Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar

Live Attractions Happening Now

The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire takes place on all weekends through August 17 at Sky Meadows State Park (18601 Sky Meadows Ln in Snohomish, WA).  Visit the link for details on events, on site camping, and more.  You can also follow the event on Facebook.

Film Festival and Stage Performance Submission Information 

Nile Nightmares Haunted House (6601 244th St SW in Mountlake Terrace, WA) is looking for actors.  Visit this link to apply.  You can follow this haunted attraction on Facebook. 

The Northwest Flying Saucer Film Fest is looking for Pacific Northwest filmmakers to submit their UFO themed short films, documentaries, animation or music videos.  The fest will take place on Friday, September 12, at McFiler's Chehalis Theater (558 N Market Blvd in Chehalis, WA).  The standard deadline for submissions is August 5.  Visit the FilmFreeway link for details and to submit your film. 

The 17th Annual Guignolfest: 3-Day Horror Film Contest and Festival is accepting teams now.  The kick-off takes place on Friday, October 17, at Beulahland (118 NE 28th Ave in Portland, OR), with films due on  Monday, October 20.  The screening takes place on Saturday, October 25, at the Clinton Street Theater.

Happening Now

Danny Boyle's long awaited sequel 28 Years Later is playing at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA; scheduled through Friday, August 1).

The psychological horror film The Home is playing at the Sandy Cinema (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, July 30).

The 4K restoration of Kevin Smith's Dogma is playing at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA; scheduled through Sunday, August 3).

Ryan Coogler's hit horror film Sinners is playing at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) on Tuesday, July 29, at 9:30 pm.

The latest I Know What You Did Last Summer is playing at Studio One (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, July 31), the Sandy Cinema (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR; scheduled through Thursday, July 31), the Metro Cinema (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, July 30), Granada 3 Theatre (1311 Adams Ave in La Grande, OR; scheduled through Thursday, July 31), and the Yelm Cinemas (201 Prairie Park St SE in Yelm, WA; scheduled through Wednesday, July 30).

The latest film in the Twisted Childhood Universe, Bambi: The Reckoning, is playing at the Sandy Cinema (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR; scheduled through Thursday, July 31).

July 2025

Tuesday, July 29 

The CMNYK Sound of Silents series brings The Hands of Orlac, with a live score performed by Sonochromatic, to the Darkside Cinema (215 SW 4th St in Corvallis, OR) tonight at 7 pm.

Rene Laloux's (Fantastic Planet) animated sci fi film The Time Masters is playing at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) tonight at 7 pm.

The Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre (508 S Main St in Moscow, ID) will screen the Japanese psychological horror film Cure tonight at 7 pm.  Presented in Japanese with English subtitles.

The new body horror film Together opens today at the SIFF Cinema Uptown (511 Queen Anne Ave N in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Thursday, August 7), and Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, August 7).

The film opens on Wednesday, July 30, at Studio One (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, August 6), the Yelm Cinemas (201 Prairie Park St SE in Yelm, WA; scheduled through Wednesday, August 7). and the Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E Burnside in Portland, OR; full schedule TBA).

The film opens on Thursday, July 31, at the Yelm Cinemas (201 Prairie Park St SE in Yelm, WA; scheduled through Thursday, August 7)

The film opens on Friday, August 1, at the Living Room Theaters (341 SW 10th Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Sunday, August 3).

Wednesday, July 30 

Church of Film brings Peter Watkins' alternate future docudrama Evening Land to the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) tonight at 7 pm.

Thursday, July 31 

The Grand Illusion Cinema brings Hundreds of Beavers back to Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) tonight at 8 pm.  60% of ticket sales go to the Grand Illusion relocation fund.

The 1984 version of George Orwell's 1984, starring John Hurt, is playing the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) tonight at 7 pm.  This screening will feature the For the Love of Big Brother score by Eurythmics.

The Moscow Film Society presents the 1978 remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre (508 S Main St in Moscow, ID) tonight at 7 pm.

August, 2025 

Friday, August 1 

The Queer Screams Film Festival takes place through Sunday, August 3, at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR).  You can follow the festival on Facebook.

UPDATE: Don Mancini (Chucky franchise creator) will be in attendance to receive the Queer Screams Career Achievement Award.

Saturday, August 2 

Quest for Burlesque: The Bard's Backlight Showcase, a D and D themed show, takes place at the Whiteside Theatre (361 SW Madison Ave in Corvallis, OR) tonight at 8 pm.  This is an 18 and older event.

Horror Night at the St Johns Twin Cinemas (8704 N Lombard St in Portland, OR) will screen the sharksploitation film Cruel Jaws, and an unnamed classic zombie flick, tonight starting at 9 pm.

The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen 2001's space Western musical The American Astronaut in GLORIOUS 35mm today at 3 pm.

Wednesday, August 6 

The Grand Illusion Cinema will show the sci fi satire www.RachelOrmont.com at the Here-After (alley entrance on 2505 1st Ave in Seattle, WA) tonight at 8 pm.  This is a 21 and older event, and be advised, the film contains material of a very explicit nature.

Thursday, August 7 

Zach Cregger's (Barbarian) latest horror film, Weapons, opens tonight at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, August 14), the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, August 14), and the Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E Burnside in Portland, OR; schedule TBA),

It opens on Friday, August 8, at the Living Room Theaters (341 SW 10th Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Sunday, August 10).

Friday, August 8 

Woah!  The Matrix is playing at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR) tonight and tomorrow night at 9:40 pm.

Saturday, August 9 

The Grand Illusion Cinema's Outdoor Movie series presents Voyage of the Rock Aliens, starring Pia Zadora and Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes), at Dirty Couch Brewing (2715 W Fort St in Seattle, WA) tonight at 9 pm.  Admission is pay-what-you-will, with a $5 minimum, with all money from ticket sales going to the Grand Illusion's relocation fund.  Admission for kids 12 and under is free.

The Tomorrow Theater (3530 SE Division St in Portland, OR) is showing Ridley Scott's sci fi/horror classic Alien today at 4 pm.  This is NOT a double feature with Aliens (listed below).

The Tomorrow Theater (3530 SE Division St in Portland, OR) is showing James Cameron's sci fi/action classic Aliens today at 4 pm.  This is NOT a double feature with Alien (listed above).

Tuesday, August 12 

HEY YOU GUYS!  In preparation for the stars of the film attending the Rose City Comic Con next month, the Clinton Street Theatre (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) is hosting a FREE screening (while seats last) of The Goonies today at .  RSVP for tickets.

Friday, August 15 

Friday Night Frights presents Dario Argento's Phenomena at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm.

Friday, August 22 

The 99W Drive-In (3110 Portland Rd in Newberg, OR) will show Bram Stoker's Dracula and 1985's Fright Night through Sunday, August 24.

Saturday, August 23 

The 99W Drive-In (3110 Portland Rd in Newberg, OR) is hosting the Drive-In of the Dead Horror Market today from noon to 5 pm.  Admission is $5.  Admission to the double feature (Bram Stoker's Dracula and 1985's Fright Night) is separate.

Saturday, August 30 

The Olympic Peninsula Toy and Collectibles Show takes place from 10 am to 3 pm at the Guy F Cole Convention Center (202 N Blake Ave in Sequim, WA).  

September, 2025 

Friday, September 5 

The Rose City Comic Con takes place this weekend at the Oregon Convention Center (777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Portland, OR).  Robert Davi, Sean Astin, Joe Pantoliano, Kerri Green, Corey Feldman and Martha Plimpton (The Goonies) and Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: TNG, Stand by Me) are scheduled to attend.  You can follow the event on Facebook.

UPDATE: Annabeth Gish, Carl Lumbly, Carla Gugino, and Henry Thomas (from filmmaker Mike Flanagan's "Flanaverse") are scheduled to attend.

Saturday, September 6 

The Sixth Annual Goths in the Forest takes place starting at 11:30 am today at the Enchanted Forest (8462 Enchanted Way SE in Turner, OR).  Follow the event on Facebook for upcoming details.

Friday, September 12 

The Northwest Flying Saucer Film Fest starts tonight at 6 pm at McFiler's Chehalis Theater (558 N Market Blvd in Chehalis, WA).

Saturday, September 13 

DarknessCon: Snake River, a celebration of haunted houses, Halloween, horror and pop culture, takes place from 7 am to 9 pm today at the Mountain View Event Center (1567 The Way To Grace in Pocatello, ID).  Here's the link to the event's Facebook Event Page.

Friday, September 19

Friday Night Frights presents Lamberto Bava's Demons at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm.

2025 Metalesque Fest takes place today and tomorrow at Nova PDX (722 E Burnside in Portland, OR).  Details TBA.

Sunday, September 21 

The Boulet Brothers Dragula: The Official 666 U. S. Tour stops at the Treefort Music Hall (722 W Broad St in Boise, ID) tonight at 8 pm.

Monday, September 22

The Boulet Brothers Dragula: The Official 666 U. S. Tour stops at the Roseland Theater (8 NW 6th Ave in Portland, OR) tonight at 8 pm.

Thursday, September 25

The Boulet Brothers Dragula: The Official 666 U. S. Tour stops at the Moore Theatre (1932 Second Ave in Seattle, WA) tonight at 8 pm.

Saturday, September 27 

You'll find Terror Rising  at the Haunted Forest of Maple Valley (at the Royal Arch Park, 20821 Renton-Maple Valley Rd in Maple Valley, WA) this Halloween.  Full Fright shows run through Halloween Night from 7 to 11 pm, with Family Walks on Sunday, October 5, 12, 19, and 26 from noon to 3 pm.  Visit the link for tickets and more details.

The Spirit of Halloweentown returns to St. Helens, OR starting this weekend, with events running through Halloween Night.  You can follow the event on Facebook.

October, 2025

Saturday, October 11 

Dracula: Alternative Dance Theatre returns for the Halloween Season at 7 pm tonight at the Theater On The Square (915 Broadway in Tacoma, WA).  Tickets are available now 

The Nightmare Before Christmas Ball is taking place today at the Benton County Fairgrounds (110 SW 53rd St in Corvallis, OR).  Family Hours run from 11 am to 3 pm, with an event for adults 21 and older taking place from 7 to 11 pm.  Read all the details at the link.

The Not So Scary Faire, featuring local venders, Halloween costumes and MORE, takes place from 10 am to 4 pm at Wonderwood Springs (7410 N Chicago Ave in Portland, OR).

Thursday, October 16 

The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival takes place through Monday, October 20, at the Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas (88 West Pender St in Vancouver, BC). 

Friday, October 17

OryCon 45, Oregon's oldest literary and creative convention, takes place this weekend at the DoubleTree Hotel in Portland (1000 NE Multnomah St in Portland, OR).  Visit the link for more details.

Saturday, October 18 

Grimoire Studios presents The Gothic Market from 11 am to 4 pm today and tomorrow at the Clark County Event Center (17402 NE Delfel Rd in Ridgefield, WA).  You must purchase an advance ticket to attend, as tickets will not be sold at the door. 

Halloween E-spo takes place today and tomorrow at the Spokane Convention Center Halls B and C (334 W Spokane Falls Blvd in Spokane, WA).  Follow the event on Facebook.

Thursday, October 23 

HEY YOU GUYS!  The Oregon Symphony presents The Goonies 40th Anniversary in Concert at 7:30 pm tonight at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (1037 SW Broadway in Portland, OR).

Friday, October 24

The Washington State Horror Con: The Next Chapter takes place this weekend at the Washington State Fair and Events Center (110 9th Ave SW in Puyallup, WA).  And the host with the most, Elvira, is presenting over the event.  Follow the con on Facebook for up-to-the-minute details.

Saturday, October 25 

The 17th Annual Guignolfest: 3-Day Horror Film Contest and Festival takes place today at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR).  Times and details TBA.

The Portland Oddities and Curiosities Expo 2025, taking place today and tomorrow at Hall C and D of the Oregon Convention Center (777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Portland, OR).  

Sunday, October 26 

Evil Dead in Concert, with Joe Loduca's iconic score to The Evil Dead played live on stage, takes place at 8 pm tonight at the Roseland Theater (8 NW 6th Ave in Portland, OR) at 8 pm.  Reserved seating are on sale now for this 21 and older event.

November, 2025 

Saturday, November 1 

The Thing in the Basement Horror Fest starts at 1 pm today at the Roxy Bremerton (270 4th St in Bremerton, WA).  

Saturday, November 15 

The Grit City Comic Show takes place from 10 am to 5 pm today at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center (1500 Commerce St in Tacoma, WA).  You can follow the event on Facebook.  

January, 2026 

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.

March, 2026

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.

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.

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