As expected, invading aliens and a hungry shark add to the great Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy events happening this week in the Pacific Northwest.

It shouldn't be a surprise to see the movies Jaws and Independence Day turn up in theaters across the Pacific Northwest next week.  After all, both films take place on the Fourth of July, feature a group of rag tag humans battling monstrous forces and look AMAZING on the big screen. 

The hell with staying in the city!

Let's head to the beach, it's safer there.

Or maybe not...

Of course, this edition of the Weekly Update has plenty of other Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy events happening across the Pacific Northwest, from films to cons and stage events.  But I do suggest checking with the venue before heading out on Wednesday, if you're in the US, as some theaters will be closed for the holiday.  But don't worry, the following weekend is full of terrific events and movies to keep you busy.

Be sure to visit the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar, as I've got the genre offerings from the Rusty Grape Vineyard Movies on the Lawn series in Battleground, WA, the list of films in the Cold War Shivers series at Cinema 21 in Portland, OR, workshops presented by the Davis Graveyard in Milwaukie, OR, film offerings from Weird Elephant at the Grand Cinema and Friday Night Frights in Tacoma, WA, and MUCH MORE!  I've even got new listings in 2019 for you to check out!!

And before I forget, the 13th Door Haunted House PDX in Beaverton, OR, is having open auditions for actors this weekend!  Head to the Open Auditions page for more details and a link to the site.

Remember, it's never too early to get your event posted on The Shadow Over Portland.  All you need to do is email me at shadowoverportland@live.com with the details and any promotional artwork, and I'll do the rest.  And, as always, it's FREE to list your event here!

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

Playing This Week

The horror film Hereditary opens tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  The film runs through Thursday, July 5.  For more details, including showtimes and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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Evil Dead The Musical takes to the stage tonight at the Funhouse Lounge (2432 SE 11th Ave in Portland, OR).  The show runs through July 14 and, of course, you can purchase seats in the "Splash Zone."  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Summer Repertory season continues at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR).  This week, catch either (or both!) the anime film Kiki's Delivery Service or the sci fi comedy Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure through June 28.  For more details and showtimes (when available), visit the Academy Theater website.

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The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) will show Back to the Future through Thursday, June 28.  For more details, including showtimes, visit The Joy Cinema website.

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The Monolith comes back into orbit around The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) as the new, GLORIOUS 70mm print of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey returns for three encore showings.  The film will screen at 1 and 9:30 pm on Saturday, July 21, and at 9:30 pm on Sunday, July 22.  The previous screenings SOLD OUT quickly, so visit The Hollywood Theatre website as soon as possible!

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Scream Queen Linnea Quigley is coming to The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) for a 30th anniversary screening of Night of the Demons in GORY-IOUS 35mm on Saturday, July 28, at 7 pm.  Quigley will be present for a post Q and A after the film, signings and more!  Tickets are now on sale, and you know this event will SELL OUT!  For advance ticket sales and more information, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

NOTE: Quigley will also be at Movie Madness (4320 SE Belmont St in Portland, OR) on Sunday, July 29, from noon to 1 pm for an autograph signing.

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Frenetic Films Productions latest feature, the anthology Spunk's Not Dead, screens at 8 pm on Thursday, July 19 at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR).  The film is six crazy cautionary tales concerning a new drug, Spunk, sweeping the nation.  The film is recommended for those 18 and older.  The event includes trailers, raffle prizes and a Q and A.  Admission is $7.  Show your support for Pacific Northwest horror filmmakers and attend if you can!  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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13th Door Haunted House PDX (3855 SW Murray Blvd in Beaverton, OR) presents the Apocalypse World Tour Portland on Friday and Saturday, July 6 and 7.  A tactical, live action zombie shooting experience, you and your team will use infrared military training replicas to clear out the zombies and get to safety.  Space is limited, so get your tickets NOW!  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

June, 2018

Wednesday, June 27 

 

Weird Wednesday at The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) presents The Milpitas Monster, a creature rising from the trash of a suburban California town.  Showtime is 9:15 pm and admission is FREE, but you must be 18 or older to attend.  Be sure to stop at the concession stand on your way to the theater for some tasty treats and beverages, which helps The Joy's continuing effort to keep Wednesdays WEIRD!  For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website.

Friday, June 29

The Summer Repertory season continues at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) with two great alien movies, E.T. the Extra Terrestrial and Independence Day.  Both play through July 5.  For more details and showtimes (when available), visit the Academy Theater website.

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The beaches will be open during the Fourth of July week at The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR), as the theater screens Jaws through Thursday, July 5.  For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website.

Saturday, June 30

Old Nick's Pub (211 Washington St in Eugene, OR) hosts the Third Annual Magical Labyrinth Masquerade Ball today starting at noon.  It starts out kid friendly, with an activities tent, vendors and live sword fighting and fire dancing, and music, before switching to 21 and older at 9 pm, for more music, dancing and a costume contest at midnight.  For more details, including a list of scheduled events (more to be added at a later date) and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The 2018 Washington State Toy and Geek Festival takes place today and tomorrow at the Washington State Fair Showplex and Conference Center (110 9th Ave SW in Puyallup, WA).  Keep checking here, the Facebook Event Page or the official website for upcoming details and ticket information.

UPDATE:  Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca in the original Star Wars trilogy), and cast members of Z Nation Keith Allan, Russell Hodgkinson, Anastasia Baranova and Nat Zang are scheduled to attend.

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Metalesque comes to the Fixin' To (8218 N Lombard in Portland, OR) tonight for live metal music performed by Soul Grinder, with performances by Sign of the Beast Burlesque.  The event is a fund raiser for the Third Annual Metalesque Fest, coming to Portland in October.  Admission is $10 at the door.  For more details and a list of performers, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Family Pictures series at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents the Mel Brooks spoof Spaceballs in GLORIOUS 35mm today and tomorrow at 2 pm.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

July, 2018

Sunday, July 1

Shriek: A Women of Horror Film Class screens the Alfred Hitchcock classic The Birds at 7 pm tonight at the Naked City Brewery and Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave N in Seattle, WA).  The discussion about this one should be interesting, given the film and the filmmaker.  General admission is $10 and you must be 21 or older to attend.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Wednesday, July 4

The beaches will be open today as the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) screens Jaws at 6:45 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Thursday, July 5

The McMenamins Grand Lodge (3505 Pacific Ave in Forest Grove, OR) presents a Movies on the Lawn screening of Jumanji tonight and tomorrow night starting at around 9:30 pm.  All ages are welcome.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Friday, July 6

The Summer Repertory season continues at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) with one of the greatest action films ever, Raiders of the Lost Ark. Also showing is the original, un-Bayified version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.  Both play through July 12.  For more details and showtimes (when available), visit the Academy Theater website.

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13th Door Haunted House PDX (3855 SW Murray Blvd in Beaverton, OR) presents the Apocalypse World Tour Portland today and tomorrow.  A tactical, live action zombie shooting experience, you and your team will use infrared military training replicas to clear out the zombies and get to safety.  Space is limited, so get your tickets NOW!  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Mondo Trasho series at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) continues with the Full Moon Pictures cult classic TerrorVision tonight at 9:45 pm.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The Olympia Film Society Fright Club will screen John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness at 9 pm tonight at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA).  The film will also be shown at 9 pm on Friday, July 20 and at 7:30 pm on Sunday, July 22.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Rusty Grape Vineyards (16712 NE 219th St in Battleground, WA) presents a Movies on the Lawn screening of Independence Day tonight starting at around 9 pm.  Low chairs are fine, higher chairs must be in the back, and no outside food or drinks are allowed (you can purchase food and drinks in the tasting room to enjoy with the film).  All ages are welcome.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday, July 7

Portland Escape Rooms presents Rise of the Portland Marvels, an outdoor puzzle game, from 10 am to 8 pm today and tomorrow at Pioneer Courthouse Square (701 SW 6th Ave in Portland, OR).  Your team of 4 to 6 players must thwart the maniacal Stumptown Stealer from decaffeinating all the coffee in Portland!  Oh, the horror!!  For more details and to reserve a time to play, visit the Portland Escape Rooms website.

Sunday, July 8

The Olympia Film Society invites you to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Yellow Submarine at 5 pm today.  The film also shows at 6:30 pm on Saturday, July 14, and 7:30 pm on Sunday, July 15.  The screenings take place at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA).  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.