Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar

Happening This Week

Live Attractions 

Hidden Worlds: The Films of LAIKA is open at the Museum of Pop Culture (located in the Seattle Center; 325 5th Ave N in Seattle, WA).  The exhibit features never-before-seen artifacts from the Laika production studios, immersive set displays, character interactive and a sneak peek at the studio's next feature, Wildwood.  The exhibit will be open through Summer 2024.

Back in Theaters

Abel Ferrara's exploitation classic Ms. 45 is playing at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, March 21).

Hayao Miyazaki's latest animated feature, The Boy and the Heron, is playing at McMenamin Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, March 21).  Please check the link to find out when the dubbed or subtitled version is playing.

The Sprocket Society brings back The Saturday Secret Matinee to The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) running through Saturday, March 30.  Every show starts with an episode of the serial Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars, followed by a secret classic feature, all in GLORIOUS 16mm.  And yes, you can purchase a series pass.  Check the link for hints of the features to be shown.

The Olympia Film Society Kids Club is showing Jim Henson/Frank Oz feature The Dark Crystal at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA) on Sunday, March 17, 23, and 31 at 1 pm.  Kids under 12 are admitted FREE. 

First Run Features  


Writer/director Michael Lukk Litwak's feature debut, the sci fi rom/com Molli and Max in the Future is playing at the Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA; scheduled through Tuesday, March 19).  I'm not even going to try and sum up this film, just read about it on Wikipedia.  It does sound pretty weird.

Juel Taylor's feature directorial debut, the sci fi/comedy/mystery They Cloned Tyrone, is playing at Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Wednesday, March 20).

The latest Blumhouse horror film, Imaginary, is playing at the Yelm Cinemas (201 Prairie Park ST SE in Yelm, WA; scheduled through Thursday, March 21), the Sandy Cinema (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR; scheduled through Thursday, March 21), the Tracyton Movie House (1520 NE Riddell Rd in Bremerton, WA; scheduled through Wednesday, March 21), and Studio One (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Sunday, March 17 (as of this post)).

Okay, this sounds too weird not to include on the site.  Mike Chelsik and Ryland Brickson Cole Tews (Lake Michigan Monster) latest film, Hundreds of Beavers, about a drunken applejack salesman becoming a hero during a supernatural winter by trapping hundreds of beavers (take a look at the poster and imagine the Looney Tunes possibilities), is playing at the Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Monday, March 18), and the Darkside Cinema (215 SW 4th St in Corvallis, OR; scheduled through Thursday, March 21).  The film will also play at 9:15 pm on Thursday, March 21, at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) and at the PAM CUT Tomorrow Theater (3530 SE Division St in Portland, OR) on Saturday, March 23, at 4 pm (doors open at 3:30 pm), with musician Jet Black Pearl performing a live looped accordion set.

Poor Things, based on Alasdair Gray's novel about a young woman who is resurrected after her suicide to embark on an odyssey of self-discovery and sexual liberation, is playing the Metro Cinemas (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR; scheduled through Thursday, March 21), the Sandy Cinema (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, March 20), the Living Room Theaters (341 SW 10th Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, March 21) and McMenamin Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, March 21).

Film Festival Submission Information 
 
The H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival and CthulhuCon is accepting submissions for the 2024 festival in Portland, OR.  Visit the link above for all the details, as there are multiple deadlines (the final one is on August 1 for limited films).

The Crypticon Seattle Film Festival is taking submissions for horror films.  Visit the link for details.  Deadline for regular submissions is March 1.

The 16th Annual Guignolfest 72 Hour Horror Film Contest is taking applications for 2024 now.  Visit the link for details.

The Northwest Flying Saucer Film Festival returns to McFiler's Chehalis Theater (558 N Market Blvd in Chehalis, WA) this September, and will begin accepting submissions of UFO themed shorts, documentaries, animations or music videos from Northwest filmmakers on January 1.  Deadline is August 18, 2024.

March, 2024

Friday, March 15

Wyrd War kicks off the March Into Fantasy tonight with a screening of Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR), featuring special guest Jon Mikl Thor at 7:30 pm.  On Saturday, March 16, Thor will be performing at the Coffin Club (421 SE Grand Ave in Portland, OR) starting at 8 pm (this is a 21 and older event).  On Thursday, March 21, it's back to the Coffin Club for Dungeon Synth DJ Night starting at 9 pm (this is a 21 and older event).  On Friday, March 22, Australia's fantasy synth purveyor Quest Master will perform the first time in Portland at the Hollywood Theatre, followed by a screening of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, featuring the world premiere of Cold Sanctum's original live score.  The march wraps up on Saturday, March 23 at Wyrd War Gallery (3505 NE Broadway in Portland, OR) for a showing and meeting with fantasy artist Richard Hescox from 4 to 7 pm.  Then, the Hollywood Theatre will screen French multimedia artist Erang's Another World, Another Time, followed by Charles Band's The Dungeonmaster in GLORIOUS 35mm.  Festival passes are available now.  Ticket for individual events will be on sale soon.

UPDATE: Individual tickets for the screenings at the Hollywood Theatre are available now.

Raqs Apocalypse, a metal-themed belly dance show presented by Tacoma Dance Studios, takes place tonight at The New Frontier Lounge (310 E 25th St in Tacoma, WA).  Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 8 pm.

LADIES vs SHARKS: An Evening of Shark Clip Commentary and Roasting has been rescheduled to 7:30 pm this evening at Lustre Pearl Portland (3932 N Mississippi Ave in Portland, OR).

Speaking of shark movies, Tommy Wiseau's Big Shark is playing at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) tonight at 9 pm.

Friday Night Frights brings Maniac Cop, starring Tom Atkins, Bruce Campbell, Richard Roundtree and Robert Z'Dar, to the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm.

March Monster Madness opens at the SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) opens with screenings of the 1954 kanji classic Godzilla tonight,  and on Monday and Thursday, March 25 and 28.

March Monster Madness continues at the SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with Jordan Peele's NOPE playing tonight, and on Friday and Wednesday, March 22 and 27.

Mad Max: Fury Road-Black and Chrome Edition is playing at The Grand Cinema (606 Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm.

Sam Raimi's horror/comedy (in a gross way) Drag Me to Hell is playing at The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) tonight and tomorrow night at 9:30 pm. 

The 7th St Theatre (313 7th St in Hoquiam, WA) is showing the sci fi spoof Galaxy Quest tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 pm.

Saturday, March 16

The legendary Pam Grier will be at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA) for a post-film Q and A after screenings of Coffy (film starts at 4 pm) and Friday Foster (film starts at 8 pm.  And you can get a double feature discount!

CineMagic (2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) will show Chuck Russell's 1988 remake of The Blob, with SFX artist Nick Benson (The Blob, Night of the Demons) in attendance for a Q and A after the film, tonight at 7:30 pm.

Frankenstein's Comicbook Swap!  Out of the Shadows... takes place today at Lloyd Center Mall (1028 Lloyd Ctr in Portland, OR; in the old H and M location southwest of the ice rink).  Early bird admission, starting at 11 am, is $5.  General admission at noon is $1.  Admission is free to youth and elders.  You'll also find details at the Facebook Event Page.

March Monster Madness continues at the SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with the found footage monster movie Cloverfield tonight, and on Monday and Friday, March 18 and 29.

March Monster Madness continues at the SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with Joe Dante's comedy/homage to the late William Castle, Matinee, today, and on Wednesday, March 20.

March Monster Madness continues at the SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with David Cronenberg's The Fly tonight, and on Wednesday and Tuesday, March 20 and 26.

March Monster Madness continues at the SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with the 1990 monster classic Tremors today, and on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 19 and 27. 

The PAM CUT Tomorrow Theater (3530 SE Division St in Portland, OR) is screening David Lynch's Dune today at 4 pm.  Get there around 3:30 pm and you can create some Sand Art!

The PAM CUT Tomorrow Theater (3530 SE Division St in Portland, OR) is screening adults-only animated feature Unicorn Wars tonight at 7 pm.  Oh, and it's BYO-Teddy Bear.

Mad Max: Fury Road is playing at The Grand Cinema (606 Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm.

Tommy Wiseau will be at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in  Portland, OR) for a screening of Big Shark tonight at 9:30 pm.

Sunday, March 17

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a screening of the 1993 horror/comedy Leprechaun at the Tracyton Movie House (1520 NE Riddell Rd in Bremerton, WA) today at 4 pm.  It also will be screened on Wednesday, March 20, at 6 pm.

Fathom Events brings Jim Henson's Labyrinth back to theaters nationwide tonight.  Visit the link to find a theater near you.

March Monster Madness continues at the SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with the 1954 Universal monster classic Creature from the Black Lagoon today and on Thursday, March 21.

March Monster Madness continues at the SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with the South Korean monster movie The Host tonight, and on Thursday and Saturday, March 21 and 30.

Monday, March 18

March Monster Madness continues at the SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with Peter Jackson's King Kong tonight, and on Saturday, March 23.

Tuesday, March 19

The Cosmic Unicorn Art Carnival's Blasphemy Show takes place tonight at Escape Bar and Grill (9004 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  Admission is FREE (donations are accepted), and this is a 21 and older event.  Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm.

The South Korean eco-horror/monster film The Host will screen at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) in GLORIOUS 35mm tonight at 7:30 pm.

March Monster Madness continues at the SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim tonight, and on Friday and Tuesday, March 22 and 26.

Wednesday, March 20

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen John Carpenter's adaptation of Stephen King's Christine (as part of a double feature with Michael Mann's Ferrari) tonight at 9:15 pm.  You can buy single film tickets, if you want.

Church of Film brings Video Witches: A Collection of Peculiar Feminist Work, a collection of short films interrogating the margins of horror, fairy tales, noir and more, to the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) tonight at 7 pm.

Thursday, March 21

Squatchcon 2024, the Olympic Peninsula cosplay, comic, gaming and fan culture event, takes place through Sunday, March 24, at the Vern Burton Community Center (308 E 4th St in Port Angeles, WA).  I'll post more details as I get them.

The Make Believe Seattle Film Festival takes place through Tuesday, March 26 at three different locations.  Visit the Facebook Page or the link above for more details.  Passes are on sale now.

Baron Von Terror brings M3gan  to Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) tonight at 8 pm.  You might want to be ready to run at some point.  Just saying.

The psychological horror film Immaculate opens tonight at the Metro Cinema (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR; scheduled through Thursday, March 28).

Friday, March 22

The Oregon Ghost Conference takes place through Sunday at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center (415 First Ave in Seaside, OR).  Events include a screening of A Flash of Beauty: Paranormal Bigfoot  at the Times Theatre and Public House (Tickets are $18).  Visit the link for more details.

The Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA) will screen the found footage horror film Late Night with The Devil (at least that's what their Facebook page says; could it be a trick by the Devil?).  I'll post more details when available.  

The film is also opening at The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Thursday, March 28).

The British animated/live action horror film Stopmotion is playing at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC), tonight at 9 pm.

The sci fi dystopian film Children of Men is playing  is playing at The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) tonight and tomorrow night at 7 pm, and at 4:30 pm on Monday and Wednesday, March 25 and 27.

Brian De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise  is playing at The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) tonight and tomorrow night at 9:30 pm.

The fantasy rom/com Splash is playing tonight at 7 pm, and tomorrow at 2 pm, at the Egyptian Theatre (229 S Broadway in Coos Bay, OR).

Saturday, March 23

The Denton Delinquents brings The Rocky "Horror Icons" Show to the Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA) tonight, with doors opening at 9 pm.  It's a shadow cast of the cult classic, but each performer will be dressed as a well-known Icon of Horror.

The cult classic Tank Girl is playing at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) tonight at 7 pm.

Monday, March 25

The Feminist March 2024 series at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents Under the Skin, starring Scarlett Johansson as an alien disguised as a human woman praying on men in Scotland, tonight at 7 pm.

Tuesday, March 26

The Grindhouse Film Festival series at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents the cult classic 1983 low-budget monster movie The Deadly Spawn in GLORIOUS 35mm tonight at 7:30 pm.

Fathom Events brings Winne-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 (Electric Boogaloo?) to theaters nationwide through Thursday, March 28.  Visit the link to find a theater near you.

Wednesday, March 27

The Feminist March 2024 series at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) brings to Re-Run Theater an episode from the Saturday morning series The Secrets of Isis, an episode from the animated series Jem and the Holograms, and an episode of the 1970's live action Wonder Woman series, with Lynda Carter rocking a special superhero skateboard outfit in GLORIOUS 16mm.  It all starts at 7:30 pm.

Thursday, March 28

March Monster Madness concludes at the SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with a screening of one of the films voted on by you!  Visit the link to vote for your favorite from the line up.  The film will start at 7:30 pm.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire opens tonight at SIFF Cinema Uptown (511 Queen Anne Ave N in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Thursday, April 11), and the North Bend Theatre (125 Bendigo Blvd N in North Bend, OR; scheduled through Sunday, April 7).

Friday, March 29

Funhouse Lounge (2432 SE 11th Ave in Portland, OR) presents Burwesque! A Wisque Cewebwation of The Pwincess Bwide (I think that drove my Spellchecker insane) tonight and tomorrow at 10 pm, and on Sunday, March 31, at 7 pm.

The OMSI Sci-Fi Film Festival opens today in the OMSI Empirical Theater (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) and runs through (checks the site) holy Cthulhu, Thursday, May 23!  Nope, not listing everything, but I will say the selections are pretty strong.  '78's Invasion of the Body Snatchers, three films from John Carpenter, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, '53's The War of the Worlds,  and the festival ends with a screening of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga!  All on the Empirical Theater's four-story screen!!  Visit the link for all the details.

Saturday, March 30

DC in Concert brings 1989's Batman  to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (1037 SW Broadway in Portland, OR) with a live symphony performing the score, tonight at 8 pm.

Sunday, March 31

The PAM CUT Tomorrow Theater (3530 SE Division St in Portland, OR) will show Ari Aster's Midsommar tonight at 7 pm.  Doors open at 6:30 pm, and you can make a flower crown before the movie starts.

April, 2024

Wednesday, April 3

Manual Cinema brings a new version of Frankenstein to life, using shadow puppetry, cinematic techniques and live music to deliver a haunting show at the Moore Theatre (1932 2nd Ave in Seattle, WA) tonight at 7:30 pm.

Friday, April 5

Friday Night Frights brings the ghost with the most, Beetlejuice, to the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm, with a live shadow cast.  The theater and Friday Night Frights are NOT responsible for any consequences should you say his name three times during the show.

Trek Nights at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) brings Star Trek: First Contact back to the big screen tonight at 7:30 pm.  Just in time for First Contact Day!

Saturday, April 6

The 2024 International Mermaid Museum Festival opens today, and runs through Sunday, April 14, at the International Mermaid Museum (1 S Arbor Rd in Aberdeen, WA).  Olive the Alchemist, founder of the Seattle Mermaid School, will preside on the mermaid throne, while the Northwest's Una the Mermaid will perform in her tank.  I'll post more details as they become available.

UPDATE: The PNW Unicorns Sky and Blue, and their handler Crystal, will be in attendance.

The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen a restoration of Mario Bava's classic 1964 Giallo Blood and Black Lace tonight and tomorrow at 9:30 pm.

Tuesday, April 9

Burlynomicon-A Darkly Decadent Burlesque Revue returns to The Coffin Club (421 SE Grand Ave in Portland, OR) for a night of gloriously ghoulish entertainment, and a birthday celebration for producer and host, Natasha Riot.  Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 8 pm, and there is a two drink minimum (obviously, this is a 21 and older event).  Advance tickets are strongly recommended and available at the link above.

Friday, April 12

The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) will screen the films Robot Ninja  and The Dead Next Door, with filmmaker J. RT. Bookwalter in attendance for a Q and A, tonight at 9:15 pm.  Please note, special event ticketing pricing is in place to help support Mr. Bookwalter during his theatrical roadshow.

To celebrate the 45th anniversary of George Romeo's 1978 masterpiece Dawn of the Dead, the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) is screening a restoration of this horror classic through Sunday, April 14.  

Saturday, April 13

The BoneBat Comedy of Horrors Film Fest 2024, takes place at 1 pm today at the SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA).  Follow the event on Facebook for all the details.

The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) welcomes Severin Films for the screening of a restoration of Jess Franco's 1971 erotic horror classic Vampyros Lesbos tonight at 9:30 pm.

Sunday, April 14

Market for the Strange comes to Portland, OR, for the first time at The Leftbank Annex (101 N Weidler St in Portland, OR) today from 12 to 6 pm.  Admission is $5, with kids 12 and under admitted FREE.

The Oregon Symphony will cast a spell on you with Wands and Wizards, performing mystical music like Dukas' Sorcerer's Apprentice, selections from the Harry Potter films, and more!  The performance starts at 2 pm at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (1037 SW Broadway in Portland, OR).

My Precious! A Lord of the Rings Drag and Burlesque Show takes place at 7 pm tonight at the Atlantis Lounge (3552 N Mississippi Ave in Portland, OR).  I'm assuming this is a 21 and older event, as it's in a lounge.  Call and check before you buy tickets for the kids.  Just saying.

Severin Films returns to the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) for the screening of a restored, most comprehensive version available, of Jesus (Jess) Franco's Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein.  Described as a mix of 70's exploitation, Gothic horror and 20's German expressionism, this is one film I didn't know I needed to see!  The film starts at 7:30 pm.

McFiler's Chehalis Theater (558 N Market Blvd in Chehalis, WA) celebrates the 45th anniversary of the George Romero zombie classic Dawn of the Dead today at 5 and 7:30 pm.

Tuesday, April 16

Floating World invades the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) for a comic-book party to remember, along with a screening of The Return of Swamp Thing, Jim Wynorski's campy sequel to Wes Craven's original.  The film starts at 730 pm, but get there early to check out all the comic-book goodness.

Friday, April 19

Okay, I've stopped mentioning superhero movies on the site, but I'll make an exception for this one.  Vera Drew's parody The People's Joker, featuring a transgender Joker, opens at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, April 25).  This film faced legal challenges from DC for using characters from the Batman Universe, but seems to be coming to theaters now.  Guess the power of parody compels it, to be released.

Saturday, April 20

The Mid Valley Comic Art Expo takes place this weekend at the Oregon State Fairgrounds (2330 17th St NE in Salem, OR) this weekend.  Stay tuned for updates, or follow the event on Facebook!

Sunday, April 21

On this day, in 1880, the clipper ship Elizabeth Dane crashed off the shores of Antonio Bay.  In honor, the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) is screening a 4K restoration of the John Carpenter/Debra Hill ghost story The Fog tonight at 9:30 pm.  If you haven't seen it, the cast is amazing.  Just beware the fog!

May, 2024

Friday, May 3

Crypticon Seattle takes place this weekend at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport (18740 International Blvd in Seattle, WA).  Director Joe Dante (The Howling, Piranha, Gremlins, Billy Zane (Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight, The Phantom, Dead Calm), Stephen McHattie (PontypoolOrphan BlackThe Strain), Robert Brian Wilson  (Silent Night, Deadly Night), Bonnie Aarons (The Nun), Ken Force ('78 Dawn of the Dead), Jeffrey Combs (Re-AnimatorFrom Beyond), Barbara Crampton (Re-AnimatorSuitable Flesh) are scheduled to appear.   You can get updated details by following the con's Facebook page.

UPDATE:  Heather Matarazzo (Scream 3, Scream 5, Hostel Part II), Zach Galligan (the Gremlins and Waxworks series), and Quinn Lord (Sam in Trick 'r Treat), William Butler (many credits, including appearances in the Friday the 13th, Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Nightmare on Elm Street series) are scheduled to appear.

Saw the Musical, an unauthorized parody of the film, is coming from New York to the Alberta Abbey (126 NE Alberta St in Portland, OR) through June 9.  As you might guess, the Abbey is issuing a parental advisory for explicit content.  Oh, and there is a "splash zone!"  Visit the link above for tickets.

Saturday, May the Fourth (be with you)

The Admiral Theatre (515 Pacific Ave in Bremerton, WA) celebrates May the Fourth by screening the original Star Wars Trilogy today starting at 2 pm.

Saturday, May 11

The Inland NW Toy Show Classic takes place today at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center-Bay 3 (at the corner of Broadway and Havana in Spokane, WA).  Early Bird admission, from 9 to 10 am, is $10.  General admission from 10 am to 4 pm is $5.  Kids 12 and under are admitted free.

June, 2024

Sunday, June 16

The Boulet Brothers brings Dragula: The Official Season 5 Tour to the Wonder Ballroom (128 NE Russell St in Portland, OR) tonight at 8 pm.  Doors open at 7 pm.  You can purchase advance tickets at the link.

Tuesday, June 18

The Boulet Brothers brings Dragula: The Official Season 5 Tour to the Moore Theatre (1932 2nd Ave in Seattle, WA) tonight at 8 pm.  You can purchase advance tickets at the link.

Friday, June 21

The Washington State Summer Con is back at the Washington State Fair and Events Center (110 9th Ave SE in Puyallup, WA) this weekend.  Ron Perlman (Hellboy), Sofia Boutella (2017's The MummyStar Trek Beyond), Charlie Hunnom (Pacific RimCrimson Peak), and members of the Smallville cast are scheduled to attend.  Stay tuned for more details or follow the event on Facebook!  Tickets are on sale now.

UPDATE: Brent Spider (Star Trek: TNG) is scheduled to attend.

Saturday, June 22

OFS presents a screening of Blade Runner: The Final Cut with star Sean Young in attendance for a post-film Q and A at 7 pm (doors open at 6 pm) at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA).  Tickets are on sale now.

July, 2024

Friday, July 5

The Centralia Fantasy Festival takes place this weekend at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds (1909 S Gold St in Centralia, WA).  Follow the event on Facebook.

Friday, July 26

WasabiCon PDX, a celebration of anime, cosplay and gaming, takes place this weekend at the Hilton Portland Downtown (921 SW 6th Ave in Portland, OR).  Details are coming soon.  You can also get updated information on the Facebook Page.

Saturday, July 27

The Meadowlark Comic Con 2024 takes place today and tomorrow at Rogue X (901 Rossanley Dr in Medford, OR).  Spencer Wilding (creature performer and Darth Vader in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) is scheduled to attend.  Keep up with all the detail on the Facebook page.

August, 2024

Thursday, August 1

Not sure of the date on this, but Laika Studios will commemorate the 15th anniversary of their film Coraline with Coraline's Curious Cat Trail, with 30 six-foot-tall cat sculptures placed throughout downtown Portland this month.  The cats will be hand-painted by local artist, and will eventually be auctioned off, with proceeds going to OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital.  The link gets you to the KGW article, which didn't include dates at this time.

September, 2024

Friday, September 6

The Rose City Comic Con takes place this weekend at the Oregon Convention Center (777 Ne Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Portland, OR).  Keep checking back for more details.

Friday, September 13

The Northwest Flying Saucer Film Festival returns to McFiler's Chehalis Theater (558 N Market Blvd in Chehalis, WA) today.  Details to come.

October, 2024

Friday, October 4

The H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival and CthulhuCon takes place through Sunday, October 6, at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  At least I assume so, unless cosmic madness has warp reality.  More details to come.  You can follow the event of Facebook.

Metalesquefest takes place tonight at the Star Theater (13 NW 6th Ave in Portland, OR) and tomorrow night at Dante's (350 W Burnside St in Portland, OR).  Stay tuned for more details!

Myers House NC invites you to watch The Goonies at the Lower Columbia Bowling Alley (a location in the film), tour the Goonies house, and more.  Visit the link for details. 

Myers House NC invites you to watch The Shining at the Timberline Lodge in Government Camp, OR, (used as the exterior of the Overlook).  You can also stay overnight and partake in other activities.  Visit the link for details. 

Saturday, October 12

Tacoma Dance Studios presents Dracula: Alternative Dance Theatre tonight at 8 pm.  The location will be announced sone.  Doors open at 7 pm.

Friday, October 25

The Washington State Horror Con takes place this weekend at the Washington State Fair and Events Center (110 9th Ave SW in Puyallup, WA).  And yes, Cassandra Peterson (The Mistress of the Dark herself, Elvia) is scheduled to attend.  You can follow the event on Facebook for the latest details.

January 2025

Friday, January 24

Fan Expo Portland 2025 takes place this weekend at the Oregon Convention Center (777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Portland, OR).  More details to come.  Follow the event on Facebook.



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