Yes, we have started on the downhill slide to THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! And I just can't wait for those crisp fall days filled with great ghoulish delights.
Of course, we have a few months of sunny weather to get through...
Oh CRAP! That big, bright ball in the sky is back!!
Where is that 500 SPF sunscreen I bought last year?!?!
But fear not, Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Fans. Whether you want to soak up the rays or avoid them like the plague, this edition of the Weekly Update has some great events happening in the region that will keep you inside watching some great movies and stage productions, or out in the sun in the company of fairies! Check out the awesome events below and make the most of your week!!
And be sure to check out the
Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar for more great things to do throughout 2018, and BEYOND! Yep, I've added some events taking place in 2019, so get out your calendar and make your plans NOW!!
Remember, it's easy and (best of all) FREE to have your film festival, convention or stage event listed on this site. Just email me at shadowoverportland@live.com with the details and any promotional art, and I'll do the rest!
And help spread the word. 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!!
Playing This Week
The
Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) will screen the horror classic
Re-Animator through Thursday, May 3. Visit the
Academy Theater website for showtimes.
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The Endless, the story of two brothers revisiting the UFO death cult they left a decade earlier, opens tonight at
The Hollywood Theatre
(4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR). At this time, the film will run
through Thursday, May 10. For more details and advance ticket sales,
visit
The Hollywood Theatre website.
Buy Tickets Early!
The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) celebrates the 50th anniversary of
2001: A Space Odyssey
with screenings of the film in GLORIOUS 70mm from Friday, June 1, to Sunday, June 3. Visit
The Hollywood Theatre website and purchase advance tickets before this sells out!
UPDATE: As of Wednesday, May 2, the only screening open is on Saturday afternoon.
May, 2018
Wednesday, May 2
AWWWOOOOO!
Werewolf of Washington is tonight's
Weird Wednesday feature at
The Joy Cinema and Pub
(11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR). Showtime is 9:15 pm and
admission is FREE, but you must be 21 or older to attend. Be sure to
stop at the concession stand and support The Joy's continuing effort to
keep Wednesdays WEIRD by purchasing some tasty treats and beverages
before the show! For more details, visit
The Joy Cinema website.
Friday, May 4
Crypticon Seattle takes place through Sunday, May 6, at the
Doubletree Hotel Seattle Airport (18704 International Blvd in Seattle, WA). Gregg Henry (
Slither,
Body Double,
Firefly), Kimmy Robertson and Harry Goaz from
Twin Peaks, Randy Havens (
Sleepy Hollow,
Vampire Diaries, the upcoming
Godzilla: King of Monsters), author Matt Shaw, Richard Brake (the Night King on
Game of Thrones, Doom-Head in
Rob Zombie's 31) and Jeff Daniel Phillips (
Rob Zombie's 31,
Halloween II and
The Lords of Salem), author Joe R. Lansdale (
Bubba Ho-tep), Rondo Award-winning filmmaker and author John Skipp (
Tales of Halloween,
The Light at the End) and actor Kelli Maroney (
Night of the Comet,
Chopping Mall), Barbara Crampton (
Re-Animator,
From Beyond) and Spencer Wilding (
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and
Guardians of the Galaxy), special effects artist and production designer Mick Strawn (
Blade,
Candyman,
Witchboard), author Matt Ruff (
Lovecraft Country), actors Jeffrey Combs (
Re-Animator,
From Beyond,
The Frighteners), Eugene Clark (
Land of the Dead) and P. J. Soles (
Halloween) are scheduled to attend. You can also check out the world premiere of
Manos Returns,
which takes place on Friday, May 4, at 9 pm, as part of the NW
filmmakers showcase. More information will be posted when available, so
check back here or at the
Crypticon Seattle website. You can also check out the
Crypticon Seattle 2018 Facebook Event Page.
UPDATE: Due to her shooting schedule, Felissa Rose (
Sleepaway Camp) will not be able to attend. However, fellow camper Karen Fields, who played Judy, will be in attendance.
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Haru-con Spring 2018, hosted by the
PCC SE Mini Comic Con, takes place today and tomorrow at the
Portland Community College (2850 SE 82nd Ave in Portland, OR). For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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Geekenders presents
The Lust Jedi: A Sci-Fi Burlesque Adventure to the
Rio Theatre
(1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC). Showtimes are 8 pm tonight,
Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6. You must be 18 or older with ID to
attend. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 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
Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) will screen George Lucas' sci fi classic
THX 1138 through Thursday, May 10. Visit the
Academy Theater website later for showtimes.
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Local podcast
The Horror Aisle hosts another edition of the
Frightmare on Main Street series at
The Kiggins Theatre
(1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA) tonight at 9:30 pm. Head in for crowd
participation, games, prizes and tonight's feature,
Killer Klowns from Outer Space, with director Stephen Chiodo in attendance! Tickets are $10. For more details and advance ticket sales, visit
The Kiggins Theatre website.
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The
Northwest Film Center presents director Amat Escalante's
The Untamed to the
Portland Art Museum Whitsell Auditorium
(1219 SW Park Ave in Portland, OR) tonight at 9:30 pm. As for the
plot, well, it involves a strange creature with an ability to intensify
sexual desire as a meditation on homophobia, domestic violence and other
social ills. Read more about the film, as well as purchase advance
tickets, at the
Facebook Event Page.
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Well, it's May Fourth and the perfect night to head to the
Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC), as the
Friday Late Movie tonight is....
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
Yeah, maybe a strange choice for 5/4, but you don't want to miss the
chance to see what I consider to be the BEST Star Trek movie made in a
theater. Even if you disagree, it's still looks AWESOME on the big
screen. Showtime is 11:45 pm. For more details and a link to advance
ticket sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The Nerd Out (3308 SE Belmont in Portland, OR) invites you to their
May the 4th Celebration
tonight starting at 4 pm. Cosplayers are always welcome, and you'll
get discounts if you're decked out in Star Wars gear. Of course, expect
raffles, prizes and giveaways as well! For more details, check out the
Facebook Event Page.
Saturday, May 5
Joe Bob Briggs will be at
Jak Aktion Comics and Games (839 Bay St in Port Orchard, WA) signing autographs from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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Joe Bob Briggs hosts the
Port Orchard Film Festival's presentation of the cult classic
Basket Case
at 6:15 pm tonight only, at the Dragonfly Cinema (822 Bay St in Port
Orchard, WA). Tickets are just $13. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
Sunday, May 6
The
Vintage Toy and Collectible Show, hosted by the
Vancouver Toy Junkies, takes place today at
Warehouse 23 (100 Columbia St #201 in Vancouver, WA). No further details are available at this time, so check back later, or visit the
Facebook Event Page closer to the date.
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Festival of the Fairies continues this weekend in
St Helens (AKA
Halloweentown),
OR. Admission includes parking, S'Mores Kit, Tags for the Wishing
Tree, all photo ops, inside festival activities, and entry to The Museum
of Peculiarities and Oddities (located one block from the Festival).
Onsite food from vendors will be available for purchase (not included in
admission price). The festival takes place on the riverfront, so the
view will be amazing as well. For additional details, including a full
list of activities, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
Tuesday, May 8
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the
McMenamins Mission Theater and Pub
(1624 NW Glisan in Portland, OR) and visit
The Wizard of Oz through Monday, May 14. Showtimes and a link for advance
ticket sales are available at the
Facebook Event Page, or check out the
Mission Theater website later in May.
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Burlynomicon takes over the stage at the
Lovecraft Bar
(421 SE Grand Ave in Portland, OR) once again! Doors open at 9 pm and
you must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are just $15 at the door.
For more details, including a list of performers, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The Endless,
the story of two brothers revisiting the UFO death cult they left a
decade earlier, screens tonight and on Monday, May 14, at the
Rio Theatre
(1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC). For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the
Rio Theatre website.
Friday, May 11
It's not game over at The
Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) yet, as the sci fi/action classic
Aliens screens through Thursday, May 17. Visit the
Academy Theater website later for showtimes.
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Coralie Fargeat's rape-revenge film
Revenge plays tonight, Saturday and Sunday at the
Rio Theatre
(1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC). The film will be presented in
the original French with English subtitles. For more details and
advance ticket sales, visit the
Rio Theatre website.
Saturday, May 12
The
Meadowlark Comic Con takes place from 10 am to 5 pm at the
Ramada Medford and Convention Center (2250 Biddle Rd in Medford, OR). Jackey Neyman Jones, Debbie from
Manos: The Hands of Fate, is scheduled to attend, as well as former Power Rangers Allson MacInnis and Sasha Craig (who also appeared in
Tucker and Dale vs. Evil). Visit the
Meadowlark Comic Con website or
Facebook Event Page for more details and advance ticket sales.
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The
GeekCraft Expo PDX takes place this weekend at the
Oregon Convention Center
(777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Portland, OR). Admission is FREE
to this family friendly event, allowing you to buy handcrafted geeky
things from local crafters. Cosplay is highly encouraged. For more
details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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Weird Elephant at
The Grand Cinema (606 S Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA) presents the film
November
tonight at 11 pm. Set in 19th century Estonia, the film involves a
peasant girl longing for a village boy who is infatuated with a baroness
and her attempt to win his love in a landscape filled with spirits,
werewolves, plagues and the devil. For more details and a link to
advance ticket sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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