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 Pretty Girls Make Graves on November 15 at Revolution Hall! Post-punk veterans out of Seattle, Pretty Girls Make Graves tour once more following their recent revival (last year) after a hiatus of nearly two decades. Catch the band in full force at Rev Hall! Get your tickets here or enter to win free tix! Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Fri Nov 18, 8 pm, $35, all ages • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Marc Broussard on November 9 at Revolution Hall! Long hailed as a powerhouse vocalist, Marc Broussard’s soulful sound, expressive vocals and sweeping orchestration have mesmerized audiences for over two decades. Now, the renowned blues rock artist returns to Portland for the 20th Anniversary of his sophomore record, Carencro! Hear the album played front to back, along with some other Broussard hits! Get your tickets here or enter to win free tix! Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Sat Nov 9, 8 pm, $30, 21+ • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Two Evils on October 30 at Siren Theater!Mercury Geniuses of Comedy, Arlo Weierhauser and Kate Murphy, are your hosts for the most diabolical, hilarious, and EVIL live game show in town… TWO EVILS! Join Arlo & Kate as they ask a series of truly evil questions, and it’s up to the audience (who will vote on their phones) and our special guest contestant to decide which is the lesser of TWO VERY EVIL ANSWERS. Plus, it's our Halloween episode with guest comedian (and Portland's Funniest Person 2024) Ben Harkins! Get your tickets here or enter to win free tix! The Siren Theater, 3913 N Mississippi, Wed Oct 30, 7:30 pm, $15, all ages (18+ recommended) • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Bear Hands on November 9 at Aladdin Theater! Post-punk electro band Bear Hands makes a highly-anticipated return, hitting the road to celebrate 10 years of their acclaimed sophomore album, Distraction! Get your tickets here or enter to win free tix! Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Fri Nov 15, 8 pm, $30, all ages • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Black Lips on November 9 at Aladdin Theater! Boasting an unapologetic southern-fried twang, The Black Lips’ songcraft and stylistic evolution are as infamous as their now-legendary live shows. Enjoy some of their grimiest, most dangerous, and best songs yet when they visit Portland! Get your tickets here or enter to win free tix! Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Sat Nov 9, 8 pm, $25, all ages • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see The Black Angels on November 10 at Revolution Hall! Austin’s five-piece psych rock masters, The Black Angels return to Portland with cathartic, heavy tunes from their expertly-curated discography. Get your tickets here or enter to win free tix! Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Sun Nov 10, 8 pm, $30, all ages • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see the Ultimate Eagles Tribute on November 27 at Newmark Theater! Don’t miss “Take It To The Limit” – The Ultimate Eagles Tribute in Portland on November 27! Experience the magic of Eagles classics like “Hotel California,” “Desperado,” and more performed live—grab your tickets now for an unforgettable night! Get your tickets here or enter to win free tix! Newmark Theater, 1111 SW Broadway, Wed Nov 27, $40-$60, all ages GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday. Check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!