John Rudoff
Posted inTheater & Performance
Recent Tragic Events Reminds Us of Past and Present Hopes
Third Rail Repertory revives its first-ever production, which was written in the shadow of 9/11.
c3Fundable — Yes
Posted inDo This, Do That
The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for November 17-23
A raconteur, a Canadian singer-songwriter, and the Unipiper walk into a bar…
Welp, welcome to another week, whether you like it or not—and there are, in fact, a few reasons to like it. Consider these: Lan Su Chinese Garden’s chrysanthemum celebration creates a “living gallery,” the Rothko Pavilion at the Portland Art Museum finally opens, and a stage adaptation of Little Women asks an important question—are you a […]
Posted inGood Morning, News!
Good Morning, News: Trump Launches Another Desperate Appeal, ICE Kidnappings Up 550 Percent, and Epstein’s Damning Emails
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 and […]
Posted inMusic
Portland Concert Poster Exhibition Opening at Mint Gallery Records
Ranging from the ’60s to 2024—posters come from the archive of Portland historian Jason Blumklotz.
For decades, Portland’s lampposts and community boards have told a vibrant history. Oftentimes stacked one on top of another, feet-thick, stapled up on poles lining hip-strips like Mississippi and Hawthorne avenues, concert posters clue in passersby that certain artists will be playing at a certain time and date at a certain place; while also telling […]
Posted inNews
With a Tenuous Ceasefire in Gaza, Portland Councilors Pledge to Investigate the City’s Links to Israel
Councilors say that a lack of action from US Congress has forced them to think locally to stop the flow of weapons and military aid to Israel.
Last month, the progressive block of the Portland City Council signed onto a pledge to investigate the city’s financial ties to Israel and its military. They’re calling on city councils across the country to do the same. The pledge, which was launched by the Portland chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and its […]
Posted inEverOut
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Nov 14–16, 2025
Motrik, Meet Portland’s Mini Museums, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $20
Find an answer to “What are you up to this weekend?” with our cheap and easy guide featuring events from a free Motrik show to a launch party for VLVT HEART RECS and from an opportunity to Meet Portland’s Mini Museums to the Portland Thorns NWSL Semifinal Watch Party. Check out our top event picks for […]
Posted inPhoto Essay
Game Jammers: Creativity as Code
Bringing past and present together to design the video games of the future.
A busted Mario costume. An extremely old pinball machine—so simple you wonder how pinball ever took off. Fighting games… so many fighting games. Hundreds of old consoles, some of which were complete flops, hooked up to hundreds of cathode ray tube televisions for maximum retro fidelity. High level Tetris players playing the NES version of […]
Posted inGood Morning, News!
Good Morning, News: State Transpo Referendum, PSU Union Busting, Epstein Associate’s Prison Toilet Paper
If you appreciate the Mercury’s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good Morning, Portland: Ok, rain dogs. “Oh, how we danced away all of the lights. We’ve always been out […]
Posted inMovies & TV
Edgar Wright’s The Running Man Doesn’t Really Go Anywhere
The idea of a righteously angry movie about the shitty state of 2025 had a lot of potential; it was squandered by a too-handsome Glen Powell.
Dom Sinacola
Posted inNews
Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Environmental Advocates in Zenith Energy Lawsuit
Environmental advocates celebrated the procedural win, saying the Land Use Board of Appeals has a better grasp on complicated land use policy
Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Environmental Advocates in Zenith Energy Lawsuit. Environmental advocates celebrated the procedural win, saying the Land Use Board of Appeals has a better grasp on complicated land use policy.
Posted inComics
How Making Nonfiction Comics Changed My Mind
Shay Mirk and Eleri Harris have created the only primer on ethical comics reporting.
Suzette Smith
Posted inNews
Amid Months of Contentious Bargaining, PSU Adjunct Union Wins Unfair Labor Practice Case
A state board found PSU violated labor law by withholding benefit funds from adjunct union members. The incident has shaken the trust of many adjunct faculty as the union works on their next contract.
Portland State University’s adjunct faculty union recently won an unfair labor practice case against Portland State University (PSU) over the withholding of special benefit funds. The outcome was a victory for the Portland State University Faculty Association (PSUFA), but adjuncts at the university are still shaken by PSU’s actions amid ongoing contract negotiations. The union […]