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 TWO FREE TICKETS to Huntertones on April 12 at Patricia Reser Center for the Arts!
Friends of Chamber Music presents Huntertones, a horn-driven powerhouse that brings their high-energy, genre-bending sound to the stage. This dynamic jazz ensemble blends funk, soul, and improvisation into an electrifying live experience. Featuring trumpet standout John Lampley of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Huntertones has wowed audiences in over 25 countries. Their performances are spontaneous, interactive, and full of surprises. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent, Sun April 12, 3 pm, $32+, All Ages
- Enter to WIN TWO FREE TICKETS to Guitar on April 15 at Mississippi Studios!
Fusing elements of 90’s slacker rock, post-punk and beatmaking, Guitar shares fearlessly experimental new tunes from their second and most powerful LP to date, ‘We’re Headed to the Lake!’ Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, Wed April 15, 8 pm, $7.72, 21+
- Enter to WIN TWO FREE TICKETS to The Builders and The Butchers on April 16 at Aladdin Theater!
Celebrating their brand-new album release, Portland-based folk-rock band The Builders and The Butchers share a special hybrid of folk, country and twangy rock at the Aladdin! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Thurs April 16, 8 pm, $30.28, All Ages
- Enter to WIN TWO FREE TICKETS to Stephen Lynch on April 17 at Aladdin Theater!
A self-proclaimed “musician trapped in the body of a comedian,” multi-talent Stephen Lynch returns to Portland on the ‘Me’ Tour, bringing his unique blend of music-based comedy to the Aladdin stage! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Fri April 17, 8 pm, $47.98, All Ages
- Enter to WIN TWO FREE TICKETS to 80s Video Dance Attack on April 18 at Revolution Hall!
Join us in celebrating 21 years of VJ Kittyrox mixing the greatest videos of the MTV era and producing one of Portland’s best dance nights! 80s Video Dance Attack returns to Rev Hall, costumes are encouraged for this celebration of a Portland institution! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Sat April 18, 8 pm, $28.76, 21+
- Enter to WIN TWO FREE TICKETS to NW’s Largest Garage Sale on April 18 at Clark County Fairgrounds!
Get ready for the ultimate shopping experience at the NW Largest Mega and Vintage Sale! With over 600 unique vendors featuring everything from vintage treasures to unbeatable deals, this is a day you won’t want to miss! Enter to win two Early Bird entries, a $50 value. You’ll beat the crowds and get in one hour prior to the general public. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 NE Delfel, Sat April 18, $8-25, All Ages
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GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday and check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury.