Cultural events and media highlights for October

Various cultural events and media recommendations are highlighted for the upcoming week. In Portland, TextileX Month explores themes of resilience and material repair through workshops and exhibitions, including works at the Lan Su Chinese Garden, Portland Japanese Garden, and Portland State University.

In cinema, John Wilson’s documentary debut, ‘The History of Concrete’, is noted for its idiosyncratic storytelling. Meanwhile, the New Zealand streaming service Arovision features classic horror films such as ‘28 Days Later’, ‘Scream’, and ‘The Blair Witch Project’ as part of its seasonal offerings.