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Hear in Portland: Mal London’s Fourth Album Shows off Pretty Sonics and Flows To Match

Plus, a new show case of local duo and trio collabs, and Justin Timberlake adds a 2025 Portland date to his world tour.
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As the nation reels from all the election-related roar and we figure out how to collectively move forward as a country in this new era, music offers an escape and an opportunity to connect with other like-minded folks in our community. This week, Hear in Portland, check out a new showcase from the folks behind […]

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See The Dandy Warhols, La Femme, Dusters, 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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Good Morning, News: The Onion Buys Infowars, Trump Nominates Alleged Sex Trafficker, and This Just In: I’m a Bitch.

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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 […]

Posted inHoliday Guide 2024 🎅

It’s the Mercury’s Guide to the HO-HO-HOLIDAYS!

Featuring advice you need to navigate the highs and lows of the holiday season.
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[Editor’s note: Read all our holly jolly HOLIDAY GUIDE articles here. Looking for a print copy? Good! You can find it in more than 500 spots across Portland with this handy map!] With election season in the rearview, it’s time to focus on the next upcoming traumatic event: THE HOLIDAYS. (Seriously, can we just have […]

Posted inHoliday Guide 2024 🎅

Father Christmas, Bring Us Some Snow Plows

Christmas came early for these city bureaus and agencies. Let’s see what ‘Taxpayer Santa’ brought them!
Avatar photo Courtney Vaughn

[Editor’s note: Read all our holly jolly HOLIDAY GUIDE articles here. Looking for a print copy? Good! You can find it in more than 500 spots across Portland with this handy map!] What you do with your money is nobody’s business, but what the government does with your money is everyone’s business.  At a time […]

Posted inHoliday Guide 2024 🎅

A Major (League) Undertaking

The Portland Diamond Project wants to bring pro baseball to Portland—but will it get the love and money needed to survive?
Avatar photo Abe Asher

[Editor’s note: Read all our holly jolly HOLIDAY GUIDE articles here. Looking for a print copy? Good! You can find it in more than 500 spots across Portland with this handy map!] The Portland Diamond Project has been working to bring a Major League Baseball team to the Rose City for the better part of […]

Posted inHoliday Guide 2024 🎅

STREET VIEW: Gravel in the Bike Lane

PBOT’s maintenance woes aren’t just a problem for people who travel by car.
Avatar photo Taylor Griggs

[Editor’s note: Read all our holly jolly HOLIDAY GUIDE articles here. Looking for a print copy? Good! You can find it in more than 500 spots across Portland with this handy map!] In the bike-friendly cities of Northern Europe, a phrase is sometimes used to lightly chastise those who are intimidated to cycle in the […]

Posted inHoliday Guide 2024 🎅

Portland’s Top Holiday Events: A Critical Review

The best traditional events—and how they can be improved.
You’re welcome.
Avatar photo Wm. Steven Humphrey

[Editor’s note: Read all our holly jolly HOLIDAY GUIDE articles here. Looking for a print copy? Good! You can find it in more than 500 spots across Portland with this handy map!] When it comes to holiday traditions, Portland is horny as all get-out. We love cramming as much festivity into our festivities as possible—regardless […]

Posted inHoliday Guide 2024 🎅

Let’s Start Things! Let’s End Things!

A witch, an artist, and two mental health
professionals on how to face the New Year.
Avatar photo HR Smith

[Editor’s note: Read all our holly jolly HOLIDAY GUIDE articles here. Looking for a print copy? Good! You can find it in more than 500 spots across Portland with this handy map!] The days are short, the rain is acting like someone put out a casting call for a vertical river, and odds are high […]

Posted inHoliday Guide 2024 🎅

Last-Minute Gifts from PDX Airport—That Are Actually Great

In Portland even our airport presents are thoughtful, lovely, and local.
Avatar photo Suzette Smith

[Editor’s note: Read all our holly jolly HOLIDAY GUIDE articles here. Looking for a print copy? Good! You can find it in more than 500 spots across Portland with this handy map!] At 10 pm on Christmas Eve you could generally find my father at an office supply store; the chains used to stay open […]

Posted inHoliday Guide 2024 🎅

Season’s Reelings:
Your 2024 Holiday Movie Guide

Spend time NOT talking to family with our preview
of the holidays’ most-hyped new releases.
Avatar photo Dom Sinacola

  [Editor’s note: Read all our holly jolly HOLIDAY GUIDE articles here. Looking for a print copy? Good! You can find it in more than 500 spots across Portland with this handy map!]   Holidays are usually meant for time with family, which is obviously why so many people elect to go to the movies […]

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