The Night Gallery: Monster Club
October 23, 2026
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 monstrous 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 performances, 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 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.
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Cvnt Coven presents a MONSTERous lineup featuring performances by:
Gila Monster (she/her)Gila Monster is a PNW aerialist, pole performer, and producer who is known for her strength and dynamic spin moves. Her Bellingham production Cvnt Coven is coming to Bleedingham this fall for Bleedingham 2026, and her most recent project is a touring stage installation Pole Grotto
Halle Lujah (she/her)Miss Halle Lujah is here to bring you sin or salvation (depending on your perspective). She is a Bellingham-based pole artist on a mission to self-express and inspire others to do the same.
Fox Harlowe (she/her)Fox is a local aerial artist who has been dancing for over 10 years and specializes in lyra, stationary and flying pole. Smooth honeylike movement and storytelling are heavily emphasized in each of her performances. You can expect to be mesmerized by gooey body waves and magnetic eye contact blended with sharp drops and an uncanny theme at this year’s Bleedingham.
Angela (she/her)Angela grew up dancing never knowing the magical possibilities of pole dance. Since beginning her journey she has competed and performed for several years now sharing her passion and joy.
Pistol Marquis (they/them)Once more! The one and lonely, internationally ignored Pistol Marquis rises from the dead for the Night Gallery! Pistol is a punk demon who congealed in the alley behind a dive bar in 2016 and has been haunting Bellingham’s nightmares ever since.
Vix Vicious (they/them)Vix Vicious is a Bellingham-based performer known for their alternative and goth style. Vix is the host of All Hail, co-host of Atropine, and host of THE CRYPT!
Nixon (he/him)Nixon is a Vancouver Based performer who produces @phantomhausevents and is known for his alt drag shows.
Vendors:
If you want to know more about Langley and his many talents, be sure to stop by and chat him up, plus find some really cool original art to adorn your walls!
Naomi will be offering stickers, art prints, art originals, tattoo consultations, and fun conversations.
Denice Arbacauskas, infamous writer, artist, tattooist, and mask-maker from Tormented Artifacts will be bringing both her masks and leatherwork to the festival, as well as copies of her novels!
Glitt3r Lyfe will be bringing a Glitter and Gore pop-up at the Night Gallery! They’ll be featuring last minute costume solutions, from glittery makeup, unicorn crowns and stupid masks, to custom made prosthetics, Unicorn Blood, and more! Glitt3r Lyfe will also be there to make people their sparkliest, scariest or both!
Shannon Devine’s Art and Design creates alternative life fantasies in the form of comics and art! Shannon was raised in the Pacific Northwest and practiced art since early childhood. Over the years she has progressed her love for drawing and storytelling to the point of insanity. She loves drawing and painting and can be sometimes found selling her art and comics at fairs and comic conventions. Stop by to meet Shannon and check out her fantasy art and comic series!
Tim Richards is a special FX artist, comic, horror and oil paint artist who has a passion for horror movies. Find Tim at the Night Gallery selling both original art and prints of his latest works!
Owned by Rosheen Petersen, this booth is packed with unique, hard-to-find treasures from all your favorite fandoms-think collectibles, quirky finds, and pieces that feel like they were made just for true fans.
Whether you’re a dedicated collector, deep into cosplay, or just someone who loves a little nostalgia and fantasy, there’s something here that’ll catch your eye.
From statement pieces to the perfect little gift you didn’t know you needed, every item feels a bit enchanting… like you stumbled upon a hidden gem.
Come browse, get inspired, and maybe leave with a little magic in your bag
Erika is the creator of the indie comic, Eternal Shadow: Lost Souls and will be selling Volume 1 Pilot of the series! Stop by the booth to check out the new series, plus keychains, stickers and prints based on the series!
Minis & Misfits makes the perfect mix of cute and creepy; bones, curiosities, Oddollies and other cool stuff you had no idea you needed!
It’s the horror host ghosts from the upper left coast, The Graveyard Gang. Delight in frights on TV and streaming. Join Hallow, Sam, Scary, The Producer and others as they curate the spookiest short films and most macabre music videos sent to us by independent horror creators.
Ruben the Artist is a mixed-media artist based out of the PNW. He is best known for his mural work and art installations in Snohomish & King County. He also that creates unique works of art featuring some of his favorite anime, comic, and horror characters.
Canvas Monsters is a local small business turning original hand-drawn characters into stickers, art, stationery, paintings, merch, and more. What started as a daily art challenge on Instagram in 2017 has grown into a whole world of unique and fun monster characters – Canvas Monsters! We also regularly live stream on Twitch so you can watch these characters come to life and get to know the artist behind the art.
Yo, I’m Aleks (he/they) the goblin, queer child of my mother, Diane. We’re both fiber artists, mainly crochet, and together we create a wide variety of creatures. I make funky little monsters and mythical beasts, while she’s in charge of the cute and cuddly plushies. There’s something for everyone!
– Claire Taylor
Hey! I’m Angelina, the maker behind GemBlaze. I create one of a kind soft soldered jewelry with a little edge. My pieces blend sharp, industrial elements with darker, more intimate details, resulting in jewelry that feels both bold and personal. I believe jewelry should feel special, something that catches your eye, sparks a feeling, or feels meant for you. Every piece is handmade and completely unique, waiting to find the person it connects with.