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 Video Dance Attack: Halloween Party on October 31 at Revolution Hall!
Video Dance Attack’s MONSTER two-floor party returns! This Halloween celebration features all your favorite '80s & '90s music videos in the main hall, while Show Bar spotlights the videos that made MTV's 120 Minutes era great with special guests DJ Gregarious & VJ Disorder! Plus, a super-sized Halloween production will be in full effect: tons of lights, video, music, dancing and decor in two rooms (and don’t miss VDA’s famous photo booth)! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Fri October 31, 8 pm, $39.65, 21+
• Enter to WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS to the Portland Erotic Ball on November 1 at Crystal Ballroom!Â
The Portland Erotic Ball’s 25th Anniversary is eye-popping spectacle that includes three floors of non-stop entertainment, live bands, a $10,000 cash + prize costume contest, DJ OG One, world-class burlesque dancers, aerialists, circus acts, contortionists, stilt walkers, a full floor of fetish demonstrations, and live kink performances on an all-new stage. The event is presided over by Emmy-nominee and hostess, Sasha Scarlett. This event sells out year after year. All lifestyles are welcome. Costumes are mandatory. Remember YOU are the PARTY, so DRESS to THRILL! We will see out for the 25th Anniversary of the legendary Portland Erotic Ball! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair here!
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Sat November 1, 8 pm, $64-$125, 21+
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to Pixel Grip on November 4 at Revolution Hall!
Pixel Grip’s sound is both seductive and confrontational—a dark, club-driven sound that blends elements of synth-pop, house and industrial into their own edgy, danceable style. Listen LIVE as the Chicago trio shares new tunes from their third album, Percepticide the Death of Reality! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Tues November 4, 8 pm, $32.21, All Ages
 • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Goblin on November 5 at Aladdin Theater!
Visiting on their 50th Anniversary Tour, Italian progressive rock band Goblin performs their iconic score for Dario Argento’s Profondo Rosso! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Wed November 5, 8pm, $62.21, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to Ancestors November 13-15 at Tomorrow Theater!
Opening the PLUS PLUS Fest, this interactive, AI-driven experience taking you six generations into the future, connecting you with fellow players to explore how collaboration can shape a better world. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair here!
Tomorrow Theater, 3530 SE Division St, through November 13-15, times vary, $25, all ages
GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday, and check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!
