The Top 29 Events in Portland This Week: May 30–June 4, 2023

Portland Mercury 5/30 7:01A EverOut Staff

The National, Boba Dash, and More Top Picks by EverOut Staff Wake up, bestie...a new batch of EverOut's top picks has dropped, with events from The National to The Cure and from Boba Dash to Garbage with Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds and...

Good Morning, News: Social Service Workers Want Better Paying Government Contracts, the Deadly Cost...

Portland Mercury 5/30 4:40A Courtney Vaughn

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...

This Thursday! It's the Devilish Fun of "Two Evils with Arlo & Kate!" (Special Guest: Nariko Ott!)

Portland Mercury 5/29 9:00A Wm. Steven Humphrey

It s audience vs. a special guest comedian in a devilishly fun game of good vs. evil! by Wm. Steven Humphrey Who's ready for a little EEEEVIL ? Well, you're in luck, because Mercury Geniuses of Comedy, Arlo Weierhauser and Kate Murphy, are your...

Color Theory Gym Car Beepers

Portland Mercury 5/29 7:22A Anonymous

by Anonymous As soon as I saw the dreaded color of the cult like gym started construction in my neighborhood, I knew my rent was going to go up. But anyway. I have to walk by the windows and every. fucking. time. I do if I even slightly hesitate,...

THE TRASH REPORT: Debt Ceiling, Toilets, and Bears, Oh My!

Portland Mercury 5/29 7:00A Elinor Jones

by Elinor Jones Good morning, Trash Pandas, and welcome to another Trash Report! It's me, Elinor Jones , ready to either hold your earrings or hold back your hair, depending on how the week goes....

Nonprofits Say Social Service Workers Are Dangerously Close To Needing Services They’re Paid To...

Portland Mercury 5/29 5:00A Abe Asher

Community organizations call on city, counties to build better wages into nonprofit contracts. by Abe Asher A group of community-based organizations in the Portland area are calling on elected officials in city and county governments to raise the...

That Time Again

Portland Mercury 5/28 5:30A Anonymous

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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Wheeler's Criminalization of the Homeless, PBOT's Dire Straits, and (More...

Portland Mercury 5/28 4:50A Wm. Steven Humphrey

by Wm. Steven Humphrey GOOD 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...

Just do your best

Portland Mercury 5/27 9:12A Anonymous

by Anonymous Anonymous, I'm reaching out because I'm increasingly concerned about someone we both know. It seems they may be involved in a highly controlling group or manipulative community. It's important for us to offer support and...

A Rode Too Far

Portland Mercury 5/27 7:01A Anonymous

by Anonymous I just caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and yeah I get it. Sexy Beast. It just always reminds me of the people that don't get to have this , Especially today, as I am above and beyond. Sexy. Sometimes you just have to stare...

Please Mister Postman

Portland Mercury 5/26 2:00P Anonymous

by Anonymous In the perilous realm of modern media, the erosion of journalistic objectivity threatens the very essence of our profession. As PR agencies, celebrity connections, and personal biases wield their corrupting influence, truth and...

City Leaders Lambast Joint Office of Homeless Services, Call For Heightened Budget Scrutiny

Portland Mercury 5/26 1:49P Courtney Vaughn

Multnomah County chair says county should kick in $20 million toward city s mass alternative shelter sites. by Courtney Vaughn Amid recent efforts to more aggressively stifle street camping in Portland and put a visible dent in the region’s...

Prepare Your Tummy for the Mercury's SANDWICH WEEK—Coming at You June 5-11!

Portland Mercury 5/26 10:52A Mercury Promotions

Creative sandwich creations from Portland's best sammy shops for only $8 each? YES, PLEASE! by Mercury Promotions IT'S A FACT: The pinnacle of human ingenuity is undoubtedly THE SANDWICH. And at long last, it's time to celebrate humankind's...

Kickstand Announces Comedy in the Park 2023, New Brick and Mortar Location

Portland Mercury 5/26 10:30A Suzette Smith

The Portland comedy nonprofit hopes to parlay love for their free weekly park events into fundraising a permanent indoor space for the fall. by Suzette Smith It's fucking beautiful out today—would be a good day to have Comedy in the Park, right? ...

This Week In Portland Food News

Portland Mercury 5/26 8:14A EverOut Staff

Taquitos, Pancakes, and Spritzes by EverOut Staff Go ahead, let out an exhale: There's only a handful of hours between you and Memorial Day weekend. If you're staying in town and want to luxuriate in some edible delights, read on for some of the...