YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Mayor's Cruel Homeless Ban, Pedalpalooza Returns, and So Much June Fun!

Wildfang and Darcelle XV Showplace Will Attempt to Set a New Guinness World Record

These queens are standing up to—and raising money to fight—the Tennessee drag ban and other anti-drag bills in the US.

Hear in Portland: Kingsley Headlines the Thesis, Records at Clinton Street Theater

Plus, a terrific new record from Dust Raps the Blues and a stacked local show you shouldn't miss.

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Wheeler's Criminalization of the Homeless, PBOT's Dire Straits, and (More Than) a Touch of EEEEEVIL!

Kickstand Announces Comedy in the Park 2023, New Brick and Mortar Location

The Portland comedy nonprofit hopes to parlay love for their free weekly park events into fundraising a permanent indoor space for the fall.

Portland Thrash Trio U SCO Has a New Record, and It Was Worth the Wait

Catchin’ Heat defies description, but we'll still try: monolithic and euphoric with epic interlocking bass clarinet from Jonathan Sielaff.

Hear in Portland: Wynne's Super Sexy Music Video for "Jaw Morant" Is Here

Plus, dream-folk duo Shady Cove at Lollipop Shoppe, and the unmissable local talent at a Prince birthday tribute night.

Western Sky Music Places Jeffrey Silverstein at a Crossroads

The Portland-based songwriter’s new album gives country music a cosmic twist.

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Sexy Statues, Scary Fires, and a LOT of Great Reasons Why You Should "Say Nice Things About Portland"!

Hear in Portland: New Methods Body Music Video "Snares" Contains Mysterious Angles

Ancient Heat reunite for Holocene's 20th birthday party, and it's looking like a real millennial dad rock summer.

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Peterson Quits Again, Bus Drivers Spreading the Gospel, and How Much DO You Know About Portland Anyway?

Q&A With PICA's Outgoing and Incoming Executive Directors

After 20 years, Victoria Frey passes the torch to Reuben Roqueñi —who has been involved with PICA for over a decade.

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: The Latest Political Scandals, a New Comedy Fest, and Let's Celebrate... the Mercury's Election Endorsements are Here! 🎉

Portland Radio Institution Intends to Move to Dishier Downtown Digs

We spoke with All Classical CEO Suzanne Nance about benefits of the move, like a new recording studio and additional space to foster classical-loving community.

Rip City Comedy Fest Packs First Year With Star Power

Two Helium employees, Joe Bukowski and James Bosquez, planned a weekend of unexpected comedy giants and screwball showcases where every show looks good.

Oregon Sister Trio Joseph Release The Sun

Hear in Portland this week: a new single (and music video tease) from Wynne and Jidenna returns to the Roseland.

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Gunshot Detection Tech Under Fire, and the Welcome Return of Holman's Bar... and Jorts!