It seems like so many people are dying lately that aren’t my close personal friends, but nevertheless are individuals who I think are awesome and have made an impactful impression on me. It’s also usually the case that no cause of death is mentioned. Not just initially, but later. I’m not about to go asking […]
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This Week In Portland Food News
Freshly Ground Burgers, Cozy Soup, and A New Coffee Shop
As we enter the remaining days of 2024, warm up with scratch-made broths from Güero‘s new cart Lucky Soup, burgers from the new Podnah’s Pit sibling Lone Star Burger Bar, and steaming coffee from Better Days Cafe. Plus, find out where to get sparkling wine and candy cane macarons this weekend. For more ideas, check […]
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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Dec 6–8, 2024
ScanFair, Holiday Vegan Night Market, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15
Put your work week woes behind you and get into some fun this weekend at events from ScanFair to the PUBLICATION+ FAIR and from the Holiday Vegan Night Market to the Portland Holiday Brew Fest. For more ideas, check out our roundup of this week’s top events or our December events guide. FRIDAY LIVE MUSIC […]
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Good Morning, News: Seasonal Deer Entanglements, Bitcoin “Sugar Rush,” and the TikTok Ban Keeps Truckin’
Enough about cuffing season, tell me about seasonal deer entanglements
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Where to Find Eggnog in Portland for Winter 2024
Pacific Standard, Deadshot, and More
Whether you love it or hate it, it’s likely you have strong feelings regarding eggnog. The rich, sweet holiday drink takes many forms, but usually contains some combination of milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, whipped egg whites, and optional booze. It’s only here for a limited time, so to help you make the most of […]
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Trimet cops are assholes
I was just on the bus with about 6 other passengers when we were stopped and boarded by 8 fare inspectors who gruffly demanded we show proof of fare. This is a bus where we all already showed proof of fare to the driver. I imagine you pay your fare inspectors at least $20 an […]
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Ticket Alert: Alison Krauss & Union Station, Mt. Joy, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week
Plus, Nate Bargatze and More Event Updates for December 5
After a nearly 10-year hiatus from touring, bluegrass icons Alison Krauss & Union Station are bringing their Arcadia tour to Troutdale next year. Philly indie rock five-piece Mt. Joy has announced a stop in Bend next summer. Plus, Nate Bargatze, “the nicest man in stand-up,” will bring self-deprecating humor to Portland on his Big Dumb […]
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Ends TODAY: The Mercury’s HOLIDAY DRINK WEEK—Featuring Festive $8 Specialty Cocktails!
Set sail on a cheery, holiday river of booze, coming at you now and through December 8!
BEHOLD! It’s the Portland Mercury’s HOLIDAY DRINK WEEK! That’s correct: It’s time for an ENTIRE WEEK (Dec 2-Dec 8) of specially crafted, original holiday themed cocktails mixed by the best bartenders in town… and get this, they’re only $8 each! We’ve teamed up with the finest bars and restaurants in Portland—and our cocktail-lovin’ pals at […]
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Good Morning, News: Street Roots Union Drive, Gambling Bank Robber, and a Healthy Dose of Brain Rot
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good morning, Portland! The forecasts are showing another sunny day with a high […]
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Good Morning, News: Oregon Man Gets Prison Sentence For J6 Riots, Rare Whale Gets Dissected, and the Problem With Media
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good morning, Portland! We’re in for another sunny day (woot!!) but don’t […]
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The Top 43 Events in Portland This Week: Dec 2–8, 2024
Billie Eilish, Portland Mercury’s Holiday Drink Week, and More
The first week of the last month of the year is starting out strong, with top-notch events from Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour to Love Actually in Concert and from The Portland Mercury’s Holiday Drink Week to A John Waters Christmas. For a look at the month ahead, check out our December […]
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I got chills
Winter and cold may descend, but not darkness—for we humans have harnessed the power of electricity to light the world as we see fit. In the same way, we can harness the brilliance within ourselves to illuminate this moment, no matter how heavy the shadows may seem. We are called not only to endure but […]