The Mercury's 2023 Fall Arts Preview: We Can Rebuild It

Birth of a Comedy Corridor

After a blowout summer of Comedy in the Park, Kickstand hopes audiences will join them indoors.

Eight Fascinating Things We Learned in Poison Waters’ Drag History Class

Looking back on Portland's history, fabulously.

Making Matta Moves

Chef Richard Văn Lê closed his cart, and moved into restaurant collective Lil’ Dame.

Appreciating the Musical Genius of John Williams

We asked associate conductor Deanna Tham to unpack the Oregon Symphony’s take on the greatest modern film composer.

There Will Be Black Art

Intisar Abioto brings first-of-Its kind exhibit Black Artists of Oregon to the Portland Art Museum.

Portland’s Coolest New Record Shop Is Also a Cultural Hub

Beacon Sound, Musique Plastique, Super Electric, Lost Avenue, et al—the signage is going to be intense.

Works in Progress

Checking in with two of Portland’s most important art projects:  the Doug Fir and Tomorrow Theater.

An Astrological Guide to Portland’s Film Festival Scene

Let the stars in the sky be your guide to the screen.

Why Were So Many Libraries Closed This Summer?

Seven of 19 Multnomah County libraries are currently closed for renovation—here’s why.

What Does Basketball Fashion Have to Do With Basketball?

Not a lot, but in Mitchell S. Jackson’s new book, Fly, it sure is fun to look at.

PICA’s New Arts Festival Takes Its Time

Stepping in for the Time-Based Art festival, Time-Released promises chaotic good performance art in bursts.

Artists Repertory Theatre Will Keep Building

Four years into its two-year tour, the company faces another setback.

Get Thee to a Gallery

Our picks for Converge 45 and other Portland gallery shows you must not miss this fall.