Jim Gaffigan, Sudan Archives, and More Top Picks by EverOut Staff Step one: Peruse our list of can’t-miss events, which includes gems like Sudan Archives, Jim Gaffigan, Fall Out Boy, and more. Step two: Enjoy yourself at said events. Step three: Thank us later. MONDAY LIVE MUSIC Damian + Stephen Marley: Traffic Jam 2024Former Stranger…
YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Rideshare Drivers Protest, a Delicious Dinner Spot, and a Timbers Preview
by Wm. Steven Humphrey GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It’s the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being “the last to know,” then be one of the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters! All the latest…
POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy Ass Trivia About KILLERS (of the Sports, Animal, and Serial Variety)
See how well YOU score on this week’s local quiz! by Wm. Steven Humphrey HEY THERE, BRAINY BUTT! It’s time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week’s edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our weekly, local, sassy-ass trivia quiz. And this week, your brain will be tested on how much you know…
Drown, F*ckface
by Anonymous Heyo random dude on the street corner, I’m really sorry I splashed you. I was driving, I didn’t realize how deep the puddle was, I didn’t really clock my speed and I meant the “I’m sorry!” I yelled as I went past. Based on your language the puddle via myself got you good.…
LAST CHANCE! Take the Mercury’s 2024 SEX SURVEY!
It’s anonymous, so tell us EVERYTHING! Deadline is TODAY, Friday Feb 23! by Wm. Steven Humphrey HEY SEXY PERSON! It’s once again the horniest time of year—which means the annual Mercury SEX SURVEY is live, and ready for you to fill out and enjoy! What’s the sexiest thing you did in 2023? Do you use…
Good Morning, News: Approaching Two Years of War in Ukraine, Our 2024 Timbers Season Preview, and Why Is Everyone Talking About Discover Card?
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! Weather forecast for today is high 50s. You may…
Let’s Eat! The Portland Mercury’s Sandwich Week Ends This Sunday! 🏃♀️😍🥪
44 paths diverged in the woods, and at the end of each was a Mercury Sandwich Week Sandwich. SANDWICH SANDWICH SANDWICH SANDWICH SANDWICH SANDWICH SANDWICH SANDWICH SANDWICH SANDWICH where you—our passionate, snacky readers—can choose from 47 different sandwiches, at 47 different locations. by Mercury Promotions Every day, in the United States, an adult person has…
Proposed Ballot Measure Would Tank Portland’s New Police Accountability Board
A pro-cop attorney wants voters to throw out a police oversight measure approved in 2020, and return to the status quo. by Courtney Vaughn A new ballot initiative seeks to overhaul and water down a police accountability measure that was approved by a large majority of voters in 2020. The Portland city auditor’s office is…
Theater Review: Shaking the Tree Explores the Overlap Between Posession and Inspiration
Even if you’re not a fan of poetry, you can still appreciate the horror in Portland Playright Ken Yoshikawa’s We Wrote This With You in Mind. by Suzette Smith How you react to the set of We Wrote This With You in Mind, a new play at Shaking the Tree Theatre, might speak volumes about…
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Feb 23-25, 2024
Turn! Turn! Turn! 10th Anniversary Benefit Bash, Celebrating Bob Moore, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff It’s the weekend—you deserve to take a load off, and your wallet deserves a break, too. Achieve the perfect balance of fun and frugal with events from Turn! Turn! Turn! 10th Anniversary Benefit Bash…
Ticket Alert: Pearl Jam, Dan + Shay, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week
Plus, PDX Live and More Event Updates for February 22 by EverOut Staff Seattle-born grunge icons Pearl Jam are coming to Portland this spring to support their forthcoming new album, Dark Matter. Country pop duo Dan + Shay have announced a stop in Ridgefield this September. Plus, PDX Live will bring acts including the Japanese…
Will the Timbers Show Up? A 2024 Season Preview
Will the mistakes of last season continue to haunt the Timbers? And is it a new day for the Thorns? by Abe Asher The Portland Timbers’ 2023 season ended early in embarrassing fashion last November with a lopsided loss at Providence Park that ended the team’s playoff hopes. When the dust settled, 2023 was the…
Theater Review: Oregon Ballet Theatre’s Peter Pan Is Exciting for Kids and Enthralling for Adults
Children taking umbrage at the theater have, once again, found their voices elevated in the careful reviews of critic Robert Ham. by Robert Ham Since his arrival in this world in 1902 via the pen of Scottish writer J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan has proven to be one of fiction’s most malleable characters. He has inspired…
Charter Reform: City Approves Lucrative Salary, Severance Packages for Temporary Managers
Portland’s new governing structure calls for a handful of deputy city administrators. Commissioners aren’t sure they can recruit them. by Courtney Vaughn Portland is one step closer to transitioning control of city operations from elected politicians to professional managers. Portland City Council approved the city’s human resources department to hire five interim deputy city administrators…
Film Review: In The Taste of Things Simple Pleasures Shine
Trần Anh Hùng’s portrait of 19th century French countryside haute cuisine sizzles with scintillating restraint. by Julianne Bell Early on in The Taste of Things, a renowned chef asks a young culinary prodigy to taste a consommé and note how the flavor has changed. The prodigy concludes that it’s become less strong, and the chef…
This Week on the Savage Love Podcast: Men and Feet
Plus on the Magnum: “Going Solo” with Peter McGraw by Mercury Promotions Why is it always men that are into foot fetishes? And speaking of feet, a woman has a pair of fetish shoes that no longer fit. She wants to make sure they go to a loving home, but how? Our guest this week…
Portland Rideshare Drivers Call for Government Reform to Fix Unfair Working Conditions
Workers cite low pay, a lack of fare transparency, and differences in worker protections in Oregon and Washington. Advocates say the path to change is through government action. by Taylor Griggs Bob Nesbitt had a long career in sales. After retirement, he turned to the gig economy to earn some extra income. Nesbitt, now 75,…
Savage Love: Routine Maintenance
Maintenance sex: A necessary (often fun) chore or nonconsensual nonsense? Dan Savage weighs in. by Dan Savage [I’m off this week. Please enjoy this column that originally ran in December of 2014. — Dan] What is your stance on maintenance sex? I’d never thought about the issue until reading Amy Poehler’s new memoir. I didn’t…
L’Orange Culinary Delights Linger on the Mind
Portland winery restaurant L’Orange is French, it’s Pacific Northwest, it’s a little bit Mediterranean depending on the mood, and it’s probably food critic Andrea Damewood’s favorite new restaurant. Chef Joel Stocks can charge a mint for his cooking, but at L’Orange, no entree tops $29, with portions that are right sized to allow you to…
Prolab Dance’s Latest Work Unfolded Physically, Virtually, and Upon the Ceiling of Kendall Planetarium
New work from local arts group ProLab Dance, “when we were Ocean” unfolded physically, virtually, and upon the ceiling of Kendall Planetarium. Critic Robert Ham was delighted by it, even as he was surprised by the number of children in attendance—and how much they also seemed to enjoy it. by Robert Ham A pre-recorded announcement…
The Top 36 Events in Portland This Week: Feb 19–25, 2024
Mahalia, Peter Pan, and More Top Picks by EverOut Staff We’ve taken stock of everything that happening this week and handpicked the very best things to do, from Mahalia: In Real Life to Blackstar Symphony: The Music Of David Bowie with John Cameron Mitchell and from Peter Pan to The Psychology of Serial Killers. MONDAY…
THE TRASH REPORT: Trump’s Cute Shoes, Zendaya’s Shiny Suit, and K. Stew’s Perfect Jock Strap
by Elinor Jones What’s happening, hot stuffs? Welcome to The Trash Report: President’s Day Edition! Today we’ll be asking the hottest question: WWGWD? Yes, Trash Pandas, that’s What Would George Washington do? Warning: the Founding Fathers were problematic to say the least, so he will be a bad judge. Today is one of those holidays…
