Man, it was a rough weekend. In just one day, we lost Martian Landau, a terrific actor with lots of Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy work, and the father of modern zombies, George A. Romero.
I know I'm still thinking about this, and I'm sure many of you are as well. So I'd like to dedicate this edition of the Weekly Update to both men, and all the contributions they made to the films and television shows we love. Mr. Landau and Mr. Romero, we will miss you both and we will never forgot you.
I'm going to suggest checking the
Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar over the next few days, as I suspect many theaters will be paying tribute to these men over the next few weeks, and I'll add them as soon as possible. Please, if you hear of any events in the Pacific Northwest paying tribute to these two men, please email me at shadowoverportland@live.com and I'll add it to the site.
Below, you want to check out the
OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Festival, with screenings of old classics and new favorites. It's an impressive line up, running through August 5, so check out the
Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar for films coming in August. You'll also find details on the tribute screening of
Night of the Living Dead in Seattle, and many other films and events, both inside and outdoors, to keep you busy through July.
Remember, now is the time to get your October events listed on The Shadow Over Portland. Just email me at shadowoverportland@live.com with the details and I'll do the rest. It's easy, and FREE!
And, should you attend any of the events listed below, let the organizers know you read about it at The Shadow Over Portland!!
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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will show
An american Werewolf in London,
in GLORIOUS 35mm, at 7 pm on Saturday, August 12. Actor David Naughton
will be in attendance, and a Q and A will follow the film. Tickets to
the general public go on sale Friday, July 14, at noon and will sell out
FAST! Visit
The Hollywood Theatre website for more details.
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You might need to watch for snakes as
Mystery Science Theater 3000 presents a LIVE riff of the Arch Hall Jr. film
Eegah at the
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
(1037 SW Broadway in Portland, OR) on July 28 at 8 pm. I don't need to
say much more about this, except that tickets will sell out fast, so
don't delay. For additional details, and a link to advance ticket
sales, visit the
Portland'5 Centers for the Arts website.
And in Seattle, WA, MST3K fans can catch the live riff of Eegah at The Moore Theatre
(1932 2nd Ave in Seattle, WA) on Saturday, July 29, at 7 pm. Or
take a chance and buy tickets for the 10 pm show, featuring a SECRET
SURPRISE FILM, also at The Moore Theatre! I don't need
to
say much more about this, except that tickets will sell out fast, so
don't delay. For additional details, and a link to advance ticket
sales for either show, visit the MST3K website.
UPDATE: According to a Facebook post from Something Weird Video, the high def scan of Eegah to be used in the show is from the original 35mm camera negative of the movie from the Something Weird film vault!
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The Aladdin Theater (3017 SE Milwaukie Ave in Portland, OR) presents
A John Waters Christmas on Wednesday, November 29 at 8 pm. Tickets are on sale now and won't last long. For advance ticket sales, visit the
Ticketfly link.
Exhibitor Space Available
Geek the Halls 2017, hosted by the
PDX Browncoats, takes place December 16 and 17 at the
DoubleTree Hotel Portland
(1000 NE Multnomah St in Portland, OR). Visit the
Facebook Event Page for a link to the event's exhibitor application.
Ongoing
They're creepy and they're kooky... And they are coming to the
Deb Fennell Auditorium at Tigard High School (9000 SW Durham Rd in Tigard, OR). The Broadway version of
The Addams Family will take the stage through July 23. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the
Broadway Rose Theatre Company website. Please be advised that children under six, including babes in arms, will not be admitted.
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McMenamins Mission Theater and Pub (1624 NW Glisan in Portland, OR) screens the family classic
Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory
through Saturday, July 22. The theater will host two Sing-Along
screenings on Saturday, July 22, one for all ages and the other for
those 21 or older. Minors are allowed into the other screenings with
parent or guardian accompaniment. Showtimes vary, so visit the
McMenamins Mission Theater website for more details.
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The
Laurelhurst Theater and Pub (2735 East Burnside St in Portland, OR) is celebrating Nicolas Cage Month with screenings of
Vampire's Kiss through Thursday, July 20. Showtimes vary, so visit the
Laurelhurst Theater website for more details.
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It wouldn't be summer in Oregon without a screening
The Goonies. You can catch this cult classic, shot in Astoria, through Thursday, July 20, at
The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR). Showtimes vary, so visit the
Academy Theater website for more details.
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The Olympia Film Society presents
It Comes at Night at the
Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia WA) through Wednesday, July 19. Showtimes vary, so visit the OFS website for more details.
Haunted Attractions
Please visit the
Haunted Attractions page
for details on trap rooms and ghost tours in the Pacific Northwest, as
well as an advance details for October haunted attractions.
Open Film Submission
Please visit the
Open Film Submission page
for details on submitting your film to the H. P. Lovecraft Film
Festival, the PDXtreme Fest, the Idaho Horror Film Festival and the Axe
Wound Film Festival.
July, 2017
Wednesday, July 19
Weird Wednesday brings another Paul Naschy film to
The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR), as the Spanish horror icon gets wrapped up in
The Mummy's Revenge
tonight at 9:15 pm. As always, admission is FREE, but you must be 21
or older to attend. Please be sure to stop by the concession stand for
some tasty treats and drinks, and to show your support for The Joy
Cinema's ongoing effort to keep Wednesdays WEIRD! For more details,
visit
The Joy Cinema website.
Thursday, July 20
The
Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) presents two Luc Besson classics tonight. You can watch
Leon: The Professional starting at 6:30 pm or
The Fifth Element,
starting at 9 pm. If you want to see both features, a double bill
ticket is available. For more details, and a link to advance ticket
sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
Friday, July 21
Friday Night Frights brings Stephen King's
Silver Bullet to the
Blue Mouse Theatre
(2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm. It might not be
the best adaptation of King's work, but it is fun and features a church
full of werewolves, a big plus for me! Admission is only $6 and tickets
are available at the door 30 minutes before the show. For more
details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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Puppeteers for Fears brings
Cthulhu: The Musical! to
18th and Union (1406 18th Ave in Seattle, WA) tonight, tomorrow and Monday (July 21, 22 and 24) at 8 pm. The
production brings H.P. Lovecraft's classic tale to life with
hand-and-rod puppets and an original score featuring pirate chanteys,
power-ballads and heavy metal. While all ages are welcome, the material
is considered R-rated, so parental discretion is suggested for small
children. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit
the
18th and Union website. Be advised, the Portland, OR, performances sold out in days, so get tickets early!
UPDATE:
Tickets have sold out for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday (July 21, 22
and 23) performances. But tickets are still available for Monday, July
24 and some may be available at the door the night of the performance.
Check back at the link above.
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The Disney film
Into the Woods, based on the Broadway play by Stephen Sondheim, screens tonight at
Churchill Park (2120 Bailey Hill Rd in Eugene, OR). Present by
Eugene Rec, the event opens at 9 pm, with the film starting at dusk. For more details, visit the
Eugene, OR, website.
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The haunted basement in the
Capital Taproom (150 High St SE in Salem, OR) is open again for
Scary Movies and Beer tonight starting at 7:30 pm. Admission to the movie screenings is free. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The
OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest opens tonight at the
Empirical Theater at OMSI
(1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) and the schedule looks amazing,
with old classics and new favorites. The films scheduled for this
evening are John Carpenter's
The Thing at 6 pm,
Children of Men at 8 pm and
Kong: Skull Island 3D
at 10 pm. Tickets for each film are just $7 for general admission, $6
for youths 3 to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a
festival pass for just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For
more details on the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit
the
OMSI website.
Saturday, July 22
Gilhooligans Bar and Grill (10810 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) is the site for the first annual
Halloween in July Car Rally and Concert. The rally starts at 6 pm with a car show featuring hearses, rat rods and special guests the
Coffin Cruisers and
The Driven Dead Car Club. After the rally, $5 cover gets you admission to a concert with
Toxic Zombie,
Hideous Monster and
Lxcal!
A portion of the proceeds goes to the American Red Cross. Minors are
welcome until 10 pm. For additional details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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Big Bug Mayhem comes to
Pickford Film Center
(1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) today at noon, with a screening of the classic that started it all,
Them! Admission is only $3. For more details, and advance ticket sales, visit the
Pickford Film Center website.
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Eugene Rec presents a screening of
The NeverEnding Story in
Willakenzie Park (1725 Best Ln in Eugene, OR). The event opens at 9 pm, with the film starting after dusk. For more details, visit the
Eugene, OR, website.
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Weird Elephant at
The Grand Cinema (606 S Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA) presents the
Dark Side of Oz tonight at 11 pm. Yes, it's a screening of the 1939 classic film with Pink Floyd's
The Dark Side of the Moon as the audio track! For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The animated cult classic
Heavy Metal plays at 11 pm tonight at the
Rio Theatre
(1600 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC). Don't think I have to say
anymore about this one! For more details, and a link to advance ticket
sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The
PDX Summer Cosplay Meet Up takes place from 11 am to 8 pm at
Keller Fountain Park
(SW 3rd Ave in Portland, OR). Bring chalk, bubbles and other outdoor
games and hang out with friends in cosplay. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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LeMay - America's Car Museum (2702 E D St in Tacoma, WA) presents
Ghostbusters
on ACM's Haub Family Field tonight. Parking for the show starts at
4:30 pm, with the film starting around dusk. You can watch the film
from your vehicle, or on the grass with a blanket or chair. The
drive-in movie is FREE to the public, but does not include museum
admission. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The
NoPo Comic Swap takes place today from noon to 5 pm at the
Twilight Theater Company (7515 N. Brandon Ave in Portland, OR). Hosted by
Comic Cave PDX
(7315 N Alta in St Johns/Portland, OR) and Twilight Theater Company,
the event will feature vendors, prize drawings and concessions.
Proceeds from admission, concessions and the raffles will go to the
non-profit Twilight Theater. Admission is $1, or $5 for early bird
entry at 11 am. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The
OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest continues at the
Empirical Theater at OMSI
(1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with screenings of the documentary
For the Love of Spock at 4 pm,
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan at 6 pm,
Inception at 8 pm and
Mad Max (1979) at 10:30 pm. Tickets for each film are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3
to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a festival pass for
just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For more details on
the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the
OMSI website.
Sunday, July 23
Fathom Events brings Studio Ghibli's
Kiki's Delivery Service
back to theaters nationwide. Tonight's GKIDS presentation, part of
the Studio Ghibli Fest 2017, is presented dubbed in English at 12:55 pm PST. Visit the
Fathom Events website
for more details, and to locate a theater screening the film in your
area.
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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. Stop by and check out the
Best Rogue Taxidermist, according to the
Willamette Week's Best of Portland 2017 edition. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The
OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest continues at the
Empirical Theater at OMSI
(1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with screenings of
Mad Max (1979) at 5 pm and a subtitled version of the Soviet Sci Fi film
Stalker at 7 pm. Tickets for each film are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3
to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a festival pass for
just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For more details on
the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the
OMSI website.
Monday, July 24
Fathom Events brings Studio Ghibli's
Kiki's Delivery Service
back to theaters nationwide. Tonight's GKIDS presentation, the first in
the Studio Ghibli Fest 2017, is presented in the original Japanese with
English subtitles. The show starts at 7 pm PST. Visit the
Fathom Events website
for more details, and to locate a theater in your area.
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The
OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest continues at the
Empirical Theater at OMSI
(1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with screenings of 1953's
War of the Worlds at 7 pm and John Carpenter's
The Thing at 8:30 pm. Tickets for each film are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3
to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a festival pass for
just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For more details on
the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the
OMSI website.
Tuesday, July 25
Horror Brew Pub Quiz! takes place at
Home, A Bar
(719 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR) tonight at 7:30 pm. Gather your
team and test your horror knowledge in an attempt to win a gift
certificate for Home, A Bar. And you might win a sweet horror prize
during the raffle. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents
Spawn in
Hecklevision
tonight at 9:30 pm. Bring along your cell phones and text your best
riffs on this dark superhero film, and watch as your witty comments
appear on screen! For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales,
visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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In honor of the late George A. Romero,
Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) will show the classic
Night of the Living Dead tonight at 9:30 pm. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The
OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest continues at the
Empirical Theater at OMSI
(1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with screenings of the documentary
How to Build a Time Machine at 7 pm and
The Man Who Fell To Earth at 8:30 pm. Tickets for each film are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3
to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a festival pass for
just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For more details on
the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the
OMSI website.
Wednesday, July 26
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The
OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest continues at the
Empirical Theater at OMSI
(1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with
Alien: Covenant at 6:30 pm. Tickets are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3
to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a festival pass for
just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For more details on
the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the
OMSI website.
Thursday, July 27
Seattle Outdoor Movies presents
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory today at
Magnuson Park
(NE 65th at Sand Point Way NE in Seattle, WA). The event starts at
6:30 pm with entertainment, trivia, furry critters, vendors and more,
with the movie starting at dusk. Admission is $5, children 5 and under
are free. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The
OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest continues at the
Empirical Theater at OMSI
(1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with screenings of
Children of Men at 6:30 pm and
Inception at 8:30 pm. Tickets for each film are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3
to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a festival pass for
just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For more details on
the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the
OMSI website.
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The
Portland Zombie Walk, which takes place at the end of October, is planning a
Thriller Practice at
The Analog Cafe and Theater
(720 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) at 7 pm tonight. If you want
to join the Thriller dance portion of the event, now is the time to
brush up on the steps! For details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
Friday, July 28
You might need to watch for snakes as
Mystery Science Theater 3000 presents a LIVE riff of the Arch Hall Jr. film
Eegah at the
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
(1037 SW Broadway in Portland, OR) tonight at 8 pm. I don't need to
say much more about this, except that tickets will sell out fast, so
don't delay. For additional details, and a link to advance ticket
sales, visit the
Portland'5 Centers for the Arts website.
UPDATE: According to a Facebook post from Something Weird Video, the high def scan of Eegah to be used in the show is from the original 35mm camera negative of the movie from the Something Weird film vault!
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The
OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest continues at the
Empirical Theater at OMSI
(1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with screenings of
The Fifth Element at 7 pm and
The Man who Fell To Earth at 9:15 pm. Tickets for each film are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3
to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a festival pass for
just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For more details on
the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the
OMSI website.
Saturday, July 29
Sinful Sisters Productions presents
Potter-More: A Harry Potter Show tonight at
Re-bar Seattle
(1114 Howell St in Seattle, WA). This variety talent show features
comedy, belly dance, burlesque, ballroom dance, flow artists,
performance artists and drag performers, all set in the Harry Potter
world. Doors open at 6:30 pm for this one-night-only performance, with
advance tickets available on June 1st through Eventbrite. For more
details, including ticket pricing, a list of performers (and a link to
advance ticket sales on June 1, I assume), visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The
2nd Annual Portlandia Mermaid Parade starts at noon at the
Japanese American Historical Plaza
(2 NW Naito Parkway in Portland, OR). Opening ceremony and
performances until 1 pm, by the parade, which ends with a Mermaid Swim
and Beach Party at Poets Beach under the Marquam Bridge. The route is
ADA friendly and will not cross any streets. The event is a free family
friendly, gender neutral, body positive event celebrating water
mythology and, of course, all things mermaid. Visit the
Facebook Event Page or the
Portlandia Mermaid Parade website for more details and details on joining the parade.
Please note, there is a Masquerade Ball later in the event, but the event has sold out, according to the website.
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City of Eugene Recreation, Cultural Services, City of Eugene and Petersen Barn Community Center, City of Eugene presents
Free Movie in the Park: The Iron Giant at 9 pm tonight in
Awbrey City Park (River Road and Spring Creek Drive in Eugene, OR). For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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You might need to watch for snakes as
Mystery Science Theater 3000 presents a LIVE riff of the Arch Hall Jr. film
Eegah at
The Moore Theatre
(1932 2nd Ave in Seattle, WA) tonight at 7 pm. Or take a chance and
buy tickets for the 10 pm show at The Moore Theatre, as the MST3K tour
presents a SECRET SURPRISE FILM riff. I don't need to
say much more about this, except that tickets will sell out fast, so
don't delay. For additional details, and a link to advance ticket
sales for either show, visit the
MST3K website.
UPDATE: According to a Facebook post from Something Weird Video, the high def scan of Eegah to be used in the show is from the original 35mm camera negative of the movie from the Something Weird film vault!
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The Harry Potter Birthday Bash takes place at
The Kiggins Theatre
(1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA) takes place through July 31. The
theater is showing all eight films, and hosting a variety of events to
celebrate Potter's 37th birthday! For more details, and advance ticket
sales, visit the
ticket purchase link.
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The
OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest continues at the
Empirical Theater at OMSI
(1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with screenings of
The Iron Giant at 4 pm, 1953's
War of the Worlds at 5:45 pm,
Serenity at 7:30 pm and
Pacific Rim at 9:30 pm. Tickets for each film are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3
to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a festival pass for
just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For more details on
the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the
OMSI website.
Sunday, July 30
The
2nd Annual Pop Culture Northwest Cookout/Member Appreciation Day takes place from 6 to 9 pm in
Woodmansie Park
(4629 Sunnyside Rd SE in Salem, OR). Bring a dish to share and stuff
you want to sell/trade with other geek collectors! No tables will be
set up for vending, so bring your favorite blanket along as well. For
more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The
OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest continues at the
Empirical Theater at OMSI
(1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with screenings of
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan at 4 pm,
Zardoz at 6 pm and
Brazil at 8 pm. Tickets for each film are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3
to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a festival pass for
just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For more details on
the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the
OMSI website.
Monday, July 31
Harry Potter's Burlesque Birthday Party takes place tonight at the
Rio Theatre
(1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) at 8 pm. You must be 18 or older
to attend. Muggles are invited to wear their House Colours, or any
other costume from the Potter Universe, for the costume contest, or
trust your luck to win a raffle prize. Doors open at 7 pm. For more
details, including a list of performers and a link to advance ticket
sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The
OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest continues at the
Empirical Theater at OMSI
(1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with screenings of
Sunshine at 6:30 pm and
The Fifth Element at 8:30 pm. Tickets for each film are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3
to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a festival pass for
just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For more details on
the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the
OMSI website.
