Friends of Danceworks presents "The Nutcracker" at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11 at Fort Vancouver High School Auditorium, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. The production features 75 local dancers and special effects. Tickets ($25) are available at danceworksperformingarts.com.
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 […]
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 […]
The 90-voice Vancouver Master Chorale and a 19-member orchestra and harpsichord will perform highlights from Handel’s “Messiah” along with a variety of Christmas songs during "Christmas Joy" at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 and at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at Vancouver First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. The concert will feature favorite holiday carols including […]
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra season continues Dec. 10 and 11 with its Holiday Pops concert featuring Hollywood film scores and classic holiday gems. The orchestra will perform movie hits such as the theme from "Gladiator," a tribute to film music legend Henry Mancini and John Williams’ legendary music from "Star Wars." The kids will also […]
Portland Baroque Orchestra presents George Frideric Handel’s "Messiah," featuring Cappella Romana Dec. 9-11 at First Baptist Church, 909 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 and 3 p.m. Dec. 11. Tickets range from $38 to $78, available at pbo.org and 503-222-6000. Ticket packages and group discounts (10 or more) also available. […]
Portland Baroque Orchestra and Cappella Romana join forces to perform the complete oratorio for the Handel's "Messiah," directed by Gabriel Crouch and featuring world class soloists. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 and at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at First Baptist Church, 909 S.W. 11th Ave, Portland. Tickets are $38 to $78 at […]
Join the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus for "Light the Way Home," with performances at 8 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 and at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Newmark Theatre, inside Antoinette Hatfield Hall at 1111 S.W. Broadway Ave., Portland. Expect holiday classics, new favorites and a few surprises in this heartwarming wintertide concert. Masks […]
Oregon Repertory Singers present "Glory of Christmas" at 4 p.m. Dec. 4, 10 and 11 at First United Methodist Church, 1838 S.W. Jefferson St., Portland. with favorite holiday works including traditional carols and sacred music for the season. Songs include Morten Lauridsen's "Contre Qui Rose" and "Dirait-On," Franz Biebl's world-famous "Ave Maria," and new works […]
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, […]
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 […]
See 150,000 Christmas lights at 4616 N.W. Franklin St., Vancouver, hung on ten homes and the newly added property of Our Lady of Lourdes church. The light display includes live entertainment, carolers, Santa Claus and "snowfall." Boy Scouts will sell hot cocoa and treats on weekends during the month of December. The display will be […]
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 […]
Joseph and Julieann Platt will host a four-week merengue and salsa class at Vancouver Fitness Studio, 9212 N.E. Hwy. 99, Suite 110, Vancouver, from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Nov. 13 to Dec. 11 (no class Nov. 27). This class will be a continuation of the beginning class and will focus on footwork, crossbody leads, hammerlocks […]
This is a virtual course hosted by TreeSong Nature Awareness & Retreat Center will host a virtual course on winter bird feeding basics from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11. Longtime birder and teacher Laura Whittemore will lead the class. Whittemore holds a BA in Biology from Lewis and Clark College and has traveled in […]
After a three-year hiatus, Imago Theatre’s internationally-acclaimed mega hit ZooZoo is back. This December, the introverted frogs, finicky penguins and acrobatic larvae are coming out of hibernation to delight audiences ages 4 and up at 17 S.E. 8th Ave., Portland. This sophisticated sequel to Imago’s witty and whimsical family show "Frogz" will tickle minds and […]
The Hockinson High School Theatre Company invites the community to its production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" at 7 p.m. Dec. 8, 9 and 10 at 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie. There will also be a 1 p.m. matinee performance at Dec. 10. Watch dedicated Hockinson thespians retell the classic […]
Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive, Portland, rings in the holidays with this year’s Music Makes the Season exhibit. Take in the sounds of the season through the festive, music-themed displays by volunteer decorators. The exhibit is on display from Nov. 21 through Jan. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day except Tuesdays, […]
The Camas Public Library will host a weekly "Kid Librarian" event when a kid gets to be a librarian for a day. Each new Kid Librarian will share the books they're reading, reimagined cover art and a video book review. Registration is required. Registration and more information is available online at CamasPL.org/kidlibrarian.
The Oregon Historical Society presents an exhibit featuring the Jantzen Beach Carousel, on display through April 30. The museum is open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $10, with discounts for students, seniors, teachers and youth. "The Odyssey of the […]
