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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 and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst… if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making a small monthly contribution to keep us alive and kickin’!) And oh boy, do we have some fun events coming at ya this week! CHECK IT OUT!

• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see MAITA on December 13 at Mississippi Studios!

Celebrating their brand-new LP, want, Eugene indie rock outfit MAITA returns to Mississippi Studios! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!

Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, Fri Dec 13, 8 pm, $18, 21+

• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see The Cabin Project on December 19 at Mississippi Studios!

The Cabin Project—a group of all women and non-binary Portland-based musicians —celebrates 15 years as a band! This musical hybrid of orchestral folk, rock, and indie is grounded in haunting choruses, harmonies, and orchestral elements. They celebrated their very first album release at Mississippi Studios—see the band once more as they recognize 15 years! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!

Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, Thurs Dec 19, 8 pm, $20, 21+

• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Livingston Taylor & Loudon Wainwright on December 13 at Aladdin Theater!

Livingston Taylor and Loudon Wainwright III co-headline in Portland! Enjoy upbeat storytelling and touching ballads when these two iconic American songwriters team up for an evening of music. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie,  Fri Dec 13, 7 pm, $45, all ages

• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Bridge City Sinners on December 28 at Crystal Ballroom!

The Bridge City Sinners span the continuum from prohibition-era jazz to Appalachian death folk. This traditional string band lineup bends the meaning of the word genre, playing festivals from Punk Rock Bowling, to Muddy Roots, to Oregon’s Bluegrass String Summit. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!

Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Sat Dec 28, 8 pm, $30-$45, all ages

• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Paula Poundstone on December 14 at Aladdin Theater!

Known for her smart humor and a spontaneous wit, comedian Paula Poundstone is quick on her feet, “improvis[ing] with the crowd like a jazz musician” (Boston Globe). She’s made appearances on late night television and performed at the White House—catch Poundstone LIVE when she visits the Aladdin! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Sat Dec 14, 8 pm, $40, all ages

GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday. Check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!