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In this week’s column: “After two sexless decades, how can I let my partner know my needs aren’t being met?” by Dan Savage I have a partner of several decades who needs me, as I am his primary caregiver and he’s been going through a prolonged health crisis. But we have been sexless for two…

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! Two wonderful things happened last weekend: The…

Six, the Pearl District Beer and Arts Fest, and More Top Picks by EverOut Staff Like always, you can count on us to fill you in on the crème de la crème of events. This week, our picks include everything from Six to the Pearl District Beer and Arts Fest to StarChefs Rising Stars Restaurant…

by Anonymous Ok. Next time I walk into a restaurant and get the side eye from a hostess at the front of the house (yes, you, restaurant on SE Division) who seats me in the back corner near the open kitchen ( 2nd time in a row this has happened) where all the clanging and…

Plus, The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show and More Event Updates for July 20 by EverOut Staff Certified “boss chick” Saweetie will tap in to Portland with help from YG and Tyga. Alt-J will also stop by this December to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut album An Awesome Wave. Plus, The Jinkx &…

Tiger Tiger Fest, HONK! PDX, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff Not everyone wants to break the bank for big-price tag events, and that’s totally valid! We’ve got you covered with cheap and easy events from Tiger Tiger Fest to Picklefest Beerfest and from a Women’s World Cup Watch Party…

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…

The Barbie Rave, Ice Cream, and More by EverOut Staff Hi Barbie! Local venues are gearing up for the July 21 release of Greta Gerwig’s incoming pop culture phenomenon by featuring some events and food and drink specials with serious Kenergy. Don your favorite shade of pink and get ready to go party. FOOD AND…

by Wm. Steven Humphrey QUERY: Do you like or LOVE nachos? ANSWER: You flippin’ LOVE ‘EM! So get ready to get very excited, because from NOW through Sunday, July 23, the Portland Mercury celebrates the return of NACHO WEEK! That’s right! For one week only, Portland’s fave restaurants will be serving up specially crafted, full-sized…

Prosecutors asked judge for lengthy sentence, citing Toese’s history of violence and arrest at politically-charged riots led by the Proud Boys. by Courtney Vaughn Tusitala “Tiny” Toese will serve nearly eight years in prison for his involvement in a 2021 Proud Boys brawl with antifascists, after a sentencing decision by Judge Amy Baggio Friday, July…

A fire at a former Kmart building earlier this week spread toxic ash around the neighborhood. Nearby residents say it’s another example of “repeated trauma” at the site. by Taylor Griggs When a former Kmart building in a vacant lot at Northeast 122nd Avenue and Sandy Boulevard went up in flames Wednesday, residents of the…

The Sports Bra, Away Days Brewing Co., and More by EverOut Staff In our opinion, the Women’s World Cup deserves more attention and enthusiasm than the controversial men’s version we kept hearing about last winter. This year, the top women’s teams from around the world face off in Australia and New Zealand over the course of…

There’s a new question for music critics to argue about: What’s hotter—the cover of Wynne’s new EP or her jaw-dropping tracks? This week we ponder such unknowables while looking into a bevy of new content from artists Hear in Portland. by Jenni Moore Summer is trucking right along, and I hope people are saving a…

by Wm. Steven Humphrey QUERY: Do you like or LOVE nachos? ANSWER: You flippin’ LOVE ‘EM! So get ready to get very excited, because from NOW through Sunday, July 23, the Portland Mercury celebrates the return of NACHO WEEK! That’s right! For one week only, Portland’s fave restaurants will be serving up specially crafted, full-sized…