If you're reading this, I assume you were good little Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy fans and Krampus didn't make a stop at your house last night. Or, if you're like me, the holiday demon knows enough about you to steer clear of your house!
Suzy gets a basket of fruit from Krampus because she reads
The Shadow Over Portland every week!
Taking her to Hell would be like a vacation!!
Either way, you have plenty of opportunities to get a picture with Krampus all over the Pacific Northwest. You'll find a few in this edition of the Weekly Update, and even more on the
Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar.
But the fun doesn't stop with demonic photographs. You'll find plenty of opportunities to catch
Die Hard on the big screen, and on STAGE, this month.
The Joy Cinema and Pub in Tigard, OR, just announced a
Holiday Sing-Along coming December 23, along with a screening of
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians! Oh, you'll find plenty of great ways to spend the holidays without the usual tidings of comfort and joy at The Shadow Over Portland!
But it doesn't stop on December 31! On the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar, you find an ever growing list of great events coming to the Pacific Northwest. Be sure to keep checking back for all the details on movies, conventions, stage shows and much more. You'll feel jolly well into the New Year!!
Don't forget, listing your event on the site is easy and FREE! Just email me at shadowoverportland@live.com with the details and promotional artwork, and I'll do the rest.
And if you attend any of the events listed on the site, please let the organizers know you read about it at The Shadow Over Portland!
Ongoing
Theater Schmeater (2125 3rd Ave in Seattle, WA) is the place for a journey into the dimension of imagination, as
The Twilight Zone: LIVE!
runs through Saturday, December 16. The show features four classic
episodes performed live on stage. For more details, including showtimes
and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The sequel to the 2014 Canadian cult classic,
Another Wolfcop hits theaters today. Grab some Liquor Donuts, have some coffee and head out to
The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton Street in Portland, OR), which is screening the film through Wednesday, December 6, at 4 pm. Visit the
Facebook Event Page for more details.
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The Bill Murray take on the Dickens Christmas ghost story,
Scrooged, playsat the
Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) through December 7. Check the
Academy Theater website for showtimes.
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The German horror film
Der Nachtmahr (
The Nightmare) is scheduled to play at
The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 5th St in Seattle, WA) through December 7. For more details, visit
The Grand Illusion website.
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Well, it's December and that means
Die Hard will be screening in local theaters across the Pacific Northwest. But this year, the
Funhouse Lounge (2432 SE 11th Ave in Portland, OR) is going a bit further by presenting
Die Hard: The Parody Musical
Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm through December 30 (with Thursday shows
starting on December 21). Oh yes, it's the movie adapted for the stage,
with 15 original songs! Yippee-Ki-Yay, MF!!! For more details and
advance ticket sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The
Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E Burnside St in Portland, OR) holds the first Portland screening of the Christmas classic,
Die Hard! The film runs through Thursday, December 7. For more details and showtimes, visit the
Laurelhurst Theater website.
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The holiday comedy
Scrooged plays through Wednesday, December 6, at the
McMenamins Mission Theater and Pub
(1624 NW Glisan in Portland, OR). For more details and showtimes, visit the
Mission Theater website.
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The Second City's A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens opens tonight at the
Portland Center Stage at The Amory
(128 NW Eleventh Ave in Portland, OR) on the US Bank Main Stage. The
show runs through December 31. This improvisational show is recommended
for ages 14 and up, as it contains mature content, explicit language,
strobe lighting, theater haze, a single use of a (tobacco-free)
e-cigarette and "a Dalek on a conquest for universal extermination."
For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the
PCS website.
December, 2017
Wednesday, December 6
MAP Theatre presents
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Trivia Night at 7 pm tonight at the
Central Cinema
(1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA). Gather in teams of one to five and try
to answer 50 new questions about the Scoobie gang and their battles
against the evil forces within (and underneath) Sunnydale. Of course,
there will be prizes, and you are invited to come in costume (there's a
prize for that as well!). And stick around after the trivia contest for
a big screen showing of an episode from the series. Tickets are $8 in
advance, $10 and the door. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will present a 20th anniversary screening of
Contact,
in GLORIOUS 35mm, tonight at 7 pm. Dr. Jill Tarter, former SETI
director, will introduce the film. For more details and advance ticket
sales, visit
The Hollywood Theatre website.
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Weird Wednesday at
The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) blasts off tonight with
Voyage Into Space. This movie is actually four combined episodes from the Toei television series
Jonny Sokko and his Flying Robot,
so that must mean it's full of giant monsters battling Jonny's robot!
Showtime is 9:15 pm and admission is FREE, but you must be 21 or older
to attend. Be sure to help support The Joy Cinema's ongoing effort to
keep Wednesdays WEIRD by stopping at the concession stand and purchasing
some tasty treats and beverages. And remember, Jonny's flying robot
might be programed to smash any outside food and drinks. For additional
details, visit
The Joy Cinema website.
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Strange Fellows Brewing (1345 Clark Drive in Vancouver, BC) is bringing the Christmas demon for town during the
Krampusnacht: Photos with Krampus
event from 6 to 8 pm tonight. Photos are available with a donation
(non-perishable food items or suggested $5) to the Vancouver Food Bank.
Children are welcome to the event in the company of a parent or
guardian. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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Wild Wednesday at
Bunsenbrewer (16506 SE 362nd Dr in Sandy, OR) screens the Sci Fi thriller
Embryo, starring Rock Hudson, tonight at 8 pm. Admission is FREE. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
Thursday, December 7
Michale Graves Beginning of the End Tour takes the stage at
Rock Hard PDX
(13639 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR) tonight at 9 pm. The event is
for those 21 or older. The performance will include original and
Misfits material, with a full band in full makeup. For more details,
and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
Friday, December 8
Marrow PDX (7025 N Lombard St, Unit 100, in Portland, OR), a teen community space in the St Johns neighborhood, hosts
Marrow Tarot
from 6 to 9 pm tonight. The show runs for a month (January 5th
closing). This tarot card themed art exhibit will a decks created by
different artists. The all ages event includes donation-based tarot
card readings, (alcohol-free) beverages and snacks, and a raffle to get
hte pieces printed as a real deck. The artwork will be available for
sale, with varying percentages of the proceeds benefiting Marrow and its
programs. Please note, Marrow is drug and alcohol-free, nut-free and
scent-free. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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Crush Bar (1400 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR) hosts
Catastrophic Christmas Benefiting Furry Friends WA tonight at 9 pm. This wacky and hilarious holiday variety show "like you've never seen!" will be hosted by
Queer Horror host Carla Rossi Cover is $10. For more details, including a list of performers and a link to
Furry Friends WA, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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A Christmas fanatic takes his obsession a bit too far and starts dealing out more than a lump of coal to bad boys and girls.
Christmas Evil (AKA
You Better Watch Out!) plays tonight and tomorrow at 9 pm, with an extra showing at 8 pm on Wednesday, December 13, at
The Grand Illusion Cinema
(1403 NE 5th St in Seattle, WA). For more
details, visit
The Grand Illusion website.
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Valeria Lukynova, AKA The Human Barbie, plays a possessed doll with the urge to kill in
The Doll, screening tonight at the
Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) at 9:30 pm. Visit the
Clinton Street Theater website for more details.
Saturday, December 9
The Portland Chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance host the
2017 Yule Ball at 6 pm tonight at the
Tiffany Center (1410 SW Morrison St in Portland, OR). Full details, including ticket information, will be available soon on the
Facebook Event Page.
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Join the
Friends of Lone Fir Cemetery for the
Guided Historical Tour at the
Lone Fir Cemetery
(SE 26th Ave and SE Morrison St in Portland, OR) today at 10 am. This
tour is of the area of the 30 acre cemetery south of the main road.
Tickets are $10 per person and all proceeds to to cemetery restoration
and education. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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Director Mario Bava gets his turn on the screen at the
Portland Art Museum Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave in Portland, OR), as the
NW Film Center screens
Kill, Baby... Kill! tonight at 9:30 pm. For more details, visit the
NW Film Center website.
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The
Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA) screens the campy Christmas slasher film
Jack Frost tonight at 9:30 pm. The screening is part of the
Frightmare on Main Street series hosted by the podcast
The Horror Aisle. Tickets are $9. Visit the
Kiggins Theatre website for more details.
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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents a digital restoration of
Christmas Evil,
the film John Waters calls "The greatest Christmas movie ever made,"
tonight at 9:45 pm. For more details and advance tickets, visit
The Hollywood Theatre website.
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The
6th Annual Vespertine Winter Ball - Night of the Witch Queen takes place tonight at the
Melody Ballroom
(615 SE Alder St in Portland, OR) at 9 pm. This is a formal event,
with guests invited to wear their most elegant Gothic club wear, or
dress in woodland creature costumes. No street clothes, no exceptions.
For more details on the event, including ticket prices and
suggestions/inspirations for your outfit, head to the
Facebook Event Page or the
Vampire Ball PDX website.
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I knew I'd find a
Kinky Krampus Bazaar somewhere in Portland. Hosted by
Catalyst: A Sex Positive Place
(5224 SE Foster Rd in Portland, OR), the event features handmade
devices and art from local artisans and artists and a visit by Kinky
Krampus to raffle off a few items. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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Spooked in Seattle Ghost Tours (102 Cherry St in Seattle, WA) host
Krampus Krafts
today from 5 to 9 pm. Find the perfect gift for the spooky friends and
family members (or even yourself!) and have your picture taken with the
Christmas demon! For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
Sunday, December 10
De Lioncourt Productions presents
How the Grinch Stole my Pasties *A Who Burlesque Story at
Crush Bar
(1400 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR) at 7 pm. For more details,
including a growing list of performers and a link to advance ticket
sales (sales start on Monday, October 2), visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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Video Cemetery Volume 5, a VHS swap and screening, takes place from 7 to 11 pm tonight at
Black Water (835 NE Broadway in Portland, OR). The event is all ages and admission is free. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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Forget Santa, head to the
3rd Annual - Photos with Krampus today from 2 to 7 pm at
WCA Muay Thai Academy
(6332 SE 82nd Ave in Portland, OR). A photo folder with you and the
Christmas demon is only $10, each additional only $5. The event is
hosted by
Michael Gary Photography. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The Eighth Annual Portland Krampus Lauf takes place on
Hawthorne Blvd
(in the area around Sewallcrest Park) tonight starting at 4 pm. Get
ready for a evening of mirthful terror and Krampus Caroling! For more
details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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Shriek: A Women of Horror Film Class ends the year with the chilly vampire story
Let the Right One In, with the holiday happy hour starting around 6:30 pm at
Naked City Brewery and Taphouse
(8564 Greenwood Ave N in Seattle, WA). You must be 21 or older to
attend and no outside food or drinks are allowed. For more details and
advance ticket sales, visit the
strangertickets website. You can also visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The
Zymoglyphic Museum (6225 SE Alder St in Portland, OR) opens to the public today from 11 am to 4 pm today. Visit the
Facebook Event Page for more details.
Monday, December 11
Michael Gary Photography is hosting
Photos with Krampus at
Belmont Station (4500 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) from 4 to 8 pm. Also,
WildCraft Cider Works will be releasing their winter seasonal cider,
Krampus as well. A photo folder with a print of you and Krampus is just $10. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
Tuesday, December 12
The
Horror Brew Pub Quiz! takes place at
Home, A Bar
(719 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR) tonight at 7:30 pm. Get a group
together and test your Horror Trivia Knowledge for a chance to win one
of two gift certificates. Or you might get lucky and win a raffle
prize. But you have to be there to win!! For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
Wednesday, December 13
If you missed it last week,
MAP
Theatre brings
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Trivia Night back to Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) tonight at 7 pm. Gather in teams
of one to five and try to answer 50 questions (the same ones as last week) about the Scoobie gang
and their battles against the evil forces lurking around Sunnydale. Of course, there will be prizes, and you are invited to
come in costume (there's a prize for that as well!). And stick around
after the trivia contest for a big screen showing of an episode from the
series. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 and the door. For more
details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
Thursday, December 14
Queer Horror ends the year with a 25th anniversary screening of Tim Burton's holiday treat,
Batman Returns,
in GLORIOUS 35mm, at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in
Portland, OR) tonight at 8:30 pm. The preshow will be a huge drag and
burlesque tribute to Catwoman in all her incarnations. For more details
and advance ticket sales, visit
The Hollywood Theatre website.
Friday, December 15
Friday Night Frights brings a little holiday fear to the
Blue Mouse Theatre
(2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm with a screening of the campy killer snowman film
Jack Frost. Yep, we're not talking the Michael Keaton one! Admission is $6 and tickets
are available 30
minutes before showtime. Visit the
Facebook Event Page for more details.
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Guillermo del Toro's
The Shape of Water opens today.
Cinema 21
(616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR) will be one place to catch the film,
which looks like a modern masterpiece. Showtimes have yet to be
announced, so check the
Cinema 21 website as opening day approaches.
The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) has announced showtimes for
The Shape of Water starting on Friday, December 15. For more details and advance ticket sales, visit
The Hollywood Theatre website.
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Krampus Kon - 6(66)th Anniversary takes place tonight starting at 6 pm in
Downtown Bellingham,
WA. The event includes caroling and stopping at several bars in the
area. For details on the itinerary, as well as rules for the event and
the basic theme, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The
Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show Tim Burton's Gothic Christmas classic
Edward Scissorhands tonight at 11:45 pm. For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
Saturday, December 16
Big Bug Mayhem at the
Pickford Film Center
(1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) ends the year today at noon, with a screening of 1958's
The Black Scorpion.
Yeah, yeah, it's not a bug, but it's a big ass creepy crawler! And the
special effects are the work of stop motion pioneer Willis O'Brien!!
Admission is only $3.
For more details, and advance ticket sales, visit the
Pickford Film Center website.
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Geek the Halls 2017, hosted by the
PDX Browncoats, takes place this weekend at the
DoubleTree Hotel Portland
(1000 NE Multnomah St in Portland, OR). Doors open at 10 am and
admission is free. Find the perfect gift for your geeky family and
friends, or even for yourself! For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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VHS Uber Alles presents the Christmas horror film
Elves in GLORIOUS VHS at 9 pm tonight at the
Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA). Admission is just $2. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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Champion Party Supply (1461 Elliott Ave W in Seattle, WA) will host
Photos with Krampus - The Holiday Devil!
today starting at noon. Photos continue during business hours until 5
pm on Saturday, December 17. The event is FREE, but Krampus appreciates
tips, which might be a wise idea. Hey, it's Krampus we're talking
about! For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The
Oddmall: Emporium of the Weird - Holiday Show takes place today and tomorrow at the
Bellevue College
(3000 Landerholm Circle SE in Bellevue, WA) Gym. Find the perfect
holiday gift at this unique collection of vendors, artisans and
crafters. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Sunday, December 17
Michael Gray Photography brings the Christmas demon to the
Delta Cafe (4607 SE Woodstock Blvd in Portland, OR) for
Photos with Krampus
from 3 to 8 pm. It's just $10 fro a photo folder with a print of you
and Krampus, each additional is just $5. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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