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Portland music duo Wonderly committed some ironic irony reversals in their new music video—for their cover of Billie Eilish’s “Getting Older.” by Suzette Smith Into the narrows of 45th parallel winter mornings and early sunsets, Portland two piece Wonderly just dropped a little joy—in the form of a music video for their cover of Billie…

by Anonymous As we were leaving a shopping complex, my 3-year-old decided to let loose the most epic tantrum ever, insisting on wanting to stay while we truly needed to leave. They were fighting me, using every ounce of their strength to pull away from my firm grasp in this very busy parking lot, so…

by Anonymous The store is packed, the lines are endless. You have a full grocery cart and all your reusable bags are filthy. And then you stand there, watching me scan and bag all your stuff. You remark how busy the store is, how tired everyone must be, how hard everyone must be working- and…

Wild Arts Festival, St. Johns Plaza Tree Lighting, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff This weekend marks the calm before the Thanksgiving storm—enjoy it with cheap and cheerful events from the Wild Arts Festival to St. Johns Plaza’s Annual Tree Lighting and from Soul Conversation: Living History in Albina to…

by Anonymous Pay attention! So many people sauntering leisurely through crosswalks looking at their phones. That’s Darwinian asf. Special shoutout to the Mom carrying a very small baby, walking very slowly looking down at her screen as the light turned green and she didn’t even notice. Continue Reading at PortlandMercury.com here Top Featured Tags: -…

The strike is still ongoing, but concerns about students meeting educational requirements are taking hold. by Taylor Griggs While recent bargaining developments may increase the chances of Portland Public Schools (PPS) students being back in school before the end of November, the PPS teachers’ strike— currently on day 12— is already one of the longest…

by Mercury Promotions BEHOLD! It’s the Portland Mercury’s HOLIDAY DRINK WEEK! That’s correct: Get ready for an ENTIRE WEEK (November 27-December 3) of specially crafted, original holiday themed cocktails mixed by the best bartenders in town… and get this, they’re only $8 each! We’ve teamed up with the finest bars and restaurants in Portland—with support…

Plus, More Event Updates for November 16 by EverOut Staff We’re here to remind you that Alanis Morissette is coming to Portland next summer with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and Morgan Wade. Electropop brothers AJR have also penned in a local stop on their Maybe Man tour. And, get your Christmas list ready—Hozier, Sammy…

With Thanksgiving Break days away, PPS and the teachers’ union still haven’t reached a contract agreement. City officials hope fast-tracked clean energy funds will help. by Taylor Griggs Update: Portland Public Schools announced late Thursday that students will not return to school until at least November 27. Educators from Portland Public Schools (PPS) began their…

by Anonymous I bet most married people in OR don’t know that the standard for alimony is HALF the length of your marriage. Be prepared for your ex to fuck up your shit when they lawyer up- Public service announcement Continue Reading at PortlandMercury.com here Top Featured Tags: – Oregon News Press Release Distribution Service

Plus, Portland rapper Jordan Fletcher on a stacked Kelly’s bill, and the Oregon Symphony’s adds more diverse holiday concerts. by Jenni Moore Our swift immersion into the busy holiday season means a slow season—for concerts and releases—is also upon us. Still, there’s a local rap show to get into next week, a Cameroonian-American multi-instrumentalist pushing…

The latest film by Portlander Todd Haynes “May December” remixes the real-life story of Seattle-area teacher, who was arrested for having a sexual relationship with one of her students. The mood, at first, is difficult to discern. Then, not five minutes in, there’s a crash zoom on Julianne Moore as she glances in her fridge…

Welcome the carnage of the holidays with our annual guide! by Wm. Steven Humphrey Folks, the holiday season has officially arrived and it’s time to welcome the CHAOS! Busy at work? Well, that’s too fucking bad… because THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE! Got some personal problems and you need just a little time and space so…