Who's ready to see some shows? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland's best concerts—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 great shows coming at ya this week! CHECK IT OUT!
ENTER TO WIN FREE TIX to see Ramy Youssef at Aladdin Theater on October 26!
Get ready to laugh, Portland: Ramy Youssef visits Aladdin Theater on October 26! The award-winning stand-up comedian and Hulu star brings his critically-acclaimed comedy to the Aladdin. Tickets are on sale now or enter to win here!
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Wed Oct 26, 8 pm, all ages
ENTER TO WIN FREE TIX to see Grateful Shred at Aladdin Theater on October 21!
Grateful Shred plays Aladdin Theater on October 20 and 21! Visiting on their "West Coast Fadeaway Fall Tour," LA-based Grateful Shred shares wide-open guitar and tripped-out solos for two consecutive nights in Portland. Tickets are on sale now or enter to win here (tickets for Oct 21 show only)!
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Thurs Oct 20, Fri Oct 21, 8 pm $30, all ages
ENTER TO WIN FREE TIX to see Animals As Leaders at Crystal Ballroom on November 1!
Armed with palette-expanding eight-string guitars, rich synths, and pummeling percussive grooves, the trio is beloved by metalheads, aspiring virtuosos, jazz fanatics, and casual listeners alike. As Pitchfork observed, "Animals As Leaders have walked the tightrope between sheer technical virtuosity and actual emotional resonance." Even without vocals, this is intimate, mythmaking music. Tickets are on sale now or enter to win here!
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Tues Nov 1, 8 pm, $29.50-$39.50, all ages
GOOD LUCK, and all winners will be notified by this Thursday. And check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!
