by Mercury Promotions 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 per formances! (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 TWO FREE TICKETS to PAM CUT now through March 8 at The Whitsell!  Check out our Maximalist Dreamscapes series this February at the renovated Whitsell Auditorium—including Mulholland Drive, Amadeus, Black Orpheus, Brazil, and more! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave, now through March 8, $10-$35, All Ages Enter to WIN TWO FREE TICKETS to see UPDATING on February 18 at Aladdin Theater! UpDating is the critically-acclaimed New York City-based live dating comedy show bringing two singles on blindfolded first dates in front of live audiences. Dubbed “the most raw dating show in existence,” what follows is a hilarious show with audience participation, raw moments, and relatable feedback on modern romance in real-time with real people. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave, Wed February 18, 8 pm, $44.24+, All Ages Enter to WIN TWO FREE TICKETS to see Cristela Alonzo on February 22 at Aladdin Theater! Beloved for her sharp wit and infectious charm, powerhouse comedian Cristela Alonzo brings hilarious new stand-up to Portland on ‘The Midlife Mixtape Tour!’ Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave, Sun February 22, 7:30 pm, $36.80, All Ages Enter to WIN TWO FREE TICKETS to Patty Griffin and Rickie Lee Jones on February 24 and February 25 at Revolution Hall! GRAMMY winners and Americana icons Patty Griffin and Rickie Lee Jones unite for two nights in Portland! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark Street, Tues February 24 and Wed February 25, 8 pm, $62.23+, All Ages Enter to WIN TWO FREE TICKETS to see Two Feet on March 8 at McMenamins Crystal Ballroom! Zachary William 'Bill' Dess, known by his stage name Two Feet, is an American singer, songwriter, and producer from New York City. A multi-instrumentalist, Dess is one of the few artists today who writes, plays, sings, and produces all his own music in his studio. Reviewers have called his music 'mesmerizing' and noted his 'silky vocals, low-key beat.' He is a blender of genres and makes some of the most raw and original, emotionally alive music today. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, 1332 West Burnside Street, Sun March 8, 8 PM, $37.50+, All Ages GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday, and check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury. ...read more read less