Summer is coming to an end, but not the Horror/Sci FI/Fantasy events around the Pacific Northwest!

Yes, summer is coming to an end, but it looks like we'll still get a few last days of sunny weather before the clouds and rain becomes the norm once again.  I'm not complaining, mind you, as it signals we're getting closer to THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR, but you might want to soak up some sunshine before it becomes a fond memory.

Me, I'm just going to enjoy not having to risk igniting in the sunlight

when I walk to the grocery store.

Of course, if you'd rather stay out of the sun, check out this edition of the Weekly Update for all the cool Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy events happening this week in the Pacific Northwest.  You'll find lots of movies and stage events, as well as a few markets, cons and MORE, all waiting to keep you cool and out of the sun!

Be sure to check out the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar if you're into long range planning.  I'm a bit behind in adding events to the page, but I hope to remedy that over the next few days, so keep checking back!

If you want your event listed on the site, just email me at shadowoverportland@live.com with the details and promotional artwork, and I'll do the rest.  As always, you won't have to pay a dime, since postings on the site are FREE!

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

Now Showing 

Gods and prehistoric monsters invade the Summer Repertory Series at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR)!  Check out Ray Harryhausen's classic Jason and the Argonauts, presented in GLORIOUS 35mm.  Or spend some time exploring Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park.  Both movies play through Thursday, August 22.  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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Oh no, there goes The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR), go go Godzillathon!  It's a weekend full of Kaiju goodness as the theater brings Destroy All Monsters, Godzilla vs. Megalon, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla and Godzilla on Monster Island to the big screen from Friday, August 30 to Sunday, September 1, all in GLORIOUS 35mm!  Tickets go on sale to the general public at noon on Thursday, August 8.  For more details, including showtimes, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Looking for Monsters

The Beneath is gearing up for its second year under the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, OR, and is looking for volunteers to play monsters!  If you're interested, visit The Beneath website and click on the Monsters Needed button.

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.

August, 2019

Wednesday, August 21

Weird Wednesday returns to The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) tonight with...  Well, with a really good movie, 1962's Carnival of Souls.  The film starts at 9:15 pm and admission is FREE, but you must be 18 or older to attend.  And don't forget to support The Joy's ongoing efforts to keep Wednesdays WEIRD by stopping at the concession stand for some tasty treats and beverages.  For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website.

Thursday, August 22

Tickets are still available for tonight's production by Tacky Wacky, New Mutants: A X-Men Themed Drag Show at Crush Bar (1400 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR).  Doors open at 8:30 pm for this X-traordinary performance.  You must be 21 or older to attend.  Be aware, the performance on Wednesday, August 21 has SOLD OUT.  For more details and a list of performers, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Friday, August 23

The Summer Repertory Series at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) ends with the first, and possibly, best summer movie made, Steven Spielberg's Jaws, presented in GLORIOUS 35mm.  Or head to Camelot (or not, it's a rather silly place) with Monty Python and the Holy Grail.  Both movies play through Thursday, August 29.  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 7th Street Theatre (313 7th St in Hoquiam, WA) will screen Star Wars: A New Hope today and tomorrow at 7:30 pm and on Sunday, August 26 at 2 pm.  Don't miss this chance to see it on the big screen!  For more details and information on ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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This news is MOST EXCELLENT!  The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) celebrates the 30th anniversary of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure by screening a digital restoration of the film.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Saturday, August 24

The Creeping Museum Artist Market takes place this afternoon at the Alberta Abbey (126 NE Alberta St in Portland, OR).  Doors open at 4 pm, or enter at 3 pm with Early Bird Admission for $10.  Presented by the not-for-profit art collective The Creeping Museum, this one-day event features handmade goods, vintage clothing and curiosities and MUCH MORE!  For more details and Early Bird Admission, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Destiny City Freakycon V - A Mini-Horror Con takes place from 1 to 6 pm today at Destiny City Comics (218 St Helens Ave in Tacoma, WA).   Guests include independent horror film director Tonjia Atomic, independent horror film director Joe Sherlock, shock rock band October Games, and MUCH MORE!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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To celebrate Wyrd War's release of Charles Bernstein's score on vinyl, head to The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) for a screening of The Entity in GLORIOUS 35mm!  Based on the true story of a woman who was repeatedly sexually assaulted by an unseen force, the film features an amazing performance by star Barbara Hershey as she is victimized by the entity and the disbelieving men investigating the case.  For more details, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The 5th Annual Celtic Fantasy Faire takes place from 10 am to 6 pm today at Shute Park (750 SE 8th Ave in Hillsboro, OR).  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Geek Girls, time to leave the husband/boyfriend and kids at home, as Geek Girl Brunch Portland hosts a brunch celebrating Buffy The Vampire Slayer.  You must be 21 and older to attend and are invited to show up in costume (it's not required).  Brunch will take place at The Original Dinerant (300 SW 6th Ave in Portland, OR), and the event is FREE (though you are responsible for your food and drink purchases).  For more details and to RSVP (required, as space is limited), visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Salem Movies in the Park will screen Solo: A Star Wars Story tonight at the Riverfront City Park (200 Water St NE in Salem, OR).  The movie starts at around 8 pm and admission is FREE, though donations are suggested.  For more details, visit the Movies in the Park website.

Sunday, August 25 

The Northwest Film Center presents Brian Yuzna's body-horror critique of the upper class, Society, at 7 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 NWFC website.

Monday, August 26

Monday Movie Night at the Waterland Arcade (22306 Marine View Dr S in Des Moines, WA) will present Stephen King's so-bad-it's-AMAZING Maximum Overdrive tonight at 7 pm.  Expect some trivia and score a free drink by wearing your best Stephen King or AC/DC attire!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Fashion in Film series at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen the film version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, starring Kristy Swanson and Donald Sutherland, tonight at 7:30 pm.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Tuesday, August 27

Oh crap, here comes the clowns!  The Nerd Out (3308 SE Belmont St in Portland, OR) brings the Radioactive Geeks crew to test your knowledge in a Stephen King/Clowns Trivia Night.  Your team of 2-4 people will compete in four rounds to win PRIZES!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Wednesday, August 28

Re-Run Theater at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents the action filled two-part episode The Living Legend from the original Battlestar Galactica tonight at 7:30 pm.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Thursday, August 29

Get Your Geek On: Three Year Anniversary takes place at 9:30 pm tonight at Crush Bar (1400 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR).  This variety show has featured bellydance, drag, burlesque, circus, singing and comedic acts in the past, with characters from comics and movie to literature and video games.  To find out what's in store this time, you'll have to show up and see.  Doors open at 9 pm.  For more details, including advance ticket sales and a list of performers, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Friday, August 30

Godzillathon begins its rampage at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with a screening of Destroy All Monsters in GLORIOUS 35mm tonight at 7 pm.  For more details, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Saturday, August 31

Godzillathon continues stomping through The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with a screening of Godzilla vs Megalon in GLORIOUS 35mm today at 2 pm.  For more details, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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Godzillathon continues stomping through The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with a screening of Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla in GLORIOUS 35mm tonight at 7 pm.  For more details, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

September, 2019

Sunday, September 1

The Northwest Film Center presents the scariest movie ever released by Disney, Return to Oz, at 7 pm tonight at the Portland Art Museum Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave in Portland, OR) in GLORIOUS 35mm!  Dorothy, back in Kansas, is about to undergo electroshock therapy because of her belief in the world of Oz.  She manages to escape to Oz, only to find it threatened by another evil force.  Featuring some fairly scary stop-motion (created by Will Vinton Studios) and a queen with a collection of various disembodied heads, it's not the cute musical from the 30s.  For more details and advance tickets, visit the NWFC website.

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Godzillathon continues stomping through The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with a second screening of Destroy All Monsters in GLORIOUS 35mm today at 2 pm.  For more details, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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Godzillathon ends its rampage at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with a screening of Godzilla on Monster Island in GLORIOUS 35mm tonight at 7 pm.  For more details, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.