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 Portland Cello Project on October 25 at Aladdin Theater!

Known for their expansive repertoire and lively shows that bounce from Bach to Radiohead to Prince without missing a beat, genre-bending string collective Portland Cello Project appears at the Aladdin with special guests Skip vonKuske and Diane Chaplin! Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Fri Oct 25, 8 pm, $35, all ages



• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Katie Pruitt on October 25 at Mississippi Studios!

With her sophomore album Mantras, Nashville-based musician Katie Pruitt now looks inward to explore such matters as gender identity, self-compassion or the lack thereof, and the struggle for peace in times of chaos and uncertainty—ultimately arriving at a body of work that speaks to the strength in undoing harmful self-beliefs and fully living your truth. Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!

Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, Fri Oct 25, 9 pm, $22, 21+



• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Bilal on October 24 at Mississippi Studios!

Blending jazz, afro-futurism, classic soul, and more, singer-songwriter Bilal is beloved for his wide vocal range and magnetic live performances. Spend an evening with the boundary-pushing artist this fall! Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!

Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, Thurs Oct 24, 6:30 pm, $30, 21+



• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Earth on October 24 at Aladdin Theater!

Thirty-year veterans of monolithic minimalism, Seattle outfit Earth returns to the Aladdin, sharing seismic drone metal from the entirety of their debut album, Earth 2. Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Thurs Oct 24, 8 pm, $30, all ages



• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Gaelic Storm on October 21 at Aladdin Theater!

Multi-national, Celtic juggernaut Gaelic Storm have remained a force to be reckoned with for over two decades. Enjoy beautiful folk songs, spritely instrumentals, and party anthems when the genre-bending Irish rock band returns to Aladdin Theater! Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Mon Oct 21, 8 pm, $25, all ages



• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Valley on October 21 at Revolution Hall!

One of today’s most exciting alternative-pop bands, Toronto trio Valley bring their high-energy live show to Portland as they celebrate the release of their latest LP, Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden. Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!

Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Thurs Oct 21, 8 pm, $30, all ages


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