As winter eventually comes to Westero, Halloween is coming to The Shadow Over Portland and I CAN'T WAIT.
The only problem with Halloween coming
is that it's over TOO SOON!
Of course, aside from the ongoing celebration here at The Shadow Over Portland office, it's also the busiest time of the year. No matter how much I plan, or how hard I try to get early notices on all the amazing events and attractions coming to the Pacific Northwest, I'm always finding more to share during the most wonderful time of the year! As always, I'll do my best to keep everyone updated on all the special events happening this October.
And I'm starting to find Halloween events right now!! To start, the Corn Mazes 2017 page is now up, as Bella Organic released details on their Rip City maze. I'll be posting more about that, and other mazes in the area, as details become available.
Check out the Open Audition page, as haunted attractions are looking to find monsters, makeup artists and other workers to spread the fear in October of this year.
And I'm posting details on the Haunted Attractions page about the haunted houses and corn mazes coming soon. I've only found opening dates for a few site so far, but you know more information is coming soon!
Over on the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar, I've got details on the Spirit of Halloweentown events starting in St Helens, OR, including the appearance of Kimberly J. Brown (Marnie from the Disney movie Halloweentown) and other cast members on October 14. Burlynomicon is celebrating six years at the Lovecraft Bar in September, and Fabio Frizzi's return to The Hollywood Theatre in Portland, OR, this October (check the Buy Tickets Now section below).
Be sure to check back on all these sites later in the month, as Halloween is coming!
By the way, if you're attending the Rose City Comic Con in September, please stop by the Universal Unite! panel on Saturday at 4:30 pm, as Derek M. Koch moderates a discussion on the Dark Universe. I'll be one of the panelists talking the slate of monster movies heading to the big screen in the next few years. Come in and say hi!
As for this edition of the Weekly Update, I've got details on the Oregon Bigfoot Festival, stage performances and LOTS of great movies for Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy fans. No matter where you might be, I suspect you'll find something wonderful happening in your area!
Remember, listing an event on The Shadow Over Portland is easy and FREE! Send me an email at shadowoverportland@live.com and I'll take care of the rest!
And, should you attend any of the events listed below, let the organizers know you read about it at The Shadow Over Portland!!
Buy Tickets Now!
Fabio Frizzi returns to The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with a new "composer's cut" of his score to Lucio Fulci's classic, The Beyond, tonight at 6 and 8 pm. Frizzi and his ensemble will perform live during the film, preserving the dialogue from the original uncut masterpiece. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, August 18 at noon. You'll find more details at the Facebook Event Page for now. Visit The Hollywood Theatre website after noon on August 18 to buy tickets.
Powell's Books present Stephen King and his son, Owen King, coauthors of the novel Sleeping Beauties, at the Newmark Theatre (1111 SW Broadway in Portland, OR) on Tuesday, October 3, at 7:30 pm. The event features a discussion between the two, followed by an audience Q and A. Tickets are $33.50 and there is a four tickets per order limit. This event WILL NOT include a public signing; however, each ticket guarantees entry and a hardcover edition of Sleeping Beauties, 400 of which are pre-signed and will be randomly distributed to lucky attendees at the end of the event. For more details, and advance ticket sales, visit the Portland'5 Centers for the Arts website. Tickets go on sale Monday, August 14 at 10 am.
The latest Celluloid Spotlight series at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) is Kubrick on Film, which kicks off on Friday, September 8, at 7 pm with a screening of 2001: A Space Odyssey in GLORIOUS 70mm! An addition screening takes place at 2 pm on Sunday, September 10. Tickets are on sale now! For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.
The NW Film Center (screenings take place in the Portland Art Museum Whitsell Auditorium, 1219 SW Park Ave in Portland, OR) has added two additional screenings of the 35mm, uncut version of Suspiria. The new showtimes are at 9:15 pm on Friday, December 1, and 7 pm on Sunday, December 3. Additional tickets for the Saturday, December 2 screening have also been released. The initial ticket release sold out in two days, so BUY YOUR TICKETS ASAP! For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the NW Film Center website.
UPDATE: The showing on Saturday, December 2, is sold out once again.
Wyrd War presents the digitally restored official theatrical re-release of Rawhead Rex at 9:30 pm on Saturday, September 23, at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR). This film, based on a Clive Barker story, has been hard to see, so don't miss the opportunity to watch it on the big screen. Advance tickets are now on sale at The Hollywood Theatre website.
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.
Fabio Frizzi returns to The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with a new "composer's cut" of his score to Lucio Fulci's classic, The Beyond, tonight at 6 and 8 pm. Frizzi and his ensemble will perform live during the film, preserving the dialogue from the original uncut masterpiece. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, August 18 at noon. You'll find more details at the Facebook Event Page for now. Visit The Hollywood Theatre website after noon on August 18 to buy tickets.
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Powell's Books present Stephen King and his son, Owen King, coauthors of the novel Sleeping Beauties, at the Newmark Theatre (1111 SW Broadway in Portland, OR) on Tuesday, October 3, at 7:30 pm. The event features a discussion between the two, followed by an audience Q and A. Tickets are $33.50 and there is a four tickets per order limit. This event WILL NOT include a public signing; however, each ticket guarantees entry and a hardcover edition of Sleeping Beauties, 400 of which are pre-signed and will be randomly distributed to lucky attendees at the end of the event. For more details, and advance ticket sales, visit the Portland'5 Centers for the Arts website. Tickets go on sale Monday, August 14 at 10 am.
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The latest Celluloid Spotlight series at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) is Kubrick on Film, which kicks off on Friday, September 8, at 7 pm with a screening of 2001: A Space Odyssey in GLORIOUS 70mm! An addition screening takes place at 2 pm on Sunday, September 10. Tickets are on sale now! For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.
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The NW Film Center (screenings take place in the Portland Art Museum Whitsell Auditorium, 1219 SW Park Ave in Portland, OR) has added two additional screenings of the 35mm, uncut version of Suspiria. The new showtimes are at 9:15 pm on Friday, December 1, and 7 pm on Sunday, December 3. Additional tickets for the Saturday, December 2 screening have also been released. The initial ticket release sold out in two days, so BUY YOUR TICKETS ASAP! For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the NW Film Center website.
UPDATE: The showing on Saturday, December 2, is sold out once again.
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Wyrd War presents the digitally restored official theatrical re-release of Rawhead Rex at 9:30 pm on Saturday, September 23, at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR). This film, based on a Clive Barker story, has been hard to see, so don't miss the opportunity to watch it on the big screen. Advance tickets are now on sale at The Hollywood Theatre website.
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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.
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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.
Don Siegel's 1956 classic, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, plays at the Laurelhurst Theater and Pub (2735 East Burnside St in Portland, OR) through Thursday, August 17. Though the film, and star Kevin McCarthy, have been lampooned multiple times over the decades, the film is still a chilling sci fi thriller. Additionally, the films Get Out and Alien: Covenant have been carried over through Thursday, August 17. Head to the Laurelhurst Theater website for more details and showtimes.
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It Comes at Night screens through Thursday, August 17, at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR). For more details and showtimes, visit the Academy Theater website.
August, 2017
Wednesday, August 16
The film for Weird Wednesday at The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) is a mystery, as it's time for Joy Cinema's Choice! There might be a monster, or space travel, or maybe a bit of both! The film will start at 9:15 pm and admission is FREE, but you must be 21 or older to attend. Remember to do your part to help keep Wednesdays WEIRD by picking up some tasty snacks and beverages at the concession stand before the film! For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website.
Thursday, August 17
It's Mary Poppins, y'all! Eugene Rec presents the Disney classic tonight at Park Blocks (8th Ave and Oak St in Eugene, OR) at 9 pm. For more details, visit the Eugene, OR, website.
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Seattle Outdoor Movies presents Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 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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If you think August in Portland is hot, imagine how the Nazis felt once the Ark was opened! Portland Movies in the Park presents Raiders of the Lost Ark tonight at Oregon Park (NE 30th and Oregon St in Portland, OR) at dusk. The musical guests that open Movies in the Park events have yet to be announced, so check the website below closer to the screening for more information. 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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The Northwest Film Center presents Army of Darkness at Top Down: Rooftop Cinema at Hotel deLuxe (729 SW 15th Ave in Portland, OR). Things start at 7 pm with food and drinks available for purchase, music starts at 8 pm, and the film starts at dusk. A limited number of chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis, but feel free to bring your own chair, pillow or blanket. You might also consider bringing a light sweater or jacket, in case the night is a bit chilly. Please note, no pets or outside food or drinks are allowed. Advance tickets guarantee admission until 8:30 pm. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Friday, August 18
Friday Night Frights presents one of the best horror comedies of the 80s, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm. The film is chocked full of great clown gags and I bet you'll be singing the theme song on the way home! Admission is $6 and tickets are available 30 minutes before showtime. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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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 tonight 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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Eugene Rec presents Dive-In Movie: The Book of Life at Echo Hollow Pool (1655 Echo Hollow Rd in Eugene, OR) tonight at 9 pm. Swim and enjoy this fantasy adventure, presented in Spanish. For more details, visit the Eugene, OR, website.
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Portland Movies in the Park presents the George Lucas/Ron Howard fantasy Willow tonight at Dawson Park (N Stanton and Williams Ave in Portland, OR) at dusk. The music of Lauren "Lo" Steele opens the event at 6:30 pm. 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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The City of Tigard, Oregon, presents Movies in the Park - Star Wars: Rogue One tonight at Cook Park (17005 Southwest 92nd Ave in Tigard, OR). The event starts at 5 pm, with the movie beginning at dusk. You are asked to bring school supplies to give to the Tigard/Tualatin School District. For more details, visit the Facebook Event page.
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Kitty Glitter and The Geekenders return to the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) tonight at 8 pm with Lord of the Schwings: A Tolkien Burlesque Night. In this "XXX-tended" edition, the show features more performers than before! Audience costumes are encouraged, as there will be a costume contest and lots of raffle prizes!! 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 classic fairy tale movie The Princess Bride plays through August 24 at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR). Showtimes have yet to be announced, so check back here, or at The Academy Theater website, later.
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The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) presents Hellboy tonight at 11:30 pm. Watch Ron Perlman, in the role he was borne to play, in Guillermo del Toro's take on the supernatural superhero. For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The Idaho Horror Film Festival's summer Scream Series presents Scream at 8 pm tonight at the Payette Brewing Co. (733 South Pioneer St in Boise, ID). Your $10 ticket gets you a night on the lawn watching Wes Craven's classic AND a frosty Bayette brew! And you can join in the not-so-deadly trivia game before the movie!! You must be 21 or older to attend. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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Edgar Wright concluded his "Cornetto Trilogy" with the sci fi/kung fu comedy The World's End, which screens at the Laurelhurst Theater and Pub (2735 East Burnside St in Portland, OR) through Thursday, August 24. It's also heavily influenced by Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and has plenty of Easter eggs for viewers to find. Head to the Laurelhurst Theater website for more details and showtimes.
Saturday, August 19
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. Showtime is 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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Oregon Bigfoot Festival 2017 takes place today at Glenn Otto Park (1102 E Historic Columbia River Highway in Troutdale, OR) from 9 am to 5 pm. This "Whimsical Bigfoot" themed event features unique food and merchandise, carnival-style games, the chance to cast your own Bigfoot mold and more. The event asks for a $5 donation for adults, $2 donation for kids. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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Big Bug Mayhem continues at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) today at noon, with a screening of Tarantula. Okay, it's not a bug, but you know what I mean. Admission is only $3. For more details, and advance ticket sales, visit the Pickford Film Center website.
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Glitterpants Productions brings Urban Unglued - The Dark Themed Market to the Ballroom at Sanford and Son (744 Commerce St in Tacoma, WA) from 11 am to 5 pm. Admission is free. For more details, and a list of vendors (which is still growing), visit the Facebook Event Page.
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Vicarious Theatre Company and The Rendezvous Seattle host The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Jewelbox. The event takes place at 10 pm tonight at The Rendezvous Seattle (2322 2nd Ave in Seattle, WA), with the Vicarious Theatre Company performing in classic shadow cast fashion. Prop bags can be purchased on site for just $2. For more details, including a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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Get ready for a xenomorph double feature tonight at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC). First up is the original horror classic, Alien, at 8 pm, followed by the action filled bug hunt Aliens around 10:20 pm. You could by a ticket for a single feature ($10 in advance, $12 at the door), but you really should spend a few dollars more and make it a double feature ($13 in advance, $15 at the door). For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The Goth Book Club discussion of the novel John Dies at the End takes place at The Dreaming Comics and Games (5226 University Way NE in Seattle, WA) today from 1 to 4 pm. Read the book, than stop by, join the discussion and be sure to support The Dreaming before you leave by purchasing a game or some comics. Be aware, some of the topics to be discussed might not be suitable for all ages. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Sunday, August 20
The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) presents a screening of Critters 2: The Main Course, with director Mick Garris in attendance for a Q and A, today at 6:45 pm. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Tuesday, August 22
The Horror Brew Pub Quiz! takes place tonight at 7:30 pm at Home, A Bar (719 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR). Gather your team and show off your horror trivia knowledge for some great prizes! For additional details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Wednesday, August 23
Portland Movies in the Park presents the original Ghostbusters tonight at Khunamokwst Park (NE 52nd and Alberta St in Portland, OR) at dusk. The music of Son de Cuba opens the event at 6:30 pm. 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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OMSI, The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) hosts Reel Science: Indiana Jones at The Empirical Theater at 6:30 pm. The event starts with a lecture from Meg Roland, PhD, Associate Professor of English and Department Chair, English at Marylhurst University, entitled The Search for the Holy Grail. At 7:30 pm, sit back and watch Dr. Jones on his quest to reach the fabled grail in Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Thursday, August 24
Seattle Outdoor Movies presents The Princess Bride 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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Queer Horror, featuring Portland's premier drag clown Carla Rossi and the film Death Becomes Her, in GLORIOUS 35mm at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) has sold out.
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Spend an evening with the creatures of the night at the Greenlake Bat Watching, tonight near the Bathhouse Theater on the northwest side of Green Lake (address listed is 7312 W Green Lake Dr N in Seattle, WA). The event runs from 7 to 10 pm, so dress appropriately. The viewing will take place rain or (moon)shine. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.