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 eventsā€”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!


ā€¢ Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Cornelius on September 27 at Crystal Ballroom!Ā 

Cornelius is the brainchild of Japanese multi-instrumentalist Keigo Oyamada. Called a "modern day Brian Wilson" for his orchestral-style arrangements and production techniques, Cornelius subsequently became one of the most sought after producer/remixers in the world. Get those tickets now, or enter to win here!

Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Fri Sept 27, 8 pm, $40-$55, all ages



ā€¢ Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Connie Chung on September 25 at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall!

Literary Arts presents iconic and trailblazing broadcast journalist Connie Chung in conversation about her forthcoming memoir ā€œConnieā€ in which Chung delves into her storied career as the first Asian woman to break into an overwhelmingly white, male-dominated television news industry. Select ticket levels include a copy of the book. Get those tickets now, or enter to win here!Ā 

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Wed Sept 25, 7:30 pm, $25-$90, all ages


ā€¢ Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to attend the Brat Rave on September 21 at Crystal Ballroom!

Candipop Presents: Brat Rave, a night dedicated to Charli & other party girl anthems. Get those tickets now, or enter to win here!

Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Sat Sept 21, 8 pm, $15-$35, 21+



ā€¢ Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see That Mexican OT on September 23 at Crystal Ballroom!

That Mexican OT has a natural ability to bring his features into his world, sounding like a late night, dirt road rager in Texas. He has all the support and momentum to ascend to Southern rap royalty, and position himself as a new leader for Texas rap, and beyond. Get those tickets now, or enter to win here!

Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Mon Sept 23, 8 pm, $39.50-$55, all ages



ā€¢ Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see The Marley Brothers on September 6 at RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater!

We want to send you to see The Marley Brothers ā€“ Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian ā€“ on The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour, their first outing together in two decades! Theyā€™ll honor their fatherā€™s worldwide impact by performing both individual hits and classic Bob Marley songs: thereā€™s no greater homage than experiencing his music live through his sons, who carry on his enduring influence across popular culture. Get those tickets now, or enter to win here!

RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater, 17200 NE Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, WA, Fri Sept 6, 7:30 pm, $36-$182, all ages



ā€¢ Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Stephanie Miller and friends on September 7 at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall!

Get ready to join comedians Stephanie Miller, John Fugelsang, Hal Sparks, and Frangela for an electrifying evening of political satire and laughter on Stephanie Millerā€™s Sexy Liberal Save The World Comedy Tour. Get those tickets now, or enter to win here!

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Sat Sept 7, 8 pm, $39.50-$75, all ages



ā€¢ Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Sarah Kinsley on September 17 at Polaris Hall!

New York alt-pop artist Sarah Kinsley shares high-drama melodies and huge, sweeping choruses from her epic poem of a debut album, ā€˜Escaper.ā€™ Get those tickets now, or enter to win here!

Polaris Hall, 635 N Killingsworth Ct, Tues Sept 17, 8 pm, $25, all ages



ā€¢ Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Brothertiger on September 15 at Mississippi Studios!Ā 

Prominent solo producer Brothertiger returns to Portland, sharing a hi-fi blend of electronic-indie, new wave and synth-pop from his latest release, ā€˜Fundamentals, Vol. Vā€™ and beyond! Get those tickets now, or enter to win here!

Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, Sun Sept 15, 8 pm, $15, 21+



ā€¢ Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see ABRA Cadabra (the ABBA Tribute) on September 30 at Newmark Theatre!

ABRA Cadabra brings the music and magic of ABBA to Portland for the first time September 30th! Featuring a live band, powerful vocals, dancers, & costumes, this stage extravaganza will have you smiling, dancing, laughing, and singing along to your favorite ABBA hits! Get those tickets at ILoveABBA.com, or enter to win here!

Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Mon Sept 30, 7:30 pm, $64-$74, all ages


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