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Jumping Onto Portland's Epic Drag-A-Thon Is the Hottest Celebrity Trend
Tickets are now on sale for this historic attempt and Trevor Project fundraiser.
Director Celine Song Talks About Her Stunning Debut Film, Past Lives
We also chatted about cannibalism, memory, and what comes next.
What Does MoviePass 2.0 Mean for Local Theaters?
Local cinemas may not have agreed to be part of this reincarnated movie subscription service—but they're going along for the ride anyway.
Hear in Portland: The Prids Shoegaze the Stage at Lollipop Shoppe
Plus, Mississippi Records releases Be Present Art Group's debut EP, and Janelle Monae's Age of Pleasure is upon us!
Mercury Writers Take Home a Box Full of Journalism Awards!
Check out the stories which won a slew of awards from the Society of Professional Journalists.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Film Q & A: Kelly Reichardt's Showing Up Was Shot at the Oregon College of Art and CraftâAfter It Closed
The director shot her latest film in Portland, collaborating again with writer Jon Raymond and actress Michelle Williams.
Graphic Novel Review: Mimosa Shows Friends Fucking Up and Figuring It Out
Comics artist Archie Bongiovanni says Tin House took a comic narrative about 30-something queer friendship seriously.
Touring Musical Hairspray Will Leave You Bubbly
Despite some sound issues, we were won over by John Waters' story and the adaption's irreverent, infectious fun.
Indie Pop Sister Trio, Joseph, Stun with âThe Sunâ
Hear in Portland this week: The Get Down turns one, and a dream downtown music bill of Edna Vazquez and Mariachi Tradición.
Tides Is Jenny Conlee's Soundtrack to the Pacific Northwest Coast
Decemberists accordion player unveils a solo album of unresolved sounds found in Greek musical scales.
The Crying in H Mart Paperback Release Will Be Author Michelle Zauner's First Book Tour
A Q & A with the author and musician on growing up in Oregon, moving to South Korea, and writing a screenplay based on her memoir.
Theater Review: The Value of Forbidden Fruit
Shaking the Tree celebrates its 20th anniversary and raises the bar with a masterful hybrid play.
Oregon Symphony 2023-24 Season: Cancellations, Crowd-Pleasers, and Comebacks
Budget cuts nixed the 2023 free Waterfront Concert, but the rest of the calendar is built to bring audiences back.
Portland Perfumer Emily Schaber Blends Science and Art
Her COVID-born label, Shelter In Perfume, aims to tell stories through fragrance notes and complications.
Workers at Portland's Living Room Theaters Vote to Form an Independent Union
Following an unfair labor picket in January, the movie theater staff voted to form United Cinema Workers.
Remembering To Remember Benefits From Repeat Visits
The real gem of PICA's new show is in the annex—the presentation is a wonder.
Doug Fir to Take Over Old Montage Space in Portland's Central Eastside
After 19 years the venue and lounge is moving, but it's not out of Portland.
The Ghost Pop of Aaron Liu Contains Whole Sonic Worlds
His new double album spills over with gorgeous, gauzy indie-pop songs whose lush arrangements belie their lo-fi origins.
On DIY Bocha Centers Self-Reliance (and Smoking Weed)
HEAR IN PORTLAND this week: Omari Jazz and Kiefer co-headline at PDX Jazz Fest, London-based R&B singer-songwriter Ella Mai returns for our hearts.
Audrey Hepburn Before the Death of the Rom-Com
Cinema 21 celebrates the romantic comedy with Hepburn films all February.
Sxlxmxn's Second Gospel Sample EP Has His Own Spin
HEAR IN PORTLAND this week: Masego live is like a nightclub in paradise, Carrie Underwood's Diamonds & Rhinestones Tour reaches the Moda
Black Belt Eagle Scout Says the Land Called Her Home
Her third album, The Land, the Water, the Sky, was inspired by a move home—from Portland to her Swinomish reservation.
Portland Central Library to Open "Technology Pop-Up" for Longer Closure in March
The second phase of the downtown library "refresh" may last until December 2023 or longer.
MAITA's All-Acoustic Album Hits the Spot and the Road
HEAR IN PORTLAND this week: Portland's brand new Downtown Bloc Party and A Beat Happening's chic hotel spot
Eating Alone on Lunar New Year
So long, Tiger, and all your chaos energy!
Weâre Obsessed With Rapper Wynne's New Music Video for "Look at You"
Also in HEAR IN PORTLAND: Portland Music Month's last week; don't hold your breath until the Roots' show—but it is pretty soon
Food Review: The New and Improved Akadi PDX Shines
Chef Fatou Ouattara's new menu offers smoked goat egusi stew and other new dishes while retaining old favorites, like the spectacular suya chicken wings and pepper fish.
Theater Preview: PETEâs The Americans Looks at Idealized America vs. the Real America
The provocative theater company pulls from Robert Frank's black-and-white photographs to prod at the tumultuous history of American social relations.
Aubrey Gordon's âYou Just Need to Lose Weightâ Is a Sharp Sword Against Anti-Fatness
The Maintenance Phase co-host and Your Fat Friend columnist wrote 20 short, sourced arguments you can hand to your body-shaming mom (and doctor).
Kingsley to Headline an Aptly-Titled Phone Home Show
In this week's HEAR IN PORTLAND we have the Renaissance dance party you must attend, and a new album of contrasting songs from Snugsworth.
Living Room Theaters Employees Picket in Downtown Portland
Staff say they were told not to discuss a coworker's termination at work or outside of work.
SportsBox Is a Strip Club Reborn as a Vegan Esports Bar
Johnny Diablo ĆœĆ«klÄ imagined his new sports bar as a vegan Hooters, but people weren't coming in for the servers. They were there for the food.
The Mercury's Favorite Films of 2022
The cannibalism movie, the broke millennial gay Pride and Prejudice, and the instant Internet classic all made the list.
The Mercury's Favorite Books of 2022
To read list: queer narratives, punk graphic novels, and tranquil apocalypse tales.
The Mercury's Favorite Records of 2022
MUNA, MAITA, and More!
The Hear in Portland 2022 New Year's Eve Show Masterlist
Rock, rap, country, or global bass—Portland's incredible music scene has a NYE party for you.
Portland Pride Festival Will Move to Mid-July in 2023
Portland’s Pride Parade and waterfront celebration will be held a whole month later than usual.
Excerpts From Letters Multnomah County Judges Placed in a Time Capsule, To Be Read by Colleagues 100 Years in the Future
Even two year later the letters provide a snapshot into how the judges felt about the new courthouse and the social justice protests unfolding just blocks away.
Vursatyl and Alana Rich Voice Their Support for Friends of Noise
Plus, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Vanessa Carlton, and other truly exciting shows that should be on your radar HEAR IN PORTLAND
It Took a Village (of Portland Animators) to Raise Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
Our city is home to some of the world's most talented animation staff, and they're the ones who built Pinocchio's bones.
Film Review: I Am DB Cooper Crashes To Earth
In this dubious documentary, a man claims to be the mysterious plane hijacker who parachuted to unsolved infamy in 1971.
Spring Brings the War & Treaty
This week's HEAR IN PORTLAND music news: Edna Vazquez, Barrio Mestizo, and DJ Papi Fimbres make the Bienestar fundraiser a hot ticket.
Hollywood Adds Encore Matinee of Susperia With Live Score by Claudio Simonetti's Goblin
The 1977 Italian horror film will be scored live by the latest incarnation of the prog band who wrote the original score.
Two Portland Galleries Make Their Move
Both Blackfish Gallery and Chefas Projects are expanding, showing off the local arts community's resilient side.
We Have FOMO for J.I.D and Smino's Love Is Forever Tour
In this week's HEAR IN PORTLAND: The Thesis celebrates 8 years, and rap pioneer Rakim postpones his show at the Crystal Ballroom
Fiery Shows from TEKE::TEKE and Jinkx Monsoon Heat Up December
In this week's HEAR IN PORTLAND, we're loving new music from Volcanic Pinnacles, Milc, and Rules.
John Waters Will Celebrate His 77th Birthday in Portland
Clinton Street Theater has planned a week of Waters' cult films in his honor.
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio Dances With Darkness
Brilliant Portland-made animation, masterful narrative reworking, but could have gone harder on the fascism.
Forest Grove High School's Electrifying Mariachi TradiciĂłn
Pickathon 2022 was hot but this group—of local high schoolers!—was even hotter.
Mister Goose Steamed Sandwiches Keep It Simple in St. Helens
William Steuernagel explained that his bar is as much about the vibe as it is the short, unique menu.
Chong the Nomad and Hollis Co-Headline a Seattle-Based Power Bill
In this week's Hear in Portland, parties abound—from a Maarquii-headlined switch festish night to Havania Whaal's cute cat music video release.
The Mosh Critique: Jean Dawson at HoloceneâNovember 13, 2022
Dawson says he doesn't think of himself as a rapper—his work is great reminder of all the places where rap and punk vocals overlap.
Smoking Up Fountaine's New "Northeast Phonk" Single
This week's HEAR IN PORTLAND music news: the fifth anniversary of My People's Market, NYE with the Eyelids, and a super smooth Soccer Mommy and Tops show.
The Fluorescent and Ungovernable Ocean of Like Liquid, Cut Loose
Paper-focused visual artist Morgan Rosskopf and electronic musician Ashlin Aronin transport Well Well Projects to a chaotic blacklight grotto.
Show Up for the Haley Heynderickx Set
This week in HEAR IN PORTLAND: Tickets for Digable Planets' NYE show go on sale, and Ariadne’s Grace is a Snugsworth side project fit to score The Craft.
Don't Call Mother Of Color Magic Realism
The first feature film from Dawn Jones Redstone is as much about Portland (including a protest reenactment) as it is about ancestors and enchantment.
How to Get Back to the Land of the Living
Morgan Talty’s debut book Night of the Living Rez follows a Penobscot family through time.
Happy Halloween, You Surf Witches!
Photo Essay: Hundreds of witches, paddling the Willamette River on stand-up paddleboards
House of Ada's Janae Drops a Second Single, âQuit Playinâ
This Week's Hear in Portland Is Focused on Cozy Shows with Night Heron and Seattle Emcee Sol
The Future of YACHT Rock
After a screening of The Computer Accent YACHT will play the album they used AI to create
Margo Cilker Sings the Sorrows of Oregon Real Estate
We lost the Eastern Oregon folk singer to Washington, but she's coming home for a December show.
Even at Three Hours, Sorkin's To Kill a Mockingbird Is Riveting
Make it out to the touring production's short run at the Keller Auditorium while you have the chance.
Building Towards TĂR
Portland-raised director Todd Field was best known, before now, for his acclaimed In the Bedroom.
Epp's Excellence and Lollipop Shoppe's New Life
The old Dig A Pony space has a new face, Jessie Reyez sells out the Roseland, and a MAITA show announcement!
Stop Motion Director Henry Selick Talks Wendell & Wild, Jordan Peele, and Portland Animation
Portland is where the talent is, Selick says.
The Mosh Critique: Iceage and Earth, at Aladdin Theater
Rønnenfelt straight-up bullied Portland's polite crowd into a respectable pit of chaos and camaraderie.
Noche Libre DJs Spin Hey Love's Fourth Anniversary
Hear in Portland this week: a hip-hop zine, a rooftop show for a good cause, and deets on the first ever Trap Kitchen Weekend
Shaking the Treeâs Play About Abortion Contains More Than Politics
Suzan-Lori Parks wrote Fucking A in 2000, but the play remains an unflinching and prescient critique of today.
Remembering Film Archivist and Former Clinton Street Theater Owner Dennis Nyback
The Mercury once described Nyback as "the P.T. Barnum of Cinema."
A Lick of Scents
Salt & Straw’s new taste-enhancing fragrance collaboration with local perfumers Imaginary Authors.
Aminé Announces Homecoming Show With the Oregon Symphony
HEAR IN PORTLAND Your October Is Packed With Another Round of Sunday Sessions and Hocus Pocus Drag
Film Review: Riotsville, U.S.A. Is a Surreal History Lesson on the Militarization of the US Police
Archival footage shows racism was at the core of how law enforcement responds to riots today.
Zyah Belle's Full Length Record Yam Grier Has Arrived
Plus, upcoming shows from Moorea Masa (on tour with Son Little) and the Delines HEAR IN PORTLAND.
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