“Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes” at OMSI

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) 1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, Portland

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry presents Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes, open through April 9. Celebrating more than 80 years of the Marvel Universe, the interactive exhibition features hundreds of artifacts, including original art, costumes and props, most of which have not been on public display outside of this exhibit. Museum admission, including […]

$24 – $30

Portland Center Stage presents “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”

Portland Center Stage at The Armory 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland

George Bailey, Clarence and the Bedford Falls community will come to Portland Center Stage this holiday season, in a fresh, inventive reimagining of the beloved holiday story. "It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" will open on Nov. 25 and run through Dec. 24 at The Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland. Tickets are […]

$25 – $98

Grand Opening of Uniquely You Event Venue

Uniquely You Event Venue 903 Washington St., Vancouver

Uniquely You Event Venue, 903 Washington St., Vancouver, will host a grand opening event from 2 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 in conjunction with downtown Vancouver's First Friday Art Walk. During the grand opening event, the newly renovated space will showcase ten local artists and makers. Complimentary beverages will be offered. The space is available […]

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Bob Sunshine Art Display at Los Alambres

Los Alambres 6331 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver

Vancouver artist and poet Bob Sunshine will display his large color painting at Los Alambres, 6331 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, during the month of December with a "Meet the Artist" event from 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 2. Sunshine will also have his jewelry on display. To learn more, follow Sunshine on TikTok at tiktok.com/@sunshinesartworks.

Event Series ZooLights

ZooLights

Oregon Zoo 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland

Kids and adults agree: it wouldn't be the holidays without a visit to ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Bring friends and family to enjoy a an nighttime walk through a dazzling display of 1.5 million lights, ZooLights runs from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23 to Jan. 5, except Christmas Day, […]

$19 – $65

Artisans’ Guild of Camas hosts “The Gift of Art” Exhibit

Camas Library 625 NE 4th Ave, Camas

The Artisans' Guild of Camas will show members' artwork from now through the end of December at the Second Story Gallery, located upstairs at the Camas Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. The show is open to the public for free during regular library hours, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and 10 […]

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Camas Hometown Holidays and Tree Lighting

Downtown Camas NE 4th Avenue, Camas

Camas Parks and Recreation is hosting Camas Hometown Holidays and Tree Lighting from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 in downtown Camas along Northeast Fourth Avenue from Northeast Adams Street to Northeast Garfield Street. The event will include photos with Santa, crafts, hay rides, entertainment, free hot cocoa, after-hours holiday shopping and art shows. The […]

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Liz Pike featured artist at Camas Gallery in December

Gallery 408 408 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas

Artist Liz Pike will be the featured artist at Camas Gallery during December. Pike’s latest works will be on display from Dec. 2 through the end of the month. The exhibit, entitled "Blue Winter," is a compilation of oil-on-canvas works with winter themes. Pike is also showcasing a series of mini canvases with joyful Christmas […]

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Attic Gallery hosts “Happy Holidays” group exhibit

Attic Gallery 421 N.E. Cedar St., Camas

Attic Gallery's exhibit for December and January features a wide variety of work by gallery artists. The pieces will be on display through Jan. 28. There will be a First Friday opening reception at the gallery, 421 N.E. Cedar St., Camas,  from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 in conjunction with downtown Camas' Hometown Holidays […]

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First Friday in downtown Vancouver

Downtown Vancouver WA

Come to downtown Vancouver from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2 for First Friday. Vancouver's downtown is home to a wide array of gallery spaces, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Free parking is offered by Biggs Insurance at 105 W. Evergreen Blvd. Free shuttle service is available from the Biggs Insurance parking lot to any destination […]

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Event Series The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights

The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights

The Grotto 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland

The Grotto, 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland, will offer its annual Christmas Festival of Lights from Nov. 25 through Dec. 30, except Christmas day. Hours are 5 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 25 to Dec. 16 and from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 17-30. Online advance tickets are $14 for ages 12 and up and […]

$5 – $18

Winter Wonderland at the Portland International Raceway

Portland International Raceway 1940 N Victory Blvd, Portland

The Winter Wonderland drive-through light show at the Portland International Raceway will be open from Nov. 25 through Dec. 31 at 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland. It's the largest light show in the Northwest, spanning the entire track. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 4:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. […]

$48 – $155

Battle Ground Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration

Battle Ground Community Center 912 E Main St, Battle Ground

The city of Battle Ground will host its Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 2, at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. The event is free for all ages. Enjoy live music and caroling with the Battle Ground High School Choir. Santa Claus will make his grand arrival […]

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Haus of Luna presents “Haus After Dark”

Haus of Luna 1004 W Street, Vancouver

Artist Sola Cejas has transformed her home at 1004 W Street, Vancouver, into a full-house immersive art experience. Last year, hundreds of local visitors came to see this one-of-a-kind experience. It was so successful that Cejas has decided to make this experience an annual event. This year, Cejas presents Haus After Dark. Guests are invited […]

$25 – $110

County Employee Art featured at Anstine Gallery

Rebecca Anstine Sixth Floor Gallery 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver

Art created by Clark County employees and their family members is currently featured at the Rebecca Anstine Sixth Floor Gallery. The exhibit features a variety of photography, painting, fiber art and mixed media and will be on exhibit through the end of January. The Clark County Arts Commission will host a reception for the artists […]

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Event Series Christmas Ships Columbia Fleet Schedule

Christmas Ships Columbia Fleet Schedule

Various locations WA

The Christmas Ships are getting ready to set sail for their 68th year as delighting spectators with colorful, light-bedecked flotillas during the parade's 2022 holiday season. The Christmas Ship Parade will open Dec. 2 on the Columbia River in the area of North Portland Harbor. The parade will run for 15 nights through Dec. 21. […]

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Vancouver School of Arts and Academics presents “Shine Bright: A Holiday Happening”

First United Methodist Church, Vancouver 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver

Celebrate the winter season with student artists from Vancouver School of Arts and Academics. Enjoy orchestra, band, dance and vocal performances along with desserts and beverages from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at First United Methodist Church, 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver. Table seating is $30 per person. Floor seating is $15 per person. […]

$15 – $200
Event Series KV Jam Session

Kennedy Violins Jam Session

Kennedy Violins 508 SE 117th Avenue, Vancouver

Agyei Marshall hosts a casual jam night at Kennedy Violins, 17720 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Suite 160, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the last Friday of each month. This is a free event and is open to the public as well as Kennedy Violins students.

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Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra Monthly Dance at Providence Academy Ballroom

The Providence Academy Ballroom 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver

The Historic Music Preservation Project and The Historic Trust present the Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra at 7 p.m. on the first Friday of each month at the Providence Academy Ballroom in conjunction with the Vancouver’s Downtown Association First Friday Art Walk. Tickets are $15 in cash or $16 with a card and are available […]

$15 – $16

Journey Theater presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”

Washington Grange No. 82 7701 N.E. Ward Road, Vancouver

Journey Theater presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," showing from Dec. 2-10 at Washington Grange, 7701 N.E. Ward Road, Vancouver. In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the […]

$13

Love Street Playhouse presents “A Nice Family Gathering”

Love Street Playhouse 126 Love St., Woodland

Love Street Playhouse presents the holiday comedy "A Nice Family Gathering," with performances from Nov. 25 through Dec. 11 at 125 Loves Ave. in Woodland. Non-refundable tickets are $22, plus a $2 service fee, at www.lovestreetplayhouse.com or by phone at 800-966-8865. The play, set in Pryor Lake, Minnesota, centers around the first family Thanksgiving at […]

$22

Clark College Concert Band presents Fall Concert

Royal Durst Theatre, Vancouver School of Arts & Academics 3101 Main St., Vancouver

The Clark College Concert Band presents its Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics Royal Durst Theatre, 3101 N. Main St., Vancouver. Admission to the performance free and the concert is open to the public. Donations to the Clark College Music Department are welcome at the door. The […]

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Event Series Black Nativity at Brunish Theatre

Black Nativity at Brunish Theatre

Brunish Theatre 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland

PassinArt Theatre Company presents "Black Nativity" by Langston Hughes, playing Dec. 1-4 at the Brunish Theatre inside Antoinette Hatfield Hall at 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Based on the traditional Nativity story, the spirit-filled, inspiring gospel song play features traditional Christmas carols performed in a gospel style with a few new songs specifically for the show. Performances […]

$15 – $30

Magenta Theatre presents “Christmas Belles”

Magenta Theater 1108 Main Street, Vancouver

Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Christmas Belles" from Dec. 2-18. A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 […]

$20 – $22

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “Holiday Out”

Metropolitan Performing Arts 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents "Holiday Out," running from Dec. 2-17 at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17. Family Matinee Day with discounted tickets is 2 p.m. Dec. 4. Dec. 10 is Pride Night. The final performance on Dec. 17 will include a visit […]

$16 – $25