Nolan Parker
Posted inMusic
PDX Live Is Back at the Square This August!
Booked by TrueWest, the concert series is heavier than it’s ever been.
c3Fundable — Yes
Posted inDo This, Do That
The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for February 23-March 1
This week: zines at Fubonn, psychedelic theater, and the Sun Ra Arkestra.
It got 10 degrees warmer, and I got 10 degrees more confident that I should be out IN THE WINDS, soaring free to a Sam Shepard staging about arts under capitalism or a MOTHERFUCKING GEM SHOW at OMSI. [It’s agate and minerals, calm down. -eds.] In this week’s Do This, Do That we’ve got the […]
Posted inThe Trash Report
THE TRASH REPORT: Men in Jail, Men on Ice, and Cardi B in Portland
Hellllooooo, sweet baby angel Trash Pandas! Welcome back to the Trash Report. I have missed you! My latest column was part of the Valentine’s issue, so I feel like we haven’t had one of these rambling web-only columns in ages. (Web-only columns are often more fun because the editors barely look at them and word […]
Posted inGood Morning, News!
Good Morning, News: Councilor Smith Backtracks on “Arming Council” Idea, Chaos Follows Killing of Mexican Cartel Boss, and Trump’s Supreme Court Ruins His Tariff Fun
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 inNewsblast!
YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Trump & ICE Can’t Stop Losing, Zenith Energy Cleared by City, and Meet Portland’s Black Innovators!
GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It’s the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being “the last to know,” then be one of the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters! All the latest stories shipped directly to […]
Posted inNews
Portland City Council Votes To Reshape Its Committee Structure
Councilors determined eight was too many when it comes to their policy committee load. Come the end of March, they’ll be saddled with just five.
Portland’s transition to a new form of government last January brought new practices and procedures for the City Council. Among the largest changes, impacting both the Council and members of the public, was the introduction of eight policy committees. The committees, which considered topics including transportation, climate, finance, homelessness, and public safety, were intended to […]
Posted inNews
Councilor Smith Walks Back Her Statement Amid Public Outcry
The call for an open carry firearms policy for councilors came after protesters disrupted a Portland City Council meeting. Smith is calling for increased security measures.
Updated: 9:28 pm February 20 This story has been updated with additional reporting since it was first published. After signaling a desire for a new policy that would allow city councilors to bring loaded firearms to City Hall, Portland City Councilor Loretta Smith says she “denounces violence” but wants additional safety protocols for her and […]
Posted inEverOut
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Feb 20–22, 2026
Zwickelmania, Movie Madness VHS Swap, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $20
Your plans are in good hands with weekend picks from Zwickelmania to the Movie Madness VHS Swap and from A Beat Happening’s February DJ and Beats Showcase to a Black History Month Market and Celebration. For more ideas, check out our top picks of the week. FRIDAY LIVE MUSIC Zoé Basha with Clyde and the MilltailersEnchanting, […]
Posted inGood Morning, News!
Good Morning, News: Councilor Wants a Gun at City Hall, No Consequences for Zenith Energy, New Dame D.O.L.L.A. (Sunglasses), and Dude, Where’s My Tariffs?
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: There’s too much news to read this morning. It’s cold out. Grab a coffee, put your […]
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City Issues Report Clearing Zenith Energy of Alleged Violations
Environmental advocates and city councilors remain skeptical, saying the investigation may have excluded critical context.
Environmental advocates and city councilors remain skeptical, saying the investigation may have excluded critical context.
Posted inVisual Art
David Hockney Is So Changeable
Portland Art Museum’s new exhibition shows the artist’s evolving style across 60 years and 200 artworks.
“David sees the world backward,” says Doug Roberts, a Los Angeles art dealer and longtime friend of David Hockney. Roberts was appearing on a panel about the artist, as part of Portland Art Museum’s (PAM) new exhibition tracing 60 years of Hockney’s work. He meant it as praise. Hockney, whose sunny California scenes somehow simmer […]
Posted inEverOut
Ticket Alert: Tame Impala, Bruce Springsteen, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week
Plus, Hilary Duff and More Event Updates for Thursday, February 19
Hey now, hey now, these tix are what dreams are made of! Psych pop-rock project Tame Impala brings special guest Dominic Fike along on a North American trek. The Boss Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band have announced a tour with anti-Trump administration messaging “in celebration and in defense of America.” Plus, former Disney […]