Holy hell, it's hot across the Pacific Northwest, but that doesn't mean Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Fans can't find a way to cool down! Check out this edition of the Weekly Update for all the great movies, stage events and bazaars that will help keep you from burning up in this unseasonable warm weather!!
This is why I don't go out in the sun.
I burn, peel, and repeat, all frigging summer!
As for the
Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar, I'll be updating it over the next few days, as I've found some amazing events coming this summer. I would have more posted by now, but I spent the past few days on a personal project (details to come). Now it's time to get back to the site and list all the events coming this summer. Believe me, you'll want to check back and see all the amazing stuff I'm adding to the calendar!
Be sure to check out the
Fundraising News section below to find out how you can support
Horrific 5: A Night of Horror Themed Belly Dance, taking place in January, 2020, in Tacoma, WA. Even if you can't make it to the performance (you can find the details on the
Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar), you can still support the event and score a sweet t-shirt, tank top or hoodie. As I mentioned below, any fundraiser listed on the site I support and have donated to, so check it out!
If you'd like your event listed on the site, it's easy and, best of all, FREE! Just email me at shadowoverportland@live.com with the details and promotional art, and I'll take care of the rest!!
From Ashland, OR, to Vancouver, BC, The Shadow Over Portland has you covered.
Except for in this heat. Damn, it's too freaking hot!!
Now Showing
Torchsong Theater Company presents
The Ripper: Gothic Rock Musical opening tonight at the
Peninsula Lodge #128, IOOF
(4834 N Lombard St in Portland, OR). Based on the poems of Geoffrey
Charles Pate, this take on the the tale of The Ripper promises to be
much, much stranger than the story you know. The production contains
strong language, violence and mild sexual content, and is recommended
for ages 16 and older. The show runs through Sunday, June 23. For more
details, including showtimes and a link to advance ticket sales, visit
the
Facebook Event Page.
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The musical
Wicked comes to the
Paramount Theatre
(911 Pine St in Seattle, WA) tonight. The production runs through July
7. For more details and a link to ticket sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters is now playing at
The Hollywood Theatre
(4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR). The film is currently scheduled
to run through Thursday, May 13. For more details and advance ticket
sales, visit
The Hollywood Theatre website.
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The
Broadway Rose Theatre Company (12850 SW Grant Ave in Tigard, OR) presents the Tony Award-winning
Into The Woods through Sunday, June 30. For more details, including showtimes and advance ticket sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
Fundraiser News
Horrific 5: A Night of Horror Themed Belly Dance
has launched a Indiegogo fundraiser for their January 2020 performance
in Tacoma, WA. The show features local Pacific Northwest talent, as
well as a featured dancer from "lands afar." Every act represents a
horror film as an epic dance story. If you live in the area, you can
pick up general admission or VIP tickets, or add on a shirt or hoodie
for a bit more. But if you are unable to attend the event, you can pick
up a t-shirt, a tank top, or a hoodie to wear anywhere. The fundraiser
runs through August 8, 2019. Check out the
Indiegogo link
for a list of perks and how you can support an amazing local horror
themed event. And you'll find details about the event by scrolling down
the
Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar page.
Any fundraising event I post on the site, I fully support and have contributed to.
June, 2019
Wednesday, June 12
The
Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) invites
The Gentlemen Hecklers to take on Paul Verhoeven's
Starship Troopers tonight at 9:30 pm. For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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Weird Wednesday at
The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) brings back the greatest Luchador of all, El Santo, in the monster romp
Santo vs. the Vampire Women.
This is the English dubbed version, so don't be surprised if the name
Samson gets used instead of Santo. We all know who's really wearing
that mask! The movie starts at 9:15 pm and admission is FREE, but you
must be 18 or older to attend. And don't forget to stop at the
concession stand for some tasty treats and beverages before the movie.
For more details, visit
The Joy Cinema website.
Thursday, June 13
Queer Horror at
The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) kicks off Pride weekend with a screening of
Resident Evil, in GLORIOUS 35mm, tonight at 9:30 pm. The screening, hosted by Portland's premier drag clown Carla Rossi, opens with
Night of 1,000 Millas,
a pre-show featuring Portland drag superstars as the super-powered
action star! For more details and advance ticket sales, visit
The Hollywood Theatre website.
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The
Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) presents a
Suspiria Double Bill
starting tonight at 6:45 pm with Dario Argento's colorful horror
classic, followed at 8:45 pm with Luca Guadagnino's 2018 re-imagining.
You can buy tickets for one, or see them both for one sweet price. For
more details, including a link to advance ticket sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR) will screen the star studded zombie movie
The Dead Don't Die through Thursday, June 20. For announcements about showtimes, and advance ticket sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page or the
Cinema 21 website.
Friday, June 14
Tonight's
Friday Late Night Movie at the
Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) is the hallucinogenic, bloody as all hell
Mandy,
starring Nicholas Cage at his craziest. Showtime is 11:55 pm. For
more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The
Academy Theater
(7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) is offering the best way to beat the
heat right now, sitting in a dark, air conditioned theater watching
John Carpenter's chilling sci fi/horror classic
The Thing. The show runs through Thursday, June 20. For more details, including showtimes, visit the
Academy Theater website.
Saturday, June 15
The
Washington State Summer Con takes place today and tomorrow at the
Washington State Fair and Events Center (110 9th Ave SW in Puyallup, WA). Guests include Billy Dee Williams (
Star Wars), Carl Weathers (
Predator), Puppeteer Dave Barclay (
The Empire Strikes Back,
The Return of the Jedi,
The Dark Crystal,
Little Shop of Horrors) and Pom Klementieff (Mantis from
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,
Avengers: Infinity War). For more details and updates, visit the
Facebook Event Page or the
Washington State Summer Con website.
UPDATE: Jon Bernthal (
The Walking Dead,
The Punisher) and Carl Weathers (
Rocky,
Predator) are scheduled to attend.
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The
Olympia Film Society presents
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at midnight tonight at the
Capitol Theater
(206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA). Doors open at 11 pm. The event
features the Dungeons and Dragonflies Shadow Cast performing during the
show. Of course, costumes are encouraged and prop bags can be purchased
at the concession stand (sorry, no outside props). For more details,
including information on advance ticket sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will show Tobe Hooper's batshit crazy (in all the best ways) space vampire movie
Lifeforce
tonight at 9:30 pm in GLORIOUS 70mm! I saw this a couple years ago and
it looks AMAZING, so don't miss out!! For more details and advance
ticket sales, visit
The Hollywood Theatre website.
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The
Olympia Film Society celebrates the 15th anniversary of
Howl's Moving Castle with screenings of the film on Saturday, June 15 and 29. The show starts at 11 am at the
Capitol Theater
(206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA) and admission for kids 12 and under is
FREE! And no, it doesn't count if you consider yourself a kid at
heart!! For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
Sunday, June 16
Scary Home Companion LIVE in June takes place at 6:30 pm tonight at the
Star Theater Portland
(13 NW 6th Ave in Portland, OR). The show features live horror-themed
audio dramas, comedy sketches, radio commercials, local celebrity
interviews hosted by Screamvina, the Second Most Evil Woman in Portland,
and MUCH MORE! For more details, including a link to advance ticket
sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The
Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) presents the 1911 Italian silent film
L'Inerno, with a live score by Maurizio Guarini (of
Goblin) tonight at 8 pm. For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
Monday, June 17
The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will show the sci fi classic
2001: A Space Odyssey
tonight at 7 pm in GLORIOUS 70mm! I saw this a couple years ago and
it looks AMAZING, so don't miss out!! For more details and advance
ticket sales, visit
The Hollywood Theatre website.
Friday, June 21
Frightmare on Main Street presents the horror comedy
Tucker and Dale vs. Evil at 9:30 pm at the
Kiggins Theatre
(1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA). After the film, the members of local
podcast The Horror Aisle will discuss the film. For more details and a
link to
advance ticket sales, visit the
Kiggins Theatre website (Please be aware, this link is currently listing the May presentation of
The Thing).
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The
Olympia Film Society presents a screening of Hayao Miyazaki's
Princess Mononoke at 6:30 pm tonight at the
Capitol Theater
(206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA). Guest programmer, comedian and
musician Mary Kobayash will introduce the film. For more details and a
link, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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Projekt Record's
Movies in the Dark series presents the vampire film
Only Lovers Left Alive at 9:30 pm tonight at the
Clinton Street Theater
(2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR). Tickets are $5 to $10 sliding
scale, $8 in advance. Doors open at 9 pm. For more details and a link
to advance ticket sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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Friday Night Frights presents Wes Craven's terrifying
The Hills Have Eyes at 10 pm tonight at the
Blue Mouse Theatre
(2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA). Admission is $6. And, as always,
expect all kinds of awesome prizes. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
Saturday, June 22
GeekCraft Expo PDX 2019 takes place this weekend at the
Oregon Convention Center
(777 ME Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Portland, OR). Doors open at 10
am both days, and you can browse the aisles of made by local nerd hands
merchandise. The event is FREE (though preregistration is needed) and
family friendly. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents the 1923 classic
The Hunchback of Notre Dame, starring Lon Chaney, today at 2 pm. Expect a live score accompaniment from the
Columbia River Theatre Organ Society. For more details and advance ticket sales, visit
The Hollywood Theatre website.
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Headbangers Ball with Sign of the Beast Burlesque takes place at 9 pm tonight at
The Fixin' To
(8218 N Lombard St in Portland, OR). Expect the heavy metal prom
you've always wanted, with sinful burlesque to boot. Dress in your
finest leather and lace for a chance to be crowned royalty. The event
is a fundraiser for the fourth annual
Metalesque Fest, so bring
cash for raffle tickets and merchandise! Tickets are $10 at the door.
For more details, including a list of performers, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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Weird Elephant at
The Grand Cinema (606 S Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA) presents the cult classic
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the Eighth Dimension tonight at 11 pm. For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
Tuesday, June 25
They are going to EAT YOU! The
Grindhouse Film Festival series at
The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents Lucio Fulci's
Zombie
tonight at 7:30 pm in GLORIOUS 35mm! Don't miss your chance to see
this classic in all it's gory glory on the big screen!! For more
details and advance ticket sales (highly recommended), visit
The Hollywood Theatre website.
Torchsong Theater Company presents The Ripper: Gothic Rock Musical opening tonight at the Peninsula Lodge #128, IOOF
(4834 N Lombard St in Portland, OR). Based on the poems of Geoffrey
Charles Pate, this take on the the tale of The Ripper promises to be
much, much stranger than the story you know. The production contains
strong language, violence and mild sexual content, and is recommended
for ages 16 and older. The show runs through Sunday, June 23. For more
details, including showtimes and a link to advance ticket sales, visit
the Facebook Event Page.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters is now playing at The Hollywood Theatre
(4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR). The film is currently scheduled
to run through Thursday, May 13. For more details and advance ticket
sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.
The Broadway Rose Theatre Company (12850 SW Grant Ave in Tigard, OR) presents the Tony Award-winning Into The Woods through Sunday, June 30. For more details, including showtimes and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Horrific 5: A Night of Horror Themed Belly Dance
has launched a Indiegogo fundraiser for their January 2020 performance
in Tacoma, WA. The show features local Pacific Northwest talent, as
well as a featured dancer from "lands afar." Every act represents a
horror film as an epic dance story. If you live in the area, you can
pick up general admission or VIP tickets, or add on a shirt or hoodie
for a bit more. But if you are unable to attend the event, you can pick
up a t-shirt, a tank top, or a hoodie to wear anywhere. The fundraiser
runs through August 8, 2019. Check out the Indiegogo link
for a list of perks and how you can support an amazing local horror
themed event. And you'll find details about the event by scrolling down
the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar page.
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