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 eventsāour 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 coming at ya this week! CHECK IT OUT!
ā¢ Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Kamasi Washington on June 2 at the Crystal Ballroom!Ā
Kamasi Washington is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader born and raised in Los Angeles. His three bodies of work to date include The Epic,Ā Harmony of Difference (an EP originally commissioned for the 2017 Whitney Biennial), and Heaven and Earth, all of which are among the most acclaimed of this century. His new album Fearless Movement, inspired by dance and the birth of his first daughter, is out now. Get your tickets now or enter to win free tix here!
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Sun June 2, 8 pm, $40-$50, all ages
ā¢ Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Parliament Funkadelic ft. George Clinton on June 14 at the Crystal Ballroom!
George Clinton is one of the foremost innovators of funk music, and was the mastermind behind the bands Parliament and Funkadelic and captured 40 hit R&B singles, including No. 1 hits "Flashlight," "One Nation Under a Groove," "Aqua Boogie," and "(Not Just) Knee Deep." Don't miss your chance to celebrate 50 years of funk! Get your tickets now or enter to win free tix here!
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Fri June 14, 8 pm, $55-$70, 21+
ā¢ Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see The Prids on May 25 at Polaris Hall!
The Prids play Polaris Hall on May 25th! One of Portlandās longest running bands, DIY dark pop outfit The Prids share swirling pop songcraft and air-brushed punk melodies from their best and most cohesive album yet, Do I Look Like Iām In Love? Get your tickets now or enter to win free tix here!
Polaris Hall, 635 N Killingsworth Ct, Sat May 25, 8 pm, $16, 21+
ā¢ Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to seeĀ This Will Destroy You on May 25 at Aladdin Theater!
This Will Destroy You plays Aladdin Theater on May 25! Atmospheric post-rock outfit This Will Destroy You visits in celebration of the 10 Year Anniversary of their acclaimed LP, Tunnel Blanket. Get your tickets now or enter to win free tix here!
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Sat May 25, 8 pm, $25, all ages
ā¢ Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see the Sabertooth Festival on May 31-June 1 at the Crystal Ballroom!
Sabertooth psychedelic stoner rock festival draws nigh! Catch two full nights of rock on two stages, and enjoy beer brewed on site in collab with Sabertooth bands. Featuring Black Mountain, Blackwater Holylight, Death Valley Girls, and more! Get your tickets now or enter to win free tix here!
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Fri May 31 & Sat June 1, $40-$85, 21+
GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday. Check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!
