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 ALOK on May 19 (late show) at Revolution Hall!
ALOK visits Revolution Hall on May 19th! Transfeminine performance artist ALOK delivers a distinctive blend of poetry, comedy and lecture to Rev Hall. Note: The early show is SOLD OUT so get your tickets for the late show now or enter to win a free pair!
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Sun May 19, 9:30 pm, $35-$65, 18+
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Cedric Burnside on May 21 at Mississippi Studios!
Cedric Burnside plays Mississippi Studios on May 21st! GRAMMY-winning blues songwriter Cedric Burnside returns to Portland, sharing upfront storytelling and move-your-feet grooves from his new record, ‘Hill Country Love.’ Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, Tues May 21, 8 pm, $20, 21+
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Battle Beast on May 22 at Revolution Hall!
Famous for their energetic shows, incredibly catchy choruses and odd sense of humor, Helsinki-based sextet Battle Beast has earned fans throughout Europe and around the globe. They’re looking and sounding stronger than ever — enjoy their explosive live show when Battle Beast brings the Circus of Doom to Rev Hall! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Wed May 22, 8 pm, $30, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Roc Marciano on May 23 at Polaris Hall!
Roc Marciano plays Polaris Hall on May 23rd! Rising from New York City’s cultured Long Island, noted emcee and producer Roc Marciano has earned acclaim with sharp lyricism and versatile flow. Witness NY hip-hop mastery on the Polaris stage. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!
Polaris Hall, 635 N Killingsworth, Thurs May 23, 8 pm, $25, 21+
GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday. Check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!