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 Decadent 80s at The Crystal Ballroom!
Get ready for a fun night of dancing to all your favorite hits and requests from the 1980s! D80s is Portland’s longest-running ’80s night, celebrating 21 consecutive years of weekly events. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! (Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, June 12, 8 PM, $11, 21+)
- Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to Pearl & the Oysters at Polaris Hall!
French-American duo Pearl & the Oysters return to Portland with space age jazz-pop from their very eclectic, very romantic collection! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! (Polaris Hall, 635 N Killingsworth Ct, July 8, 8 PM, $26.20, 21+)
- Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to Kill Bill The Rapper at Polaris Hall!
Underground rap’s own kaiju, Philadelphia based Kill Bill: The Rapper’s deep rasp and hard-hitting, emotional lyrics offer many cathartic moments that are easy to relate to. The lofi hip-hop staple is back to destroy the city — don’t miss his appearance at Polaris Hall this summer! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! (Polaris Hall, 635 N Killingsworth Ct, July 9, 8 PM, $29.28+, All Ages)
- Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to Lucero at Revolution Hall!
Over a 25+ year career, Memphis alt-country outfit Lucero has evolved and embraced everything from southern rock to Stax-inspired soul. Catch the veteran songwriters LIVE when they return to Portland to celebrate their acclaimed album, That Much Further West! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! (Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, July 10, 8 PM, $45.96+, 21+)
- Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to Chris Thile at Reed College, Kaul Auditorium!
Four-time Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer, and MacArthur Genius Grant Fellow, Chris Thile, returns to CMNW for the first time since his sold-out 2017 performance! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! (Kaul Auditorium, 3203 SE Woodstock, July 10, 8 PM, $40+, All Ages)
- Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to Sam Grisman Project at Revolution Hall!
Genre-bending bass player Sam Grisman brings his improvisatory acoustic ensemble to Portland! A longtime Dawg Trio member with his father David Grisman, Bay Area bass player Sam Grisman upholds the legacy of Dawg music with his new musical project. Don’t miss their return to Portland! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! (Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, July 11, 8 PM, $45.96, All Ages)
GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday, and check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury.