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 August 13 through August 17). You can find our contest rules here.

Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s landmark acoustic live album, Reckoning, Welch and Rawlings will perform full sets drawn from the album alongside other classic Grateful Dead songs. Both the 8/15 and 8/16 shows are SOLD OUT — don’t miss these new additions! Get your tickets now or enter for a chance to win a free pair! (Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, August 17, $85.74+, 8 PM, All Ages)

Helado Negro and Reyna Tropical share their debut collaborative album, Helado Tropical, a sun-drenched exploration of language, identity, and music. Enjoy ambient and rhythmic new tunes from this dynamic pair when Helado Tropical visits Portland! Get your tickets now or enter for a chance to win a free pair! (Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, August 19, $40.31, 8 PM, All Ages)

Celebrate summer with the final evening of ZooNights! Each evening is filled with live music, food carts, keeper chats and activities for all ages. Get your tickets now or enter for a chance to win a free pair! (Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd, August 21, $21+, 5 PM, All Ages)

“A Hot August Night” with Super Diamond, the Neil Diamond Tribute. Super Diamond delivers a glittering, powerful show that performs Neil Diamond‘s hits with a rock edge and unrestrained enthusiasm. It is pure entertainment—classic music combined with fun, energy, and passion. Get your tickets now or enter for a chance to win a free pair! (Grand Lodge, 4505 Pacific Ave, August 22, $35+, 7 PM, All Ages)

Rabble Rouser returns to the Crystal Ballroom for a night of movement-building, skill-sharing, and radical joy. Join activists, artists, and everyday people ready to fight for our communities, democracy, and planet. Get your tickets now or enter for a chance to win a free pair! (Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, August 23, $30, 12:30 PM, All Ages)

PAM CUT @ The Whitsell presents: Summer Fantasy Rewind, a series of films set in wild worlds, dreamlands, and our imagination. Featuring far-flung lands, furry creatures, and mysteries yet to unfold. Get your tickets now or enter for a chance to win a free pair! (The Whitsell, 1219 SW Park, Through August 30, $15, Check Showtimes, All Ages)

GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday (8/17), and check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury.