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Spin Cycle: Three Albums of Transition and Calm in...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/03/27

Recent releases from The Delines, Anjimile, and Ora Cogan offer a salve in these changing times.by Ryan J. Prado If music truly is a salve for the weary heart, then I hope we’ve all been slathering it on nice and thick the past couple weeks. With the onrush of spring blossoms and the doldrums of wintertime peacing out in the rearview, it’s a time for transition, and for emphasizing the importance of breathing, of

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Fertile Ground Explores the Final Frontier

Portland Mercury ·

2026/03/27

The new works theater festival takes audiences to the furthest bounds of space. by Andrew Jankowski Spring has sprung, and playwrights spent the winter ensuring that this year’s crop of plays for the Fertile Ground Festival of New Works would have Portland’s theater world buzzing. Nearly 100 productions and readings criss-cross the fest’s schedule—17 days for the 17th year—unfolding at theaters across the Portland

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I know, I know, I know

Portland Mercury ·

2026/03/27

by Anonymous I know it was just a first date. I know we're in times of change. But from the moment I clocked you dripped out in a color-matched outfit, in platform shoes to lift that shortstack — the people call me stylish, but it's your level that I aspire to. When you praised my homemade salsa, I knew I was in trouble. This isn't a missed connection, but a connection I'm finding and seeking every day I wake up. You poet, you seeker,

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Too much Schnitzer

Portland Mercury ·

2026/03/27

by Anonymous While we plebes are expected to be generous that the wealthy elite generously bestow their contributions upon us, sometimes I would like to attend a cultural event or see some art in this town without the name SCHNITZER all over the place. It seems bad that one family has so much influence and sway over the largest cultural institutions in Portland.

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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/03/27

No Kings Protest, Trans Town PDX, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $20 by EverOut Staff Whatcha up to this weekend? We've got some ideas for ya, from the No Kings Protest threepeat to Trans Town PDX and from the Reed Zine Fest to The Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy. Looking for more things to do? Check out our top picks of the week. FRIDAY LIVE MUSIC Dominique & The Diamonds with Emily Love & The

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Good Morning, News! PCC Strike May Impact...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/03/27

by Jeremiah Hayden If you appreciate the Mercury's interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good Morning, Portland: It looks pretty clear out from now until Sunday, when some showers are expected. That's the weather report, let's get to the news. 📰 IN LOCAL

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Get Tickets Quick! The Undisputable Geniuses of...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/03/27

Featuring hosts Adam Pasi and Nariko Ott, Portland's best stand-ups, and super special guest Matt Braunger! 😍 by Wm. Steven Humphrey Let's celebrate, because... IT'S BACK! The biggest night of Portland comedy is returning to Revolution Hall TONIGHT, Friday, March 27! You like laughing your guts out, right? Then you won't want to miss the Portland Mercury’s Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy 2026, featuring

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Ongoing PCC Strike Could Threaten Legal Status of...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/03/27

A strike at Portland Community College could put classes in limbo. For international students, that could mean transferring schools or leaving the country. by Anna Del Savio Thousands of students at Portland Community College are in limbo, with winter classes unfinished and spring classes on hold. Graduation dates, income from on-campus jobs, and financial aid are at risk as faculty and academic professionals begin

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Ticket Alert: Jungle, Bob Dylan, and More Portland...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/03/26

Plus, Myles Smith and More Event Updates for March 26 by EverOut Staff Which shows will you be seated for? Funk trio Jungle announces a new album and upcoming tour with a stop in Portland this fall. Legendary troubadour Bob Dylan takes the Edgefield stage this summer. Plus, British singer-songwriter Myles Smith will support his forthcoming debut album stateside. Read on for details on those and other newly

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A Highly Anticipated New York-Style Bagel Shop Opens...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/03/26

Pipsqueak Bagels will churn out hot bagels on SE Gladstone starting April 11. by Katherine Chew Hamilton Imagine walking to your neighborhood bagel shop or taking a quick ride on the 75 for a hot bagel fresh out of the oven. Cold-fermented, boiled, and baked, so fresh you can eat it untoasted. No, this isn’t New York—if the bagels at Pipsqueak Bagels live up to the hype, then baked dough rings of this caliber will

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Win Tix to On Cinema, Dar...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/03/26

by Mercury Promotions Who's ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland's best concerts and events; our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst... if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making a small monthly contribution to keep us alive and kickin'!) And oh boy, do we have some fun events

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Good Morning, News: Fire at Tom's Restaurant & Bar,...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/03/26

Tom's Bar reopened the same evening. by Suzette Smith If you appreciate the Mercury's interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! [In an extremely nurse Dana Evans voice] Good Morning, Portland! Ooof! It was 37 degrees this morning! Colder than

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Mercury Music Picks: Hardcore Shortiez Destroy HLR,...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/03/26

Plus, Portland Music News and New Music Portland! by Nolan Parker Okay, so who saw Sessa last night at Showdown? Was Sessa's charming stage presence, irresistible Portuguese vocals, and the whole band's groovy sunshine energy to blame for the entire room falling in love with the musicians from São Paulo? Yes. The originals Gal Costa and Marcos Valle would be proud knowing of the work Sessa is doing, carrying on the

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A Portland Curler’s Fight For Her Right to Compete

Portland Mercury ·

2026/03/25

By controlling the purse strings and federal oversight, the Trump administration is upending participation in sports for trans women and girls across the nation—even at amateur and club levels. by Courtney Vaughn March 27: This story has been updated to clarify the circumstances surrounding Maywalt's club membership. Sarah Maywalt remembers finding herself mesmerized while watching a Canadian broadcast

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Good Morning, News: Another Attorney Punished for AI,...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/03/25

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! It's hard to predict what early spring weather will bring, so when the weather apps tell you to expect early morning

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Anatomy of a March Madness Upset

Portland Mercury ·

2026/03/24

Two days of Moda Center Madness inside the student section of High Point University, the school no one in Portland knew about. by Cameron Crowell High Point University (12-seed) is down one with under a minute to go playing the heavily favored University of Wisconsin (5-seed). The High Point Panthers have yet to win a single game in the March Madness NCAA men’s basketball tournament since the tournament’s 1939

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SAVAGE LOVE: Much Obliged

Portland Mercury ·

2026/03/24

She's pregnant and feeling hypersexual—but can't get over being mad at her partner. What to do? by Dan Savage I’m a happily married pregnant woman. My wife and I have had a bit of a slowdown in the sex department, but nothing too worrying considering my “condition.” During this pregnancy I’ve had an increase in libido, but I haven’t shared that with her. We were having some conflict when I started to

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Win Two Free Tickets to See This Friday's Geniuses of...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/03/24

by Wm. Steven Humphrey You like laughing your guts out, right? Then you won't want to miss the Portland Mercury’s Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy 2026, featuring Portland’s funniest people (and hilarious up-and-comers) all on one stage. And it's all going down THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 27 at 8 pm at Revolution Hall! What can you expect? Stand-up comedians, drag artistry, and crazy stuff that defies explanation... all provided by Portland’s

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TriMet, Car Collisions, and Carbon Emission....

Portland Mercury ·

2026/03/24

by Anonymous TriMet Board Members are still taking comments on their eliminations of bus lines and cuts to frequency which will add to congestion, long wait times during a very hot Summer on the way which could kill and certainly make some riders violently ill (my friend puked on the bus after waiting over 20 minutes in a hot sun) , and it will ruin vision zero goals. The Masses in cars will increase if the TriMet board gets its way

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What a delight to see you

Portland Mercury ·

2026/03/24

by Anonymous It's so nice to see you. Happy even with all that this world is. I would love to just sit and talk with you and laugh and embrace all this world could give. Thankful that we can still be friends.

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