Good Morning, News: Oregon AG Goes After RFK, a "Portland Sunday Market" that...
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 ArticlePOP QUIZ PDX: Sassy-Ass Trivia About Sketchy Public Markets, Dipshit...
See how well YOU score on this week's super fun local trivia quiz! by Wm. Steven Humphrey HOWDY DO, BRAINY BOTTOM? It's time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week's edition of...
View ArticleThe News Today
by Anonymous besties, the news today is awful! the anchors are saying existence is fleeting and nothing can escape change. the unpredictable universe abounds with incomprehensible mysteries, and we...
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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See the Psychedelic Poster...
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 great...
View ArticleCoins.
by Anonymous Do you want to be part of the problem or part of the solution? That's the choice before some of you at this point. You are coming to terms with what you've enabled and participated in...
View ArticleTicket Alert: Regina Spektor, Mumford & Sons, and More Portland Events Going...
Plus, More Event Updates for April 3 by EverOut Staff Get excited, because it’s time for another batch of newly announced events. Russian American singer-songwriter Regina Spektor will put “one foot on...
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Good Morning, News: Freak Folk Songwriter Michael Hurley Has Died, PSU...
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: Apr 4–6, 2025
Blossom & Bites Street Fair, Trillium Festival, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff True to Portland spring, there's a bit of sunshine and a bit of rain in this weekend's...
View ArticleThis Week in Portland Food News: pFriem's New Taproom, Mala Xiao Long Bao,...
April 4, 2025 Edition by Janey Wong In this week's fresh batch of food news, we're celebrating pFriem's new Milwaukie tasting room, saying goodbye for now to Can Font, and celebrating Oregon's 2025...
View ArticleStreet View: For Transportation in Portland, “Dreaming Big” Might Mean...
We can't have it all. by Taylor Griggs Earlier this week, to the dismay of local freeway fighters, Metro Council moved to allow the Oregon Department of Transportation to get started on the initial...
View ArticleSo we still doing the marching and chanting thing?
by Anonymous So we're gonna march to protest Trump again this weekend? It's been like ten years of Trump. We've been marching and chanting and carrying signs the whole time. Remember the Pink Hats?...
View ArticleShining down like water
by Anonymous Sometimes, an apology isn’t even necessary when unghosting someone. If you’ve been distant or fallen off the radar, a simple “Hey, it’s been a while, how’ve you been?” can go a long way....
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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Tesla Takedown Day, ODOT is Cash Poor, and Trading...
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...
View ArticleIt's healthy to demand reality
by Anonymous Stop shitting all over everyone who opposes your "we're having a good time here" position when it comes to the serious and live threat of fascism and oppression. What's shameful is not...
View ArticleDo you want us to stop being polite?
by Anonymous Let's face it, you're position is eroding from underneath you. Endless gaslighting and deception is not sustainable, for a lot of reasons and while we may have some among our own...
View ArticleThe Apple of Portland’s Eye, Michael Hurley Passes Away at 83
Listen to the outsider folk hero’s songs today and always. by Nolan Parker One of the brightest lights in Portland’s music constellation has gone out. It was announced this past Thursday that Michael...
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by Anonymous The first amendment covers a lot. Much more than we currently recognize, and there are processes being engaged to address that. But part of countering gaslighting and deception is being...
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At a Massive “Hands Off” Rally, Portlanders Protest Trump From All Angles
On April 5, protesters took to the streets in cities across the US. Portland’s event showed the diversity of opinions in the anti-Trump movement. by Taylor Griggs Portlanders took to the streets en...
View ArticleGood Morning, News: Portland Shows Up for "Hands Off!" Protest, Feds Target U...
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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THE TRASH REPORT: Trump Jr. Got to See Sublime and All I Got Is a Huge Hit on...
Let's dig into the biggest, steaming pile of gossip of the week. by Elinor Jones Hi there! Welcome back to the Trash Report. I am mother trash panda, Elinor Jones. I hope you have been having a...
View ArticleThe Top 40 Events in Portland This Week: Apr 7–13, 2025
Beabadoobee, Steve Inskeep, and More by EverOut Staff Take a few minutes to take stock of this week's best events, with options from Beabadoobee to Alyssa Edwards and from Steve Inskeep: 2025 Hatfield...
View ArticleKeeper Coffee Opens Its Second Location in Milwaukie
The two-story beauty is about to be your new favorite destination cafe. by Nolan Parker There’s been a tectonic shift in the world of cafe build-outs the last few years that, in my opinion, is an...
View ArticleDeadline Approaches to Apply for New Police Accountability Board
Portland's new civilian-led oversight board, approved by voters in 2020, is finally coming to fruition. Applications for a board seat are due April 14. by Courtney Vaughn Portlanders have until April...
View ArticleGive a Hoot.
by Anonymous Heys Fam, This is your friendly neighborhood buzzkill here, just popping in to remind you, that while "medicines" have their time and place, we may soon be entering a period where it'd be...
View ArticleGood Morning, News: OHSU Legacy Merger Hits a Snag, Trump Revives Alien...
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 ArticleMercury Music Picks: Etran de L’Aïr Lights Up Wonder Ballroom, An Oregon...
Plus two American Sign Language performances, some Cali hardcore, and vaporwave is back?? by Nolan Parker It’s really starting to feel like Portland spring up in here: One day you’re hiking Dog...
View ArticleSAVAGE LOVE: Vibe Shifts
How do you plan a hot, sexy getaway with sexy friends? Or can you? by Dan Savage I’m a gay 35-year-old guy in the San Francisco area. I’m heading on a weekend getaway with my boyfriend and two other...
View ArticleMisericordia Is Sexy, French, Unpredictable
Knowing that, do you even need to read this review? [smolders in French] Do you? by Robert Ham Alain Guiraduie’s latest film Misericordia is a mystery, a comedy, a drama, or some combination of the...
View ArticleWhy do we need AI?
by Anonymous Seriously, what's one reason why it's an actual necessity for us as a society to continue to develop and adopt this stupid ass technology? Oh, that's right there isn't one. It's totally...
View ArticleGood Morning, News: Urban Forestry's Getting Sued, No More CAHOOTS in Eugene,...
by Taylor Griggs If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’snews reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The...
View ArticleHear In Portland: Feasting on New Track From Milc, Wynne, and Spinitch
Plus where to catch a Cinco de Mayo cumbia dance party and SiR at the Crystal Ballroom. by Jenni Moore Along with spring being in the air, there’s a ton of unmissable upcoming music happenings in the...
View ArticleShe, They, whatever I want
by Anonymous Hello my fluid open wiggly Portland human people. Please lean towards me and hear my plea for more open-mindedness from the people who demand understanding only for themselves but strict...
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Portlanders Mourn the Loss of Dan Handelman, Pioneer of Police Oversight
Dan Handelman, an ardent police watchdog and co-founder of Portland Copwatch, died Wednesday. by Courtney Vaughn Dan Handelman, an ardent police watchdog and co-founder of Portland Copwatch, died...
View ArticleGood Morning, News: Local Hero of Police Reform Dies, Trump Targets U of O...
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 ArticleRock facts
by Anonymous are you ever like "i wish i could just be a rock instead" and the universe replies through the rustling of trees "but the rock has no sense matrix to understand that it is a rock; its...
View ArticleThanks Obama
by Anonymous I am sick and tired of multimillionaires. People reported to have over 70 million dollars worth of assets as of December 2024, telling me they are gravely concerned about democracy and...
View ArticlePOP QUIZ PDX: Sassy-Ass Trivia About Unhygienic Recycling, the "Witch's...
See how well YOU score on this week's super fun local trivia quiz! by Wm. Steven Humphrey WHAT'S UP, SMARTY BUTT? It's time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week's edition of...
View ArticleThe Top 10 Releases to Seek Out on Record Store Day 2025!
Pharoah Sanders, Charli xcx, Sunn O))), and more to throw on your turntable! by Nolan Parker Record Store Day (RSD)—the Black Friday for music nerds—started out in 2008 as a way to revitalize interest...
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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Deafheaven, Dawes, Momma,...
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 great...
View ArticleDoes 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. by Taylor Griggs When members of Portland’s broader labor ecosystem found out about the city...
View ArticleGang of Four Bassist Dave Allen Has Died
The Portland music juggernaut was 69, and had struggled with dementia. by Nolan Parker On April 5, Portland lost another champion of music with the passing of Dave Allen at 69. Allen was an early...
View ArticleThe Portland Mercury “I, Anonymous” Column
by Anonymous Part on-the-street reporting, Part open-mic night, Part fess-hole, All Portland.
View ArticleTicket Alert: Mac DeMarco, Jessie Reyez, and More Portland Events Going On...
Plus, Barry Manilow and More Event Updates for April 11 by EverOut Staff You heard it here first: Canadian indie rock prince Mac DeMarco is coming to Grand Lodge this autumn to support his upcoming...
View ArticleThe Knowledge
by Anonymous We live in a world where some expect children to advocate for their own safety and well-being. We live in a world where some expect children to fight for their own safety and well-being....
View ArticleGood Morning, News: Portland Victim Calls DA Sentence "Performative Cruelty,"...
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: April 11–13, 2025
Buskathon, Benefit 4 Palestine/Sudan/Congo, and More Cheap & East Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff You already know what time it is. The start of another weekend means we're giving you the...
View ArticleFilm Review: Warfare Ups the Ante of Horror in War Films
Alex Garland and former Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza make us wonder: Can a war film ever actually be anti-war? by Dom Sinacola All war movies are now anti-war movies—that is, if an anti-war movie is measured...
View ArticleThis Week in Portland Food News: A New Cart Pod and Bar, Keeper Coffee...
April 11, 2025 Edition by Janey Wong In this week's batch of food news, we're celebrating the opening of the new cart pod and bar Brooklyn Carreta, grabbing a latte and pastries at Keeper Coffee's new...
View ArticleEdna Turnblad
by Anonymous To the vast unknown, the sacred doubt, The question before the answer, The silence before the word— We speak. We do not know what You are, Or if You are, Or if knowing matters. But in the...
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Coming This MONDAY: The Delicious Fun of the Mercury's PIZZA WEEK!
Specially-crafted, $4 slices at 68 locations, starting April 14! 😋 by Mercury Promotions Let the bells ring and the confetti fall: PIZZA WEEK IS BACK, BAY-BEE! And the best pizza pie makers in Portland...
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