Man, it was a rough weekend. In just one day, we lost Martian Landau, a terrific actor with lots of Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy work, and the father of modern zombies, George A. Romero.
I know I'm still thinking about this, and I'm sure many of you are as well. So I'd like to dedicate this edition of the Weekly Update to both men, and all the contributions they made to the films and television shows we love. Mr. Landau and Mr. Romero, we will miss you both and we will never forgot you.
I'm going to suggest checking the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar over the next few days, as I suspect many theaters will be paying tribute to these men over the next few weeks, and I'll add them as soon as possible. Please, if you hear of any events in the Pacific Northwest paying tribute to these two men, please email me at shadowoverportland@live.com and I'll add it to the site.
Below, you want to check out the OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Festival, with screenings of old classics and new favorites. It's an impressive line up, running through August 5, so check out the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar for films coming in August. You'll also find details on the tribute screening of Night of the Living Dead in Seattle, and many other films and events, both inside and outdoors, to keep you busy through July.
Remember, now is the time to get your October events listed on The Shadow Over Portland. Just email me at shadowoverportland@live.com with the details and I'll do the rest. It's easy, and FREE!
And, should you attend any of the events listed below, let the organizers know you read about it at The Shadow Over Portland!!
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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will show An american Werewolf in London, in GLORIOUS 35mm, at 7 pm on Saturday, August 12. Actor David Naughton will be in attendance, and a Q and A will follow the film. Tickets to the general public go on sale Friday, July 14, at noon and will sell out FAST! Visit The Hollywood Theatre website for more details.
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You might need to watch for snakes as Mystery Science Theater 3000 presents a LIVE riff of the Arch Hall Jr. film Eegah at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (1037 SW Broadway in Portland, OR) on July 28 at 8 pm. I don't need to say much more about this, except that tickets will sell out fast, so don't delay. For additional details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Portland'5 Centers for the Arts website.
And in Seattle, WA, MST3K fans can catch the live riff of Eegah at The Moore Theatre (1932 2nd Ave in Seattle, WA) on Saturday, July 29, at 7 pm. Or take a chance and buy tickets for the 10 pm show, featuring a SECRET SURPRISE FILM, also at The Moore Theatre! I don't need to say much more about this, except that tickets will sell out fast, so don't delay. For additional details, and a link to advance ticket sales for either show, visit the MST3K website.
UPDATE: According to a Facebook post from Something Weird Video, the high def scan of Eegah to be used in the show is from the original 35mm camera negative of the movie from the Something Weird film vault!
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The Aladdin Theater (3017 SE Milwaukie Ave in Portland, OR) presents A John Waters Christmas on Wednesday, November 29 at 8 pm. Tickets are on sale now and won't last long. For advance ticket sales, visit the Ticketfly link.
Exhibitor Space Available
Geek the Halls 2017, hosted by the PDX Browncoats, takes place December 16 and 17 at the DoubleTree Hotel Portland (1000 NE Multnomah St in Portland, OR). Visit the Facebook Event Page for a link to the event's exhibitor application.
Ongoing
They're creepy and they're kooky... And they are coming to the Deb Fennell Auditorium at Tigard High School (9000 SW Durham Rd in Tigard, OR). The Broadway version of The Addams Family will take the stage through July 23. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Broadway Rose Theatre Company website. Please be advised that children under six, including babes in arms, will not be admitted.
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McMenamins Mission Theater and Pub (1624 NW Glisan in Portland, OR) screens the family classic Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory through Saturday, July 22. The theater will host two Sing-Along screenings on Saturday, July 22, one for all ages and the other for those 21 or older. Minors are allowed into the other screenings with parent or guardian accompaniment. Showtimes vary, so visit the McMenamins Mission Theater website for more details.
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The Laurelhurst Theater and Pub (2735 East Burnside St in Portland, OR) is celebrating Nicolas Cage Month with screenings of Vampire's Kiss through Thursday, July 20. Showtimes vary, so visit the Laurelhurst Theater website for more details.
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It wouldn't be summer in Oregon without a screening The Goonies. You can catch this cult classic, shot in Astoria, through Thursday, July 20, at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR). Showtimes vary, so visit the Academy Theater website for more details.
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The Olympia Film Society presents It Comes at Night at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia WA) through Wednesday, July 19. Showtimes vary, so visit the OFS website for more details.
Haunted Attractions
Please visit the Haunted Attractions page for details on trap rooms and ghost tours in the Pacific Northwest, as well as an advance details for October haunted attractions.
Open Film Submission
July, 2017
Wednesday, July 19
Weird Wednesday brings another Paul Naschy film to The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR), as the Spanish horror icon gets wrapped up in The Mummy's Revenge tonight at 9:15 pm. As always, admission is FREE, but you must be 21 or older to attend. Please be sure to stop by the concession stand for some tasty treats and drinks, and to show your support for The Joy Cinema's ongoing effort to keep Wednesdays WEIRD! For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website.
Thursday, July 20
The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) presents two Luc Besson classics tonight. You can watch Leon: The Professional starting at 6:30 pm or The Fifth Element, starting at 9 pm. If you want to see both features, a double bill ticket is available. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Friday, July 21
Friday Night Frights brings Stephen King's Silver Bullet to the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm. It might not be the best adaptation of King's work, but it is fun and features a church full of werewolves, a big plus for me! Admission is only $6 and tickets are available at the door 30 minutes before the show. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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Puppeteers for Fears brings Cthulhu: The Musical! to 18th and Union (1406 18th Ave in Seattle, WA) tonight, tomorrow and Monday (July 21, 22 and 24) at 8 pm. The production brings H.P. Lovecraft's classic tale to life with hand-and-rod puppets and an original score featuring pirate chanteys, power-ballads and heavy metal. While all ages are welcome, the material is considered R-rated, so parental discretion is suggested for small children. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the 18th and Union website. Be advised, the Portland, OR, performances sold out in days, so get tickets early!
UPDATE: Tickets have sold out for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday (July 21, 22 and 23) performances. But tickets are still available for Monday, July 24 and some may be available at the door the night of the performance. Check back at the link above.
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The Disney film Into the Woods, based on the Broadway play by Stephen Sondheim, screens tonight at Churchill Park (2120 Bailey Hill Rd in Eugene, OR). Present by Eugene Rec, the event opens at 9 pm, with the film starting at dusk. For more details, visit the Eugene, OR, website.
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The haunted basement in the Capital Taproom (150 High St SE in Salem, OR) is open again for Scary Movies and Beer tonight starting at 7:30 pm. Admission to the movie screenings is free. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest opens tonight at the Empirical Theater at OMSI (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) and the schedule looks amazing, with old classics and new favorites. The films scheduled for this evening are John Carpenter's The Thing at 6 pm, Children of Men at 8 pm and Kong: Skull Island 3D at 10 pm. Tickets for each film are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3 to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a festival pass for just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For more details on the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the OMSI website.
Saturday, July 22
Gilhooligans Bar and Grill (10810 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) is the site for the first annual Halloween in July Car Rally and Concert. The rally starts at 6 pm with a car show featuring hearses, rat rods and special guests the Coffin Cruisers and The Driven Dead Car Club. After the rally, $5 cover gets you admission to a concert with Toxic Zombie, Hideous Monster and Lxcal! A portion of the proceeds goes to the American Red Cross. Minors are welcome until 10 pm. For additional details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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Big Bug Mayhem comes to Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) today at noon, with a screening of the classic that started it all, Them! Admission is only $3. For more details, and advance ticket sales, visit the Pickford Film Center website.
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Eugene Rec presents a screening of The NeverEnding Story in Willakenzie Park (1725 Best Ln in Eugene, OR). The event opens at 9 pm, with the film starting after dusk. For more details, visit the Eugene, OR, website.
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Weird Elephant at The Grand Cinema (606 S Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA) presents the Dark Side of Oz tonight at 11 pm. Yes, it's a screening of the 1939 classic film with Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon as the audio track! For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The animated cult classic Heavy Metal plays at 11 pm tonight at the Rio Theatre (1600 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC). Don't think I have to say anymore about this one! For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The PDX Summer Cosplay Meet Up takes place from 11 am to 8 pm at Keller Fountain Park (SW 3rd Ave in Portland, OR). Bring chalk, bubbles and other outdoor games and hang out with friends in cosplay. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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LeMay - America's Car Museum (2702 E D St in Tacoma, WA) presents Ghostbusters on ACM's Haub Family Field tonight. Parking for the show starts at 4:30 pm, with the film starting around dusk. You can watch the film from your vehicle, or on the grass with a blanket or chair. The drive-in movie is FREE to the public, but does not include museum admission. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The NoPo Comic Swap takes place today from noon to 5 pm at the Twilight Theater Company (7515 N. Brandon Ave in Portland, OR). Hosted by Comic Cave PDX (7315 N Alta in St Johns/Portland, OR) and Twilight Theater Company, the event will feature vendors, prize drawings and concessions. Proceeds from admission, concessions and the raffles will go to the non-profit Twilight Theater. Admission is $1, or $5 for early bird entry at 11 am. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest continues at the Empirical Theater at OMSI (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with screenings of the documentary For the Love of Spock at 4 pm, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan at 6 pm, Inception at 8 pm and Mad Max (1979) at 10:30 pm. Tickets for each film are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3 to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a festival pass for just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For more details on the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the OMSI website.
Sunday, July 23
Fathom Events brings Studio Ghibli's Kiki's Delivery Service back to theaters nationwide. Tonight's GKIDS presentation, part of the Studio Ghibli Fest 2017, is presented dubbed in English at 12:55 pm PST. Visit the Fathom Events website for more details, and to locate a theater screening the film in your area.
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The Zymoglyphic Museum (6225 SE Alder St in Portland, OR) opens to the public today from 11 am to 4 pm. Stop by and check out the Best Rogue Taxidermist, according to the Willamette Week's Best of Portland 2017 edition. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest continues at the Empirical Theater at OMSI (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with screenings of Mad Max (1979) at 5 pm and a subtitled version of the Soviet Sci Fi film Stalker at 7 pm. Tickets for each film are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3 to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a festival pass for just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For more details on the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the OMSI website.
Monday, July 24
Fathom Events brings Studio Ghibli's Kiki's Delivery Service back to theaters nationwide. Tonight's GKIDS presentation, the first in the Studio Ghibli Fest 2017, is presented in the original Japanese with English subtitles. The show starts at 7 pm PST. Visit the Fathom Events website for more details, and to locate a theater in your area.
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The OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest continues at the Empirical Theater at OMSI (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with screenings of 1953's War of the Worlds at 7 pm and John Carpenter's The Thing at 8:30 pm. Tickets for each film are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3 to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a festival pass for just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For more details on the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the OMSI website.
Tuesday, July 25
Horror Brew Pub Quiz! takes place at Home, A Bar (719 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR) tonight at 7:30 pm. Gather your team and test your horror knowledge in an attempt to win a gift certificate for Home, A Bar. And you might win a sweet horror prize during the raffle. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents Spawn in Hecklevision tonight at 9:30 pm. Bring along your cell phones and text your best riffs on this dark superhero film, and watch as your witty comments appear on screen! For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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In honor of the late George A. Romero, Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) will show the classic Night of the Living Dead tonight at 9:30 pm. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest continues at the Empirical Theater at OMSI (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with screenings of the documentary How to Build a Time Machine at 7 pm and The Man Who Fell To Earth at 8:30 pm. Tickets for each film are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3 to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a festival pass for just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For more details on the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the OMSI website.
Wednesday, July 26
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The OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest continues at the Empirical Theater at OMSI (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with Alien: Covenant at 6:30 pm. Tickets are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3 to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a festival pass for just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For more details on the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the OMSI website.
Thursday, July 27
Seattle Outdoor Movies presents Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory today at Magnuson Park (NE 65th at Sand Point Way NE in Seattle, WA). The event starts at 6:30 pm with entertainment, trivia, furry critters, vendors and more, with the movie starting at dusk. Admission is $5, children 5 and under are free. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest continues at the Empirical Theater at OMSI (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with screenings of Children of Men at 6:30 pm and Inception at 8:30 pm. Tickets for each film are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3 to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a festival pass for just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For more details on the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the OMSI website.
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The Portland Zombie Walk, which takes place at the end of October, is planning a Thriller Practice at The Analog Cafe and Theater (720 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) at 7 pm tonight. If you want to join the Thriller dance portion of the event, now is the time to brush up on the steps! For details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Friday, July 28
You might need to watch for snakes as Mystery Science Theater 3000 presents a LIVE riff of the Arch Hall Jr. film Eegah at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (1037 SW Broadway in Portland, OR) tonight at 8 pm. I don't need to say much more about this, except that tickets will sell out fast, so don't delay. For additional details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Portland'5 Centers for the Arts website.
UPDATE: According to a Facebook post from Something Weird Video, the high def scan of Eegah to be used in the show is from the original 35mm camera negative of the movie from the Something Weird film vault!
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The OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest continues at the Empirical Theater at OMSI (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with screenings of The Fifth Element at 7 pm and The Man who Fell To Earth at 9:15 pm. Tickets for each film are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3 to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a festival pass for just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For more details on the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the OMSI website.
Saturday, July 29
Sinful Sisters Productions presents Potter-More: A Harry Potter Show tonight at Re-bar Seattle (1114 Howell St in Seattle, WA). This variety talent show features comedy, belly dance, burlesque, ballroom dance, flow artists, performance artists and drag performers, all set in the Harry Potter world. Doors open at 6:30 pm for this one-night-only performance, with advance tickets available on June 1st through Eventbrite. For more details, including ticket pricing, a list of performers (and a link to advance ticket sales on June 1, I assume), visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The 2nd Annual Portlandia Mermaid Parade starts at noon at the Japanese American Historical Plaza (2 NW Naito Parkway in Portland, OR). Opening ceremony and performances until 1 pm, by the parade, which ends with a Mermaid Swim and Beach Party at Poets Beach under the Marquam Bridge. The route is ADA friendly and will not cross any streets. The event is a free family friendly, gender neutral, body positive event celebrating water mythology and, of course, all things mermaid. Visit the Facebook Event Page or the Portlandia Mermaid Parade website for more details and details on joining the parade.
Please note, there is a Masquerade Ball later in the event, but the event has sold out, according to the website.
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City of Eugene Recreation, Cultural Services, City of Eugene and Petersen Barn Community Center, City of Eugene presents Free Movie in the Park: The Iron Giant at 9 pm tonight in Awbrey City Park (River Road and Spring Creek Drive in Eugene, OR). For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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You might need to watch for snakes as Mystery Science Theater 3000 presents a LIVE riff of the Arch Hall Jr. film Eegah at The Moore Theatre (1932 2nd Ave in Seattle, WA) tonight at 7 pm. Or take a chance and buy tickets for the 10 pm show at The Moore Theatre, as the MST3K tour presents a SECRET SURPRISE FILM riff. I don't need to say much more about this, except that tickets will sell out fast, so don't delay. For additional details, and a link to advance ticket sales for either show, visit the MST3K website.
UPDATE: According to a Facebook post from Something Weird Video, the high def scan of Eegah to be used in the show is from the original 35mm camera negative of the movie from the Something Weird film vault!
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The Harry Potter Birthday Bash takes place at The Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA) takes place through July 31. The theater is showing all eight films, and hosting a variety of events to celebrate Potter's 37th birthday! For more details, and advance ticket sales, visit the ticket purchase link.
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The OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest continues at the Empirical Theater at OMSI (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with screenings of The Iron Giant at 4 pm, 1953's War of the Worlds at 5:45 pm, Serenity at 7:30 pm and Pacific Rim at 9:30 pm. Tickets for each film are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3 to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a festival pass for just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For more details on the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the OMSI website.
Sunday, July 30
The 2nd Annual Pop Culture Northwest Cookout/Member Appreciation Day takes place from 6 to 9 pm in Woodmansie Park (4629 Sunnyside Rd SE in Salem, OR). Bring a dish to share and stuff you want to sell/trade with other geek collectors! No tables will be set up for vending, so bring your favorite blanket along as well. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest continues at the Empirical Theater at OMSI (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with screenings of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan at 4 pm, Zardoz at 6 pm and Brazil at 8 pm. Tickets for each film are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3 to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a festival pass for just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For more details on the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the OMSI website.
Monday, July 31
Harry Potter's Burlesque Birthday Party takes place tonight at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) at 8 pm. You must be 18 or older to attend. Muggles are invited to wear their House Colours, or any other costume from the Potter Universe, for the costume contest, or trust your luck to win a raffle prize. Doors open at 7 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 OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest continues at the Empirical Theater at OMSI (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with screenings of Sunshine at 6:30 pm and The Fifth Element at 8:30 pm. Tickets for each film are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3 to 13 and seniors 63 and older. Or you can purchase a festival pass for just $35 for adults, $30 for youths and seniors. For more details on the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the OMSI website.
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