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Second Run Portland: Rich People Behaving Badly

Peter Greenaway’s gourmet art film and Frederick Wiseman’s snowy documentary show vastly different approaches to class critique.
Avatar photo Lindsay Costello

Some claim that January is a cultural dead zone for events, and on days when the sun seems to clock out at noon, it’s hard to argue. But while much of the city hibernates, one institution keeps the lights on. Thanks, independent movie theaters!! This month’s screenings come through with interesting takes on class critique […]

Posted inEverOut

Ticket Alert: Nikki Glaser, Soundscape Northwest, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week

Plus, Chris Stapleton and More Event Updates for January 8
Avatar photo EverOut Staff

New year, new events to add to the calendar! Golden Globes Award host and shock humorist Nikki Glaser stops by Ilani for a two-night stint on her Stunning tour this fall. Passes are available for the inaugural Soundscape Northwest, a multi-venue music festival and conference. Plus, country star Chris Stapleton brings his All-American Road Show […]

Posted inFree Tickets!

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to Welcome To Night Vale, Fan Expo, Steve Gunn, 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 […]

Posted inPop Quiz PDX

POP QUIZ PDX: Fake IDs, New Year’s Resolutions, and Donald Trump’s Parade of Dipshits

See how well YOU score on this week’s fun-filled trivia quiz!
Avatar photo Wm. Steven Humphrey

HAPPY NEW YEAR, BRAINY BUTT! It’s time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week’s edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our weekly, local, sassy-ass trivia quiz. And this week we’ll be testing your knowledge on recent, local happenings, including realistic fake IDs, questionable New Year’s resolutions, and Donald Trump’s Parade of Dipshits! […]

Posted inNews

Update: Still No Council President After Full Day of Deliberation and Votes

Public awaits zephyr of white smoke from council chambers announcing who holds the gavel in 2026
Avatar photoAvatar photo Jeremiah Hayden and Courtney Vaughn

Update: 9:10 pm January 8 After the second day of a scheduled two-hour vote for a new council president, the City Council still has not made a decision. That’s because the election abruptly recessed, then adjourned without a vote Thursday as some city councilors learned that federal agents had shot two people in East Portland. The […]

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New Lawsuit Seeks $1.18 Million For Man Imprisoned For an Overdose Death That Never Happened

Man who pleaded guilty to drug charges says he served a full prison sentence that was based on false information about a fatal overdose.
Avatar photo Courtney Vaughn

A Portland man is suing several government entities, alleging he served prison time for causing a fatal overdose that never happened. Devin Rowell, 35, filed a lawsuit against the Oregon Department of Corrections, Portland Police Bureau, Multnomah County, city of Portland, and Multnomah County DA’s Office on December 23. According to the complaint, Rowell was […]

Posted inCulture

Literary Portland for Palestine Plans Readings, Still Asks Literary Arts To Divest

A call for Portland Book Festival to reject corporate bank funding coalesced into a collective that seeks to raise awareness with the written word.
Avatar photo Suzette Smith

At Portland Book Festival, in November, you may have noticed an icon on t-shirts, posters, and social media of Literary Arts’ red umbrella dropping bombs. The graphic read “Drop Wells Fargo” and “Literary Portland for Palestine.” The shirts were a next step in a call to action, which grew loud in late summer and shows […]

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Good Morning, News: Mayor Plans to Kick People Out of Shelters, the Slow Death of Public Broadcasting, and Everything You Need to Know Before City Council’s Leadership Vote

Avatar photo Courtney Vaughn

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! It’s Wednesday, January 7. We’re in for more rain […]

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