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 FREE TICKETS to Kitchen Dwellers on Tuesday, December 30 at Revolution Hall! Ring in the New Year with a kaleidoscopic mix of bluegrass, folk and rock from Kitchen Dwellers! The performance veterans visit for two nights with support from Bodhi Mojo. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Tues December 30, 8 pm, $33.23, All Ages   • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Life After Midnight on Wednesday, December 31 at Aladdin Theater! Life During Wartime (Talking Heads Tribute) and Band After Midnight (ABBA Tribute) visit Aladdin Theater for a special New Year’s Eve Celebration! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Wed December 31, 9 pm, $56.30, All Ages   • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Madison Cunningham on Thursday, January 8 at Aladdin Theater! GRAMMY-winning indie folk artist Madison Cunningham shares honest, heartfelt tracks from her brand-new album, Ace! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Thurs Jan 8, 8 pm, $38.08-62.21,  All Ages   • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to The Francos NYE on December 31 at Mission Theater!  São Paulo natives, Johnny Franco and his Real Brother Dom, are shaking up the Portland, Oregon music scene with their charm and charisma. Serving up five-day weekends every week, no stage is too big or too small for their iconic and hilarious brand of entertainment—including, but not limited to, songs. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St, Wed December 31, 10 pm, $25-43.50, All Ages, 21+ to sample   • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present now through February 16 at OMSI! Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface in Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present, an immersive experience for all ages. Through fossils, daily programming, and live animals, you can witness the rise and fall of Earth's most awe-inspiring aquatic creatures and their present-day descendants. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, now through Feb 16, $15-20, All Ages   • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to Adam Ray on Saturday, January 10 at Revolution Hall! A seasoned comedian and actor from Seattle, Adam Ray is renowned for his hilarious character work across television, film, and beyond. Fans know him from Dr. Phil LIVE, Kill Tony, Bad Friends, Curb Your Enthusiasm and much more — catch Adam Ray in Portland on the ‘Who Is Me’ Tour! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Sat January 10, 7 pm, $43.76-56.33, 18+ GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday, and check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury. ...read more read less