Wow, time (non-linear) really just flies doesnât it? According to the Gregorian calendar, the Portland Mercury is now old enough to rent a car! And thatâs really saying something. Founded in the year 2000 by our still fearless leader Wm. Steven Humphrey, the Mercury has been reporting on news, culture, and getting into trouble for the last quarter century, with many more years to come.Â
To celebrate this monumental milestone in Portland sub/culture weâre throwing a bash at Polaris Hall on July 31, and you, gentle reader, are invited! Our free, open-to-the-public party will delight and surprise with three of Portlandâs most compelling musical artists: Dream-pop heavyweights Pure Bathing Culture headline this birthday bacchanal with their flavor of high-exposure romance, gender nonconforming lords of the underground Nonbinary Girlfriend are doing what they love and sending it in the middle slot, and opening this barn burner is 503 hip-hop baddie Karma Rivera, single handedly architecting the vibe for the evening!Â
But wait, thereâs more! Weâve teamed with the forever hotties at Dream House to host an afterparty into the wee hours. Translating the block party energy of the concert into the love language of legendary afters is taste-maker supreme DJ Champagne Jam. Heater tunes, drink specials, and a ripper timeâall for the low, low price of FREE.99!Â
You read that correctly: In the spirit of the paper, the concert of the year and its afterparty are free and open to the public! This oneâs for the communityâcome check out three of Portlandâs best bands, hang with the Mercury crew, grab a copy of the 25th Anniversary print issue, swoop fresh Mercury merch, and gorge yourself on that most precious of experiences⌠IRL human connection.Â
All you gots to do to secure the bag is head here and reserve your ticketsârun, donât walk! If tickets are âsoldâ out by the time you hit the link, fret not, we will likely have a few extra on the door, maybe. But donât get caught outside the function, act today!Â
We love Portland so dang much we could just spitâhereâs to 25 more CrazySexyCool years!