBALL! Brace yourself for 50 specially crafted cocktails available March 16-22… for only $5 each! We’ve teamed up with dozens of the finest bars and restaurants in Portland—along with our cocktail-lovin’ pals at Jim Beam and Portland Beverage—to bring you this one-of-a-kind boozetacular! At […]
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The 23 Best Concerts in Portland: Feb 27-March 11
Raphael Saadiq! Rapsody! Refused! Thundercat!
THURS FEB 27 Raphael Saadiq, Jamila Woods, DJ Duggz When it comes to the subject of soul royalty, it’s a goddamn shame that the name of Raphael Saadiq isn’t a regular topic of conversation. Born in Oakland, Saadiq was brought up on gospel and his musical prowess landed him gigs with Prince, Shiela E., and […]