Check out this edition of the Weekly Update to find some cool ways the beat the heat!

Holy hell, it's hot across the Pacific Northwest, but that doesn't mean Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Fans can't find a way to cool down!  Check out this edition of the Weekly Update for all the great movies, stage events and bazaars that will help keep you from burning up in this unseasonable warm weather!!

This is why I don't go out in the sun.

I burn, peel, and repeat, all frigging summer!

As for the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar, I'll be updating it over the next few days, as I've found some amazing events coming this summer.  I would have more posted by now, but I spent the past few days on a personal project (details to come).  Now it's time to get back to the site and list all the events coming this summer.  Believe me, you'll want to check back and see all the amazing stuff I'm adding to the calendar!

Be sure to check out the Fundraising News section below to find out how you can support Horrific 5: A Night of Horror Themed Belly Dance, taking place in January, 2020, in Tacoma, WA.  Even if you can't make it to the performance (you can find the details on the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar), you can still support the event and score a sweet t-shirt, tank top or hoodie.  As I mentioned below, any fundraiser listed on the site I support and have donated to, so check it out!

If you'd like your event listed on the site, it's easy and, best of all, FREE!  Just email me at shadowoverportland@live.com with the details and promotional art, and I'll take care of the rest!!

From Ashland, OR, to Vancouver, BC, The Shadow Over Portland has you covered.

Except for in this heat.  Damn, it's too freaking hot!!

Now Showing

Torchsong Theater Company presents The Ripper: Gothic Rock Musical opening tonight at the Peninsula Lodge #128, IOOF (4834 N Lombard St in Portland, OR).  Based on the poems of Geoffrey Charles Pate, this take on the the tale of The Ripper promises to be much, much stranger than the story you know.  The production contains strong language, violence and mild sexual content, and is recommended for ages 16 and older.  The show runs through Sunday, June 23.  For more details, including showtimes and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The musical Wicked comes to the Paramount Theatre (911 Pine St in Seattle, WA) tonight.  The production runs through July 7.  For more details and a link to ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Godzilla: King of the Monsters is now playing at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  The film is currently scheduled to run through Thursday, May 13.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The Broadway Rose Theatre Company (12850 SW Grant Ave in Tigard, OR) presents the Tony Award-winning Into The Woods through Sunday, June 30.  For more details, including showtimes and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Fundraiser News

Horrific 5: A Night of Horror Themed Belly Dance has launched a Indiegogo fundraiser for their January 2020 performance in Tacoma, WA.  The show features local Pacific Northwest talent, as well as a featured dancer from "lands afar."  Every act represents a horror film as an epic dance story.  If you live in the area, you can pick up general admission or VIP tickets, or add on a shirt or hoodie for a bit more.  But if you are unable to attend the event, you can pick up a t-shirt, a tank top, or a hoodie to wear anywhere.  The fundraiser runs through August 8, 2019.  Check out the Indiegogo link for a list of perks and how you can support an amazing local horror themed event.  And you'll find details about the event by scrolling down the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar page.

Any fundraising event I post on the site, I fully support and have contributed to.

June, 2019

Wednesday, June 12

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) invites The Gentlemen Hecklers to take on Paul Verhoeven's Starship Troopers tonight at 9:30 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) brings back the greatest Luchador of all, El Santo, in the monster romp Santo vs. the Vampire Women.  This is the English dubbed version, so don't be surprised if the name Samson gets used instead of Santo.  We all know who's really wearing that mask!  The movie starts at 9:15 pm and admission is FREE, but you must be 18 or older to attend.  And don't forget to stop at the concession stand for some tasty treats and beverages before the movie.  For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website.

Thursday, June 13

Queer Horror at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) kicks off Pride weekend with a screening of Resident Evil, in GLORIOUS 35mm, tonight at 9:30 pm.  The screening, hosted by Portland's premier drag clown Carla Rossi, opens with Night of 1,000 Millas, a pre-show featuring Portland drag superstars as the super-powered action star!  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) presents a Suspiria Double Bill starting tonight at 6:45 pm with Dario Argento's colorful horror classic, followed at 8:45 pm with Luca Guadagnino's 2018 re-imagining.  You can buy tickets for one, or see them both for one sweet price.  For more details, including a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR) will screen the star studded zombie movie The Dead Don't Die through Thursday, June 20.  For announcements about showtimes, and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page or the Cinema 21 website.

Friday, June 14

Tonight's Friday Late Night Movie at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) is the hallucinogenic, bloody as all hell Mandy, starring Nicholas Cage at his craziest.  Showtime is 11:55 pm.  For more details 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) is offering the best way to beat the heat right now, sitting in a dark, air conditioned theater watching John Carpenter's chilling sci fi/horror classic The Thing.  The show runs through Thursday, June 20.  For more details, including showtimes, visit the Academy Theater website.

Saturday, June 15

The Washington State Summer Con takes place today and tomorrow at the Washington State Fair and Events Center (110 9th Ave SW in Puyallup, WA).  Guests include Billy Dee Williams (Star Wars), Carl Weathers (Predator), Puppeteer Dave Barclay (The Empire Strikes Back, The Return of the Jedi, The Dark Crystal, Little Shop of Horrors) and Pom Klementieff (Mantis from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Avengers: Infinity War).  For more details and updates, visit the Facebook Event Page or the Washington State Summer Con website.

UPDATE: Jon Bernthal (The Walking Dead, The Punisher) and Carl Weathers (Rocky, Predator) are scheduled to attend.

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The Olympia Film Society presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show at midnight tonight at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA).  Doors open at 11 pm.  The event features the Dungeons and Dragonflies Shadow Cast performing during the show.  Of course, costumes are encouraged and prop bags can be purchased at the concession stand (sorry, no outside props).  For more details, including information on advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will show Tobe Hooper's batshit crazy (in all the best ways) space vampire movie Lifeforce tonight at 9:30 pm in GLORIOUS 70mm!  I saw this a couple years ago and it looks AMAZING, so don't miss out!!  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The Olympia Film Society celebrates the 15th anniversary of Howl's Moving Castle with screenings of the film on Saturday, June 15 and 29.  The show starts at 11 am at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA) and admission for kids 12 and under is FREE!  And no, it doesn't count if you consider yourself a kid at heart!!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Sunday, June 16

Scary Home Companion LIVE in June takes place at 6:30 pm tonight at the Star Theater Portland (13 NW 6th Ave in Portland, OR).  The show features live horror-themed audio dramas, comedy sketches, radio commercials, local celebrity interviews hosted by Screamvina, the Second Most Evil Woman in Portland, and MUCH MORE!  For more details, including a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) presents the 1911 Italian silent film L'Inerno, with a live score by Maurizio Guarini (of Goblin) tonight at 8 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Monday, June 17

The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will show the sci fi classic 2001: A Space Odyssey tonight at 7 pm in GLORIOUS 70mm!  I saw this a couple years ago and it looks AMAZING, so don't miss out!!  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Friday, June 21

Frightmare on Main Street presents the horror comedy Tucker and Dale vs. Evil at 9:30 pm at the Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA).  After the film, the members of local podcast The Horror Aisle will discuss the film.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Kiggins Theatre website (Please be aware, this link is currently listing the May presentation of The Thing).

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The Olympia Film Society presents a screening of Hayao Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke at 6:30 pm tonight at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA).  Guest programmer, comedian and musician Mary Kobayash will introduce the film.  For more details and a link, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Projekt Record's Movies in the Dark series presents the vampire film Only Lovers Left Alive at 9:30 pm tonight at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR).  Tickets are $5 to $10 sliding scale, $8 in advance.  Doors open at 9 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Friday Night Frights presents Wes Craven's terrifying The Hills Have Eyes at 10 pm tonight at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA).  Admission is $6.  And, as always, expect all kinds of awesome prizes.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday, June 22

GeekCraft Expo PDX 2019 takes place this weekend at the Oregon Convention Center (777 ME Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Portland, OR).  Doors open at 10 am both days, and you can browse the aisles of made by local nerd hands merchandise.  The event is FREE (though preregistration is needed) and family friendly.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents the 1923 classic The Hunchback of Notre Dame, starring Lon Chaney, today at 2 pm.  Expect a live score accompaniment from the Columbia River Theatre Organ Society.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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Headbangers Ball with Sign of the Beast Burlesque takes place at 9 pm tonight at The Fixin' To (8218 N Lombard St in Portland, OR).  Expect the heavy metal prom you've always wanted, with sinful burlesque to boot.  Dress in your finest leather and lace for a chance to be crowned royalty.  The event is a fundraiser for the fourth annual Metalesque Fest, so bring cash for raffle tickets and merchandise!  Tickets are $10 at the door.   For more details, including a list of performers, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Weird Elephant at The Grand Cinema (606 S Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA) presents the cult classic The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the Eighth Dimension tonight at 11 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Tuesday, June 25

They are going to EAT YOU!  The Grindhouse Film Festival series at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents Lucio Fulci's Zombie tonight at 7:30 pm in GLORIOUS 35mm!  Don't miss your chance to see this classic in all it's gory glory on the big screen!!  For more details and advance ticket sales (highly recommended), visit The Hollywood Theatre website.