Wednesday, April 11, 2018

If you're looking to stay dry this weekend, The Shadow Over Portland has a few suggestions for you!


Well, looks like it's going to be a bit wet here in the Pacific Northwest for the next week or so.  And while that might help keep the pollen count down, it does make getting around a bit more difficult and might make you consider just staying home rather than getting soaked.

Oh, I'm so soggy.  And I only went 
out to get the mail!

Well, this edition of the Weekly Update might provide motivation for Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy fans to brave the weather and take in a con, movie or stage production.  Just scroll down and check out all the great events happening in the area.  You'll probably find something to get you out in the rain.

And, while you're here, check out the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar, with more movies, conventions and stage shows coming to the Pacific Northwest in 2018.  Hell, I've even found a few events in 2019 to add on the list.  Just be sure to keep checking back, as I'll be busy this weekend updating the page!

Remember, it's easy and FREE to get your event posted on The Shadow Over Portland.  Just email me at shadowoverportland@live.com with the details and artwork, and I'll do everything else!

And, should you attend any of the events listed below, let the organizers know you read about it at The Shadow Over Portland!!

Ongoing


The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) will screen the 1976 sci fi cult classic Logan's Run through Thursday, April 11.  Visit the Academy Theater website later for showtimes.

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The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) will screen the Oscar winning film, The Shape of Water, this week.  Check The Joy Cinema website for showtimes.

Buy Tickets Early!

WYRD WAR'S Third Annual Walpurgisnacht Celebration brings the Indonesian horror classic Mystics in Bali, directed by H. Tjut Djalil (Lady Terminator).  I can't even begin to explain how AMAZING this film is on the big screen, and it will sell out so buy tickets early and DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS ONE!  The movie will show at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) on Monday, April 30, at 7:30 pm.  For more details, you can visit the Facebook Event Page, and you can buy advance tickets (strongly recommended) at The Hollywood Theatre website.

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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.  Tickets go on sale to Hollywood Theatre members on Friday, April 20, and remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday, April 23.  This will sell out, so get tickets as early as you can.  Visit The Hollywood Theatre website later in the month for more details.
April, 2018
Wednesday, April 11

Shriek: A Women of Horror Film Class heads to the Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) for a screening and discussion of Wes Craven's classic slasher film, A Nightmare on Elm Street.  The event starts at 7 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Reel Science brings the Oscar winning film Get Out to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) this evening.  The event starts with a lecture from author David F. Walker (Becoming Black: Personal Ramblings on Racial Identification, Racism and Pop Culture) entitled Stealing the Black Body, followed by the film at 7:30 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Weird Wednesday at The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) is getting a bit classy tonight with a screening of the 1922 silent classic Haxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages.  An exploration of witchcraft and satanism, this film is pretty creepy and well worth checking out on the big screen.  Showtime is at 9:15 pm and admission is FREE, but you must be 21 or older to attend.  Don't forget to help keep Wednesdays WEIRD by stopping at the concession stand for some tasty treats and beverages before the show.  And don't forget, witches tend to hex people sneaking outside food or drinks into the theater!!  For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website.

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It's Movie Night! at The Nerd Out PDX (3308 SE Belmont in Portland, OR), so head over and catch Repo Man tonight at 8 pm.  Be sure to get some tasty snacks and drinks while you're there!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Thursday, April 12


WYRD WAR presents a screening of the 1975 sci fi classic Rollerball, in GLORIOUS 35mm, at 7:30 pm tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.  Advance tickets are now available at The Hollywood Theatre website.

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GROOVY!  McMenamins Mission Theater and Pub (1624 NW Glisan in Portland, OR) will be showing the Sam Raimi classic Army of Darkness, starring Bruce Campbell, through Tuesday, April 17.  For additional details, including showtimes and advance ticket sales, visit the Mission Theater website.

Friday, April 13

The West Coast Haunters Convention takes place this weekend at the Doubletree Hilton Lloyd Center (1000 NE Multnomah St in Portland, OR).  You'll find details on all the events and classes taking place at the Facebook Group Page or the official website.

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The Admiral Theatre (515 Pacific Ave in Bremerton, WA) has announced a screening of Creature from the Black Lagoon at 7 pm this evening.  Yes, it's early, but you can check out the Facebook Event Page for any updates that come along.  And you know I'll post them once I know.

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Wizard World Comic Con Portland takes place this weekend at the Oregon Convention Center (777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Portland, OR).  Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley of the Harry Potter series), Charisma Carpenter and James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel), Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), Holly Marie Combs (Charmed), Ian Somerhalder (The Vampire Diaries), Jason Momoa (Aquaman), Joe Flanigan (Stargate: Atlantis), Nichelle Nichols (Star Trek), Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings trilogy) and Sebastian Stan (Captain America) are listed on the autograph page of the official website.  For more details, check back here, or at the Facebook Event Page or the official website.

UPDATE: Chris Sullivan (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2) is scheduled to appear.
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Queer Horror brings Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood to The Hollywood Theatre tonight in GLORIOUS 35mm!  The show starts at 9:30 pm with a preshow tribute to Camp Crystal Lake and the Haus of Voorhees hosted by Carla Rossi, Portland's premier drag clown!  For more details and advance ticket sales (strongly recommended), visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) will screen the best haunted spaceship movie ever made, 1997's Event Horizon, through Thursday, April 13.  Visit the Academy Theater website later for showtimes.

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The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) Friday Late Night Movie presents Army of Darkness tonight at 11:45 pm.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday, April 14

The BoneBat "Comedy of Horrors" Film Fest 2018 starts at 1 pm today at SIFF Cinema Uptown (511 Queen Anne Ave N in Seattle, WA).  Keep checking the Facebook Event Page for updates.

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The Hayao Miyazaki Celebration continues at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with a screening of Howl's Moving Castle today at 2 pm.  This screening will be dubbed.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The Hayao Miyazaki Celebration continues at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with a screening of Kiki's Delivery Service tonight at 7 pm.  This screening will be presented in the original Japanese with English subtitles.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The Multiverse Pub Crawl Portland takes place today, starting at Splash Ultra Lounge (904 NW Couch St in Portland, OR).  Admission cost includes drink and shot specials at every venue, waived cover fees and entry in to the costume contest.  Daft Entertainment has posted this event strictly for those 21 and older and IS NOT associated with Adult Swim.  For more details and advance tickets sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Sunday, April 15

The Citizen Science Institute, a nonprofit middle school program, presents the movie Willow at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA) today at 2 pm.  Tickets are $10.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

UPDATE: This event has been CANCELLED. 
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The Hayao Miyazaki Celebration continues at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with a screening of Howl's Moving Castle tonight at 7 pm.  This screening will be presented in the original Japanese with English subtitles.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The Hayao Miyazaki Celebration continues at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with a screening of Kiki's Delivery Service today at 2 pm.  This screening will be dubbed.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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Dante's (350 W Burnside St in Portland, OR) invites you to take a journey into "the dimension of imagination" as Golden Spiral Productions and Miss Kennedy's Theatre of Burlesque present The Twilight Zone tonight at 7 pm.  View Twilight Zone episodes interpreted by some of the NW's top performers, than head into Sinferno after the show (admission is included in the ticket price).  General admission is $15, $20 for reserved seating.  This is a 21 and older event.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Fathom Events presents Survival Sunday, bringing the season finale of The Walking Dead and the season premiere of Fear the Walking Dead to theaters nationwide commercial free.  Please be aware, the event starts at 5:30 pm PST.  Tickets are $10.  For the location of a theater near you taking part in this event, and to purchase tickets, visit the Fathom Events website.

Monday, April 16

The Shape of Water, Guillermo del Toro's Oscar winning film, plays at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) through Sunday, April 22.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Church of Film presents Io Island, called "A peculiar riff on The Wicker Man by South Korean cult film director Kim Ki-young..." at 9:30 tonight at Century (930 SE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  Admission and popcorn is free, but you must be 21 or older to attend.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Tuesday, April 17

Home, A Bar (719 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR) once again hosts the Horror Brew Pub Quiz tonight at 7:30 pm.  Gather a team and compete for one of two gift certificates, or maybe you'll win a horror themed prize during the raffle.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Public Domain Xinema and Community Movie Night present the 1925 classic The Phantom of the Opera, with Lon Chaney, at 8 pm tonight at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR).  And Justin Schepige and Kevin Van Walk will perform a live musical score.  Admission is donation based and will help to keep the Clinton Street Theater open and pay the musicians.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Friday, April 20

Friday Night Frights presents Stuart Gordon's Dolls tonight at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) at 10 pm.  Admission is just $6 and you could walk away with a great prize in the horror trivia contest.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) will screen Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home through Thursday, April 26.  Visit the Academy Theater website later for showtimes.

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"It's your one way ticket to midnight.  Call it HEAVY METAL!"  The Friday Late Night Movie at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) is the animated cult classic Heavy Metal.  Thinking about it, it's a perfect film for 4/20!  Showtime is 11:30 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday, April 21

Cherry City Comic Con 2018 takes place this weekend at the Oregon State Fairgrounds (2330 17th St NE in Salem, OR).  Keep up on the latest details at the Cherry City Comic Con website.

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Rocket Sci-Fi Matinee presents Ivan Tors Productions' Around the World Under the Sea, starring Lloyd Bridges, Shirley Eaton, David McCallum and Keenan Wynn, at noon today at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA).  Admission is just $3.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Pickford Film Center website.

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EpicEventz is hosting the Expecto Bar Crawl-Seattle today starting at 3 pm.  Wizards, Halfbloods and Muggles are all invited to this mix of all things Potter and booze.  Dress in your finest robes, ready your wands and be ready to be ready to indulge in themed drink specials during the crawl.  As expected, you must be 21 or older to attend and it is strongly recommended that you have a designated driver, or use a cab/ride share to get home safe.  Tickets are $25 in advance, with limited day-of tickets available for $35, and you'll get an exclusive beer stein souvenir cup.  For more details, including a list of participating bars and advance tickets, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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It's not too often you get to write about a movie with both a vampire crime bosses and a martial arts warrior dressed as a frog.  The Northwest Film Center presents Takashi Miike's Yakuza Apocalypse tonight at 9:30 pm tonight at the Portland Art Museum Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave in Portland, OR).  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Portland Zine Symposium host Monster Pageant - A Monster Beauty Pageant and Competition tonight at 7 pm.  See monsters compete in a runway show, a talent competition and a city crushing contest.  This is the Portland Zine Symposium, so head out and show your support at a great, family friendly event!  The pageant takes place at 3903 N. Michigan Ave in Portland, OR.  For additional details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Hayao Miyazaki Celebration continues at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with an encore screening of Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind today at 2:30 pm.  This screening will be presented in the original Japanese with English subtitles.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.