YES! The Halloween Season is just over two months away, and I can not wait!! Lots of classic scary movies returning to theaters, pumpkin patches and haunted houses... It fills my heart with joy.
Soon the stores will all look like this,
and I can't wait to get some new household
items for my place!
And no, they DON'T go in a box on November 1!!
Still, 66 days until October 1 is still a long time away. But fear not, Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy fans, as this edition of the Weekly Update is full of great movies, conventions and events to help make the days pass. Just scroll down and you'll find details on the OMSI Sci Fi Film Fest, lots of geeky stage events, outdoor films and gatherings, and movies to help you stay cool during the upcoming hot days.
I'm continuing to fill the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar with lots of news on conventions, movies and much more. As always, the list will grow as the Halloween Season gets closer, so be sure to keep checking back to make sure you don't miss out on anything!
Remember, if you have an upcoming event of interest to Northwest genre fans this Halloween, or any other time of the year, listing it on The Shadow Over Portland is easy to do and absolutely FREE! Just emailing me the details at shadowoverportland@live.com and I'll take care of the rest!!
And, should you attend any of the events listed here, please 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) pays tribute to the late George A. Romero with what some consider his masterpiece, 1978's Dawn of the Dead on Saturday, August 19, at 6:30 pm. This event will probably sell out, so visit The Hollywood Theatre website for more details and a link to advance ticket sales.
The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) pays tribute to the late George A. Romero with what some consider his masterpiece, 1978's Dawn of the Dead on Saturday, August 19, at 6:30 pm. This event will probably sell out, so visit The Hollywood Theatre website for more details and a link to advance ticket sales.
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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) pays tribute to the late Martin Landau with a screening of Ed Wood on Friday, August 18 at 6:30 pm. Landau won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his portayal of Bela Lugosi in the film. This one might sell out, so get your tickets early! For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.
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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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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
The OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest runs through August 5 at the Empirical Theater at OMSI (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) and the schedule looks amazing, with old classics and new favorites. 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 or scroll down to specific dates.
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The Laurelhurst Theater and Pub (2735 East Burnside St in Portland, OR) is screening Night of the Living Dead through Thursday, July 27, at 9:30 pm. For more details, visit the Laurelhurst Theater website.
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 26
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.
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Weird Wednesday at The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) pays tribute to the late George A. Romero with a screening of Night of the Living Dead tonight at 9:15 pm. As always, admission is FREE, but you must be 21 or older to attend. Be sure to stop at the concession stand and support The Joy's ongoing mission to keep Wednesdays WEIRD by purchasing some tasty treats and beverages. For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website.
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Church of Film presents Poison for the Fairies tonight at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR). From Mexican auteur Carlos Enrique Taboada, the film deals with two girls, obsessed with witchcraft, and a series increasing destructive and sinister events. Suggested admission is $5 to $10. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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
The Laurelhurst Theater and Pub (2735 East Burnside St in Portland, OR) is the place to go for indie horror this week, as the theater screens Get Out and It Comes at Night, as well as the big budget Alien: Covenant, through Thursday, August 3. Head to the Laurelhurst Theater website for more details and showtimes.
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It Comes at Night screens through Thursday, August 3, at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR). For more details and showtimes, visit the Academy Theater website.
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The Steven Spielberg classic Jurassic Park screens through Thursday, August 3, at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR). For more details and showtimes, visit the Academy Theater website.
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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) 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, 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.
August, 2017
Tuesday, August 1
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 Pacific Rim at 6:30 pm and Zardoz at 8:45 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, August 2
Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller, Rear Window, screens at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) at 6:30 pm. For more details, including 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 a screening of Serenity at 9:15 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, August 3
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 Brazil at 6:30 pm and Sunshine at 8:45 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.
Friday, August 4
First Friday at Wells and Verne (734 E Burnside in Portland, OR) presents Ira Thomas Pratt Art Opening tonight at 6 pm. More details will be coming, so check back here, or at the Facebook Event Page, later.
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The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) presents Game of Thrones LIVE: Hodor Rises tonight and tomorrow at 8 pm. The award winning Troupe Tourettes Without Regrets brings their show to BC, with ALL NEW ACTS to keep up with the current GoT universe. The performance features interactive vaudeville, burlesque, comedy, live medieval music and an audience battle to change the ending of the show itself! For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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Torchsong Entertainment presents Something Wicked This Way Rocks! at The Headwaters Theatre (55 NE Farragut St, Ste 9, in Portland, OR). This production Macbeth, featuring "excessive spandex" and an 80s rock soundtrack, runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through August 13. For more details, including showtimes and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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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 continues at the Empirical Theater at OMSI (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with screenings of The Matrix at 7 pm and 2001: A Space Odyssey 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.
Saturday, August 5
Tim Burton's Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children screens tonight at Wilkes Park (3655 NE 154th Ave in Portland, OR). Part of the Movies in the Park the event starts with the Americana and cajun music of Plan B at 6:30 pm. The screening is presented in English with Spanish subtitles. The parks are tobacco free zones and dogs must be on a leash. For more details on this event, and other Movies in the Park, visit the City of Portland website. Remember, the event can be cancelled due to rain.
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Eugene Rec presents Hitchcock Night: Rear Window this evening at University Park (2300 University St in Eugene, OR). The event starts at 7:30 pm with whodunit puzzles, Hitchcock madlibs and a mystery for the entire family to solve. The movie starts around 9 pm. For more details, visit the Eugene, OR, website.
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The OMSI 2017 Sci Fi Film Fest concludes tonight at the Empirical Theater at OMSI (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) tonight with screenings of The Iron Giant at 4 pm, 2001: A Space Odyssey at 6 pm and a subtitled version of the Soviet Sci Fi film Stalker at 9 pm. Tickets for each film are just $7 for general admission, $6 for youths 3 to 13 and seniors 63 and older. For more details on the event, and advance ticket and festival passes, visit the OMSI website.
Sunday, August 6
Get your inner tube ready for the 3rd Annual 'Goth Float' on the Clackamas River, starting at the Barton Campground (19009 SE Barton Park Rd in Boring, OR) at noon. Be prepared to depart for Carver Park (14888 S Springwater Rd in Oregon City, OR) just 4 miles downriver, by 1 pm. A shuttle bus will run from one park to the other, so you will be able to easily get back to your car (cost is $5). Though the Clackamas river is easy to tube on, the organizers strongly recommend life vests (REQUIRED on children) and the use of tubes designed for use on rivers, not pools. For more details, including parking fees at the parks, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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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.
