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The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for October 13-19
This week: mushroom education, cut-up comedy, and plenty of contemporary art. by Lindsay Costello Not typically the type to check out gallery shows? Consider stretching your self-image this week....
View ArticleMeet the Groups Helping Immigrants Impacted by ICE
A statewide rapid response network is coordinating to alert communities about immigration enforcement and provide legal resources. by Abe Asher If people in the Portland area think they’ve spotted ICE,...
View ArticleGood Morning, News: The Crime of Squeaky Sneakers, A Ceasefire Deal Plays...
by Courtney Vaughn 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....
View ArticleSAVAGE LOVE: Love and Leashes
Insecure subs, bisexual shaming, and a competition for gayest T-shirt in the land! by Dan Savage Flashback: My last serious girlfriend was kinky. I am pretty vanilla — I’m not a natural sub — but I was...
View ArticleTerry's Triumphant Tune at Oregon Music Hall of Fame 2025
OMHOF Board President Terry Currier and music education were celebrated at the 2025 induction celebrations! by Robert Husseman Midway through an inductee-led performance at Oregon Music Hall of Fame’s...
View ArticleMercury Music Picks: Whoopin’ It Up with ICP, Going Back for Seconds with Big...
Plus sacred choral music, Portland’s Omni Gardens, and Portland music news! by Nolan Parker So who was at Turnstile, Amyl & The Sniffers, and Speed last Wednesday? Half the Mercury staff was...
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Good Morning, News: Speaker Mike Johnson Afraid of Naked Bike Riders, ICE...
by Taylor Griggs If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s newsreporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The...
View ArticleAlbum Review: We're Heading To The Lake With Portland's Guitar
From bedroom beatmaking to touring the US with a band that has bad SEO and good sound. by Ryan J. Prado In an age where search engine optimization is a vital consideration for news headlines, business...
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The Strange Sublime Cinema of Motern Media and Evil Puddle
Dom Sinacola by Dom Sinacola Toward the end of Evil Puddle, protagonist William Van Rhyn—played by Matt Farley—gives out Farley’s phone number. It's his actual digits, replete with area code. This...
View ArticleUPDATE: Judge Extends Restraining Order Blocking National Guard Deployment in...
US District Judge Karin Immergut ruled October 15 that a restraining order issued earlier this month will be extended by two weeks. by Courtney Vaughn Updated 1:03 pm October 15A temporary restraining...
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A Night of Terror: Civil Disobedience Met With Extreme Force at Portland ICE...
Federal agents brutalized press and protesters, firing repeated crowd control munitions during weekend protests. by Kevin Foster Portland’s protest antics have made national headlines in the past week....
View ArticleGood Morning, News: Judge Extends National Guard Restraining Order, City...
by Wm. Steven Humphrey If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s newsreporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the...
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POP QUIZ PDX: Naked Bike Rides, ICE Dipshits, and Protest Frogs... ASSEMBLE!
See how well you score on this week's sassy-ass local trivia quiz! by Wm. Steven Humphrey CALLING ALL RESISTANCE FROGS! It's time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week's...
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Comedy Q&A: Guy Branum on Telling Queer Stories
Elinor Jones by Elinor Jones Guy Branum isn’t a comedian you know from a specific thing; he’s a comedian you know from everything. If you watch good TV (Hacks, Platonic), listen to funny podcasts...
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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Rachael & Vilray,...
by Mercury Promotions 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...
View ArticleTicket Alert: St. Vincent, Peaches, and More Portland Events Going On Sale...
Plus, The Wiz and More Event Updates for October 16 by EverOut Staff Ready for a fresh batch of tickets? Singer and skilled guitarist St. Vincent has been tapped to headline the 2026 Biamp Portland...
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Imago’s Design for Living Explores Success Through the Lens of a Bright Young...
John Rudoff by John Rudoff When the closeted British actor and playwright Noël Coward wrote Design for Living in the early 1930s, being gay was a crime in New York and London. Police weaponized...
View ArticleHit and run on S.E. 35th Place
by Anonymous You with the yellow car, I bet you feel really good about yourself for hitting the “rich guy” with the BMW and completely screwing up the front end. Well, let me explain something to you,...
View ArticleGood Morning, News: Pentagon Spokesperson Hates Netflix, John Bolton Under...
Suzette Smith by Suzette Smith If you appreciate the Mercury's interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your...
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Portland City Council is Using City Codes to Fight Back Against Trump
Two new resolutions will bolster local sanctuary law and strengthen protections for immigrants and protesters. by Courtney Vaughn Two resolutions approved by Portland City Council on Wednesday aim to...
View ArticleBad Thoughts
by Anonymous I was walking home. I saw dogs walking, lost. Then I felt a pain in my back ankle area. Dog bit me. So I yelled, and the dog let go, but kept barking, backing up, then a little charge...
View ArticleYOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Emergency Nudity, ICE on Parade, and Portland's...
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 last to...
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Photo Essay: Tens of Thousands March in Portland’s No Kings Demonstration
More than 40,000 Portlanders turn out to march against authoritarian policies of President Trump by Wm. Steven Humphrey At least 40,000 to 50,000 Portlanders took to downtown streets yesterday,...
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On No Kings Weekend, Chants, Inflatable Costumes, and Tear Gas Shroud...
Following a massive anti-Trump march, hundreds gathered to protest hostile immigration enforcement and violent policing. by Courtney Vaughn Hundreds of people packed the sidewalks and streets outside...
View ArticleGood Morning, News: A Honkin' HUGE No Kings March, Mayor Busts Inhumane...
by Wm. Steven Humphrey If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s newsreporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the...
View ArticleNovember’s Special Election Will Determine the Future of Portland Parks
Portlanders are being asked to approve a new, increased parks levy to fund the city’s parks system. If the measure doesn’t pass, the city will be forced to make major cuts. by Taylor Griggs Portland’s...
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The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for October 20-26
This week: fresh cider, drive-in theater scares, and music for trees. by Lindsay Costello We're more than halfway through October, otherwise known as the best month of the year, which is a bit...
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Profile Theatre's Witch Has Perfect Spooky Season Meets Fall of America Vibes
TJ Acena by TJ Acena There is no time for doubt in Jen Silverman’s Witch. When the Devil appears, one must accept that he is real and be ready to bargain—because your future is at stake and you might...
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Update: Oregon Calls For New Hearing After Appeals Court Rules National Guard...
In a 2-1 decision, the 9th Circuit Court says the president has authority to deploy the military to Portland, amid ongoing protests at the ICE facility. The Oregon Attorney General's Office wants the...
View ArticleRound 2
by Anonymous Just wanted to say how proud I am that the people of Portland have made Trump and Barbie look like total douche bags. Seriously, good job. Here comes the NG. Show them the love.
View ArticleGood Morning, News: The Court Ruling Nobody Wanted, What’s Fueling the...
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 consider...
View ArticleTHE BLACK BYLINE: The Drake v. Kendrick Verdict, and the Ghost of 2pac’s...
Fighting for The Culture in a new era of hip-hop lawsuits and artificial intelligence. by Donovan Scribes (fka Donovan Smith) [What follows is a new column from Donovan Scribes, a writer, producer,...
View ArticleSAVAGE LOVE: Full Spectrum
A boy on the spectrum is into niche sexual material—what's a parent to do? by Dan Savage I’m the parent of a 14-year-old boy who is on the autism spectrum. Recently, I discovered that he has been...
View ArticleThe 'Big Beautiful Bill' is Gutting Oregon’s SNAP Benefits
Sweeping eligibility changes take effect this month. Meanwhile, the government shutdown could leave hundreds of thousands of recipients with no benefits at all in November. by Abe Asher Tens of...
View ArticleGood Morning, News: Hundreds of Thousands of Oregonians to Lose SNAP...
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 consider making...
View ArticleHear In Portland: Ural and Leon Thomas Pull Up, Wynne Releases New Mixtape
Read all about what’s on the music forecast, Hear In Portland. by Jenni Moore Holy strong Portland, folks! I don’t have much to say other than: Be a good neighbor, keep resisting fascism at every...
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Theater Review: In Dancing on the Sabbath, the Viewer Is the Villain
Shaking the Tree’s new Grimm fairy tale adaptation implicates its audience in a silent system of surveillance. by Lindsay Costello “I wonder what might have happened if we’d intervened,” an audience...
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Strangers in the Nights
How two singles nights are changing the way Portlanders are finding love, friendship, and hookups. by Ben Coleman “Have you ever fallen for someone you weren’t initially attracted to?” asks a large...
View ArticleWhat To Flirt To, What To Cry to at QDoc 2025
HR Smith Say yes to the hot mess relationship that was the creative force behind Culture Club. by HR Smith It's so freaking hard to see documentaries in a theater, queer or otherwise. However, in a...
View ArticleGood Morning, News: Blazer Coach Arrested in Mafia-Connected Sports Betting...
by Wm. Steven Humphrey If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s newsreporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the...
View ArticleAntifa World Headquarters
by Anonymous 115 SW Ash Street Portland, OR 97286. Send money.[Editor's Note: The Mercury—AKA Antifa World Headquarters—hasn't been at this address for years, but you can forward your donations here....
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POP QUIZ PDX: No Kings Mania, Moist Pumpkins, and Throwin' a Party at ICE Town!
See how well YOU score on this week's super fun trivia quiz! by Wm. Steven Humphrey HEY THERE, SMARTY BUTT! It's time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week's edition of POP...
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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to Goblin, Video Dance Attack,...
by Mercury Promotions 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...
View ArticleTrail Blazers' Head Coach Chauncey Billups Arrested in Connection to...
The latest details and what it means for the young team's coming season. by Nolan Parker Of all the squares on Portland’s “Let’s Get Rid of Trail Blazer Head Coach Chauncey Billups” bingo card—Mafia...
View ArticleTicket Alert: The Last Dinner Party, Echo & The Bunnymen, and More Portland...
Plus, Daniel Tosh and More Event Updates for October 23 by EverOut Staff Need a dose of escapism? Plan your next big outing with the latest batch of ticket releases. London indie rockers The Last...
View ArticleGood Morning, News: Trump Pardons Binance Cryptocurrency Founder, mRNA-Based...
by Suzette Smith 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...
View ArticleThe Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Oct 24–26, 2025
QDoc Film Festival, Fall Wild Mushroom Show, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $20 by EverOut Staff We're taking weekend planning off your plate with fun event suggestions from the QDoc 2025 Film...
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Trail Blazers Fandom Goes Hard For Home Opener
A photo essay featuring fans before the first regular season game at Moda Center. by Corbin Smith As I sat in the Portland Trail Blazers' press room and watched Chauncey Billups answer anodyne...
View ArticleMercury Endorsement: Vote Yes on the Portland Parks Levy
Portland parks are on the ballot in this November's special election. by The Mercury Election Strike Force Portland voters only have one decision to make in this November’s special election and it...
View ArticleUPDATE: National Guard Deployment Paused Again in Oregon, as Appellate Judges...
A district judge was expected to rule whether to allow out-of-state troops to deploy to Portland. Then, in a Friday twist, an appeals court temporarily halted any deployments until October 29. by...
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