Shortly after the governor ordered state troopers to help patrol downtown Portland, police report multi-agency fentanyl bust. by Courtney Vaughn Roughly two weeks after announcing a new partnership to patrol downtown Portland by bike and crack down on fentanyl, Portland Police Bureau (PPB) and Oregon State Police (OSP) reported eight arrests and the confiscation of…
Hear In Portland: Mal London Drops a New Single and Headlines the Thesis in November
Bad Bunny’s Portland show tickets are in the wind; Moorea Masa and the Mood’s latest track is “Magic.” by Jenni Moore This week the cold rolled in to duet with Portland’s seasonally appropriate perma-rain. And while we want you to stay warm, we also want you soaking in these listen-worthy happenings in Portland’s active music…
Don’t Miss the Next Hilarious Edition of “TWO EVILS”—the Interactive Live Comedy Game Show!
With special guest contestant/comedian Kirsten Kuppenbender from Lez Stand Up! by Wm. Steven Humphrey Are you looking for a hilarious, live comedy show where YOU can walk away with a fabulous PRIZE (or two)? Well, you’re in luck, because Mercury Geniuses of Comedy, Arlo Weierhauser and Kate Murphy, are your hosts for the most diabolical,…
Good Morning, News: Portland Mass Murder Suspect Had a Cannibal Dad, Pilots on Mushrooms, and House Set to Vote on Newest Republican A-Hole
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! Things could get a little…
Theater Review: Portland Center Stage’s Hair “Lets the Sunshine In”
Audiences will likely remember “Hair” as the musical with naked people in it before they recall its iconic songs, like “Aquarius” and “Let the Sunshine In,” trailblazing racial inclusiveness, and unquestionably relevant anti-war message. Portland Center Stage’s rendition of “Hair” soars, thanks to an übertalented and charming cast, who are matched by a stellar band…
Savage Love: A New Dom
He has dreams of being a Dom, but there are… complications. What can he do to prepare? by Dan Savage I am a 36-year-old reader, a recent subscriber to your column, and a gay man from Europe. I had a late coming out a few years ago, due to some financial and social constraints. I…
Good Morning, News: Attempted Sabotage Lands Plane at PDX, Apple’s Rotten Move, and No, Virginia, There Is No Speaker Yet.
by Courtney Vaughn 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 officially T-minus seven days until Halloween. Do you…
The Top 50 Events in Portland This Week: Oct 23–29, 2023
Angel Olsen, Kim Petras, and More Top Picks by EverOut Staff Take a peek at our top picks guide if you’re having a tricky time deciding what to do this week—we’ve gathered an assortment of treats, from Angel Olsen to Kim Petras: Feed The Beast World Tour, and from the ’90s Halloween Costume Glow Ball…
Good Morning, News: Teachers Vote to Strike, Downtown Portland Busier Than Previously Reported, and T. Swift Drops a New Handshake
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! Enjoy your partly sunny day…
Missed connection at Bagby Springs
by Anonymous We had a nice chat at the Bagby hot springs on 10/21. I was there with two lifetime& brother-like friends, our friendship follows us from our small town. I came in for the weekend, this springs has been on my list for some time. Your Irish+Aussie accent & travel insights made me want…
YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Teachers Consider Strike, Taylor Swift Is Bigger Than Ever, and Hollywood Celebs… Near YOU!
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 know,” then be one of the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters! All the latest…
POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy-Ass Trivia About Oregon’s Hollywood Celebrities (Who Have Met ME!)
See how well YOU score on this week’s star-studded local trivia quiz! by Wm. Steven Humphrey GOOD DAY, BRAINY BUTT! It’s time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week’s edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our weekly, local, sassy-ass trivia quiz. And this week, your smart brain will be tested on how…
Hear in Portland: Dress Up Like a Record for Mississippi Records
A fire repair benefit for Mississippi Records challenges you to dress like our favorite (or not!) album cover Dial into the slowed down + reverb version of Karma Rivera and Chilifa Nem’s “Taraji P” We consider Providence Park’s recently announced glow-up possibilities Get into the music news—Hear in Portland by Jenni Moore There’s more than…
UPDATE: As Portland Public Schools and Teachers Union Stall on Negotiations, District Prepares for Unprecedented Strike
Despite offers of higher salaries, the school district and teachers union remain hundreds of millions of dollars apart in contract negotiations. by Taylor Griggs Update October 20, 10:50 am: Members of the Portland Association of Teachers (PAT) voted to authorize a strike. According to PAT, out of the 93 percent of members who participated in…
FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to the Portland Erotic Ball!
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 readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst… if you want to say thanks to the…
About Your Husband
by Anonymous Your husband has raw sex with guys he meets at the gym. I have receipts if you want to see them but you can probably find some on his phone. He has a second line he uses to text guys off the record, and he may still have videos of us fucking. He…
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Oct 20–22, 2023
West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta, Scary Dairy in the Square, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff An early wave of Halloween events is coming through this weekend, with cheap thrills from the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta to Scary Dairy in the Square! and from opening weekend of Killers of…
Good Morning, News: Israel Bombs Southern Gaza (Where It Told Refugees To Go), Jim Jordan Fails to Claim House Speaker Position for a Third Time, and PPS Strike Looms Closer
by Suzette Smith Your contribution to the Mercury supports our editorial team. We try to ask unobtrusively, but there have been a couple surveys where an overwhelming number of readers said we should remind them more. The Mercury believes in Portland and smart, local journalism—we also like fun, sex, and staying curious about one another. Without you, there is no us.…
Legacy Health Security Guards Tackled, Tased Man While Pointing Weapon at Bystanders
Amid heightened security following the death of a hospital guard, officers at Legacy Emanuel tased and arrested a man, alleging assault. by Courtney Vaughn Just two months after security guards at Legacy Health hospitals were equipped with taser guns, a man was tackled and tased by security guards outside Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North…
Ticket Alert: Bad Bunny, Jacob Collier, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week
Plus, Sasha Colby and More Event Updates for October 19 by EverOut Staff Criminally talented Latin trap rapper Bad Bunny has proved that he is indeed “Mr. October” with the announcement of his Most Wanted tour. Genre-bending musician Jacob Collier will travel across the pond to get the audience involved during one of his signature…
10 Soups to Try in Portland This Fall
Tomato Soup, Celeriac Chowder, and More by EverOut Staff Soup season is upon us, and it’s time once again to huddle around steaming, restorative broths and stews. For your consideration, we’ve gathered 10 options that are sure to have you muttering “Good soup” to yourself. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide.…
See Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour as Big as You Can
The movie version of the exorbitantly-priced stadium show is an equalizer. by Suzette Smith In the opening moments of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, the 33-year-old superstar whips her head around to make eye contact with the camera. She’s presented in such detail that we can see the light reflecting off her sequin bodysuit glimmer…
