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The Top 39 Events in Portland This Week: Aug 5–11, 2024

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/05

The Best Day Ever Fest, Olivia Rodrigo, and More by EverOut Staff This week'll get by with a little help from its friends (that's us)! We’re lending a schedule-planning hand with suggested events from The Best Day Ever Fest to Olivia Rodrigo and from the Providence Bridge Pedal & Stride to RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars LIVE. For a look at what the rest of the month has in store, check out our August events

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THE TRASH REPORT: Flag Girlies, Cheese Girlies, and...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/05

Get ready to dive into an Olympic-size pool of hot gossip! by Elinor Jones Hi Trash Pandas! Welcome back to the Trash Report. I'm Portland's best kept secret, Elinor Jones. We're at the point in summer when it's been hot enough for long enough that this weekend I thought about chopping off my hair, to which my male partner said "hmm yeah I could see that," and thank GOD for girlfriends who could shake me by the

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Good Morning, News: Street Racing Event Foiled,...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/05

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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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: The Reluctant "Democrat,"...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/04

by Wm. Steven HumphreyGOOD 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 stories shipped directly to your email's in-box... and then... YOUR HEAD.) • City Commissioner Receives Frosty Reception at County Democrats

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The Olympics

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/04

by Anonymous First of all, why aren't the Russians there? North Korea is there! Iran is there! The Chinese are there, but they're not as much fun to beat as the Russians. Wouldn't the Simone Biles scores feel better if there were a bunch of Russians frowning at her. They're probably worried the Russians would poison people or whatever. Other than that, Olympics are cool. Lots of jokes that I wouldn't even risk on "I Anonymous". But it's

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Four Frosty Desserts to Try in Portland Right Now

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/03

Kakigori, Cendol, and More by EverOut Staff When the weather heats up, my primary concern becomes how to consume sugary ice in every form possible. Here are four of my favorite frosty desserts across Portland to cool you down, from kakigori to cendol and beyond. SoenThe Japanese comfort food spot Soen, housed inside Courier Coffee, serves kakigori, a type of Japanese shaved ice, seasonally. Owner Sakiko-Soen, who

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This Week In Portland Food News

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/02

Fifty Licks Opens a Truck, Xiao Ye Does Lunch, and Cafe Olli Plans to Expand by EverOut Staff Welcome to August! We're starting the month off strong with a Fifty Licks ice cream truck, Xiao Ye's new summer lunch service, and updates on an upcoming snack shop and Cafe Olli spinoff. Read on for all of that and more of the latest food news. NEW OPENINGS & RETURNS Fifty LicksGood news for fans of the local ice cream

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

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/02

Coraline's Curious Cat Trail, Chinese Festival, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff If you've had A Week (you know the kind), we've got dozens of cheap and easy suggestions to help you unwind this weekend. Read on for everything from Coraline's Curious Cat Trail to CATVIDEOFEST 2024 and from the Chinese Festival to Obon Fest. For more ideas, check out our guide to the top events of the week

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Good Morning, News: TriMet Board Majority Avoids...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/02

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White Knights

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/02

by Anonymous So tired of white dudes crying about their privilege being shown to them. Quit your bitching and comparing yourself to minority groups in your distress. It’s not the same. Instead of crying about it, listen to what’s being said. And for fucks sake, use that privilege to empower those not like you. Without all the ego, and demand that you’re owed cuz you did something. It’s a thankless existence and not one you’re accustomed

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Majority of TriMet Board Members Don't Ride Public...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/01

Four out of seven board members never tapped their TriMet ID cards last year, records show. One critic says it makes the members unfit to serve. by Taylor Griggs Updated: August 1, 7 pm The TriMet Board of Directors is responsible for making key decisions for Portland’s public transit agency, affecting everybody who rides the system every day. But according to TriMet ridership records, only two of the agency’s six

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Ticket Alert: Katie Gavin, Blxst, and More Portland...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/01

Plus, Hillary Clinton and More Event Updates for August 1 by EverOut Staff MUNA frontwoman Katie Gavin is coming to Portland this fall to support her folky debut solo album, What a Relief. Los Angeles-based rapper Blxst will also stop by on his I’ll Always Come Find You tour. Plus, Hillary Clinton will girlboss her way into town to remind you to clean out your email inbox. Read on for details on those and other

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

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/01

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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The Best Things To Do in Portland This Month: August...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/01

Olivia Rodrigo, Rockstar Energy Open, and More by EverOut Staff Whether you revel in or dread the dog days of summer, the August events calendar is bringing the heat. We've compiled the biggest events in live music, performance, food, and more to give you a sense of the month ahead, so keep scrolling for deets on everything from the PDX Adult Soapbox Derby to the Rockstar Energy Open, from Olivia Rodrigo to the Foo

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Good Morning, News: If Wheeler Can't Jail Homeless...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/01

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The Mercury's Guide to Pickathon 2024: Nine Music...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/01

The forecast for this year's Pickathon looks temperate compared to the past two scorchers, but the line-up is looking hotter than ever. Here are nine picks from the Mercury's music nerds. See you in the forest! Sitting at your desk waiting to fuck off and get in a field? Here are the Mercury's music picks for Pickathon 2024. Fight us in the comments. I love talking about music. by Mark Lore Beloved Portland-area

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You Gave Me Chocolates at PDX

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/01

by Anonymous On the note you gave me you signed off as "Stacy". I was the woman crying at gate C7 at PDX on 7/29. My husband killed himself a month ago. We loved and cared for each other greatly, but he could no longer fight against his depression. I was attempting to board a flight that my friend kindly bought me a ticket for to visit her and her family in LA. When I got to the airport, I realized I wasn't ready to come back to an empty

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The I, Anonymous Post o' the Week: An Important PSA

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/31

by Anonymous From the I, Anonymous Blog: I was biking home from work. You were laying on the sidewalk unconscious, your two friends hovering over you—concerned, panicked. I pulled over to see if they needed help and offered my Narcan. Your friends had just given you a second Narcan dose. You looked pale and gray. I checked your pulse and was relieved to feel that it was still strong, but your breathing was raspy and shallow. Someone

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Carry Narcan

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/31

by Anonymous I was biking home from work. You were laying on the sidewalk unconscious, your two friends hovering over you—concerned, panicked. I pulled over to see if they needed help and offered my Narcan. Your friends had just given you a second Narcan dose. You looked pale and gray. I checked your pulse and was relieved to feel that it was still strong, but your breathing was raspy and shallow. Someone else had called 911, and we were

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Good Morning, News: Gonzalez Gets Booed by MultCo...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/31

by Taylor Griggs If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, jam-packed event calendars, our spicy news roundups, 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

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