Film Festival and Stage Performance Submission Information
January, 2026
Happening This Month
Science Fiction January! continues at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) through Friday, January 30.
The Egyptian Theatre (229 South Broadway in Coos Bay, OR) is showing the sci fi classic Blade Runner and Steven Spielberg's family sci fi classic E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. Visit the link for days and showtimes.
The Animation Tuesday series at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA) is showing 2018's The Wolf House Tuesdays in January. Inspiring by the case of Colonia Dignidad in Chile (a post-WWII isolated colony established by emigrant Germans and link to multiple atrocities), the film "masquerades as an animated fairy tale produced by the leader of the sect in order to indoctrinated its followers."
The Olympia Film Society Kids Club is showing Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away on Sundays in January at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA). Kids 12 and under are admitted free.
Friday, January 16
Friday Night Frights will show Steve Miner's 1985 horror/comedy House at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm.
2007's Blade Runner: The Final Cut will be shown at the Keller Auditorium (222 SW Clay St in Portland, OR), with the Avex Ensemble providing live music accompaniment, tonight at 7:30 pm.
The Garland Theater (924 W Garland Ave in Spokane, WA) is showing the romantic fantasy The Princess Bride tonight at tomorrow.
The Garland Theater (924 W Garland Ave in Spokane, WA) is showing Stanley Kubrick's The Shining tonight and tomorrow.
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PAMCUT is screening Ryan Coogler's vampire classic Sinners today at the Tomorrow Theater (3530 SE Division St in Portland, OR).
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Two of the best horror films of last year, Sinners and Weapons, are playing at the Kiggins Theater (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA) through Tuesday, January 20. Be aware, this is NOT a double feature; separate admission required for each film.
The 5th Avenue Cinema (510 SW Hall St in Portland, OR) is showing The People's Joker in GLORIOUS 35mm through Sunday, January 18.
Parts One and Two of the Dune saga are playing at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) tonight starting at 6:30 pm. And double feature tickets are available, or buy a ticket for your favorite in the series.
The Olympia Film Society brings Bi Gan's sci fi drama Resurrection to the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA) through Sunday, January 18.
Saturday, January 17
The Garland Theater (924 W Garland Ave in Spokane, WA) is showing Don Bluth's The Secret of NIMH today and tomorrow.
PAMCUT is screening the horror film Good Boy today at the Tomorrow Theater (3530 SE Division St in Portland, OR).
PAMCUT is screening the body horror fairy tale The Ugly Stepsister tonight at the Tomorrow Theater (3530 SE Division St in Portland, OR).
The sci fi anime Paprika is playing tonight, and on Wednesday, January 21, at the Salem Cinema (1127 Broadway St NE in Salem, OR).
Mario Bava's Danger: Diabolik is playing at The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) through Wednesday, January 21. Visit the link for days and showtimes.
Sunday, January 18
The Garland Theater (924 W Garland Ave in Spokane, WA) is showing the cult classic Highlander tonight and tomorrow.
PAMCUT is screening the film Buffy the Vampire Slayer today at the Tomorrow Theater (3530 SE Division St in Portland, OR). This is part of the BYO-Crafternoon series, so lights will be on low for crafting.
It's a Super Krime Double Feature, with Chandu the Magician (starring Bela Lugosi as the evil Roxor) and The Mask of Fu Manchu, with Boris Karloff in the titular role, at The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) starting today at 2 pm.
Wednesday, January 21
The Garland Theater (924 W Garland Ave in Spokane, WA) is showing the psychological horror film Jacob's Ladder tonight and tomorrow.
Church of Film brings Little Red Riding Hood and The Monsters to the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland OR) tonight at 7 pm.
Thursday, January 22
The Oregon Symphony presents Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage, with footage from both film and television series on the big screen with a live symphony orchestra performing music live to picture, takes place tonight at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (1037 SW Broadway in Portland, OR) at 7:30 pm.
Baron Von Terror presents the Stephen King cult classic Maximum Overdrive in Hecklevision at the Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) tonight at 8 pm.
Ken Russell's Altered States is playing at The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) tonight at 7:30 pm, and tomorrow at 4 pm.
Friday, January 23
Cult of! presents JurASSic Park, a drag and burlesque show based on the classic dinosaur movie, at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SW Clinton St in Portland, OR) tonight at 8 pm. Doors open for the 21 and older show at 7 pm.
A 4K restoration of Guillermo del Toro's Chronos is playing tonight and tomorrow night at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR).
The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) is showing the Canadian slasher film Curtains tonight at 7:30 pm.
The Star Wars films A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi and Rogue One are playing at CineMagic (2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) through Thursday, January 31. Visit the link for showtimes.
The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) is showing Sam Raimi's Evil Dead trilogy starting at 7 pm. Buy a single ticket for your favorite in the series, all catch all three for one groovy price.
Saturday, January 24
The Garland Theater (924 W Garland Ave in Spokane, WA) is showing the animated sci-fi film The Iron Giant today and tomorrow.
Sunday, January 25
The Garland Theater (924 W Garland Ave in Spokane, WA) is showing John Carpenter's sci-fi/horror classic The Thing tonight.
Bi Gan's sci fi drama Resurrection is playing at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) tonight at 8:15 pm.
Roland West's 1930 film The Bat Whispers (a remake of his 1926 thriller The Bat, and yes, it's the basis for the 1959 film with Agnes Moorehead and Vincent Price) is playing at The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) today at 2 pm and tomorrow at 4:30 pm.
The Whiteside Theatre (361 SW Madison Ave in Corvallis, OR) is showing Star Wars: A New Hope today and on Wednesday, January 28.
Monday, January 26
The final film in director Fritz Lang's Dr. Mabuse series, The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse is playing at The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) tonight at 7:30 pm and tomorrow at 4:30 pm.
Tuesday, January 27
The Polish horror/musical about two carnivorous mermaid sisters, The Lure, is playing at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) tonight at 7 pm.
Wednesday, January 28
Church of Film brings The Green Music Box, a children's film involving spies looking for the titular music box, clowns and cave monsters, to the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) tonight at 7 pm.
Thursday, January 29
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The sci fi/horror film Iron Lung is playing at the Darkside Cinema (215 SW 4th St in Corvallis, OR) through Thursday, February 5. (NOTE: the showing through Saturday, January 31, are SOLD OUT).
The film opens on Friday, January 30, at CineMagic (2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR), playing through Wednesday, February 4.
The film is playing at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) tonight at 11:30 pm, and tomorrow night at 9:30 pm.
The Grand Illusion Cinema presents the 23rd encore screening of Hundreds of Beavers at the Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) tonight at 8 pm.
Friday, January 30
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The Bill Murray time-loop comedy Groundhog Day is playing at the Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) through February 4.
If you're looking for a time-loop slasher/comedy, Happy Death Day is playing at the Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) through February 4.
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An absolutely insane (in the best way) mix of Indonesia folklore and a blatant Terminator rip-off, Lady Terminator is playing at The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) tonight at 10 pm.
Edgar Wright's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is playing at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) tonight at 7 pm.
Saturday, January 31
PAMCUT is screening the sci fi anime classic Ghost in the Shell today at the Tomorrow Theater (3530 SE Division St in Portland, OR).
The animated adaptation of Philip K. Dick's A Scanner Darkly is playing tonight and on Wednesday, February 3, at the Salem Cinema (1127 Broadway St NE in Salem, OR).
February, 2026
Happening This Month
In February, the Egyptian Theatre (229 South Broadway in Coos Bay, OR) is showing the shot-in-Oregon sci fi/comedy Short Circuit, Mel Brooks' Spaceballs, the sci fi/time loop film Edge of Tomorrow, and Steven Spielberg's A.I. Artificial Intelligence. Visit the link for days and showtimes.
Sunday, February 1
The fantasy Where the Wild Things Are is playing today at the Salem Cinema (1127 Broadway St NE in Salem, OR).
The Grand Illusion Cinema will show Albert Birney's black and white fantasy Obex at the SIFF Film Center (167 Republican St in Seattle, WA; located within the Seattle Center) today at 4:30 pm.
The romantic fantasy The Princess Bride is playing at the Whiteside Theatre (361 SW Madison Ave in Corvallis, OR) today and on Wednesday, February 4.
Sunday, February 8
PAMCUT is screening the romantic fantasy classic The Princess Bride today at the Tomorrow Theater (3530 SE Division St in Portland, OR).
PAMCUT is screening the film adaptation of Ursula K. Le Guin's The Lathe of Heaven tonight at the Tomorrow Theater (3530 SE Division St in Portland, OR).
Friday, February 13
The Cinema of Horrors presents Hearts of Horror, four pitch-black haunted houses with one candle to lead the way, tonight and tomorrow at 1301 Grade St in Kelso, WA (Next to Fiesta Bonita at Three Rivers Mall). Tickets on sale now!
A romantic film for horror fans, Bride of Chucky is playing tonight at the Salem Cinema (1127 Broadway St NE in Salem, OR).
Saturday, February 14
PAMCUT is screening Studio Ghibli's Howl's Moving Castle tonight at the Tomorrow Theater (3530 SE Division St in Portland, OR). The film is in Japanese with English subtitles.
The (sort of) romantic/sci fi film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is playing tonight and on Wednesday, February 18, at the Salem Cinema (1127 Broadway St NE in Salem, OR).
Tuesday, February 17
Melies: Right in the Eye, a collection of 12 George Melies films with live music accompaniment, is playing tonight at the Salem Cinema (1127 Broadway St NE in Salem, OR).
Wednesday, February 18
The Re-Run Theater series at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) pays tribute to the late Gil Gerard with a screening of the theatrical version of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century tonight at 7 pm.
Friday, February 20
Friday Night Frights brings Tim Burton's Corpse Bride to the Blue Mouse Theater (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm.
Saturday, February 28
PAMCUT is screening the Japanese superhero/kaiju film Shin Ultraman today at the Tomorrow Theater (3530 SE Division St in Portland, OR). The film is in Japanese with English subtitles.
March, 2026
Friday, March 20
Friday Night Frights celebrates St Patricks Day tonight with a screening of 1992's Leprechaun at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm.
Sunday, March 22
Tommy Wiseau will be in attendance for a screening of his film Big Shark today at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR).
Friday, March 27
The 2026 Oregon Ghost Conference takes place through Sunday, March 29, at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center (415 1st Ave in Seaside, OR). You can follow the event of Facebook.
April, 2026
Friday, April 17
Friday Night Frights brings the slasher rally Freddy vs. Jason to the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm.
Saturday, April 18
The Mid Valley Comic Art Expo takes place today and tomorrow at the Jackman Long Building at the Oregon State Fairgrounds and Expo Center (2330 17th St NE in Salem, OR).
May, 2026
Friday, May 15
The Gem State Comic Con 2026 takes place this weekend at Expo Idaho (5610 N Glenwood St in Garden City, ID). Details TBA. You can follow the event on Facebook.
Friday Night Frights brings the start of the Conjuring Universe, 2013's The Conjuring to the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm.
June, 2026
Friday, June 19
If you've got some money and are looking for a date, Friday Night Frights can set you up with Frankenhooker, playing at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm.
July, 2026
Friday, July 17
Friday Night Frights brings what many consider the scariest movie ever made, 1973's The Exorcist to the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm.
October, 2026
Saturday, October 10
Halloween X*spo Part IV takes place today and tomorrow at the Spokane Convention Center (334 W Spokane Falls Blvd in Spokane, WA).
November, 2026
Friday, November 6
Mark your calendars. Godzilla Minus Zero opens today. More details when they become available.
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