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[Find the Mercury's Queer Guide in print—available in more than 500 spots citywide!—eds.] Pride is in July again this year, but the queer fun lasts all summer long (and beyond). That’s why our roundup of summer queer events gives you plenty of dance parties, drag shows, and more, as we count down to Pride Weekend. BLOCK PARTY Scandals Patio Parties Scandals, which we will soon have to qualify with “downtown," has embraced the eternal queer. ....
GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It's the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being "the last to know," then be one of the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters! All the latest stories shipped directly to your email's in-box. and then. YOUR HEAD.) • Portland Police Will Get Premium Pay for Joining New Crowd Control Team. ....
When the Mercury first broke the news of a Portland attempt to break the world record for longest drag artist stage show—a collaboration and fundraiser by Wildfang and Darcelle XV Showplace—many performers were yet unconfirmed. But now we have like 50 names, and they are all hot as heck. ....