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! (Note: This contest is active from November 5 through November 9). You can find our contest rules here.
- Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to Kumoricon at Oregon Convention Center!
Come for the fandom. Stay for the fun. Dive into anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture, discover your next favorite thing, and find your people. Your fandom. Your community. Your Kumoricon. Get your tickets now or enter for a chance to win a free pair! (Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE MLK Jr, November 13-15, $37.52+, 8 AM, All Ages)
- Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to Stephen Day at Polaris Hall!
A modern crooner from Georgia and based in Nashville, singer-songwriter Stephen Day shares new tunes in Portland on the ‘Self Titled’ Tour! Get your tickets now or enter for a chance to win a free pair! (Polaris Hall, 635 N Killingsworth Ct, November 15, $26.20+, 8 PM, All Ages)
- Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to Joanne Shaw Taylor at Aladdin Theater!
Renowned for her blistering guitar work and soulful vocals, Joanne Shaw Taylor will perform fan favorites from her acclaimed Billboard-charting album Black & Gold alongside new music from her forthcoming release, The Trouble With Love. Experience an unforgettable night of blues-infused rock as Joanne Shaw Taylor and Robert Jon & The Wreck bring their powerhouse performances to the stage! Get your tickets now or enter for a chance to win a free pair! (Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, November 15, $58.61+, 8 PM, All Ages)
- Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to Whitmer Thomas at Polaris Hall!
Returning to Portland on the ‘Terminal Crew of Dudes’ Tour, comedian, musician, actor, and filmmaker Whitmer Thomas brings a compelling mix of music and comedy to the Polaris stage! Get your tickets now or enter for a chance to win a free pair! (Polaris Hall, 635 N Killingsworth Ct, November 18, $26.30, 8 PM, 21+)
- Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to Phoebe Robinson at Revolution Hall!
Stand-up star, best-selling author, and “2 Dope Queens” actress Phoebe Robinson returns to Portland with hilarious new comedy on the ‘Feral & Fired Up’ Tour! Get your tickets now or enter for a chance to win a free pair! (Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, November 21, $46.06+, 8 PM, All Ages)
- Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to Decadent 80s at 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 for a chance to win a free pair! (Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, November 27, $11.57, 8 PM, 21+)
GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday (11/9), and check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury.