The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! TGIF! Let’s get into the headlines: In local news: • If you’re looking for laughs this weekend, comedian Jacqueline Novak is bringing her one-woman show Get On Your Knees to Revolution Hall.