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Thanks Meme!
Spent most of last night laying awake in bed, lamenting all my setbacks in life and how I haven’t been able to start my life. And worse, I won’t be able to anytime soon. I reach for my phone and the first thing I see is a post that reads: “Remember, no matter how hard […]
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Music in the cafes at night
Explore the Celtic Tree Horoscope, where sacred trees align with the lunar calendar to offer unique insights—at no extra cost to our smart, hardworking friends at the Portland Mercury! Birch: If the moon looks particularly close, be sure to tie your shoelaces extra tight. / Rowan: Long story short, it’d be wise to measure some […]
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This Week In Portland Food News
Champagne, Seafood Towers, and Teriyaki Ice Cream
If you’re in the mood to splash out on upscale food and drink this weekend, you’ve got a bunch of new options, including champagne at Fancy Baby, seafood towers at Jacqueline, and duck “Spam” musubi at Canard. Plus, find out where to snag teriyaki ice cream and pudding shots. For more ideas, check out our […]
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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend
My People’s Market, Vegmas Artisan Festival, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 for Nov 22–24.
This weekend, don your raincoat and head out for cheap and cheerful events from My People’s Market 15 to the Vegmas Artisan Festival and from Wytche Daye 2024 to Opal Underground: One Last Dance! For more ideas, check out our guide to the top events of the week. FRIDAY PARTIES & NIGHTLIFE Opal Underground: One […]
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Good Morning, News: Amtrak Vs Tree, Northwest Neighborhoods Shelter in Place, and Matt Gaetz Gives Up His AG Nom
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Please stop showing me your phone
Listen, it’s not because I don’t like you. I do like you. You seem very nice. But I don’t want to see your phone. I don’t want to see the picture you’re going to show me. I definitely don’t want to watch a video. I don’t even want you to look up a question I […]
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Ticket Alert: Linkin Park, J Balvin, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week
Plus, Jack White and More Event Updates for November 21
With a bunch of big names announcing tours this week, it’s like Christmas has come early. Linkin Park has emerged from a seven-year hiatus with new music and a new frontwoman following the tragic death of former vocalist Chester Bennington. Reggaeton prince J Balvin closes out his Back to the Rayo tour in Portland next […]
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Where to Celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day 2024 in Portland
Three Places to Enjoy Fruity French Wine
The third Thursday of November (November 21 this year) marks Beaujolais Nouveau Day, when France’s most famous vin de primeur (a wine that may be sold the same year it is made) is released upon the world, fresh from the harvest. As former Stranger writer Tobias Coughlin-Bogue wrote following Trump’s election in 2016, “Amid the […]
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Winter Road Dread
Some guidelines to all of Portland metro area, from the perspective of someone who drives 4/5 hours a day. – Headlights on please (and those of you who see these idiots, please help me by flashing your brights and flicking your lights! We need more on the good side. – Speed up to the speed […]
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Good Morning, News: Trump’s Clown Cabinet, Gaetz’s Peculiar Venmo History, and Multnomah County’s Legal Troubles
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Good Morning, News: Hayden Island Residents Speak Out Against I-5 Bridge Replacement, Oregon Electric Car Adoption, and Future USDOT Secretary May Be Reality TV Star
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 […]