Vancouver Dance Theatre presents “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Dec. 5-6 and 2 p.m. Dec. 6-7 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. Tickets are $17 to $20 at www.vancouverdancetheatre.com.

The Vancouver Master Chorale will present “A Celebration of Light,” with two concerts at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 and at 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. Performances feature seasonal music from ancient carols to contemporary songs of celebration, including “Ceremony of Carols” by Benjamin Britten and songs about coming […]

The Clark College Concert Band presents its fall concert at 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at Skyview High School, 1300 N.W. 139th St.,  Vancouver. Admission is free. Donations to the Clark College Music Department are welcome at the door. The concert opens with Jack Stamp’s "Cenotaph," followed by the American folk song, "Black Is the Color […]

The Rose City Symphonic Band will present "Infinite Skies: Music of Hope and Wonder" from 3-5 p.m. Dec. 7 at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, 3101 Main St., Vancouver. The program, offered in collaboration with the Hudson's Bay High School Band, includes Randall Standridge’s "Imaginarium," Eric Whitacre’s "October," "Sun Dance and the thrilling music […]

Touch of Class Chorale presents its winter concert, “Christmas Lights,” featuring a variety of seasonal choral arrangements. Performances are 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at Unitarian Universalist Church of Vancouver, 4505 E. 18th St., Vancouver; 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at East Woods Presbyterian Church, 16210 N.E. 20th St., Vancouver; and 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at Mill […]

Touch of Class Chorale presents its winter concert, “Christmas Lights,” featuring a variety of seasonal choral arrangements. Performances are 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at Unitarian Universalist Church of Vancouver, 4505 E. 18th St., Vancouver; 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at East Woods Presbyterian Church, 16210 N.E. 20th St., Vancouver; and 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at Mill […]

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will present a holiday concert featuring Tony-nominated singer-actress Liz Callaway, known for her Broadway performances in "Merrily We Roll Along," "Baby" and "Cats" as well as animated films "Anastasia," "The Return of Jafar" and "The Swan Princess." Performances are 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 3 p.m. Dec. 14 at Skyview Concert […]

Vancouver First United Methodist Church, 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver, will host a Sing-Along Messiah from 7-8 p.m. Dec. 13 in the sanctuary. Bring your own copy of George Friderich Handel's famous oratorio or borrow one at the event.

The Junior Symphony of Vancouver will present its Holiday Concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Cascades Presbyterian Church, 9503 N.E. 86th St., Vancouver. The program will include music by […]