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Dead Moon Night Rides Again

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/02

Celebrate Portland's best rock & roll band on October 5 at Cherry Sprout Park. by Nolan Parker At 6 PM on October 5, 2017—just 35 days before Fred Cole’s death—the City of Portland officially decreed the date, and all following October 5’s into perpetuity, an official City holiday: Dead Moon Night. That first Dead Moon Night was celebrated with performances at City Hall, including appearances by Michael

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Ticket Alert: Ghost, The Paper Kites, and More...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/02

Plus, Doja Cat and More Event Updates for October 2 by EverOut Staff It’s time for the first batch of October ticket sales. Swedish heavy metal band Ghost extends their “skeletour” into 2026. Aussie rockers The Paper Kites will hit the road following the release of their forthcoming seventh album, If You Go There, I Hope You Find It. Plus, presale registration for Doja Cat’s Tour Ma Vie closes this Sunday. Read on

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Restaurant Profile: Madrina Is an Ode to Powerful Women

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/02

Lucy De Leon, owner of Salsas Locas and La Patroncita, expands her family legacy with her third restaurant. by Katherine Chew Hamilton A new Mexican restaurant has taken root downtown, right near PSU and the South Park Blocks. Madrina, which opened in late August, offers lunchtime staples like tacos, burritos, and quesadillas in its informal mercadito-themed space during the day. At night, Madrina’s neighboring

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

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/02

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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POP QUIZ PDX: Welcome to "War Ravaged" Portland (and...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/02

See how well you score on this week's super fun trivia quiz! by Wm. Steven Humphrey HEY THERE, BRAINY PANTS! 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 we'll be testing your knowledge on EVERYTHING about King Dipshit (that's Trump) and his plan to deal with "war ravaged" Portland! (I personally haven't

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Good Morning, News: Cops Love Their Overtime, an...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/02

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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Portland Police Will Continue Patrols at ICE...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/02

Records show PPB spent $875K to monitor protests at Portland’s ICE facility in June, before City Council directed the Bureau to redirect its use of overtime hours. by Courtney Vaughn As protests ramp up at Portland’s ICE facility, local police will continue to monitor demonstrations there—but doing so could prove costly. Data shows a significant chunk of Portland Police Bureau’s (PPB) overtime costs over the

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Because Of The Implications

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/02

by Anonymous Lindsey Halligan will accept the Trump pardon, so she's a future criminal?

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In Heart Throb, a Vampire Looks for Love

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/01

The Kickstand Comedy improv show pokes fun at your dating options with group chat humor and a DIY spirit. by Lindsay Costello Dating isn't typically a team sport, but Heart Throb: The Dream Date Show plays by its own chaotic rules. Ten minutes before the show’s September edition began, audience members submitted their relationship “green flags” and “red flags” via a QR code. This edition of the monthly Kickstand

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

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/01

Lorde, Portland Design Month, and More by EverOut Staff Portland takes the season of ghouls and gourds very seriously, but October isn't all Halloween events—the calendar is also filled with concerts, festivals, food & drink events, and tons more. As we do every month, we've compiled the biggest events you need to know about in every genre, from Adam Sandler: You're My Best Friend to Lorde: Ultrasound and from

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Books to Beats: Music in Juvenile Detention

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/01

Ryan J. Prado by Ryan J. Prado Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Center (DEL) abuts high concrete walls, dividing Interstate 84 from Portland’s North Tabor neighborhood. It’s shielded from view, tucked into the kind of street configuration that provokes wrong-turns and dead-ends. As with other reformatories, prisons, or jails, from the outside, the facility looks nondescript, with only a hefty amount of barbed wire

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Good Morning, News: Trump Lists Grievances Against...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/01

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 you, there is no

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Okay Indiana Jones

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/01

by Anonymous I know you feel like a real hero saying you 'won't stay silent' against the 'fascists'. But maybe consider people other than you. Your immigrant neighbors and co-workers risk having their families torn apart if the feds step up their presence in Portland. Maybe smoke some grass and come up with a long-term plan, instead of acting like John Wick and putting all of us at risk, so you can feel cool and say it was 'worth it' for

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“Antifa Hellfire”: Amid Local Uncertainty, White...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/09/30

Trump released a new memo setting his intentions to “crush” Portland’s “radical left.” Oregon leaders hope a lawsuit will prevent National Guard troops from deploying. by Taylor Griggs It’s been a whirlwind few days since Portlanders found out about President Trump’s plan to send the National Guard into the city, with a lot of unknowns about what’s happening and when. Much of the

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Cool Jobs Alert: The Mercury Is Hiring a Social Media...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/09/30

by Mercury Promotions Guys! The Mercury is bursting at the seams and hiring two new positions that you (or someone you know) might be interested in. Check out the job listings for both a Social Media Manager AND a Marketing Manager below, and tell your smart friends! Portland Mercury Social Media Manager: Annual Salary: $70,000 Role Overview The Portland Mercury is seeking a creative and strategic Social Media Manager to grow and engage

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SAVAGE LOVE: Quickies

Portland Mercury ·

2025/09/30

Pearl installation, hubbies on PrEP, and the major differences between molasses and lube in this edition of "Quickies." by Dan Savage 1. How’s anal with someone with pearls in their dick? I’m getting some installed soon. You’re referring to pearling, a body modification where small pearl-like beads are inserted under the skin of the penis. Post-pearling, your cock — to the untrained eye (read: most eyes) — is gonna

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Mercury Music Picks: 8th Annual Dead Moon Night,...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/09/30

Plus Bijoux Cone, the sophisticated sleaze of Minus the Bear, and Portland music news! by Nolan Parker Many life-giving shows have transpired since the last Mercury Music Picks two weeks ago: NxWorries at Crystal, Cosmic Tones Research Trio album release at Hollywood, The Barbaras album release at Showdown, my DJ set at Dream House (plug), Grandaddy at Rev. Hall, Sun Blood Stories at Bunk Bar, 45th Parallel

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Good Morning, News: Oregon Mayors Follow Chicago’s...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/09/30

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! Hopefully you’re safe in a bunker and have appropriate rations to get by. Your trusted Mercury team will be providing

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Ignoring this won't make it go away

Portland Mercury ·

2025/09/30

by Anonymous Imagine thinking ignoring the gestapo will make them stop. We all know Portland has been, not perfect, but not a war zone. The fascists in charge will say whatever they want. There is no rising to the bait. The Mayor, People for Portland, City Council, and Portland Business Alliance are reaping what they have sown. There's a million ways to protest. Get out there and do it. You can make a difference. They're here to

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The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/09/29

This week: Bijoux Cone's benzo-pop, cruelty-free fragrance, and a Portland Poetry Confluence. by Lindsay Costello If you're wondering whether the city is, indeed, "war ravaged," the answer is no, as evidenced by this colossal autumn leaf pile of EVENTS. It's almost October, which is soOoOo crazy if you think about it. Stave off the chill with a hot pile of wings this week, then check out Paul Thomas Anderson's

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