Thursday, August 16, 2018

Whether you want to beat the heat or go play outside, you'll find something to do in this edition of the Weekly Update.


Well, it looks like things are cooling down in the Pacific Northwest, and the air quality advisory notices are being lifted, but the hot, hazy summer is fair from over.  We still have some hot weather coming next week, and while the air quality is improving, we always could have a repeat of the past few days.

A few more days like last week, and I'll bet most everyone
will welcome the return of rainy weather.

But whether the conditions are driving you indoors, or you don't want to miss a moment of sunshine, this edition of the Weekly Update is full of great Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy films, stage presentations, outings and festivals that you are sure to find something fun to add to your calendar of events for the week!

And be sure to check out the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar at some point during the week, to give you an idea of the events you'll want to see in the coming months.  It's almost THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR, and you know I'll be updating the page as I get more details on the haunted attractions and frightful films coming to the Pacific Northwest in October.

If you want your film festival, event or haunted attraction listed on the site, just email me at shadowoverportland@live.com with all the details, and any promotional artwork, and I'll take care of it.  Best of all, posting your event is FREE and will reach hundreds of local readers!

And if you attend any of the events listed on the site, please help spread the word by letting the organizers know you read about it at The Shadow Over Portland!!

Playing This Week

The damn dirty apes are coming to The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with the Marathon of the Apes.  Starting on Saturday, August 4, the series starts off with a 50th anniversary of 1968's Planet of the Apes, with the four sequels, and the series reboot that started in 2011 with Rise of the Planet of the Apes, playing throughout the month.  Be aware, each film is showing once, and the Tim Burton remake is not included in the marathon.  Dates and showtimes for the first three movies are below, and you can visit this link to The Hollywood Theatre website for more details and advance ticket sales on other films in the series.

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Torchsong Entertainment presents Star-Crossed, a rock comedy based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet at the Headwaters Theater (55 NE Farragut in Portland, OR).  Take two young lovers from the battling forces of Heaven and Hell, add some rock tunes performed by a live four piece band, and let the fun begin!  The production, which runs through Sunday, August 19, is considered PG-13.  For more details and 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) with two classic fantasies, The Princess Bride and the animated version of The Lord of the Rings.  Both shows play through August 16.  For more details and showtimes (when available), visit the Academy Theater website.

August, 2018

Thursday, August 16

The PDX Drive-In Movie Spectacular presents its only genre film, John Carpenter's The Thing, this evening at the Portland Expo Center (2060 N Marine Dr in Portland, OR).  Carloads of up to 6 people are admitted for just $15, while individuals ride MAX, walk or bike in are admitted for $5.   A portion of the proceeds go to the Saints Soccer Academy.  The event kicks off with music, short films, a car show and more.  Or visit the beer garden and check out the food vendors for a snack before the show.  For more details, including a list of FAQs, the other films in lineup and to purchase advance tickets, visit the Expo Center website.

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Portland's Movies in the Park present a screening of Close Encounters of the Third Kind tonight at Elizabeth Caruthers Park (SW Gaines St and Bonds Ave in Portland, OR).  The event kicks off with music from the blues and early jazz band Jellyroll Society at 6:30 pm, with the movie starting at dusk.  For more details about the event, including park policies, visit the Portland Parks website.

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The John Waters comedy Polyester plays at the McMenamins Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan St in Portland, OR) through Tuesday, August 21.  For showtimes and advance tickets sales, visit the Mission Theater website.

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The OMSI 2018 Sci Fi Film Festival continues at the OMSI Empirical Theater (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) with Annihilation at 6:30 pm and Ex Machina at 8:30 pm, shown on the theater's four-story tall screen.  Two attendees to each screening will receive a special door prize.  For more details and ticket information to each show, head for the OMSI website.

Friday, August 17

Friday Night Frights presents Stephen King's Cat's Eye at 10 pm tonight at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N. Proctor St in Tacoma, WA).  Tickets are only $6 at the door.  For more details, 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) with 1954's Godzilla and the family classic The NeverEnding Story.  Both shows play through August 23.  For more details and showtimes (when available), visit the Academy Theater website.

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The Rusty Grape Vineyards (16712 NE 219th St in Battleground, WA) presents a Movies on the Lawn screening of Jaws 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.

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The OMSI 2018 Sci Fi Film Festival continues at the OMSI Empirical Theater (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) with Avengers: Infinity War at 5 pm, Dune at 8 pm and Eraserhead at 10:30 pm, shown on the theater's four-story tall screen.  Two attendees to each David Lynch film will receive a special door prize.  For more details and ticket information to each show, head for the OMSI website.

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Charm and Glamour Productions presents MSTease3K at 8 pm at the Crush Bar (1400 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR) and yes, it is what you're thinking.  "MST3K Royalty" Jackey Neyman Jones (Debbie from Manos: The Hands of Fate) will be in attendance.  For more details, including a list of performers and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday, August 18


Cold War Shivers: Sci-Fi Scare Films of the 50s concludes at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR) with a screening of the 1957 classic The Incredible Shrinking Man.  The series will feature six classic films and include a post screening discussion with film programmer and film studies instructor Elliot Lavine.  Advance tickets for the series are $79.99.  Showtime is 11 am.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The 2nd annual Oregon Bigfoot Festival takes place from 10 am to 6 pm at Glenn Otto Community Park (1102 E Historic Columbia River Highway in Troutdale, OR).  The Festival is asking for a suggested $5 donation admission for adults, $2 for kids 12 and under.  No pets or outside food and drinks are allowed.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Weird Elephant at The Grand Cinema (606 Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA) gets trippy tonight at 11 pm with Dark Side of Oz, a pairing of the 1933 classic The Wizard of Oz, with the Pink Floyd album The Dark Side of the Moon as the soundtrack.  Yeah, you know you've wanted to witness THIS on the BIG SCREEN!  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Country Village Shops (23718 Bothell Everett Highway in Bothell, WA) presents the Wizard Fest today from noon to 4 pm.  The event includes wizard shows, quests, fantasy authors and magical vendors, as well as a Quiddich Run at 1 and 3 pm.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The 4th Annual Goth Float on the Clackamas River kicks off at noon at Barton Park (19009 SE Barton Park Rd in Boring, OR).  The inner tube flotilla will end at Carver Park (14888 S Springwater Rd in Oregon City) around 5 pm, with a scheduled lunch break.  The event is FREE, except for parking, and be advised the event DOES NOT have a shuttle between the parks, so you need to coordinate parking arrangements with friends.  Life vest are suggested (required for children) and you need a flotation device designed for river use.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page

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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents the family fantasy film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, in GLORIOUS 35mm, today and tomorrow at 2 pm.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The OMSI 2018 Sci Fi Film Festival continues at the OMSI Empirical Theater (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) with Forbidden Planet at 5 pm, A.I. at 6:45 pm and Ex Machina at 9:30 pm, shown on the theater's four-story tall screen.  Each attendee will receive one pass to the OMSI exhibit Robot Revolution.  For more details and ticket information to each show, head for the OMSI website.

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Due to popular demand, an encore screening of Willow is scheduled at 7:30 pm tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Sunday, August 19

The OMSI 2018 Sci Fi Film Festival continues at the OMSI Empirical Theater (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) with Close Encounters of the Third Kind at 5 pm and Solo: A Star Wars Story at 7:15 pm, shown on the theater's four-story tall screen.  For more details and ticket information to each show, head for the OMSI website.

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Morgue Anne presents They Strip: An 80s Horror Burlesque Spectacular at 6 pm tonight at The Rendezvous (2322 2nd Ave in Seattle, WA).  For more details, including a list of performers and advance tickets, visit the Tickettailor site.

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Shriek: A Women of Horror Film Class will screen and discuss Babak Anvari's tale of a woman and her daughter surviving the horrors of war, religious fascism, misogyny and a supernatural threat, Under the Shadow, tonight at Naked City Brewery and Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave N in Seattle, WA).  The event starts at 7 pm and you must be 21 or older to attend.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Monday, August 20

Marathon of the Apes continues tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with a screening of 2011's Rise of the Planet of the Apes at 7:30 pm.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The OMSI 2018 Sci Fi Film Festival continues at the OMSI Empirical Theater (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) with Deadpool 2 at 5 pm, Forbidden Planet at 7 pm and A.I. at 8:45 pm, shown on the theater's four-story tall screen.  For more details and ticket information to each show, head for the OMSI website.


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The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen the horror film Hereditary tonight at 9:30 pm.  For more details, including showtimes and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Tuesday, August 21

Sci-Fi Extravaganza #8 brings the cheesy classic Teenagers from Outer Space to the Darkside Cinema (215 SW 4th St in Corvallis, OR).  Admission is $5, which includes a food credit.  The show starts at 6 pm with drive-in ads and other treats, with the feature starting at 7 pm.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Horror Brew Pub Quiz! takes place tonight at Home, A Bar (719 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR) at 7:30 pm.  Gather your team to compete for one of two gift certificates to Home, A Bar, or try your luck at winning a raffle prize.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Public Domain Xinema and Community Movie Night presents the 1924 silent classic fantasy The Thief of Bagdad, with live musical accompaniment by Sonochromatic, at 7 pm tonight at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR).  Suggested donation is just $5 to $8.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Wednesday, August 22

Marathon of the Apes continues tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with a screening of 2011's Dawn of the Planet of the Apes at 7:30 pm.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The OMSI 2018 Sci Fi Film Festival continues at the OMSI Empirical Theater (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) with Alphaville at 6:30 pm and Dune at 8:15 pm, shown on the theater's four-story tall screen.  For more details and ticket information to each show, head for the OMSI website.

Thursday, August 23

The North Bend Film Festival opens today at the North Bend Theatre (125 Bendigo Blvd N in North Bend, WA).  The Something Strange block of films offers a selection of shorts, and the feature films Time Share (a psychological thriller), Piercing (about a wanna-be murderer and an unhinged call girl), Don't Leave Home (influenced by classical Euro-horror), Model Home (rent free housing is too good to be true), Billy (a ventriloguist and his dummy fall for different women; how could that POSSIBLY go wrong?), Relaxer (a slacker tries to beat the final level of Pac-Man during the Y2K apocalypse) and Anna and the Apocalypse (described as a "zombie apocalypse-Christmas-comedy-musical," which sounds awesome).  And, as one might expect, events outside the theater include a Twin Peaks tour and two Damn Fine Coffee Hours!  For all the details, including a list of the other films and to purchase advance tickets, visit the North Bend Film Festival website.

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Queer Horror brings The Final Girls, a mix of Cabin in the Woods and The Last Action Hero, to The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) tonight at 9:30 pm.  The screening opens with a preshow tribute to the greatest final girls of all time, hosted by Portland's premier drag clown Carla Rossi.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The fantasy film Krull gets the RiffTrax treatment LIVE tonight in theaters nationwide, thanks to Fathom Events.  An encore presentation is scheduled for Saturday, August 25.  For more details, including theaters screening the event near you and advance ticket sales, visit the Fathom Events website.

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The OMSI 2018 Sci Fi Film Festival continues at the OMSI Empirical Theater (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) with Blade Runner (Final Cut) at 7 pm, shown on the theater's four-story tall screen.  Part of the Reel Eats series, the film is accompanied by a 10 to 12 curated bites arranged in numbered boxes matching key moments in the film.  Admission is restricted to 150 guests.  Tickets are $30 per person, or $25 per person for Sci Fi Fest pass holders (limited to one ticket per pass holder).  For more details and ticket information to each show, head for the OMSI website.

Friday, August 24

The Summer Repertory season concludes at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) with Men in Black, playing through August 30.  For more details and showtimes (when available), visit the Academy Theater website.

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The Rusty Grape Vineyards (16712 NE 219th St in Battleground, WA) presents a Movies on the Lawn screening of The 'Burbs 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.

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The OMSI 2018 Sci Fi Film Festival continues at the OMSI Empirical Theater (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) with The Last Starfighter at 5:30 pm, The Matrix at 7:45 pm and Eraserhead at 10:30 pm, shown on the theater's four-story tall screen.  For more details and ticket information to each show, head for the OMSI website.

Saturday, August 25

Wyrd War and Fantagraphics Books celebrate the release of Jim Osborne: The Black Prince of the Underground, an adults only collected work and biography of "one of America's most perplexing, violent and haunted underground comic artists."  The event a slideshow retrospective of Osborne's live and legacy by preeminent underground comix historian Patrick Rosenkranz, and a "surprise" cinematic classic that perfectly reflects Osborne's dark aesthetic.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The OMSI 2018 Sci Fi Film Festival continues at the OMSI Empirical Theater (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) with the 1951 version of The Day the Earth Stood Still at 5 pm, Blade Runner (Final Cut) at 7 pm and Blade Runner 2049 at 9:15 pm, shown on the theater's four-story tall screen.  Two attendees to each Blade Runner feature will receive a special door prize.  For more details and ticket information to each show, head for the OMSI website.

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Tacoma Ghost Tours is conducting a Public Ghost Hunt tonight at 8 pm at Brandy's Attic (755 Broadway St in Tacoma, WA).  This location has been the site of numerous unexplained occurrences that you're being asked to bring your own ghost hunting tools to help find more evidence and maybe find answers to some of the events.  Advance tickets are recommended, as space is limited and tickets will be available at the door ONLY if the event doesn't sell out.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Sunday, August 26

Davis Graveyard (8703 SE 43rd Ave in Milwaukie, OR) is hosting a Tombstone Workshop today from 9 am to 1 pm.  You provide the epitaph and the instructors will help you make your tombstone while providing tips and trick to make many more at your graveyard!  The class costs $50 per person and is limited to 12 students, so visit the Facebook Event Page as soon as possible to reserve your slot.

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FLASH!  A-AH!!  McMenamins Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan St in Portland, OR) brings the super cheesy goodness of 1980's Flash Gordon to the big screen through September 1.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Cowboy Bebop: The Movie screens at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) today at 2 and 7 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The OMSI 2018 Sci Fi Film Festival concludes tonight at the OMSI Empirical Theater (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) with The Last Starfighter at 5 pm and The Matrix at 7 pm, shown on the theater's four-story tall screen.  For more details and ticket information to each show, head for the OMSI website.