Thursday, February 14, 2019

Welcome to the first Weekly Update of 2019!


Yep, it's about a month late, but welcome to the first Weekly Update of 2019.  Before we start talking about all the great Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy events coming to the Pacific Northwest this month, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who offered their well wishes and condolences when I posted the tribute to my mother.  Your responses were greatly appreciated and I thank you all once again.

Between my mother's death, traveling to Florida to help my father get the house ready to be placed on the market, and some insanely busy work days after I returned to the Northwest, it's only been in the past few days that I've found the time and energy to get back to updating the site. 

So, let's talk about the weather...

Yep, snow is back in the forecast and ready to make commuting BITE!

Forecasts continue to show the potential for snow next week, though I don't think it's at a snow-pocalypse threat level.  Still, if you plan to attend any of the events listed below, contact the venue before venturing out into dangerous weather conditions, to find out if the event was cancelled.

I hope the snow avoids the Pacific Northwest, as February has some amazing movies, stage shows and headed our way.   But if you want to see what's coming next month (oh, believe me, you do!), check the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar for all the latest coming in 2019!  And keep checking back for future updates!!

If you don't see your event listed on the site, email me at shadowoverportland@live.com with all the details and promotional artwork, and I'll get it on the site ASAP.  Best of all, you won't be charged for it, as listings on the site are FREE!!

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

Now Showing

The Saturday Secret Matinees return to The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) Saturdays at 2 pm through March 30.  The series recreates the good, old-fashioned weekend matinees, with a cliffhanger episode of the serial The Mysterious Dr. Satan, followed by a secret classic feature film, all in GLORIOUS 16mm!  For more details, visit the Grand Illusion website.
February, 2019

Thursday, February 14

The Queer Horror series at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) continues the annual Valentine's Day + Jennifer Tilly tradition with a screening of Seed of Chucky  tonight at 9:30 pm.  Join your host, Portland's premiere drag clown Carla Rossi, for this campy killer doll flick.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Friday, February 15

Friday Night Frights presents the blaxploitation classic Blacula, starring the amazing William Marshall, at 10 pm tonight at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA).  Admission is $6 at the door.  Wear your hippest 70s threads for a shot to win some great horror prizes, or a cape if you want something extra nice.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday, February 16

The Lovecraft Bazaar of the Bizzare sale takes place at The Lovecraft Bar (421 SE Grand in Portland, OR) from 4 to 7 pm.  You must be 21 or older to attend.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Rocket Sci-Fi series at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) presents 1983's Born in Flames today at noon.  This R-rated film examines what might happen to the rights of women under a socialistic society in the US, and finds nothing has changed.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Pickford Film Center website.

Tuesday, February 19

The Repressed Cinema series at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) pays tribute to the late Dick Miller with a screening of A Bucket of Blood, in GLORIOUS 16mm, tonight at 7:30 pm.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The Portland Horror Trivia Massacre returns once again to Home, A Bar (719 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR).  Gather a team and try to win one of two gift certificates, and see if you walk out with a sweet horror themed raffle prize.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday, February 23

Lacy Productions presents Phantom Burlesque: A Tribute to Phantom of the Opera tonight at Crush Bar (1400 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR) tonight.  Showtimes are 7 and 9:30 pm.  For more details, including a list of performers and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) gives you a belated reason to celebrate the start of the year with 2019: After the Fall of New York at 7:30 pm tonight.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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Get ready for a bewitching time as The Black Flame Candle: A Hocus Pocus Burlesque Story takes the stage at the Funhouse Lounge (2432 SE 11th Ave in Portland, OR).  Doors open at 6:30 pm, with the show starting at 7 pm.  For more details, including a list of performers and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Sunday, February 24

Screamvina Presents brings the first two episodes of the live radio production Scary Home Companion, featuring horror-themed audio dramas, sketches, local celebrity interviews and live Foley sound effects, to The Star Theater (13 NW 6th Ave in Portland, OR).  Doors open at 8 pm, with the show starting at 8:30 pm.  For more details, including a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Wednesday, February 27

Re Run Theater at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) celebrates Black History Month with a Star Trek: Deep Space Nine double feature.  Check out the episodes "Trials and Tribble-lations" and "Far Beyond the Stars" on the big screen starting at 7:30 pm tonight.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.