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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/07/03

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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I feel sick

Portland Mercury ·

2025/07/03

by Anonymous We’re living in the beginning of the new holocaust. I guess some on the other side are still denying the last one, or at least wearing those “six million - not enough” shirts. It has been the standard definition of evil as long as most of us have been alive, but apparently not all all of us. Remember that actor from the mandolorian that got fired because she compared vaccines and mask mandates to gestapo stuff? Doesn’t seem

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Good Morning, News: Hakeem Jeffries Determined to...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/07/03

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! There's plenty to look forward to. Today, we're in for gorgeous weather today, with a high of 78 and a very gentle breeze

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What is your least favorite holiday?

Portland Mercury ·

2025/07/03

by Anonymous 4th of July fireworks desecrate the air, earth and waters of turtle island. The holiday is in commemoration of imperialism. It was an epiphany, seeing the tragedy of Independence Day, and then feeling the immediate pressure to conform, to integrate, to serve the empire.- your local eco-feminist

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Album Review: Swinging's Debut Album Is a Drift Worth...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/07/02

My Bed Is A Boat is a lush, emotionally exacting release from the Portland band. by Lindsay Costello As part of a design contest for students who attend the local after-school music program School of Rock, nine-year-old Jeju painted a field of blue. In the center, a yellow rectangle swims, along with the title of Swinging’s new release, My Bed Is A Boat, in capital letters. The winning cover feels conversant with

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Good Morning, News: Portland Judge vs. ICE Barbie,...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/07/02

by Wm. Steven Humphrey If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there

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Second Run Portland: Days of Heaven Glows Again in 35mm

Portland Mercury ·

2025/07/02

Plus, a queer twist on yakuza inheritance and Chantal Akerman’s mother-daughter meditation hit Portland screens this month. by Lindsay Costello It’s no secret that Portland is a film town. We’re lucky to have a constellation of independent cinemas and DIY programmers keeping the big screens weird, smart, and surprising. But too often, the most interesting films disappear beneath a steaming pile of streaming

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Dinosaurs Deserve So Much Better Than Jurassic World...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/07/01

When Sincaola said "execrable" we knew it was on. by Dom Sinacola Jurassic World Rebirth will bring in a billion dollars at the box office. Which makes this review mostly inconsequential. Look in your heart; you know this to be the case. Despite unanimous critical consensus that the franchise's previous film Jurassic World Dominion (2022) is execrable, it still made somewhere around $1.4 billion. You don’t need me

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The Best Things To Do in Portland This Month: July 2025

Portland Mercury ·

2025/07/01

Project Pabst, World Naked Bike Ride, and More by EverOut Staff Whether July makes you think of hot dogs and fireworks, air-conditioned movie theaters, outdoor concerts and performances, or ice-cold beverages, you'll find tons of things to do this month that will allow you to soak up that coveted Portland sunshine now that summer is in full effect. As we do every month, we've compiled the biggest events you need to

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SAVAGE LOVE: Quickies!

Portland Mercury ·

2025/07/01

Tighty-whiteys, late-blooming bisexuals, dick disposal, and more! by Dan Savage 1. What advice do you have for young people who want to have an open conversation with their partners about changing aspects of their sex life to make it more pleasurable without hurt feelings or awkwardness? What’s more likely to lead to major hurt: A few awkward conversations now that (hopefully) lead to better conversations (and sex)

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Mercury Music Picks: Bijoux Cone Reunites The Mommys,...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/07/01

Plus locals Pale Violet, Shanea, and IX of Swords shred across Portland. by Nolan Parker What a ripper weekend! Homie Fest VI was everything it was supposed to be and so much more—the vibes were truly immaculate. Everyone who was there were homies somehow, and people who didn’t know each other were besties by the end of the second night. Music has such a powerful impact, able to form community in such a short span

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Good Morning, News: ICE's Latest Texting Trap, Trump...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/07/01

by Courtney Vaughn If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is

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Happening Now: It's the Summer of Slushies—Portland’s...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/07/01

Portland's best bartenders concoct one-of-a-kind frozen, boozy treats... all month long! by Mercury Promotions Portland, it's time to raise your cups and brain-freeze responsibly—Summer of Slushies is now underway! For the entire month of July, more than 25 of your favorite bars, restaurants, and cafes across the city are serving up boozy, fruity, slushie creations for just $10 each! From neon-hued nostalgia bombs

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Asylum Seekers Are Being Arrested During Mandatory...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/07/01

A Portland-area man is one of many asylum seekers in Oregon who's being targeted for arrest and deportation without cause. by Courtney Vaughn When Jorge received a text message from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), he panicked. Jorge (a pseudonym being used to protect his identity) immigrated to the US from Nicaragua in late 2021 as an asylum seeker. On June 2, ICE sent a message in Spanish to his cell

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Food Review: Sellwood Is Swimming in Red Sauce

Portland Mercury ·

2025/06/30

Montelupo's third venture goes full Italian American comfort food. by Andrea Damewood We all have an idea of Italian American food, whether that’s from growing up eating genre-defining meals of piccata and eggplant parm in Newark, or from memories of our rushed mothers dumping a jar of Ragu onto boxed spaghetti. But to pull off such comfort classics in a restaurant setting is more of an equation: big portions,

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The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: June 30–July 6

Portland Mercury ·

2025/06/30

This week: Wu-Tang Clan, ceviche, queer cinema, and a friendly reminder not to traumatize dogs. by Lindsay Costello One of your most important missions this week is to find a copy of the Mercury's 2025 Queer Guide, but that'll take you what, a few minutes? That leaves you with roughly 10,076 minutes to fill. Read on for why you should spend at least a few of them listening to hip-hop revolutionaries, watching

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Good Morning, News: Oregon Lawmakers Bungle Transpo...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/06/30

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Moldy Bar

Portland Mercury ·

2025/06/29

by Anonymous I went to a music venue in inner SE last night and was so overwhelmed with toxic mold I had a headache within the minutes. I left. Still have the headache and other symptoms 18 hours later. I am over sensitive to mold due to long term exposure but anyone exposed to mold is getting toxic particles in their bodies. 1/5 people don’t metabolize them. Few people get as sick as I do. All are affected. My friend asked the door

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Hurry Up and Eat, Portland! The Mercury's NACHO WEEK...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/06/29

Fill up your hungry belly with delish, creative nachos from the city's best chefs! by Mercury Promotions Oh, hello... and hurrah! It’s time for the Portland Mercury’s Nacho Week! Not only are nachos the platonic ideal of bar food, they also present a wonderful canvas for creativity: Crunchy tortilla chips (or tots or what have you) provide a base for whatever toppings your heart desires! The Portland Mercury’s

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

Portland Mercury ·

2025/06/27

Good in the Hood, Portland All Nations Canoe Family Day, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15by EverOut Staff Gear up for another gorgeous weekend with our cheap and easy guide, which features events from Good in the Hood Multicultural Festival to Portland All Nations Canoe Family Day and from My People's Market 16 to the SE Industrial Dock Party. For more suggestions, check out our top event picks of the

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