Hey Portlanders! If you’re looking for geek awesomeness this October, there are plenty of events this month–many Halloween or horror themed, natch! Read on for a quick recap:

• H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival and Cthulhucon: October 2-4 at the Hollywood Theatre at 4122 NE Sandy Blvd. Not only will you get to see Lovecraft-inspired movies and shorts and mingle with special guests like Dan O’Bannon, William F. Nolan, and Scott Allie, but you can visit our table right upstairs! Our Portland location is also right across the street. We’ll be having a special contest and offering some great deals, so make sure to stop by and say hi! Day passes $15-18, weekend passes $46.
• Portland Hallowe’en Bazaar: October 3rd from 11 a.m.-7p.m. at the Doubletree Lloyd Center at 1000 NE Multomah St. This all-ages event features artisans and retailers, live music, monsters, costumes, Uncle Eerie’s Shiver Show “Make Your Own Monster” Contest, and a teaser of the comic book La Brujeria, by Geek in the City’s Aaron Duran! $5 cover.
• 3rd Annual Hero/Villain Ceasefire: October 10th from 7 p.m.-Midnight at the p:ear Gallery at 338 NW 6th Ave. TFAW has partnered with The Alter Egos Society for their third annual fundraiser. This year’s event is carnival themed, and all attendees must wear original (no licensed characters!) hero or villain costumes. Come on down and win prizes donated by TFAW! $5 cover, with proceeds from the evening’s door, games, and merchandising benefiting p:ear.
• Nosferatu: Begins October 30th at 10 p.m. at Shoebox Theater at 2110 SE 10th Ave. Atomic Arts Theater Company, which wowed Portland with Trek in the Park this summer, is back with their adaptation of the classic silent film Nosferatu. Runs Fridays and Saturdays through November 21!

What are you looking forward to most this October? Did we miss any cool events? Let us know below!