Who's ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help you win FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland's best concerts and eventsāour way of saying thanks to our bodacious readers and spread the word about some ripper upcoming performances! (Psst... if you want to say thanks back to theĀ Mercury, 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!
ā¢ Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS toĀ Crystal Ballroom's New Wave & 80's Pop Dance Party on August 8!Ā
Get ready for a fun night of dancing to all your favorite hits and requests from the 1980s! Fans of '80s alternative music will feel right at homeāhost DJ NoN takes requests seriously, keeping each set fresh and dynamic week after week. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Fri August 8, 8 pm, $11, 21+
ā¢ Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Buena Vista Orchestra on August 10 at Revolution Hall!
Featuring key players from the world-renowned Buena Vista Social Club, Cuban musical collective Buena Vista Orchestra continues the legacy of the original legendary group with exciting new stage production and sound. Enjoy some of their greatest hits and tunes when they return to Rev. Hall! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Sun August 10, 8 pm, $47.86 - $94.82, all ages
ā¢ Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Agalloch on August 16 at Revolution Hall!
Known for their emtionally explosive live performances, the Portland-based dark metal group Agalloch bring their colossal, cinematic sound to Rev. Hall! And for only the third time EVER, theyāll be performing their classic third album, Ashes Against The Grain, in full at this show. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Sat August 16, 8 pm, $43.76, all ages
ā¢ Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see L7 on August 21 at Crystal Ballroom!Ā
Ā L7's signature soundāa heavy, catchy mixture of punk, metal, noise, and popāhelped usher in the grunge era. Since their career began in 1985, L7 have been particularly known for their unforgettably raucous live performances. The band also spawned underground and mainstream hits including Pretend We're Dead, Shitlist, Wargasm, and more. Get your tickets now, or enter to win a free pair here!
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Thurs August 21, 8 pm, $51.75-$68, all ages
ā¢ Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see the Keb' Mo' & Shawn Colvin on August 20 at McMenamins Grand Lodge!
Keb' Mo' & Shawn Colvin take over the Grand Lodge stage for one co-headlining night only this August! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove, OR, Wed August 20, 6:30 pm, $47.25-$74.25, all ages
ā¢ Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Black Belt Eagle Scout on August 22 at Aladdin Theater!
Indigenous indie-rock songwriter Katherine Paul returns to the Aladdin as Black Belt Eagle Scout! Her last visit SOLD OUTādonāt miss out on this one!Ā Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Fri August 22, 8 pm, $32.18, all ages
GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Mondayācheck back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!
