Who's ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland's best concerts and events—our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst... if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making a small monthly contribution to keep us alive and kickin'!) And oh boy, do we have some fun events coming at ya this week! CHECK IT OUT!
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Ru Paul on March 12 at Aladdin Theater!
From international drag superstar and pop culture icon RuPaul, comes his most revealing and personal work to date—a brutally honest, and deeply intimate memoir of growing up Black, poor, and queer in a broken home to discovering the power of performance, found family, and self-acceptance. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear RuPaul’s extraordinary story, as told by RuPaul, at the Aladdin on March 12. Get your tickets now or enter to win free tickets here!
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Wed March 12, 7 pm, $51.17-$360.81, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Monet’s Floating Worlds at Giverny on March 1 through August 10 at Portland Art Museum!
Monet’s Waterlilies shines anew! Meticulously restored, it stars alongside 45 Japanese prints, Japanese-inspired Impressionist art, and contemporary photographs of Giverny and Portland’s Japanese gardens. Get your tickets now or enter to win free tickets here!
Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park, March 1-Aug 10, $22-$25, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see And That’s Why We Drink on March 19 at Revolution Hall!
An award-winning podcast in both the comedy and true crime categories, "And That’s Why We Drink" returns to Rev Hall on "The Pour Decisions Tour" with brand-new paranormal and true crime stories. Their last two visits SOLD OUT—don’t miss this one! Get your tickets now or enter to win free tickets here!
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Wed March 19, 8 pm, $48.37-$71.98, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Drew Dunn on March 20 at Mission Theater!
Drew Dunn has quickly made a name for himself for his quick wit, voices, and unique style. He's won the Boston Comedy Festival and Seattle International Comedy Competition and was selected to be a "New Face of Comedy" at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. Follow @DrewDunnComedy online for weekly standup content and to watch the journey of one of the country's fastest rising comedic talents. Get your tickets now or enter to win free tickets here!
Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan, Thurs March 20, 8 pm, $25-$35, 21+
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Tommy Prine on March 20 at Polaris Hall!
Nashville songwriter Tommy Prine returns to Portland, sharing cathartic jams and nostalgic storytelling from his ever-expanding Americana discography. Get your tickets now or enter to win free tickets here!
Polaris Hall, 635 NE Killingsworth Ct, Thurs March 20, 8 pm, $26.05, 21+
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Yonder Mountain String Band on March 25 at Aladdin Theater!
Blending bluegrass with elements of rock, alternative, psychedelic and improvisational music, veteran quartet Yonder Mountain String Band remains at the forefront of the modern jamgrass movement. Their high-energy acoustic sound and light show “wow” crowds nationwide—don’t miss Yonder Mountain’s return to Portland! Get your tickets now or enter to win free tickets here!
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Tues March 25, 8 pm, $43.73, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Tim Atlas on March 18 at Polaris Hall!
Beloved for his unique brand of downtempo R&B and Neo-soul, Brooklyn-via-Oakland artist Tim Atlas has amassed 40+ million streams and toured across the US & UK. Enjoy new tunes from Atlas when he visits Portland on the ‘Enchanté Tour!’ Get your tickets now or enter to win free tickets here!
Polaris Hall, 635 NE Killingsworth Ct, Tues March 18, 8 pm, $26.05, all ages
GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday, and check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!
