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 POWERWOLF on October 1 at Roseland Theater!Â
If you're a fan of power metal, this is a duo you're not going to want to miss... POWERWOLF comes to Portland's Roseland Theater on Oct. 1 with special guests Dragonforce kicking off the show! The balcony is already sold out, but there's still GA floor tickets available (for now). Get your tickets now, or enter to win a free pair here!
Roseland Theater, 8 NW 6th Ave, Weds October 1, 7 pm, $62.50, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Stolen Gin on October 3 at Polaris Hall!
Known for their high-energy live act and avid improvisation, NYC quintet Stolen Gin makes every show a party and never plays a song the same way twice. Enjoy catchy, danceable tunes when the indie outfit returns to Polaris! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Polaris Hall, 635 N. Killingsworth Ct, Fri October 3, 8pm, $26.05, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to Between the Buried and Me & Hail The Sun on October 12 at Revolution Hall!
California post-hardcore band Hail The Sun joins forces with Between the Buried and Me: progressive metal visionaries celebrating their most immersive and eclectic record yet, The Blue Nowhere. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Sun October 12, 7 pm, $44.78, all ages
 • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Nicotine Dolls on October 13 at Aladdin Theater!
They’ve appeared on America’s Got Talent, consistently sold out shows nationwide and generated over 50 million streams — listen LIVE when New York alternative quartet Nicotine Dolls returns to the Aladdin with gritty, emotional tunes on the "An Attempt at Romantic" Tour! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Mon October 13, 8 pm, $34.75, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to Floater on October 31 at Crystal Ballroom!Â
With intense and unforgettable live performances, their fan base has grown over the years to a fever pitch and Floater fans are legendary for their dedication. Get your tickets now, or enter to win a free pair here!
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Fri October 31, 8 pm, $38.41-$51.44, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see The Witching Hour at Tomorrow Theater!
October is all about witches at the Tomorrow Theater. We kick off with Kiki's Delivery Service and a double screening of Suspiria, then continue with The Craft BYO-Crafternoon, Hocus Pocus, and much more! Â Get your tickets now, or enter to win a free pair here!
Tomorrow Theater, 3530 SE Division St, through October 4 - 18, times vary, $15, all ages
GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday, and check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!







