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Hate to break it to ya, but there’s officially only four weekends left in summer. Take advantage of our dwindling sunny days at cheap and cheerful events from the Hawthorne Street Fair to the Volume Bomb Block Party IX and from Log Lady Day to the Smile Boat Parade along the North Waterfront. For more […] The post The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Aug 21–23, 2026…
Oregonians are increasingly coming to understand the state’s racist history. From its Black exclusion laws, enacted in the mid-to-late 1800s, that banned Black Americans from settling within Oregon’s borders to the practice of redlining, which segregated neighborhoods and kept minorities from growing financial stability, we do not lack for examples of prejudice emanating from positions […] The…
Portland’s only sit-down Guatemalan restaurant is hiding in plain sight right on Alberta Street. By day, the space is home to RJ Skillets, a popular Mexican and Oaxacan brunch spot that serves stellar chilaquiles and all manner of brunch cocktails. At dinner time, it transforms into Cocina de Mary, serving Guatemalan dishes like pepián de […] The post Cocina de Mary Serves Hard-to-Find Guatemalan…
If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good morning, Portland! It’s looking to stay hot today and cool a bit over the weekend, before popping back up to the high 80s early […] The post Good Morning News: Christine Drazen “Ballot…
Tony is a remarkably lowkey film about a pretty unremarkable man. It’s also a biopic of Anthony Bourdain—prematurely departed but forever adored chef and documentarian. If you know anything about Bourdain, you might imagine a biopic with a sharper palate. Instead, and especially when the film is really cooking, all sense of the celebrity is more […] The post <i>Tony</i> Serves Up a Feast of Fresh,…
Despite her own legislative efforts for more stringent requirements to cast a ballot in Oregon, Christine Drazan’s campaign is utilizing the state’s current vote-by-mail system to potentially boost her chances of winning. Despite her previous efforts to nix Oregon’s vote-by-mail system, Senator Drazan’s gubernatorial campaign staffers say they intend to operate as an unofficial ballot […] The post…
“He’s here, he’s there, he’s every-f*cking-where!” Brett Goldstein, the actor, writer, and comedian who plays lovable grump Roy Kent on Ted Lasso, brings his new Sex, Death and Small Talk stand-up show to Portland. Underground hyperpop hip-hop artist Lucy Bedroque drops a new single from their upcoming album alongside a fall tour announcement. Plus, Mexican […] The post Ticket Alert: Brett…
On August 1, 1960, Lloyd Center—a new, massive shopping center in Northeast Portland—opened its doors to the public. This midcentury modern cathedral to American consumer culture housed more than 70 stores, with larger department names at its cardinal anchors and smaller shops mixed in along the “malls,” all connecting at a then-outdoor ice skating rink. […] The post A Lloyd Center Elegy in Photos…
The roller coaster ride that is Portland’s restaurant world continued this summer, but August saw a lot more openings than closings. Downtown, in particular, is seeing renewed attention in the form of major chefs taking over and opening restaurants in hotels and sprawling venues. Here are some of the biggest openings of the last few […] The post What’s New in Portland Food: Chef Jack Strong at the…
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 […] The post FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Win Tix to…
OH HELLO, SMARTY BUTT! It’s time to put that brainy-brain to the test with this edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our local, sassy-ass trivia quiz. And this week we’ll see how much YOU know about unaccompanied animals on the bus, the secret language of billionaires, and things that “blowed up” or should be “blowed up.” 🤯 But first, […] The post POP QUIZ PDX: That Blowed Up Good! appeared first on Portland…
If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good Morning, Portland! Ooo-itty! This is some nice weather we’re having. Soon we’ll have to go back to checking for rain percentage every day. (20? […] The post Good Morning, News: US Debt…
On August 16, while the former box stores of the abandoned Lloyd Center mall collected dust awaiting demolition, spectators lined up two deep on NE Multnomah. They banged on barricades, devoured free hot dogs in Holladay Park, and sipped lagers in the beer garden. Above, a few dozen more lined the roof of a long […] The post Lloyd’s Last Laps appeared first on Portland Mercury .
[Got an anonymous confession or rant you just have to share with the world? Submit it to I, Anonymous HERE!—eds] Hey. When I met you I was wildly attracted to your individuality. I live with a huge crush on you for only a reason my reptilian brain knows. But having admired you for a while, all […] The post EEK! Look Within! appeared first on Portland Mercury .
[Got an anonymous confession or rant you just have to share with the world? Submit it to I, Anonymous HERE!—eds] Listen, I know everyone is wary of AI and is tired of seeing design slop but lighting up some person running a food cart because they made an AI menu is just losing the plot. How […] The post Fucking Relax appeared first on Portland Mercury .
“I’m never gonna know you now, but I’m gonna love you anyhow,” Elliott Smith sings on “Waltz #2,” the first single from his ’98 album XO. The poignant lines could also describe the attitude of biographer Jamie Fisher, as she fell in love with Smith’s timeless music and then set out to get to know […] The post A New Elliott Smith Biography To Break Your Heart and Make You Smile appeared first on…
Hello Mercury readers, Starly Lou Riggs here! I just moved back to Portland after traipsing around Brazil for the past few years (yes, I do speak Portuguese!) and I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be joining the team as the new music editor. You might see me around town at shows or screaming with my […] The post Introducing the <i>Portland Mercury</i>’s New Music Editor, Starly Lou Riggs!…
Though it sits on a busy stretch of NE Sandy Boulevard, Dark Future can be tricky to find. But I duck through the door of all-ages vegan punk/metal venue Black Water and hook a left into its adjacent record store by the same name—more specifically, the dedicated shop-within-a-shop that takes up about a third of […] The post Portland’s Coolest Game Shop Hides in Black Water’s Record Store appeared…
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! Happy hump day. Not to jinx anything, but we’ve […] The post Good Morning, News: Canadian Tariffs…
In 2023, Multnomah County filed a nearly $52 billion lawsuit against more than a dozen major oil and gas companies, hoping to hold them responsible for climate change and its local impacts. Now, as Oregonians grapple with a historically dire wildfire season and other worsening climate impacts, oil companies want to get the case dropped. […] The post Multnomah County Sued Fossil Fuel Companies for…
I’m going through a really difficult time, and I could really use some perspective. I’m a gay 47-year-old man with a husband of 25+ years. We have two young children in the house. My husband and I are monogamish, and our relationship is okay. Not great, not terrible. Up until about three years ago, I was […] The post SAVAGE LOVE: The Bends appeared first on Portland Mercury .
If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good morning, Portland! Expect sunny skies in the mid-80s today. I don’t have much else to say about the weather, so let’s quickly move onto […] The post Good Morning, News: Water Tower…
