by Anonymous To the individual who thought it appropriate to throw a tantrum amid rush hour traffic, let me offer you a resounding, "FUCK YOU!" In case you were too wrapped up in your own self-...
But the Union Isn't Screwed. Probably. by Vivian McCall Originally published in our sister publication, The Stranger . Alex Garland’s Civil War, a film that premiered at South by Southwest ...
Orquestra Pacifico Tropicale, Caicedo, and Seattle's Terror/Cactus play a cumbia-forward show you must not miss. by Jenni Moore As we count down to being inevitably, forever changed by Cowboy C...
Watchdogs, legal groups say repeated deadly force incidents are alarming. Portland Police Bureau says it’s a byproduct of high-risk job assignments. by Courtney Vaughn As the city invests in ...
See how well YOU score on this week's local trivia quiz! by Wm. Steven Humphrey HEY THERE, BRAINY BOTTOM! It's time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week's edition of P...
by Wm. Steven Humphrey The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please c...
by Anonymous On the other hand, maybe there may be a glimmer of hope for America and its fragile democracy. I would like to suggest the following to convert hope to reality. 1. Abolish politica...
by Anonymous “ serves always to distract the public councils and enfeeble the public administration. It agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animos...
by Corbin Smith On March 30th, the Portland Art Museum will raise the curtain on Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks, a new exhibit about the various futures imaginable for the w...
by Taylor Griggs The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please conside...
by Anonymous You had plenty of room to get out the back door. I hope someone gave your grumpy ass a hug. You were clearly in need of one.
https://www.portlandmercury.com/i-anonymous/2024/03/27/47100875/irrationally-angry-lady-on-the-bus
Activists hope the findings will substantiate their concerns about Zenith's operations and promote further action against the oil transport company. by Taylor Griggs Oil transport company Zenit...
Anderson brings her Let X = X tour to Portland with New York jazz ensemble Sexmob handling the horns. by Audrey Vann Pioneering electronic musician Laurie Anderson has produced a treasure trove...
by Wm. Steven Humphrey In today's I, Anonymous Blog Quote o' the Day , an anonymous writer is fed up with right-wingers (as well as casual racists) using the term "woke"—a term originally coi...
by Robert Ham The arrival of listening bars—meticulously designed haunts built around the playing of vinyl records on high-end stereo equipment—in the Portland metro area was inevitable. A ...
by Anonymous People on the far right use the term ‘woke’ to pronounce their disdain for enlightened thinking, emotional maturity, and well-intentioned behavior. The term ‘woke’ has been...
https://www.portlandmercury.com/i-anonymous/2024/03/26/47100099/waking-up-to-woke
Is a woman having an emotional affair with a married man "micro-cheating"? And is the concept of "micro-cheating" bullshit? LET'S FIND OUT. by Dan Savage I’m involved with a guy who’s married...
https://www.portlandmercury.com/savage-love/2024/03/26/47100026/savage-love-what-counts
by Courtney Vaughn GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! Are we all still daydreaming about last week’s weather? Repeat after me: Showers bring flowers. ☔🌸 Let that run through your head today, tomorr...
by Ashley Gifford Peterson Looking at this season of spring gallery shows, we are reminded that art is all at once political, speculative, and personal. At the top of our list are interesting c...
NCAA Women's Basketball Championship, Laurie Anderson, and More Top Picks by EverOut Staff Without further ado, we're presenting you with the best things to do during this final week of March. ...
https://everout.com/portland/articles/the-top-36-events-in-portland-this-week-mar-25-31-2024/c5394/
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by Wm. Steven Humphrey 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 ...
Hot Cross Buns, Duck Gravy Pancakes, and More by EverOut Staff Spring is finally here, which means Easter (March 31) is just around the corner. Whether you're looking for golden hot cross buns, r...
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The meaning of public space is being tarnished and sanitized for the rich. by Taylor Griggs Need a new place to hang out? Look no further than Soho House , which just opened in Portland’s Cen...
Vietnamese Coffee, Chilaquiles, and Panini by EverOut Staff We've made it through the treacherous Big Dark, and it's time to leave our carefully assembled indoor nests to soak up some vitamin D. ...
Smallpresspalooza, Waterfront Park Cherry Blossoms, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff The first weekend of spring is bringing some scattered spring showers and a spate of ...
by Audrey Vann Laurie Anderson has made an awe-inspiring mountain of music across her 40-year career as an experimental, trailblazing artist. You can attach multiple creative practices to her n...
by Suzette Smith The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consi...
Plus, A Day to Remember and More Event Updates for March 21 by EverOut Staff R&B/hip-hop star Bryson Tiller is back with new music and will kick off the tour for his forthcoming self-titled al...
Jakki and the Pink Smudge's sunny new single “Going Up,” and country-tinged, rock-infused Chris Stapleton at Ridgefield. by Jenni Moore Happy official spring, Portland! This week we’re ho...
At a recent City Council meeting, members of Portland’s Historic Landmarks Commission asked elected officials to rethink the "new build" approach to housing production. by Taylor Griggs Consi...
by EverOut Staff Cherry blossoms aren’t the only feast for the eyes this season, as Portland’s springtime arts scene is blooming with more upcoming delights than your favorite floral sundre...
by Wm. Steven Humphrey 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 gre...
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They play for two tight hours and cash prizes. They stay for Springs’ delightfully abusive crowd work. by Andrew Jankowski Peachy Springs cusses out a baby, at her Tuesday night bingo game at...
Amid lingering criticisms and lawsuits stemming from the 2020 protests, the city approved a 6 percent pay bump for new public order team officers. by Courtney Vaughn Portland police officers wh...
by Taylor Griggs The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please conside...
His two stand-up shows at Revolution Hall will steer clear of memoir material, but probably still include funny party stories. by Suzette Smith Shortly after I finished T-Shirt Swim Club, I wor...
She's been dominating him and he seems to love it... is this a problem or the beginning of a beautiful (and hot) relationship? by Dan Savage I’m having a weird reaction to someone I’m involve...
https://www.portlandmercury.com/savage-love/2024/03/19/47088866/savage-love-dom-and-dommer
by Courtney Vaughn The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consi...
All the latest gossip... sterilized for your protection. by Elinor Jones Hello, and welcome back to The Trash Report! I'm Elinor Jones, writing this on a Sunday afternoon with a margarita in my...
Ian Karmel, Portland Tartare Tour, and More Top Picks by EverOut Staff There's a lot to do and see this week and no time to waste—we've done the heavy lifting by compiling the very best thing...
https://everout.com/portland/articles/the-top-35-events-in-portland-this-week-mar-18-24-2024/c5384/
by Wm. Steven Humphrey The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please c...
Portland's premiere bingo queen and the soon-to-arrive avant garde sneakers show are ready for their close up. by Suzette Smith It's nice out, Portland. That nuclear fusion baddie up above is s...
Bingo is the happy medium between party vibes and relaxed game night with your friends. by Andrew Jankowski Peachy Springs cusses out a baby, at her Tuesday night bingo game at the Alberta neig...
There’s more to this trailblazing musician than the TikTok-famous track; let us guide you. by Audrey Vann Laurie Anderson has made an awe-inspiring mountain of music across her 40-year career...
We compare Sonder Listening Bar and Decibel Sound & Drink, and recommend they swap names. by Robert Ham The arrival of listening bars—meticulously designed haunts built around the playing of ...
Get comfy, folks; the future of sneakers is heady as all hell. by Corbin Smith On March 30th, the Portland Art Museum will raise the curtain on Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kick...
If you’re looking for upcoming films, dance, talks, or live music the Mercury has you covered—better than your sunblock. by EverOut Staff Cherry blossoms aren’t the only feast for the eye...
Great curations from Jeremy Okai Davis and Morgan Ritter, and the upside down server case we all can't stop talking about. by Ashley Gifford Peterson Looking at this season of spring gallery sh...