It's time for the newest Weekly Update!

Man, that's a lame headline.  And I should know, as I wrote it.   But, after staring at the computer screen for over five minutes, trying to think of something more witty, more topical, or just more entertaining, I gave up.  I got nothing this week.

It's like this headline.  
Yeah, we know.
The zombie hordes roaming the streets already clued us in!

But even if the headline is worth skipping over, this edition of the Weekly Update is something you'll want to check out.  I've got movies, Harry Potter birthday celebrations of the family (and not so family) friendly variety, toy shows and MUCH MORE!

Don't forget to take a look at the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar help plan out your summer, and the rest of the year.  I've added the dates for Metalesque Fest 2019 in October, dates for Evil Dead: The Musical when it returns to the Northwest, and many more events you won't want to miss!!

Remember, you can get your event posted on the site by emailing me all the details and promotional artwork at shadowoverportland@live.com.  I'll take care of everything except billing you, as listing events on the site is FREE!

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

Now Showing 

The Summer Repertory Series at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) continues with screenings of the Alfred Hitchcock classic North by Northwest in GLORIOUS 35mm and James Cameron's classic The Terminator through Thursday, July 18.  Please note, this is not a double feature and if you want to catch both, you'll need two separate tickets.  For more details, including showtimes, visit the Academy Theater website.

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Hourglass Escapes (3131Western Ave, Suite 422B in Seattle, WA) is hosting an Evil Dead 2 Escape Room through July 31.  You have just 70 minutes to send the Deadites back to the realm and save your soul, so you and your team better be ready!  This is a private booking event, so you will not be joined with strangers, and is recommended for ages 13 and older. For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Hourglass Escapes website.

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The latest horror film from Ari Aster (Hereditary), Midsommar, opens tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  The film is currently scheduled to run until Thursday, July 25.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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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, July 18.  For announcements about showtimes, and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page or the Cinema 21 website.

The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen Jim Jarmusch's star-studded zombie comedy The Dead Don't Die through Thursday, July 25.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website. 

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The stage production of Wicked opens today at the Keller Auditorium (222 SW Clay St in Portland, OR).  The show runs through July 26.  Details and advance ticket sales have yet to be posted, so check back at the Portland'5 Center for the Arts website later in the year.

UPDATE: Tickets are available NOW at the wickedmusicaltix website.  Visit the Facebook Event Page for more details, including how to win tickets to the show.

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.

Film Festival Submissions

The 11th Annual GuignolFest: 3-Day Horror Movie Contest is signing up teams now!  For more details, visit the Facebook Page or the GuignolFest website.

Cosplayers Wanted

The Renton City Comic Con is looking for cosplayers to take participate in the Renton River Days Parade on Saturday, July 27, in Renton, WA.  Everyone from pros to amateurs are invited to attend.  If you're interested, head to the Facebook Event Page for all the details.

July, 2019

Wednesday, July 17

Weird Wednesday at The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) will be showing WEIRD as The Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monster!  A rip-off of the Bowery Boys series of films, this feature was often used as part of a "spook show" screening, with "real live monsters" running through the theater.  Don't know if The Joy has anything like that planned, but it would be AWESOME if it happened!  Showtime is 9:15 pm and admission is FREE, but you must be 18 or older to attend.  And be sure to stop at the concession stand for some tasty treats and beverages before the show!  For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website.

Friday, July 19

The Summer Repertory Series at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) continues with screenings of the fantasy classic The Neverending Story and musical remake of Little Shop of Horrors through Thursday, July 25.  Please note, this is not a double feature and if you want to catch both, you'll need two separate tickets.  For more details, including showtimes, visit the Academy Theater website.

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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) celebrates the 50th anniversary of man's landing on the moon with a screening of Duncan Jones' Moon, starring Sam Rockwell, in GLORIOUS 35mm.  The film starts at 7:30 pm.  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) will screen Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind tonight at 10:45 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Friday Night Frights presents the Tobe Hooper's cult classic Eaten Alive at 10 pm tonight at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA).  As always, expect some giveaways!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen the star studded zombie movie The Dead Don't Die tonight at 8:20 pm and Monday, July 22, at 9:15 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday, July 20

The Pride Film Series at The Grand Cinema (606 Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA) presents the erotic vampire film The Hunger tonight at 11 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Wyrd War's Summer Bummer Double Feature takes place at 7:30 pm tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  First up is 1980's Without Warning, featuring Jack Palance, Martin Landau and Kevin Peter Hall as the alien hunter (seven years before he meneanced Arnold Schwarzenegger in Predator), followed by 1977's Satan's Cheerleaders (do you really need to know anything other than the title?).  Director Greydon Clark will be in attendance to discuss both films and 30 years of independent filmmaking.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The Family Pictures series at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen Ray Harryhausen's amazing fantasy Jason and the Argonauts in GLORIOUS 35mm at 2 pm today and tomorrow.  If you've only seen this on a home theater system, DO NOT MISS OUT!  The battle with the six Children of the Hydra's Teeth is breath-taking on the big screen!!  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Hollywood Theatre website.

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The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will host the Alien and Aliens Double Creature Feature tonight starting at 8 pm.  You can catch either Ridley Scott's creepy horror classic or James Cameron's action packed follow up, or watch both for one low price!  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Sunday, July 21

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen Stanley Kubrick's sci fi masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey tonight at 5:45 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen Andrei Tarkosky's sci fi classic Solaris tonight at 9 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Tuesday, July 23

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen the sci fi film Contact tonight at  9:15 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Wednesday, July 24

The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen Serenity, the feature length pilot to the television show Firefly, tonight at 7:30 pm.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Hollywood Theatre website.

Friday, July 26

The Summer Repertory Series at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) continues with screenings of the Jim Henson family friendly fantasy Labyrinth and and the not-so-family-friendly Friday the 13th Part III, presented in eye-popping 3D through Thursday, August 1.  Please note, this is not a double feature and if you want to catch both, you'll need two separate tickets.  For more details, including showtimes, visit the Academy Theater website.

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Two women, one planet, TEN MILLION BUGS!  I don't think you need to know any more!!  VHS Uber Alles presents Bug Wars at 9:30 pm tonight at the Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) in GLORIOUS VHS!!  Admission is just $2!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Wizarding Weekend at McMenamins Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave in Portland, OR) beginsat 5:30 pm today.  Hosted by PDXpelliarum - The Portland Chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance, this three day event will celebrate Harry Potter's birthday with a showing of all 8 movies, themed food and drink, a Diagon Alley for all your shopping needs, and MORE!  A portion of the proceeds from movie ticket sales will be donated to SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) an Oregon nonprofit that supports young readers.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday, July 27

The Destiny City Comics and Arts Festival 2019 takes place from 1 to 7 pm today at Alma Mater Tacoma (1322 Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA).  The event will feature local artists and writers.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Northwest Film Center's fifteenth annual Top Down Cinema returns  to the Portland State University PS2 parking structure (1724 SW Broadway) with a screening of the 80s cult classic, Night of the Comet.  Doors open at 7 pm, with music starting at 8 pm and the film starting at dusk.  Wait, didn't this movie start out with bad things happening to people partying under the stars?  Hope it goes better this time!  For more details on what to expect at the Top Down presentation, and a list of other films in the series, visit this link.  To pick up advance tickets for the film, visit the NW Film Center website.

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The Stumptown SuperCon 2019 takes place today starting at Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub (112 SW 2nd Ave in Portland, OR).  This pub crawl is for those dressed as superheroes or supervillains ONLY (costumes required), and is a benefit for Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette.  Obviously, you must be 21 or older to take part.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Vancouver Toy Junkies are hosting another FREE! Monster movie and Mini Toy/Record Show at the Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA) today starting at 10 am.  The feature film, John Landis' Schlock!, starts at noon.  Admission to both the toy show and the film are FREE!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Renton City Comic Con is looking for cosplayers to take participate in the Renton River Days Parade today in Renton, WA.  Everyone from pros to amateurs are invited to attend.  If you're interested, head to the Facebook Event Page for all the details.

Sunday, July 28

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen Terry Gilliam dystopian fantasy masterpiece, Brazil, tonight at 9:30 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Wednesday, July 31

Kitty Glitter and Geekenders present the Harry Potter's Burlesque Birthday Party at 8 pm tonight at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC).  Of course, you can wear your House Colours, or anything else from the HP Universe.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.