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Baller Gimbap, Whipped Camembert, and More by EverOut Staff What are you doing New Year’s Eve? Restaurants across the city are planning spectacular soirees that deliver glamour with a twist of idiosyncratic Portland style, from Han Oak‘s “baller gimbap” karaoke party to Gabbiano’s Big Night homage to Gado Gado‘s rice table service. For more ideas,…

Santa Clones, BIPOC Children’s Book Fair, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff There’s only three more sleeps ’til Christmas! And between now and then, there’s plenty to amuse you and your loved ones, from the return of the Santa Clones to FAM JAM // Pee-Wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special and from…

Grand jury acquits officers who killed Manny Ellis The hawt new trend in offices is offices. Oh hello, a Big Biden weed pardon It’s Good Morning, News! 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 consider…

From our Hear in Portland music column this week: Untraditional Christmas songs from notable locals Your last a chance to relax to live music before Christmas craziness hits Portlanders can see Y La Bamba in January—as part of Portland Music Month! by Jenni Moore As holiday celebrations ramp up this week, we’re recommending a couple…

by Wm. Steven Humphrey Looking for some excellent last minute holiday gift ideas that everyone will love? Then give them tickets to see the upcoming HUMP! Film Festival and/or annual Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy show! HUMP! is a lovingly curated festival of short erotic films made by real people for real people. The filmmakers and…

Prosecutors say two Multnomah County corrections deputies failed to perform their job duties, contributing to two inmate deaths. Seven inmates have died in the county’s jails this year. by Courtney Vaughn This story has been updated to correct information about which inmate deaths were linked to the indictments, and provide more information about those who…

by Courtney Vaughn GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! It’s December 20. This is your gentle reminder that there are less than five days left to finish any holiday shopping, including food for any feasts. I’m not ready to arm wrestle anyone over the last Tofurky or the fattest sweet potatoes at the grocery store, so please do…

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 a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support!  GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! It’s the last ~real~ week of December…

Pink Martini, Portland Cello Project, and More Top Picks by EverOut Staff This week brings winter solstice, Christmas Eve, and a whole host of festivities to partake in, from Festivus For The Rest Of Us At Hey Love to Grand Amari’s Feast of the Seven Fishes and from Pink Martini: Home(town) for the Holidays with…

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 consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! And ohhhhhhhhhh SHIT. Christmas is…

by Anonymous I lost all respect for a person who I thought I knew. This person is running for a city council seat. He is in the closet about being a Republican. Never mentions it at get-togethers but it’s evident through his IG. Ok, Free country. But do you have to support Trump and his…

Novick is running to represent District 3, after a former stint on Portland City Council. by Courtney Vaughn Steve Novick says he’s ready to return to Portland City Hall. On Friday, the former city commissioner announced his campaign for District 3, representing a broad swath of inner Southeast Portland that stretches east to I-205 and…