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 ZooNights at Oregon Zoo!
Each evening is filled with live music, food carts, keeper chats, and activities for all ages — plus, animal encounters offer the chance to get to know wildlife up close. Experience the zoo after hours, with plenty of tasty treats like the zoo’s ever-popular elephant ears, as well as local beer and wine for adults. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! (The Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Through August 21, 5 PM, $21+, All Ages)
- Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to Sincere Engineer at Polaris Hall!
Chicago quartet Sincere Engineer returns to Portland with formidable, punk-fueled anthems from their fourth full-length album, Probable Claws! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! (Polaris Hall, 635 N Killingsworth Ct, July 14, 7:30 PM, $23.38, All Ages)
- Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to Fiddlehead at Revolution Hall!
Earning fervent fans through their urgent, emotionally-explorative rock music, Fiddlehead has quickly grown to become one of the most vital groups in their genre. Listen LIVE as Boston’s own return to Portland once more! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! (Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, July 15, 7 PM, $37.49, All Ages)
- Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to Shinyribs at Aladdin Theater!
Austin-based nine-piece Shinyribs defies genres as a sonic melting pot of Texas Blues, New Orleans R&B funk, horn-driven Memphis Soul, and a whole lot more. Catch the Southern supergroup LIVE when they return to Portland once more! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! (Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, July 17, 8 PM, $34.38, All Ages)
- Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Revolution Hall!
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the award-winning rock movie musical, ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch!’ The event includes a stunning 4K screening of the film with director’s commentary, followed by a live Q&A and a special mini acoustic performance by writer, director, and star John Cameron Mitchell. Arrive early for the pre-show costume contest for a chance to win prizes! The late show is already SOLD OUT. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! (Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, July 19, 1:30 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.