What's that? Oh, you want to see what's happening in December? You want an early Christmas gift?
Are you SURE you want to see what Santa has in his bag for you?
Oh, I just can't say no. So this edition of the Weekly Update includes the current list of events taking place next month, from geeky gift faires to spooky films and spicy holiday burlesque! Yep, I've found a bunch of naughty and nice events happening under The Shadow Over Portland to share, but be sure to keep checking the Horror Calendar for updates and new events! You'll even find things happening in 2017!!
Don't worry, I won't be a Scrooge if you want your event (or one you know of) to be added to the Calendar! I LOVE spreading holiday FEAR, so email me at shadowoverportland@live.com and I'll be happy to share the details with fans across the Pacific Northwest!!
And should you attend any of these events, please let the organizers know you read about it at The Shadow Over Portland!!
Get ready to do the Time Warp again, as Funhouse Lounge (2432 SE 11th Ave in Portland, OR) presents the Rocky Horror Show on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through November 26. No, I did not forget to add "Picture" to the title, as Funhouse is presenting the stage version of the cult classic. This live production is for mature audiences only (for obvious reasons). And don't worry, you can join in and toss some toast at the cast, in true Rocky Horror fashion. More more deails, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Funhouse Lounge website.
Open Film Submissions
The Portland Horror Film Festival is looking for short and feature length films for the 2017 show (June 8 to 10 at The Hollywood Theatre in Portland, OR). Submit your film before December 24 and save some money on submission fees! For more details, visit the link.
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The extended deadline to submit your extreme short or feature film to Badass III, presented by the Vancouver Badass Film Festival, is January 23, 2017. This festival takes place at The Rio Theatre (1660 E Broadway in Vancouver, BC) on February 27. For information on submitting your film, visit the link.
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The BoneBat Comedy of Horrors Film Festival, is looking for films "resplendent in Horror and/or Comedy." The festival takes place on Saturday, April 8, 2017, from noon to midnight at SIFF Cinema Uptown (511 Queen Anne Ave N in Seattle, WA). Visit the BoneBat Film Festival website for submission details.
Buy Tickets NOW!
Tickets for The Emerald City Comicon are
selling out FAST. Four day passes and passes for Saturday are GONE!
If you want to go to the con, which takes place at the Washington State Convention Center
(705 Pike St in Seattle, WA) on March 2 though 5, you better buy your ticket NOW! Visit
the official website for more details and a link to advance ticket sales.
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PDXtreme Fest, a three day film festival full of Horror, Crime, Gore and MORE, opens Friday, December 2, at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) at 4 pm. It should be a blood-soaked good time, full of great short and feature films! For a list of the films showing, visit the Facebook Event Page. Advance tickets are just $30 for all three days, and are available at this link.
UPDATE: Jewel Shepard (Trash from Return of the Living Dead) will be at the festival on Saturday, December 3, for the screenings of Nanoblood and Slasher.com. You can get more details at the Facebook Event Page.
November, 2016
Wednesday, November 16
Weird Wednesday is going to be ALL SHADES OF AWESOME at The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) as Monster Kid Radio presents Mil Mascaras verse the Aztec Mummy! A luchador battling an Aztec Mummy is something you DO NOT want to miss!! The show starts at 9:15 pm, with an introduction from Monster Kid Radio host (and local podcasting superstar) Derek M. Koch. Admission is FREE, so spend some money on goodies at the concession stand. And, for you're own safety, DO NOT make Mil Mascaras angry by sneaking in outside food or drinks! As always, you must be 21 or older to attend. For more details, visit The Joy Cinema Website later in the week.
Thursday, November 17
Queer Horror breaks from it's bimonthly schedule for a special screening of Addams Family Values, in GLORIOUS 35mm, tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) at 9:30 pm. Hosted by Portland's premier drag clown Carla Rossi, this Thanksgiving edition opens with a flaming Camp Chippewa pre-show featuring Portland's favorite queens. For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Website.
Friday, November 18
Weird Wednesday is going to be ALL SHADES OF AWESOME at The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) as Monster Kid Radio presents Mil Mascaras verse the Aztec Mummy! A luchador battling an Aztec Mummy is something you DO NOT want to miss!! The show starts at 9:15 pm, with an introduction from Monster Kid Radio host (and local podcasting superstar) Derek M. Koch. Admission is FREE, so spend some money on goodies at the concession stand. And, for you're own safety, DO NOT make Mil Mascaras angry by sneaking in outside food or drinks! As always, you must be 21 or older to attend. For more details, visit The Joy Cinema Website later in the week.
Thursday, November 17
Queer Horror breaks from it's bimonthly schedule for a special screening of Addams Family Values, in GLORIOUS 35mm, tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) at 9:30 pm. Hosted by Portland's premier drag clown Carla Rossi, this Thanksgiving edition opens with a flaming Camp Chippewa pre-show featuring Portland's favorite queens. For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Website.
Friday, November 18
Orycon, Oregon's premier, fan run, sci fi/fantasy convention, happens this weekend at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront (1401 SW Naito Parkway) in Portland, OR. Stay tuned for more details, or visit the link later.
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Friday Night Frights keeps the scares going after THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR with a screening of Child's Play tonight at 10 pm at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611
N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA). Of course, the event includes prizes,
patches, buttons and more. Admission is only $6. For more details,
visit the Facebook Event Page.
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Writer/Director Anna Biller's new comedy/horror/tribute to the Technicolor thrillers of the 60s, The Love Witch, opens tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) in GLORIOUS 35mm. A beautiful young witch looking for true love attracts a few too many suitors in her search (the potions and spells don't help). So when she find true love, things get rocky. The film plays at 7:15 and 9:40 pm through Wednesday, November 23, with matinee shows at 2:15 and 4:40 pm on Saturday and Sunday, November 19 and 20. Visit The Hollywood Theatre Website for more details and a link to advance ticket sales.
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Also playing at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) is a digital restoration of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. Yeah, I know I don't need to say anymore about this one. Showtime is 9:30 pm through Sunday, November 20. Visit The Hollywood Theatre Website for more details and a link to advance ticket sales.
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Local Horror Filmmaker Joe Sherlock brings his latest film to f/stop Fitzgerald's Public House (335 Grove St NE in Salem, OR) for a B-Movies and Beer presentation. Beyond the Wall of Fear, an anthology style film featuring Lovecraftian horrors, witches, insanity and more, will screen tonight at 9 pm. The screening is FREE, so be sure to spend a bit of money for food and drinks to help support this ongoing series. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Saturday, November 19
Fans of Hammer Horror in Bellingham will want to be at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) today at noon for a screening of The Man Who Could Cheat Death, starring Anton Diffring, Hazel Court and Christopher Lee. As expected, a scientist (Diffring) has discovered the secret to immortality and, decades later, has found love (Court, I assume) a jealous rival (Lee) and the suspicion of the police. Hey, immortality and mysterious murders always go hand in hand. Directed by Terence Fisher, this film might not be as famous as Hammer's other productions in the 50s, but it's one you don't want to miss! Part of the Rocket Sci-Fi Matinee series (presented by Rocket Donuts), tickets are just $3. For more details, visit the Pickford Film Center website.
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Oddmall: Emporium of the Weird PNW VII debuts at the Everett Community College (2000 Tower St in Everett, WA)from 10 am to 6 pm today and from 11 am to 5 pm tomorrow (Sunday, November 20). Admission is free! Shop and get your picture taken with Krampus! For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Friday, November 25
If you've forgotten the rules, head to The Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E Burnside St in Portland, OR) for Joe Dante's holiday classic, Gremlins. Showtimes have yet to be announced, so check back here, or visit The Laurelhurst Theater Website, later in the month.
Saturday, November 26
This is an old newspaper ad, the only
poster I could find
The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) and the Columbia Theatre Organ Society present the 1916 silent version of 20,000 Leagues under the Sea at 2 pm today. The screening will feature a special score created for this show played by Dean Lemire on the Beverly Ruth Nelson Memorial Organ. Visit The Hollywood Theatre website for more details and a link for advance ticket sales. You can also visit the Facebook Event Page for more details.
Sunday, November 27
Ghoulie's Graveyard Sale #3 takes place at The Jack London Bar (529 SW 4th Ave in Portland, OR) from 4 to 7 pm tonight. Stop by and pick up some spooky stuff for next Halloween, or just to decorate your house in general. Visit the Facebook Event Page for more details and (as this is a working date and subject to change) to make sure the event is still taking place. This is an event for those 21 or older.
Wednesday, November 30
The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) and Re-Run Theater present the six part episode, Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time, tonight at 7:30 pm. I'm not going into much detail here, as the plot summaries are pretty long, but it features the Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker) and the final appearance of his companion Leela (Louise Jameson). Vintage Sci Fi Toy ads will be played between each chapter. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.
Thursday, December 1
Get ready to shout "Yippee-Ki-Yay, Mother...." Oh, you know the rest. The EMP (325 5th Ave N in Seattle, WA ) kicks off the month of December with a Yippee-Ki-Yay Happy Hour, with old school hip-hop holiday vibe tunes, with clips of 80's holiday movies and television, themed cocktails and other surprises. Then head for Campout Cinema presentation of the GREATEST CHRISTMAS MOVIE EVER MADE, Die Hard! Happy Hour starts at 5 pm, with the movie starting at 8 pm. Your ticket includes admission to the Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction museum, which includes artifacts from the Bruce Willis sci-fi film, The Fifth Element!! Tickets are $12 and you must be 21 or older to attend. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the EMP Website.
Friday, December 2
PDXtreme Fest, a three day film festival full of Horror, Crime, Gore and MORE, opens tonight at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) at 4 pm. It should be a blood-soaked good time, full of great short and feature films! For a list of the films showing, visit the Facebook Event Page. Advance tickets are just $30 for all three days, and are available at this link.
UPDATE: Jewel Shepard (Trash from Return of the Living Dead) will be at the festival on Saturday, December 3, for the screenings of Nanoblood and Slasher.com. You can get more details at the Facebook Event Page.
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The House of Shadows (1776 NW Fairview Dr in Gresham, OR) presents The Nightmare After Halloween Christmas Haunted House starting tonight. The attraction is open Fridays and Saturdays through December 17 from 7 to 10 pm. This interactive production is suitable for those 6 or older. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and are available at this link. For additional details, keep checking back or visit The House of Shadows Facebook Page later in November.
Saturday, December 3
Monday, December 5
Lady Stockholm's Winter Holiday Show takes the stage at the Star Theater (13 NW 6th Ave in Portland, OR) tonight at 8 pm (doors open at 7 pm). The only LIVING heir of her family manor, Lady Stockholm fronts a band of necromanced musical spirits, as holiday characters tell the story of a lewd and unholy, "Krampus-tastic night." It sounds great, but there is more! You can get a picture with Krampus at his photo booth, and take part in a raffle to win a personalized prize from Lady Stockholm by bringing a gift to be donated to the homeless and placing it under her tree (one raffle ticket per person). Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, with limited VIP tables for $30 a seat. This is a show for those 21 or older. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Friday, December 9
The Portland Epic Winter Formal, hosted by the Portland Geek Council, takes place tonight from 7 pm to 2 am, at the Star Theater (13 NE 6th Ave in Portland, OR). Dress in your favorite formal attire, costume or holiday sweater and enjoy the entertainment, music and dancing at Portland's best holiday gathering for geeks. And be sure to bring a gift for the gift exchange table. Ticket links are not available yet, but will be soon at the Facebook Event Page.
Saturday, December 10
Find the perfect gift for the geek in you life at the Geekcraft Expo Seattle 2016. The expo is at the Seattle Center Pavilion (305 Harrison St in Seattle, WA) today from 11 am to 6 pm, and tomorrow, December 11 from 11 am to 5 pm. And admission is free to the public, allowing you a bit more cash to spend on gifts for your loved ones (or yourself; I'm not judging!) For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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Friday Night Frights helps Northwest Horror Fans celebrate the holiday season with a screening of Joe Dante's Christmas classic, Gremlins, tonight at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA). Of course, you might walk out with a prize from FNF's sponsors, as well as posters, buttons and more. Admission is $6 (at the door only) and doors open at 9:30 pm. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The Seventh Annual Portland Krampus Lauf starts today at 4 pm. The event starts at Sewallcrest Park (1900 SE 31st Ave in Portland, OR) before heading down Hawthorne Blvd. More details will be available soon at the Facebook Event Page.
Saturday, December 17
PDX Browncoats host Geek the Halls 2016 today and tomorrow (Sunday, December 18) from 10 am to 5 pm at the DoubleTree Hotel Portland (1000 NE Multnomah St in Portland, OR). In it's seventh year, this annual craft faire is the perfect place to find the special gift for your geeky family and friends (or yourself!). Admission is free to the public. You can find more details, and a link for an exhibitor application, at the Facebook Event Page.
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Strange, cold blooded children hidden in a cave and a pack of bikers lead by Oliver Reed (YES!) makes catching the latest Rocket Sci-Fi Matinee film a MUST! These are the Damned plays at noon today at Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA). Presented by Rocket Donuts, this Hammer production sounds like a must see on the big screen. For more details, visit the Pickford Film Center website.
Friday, December 23
I think it's safe to say that many Northwest Horror Fans love How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Tonight at the Crush Bar (1400 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR), de Lioncourt Productions present a slightly, um, burlesque take on the classic holiday tale, entitled How the Grinch Stole My Pasties. Doors open at 8:30 pm, with the performance starting at 9 pm. Tickets are $16 in advance, $20 at the door. As you might guess, this is a 21 and older venue. For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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Up in Seattle, things get a bit more metal as SpikyDyke Productions present Brutalesque Holiday Onslaught: A Seasonal Travesty of Epic Proportions. Shows are at 7 and 10 pm (doors open 30 minutes prior) at The Rendezvous Seattle (2322 2nd Ave in Seattle, WA). Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the door. For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.