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!


2x Grammy Winner and legendary roots artist Rodney Crowell shares rollicking swamp-pop tunes from his 20th studio album, Airline Highway! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Fri February 27, 7:30 pm, $58.87+, All Ages


Portland psych rockers Spoon Benders share exhilarating elements of experimental, noise and metal from their electrifying discography. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!

Polaris Hall, 635 N Killingsworth Ct, Fri February 27, 9 pm, $21.17, 21+


Known for their powerful harmonies, emotionally honest songwriting, and genre-blurring blend of indie pop, folk, and rock, Oregon-bred sister duo JOSEPH brings new music to Rev Hall on the ‘Closer to Happy’ Tour! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!

Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Thurs March 5, 8 pm, $56.33+, All Ages


Part queer romance, part political thriller, and all opera, Fellow Travelers is set amidst the Lavender Scare of midcentury McCarthyism, when persecution of LGBTQ+ people in the Federal government was rampant. This heart-wrenching lyric journey of love through adversity looks at the value of living authentically, even when society demands secrecy and silence. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!

Portland Opera, Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, March 7 - March 15, 2 pm and 7:30 pm


A wild, no-holds-barred showdown to crown the ultimate music movie! Each category pits legendary performances, iconic documentaries, and music-filled classics against each other. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!

PAM CUT's Tomorrow Theater, 3530 SE Division, March 6 - April 5, $15, All Ages


GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday, and check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury.