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 Project Pabst on July 26-27 at Waterfront Park!
Project Pabst returns to Waterfront Park on July 26 & 27, solidifying its spot as a Portland summer essential! Day One brings punk legends Iggy Pop, Devo, The Damned, and The Chats, plus Mannequin Pussy, The Exploding Hearts, Gustaf, Gouge Away, and Nasalrod. Day Two dives into indie and experimental sounds with Death Cab for Cutie, Japanese Breakfast, Built to Spill, and Cap’n Jazz, plus sets from Wednesday, Say She She, Sam Austins, and Dustbunny. Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!
Waterfront Park, 98 SW Naito Pkwy, July 26-27, various times, $95-$175, 21+
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see X on April 11 at Crystal Ballroom!
The four original members of LA’s finest, X, return to Portland and the Crystal Ballroom for a fundraising gig with Portland’s The Delines. This special performance is a fundraising event for two local music-oriented non-profits: The Jeremy Wilson Foundation and The Oregon Music Hall of Fame. Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Fri April 11, 8 pm, $55.77-$61.69, 21+
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see The Psychology of a Murderer on April 6 at Aladdin Theater!
Whether you’re a true crime aficionado or simply curious about the human mind, The Psychology of a Murderer promises to be an unforgettable experience. Join forensic psychologist Dr. Rachel Toles for an illuminating journey into the darkest corners of a killer’s psyche, including Jeffrey Dahmer, Aaron Hernandez, Chris Watts, Aileen Wuornos, the Menendez Brothers, and more. Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Sun April 6, 8 pm, $38.08-$192.37, 13+
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see John Grant on April 2 at Aladdin Theater!
Singer, songwriter and pianist John Grant shares epic new tunes from his most cinematic album yet, ‘The Art of The Lie!’ Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Wed April 2, 8 pm, $38.08, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Oh, Rose on April 4 at Polaris Hall!
Olympia outfit Oh, Rose has solidified their place in the PNW music scene with powerful, upbeat performances and a catalog that ranges from soft, synth-tinted love songs to full-on, painfully screamed ballads. Listen LIVE when they return to Polaris Hall! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Polaris Hall, 635 N Killingsworth Ct, Fri April 4, 8 pm, $19.12, 21+
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Tomorrow Theater and get two tickets to any show!
PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater events are one-night-only mash-ups of two or more experiences—like local artists and creatives doing their thing related to a film or playful extras that up the fun factor. Get your tickets now, or enter to win a pair of tickets to any upcoming show!
Tomorrow Theater, 3530 SE Division, various days/times/prices, all ages
GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday, and check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!
