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 The Moth Mainstage on December 10 at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall! Win a pair of tickets to The Moth Mainstage, presented by Literary Arts, happening on Tuesday, December 10 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Hear curated true stories, told live and without notes as they are recorded for future episodes of The Moth Podcast and The Moth Radio Hour in this quintessential Moth experience. Get your tickets now or enter to win a pair here! Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Tues Dec 10, 7:30 pm, $25-$90, all ages • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Sea Caves on December 5 at Mississippi Studios! Portland indie rock outfit Sea Caves celebrates an album release at Mississippi Studios! Enjoy a set of heartfelt songs colored with rich instrumentation, lush harmonies, and catchy melodies. Get your tickets now or enter to win a pair here! Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, Thurs Dec 5, 7:30 pm, $12, 21+ • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Samantha Fish on December 10 at Revolution Hall! Award-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist Samantha Fish joins forces with Cedric Burnside and Jon Spencer! Get ready for an electrifying night of blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll as the Second Annual Shake 'em on Down Tour hits the stage. Don't miss this chance to witness three of the most dynamic and innovative artists in blues rock today! Get your tickets now or enter to win a pair here! Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Tues Dec 10, 8 pm, $45, all ages • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Color Green on December 6 at Mississippi Studios! California-based quartet Color Green developed a word-of-mouth reputation as a dynamic and unpredictable live act, specializing in cosmic jams and earthly melodies. Enjoy their wild, mercurial mix of '60s SoCal folk-rock, '70s classic rock, '80s underground rock, and more! Get your tickets now or enter to win a pair here! Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, Fri Dec 6, 9 pm, $12, 21+ • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Phil Hanley on December 7 (late show) at Aladdin Theater! Beloved for his unique blending of material and crowd interaction (no two of his performances are the same), Phil Hanley’s style can best be described as unpredictably reflective, delivered with sharp accuracy, and rooted in the grand tradition of joke-telling. The early show is SOLD OUT, grab your late show tickets before they’re gone, or enter to win a pair here! Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Sat Dec 7, 10:30 pm, $30-$40, all ages • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Bell Witch on December 12 at Aladdin Theater! PNW doom metal band Bell Witch pushes their boundaries on their new album, The Clandestine Gate—listen LIVE at the Aladdin! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Thurs Dec 12, 8 pm, $25, all ages GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday. Check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!