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The hilarious debut film feature from Vera Drew, The People’s Joker, packs a lot into its 92-minute runtime—action, animation, DC comic parody deep cuts, some truly vicious and necessary jabs at some of SNL’s current stars, and a healthy scattering of blink-and-you’ll-miss-it asides. There’s been a lot of hype surrounding the pop culture parody coming…

Norris will become the club’s technical director; General Manager Karina LeBlanc promises “global search” for new head coach. by Abe Asher Mike Norris is out as Portland Thorns head coach just four games into the 2024 NWSL season, the club announced on Tuesday.  Norris, who served just over a year as head coach, is being…

Guest starring super special guest comedian ZAK TOSCANI! 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, hilarious, and…

Her boyfriend wants permission to hire sex workers. Is this a case of irreconcilable differences? by Dan Savage My boyfriend wants my permission to see sex workers. He did this quite a bit before we were together. He goes to Canada, where it’s legal and supposedly safer. He says he’s just trying to be open…

Chastity Belt, Record Store Day, and More Top Picks by EverOut Staff Clear your calendar: With events like Record Store Day 2024 and stoner-friendly festivities like 420 Toke-Tacular 2: Electric Bongaloo in 16mm, this week is sure to be packed. We’ve gathered those, plus more of the best things to do, from Chastity Belt to…

Whether you’re into sci-fi, romance, or weirdness, Portland has a bookstore for YOU! by Lindsay Costello [Welcome to our second annual “SAY NICE THINGS ABOUT PORTLAND” issue! Read it online here, or if you like physical, paper-y things, you can find it in more than 50 locations all around the city!—eds] As someone who briefly…

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 making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good Morning, Portland! It’s Friday. And looking at the weather, it’s just…

Indie rockers reflect on 30 years as a band, and why they still call Portland home. by Courtney Vaughn [Welcome to our second annual “SAY NICE THINGS ABOUT PORTLAND” issue! Read it online here, or if you like physical, paper-y things, you can find it in more than 50 locations all around the city!—eds] Fourteen…

As Portland prepares to slash bureau budgets ahead of 2024-25 fiscal year, residents make their case for investments in alternative response programs and gun violence reduction. by Courtney Vaughn As the city of Portland prepares to make deep cuts to avoid a projected budget deficit for the 2024-25 fiscal year, Portlanders are pressuring city council…

Paris, Texas, Cherry Blossom Bazaar, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff Take a break from doing your taxes and go have some thrifty fun this weekend. We’ve gathered all the best events under $15, from Sci-Fi Film Festival 2024 to Cherry Blossom Bazaar and from Paris, Texas to Piano Queen. For…

by Wm. Steven Humphrey Let the bells ring and the confetti fall: PIZZA WEEK IS BACK, BAY-BEE! And the best pizza pie makers in Portland are ready to strut their pizza stuff!  So starting MONDAY April 15 until SUNDAY April 21, the Portland Mercury‘s Pizza Week will make its long-awaited return, giving pizza-loving Mercury readers…

It’s time to take Portland back from the buttholes. Here’s how. by Wm. Steven Humphrey First of all, thanks to everyone who’s been saying nice things about Portland! And to those who’ve been spreading all those bad vibes? Hello… YOU ARE THE PROBLEM. (Don’t worry, I’ll get to the identities of these “problem people” in…

A former Portlander returns to survey the city’s damage—and rebirth. by Ian Karmel I sat in my car outside of the Mercury offices. It was the beginning of March and I was afraid to open my door. It was raining—the kind of rain that’s hard to be romantic about even when you’re perpetually homesick. The…

Plus, soul singer-songwriter Julia Logue at Jack London Revue, and we hear Kyle Smyle Again. by Jenni Moore It’s starting to feel a lot like spring, and we’re basking in all the projects blossoming in our music scene. We recently had the pleasure of celebrating Jonny Cool’s contribution to Ella Mai’s single “DMFU,” which reached…

Like Gabrielle waiting for the metaphorical “beast” to swallow her whole, with a Bertrand Bonello joint you’re always prepared for something to happen, for the whole film to veer into terrain both surreal and unsettling. Like Léa Seydoux waiting for the metaphorical “beast” to swallow her whole, with a Bertrand Bonello joint you’re always prepared…

Guest starring super special guest comedian ZAK TOSCANI! 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, hilarious, and…