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Ticket Alert: Halsey, The Lumineers, and More...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/20

Plus, The Fray and More Event Updates for February 20 by EverOut Staff Another week, another batch of ticket drops: Pop chameleon Halsey will perform her “last trick” at Cascades Amphitheater this summer. Folk-pop duo the Lumineers bring their Automatic world tour to Bend over two nights in August. Plus, alt-rock tearjerkers the Fray will hit the road in honor of the 20th anniversary of their debut album How to

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The Monkey Is a Comedy About Horror Film Body Counts

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/20

The new work from Longlegs director Osgood Perkins helps us laugh at the meaninglessness of life. by Dom Sinacola Depending on how one wants to categorize ground chuck, at least two people in The Monkey are ground into it. The first is the victim of a horse stampede, and the other becomes a meaty mess via lawnmower. We learn about the former when a sleeping bag is casually overturned, slopping out smushed

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

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/20

by Wm. Steven Humphrey 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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POP QUIZ PDX: Movies Made In Oregon, Creative Trump...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/20

See how well YOU score on Portland's funnest trivia quiz! by Wm. Steven Humphrey HEY, SMARTY 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 in this edition, we're testing your knowledge on a variety of topics including Hollywood sequels of Oregon-made movies, creative expletives to shout at Trump, and a nice big

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Good Morning, News: Disgraced Oregon Judge to Join...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/20

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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Meet the New Boss

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/20

by Anonymous They are kind and caring. They help people without a second thought. They have a strong, nerdy side that embraces geek culture. They have a healthy appreciate of scifi and quality comedy. They are reliable and consistent. They take responsibility for the world around them. They are better with numbers and budgets. They are good at communicating, even when its hard. They support personal growth and pursue their own goals with

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Pickathon Hopes To Raise $1 Million by March

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/19

Survey shows attendees prefer the farm fest indie and eco-friendly, but will they support with their wallets? by Robert Ham News from Pickathon HQ over the past year has been almost entirely positive. The 2024 edition of the festival was another success thanks to killer performances from another impressively diverse lineup that included Bonnie “Prince” Billy, jazz explorers Irreversible Entanglements, psych rockers

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Why RFK Isn’t a Joke

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/19

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is defiantly ignorant—which is why he's so dangerous. by Vivian McCall Get your yucks out. Worm guy is funny. Worm guy is ridiculous. Ha ha ha ha ha therewasafuckingworminhisbrainorsohesays. Last week, the Senate actually confirmed Robert “The Worm” F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. A vaccine skeptic and conspiracy theorist is the most powerful health official

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Good Morning, News: Lori Chavez-DeRemer Gets Grilled,...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/19

by Taylor Griggs 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

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To everything turn, turn, turn

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/19

by Anonymous Why anonymous? Because I’m discreet. Because I believe in giving people a chance. Discretion isn’t about fear; it’s about knowing when and how to engage. I’ve seen the consequences of misplaced trust, and I know the value of protecting my own space. Anonymity allows me to participate without assumptions or outside pressures distorting the conversation. I also believe that people should have the opportunity to fix things

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“Right-Wing DEI”

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/15

by AnonymousI saw a pundit use this phrase: “right-wing DEI”. It wasn’t entirely clear what they meant, but the intent seemed to be to highlight fascist nepotism. It stuck in my head because it was so nonsensical. Why are fascists opposed to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Is it because they have some secret alternate theory of diversity? Of course not. It’s because they’re segregationists.

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Stanky Feet Twins at Cinema 21

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/15

by Anonymous Yours were the sweetest Valentine everyone in the matinee for the shorts could have asked for. Thanks for shedding the shoes to share it with us all.

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As Oregonians Take to the Streets to Protest Trump...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/14

Oregon has signed on to five multi-state lawsuits challenging recent presidential executive orders on birthright citizenship, DOGE, federal funding, and health care. by Courtney Vaughn Update, February 14: As of Friday, February 14, a federal judge granted a temporary restraining order to block the withholding of federal funds from health institutions that provide gender-affirming care. Originally published:

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Any Hope for the "Land of the Free"?

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/14

by Anonymous God, it's hard to take in the awfulness and dread of daily headlines in the new Tesla-enhanced Trumpville! But, yet, I see glimpses of a better America at times. This week's (2/13) Multnomah County Democrats' meeting was more worthwhile than many in the past. Three meaty resolutions passed easily. One was a policy statement for Congress that called for no new arms to Israel, as the human rights violations of its Gaza

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Portland Sledding Photos With Sound Effects

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/14

SHOOP, BYZAA, WOASH by Suzette Smith SHOOP - SUZETTE SMITH BYZAAA - SUZETTE SMITH WOASH - SUZETTE SMITH WAAAH - TAYLOR GRIGGS EEEEEE - TAYLOR GRIGGS SHAWOO! - SUZETTE SMITH YOOOO - SUZETTE SMITH UWUUUU - SUZETTE SMITH GRUNT - SUZETTE SMITH SHOOF - SUZETTE SMITH DUCK INTENSIFIES - SUZETTE SMITH HUFF - TAYLOR GRIGGS ZIPP - TAYLOR GRIGGS WHOA-OA-OAH - SUZETTE SMITH

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This Week in Portland Food News

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/14

Mushroom Coffee, Scallops Casino, and Dubai Sundaes by EverOut Staff Happy Valentine's Day! Stay warm and cozy inside with our roundup of the latest food news, from a vintage-inspired bar to Steeplejack's new location. For more ideas, check out our Valentine's Day recs and our food and drink guide. OPENINGS Good MeasureThis new greengrocer, deli, coffee shop, and natural wine retailer hosted its grand opening in

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New Housing Committee Takes on Portland's...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/14

City Councilor Angelita Morillo says she'll introduce a policy to ban anti-competitive rental price-fixing software. by Courtney Vaughn Portland city councilors provided inklings of their first legislative work this week, signaling their intent to address construction permitting, rental pricing, and residential vacancy rates as key tools to address the city’s housing affordability crisis. The first round of

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Near, far, wherever you are

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/14

by Anonymous There was a time when our paths ran side by side, when love, however brief or lasting, was something we shared. That time was real, and it mattered. Love always does. If life has taught me anything, it is that love comes in many forms, and it never truly leaves us. It changes, softens, deepens, and sometimes drifts into memory, but it remains part of who we are. I hope that wherever life has taken you, love finds you in ways

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

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/14

Reputation vs. Lover - a Taylor Swift-ish Party, Portland Winter Light Festival, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff This weekend, hit up your Valentine/Galentine/Palentine and rendezvous at cheap and cheerful events from Reputation vs. Lover - a Taylor Swift-ish Party to a Lunar New Year Food Fest and from Live Action Oscar Nominated Short Films to the final weekend of the Portland Winter

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Good Morning, News: Snow to Melt, RFK Confirmed as...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/14

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. Good Morning, Portland! It's Valentimes Day. Portland Public Schools are closed, along with a bunch of other schools. ALSO, Monday is President's Day some schools will be closed for that too. Hope you like your kids; let's get at the

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