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 Cold on May 16 at Mission Theater!
Cold hits Portland celebrating 25 years since their breakout release 13 Way to Bleed on Stage, and 20 years since their equally-iconic A Different Kind of Pain. They mark the occasion on this tour by performing both albums in their entirety. Get your tickets now or enter to win free tix here!
Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan, Fri May 16, 8 pm, $25-$30, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Been Stellar on May 18 at Polaris Hall!
NYC rock outfit Been Stellar share volatile, driving tunes from their brutal debut, Scream from New York, NY! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Polaris Hall, 635 N Killingsworth Ct, Sun May 18, 8 pm, $19.12, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see George Clanton on May 20 at Revolution Hall!
LA producer / songwriter George Clanton shares dreamy, fuzz-pop anthems from his latest record, Fauxllennium, and beyond! Enjoy stirring rock, sweeping shoegaze, niche electronics, and more. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Tues May 20, 8 pm, $38.11, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE admission and unlimited ride bracelets to Rose Festival CityFair on May 23 at Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park!
Win big with the Portland Mercury's CityFair giveaway! We're offering four admission tickets and four unlimited ride bracelets to the Rose Festival's CityFair good for opening night on May 23. Experience the thrill of rides, savor delicious fair food, and enjoy live entertainment along the beautiful Portland waterfront. Don't miss this chance to create unforgettable memories with your friends and family! Get your tickets now or enter to win free tix here!
Rose Festival CityFair, Waterfront Park, 98 SW Naito, Fri May 23, $12-$25, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see American Football on May 25 at Revolution Hall!
Illinois indie rock outfit American Football shares their lovingly remastered LP1, celebrating the record’s 25th Anniversary! Enjoy a fresh iteration of this pivotal entry in the history of Midwest emo. The first show is SOLD OUT, grab tickets for the second show before they're gone! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Sun May 25, 8 pm, $51.20, all ages
GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday, and check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!
