News
But As the City Ponders New Safety Standards, a Group of Property Owners is Fighting Back—and Winning
by Dirk VanderHart
Despite Increased Enforcement—and Misinformation—the Agency No Longer Has Public Information Staff in the Pacific Northwest
by Thacher Schmid
Relaxed Camping Laws, Racist Backpedalling, and the Thorns Are Champions!
by Mercury Staff
Resistance & Solidarity
Resistance Events for the Week of October 18-24
by Emilly Prado
Music
Nasalrod, Building Machines
by Aris Hunter Wales
Record Review: Dame D.O.L.L.A., Confirmed
by Jenni Moore
The Portland Band’s Sophomore LP Features Less Screaming and More Fuzz
by Ben Salmon
Noteworthy Shows This Week
Movies & TV
The Evil Dead, an All-Night Horror Marathon, and More!
by Mercury Staff
Give Brooklynn Prince All the Awards.
by Chase Burns
The Chinese Artist’s Film About the Global Refugee Crisis Packs a Wallop
by Andrew Wright
Sad Trombone.
by Bobby Roberts
Comedy
The Comedian’s New Tour is a Salve for Disaffected News Junkies
by Robert Ham
Books
On Afterglow (A Dog Memoir) and the Complacency of Literary Success
by Megan Burbank
Theater & Performance
In an Uncertain World, Rejoice! Diaspora Dance Theater Keeps Moving Forward
by April MacKay
Last Supper
With a solid stable of casual and homey dishes, this Peruvian restaurant is worth several visits.
by Andrea Damewood
Lush Life
Pairings Portland Seeks To Demystify Wine Knowledge for People Who Aren’t Studying for a Sommelier Test
by Megan Burbank
Sports
10 Great Reasons to Jump on the Blazers Bandwagon This Season
by Arthur Bradford
Portland Fans Know How to Show Up and Show Off
by Arthur Bradford
I, Anonymous
Penile Safety Announcement
by Anonymous
Ask a Pot Lawyer
Under Oregon Law, Not Much
by Will Patterson
Cannabuzz
Part One: Checking Out San Francisco’s Dispensary Scene
by Josh Jardine
Letters
“Maybe We Should Murder You for the Good of Society.”