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 TIX to see Steel Pole Bath Tub on June 7 at Aladdin Theater!

Founded in Bozeman, Montana, Steel Pole Bath Tub moved to Seattle before eventually becoming legends of the San Francisco noise rock scene where they ruled for over a decade. 2008 saw the band reunite in Portland for MusicFestNW—now, the touring staple emerges once again for a raucous live show at the Aladdin! Get those tickets now, or enter to win here!

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Fri June 7, 8 pm, $25, all ages


• Enter to WIN FREE TIX to see Pokey LaFarge on June 10 at Aladdin Theater!

Returning to Portland, veteran roots songwriter Pokey LaFarge shares killer grooves and grabby melodies from his kaleidoscopic new album, Rhumba Country! Get those tickets now, or enter to win here!

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Mon June 10, 7 pm, $30-$80, all ages



• Enter to WIN FREE TIX to see Rob Leines on June 6 at Revolution Hall's Show Bar!

Rob Leines plays Show Bar on June 6! Country-rock frontman and blue-collar road warrior Rob Leines regularly spends more than 200 nights a year onstage, bashing out a mix of Telecaster twang, guitar-driven grit, and southern storytelling. He brings the same energy to the Show Bar stage in his return to Portland—don't miss it! Get those tickets now, or enter to win here!

Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Thurs June 6, 8 pm, $15, 21+


• Enter to WIN FREE TIX to see Jim Norton on June 8 at Aladdin Theater!

Comedian, radio host, actor, and best-selling author Jim Norton visits from NYC, sharing hilarious new stand-up on the "Now You Know" Tour! Get those tickets now, or enter to win here!

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Sat June 8, 8 pm, $25-$95, 18+


GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday. Check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!