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by Anonymous I just love coming into my backyard to enjoy some quiet and having to listen to your dog bark at the other side of the fence because you don’t know how to train. Yes, bark, bark, bark. And somehow I. who do not have a dog, must listen to yours at the fence…

by Anonymous I thought about sitting in a different booth at first but I thought it’d be weird to sit behind someone sitting at the bar. And I’d be ashamed to move to it at this point. Now I’m stuck with this Karen and Chad behind me. Thank lord I’m not facing them. Just tuning…

Meals 4 Heels, Speed-O Cappuccino, and More by EverOut Staff Happy Pride! It’s a great time to think about how you can put some of your hard-earned dollars toward supporting local LGBTQ-owned businesses, both while you’re out and about this summer and all year long. From Meals 4 Heels to Speed-O Cappuccino, we’ve rounded up…

Fake signage in Southeast Portland aims to deter homeless sites as mayor’s office promises outreach and education is forthcoming. by Courtney Vaughn Two days before new daytime restrictions on homeless camping in Portland are set to go in effect, the city has yet to release any maps or signage clarifying the rules. The city is…

by Anonymous I used to be a driver. I understand this state of mind. The most aggravating thing about drivers is this sense of impatience when I’m on the street trying to walk casually and peacefully. Whether its some driver trying to turn left or right as I’m walking to get across the street with…

Plus, Sarah Clarke co-headlines with Lyle Divinsky, and Mic Check celebrates seven years of showcases and the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. by Jenni Moore Hot enough for ya, music fans? This week we’re swimming in a stunning debut full-length from Portland neo-soul artist Lo Steele, a Sarah Clark co-headliner show at Mississippi Studios, and Mic…

She’s the “other woman,” but wait… it’s more complicated than that. by Dan Savage I’m the other woman in a non-ethical, non-monogamous marriage. His wife doesn’t know. I think my lover’s wife married him to have a family and because they got along well. When I met my lover five years ago, he talked about…

by Anonymous Happy July 4th otherwise be safe don’t do too much drug there’s other ways to enjoy the holiday besides loud bang bang noise Continue Reading at PortlandMercury.com here Top Featured Tags: – Oregon News Press Release Distribution Service

by Wm. Steven Humphrey Who’s ready for a little EEEEVIL? Well, you’re in luck, because Mercury Geniuses of Comedy, Arlo Weierhauser and Kate Murphy, are your hosts for the most diabolical, hilarious, and EVIL live game show in town… TWO EVILS! Join Arlo and Kate as they ask a series of truly evil questions, and…

Snoop Dogg, Waterfront Blues Festival, and More Top Picks by EverOut Staff July is starting off with a bang, with events from Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort, and More: High School Reunion Tour to the Waterfront Blues Festival and from Druski: Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda Tour to Cameron Esposito. For more ideas, check out our…

by Anonymous The reasons for my bad grades in schools is because students cheated off my work. The students stole my work and took credit for my work. Students were stealing my assignments and handing it in for a better grade. I got no credit for the assignments I handed in. I spent long hours…

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…

Crawfish Boils, Donuts, and More by EverOut Staff Independence Day is right around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about procuring some festive food for the occasion. We’ve rounded up some food options around town, from Doe Donuts‘s strawberry basil donuts to P’s and Q’s Market‘s crawfish boil. For more ideas, check out…

by Mercury Promotions It’s HERE! It’s HERE! The coolest, most delicious event of the summer is finally underway! The Portland Mercury, Jim Beam, and our partners at EverOut proudly present the Summer of Slushies—which is underway RIGHT NOW! Get boozy, frozen, custom-made slushies at your favorite bars during the entire month of July—and for only…

by Anonymous What happened to us? Since when is it OK to do last call at 10pm? Pandemic is over. You are in a death spiral. It should not be this hard to get a drink or food after midnight. Portland’s always been a bit sleepy, but this is just embarrassing. Fuck the downtown places,…

Portland Pickles Fourth of July, Summer of Slushies, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff Whether you’re using the long weekend to celebrate the U! S! A! or you’re simply wanting to squeeze in as much summer fun as possible, we’ve got weekend picks for you, from Portland Pickles Fourth of…

by EverOut Staff The Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade is officially July 15–16 this year, when exhibitors, live music and drag shows, food, and more will take over Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Leading up to that, though, there will also be lots of performances, concerts, dance parties, and other Pride events happening all throughout…

Plus, Katt Williams and More Event Updates for June 29 by EverOut Staff Just in time for (Portland) Pride Month, Grammy-winning pop phenom Kim Petras has finally dropped her debut album, and she’s asking fans to Feed the Beast. On the opposite side of the sound spectrum, Shakey Graves will bring his bluesy indie rock…