The Monster Club is coming. One night only. Prepare your most monstrous costumes for this, humans won't be allowed entry.
Bleedingham Film Festival is celebrating 15 years of showcasing indie horror at the Pickford Film Center in Bellingham, WA and we are delighted to announce our most monsterous opening weekend event for this year's Night Gallery!
We invite you to join us at The Night Gallery: Monster Club on Oct 23 from 7pm - midnight at the haunted and historic Hotel Leo in downtown Bellingham for an immersive night filled with theater, monsters, creatures, music, interactive characters, prizes, macabre vendors, seductive live perfomances, filmmaking panels, dance party, photo booth, costume contest and more!
Join the Vampire Eramus and his special guest as they host the 25th Centennial Monster Pageant to anoint the Most Monstrous of the Century. There will be monster talent of course, featuring enchanting and daring creatures from Cvnt Coven pole performers and special guest drag and burlesque performers!
For Monsters that like to get their groove on, we are thrilled to have Bang Bang and the Bad Medicine joining us for this special evening to put on a soul stealing show for you!
Monster Club House DJ BF Knowhere will be keeping the club cool and gothy with all your favorite dark tunes throughout the evening. As the night begins to roll in to a close, you will be beckoned to the dance floor for the Monster Mash DJ Dance Party that leads up to the grand finale!
Monster club employees will be ready to greet and guide you at the most exclusive monster party of the year. Sorry, no humans allowed. *POD people and Humegoo's are welcome, however you must prove you are truly POD or Humegoo and not an imposter! We will know if you lie and will decidedly consume you for a late night snack. You have been warned.
All monsters, creatures, cryptids, aliens, fae, ghouls, and the beautiful undead: prepare your best club fits that bring out your truest selves, this is a night to shine and celebrate inclusivity where you don't have to hide to fit in among the humans. There will be, of course, a costume contest and prize for Monster of the Night, so be sure to seek out our Notable Club Monsters, who will nominate which guests are worthy of the costume competition.
Dear ghouls, there is still more to do at the Monster Club. Shop our curated macabre artists and vendors, check out intimate live author readings of scary stories in the haunted library, sit in on filmmaking panels and learn about horror movie magic, enjoy a relaxing moment with friends in the Monster Lounge with a cup of complimentary tea/coffee, plus receive small gifts and win prizes for interacting with our Notable Club Monsters.
This event is 18+ due to mature content, you will be asked for your ID at check-in.
Monster/Creature character costume or makeup is required; however, casual, fancy, and feisty club fits are all acceptable.
Food and monster themed drinks are available for purchase at Amendment 21 located in the lobby of the Hotel Leo.
For more details, see our website at Bleedingham.com or follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Discord for event weekend updates and announcements.