Cost is always cited as a reason why people don’t attend TBA—and certainly, passes are prohibitively spendy for many people. But as On Portland rightly points out in a blog post today, there’s actually quite a bit going on that’s free, including tomorrow’s opening night Works performance with Gang Gang Dance, and Monday’s Labor Day picnic. Hit their site for a complete list of free/cheap events.

Alison Hallett served nobly as the Mercury's arts editor from 2008-2014. Her proud legacy lives on.