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 see 21 Savage on May 5 at the RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater!
GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum global superstar 21 Savage, one of the most sought-after rappers of this generation, landed his second solo #1 album on the Billboard 200 with the release of his third solo LP, american dream. Get your tickets now to the American Dream Tour’s stop at RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater this Sunday, or enter to win here! NOTE: Ticket winners will be notified on Friday afternoon, so enter quick!
RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater, 17200 NE Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, WA, Sun May 5, 7 pm, $78-$303, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Fruit Bats on May 15 at Aladdin Theater!
Let's hear it: Fruit Bats play Aladdin Theater on May 15 & 16! With over 20 years of experience performing together, the Fruit Bats are undeniable touring veterans. Catch the Chicago-based indie-rock outfit LIVE when they return to Portland for two nights! Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Wed May 15, 8 pm, $30, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Stiff Little Fingers on May 17 at Revolution Hall!
Stiff Little Fingers play Revolution Hall on May 17! Formed in the late ‘70s in Belfast, Ireland, Stiff Little Fingers rose to prominence in the UK and beyond with their infectious punk hooks and powerful live shows. Catch the band LIVE in Portland as they visit with new material and old favorites on the ‘Hate Has No Home Here’ Tour! Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Fri May 17, 8 pm, $35, 21+
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Blitzen Trapper on May 17 at Aladdin Theater!
Blitzen Trapper plays Aladdin Theater on May 17th! Founded two decades ago in Portland and now beloved worldwide, Blitzen Trapper plays a hometown show with the transcendent, radiant rhythms of their latest album, 100’s of 1000’s, Millions of Billions! Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Fri May 17, 8 pm, $25, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Chris Pureka on May 16 at Polaris Hall!
Chris Pureka plays Polaris Hall on May 16! A fully independent artist for nearly 20 years, Portland-based songwriter Chris Pureka has shared stages with The Lumineers, Gregory Alan Isakov, The Cowboy Junkies, and many more. Straddling the genres of folk, americana, and indie rock, their work is both vulnerable and bold. Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!
Polaris Hall, 635 N Killingsworth, Thurs May 16, 7:30 pm, $30, 21+
GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday (except for 21 Savage winners who will notified Friday May 3). Check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!
