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Panic Invites Players for a Big Walk in Its Downtown Portland Offices
House House’s new friend hang video game made me motion sick, but I'd play it again.
House House’s new friend hang video game made me motion sick, but I'd play it again.
Pixar Underdog Hoppers Is Undeniably Delightful
It's also the funniest Pixar movie in forever.
It's also the funniest Pixar movie in forever.
Theater Review: A Mirror Fractures, Like a Kaleidoscope
The questions Sam Holcroft poses about making art under authoritarianism are certainly timely.
The questions Sam Holcroft poses about making art under authoritarianism are certainly timely.
Update: Portland Design Commission Accepts Master Plan for the Lloyd Center Mall
Portland Permitting and Development says this decision is about zoning code, not demolition.
Portland Permitting and Development says this decision is about zoning code, not demolition.
Maggie Gyllenhaal's New Frankenstein-Inspired Film Doesn’t Always Make Sense, but It’s a Helluva Movie!
Say yes to the mess: The Bride! is gory and glorious.
Say yes to the mess: The Bride! is gory and glorious.
Bruce Campbell on Death, Dying, and the Evil Dead
The legend talks about DIYing his new movie Ernie & Emma.
The legend talks about DIYing his new movie Ernie & Emma.
Should Portland Try to Save Lloyd Center Mall?
A growing community taking hold in the mall wants to have some say in its future.
A growing community taking hold in the mall wants to have some say in its future.
Portland’s First-Ever Azn Zine Fest Is Coming to Fubonn This Weekend
Over 100 zinesters will flood the halls of the shopping center on Saturday.
Over 100 zinesters will flood the halls of the shopping center on Saturday.
David Hockney Is So Changeable
Portland Art Museum’s new exhibition shows the artist’s evolving style across 60 years and 200 artworks.
Portland Art Museum’s new exhibition shows the artist’s evolving style across 60 years and 200 artworks.
Don’t Be Sad, the Waterfront Blues Festival Is Back
In a new partnership with TrueWest, the festival expands our understanding of the genre.
In a new partnership with TrueWest, the festival expands our understanding of the genre.
Art Snack: In a Shocking Twist, Mother Foucault's Nonprofit Will Buy That Building After All
The date for the 2026 World Naked Bike Ride is here! But Sheridan Fruit Company is gone.
The date for the 2026 World Naked Bike Ride is here! But Sheridan Fruit Company is gone.
Update: Supporters to Rally Thursday Over Funding Cuts to Innovative PCC Music Program
Students and faculty are trying to save Portland Community College’s modernized music program that could soon disappear.
Students and faculty are trying to save Portland Community College’s modernized music program that could soon disappear.
Emerald Fennell Has Made the Least Fucked-up Version of Wuthering Heights
This film seems destined for a long and vibrant afterlife of teenage slumber parties.
This film seems destined for a long and vibrant afterlife of teenage slumber parties.
Meet The Off Beat: Portland's Newest All-Ages Music Venue
Friday the 13th sees the all-ages venue opening in the former Dancin' Bare strip club.
Friday the 13th sees the all-ages venue opening in the former Dancin' Bare strip club.
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie the Mercury Review
The latest entry in Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol’s high-spirited satire of their own lives is a funny big budget time travel misadventure.
The latest entry in Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol’s high-spirited satire of their own lives is a funny big budget time travel misadventure.
The Landmark Saloon Calls It Quits
Southeast Division’s long-running watering hole hosts its last two-step February 13.
Southeast Division’s long-running watering hole hosts its last two-step February 13.
Portland Trail Blazers Send Philly’s Cheesy Asses Packing
The win over the Philadelphia 76ers last night marks a three game winning streak for the Blazers.
The win over the Philadelphia 76ers last night marks a three game winning streak for the Blazers.
For Human Use Isn't Really About Dating Corpses
The irreverent speculative horror debut by Sarah G. Pierce puts the gore in allegory.
The irreverent speculative horror debut by Sarah G. Pierce puts the gore in allegory.
Portland-Raised Playwright Kallan Dana on Her Lynchian Thriller Racecar Racecar Racecar
Artists Repertory's 2025-2026 season produces works by women playwrights with ties to the Pacific Northwest.
Artists Repertory's 2025-2026 season produces works by women playwrights with ties to the Pacific Northwest.
Literary Arts Announces 2026 Oregon Book Award Finalists
It's no surpise to see Lidia Yuknavitch, Leah Sottile, Breena Bard, and David F. Walker among the nominees.
It's no surpise to see Lidia Yuknavitch, Leah Sottile, Breena Bard, and David F. Walker among the nominees.
Portland’s Newest Music Festival and Conference Comes Out Swinging
Soundscape Northwest’s inaugural lineup is international, local, of color, and stacked.
Soundscape Northwest’s inaugural lineup is international, local, of color, and stacked.
Second Run Portland: In Picnic at Hanging Rock, Valentine’s Day Turns Mysterious
This month, nine films on love, desire, and human psychology.
This month, nine films on love, desire, and human psychology.
Blazers and Beyond
A guide to Portland's major men's teams: Trail Blazers, Rip City Remix, PSU Vikings, and UP Pilots
A guide to Portland's major men's teams: Trail Blazers, Rip City Remix, PSU Vikings, and UP Pilots
Hurricane Envy Has Something to Do with You
Sara Jaffe’s short story collection digs deep into queer parenting, the rise of the music algorithm, and the many shapes of adulthood.
Sara Jaffe’s short story collection digs deep into queer parenting, the rise of the music algorithm, and the many shapes of adulthood.
Gimme Shelter: Jason Statham’s Latest Thriller Warms Up a Typically Cold January
Director Ric Roman Waugh thinks this is the perfect time of year to have grizzled action stars confront their mortality.
Director Ric Roman Waugh thinks this is the perfect time of year to have grizzled action stars confront their mortality.
Revered Portland Restaurant República Has Announced It Will Close
Considered the flagship of its restaurant group, República represents a devotion to "Mexico-forward" cuisine and multi-course cultural storytelling.
Considered the flagship of its restaurant group, República represents a devotion to "Mexico-forward" cuisine and multi-course cultural storytelling.
Profile Theatre’s Tiger Style Delivers Great Comedy and Sharp Bite
Mike Lew’s deftly drawn play shows the difficulty of claiming identity.
Mike Lew’s deftly drawn play shows the difficulty of claiming identity.
Art Snack: Portland's Weapons Connection, Newbery Award Winner, and 2026 James Beard Semifinalists
Republica stans rise up. Todos Media asks for community help to tell the story of a Minneapolis chef.
Republica stans rise up. Todos Media asks for community help to tell the story of a Minneapolis chef.
What Do You Do When You’re Lonesome Documents Justin Townes Earle's Time in Portland
Music journalist Jonathan Bernstein first knew the singer-songwriter as a fan.
Music journalist Jonathan Bernstein first knew the singer-songwriter as a fan.
The Pickathon 2026 Music Lineup is Here!
Marcos Valle, Cosmic Tones Research Trio, Folk Bitch Trio, and more pull up to Pendarvis Farm, July 30 to August 2.
Marcos Valle, Cosmic Tones Research Trio, Folk Bitch Trio, and more pull up to Pendarvis Farm, July 30 to August 2.
Caught in the Middle of Impact Play
At Performance Works NW, a new show from Genderbomb builds radical intimacy through kink. Are audiences prepared?
At Performance Works NW, a new show from Genderbomb builds radical intimacy through kink. Are audiences prepared?
Singing All the Parts: The Vocal Dynamism of Portland’s Jimmie Herrod
The America’s Got Talent star goes pop with the Oregon Symphony.
The America’s Got Talent star goes pop with the Oregon Symphony.
What Wanders Through a Body?
At curious Portland gallery Lumber Room, corporeal works by Louise Bourgeois and Isabelle Albuquerque converse.
At curious Portland gallery Lumber Room, corporeal works by Louise Bourgeois and Isabelle Albuquerque converse.
Spectators and Players, Portland Is a Ping-Pong Town
Major League Table Tennis matches make it clear: The hype for ping-pong shouldn't end at Marty Supreme.
Major League Table Tennis matches make it clear: The hype for ping-pong shouldn't end at Marty Supreme.
Art Snack: Vegan Paczki Promises, Frog Brigade Franchises
This week in Portland art and culture news, two reopenings and a barbeque.
This week in Portland art and culture news, two reopenings and a barbeque.
Gus Van Sant's New Film Returns to His True Crime Roots
In Dead Man's Wire nothing goes according to plan, including Van Sant's return to his true crime roots.
In Dead Man's Wire nothing goes according to plan, including Van Sant's return to his true crime roots.
Swimming Through Trauma in The Chronology of Water
Kristen Stewart’s first feature film interprets Lidia Yuknavitch’s 2011 memoir through fragmentation and aquatic metaphor.
Kristen Stewart’s first feature film interprets Lidia Yuknavitch’s 2011 memoir through fragmentation and aquatic metaphor.
Terry Dactyl Traces Queer Survival From the AIDS Crisis to 2020 Seattle
Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore’s signature style rolls and whirls with long sentences—descriptions as artfully enduring as her characters.
Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore’s signature style rolls and whirls with long sentences—descriptions as artfully enduring as her characters.
Second Run Portland: Rich People Behaving Badly
Peter Greenaway’s gourmet art film and Frederick Wiseman’s snowy documentary show vastly different approaches to class critique.
Peter Greenaway’s gourmet art film and Frederick Wiseman’s snowy documentary show vastly different approaches to class critique.
Literary Portland for Palestine Plans Readings, Still Asks Literary Arts To Divest
A call for Portland Book Festival to reject corporate bank funding coalesced into a collective that seeks to raise awareness with the written word.
A call for Portland Book Festival to reject corporate bank funding coalesced into a collective that seeks to raise awareness with the written word.
Bi Gan’s Resurrection Revives 100 Years of Movie-Making for One Long Dream
Dream logic takes over in the Chinese writer-director’s latest technical marvel.
Dream logic takes over in the Chinese writer-director’s latest technical marvel.
The Mercury's Best Photos of 2025
Portland protests, swims in the river, and dons costumes across all concievable occasions.
Portland protests, swims in the river, and dons costumes across all concievable occasions.
The Mercury's 10 Favorite Romance (and Romantasy) Books of 2025
Escape into airplane lust, dragon eggs, and lessons in queer flirting.
Escape into airplane lust, dragon eggs, and lessons in queer flirting.
Hear In Portland: Getting "Lit 4 the Holidays" with Rachel Wong; 2026 with The Thesis and Brandi Carlile
Read all about what’s on the music forecast, Hear In Portland.
Read all about what’s on the music forecast, Hear In Portland.
The Mercury’s Favorite Visual Art Shows of 2025: Calligraphy, a Lettuce Lamp, and a Salmon Cannon
New artists and art spaces made Portland feel like its old self.
New artists and art spaces made Portland feel like its old self.
The Wordless Animal Dances of ZooZoo Present Smart Theater for All Ages
Don't call it experimental. Imago Theatre’s world-renowned “physical mask comedy” pulls from miming, circus, and dance.
Don't call it experimental. Imago Theatre’s world-renowned “physical mask comedy” pulls from miming, circus, and dance.
The Canned Cocktails in This Advent Calendar, Ranked
A guide to Straightaway Cocktails' ingenious 12 Nights of Cocktails—from the "great" to the "not for me, thank you."
A guide to Straightaway Cocktails' ingenious 12 Nights of Cocktails—from the "great" to the "not for me, thank you."
The Mercury’s 10 Favorite Movies of 2025
The best movies of 2025 are at war with the machine, data centers, and helplessness. What a relief.
The best movies of 2025 are at war with the machine, data centers, and helplessness. What a relief.
With Marty Supreme Josh Safdie Gives Us Another Movie by and for Insecure Men
It will almost certainly win a lot of prizes.
It will almost certainly win a lot of prizes.
Portland Opera's New Theater Opens With an Animated Show
Everest tells a harrowing true story of three mountaineers who climbed Earth’s highest mountain.
Everest tells a harrowing true story of three mountaineers who climbed Earth’s highest mountain.
Laying Down in the Portland Art Museum with Pipilotti Rist
Her installation 4th Floor to Mildness encourages super comfy social transgression and undersea daydreams.
Her installation 4th Floor to Mildness encourages super comfy social transgression and undersea daydreams.
Portland Artists Hold a Round Table on Generative AI “Machine Nightmares”
Tired of the machine takeover? So are local artists, like Roger Peet, Lydia Kiesling, John Niekrasz, and Celeste Noche.
Tired of the machine takeover? So are local artists, like Roger Peet, Lydia Kiesling, John Niekrasz, and Celeste Noche.
Portland Jazz Festival: A 2026 Primer of the Best the Fest Has to Offer
Mavis Staples or Shirley Nanette? SML or Roger Eno? All of the above!
Mavis Staples or Shirley Nanette? SML or Roger Eno? All of the above!
Photo Essay: Krampuslauf in Portland
Demonic goats, witches, and winter spirits gathered in Sewallcrest Park before treating SE Hawthorne to a holiday sight.
Demonic goats, witches, and winter spirits gathered in Sewallcrest Park before treating SE Hawthorne to a holiday sight.
Portland Art Museum Wants to Be Used
Once hidden galleries can now be found; Rothko Pavilion presents a new way to see what was already there.
Once hidden galleries can now be found; Rothko Pavilion presents a new way to see what was already there.
Film Review: The New Sun Ra Documentary Does the Impossible
Christine Turner’s excellent film travels the jazz visionary’s storied galaxies.
Christine Turner’s excellent film travels the jazz visionary’s storied galaxies.
A Very Festive Second Run Portland
City cinemas come bearing 13 repertory films you should see this month.
City cinemas come bearing 13 repertory films you should see this month.
When Wonder Ballroom Says All Ages, They Mean All Ages
Portland music venues push against the OLCC for more inclusive spaces.
Portland music venues push against the OLCC for more inclusive spaces.
Seeing Ursula K. Le Guin’s Many Sides
Oregon Contemporary’s tribute to the novelist and multi-practice artist gets in the weeds in the best way possible.
Oregon Contemporary’s tribute to the novelist and multi-practice artist gets in the weeds in the best way possible.
Portland and Guillermo del Toro Are Symbiotically Bound
At a Tomorrow Theater screening, the director discussed the rise of AI, the future of stop-motion animation, and who he identifies with in Frankenstein.
At a Tomorrow Theater screening, the director discussed the rise of AI, the future of stop-motion animation, and who he identifies with in Frankenstein.
From Sacred to Profane: Portland’s Best Holiday and Holidayish Events
On this list: Grinch Skate, Krampuslauf, and a longtime celebration of the Nativity as alien visitation.
On this list: Grinch Skate, Krampuslauf, and a longtime celebration of the Nativity as alien visitation.
Portland Opera Ascends
In the organization’s new theater, animated production Everest tells a harrowing true story.
In the organization’s new theater, animated production Everest tells a harrowing true story.
What Wanders Through a Body?
A new exhibition at Portland gallery Lumber Room compiles corporeal works by Louise Bourgeois and Isabelle Albuquerque.
A new exhibition at Portland gallery Lumber Room compiles corporeal works by Louise Bourgeois and Isabelle Albuquerque.
The Blazers Drop a Stinker Against the Phoenix Suns at Home
The Blazers need their bench back, quick!
The Blazers need their bench back, quick!
Eternity Is the Straightest Rom-Com That Ever Straighted
A24’s ode to serial monogamy dismisses a perfectly rational two-husband solution.
A24’s ode to serial monogamy dismisses a perfectly rational two-husband solution.
Kelly Reichardt’s Small Politics
The Mastermind’s Josh O’Connor is an art thief who can’t outrun the world he’s avoiding.
The Mastermind’s Josh O’Connor is an art thief who can’t outrun the world he’s avoiding.
The QuietQuietLoud of Sigur Rós in Portland
As the Icelandic post-rock group winds down their multi-year tour with Wordless Music Orchestra, this seems far from the last time they'll show off their symphonic side.
As the Icelandic post-rock group winds down their multi-year tour with Wordless Music Orchestra, this seems far from the last time they'll show off their symphonic side.
An Ode to Becoming the Most Annoying Team in the NBA
The Blazers are the new face of basketball’s latest defensive trend.
The Blazers are the new face of basketball’s latest defensive trend.
Recent Tragic Events Reminds Us of Past and Present Hopes
Third Rail Repertory revives its first-ever production, which was written in the shadow of 9/11.
Third Rail Repertory revives its first-ever production, which was written in the shadow of 9/11.
Edgar Wright’s The Running Man Doesn’t Really Go Anywhere
The idea of a righteously angry movie about the shitty state of 2025 had a lot of potential; it was squandered by a too-handsome Glen Powell.
The idea of a righteously angry movie about the shitty state of 2025 had a lot of potential; it was squandered by a too-handsome Glen Powell.
How Making Nonfiction Comics Changed My Mind
Shay Mirk and Eleri Harris have created the only primer on ethical comics reporting.
Shay Mirk and Eleri Harris have created the only primer on ethical comics reporting.
Portland Says Goodbye to Its Sweetie, Lollipop Shoppe
We’ve got a couple weeks of shows before the Central Eastside mainstay… leaves.
We’ve got a couple weeks of shows before the Central Eastside mainstay… leaves.
Sweating Out the Fascism With Anti-ICE Aerobics
Portland’s absurdist protest tactics continued with people emulating aerobics instructor/activist Jane Fonda outside the ICE facility.
Portland’s absurdist protest tactics continued with people emulating aerobics instructor/activist Jane Fonda outside the ICE facility.
Second Run Portland: In Memoria, Tilda Swinton Has a Sonic Headache
Plus more slow cinema, Celtic myth, and Sergei Parajanov in smell-o-vision.
Plus more slow cinema, Celtic myth, and Sergei Parajanov in smell-o-vision.
Let My Country Awake Puts the Pacific Northwest at the Center of an Anti-Colonial Struggle
A new nonfiction history from Scott Miller explores the complexity of Indian resistance against the British Empire during World War I.
A new nonfiction history from Scott Miller explores the complexity of Indian resistance against the British Empire during World War I.
Train Dreams Go on When I Close My Eyes
Director Clint Bentley's ode to a small, quiet life in the Pacific Northwest is also one of the year’s most plainly beautiful films.
Director Clint Bentley's ode to a small, quiet life in the Pacific Northwest is also one of the year’s most plainly beautiful films.
Portland Responds to SNAP Shutdown Delays and Funding Cuts: Resources to Use and Support
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dollars are delayed. These organizations, markets, restaurants, and cafes are trying to fill people's plates.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dollars are delayed. These organizations, markets, restaurants, and cafes are trying to fill people's plates.
Do You Believe in Life After Cars?
The authors of this new book—and hosts of The Wars on Cars podcast—have hope.
The authors of this new book—and hosts of The Wars on Cars podcast—have hope.
Bugonia Is a Good Time Yorgos Lanthimos Film
The famous Greek director of strange and unsettling movies has made another strange and unsettling movie.
The famous Greek director of strange and unsettling movies has made another strange and unsettling movie.
What Wanders Through a Body?
A new exhibition at Portland gallery Lumber Room compiles corporeal works by Louise Bourgeois and Isabelle Albuquerque.
A new exhibition at Portland gallery Lumber Room compiles corporeal works by Louise Bourgeois and Isabelle Albuquerque.
Tony-Nominated "Musical About Corn" Shucked Is a Total Romp
The touring Broadway show shares some of life's simple joys: fast jokes and catchy songs.
The touring Broadway show shares some of life's simple joys: fast jokes and catchy songs.
What To Flirt To, What To Cry to at QDoc 2025
Portland's queer documentary festival turns 17 with Bboys, house music, true crime, and Boy George’s enormous hat.
Portland's queer documentary festival turns 17 with Bboys, house music, true crime, and Boy George’s enormous hat.
Theater Review: In Dancing on the Sabbath, the Viewer Is the Villain
Shaking the Tree’s new Grimm fairy tale adaptation implicates its audience in a silent system of surveillance.
Shaking the Tree’s new Grimm fairy tale adaptation implicates its audience in a silent system of surveillance.
Profile Theatre's Witch Has Perfect Spooky Season Meets Fall of America Vibes
Playwright Jen Silverman reworks a classic 17th century drama for present day, declaring "no faux-period accents, please."
Playwright Jen Silverman reworks a classic 17th century drama for present day, declaring "no faux-period accents, please."
Imago’s Design for Living Explores Success Through the Lens of a Bright Young Throuple
Noël Coward’s nearly 100-year-old comedy unpacks questions still asked by lovers today.
Noël Coward’s nearly 100-year-old comedy unpacks questions still asked by lovers today.
Comedy Q&A: Guy Branum on Telling Queer Stories
The stand-up comic recently added a section to his show Be Fruitful—about why dinosaurs weren't fat.
The stand-up comic recently added a section to his show Be Fruitful—about why dinosaurs weren't fat.
The Strange Sublime Cinema of Motern Media and Evil Puddle
Matt Farley and Charlie Roxburgh make micro-budget films followed by and starring their fans.
Matt Farley and Charlie Roxburgh make micro-budget films followed by and starring their fans.
Portland's Emergency Naked Bike Ride in Photos
Hundreds held a die-in on the Burnside Bridge before continuing to the ICE facility in South Portland.
Hundreds held a die-in on the Burnside Bridge before continuing to the ICE facility in South Portland.
Oregon Music Hall of Fame Honors New Inductees While Looking to the Future
The event will honor inductees including Portugal. The Man, Yob, Mary-Sue Tobin, and Jim Brunberg.
The event will honor inductees including Portugal. The Man, Yob, Mary-Sue Tobin, and Jim Brunberg.
Portland's Emergency World Naked Bike Ride Location Released
"This ride is clothing optional." organizers say. "It’s your choice how much or little you wear."
"This ride is clothing optional." organizers say. "It’s your choice how much or little you wear."
Paradise Blue Is a Story of Displacement Told as Noir
An ensemble cast at Portland Playhouse does it justice.
An ensemble cast at Portland Playhouse does it justice.
Second Run Portland: Phantasm’s Freaky Mortician Takes Over a Portland Funeral Home
Plus, city theaters pregame for Halloween with Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s neo-noir Cure and a fashionable giallo classic.
Plus, city theaters pregame for Halloween with Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s neo-noir Cure and a fashionable giallo classic.
Dead Moon Night Rides Again
Celebrate Portland's best rock & roll band on October 5 at Cherry Sprout Park.
Celebrate Portland's best rock & roll band on October 5 at Cherry Sprout Park.
In Heart Throb, a Vampire Looks for Love
The Kickstand Comedy improv show pokes fun at your dating options with group chat humor and a DIY spirit.
The Kickstand Comedy improv show pokes fun at your dating options with group chat humor and a DIY spirit.
Books to Beats: Music in Juvenile Detention
How a Portland library worker and teacher are using hip-hop to help incarcerated youth create, learn, and heal.
How a Portland library worker and teacher are using hip-hop to help incarcerated youth create, learn, and heal.
Album Review: The Sophisticated Sleaze of Menos el Oso Turns 20
Minus the Bear’s opus gets the deluxe treatment, heralding massive US tour
Minus the Bear’s opus gets the deluxe treatment, heralding massive US tour
One Battle After Another Captures the Relentless Overstimulation of Being Alive in 2025
Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film is a funny, breathless, sometimes overwhelming spectacle of American violence.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film is a funny, breathless, sometimes overwhelming spectacle of American violence.
A Snapshot of Portland's DIY House Show Scene
Buckman Publishing collects Choice Cuts from Corbin C's immense archive.
Buckman Publishing collects Choice Cuts from Corbin C's immense archive.
The Time-Based Art Festival Is Still Alive
With virtual landscapes, textile talismans, and sonic architecture, TBA 2025 centered artists who reshape space.
With virtual landscapes, textile talismans, and sonic architecture, TBA 2025 centered artists who reshape space.
A Silent Treatment
Jeannie Vanasco’s new memoir grapples with the agony of mother-daughter love.
Jeannie Vanasco’s new memoir grapples with the agony of mother-daughter love.
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