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 6 through August 10). You can find our contest rules here.

Shining stars of the twenty-first century garage-rock revival scene, Long Beach trio Tijuana Panthers visits Portland with chill surf-rock-inspired tunes on the ‘West Coast Cruisers’ Tour! Get your tickets now or enter for a chance to win a free pair! (Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, August 12, $26.20, 9 PM, 21+)

Austin-based guitarist / singer-songwriter Ian Moore shares colorful, spirited songs from his award-winning discography! Get your tickets now or enter for the chance to win a free pair! (Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, August 13, $34.41 8 PM, 21+)

A long-awaited revival years in the making, influential alternative rock pioneers Sugar return to the stage with their sharp hooks and roaring guitars fully intact. A defining force of ’90s indie rock, their catalog remains as powerful and urgent as ever. Plus, post-hardcore pioneer J. Robbins (Jawbox) opens the night, setting the tone for an evening of iconic riffs and cathartic energy at PDX-LIVE. Get your tickets now or enter for the chance to win a free pair! (The Square, 701 SW 6th, August 14, $67.03, 7 PM, All ages)

Join us for a monthly Happy Hour dance party with DJ Gregarious, where your night and your weekend start EARLY! Get your tickets now or enter for the chance to win a free pair! (Lola’s Room, 1332 W Burnside, August 14, $10.99, 4 PM, 21+)

Hook-heavy, high-energy, and endlessly catchy, Beach Bunny and The Beths join forces for a co-headline packed with power-pop brilliance. Expect punchy guitars, soaring choruses, and crowd-favorite anthems from two of indie rock’s most beloved modern bands. It’s a feel-good, singalong-ready summer night at PDX-LIVE! Get your tickets now or enter for the chance to win a free pair! (The Square, 701 SW 6th, August 15, $64.46, 6:30 PM, All ages)

 Join us for an evening celebrating craftsmanship, confidence, kink, and connection. This adults-only night market showcases independent artists and makers offering handcrafted intimate goods, sensual self-care products, provocative art, leatherwork, lingerie, candles, gifts, and other thoughtfully created items designed to inspire pleasure, intimacy, and self-expression. VIP for adults 21+ any time between 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm – Spoil Yourself! Comes with a raffle ticket, and one sexy sparkling toast. Things are about to get a little spicy! Get your tickets now or enter for the chance to win a free VIP pair! (Rae Loft, 2222 N Oregon, August 21, $15, 7 PM, 21+)

What pairs well with Oregon wine on a summer evening? The Oregon Zoo, of course! Drink grapes with the apes or sip wine with a porcupine at the wildest new wine event in town. Wine for Wildlife features 30 wineries with offerings sure to entice every palate. Get your tickets now or enter for the chance to win a free pair! (Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon, August 28-29, $35+, 6 PM, 21+)

GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday (8/10), and check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury.