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All of the Drinks in Portland Mercury’s 2019 Highball

7 Days of $5 Cocktails at Participating Locations (March 18-24)

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POW Film Fest | Mar 27-31

Portland's premiere film festival showcasing films by women and non-binary directors.

The 28 Best Things to Do in Portland This Weekend: March 22-24

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Judge Acquits Charles McGee and Aubré Dickson of Sexual Abuse Charges

by Alex Zielinski

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Bridge to Brews / Waterfront Park on April 14th

A fun and unique beer / cider / spirits tasting festival with a 10k and 8k run over the Fremont Bridge!

An Oregon Bill Could Lift the State Ban on Rent Control. Why Aren't Pro-Renter Lawmakers Rooting For It?

by Alex Zielinski

After Months of Uncertainty, KMHD Will Remain at OPB

by Ciara Dolan

What to Watch This Weekend: Jordan Peele's Us, Basically (And Some Other Stuff)

by Erik Henriksen

Us Review: Jordan Peele Has Created the Ultimate Anxiety Nightmare

by Ciara Dolan

Report Shows Concerning Divide Between Portland Cops and the Public

by Alex Zielinski

Portland Pizza Week 2019: All the Places You Can Get $2 Slices April 15-20

by Mercury Promotions

Northeast Portland Burger Joint Stanich's Has Reopened, with Limited Hours

by Ned Lannamann

As One: A Woman’s Gender Transition, Two Operatic Voice

by Robert Ham

Little Big Burger is Unionizing. Will Management Avoid Burgerville's Missteps?

by Alex Zielinski

Oregon Lawmakers Block a Sweeping Student-Led Gun Control Bill

by Blair Stenvick

Unearthing Portland’s Spring Arts SECRETS

by Suzette Smith

Will a Fix to Oregon’s Involuntary Commitment Process Help—or Hurt—Those with Mental Illness?

by Alex Zielinski

Delores: Elevated Polish Cuisine Trips and Falls

by Andrea Damewood

Climate Change: Tropical Tastes at Three New Bars

by Thomas Ross

The 14 Best Ways to Make a Difference in Portland this Week: March 14-27

Grout Elementary’s Plant Sale, Fatshion Spring Clothing Swap, and a Parkinson’s Awareness Month Kickoff Party

by Emilly Prado

ANNOUNCING THE INAUGURAL SPLIFF FILM FESTIVAL LINEUP!

by Chase Burns

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The 28 Best Things to Do in Portland This Weekend: March 22-24

by Mercury Things to Do Staff

The 17 Best Concerts to See in Portland: March 14-27

by Mercury Things to Do Staff

Cheap, Free, & Fun: The 20 Best Bang For Your Buck Shows in Portland This Week, March 22-28

by Mercury Things to Do Staff

The 39 Best Movies and Shows to Watch in Portland This Week: March 15-28

by Mercury Things to Do Staff

The 14 Best Ways to Make a Difference in Portland this Week: March 14-27

Grout Elementary’s Plant Sale, Fatshion Spring Clothing Swap, and a Parkinson’s Awareness Month Kickoff Party

by Emilly Prado

The 23 Funniest Things to Do in Portland: March 2019

by Mercury Things to Do Staff

The 17 Most Delicious Things to Do in Portland: March 2019

by Mercury Things to Do Staff

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Will a Fix to Oregon’s Involuntary Commitment Process Help—or Hurt—Those with Mental Illness?

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Russell Courtier Found Guilty For Racially-Motivated Murder of Larnell Bruce

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Oregon Lawmakers Block a Sweeping Student-Led Gun Control Bill

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Little Big Burger is Unionizing. Will Management Avoid Burgerville's Missteps?

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Music Millennium Celebrates 50 Years of Hawking Records, Hosting Shows, and Charbroiling Garth Brooks CDs

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The Latest in Portland Hip-Hop

A Beat Happening, a Mish-Mash Show, and Several New Local Releases

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The 17 Best Concerts to See in Portland: March 14-27

by Mercury Things to Do Staff

Listen to the Mercury's March Playlist, Featuring Chai, Better Oblivion Community Center, and More!

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Us Review: Jordan Peele Has Created the Ultimate Anxiety Nightmare

by Ciara Dolan

Shrill Review: Lindy West’s Book Is Now a Portlandia-y TV Show

by Suzette Smith

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Captain Marvel Review: Smart, Funny, and Meaningful (and There’s a Kitty-Cat Named Goose!)

by Elinor Jones

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Delores: Elevated Polish Cuisine Trips and Falls

by Andrea Damewood

Climate Change: Tropical Tastes at Three New Bars

by Thomas Ross

Bullard: Fine Hotel Dining for the Barbecue Lover

by Andrea Damewood

Pink Rabbit’s Overwrought National-Themed Bar Delivers

by Thomas Ross

Cannabis »

Know Your Grow: Peak Extracts

by Josh Jardine

Missouri Cancer Patient's Hospital Room Searched for Cannabis

by Josh Jardine

Old Fat Lesbians Bring Joy—and Weed—to Instagram

by Katie Herzog

Illinois Is Weighing the Costs and Benefits of Legal Weed

by Josh Jardine

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Portland’s Pretty: Monuments: The Earth Expedition of Sun Ra at PAM

by Marissa Sullivan

Unmentionable: A Peek-A-Boo Recap of Portland's Favorite Lingerie Fashion Show

by Wm. Steven Humphrey

Bigfoot: A Skate Mag for Women

by Marissa Sullivan

Portland’s Pretty: Sitting Down and Dressing Up with Chanti Darling

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Spring Arts 2019 »

Unearthing Portland’s Spring Arts SECRETS

by Suzette Smith

No Fair/Fair Carries on the Fine Tradition of Upstart Small Press Festivals

by Suzette Smith

Portland’s AWP Conference On the Cheap: A Guide to AWP Offsite Events

by Joshua James Amberson

RACC Equity Shake Up: The City Decides to Spread the Grant Fund Wealth

by Alex Zielinski

Visual Art »

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The Associated American Artists Exhibit: Not Just Farms! Sometimes “Sultry” Farmers!

by Kjerstin Johnson

The Embroidered Violence of Martha Daghlian’s Ceremonial Vestments

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Much Like Sun Ra, the Portland Art Museum’s We. Construct. Marvels. Between. Monuments. Can Never Die

by Robert Ham

Illustrator, Cartoonist, Graphic Designer, Comedy Writer, Fake Wedding Facilitator Jenny Vu

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by Suzette Smith

Comedy »

Hilarious Sketch Comedy Show The Aces: State Fair Is a Blue Ribbon Winner!

by Suzette Smith

The Third NW Black Comedy Festival: Pacific Northwest Black Comedians to the Front!

by Suzette Smith

Queer Comedy in Portland is Thriving and Hilarious

A Guide to Getting into Portland’s Queer Comedy Scene

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Portland’s AWP Conference On the Cheap: A Guide to AWP Offsite Events

by Joshua James Amberson

No Fair/Fair Carries on the Fine Tradition of Upstart Small Press Festivals

by Suzette Smith

Two Plum Press: An Amazing History in Small, Perfect Art Books

by Suzette Smith

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by Suzette Smith

Theater »

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The August Wilson Red Door Project Pushes Boundaries with a Purpose

by Wm. Steven Humphrey

As One: A Woman’s Gender Transition, Two Operatic Voices

by Robert Ham

New Voices, Powerful Growth: How the Fertile Ground Festival Is Good for Portland

by Robert Ham

Patrick Buckmaster and Ann Pyne Are Throwing Portland’s Drag Parties

Kai Kais, Kikis and Getting Paid All Year Long

by Suzette Smith

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Unearthing Portland’s Spring Arts SECRETS

by Suzette Smith

Portland’s AWP Conference On the Cheap: A Guide to AWP Offsite Events

by Joshua James Amberson

No Fair/Fair Carries on the Fine Tradition of Upstart Small Press Festivals

by Suzette Smith

The August Wilson Red Door Project Pushes Boundaries with a Purpose

by Wm. Steven Humphrey

Womxn's Issue 2019 »

Ladies First

by The Mercury’s Womxn Caucus

Long Live the Matriarchy

by Alex Zielinski

Young Womxn of Color Sound Off on Portland, White Feminism, and the Future

by Blair Stenvick

The Portland Raging Grannies Seek Justice Through Street Theater

by Ciara Dolan

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