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by Wm. Steven Humphrey If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from…

Plus, the Barbaras play an unmissable irreverent post-Thanksgiving country show and Fountaine’s “throw away album” catches flame. by Jenni Moore The political climate and sullen vibe in these streets calls for some escapism and we’re fortunate that in an artsy, music-loving town like Portland, there’s never a dull moment. This week, we’re touting an irreverent…

The proposed new rules come after a lawsuit alleging the DEQ failed to hold the former gravel company accountable for Willamette River water quality. by Taylor Griggs For 75 years, Ross Island Sand & Gravel mined the bottom of the Willamette River, significantly altered the habitat of the river near Ross Island. The company ceased…

Set sail on a cheery, holiday river of booze, coming at you December 2-December 8! by Mercury Promotions BEHOLD! It’s the Portland Mercury’s HOLIDAY DRINK WEEK! That’s correct: Get ready for an ENTIRE WEEK (Dec 2-Dec 8) of specially crafted, original holiday themed cocktails mixed by the best bartenders in town… and get this, they’re…

by Taylor Griggs If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’snews reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart,…

Celebrating 20 Years of Sexy, Creative, and Hilarious Short Films!  by Mercury Promotions In 2025, Dan Savage’s HUMP! Film Festival marks a major milestone: 20 years of bringing daring, hilarious, and wildly creative adult short films to audiences worldwide. And now, we’re inviting you—our vibrant community of storytellers, artists, and visionaries—to be part of the magic.…

by Anonymous Up high. The ground may feel unsteady, but it’s just a moment. Don’t let it shake you. Don’t panic. Stay sharp, stay cool, and keep your wits. Remember fear is a liar. Not everything is what it seems. The surface is foam—distractions meant to obscure what matters. Look deeper. It’s not who we…

When he says “eat me,” he means it literally. by Dan Savage Dear Readers: I’m off for Thanksgiving. I was to tempted to re-run this column again — which has the single best Thanksgiving-related question that has ever appeared in an advice column — but I re-ran that column last year. So, instead I’m re-upping…

Cyndi Lauper, Kumail Nanjiani, and More by EverOut Staff This week brings Thanksgiving, plus a bounty of other exciting happenings to be thankful for, from Cyndi Lauper’s Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour to Kumail Nanjiani: Doing This Again and from Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton to the 40th Annual…

by Wm. Steven Humphrey If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits…

by Anonymous Spent most of last night laying awake in bed, lamenting all my setbacks in life and how I haven’t been able to start my life. And worse, I won’t be able to anytime soon. I reach for my phone and the first thing I see is a post that reads: “Remember, no matter…

by Anonymous Explore the Celtic Tree Horoscope, where sacred trees align with the lunar calendar to offer unique insights—at no extra cost to our smart, hardworking friends at the Portland Mercury! Birch: If the moon looks particularly close, be sure to tie your shoelaces extra tight. / Rowan: Long story short, it’d be wise to…

Police say 30 sex providers under the age of 25 were offered trafficking victim services. by Courtney Vaughn A recently retired Portland police sergeant was arrested and charged with soliciting sex services during a recent human trafficking mission targeting prostitution around NE 82nd and NE Sandy Boulevard in outer Northeast Portland. According to Portland Police…

by Suzette Smith The Mercury provides its readers with interesting and useful news & culture reporting every single day. If you appreciate that, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. If you read something you like, something you don’t like but are glad to know about, and/or something you can’t find anywhere else consider a one-time tip. It…

by Anonymous Listen, it’s not because I don’t like you. I do like you. You seem very nice. But I don’t want to see your phone. I don’t want to see the picture you’re going to show me. I definitely don’t want to watch a video. I don’t even want you to look up a…

Set sail on a cheery, holiday river of booze, coming at you December 2-December 8! by Mercury Promotions BEHOLD! It’s the Portland Mercury’s HOLIDAY DRINK WEEK! That’s correct: Get ready for an ENTIRE WEEK (Dec 2-Dec 8) of specially crafted, original holiday themed cocktails mixed by the best bartenders in town… and get this, they’re…

Plus, Jack White and More Event Updates for November 21 by EverOut Staff With a bunch of big names announcing tours this week, it’s like Christmas has come early. Linkin Park has emerged from a seven-year hiatus with new music and a new frontwoman following the tragic death of former vocalist Chester Bennington. Reggaeton prince…