Building a Wall Is One of the Dumbest Ideas in American History
by Ned Lannamann United ArtistsHey Donald,You a movie guy? Do you like movies at all? Okay. I’m guessing you’re not really that much of a movie guy. You’re a busy man, I know. But you’ve, like, at...
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by Christopher Frizzelle "When you lose an election like his," New York Senator Chuck Schumer said this morning, "you can't flinch, you can't ignore it, you need to look it right in the eye and ask...
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by Mercury Staff Earthquake Hurricane Powerhouse local comedy show Earthquake Hurricane returns with a few big changes this week: Mercury-approved, dry-as-fuck stand-up and improviser Katie Nguyen is...
View ArticleCrushing Everyone... with Violins
by Ben Salmon SUBROSA String driven things.Chris Martindale THE FIRST THING you’ll probably notice at a SubRosa show is that three women line the front of the stage. Second, two of them—Kim Pack and...
View ArticleThe Hollywood Theatre's Bringing 70mm Spartacus and Sleeping Beauty to Portland!
by Erik Henriksen Not even the American Apocalypse™ can ruin one of the great, increasingly rare joys of existence—seeing classic films in 70mm. Luckily for Portlanders, the Hollywood Theatre's been...
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by Anonymous Frank Cassano, I unabashedly and wholeheartedly admit my adoration for your brilliant intellect, insightful wit, and uplifting attitude. You are a champion of truth, and a shining beacon...
View ArticleGood Morning, News: Donald Trump, Chloe Eudaly, and an Asshole Deer
by Doug Brown Good morning, Portland. You want some links? I've got some links. Anti-Donald Trump Protesters on Thursday, November 10Doug BrownOut in print yesterday is our story on a week of protests...
View ArticleGas Leak Reported at SW 9th & Alder
by Wm.™ Steven Humphrey Police are assisting @pdxfire and @nwnatural with a gas leak at SW 9th & Alder. Traffic affected in area, some evacuations have been done.— Portland Police...
View ArticleUpcoming Portland Resistance & Rallies
by Mercury Staff GABRIEL GREENWe've written about resisting Trump by donating to crucial organizations, and things you can do now to not feel powerless in these tough times, but if you want to get to...
View ArticleNewt Scamander: He's Basically Doctor Who with Gout
by Bobby Roberts “I'm annoying,” says Eddie Redmayne to Dan Fogler in the opening half-hour of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the first in a five-part Harry Potter prequel series. Redmayne...
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by Elizabeth Mollo Adorn’s Division location will celebrate its second year in business with a party that includes a Mari Lassa trunk show, Alma Chocolate tasting, raffles, prizes, wine, and snacks....
View ArticleSitting Down with Legendary Folk Singer Michael Hurley
by Sam Bovarnick MICHAEL HURLEY Footloose and fancy-free.Sarah TaftWITH KEEN, Lake Tahoe-clear blue eyes and a shy, mischievous smile that reveals a gold-capped incisor, Michael Hurley exudes a boyish...
View ArticleI'm Sorry I Didn't Care
by Anonymous It's not like I don't care or agree but I was more like "shut the fuck up". Any rights movement just seemed loud and whiny. I'm sorry, BLM. I'm sorry Maggie Burnbanke, I'm sorry homeless...
View ArticleTips for Surviving Your Racist Family Thanksgiving
by Andie Main iStock/KarenFoleyPhotography[The following is from Portland's beloved comedian and great American, Andie Main, who also regularly hosts Revolution Comedy, which raises funds for worthy...
View ArticleWhen the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going
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by Mercury Staff Greg Proops You know Greg Proops as the outstanding improviser from Whose Line is it Anyway—but he’s also outstanding in the field of smart, incisive standup comedy AND funny, highly...
View ArticleSavage Love Letter of the Day: Boyfriend on the Menu
by Dan Savage I could use some advice. I've been dating my boyfriend for a while now. Since I'm a very sex-positive girl, I convinced him to finally open up about his fetishes—I could tell he was...
View ArticleYes, There is a Legislative Route to Eliminating the Electoral College. It...
by Megan Burbank The Electoral College is a vestige of slavery that gives a loophole to the presidency to popular-vote losers like Donald Trump and George W. Bush.doublediamondphoto / iStockOver the...
View ArticleOpportunities Abound!
by Anonymous Have you ever dreamed of working a seasonal car-washing job? Ever desired to provide landscaping for rich people who stare at you from their living room windows while you mow their lawn...
View ArticlePickathon Starlight Series, Episode 2: Futurebirds
by Ned Lannamann Anthony PidgeonThe new season of Pickathon's Starlight Series continues today with this terrific video from Futurebirds, shot this past summer at the always-awesome Pickathon...
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