TopFeatured.com

by Anonymous It’s the worst time of the year. Spending time with family not bad, but fuck the stress that goes with it. Don’t want the drama of others politics, I swear to Christ people forget what little they know about driving during the holidays. Food? Traditional spread? Might have been awesome during the great…

by Mercury Promotions BEHOLD! It’s the the Portland Mercury’s HOLIDAY DRINK WEEK! That’s correct: Get ready for an ENTIRE WEEK (November 28-December 4) of specially crafted, original holiday themed cocktails mixed by the best bartenders in town… and get this, they’re only $7 each! We’ve teamed up with the finest bars and restaurants in Portland—along…

Critics of the project argue the state is underestimating the impact of the project. by Isabella Garcia Adding additional lanes to Interstate 5 in the Rose Quarter will have no significant impact on the environment, according to a new environmental assessment from the federal and state transportation departments. Critics of the project believe that the…

It’s still unclear why police decided to shoot Immanueal Jaquez Clark-Johnson, 30. by Alex Zielinski A Portland man named Immanueal Jaquez Clark-Johnson was killed by a Portland police officer early Saturday morning, according to an updated press release from the Portland Police Bureau (PPB).  Per the PPB, officers suspected that Clark-Johnson, 30, was responsible for…

by Anonymous These past couple years have been rough for many of us. We’ve found out who people really were, often with heartbreaking results. But another thing these times of difficulty has done is shown us who the real leaders of our society are. They are the people who are full of kindness and charity.…

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 Afternoon, Portland! Recently, while drunk, I asserted that “all meat is…

ScanFair, Crafty Wonderland, and More by EverOut Staff The supply chain is all sorts of messed up and it’s prime porch thief season, so skip the hassles of holiday shopping and support local businesses with these curated markets featuring the city’s finest vendors, makers, and artisans. From procrastinators to folks looking to support social causes…

Clinton Street Theater has planned a week of Waters’ cult films in his honor. by Suzette Smith Portland holds a lot of love for John Waters. The cult classic film director tours through nearly every winter holiday season, like a scandalous Santa—sans presents, plus vices. However, this year’s John Waters Christmas show on December 1…

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 AFTERNOON, PORTLAND! Attention gift buyers! You need…

by Anonymous Time to offer my personal thanks to all the non-bourgie community-based people and orgs that help preserve Portland’s soul of giving and compassion. Here goes (and apologies to anyone I’ve omitted): JoAnn Hardesty, Central City Concern, the Scanner, the Urban League, the Miracles Club, KMHD’s Baby Boomer and DJ Action Slacks, Sisters of…

by Anonymous I hate space travel. And I’ll probably never get the chance to go to Mars, but if I was offered? At this point? I’d probably go. Sure it’s a hostile frozen dead land with no atmosphere and can kill you with just radiation alone, but what it doesn’t have? Is noise. Our world…

by Mercury Promotions BEHOLD! It’s the the Portland Mercury’s HOLIDAY DRINK WEEK! That’s correct: Get ready for an ENTIRE WEEK (November 28-December 4) of specially crafted, original holiday themed cocktails mixed by the best bartenders in town… and get this, they’re only $7 each! We’ve teamed up with the finest bars and restaurants in Portland—along…

Nico’s Cantina, The Toffee Club, and More by EverOut Staff Soccer (or, if you prefer, football) fanatics all over the world are gearing up for this year’s FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted in Qatar and will run from November 20-December 18. If you’re eager to get out and go scream at a TV…

by Anonymous I experience varying levels of gaiety and joy whenever I ride the bus or MAX in Portland. Having lived in other cities and towns, I can testify to TriMet’s superiority as a tri-metro-wide public transportation system. I mean, I can, literally, travel from one far-flung locale (say, Clackamas or Hillsboro) to the Expo…

by Anonymous If you’re wondering why the hell people can openly and brazenly commit crimes against in the public in open view of the public (like say an insurrection or the murder of people of certain skin tones), there’s a few things you should be looped into. So the basic problem is abuse of power…

Staff at Afuri described working conditions that have been particularly chaotic over the last several months as the company expands in the Portland area. by Abe Asher Workers at the Afuri Ramen and Dumpling restaurant in downtown Portland filed for union recognition with the National Labor Relations Board on Friday. The unionization push at the…

Plus, Aly & AJ and More Event Updates for Nov 17 by EverOut Staff Directioners rejoice! British pop star and former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson will stop by on his Faith In The Future tour next summer. Pop sister duo Aly & AJ have announced their With Love From tour with a Portland stop…

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 AFTERNOON, PORTLAND! Look. You need cool presents…