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Mercury Music Picks: Holocene Turns 22 and the Mercury on the City Cast Portland Podcast!

Plus Bloc Party and Portraits of Past play Portland for the first time in forever!
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I usually try to save the Mercury Music Picks intro for joy… This week’s a little different. I am so tired—exhausted even—of people using the r-word thinking it’s somehow subversive and edgy when it’s actually completely fucked up and ableist. You know what’s actually subversive under an administration that’s currently demolishing resources for disabled communities? […]

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The Top 36 Events in Portland This Week: June 2–8, 2025

Grand Floral Parade, Bloody Mary Festival, and More
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Welcome to June! The month is off to a great start with top-notch events from Portland Center Stage’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest to The Bloody Mary Festival and from the Rose Festival’s Grand Floral Parade to the first weekend of the Oregon Renaissance Faire. Want to see what else this month has […]

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The Best Things To Do in Portland This June

Oregon Midsummer Festival, Portland Book Week, and More
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By any measure, June is one of the most splendid months of the year in Portland; boasting fine weather, the city’s flagship Portland Rose Festival, and the peak bloom of our beloved roses. And, there’s not only Father’s Day, Juneteenth, and Pride events to look forward to—we’ve compiled the biggest events you need to know about in every genre, […]

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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: City Budget Battles, So Much Delicious Food, and Portland Has That “Sinking” Feeling

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GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It’s the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being “the last to know,” then be one of the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters! All the latest stories shipped directly to […]

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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: May 30–June 1, 2025

Bike Summer Kickoff Ride, Veganizer Asian Market, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15
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TGIF, right?! Don’t delay in starting your weekend because we have plenty of cheap and cheerful suggestions on how to spend it: at events from the Veganizer Asian Market to the CareOregon Starlight Parade and from Bike Summer’s Kickoff Ride to the Portland Archaeology Roadshow. For more ideas, check out our top picks of the […]

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Ticket Alert: Ravyn Lenae, Sleater-Kinney, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week

Plus, More Event Updates for May 29
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It’s Thursday, which means it’s time to drop another batch of tickets, whether your wallet is ready or not. Chicago R&B singer Ravyn Lenae is booked and busy—she’ll stop by Portland this fall between playing Lollapalooza and opening on Sabrina Carpenter’s tour. Riot grrrl pioneers Sleater-Kinney visit our neck of the woods this September. Plus, […]

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Drive By Truckers & Deer Tick, Pete Droge, Psychedelic Art, and MORE!

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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 […]

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Summer Festival SZN is Upon Us, Y’all!

What do Mannequin Pussy, Nonbinary Girlfriend, Portugal. The Man, and Outta Pocket all have in common?
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Portland doesn’t play host to anything like Coachella or Primavera or Glastonbury, and thank god for that. Those dark carnivals are so blown out—they’re more for being seen and “influencing” instead of the actual music. What Portland does have is a bunch of music festivals that pull big names while still highlighting local and up-and-coming […]

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Good Morning, News: Oregon “Karen” Faces $1M Lawsuit, Hillsboro Gets a Jollibee, and Elon’s “Space Cybertruck” Explodes for Third Time

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If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism […]

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Mercury Music Picks: Take a Hike with Black Belt Eagle Scout and Introducing L.I.E. (Portland’s Best New Band)

Plus get Dragged Into Sunlight, tear it up with Chlorine, and Portland music news!
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This past weekend I was afforded the opportunity to see two bands that I never thought I would have the chance to experience live: Rilo Kiley and American Football. The audiences at both shows knew every word to every song—it was emotional to say the least. Youthful heart break energy and nostalgia coursed powerfully through […]

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The Top 45 Events in Portland This Week: May 27–June 1, 2025

Leon Bridges, Veganizer Asian Market, and More
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We’re fresh off the three-day weekend and diving right into our top picks for the rest of the week. Keep reading for details on concerts from Leon Bridges: The Leon Tour to The Music of Angelo Badalamenti & Twin Peaks, and festivals from the Veganizer Asian Market to the Holi Spring Harvest Fest. TUESDAY READINGS […]

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THE TRASH REPORT: Women in STEM (Super Toxic Evil Machinations), Plus Celebrity Smells and Portland’s Daddy History

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Hiyeeeeee! Welcome back to the Trash Report. I’m Elinor Jones. How are you? Some people may say that they are “too blessed to be stressed” and I am living evidence that it’s possible to be both blessed AND stressed. We can have it all!  Would you like to discuss news and gossip with me? I […]

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