by Wm. Steven Humphrey 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 coming at ya this week! CHECK IT OUT! • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Shannon and the Clams on October 13 at Revolution Hall! Over the last decade, Shannon & the Clams have released six albums of Bay Area vintage garage-rock, and developed a zealous following that craves their particular authenticity and punk ferocity. Their last appearance at Rev Hall SOLD OUT, so get your tickets now, or enter to win here! Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Sun Oct 13, 8 pm, $30, all ages • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Soul Asylum on October 8 at Revolution Hall! Critically-acclaimed worldwide, GRAMMY-winning and multi-platinum selling rock band Soul Asylum visits Rev Hall on the "Slowly But Shirley" Tour! The Juliana Hatfield Three also celebrates 30 years of Become What You Are. Get your tickets now, or enter to win here! Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Tues Oct 8, 8 pm, $40, 21+ • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see The Psychedelic Furs & The Jesus and Mary Chain on October 30 at Crystal Ballroom! One of the most influential bands of their generation and beyond, The Jesus and Mary Chain mark their 40th anniversary in 2024. The intense, sometimes brutal, often darkly romantic music they make has always felt like past, present and future smashed together, alchemising into something startling. The Psychedelic Furs' influence since arriving on the post-punk scorched earth landscape four decades ago has reverberated and resonated among all those who cherish the sweet-and-sour spot where rawness and romanticism meet. Get your tickets now, or enter to win here! Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Wed Oct 30, 7 pm, $65-$95, all ages • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see The Weather Machine on October 11 at Mission Theater! One part soulful longing, two parts theatrical glam, and a heaping spoonful of retro-nostalgia indie-rock abandon, The Weather Machine is a tasty, wholesome audio treat. Get your tickets now, or enter to win here! Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan, Fri Oct 11, 8 pm, $15-$20, all ages • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Malcolm Gladwell on October 15 at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall! Literary Arts presents Malcolm Gladwell in conversation about his latest book, Revenge of the Tipping Point, at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on October 15. Winner receives a pair of premium tickets that include a copy of the book. Get your tickets now, or enter to win here! Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Tues Oct 15, 7:30 pm, $25-$90, all ages • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Marky Ramone on October 9 at Crystal Ballroom!  Marky Ramone is best known for the 15 years he spent drumming for the legendary Ramones, and with no signs of slowing down he continues to tour the world with his band. Get your tickets now, or enter to win here! Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Wed Oct 9, 8 pm, $32.50-$35, all ages GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday. Check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!