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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: April 11–13, 2025

Buskathon, Benefit 4 Palestine/Sudan/Congo, and More Cheap & East Events Under $15
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You already know what time it is. The start of another weekend means we’re giving you the download on cheap and easy events you shouldn’t miss, from the new music fest Buskathon to Record Store Day and from a Benefit 4 Palestine | Sudan | Congo with DJ Anjali to the first weekend of the […]

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Ticket Alert: Mac DeMarco, Jessie Reyez, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week

Plus, Barry Manilow and More Event Updates for April 11
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You heard it here first: Canadian indie rock prince Mac DeMarco is coming to Grand Lodge this autumn to support his upcoming yet-to-be-named album. R&B pop gem Jessie Reyez has dropped dates for her Paid in Memories tour. Plus, soft rock legend Barry Manilow will say goodbye to Portland on his Last Concerts tour. Read […]

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Gang of Four Bassist Dave Allen Has Died

The Portland music juggernaut was 69, and had struggled with dementia. 
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On April 5, Portland lost another champion of music with the passing of Dave Allen at 69. Allen was an early member of influential post-punk band Gang of Four, writing and recording their first two albums—Entertainment! and Solid Gold—in 1979 and 1981 respectively. Along with their contemporaries, like Talking Heads and ESG, Gang of Four […]

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Does a “Big Tent” Approach to Labor Include Police Unions?

The Portland Police Association’s bid to join the Northwest Oregon Labor Council has sparked backlash.
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When members of Portland’s broader labor ecosystem found out about the city police union’s bid to join the Northwest Oregon Labor Council (NOLC), many immediately reacted with suspicion. While the Portland Police Association (PPA) and NOLC leaders said their goal was to bring workers of all stripes together, labor activists and police critics were doubtful, […]

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Deafheaven, Dawes, Momma, 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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The Top 10 Releases to Seek Out on Record Store Day 2025!

Pharoah Sanders, Charli xcx, Sunn O))), and more to throw on your turntable!
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Record Store Day (RSD)—the Black Friday for music nerds—started out in 2008 as a way to revitalize interest in vinyl and physical record stores. Initially it was a pretty rad yearly event, and an excuse to issue rereleases of out-of-print albums, along with special editions of newer records on vinyl. Some of these could only […]

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POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy-Ass Trivia About Unhygienic Recycling, the “Witch’s Castle,” and the Shittiest Pizza in the World! 🤮

See how well YOU score on this week’s super fun local trivia quiz!
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WHAT’S UP, SMARTY 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 in this edition, we’re testing your knowledge on a variety of topics including unhygienic recycling, the mysterious “Witch’s Castle,” and (in honor of the Mercury‘s upcoming […]

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Hear In Portland: Feasting on a New Track From Milc, Wynne, and Spinitch

Plus where to catch a Cinco de Mayo cumbia dance party and SiR at the Crystal Ballroom.
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Along with spring being in the air, there’s a ton of unmissable upcoming music happenings in the Rose City. This week we’re stoked on the new three-way collaboration between rappers Milc and Wynne and producer Spinitch, along with some upcoming May shows by epic cumbia act Orquestra Pacífico Tropical and touring R&B star SiR.  MUST […]

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Misericordia Is Sexy, French, Unpredictable

Knowing that, do you even need to read this review? [smolders in French] Do you?
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Alain Guiraduie’s latest film Misericordia is a mystery, a comedy, a drama, or some combination of the above tags. But that label still don’t quite hit the mark. That’s the sneaky power of this French director’s work to date. Even his most celebrated previous film, the thrilling masterpiece Stranger by the Lake, avoided easy categorization […]

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Mercury Music Picks: Etran de L’Aïr Lights Up Wonder Ballroom, An Oregon Music Hall of Fame Benefit Show, and Roseblood’s Record Release Party

Plus two American Sign Language performances, some Cali hardcore, and vaporwave is back??
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It’s really starting to feel like Portland spring up in here: One day you’re hiking Dog Mountain in short shorts, hitting Sugar Pine and the Sandy River on the way back into town. The next day, it’s head-to-toe rain gear hustling yourself down to Holocene to catch Crystal Quartez’s record release show after Kraftwerk at […]

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Good Morning, News: OHSU Legacy Merger Hits a Snag, Trump Revives Alien Enemies Act, and Time is Running Out to Apply For New Police Accountability Board

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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 […]

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