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 Dengue Fever on July 17 at Mississippi Studios!
As they celebrate the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut, LA-based Cambodian rock outfit Dengue Fever emerge with their most cohesive and immersive album to date. Enjoy enthralling, genre-defying tunes from their latest record, Ting Mong, and beyond! Get your tickets now, or enter to win free tix here!
Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, Wed July 17, 8 pm, $32, 21+
• Enter to WIN TWO FREE WEEKEND PASSES to attend the Out West Music Fest on July 19-20 at Dundee Lodge (Gaston, OR)!
Out West Music Festival is a fun weekend of local and national bands, camping, great food and beverage vendors, workshops, and late night fun. We are excited to bring you everything needed to create a community amongst the kind, free spirited people we all know and love! Winners will receive two free weekend passes, which includes camping. Get your passes now, or enter to win here!
Dundee Lodge, 50845 SW Dundee Rd, Gaston, OR, July 19-20, $69-$79, kids 12 and under free
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see French Cassettes on July 25 at Mississippi Studios!
San Francisco power-pop outfit French Cassettes shares harmony-driven and hook-filled tunes from their steadily growing collection. Get your tickets now, or enter to win free tix here!
Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, Thurs July 25, 8 pm, $15, 21+
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Leo Kottke on July 17 at Aladdin Theater!
Georgia-born acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke returns to the Aladdin, sharing beautiful country-blues music from across his Grammy-nominated discography. Get your tickets now, or enter to win free tix here!
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Wed July 17, 8 pm, $45, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see James Vincent McMorrow on July 18 at Aladdin Theater!
Beloved for his dreamy and soulful indie folk stylings, Irish songwriter James Vincent McMorrow tours in support of his forthcoming record, Wide Open, Horses! Get your tickets now, or enter to win free tix here!
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Thurs July 18, 8 pm, $35, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see The Sweet Lillies on July 25 at Polaris Hall!
Enjoy narrative storytelling, heartfelt melodies, and ethereal vocal harmonies as The Sweet Lillies and friends visit Polaris for their Equality Album Release Tour! Get your tickets now, or enter to win free tix here!
Polaris Hall, 635 N Killingsworth Ct, Thurs July 25, 8 pm, $15, 21+
GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday. Check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!