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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad will offer Christmas Special Train Rides every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 26 to Dec. 18 at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. Trains depart from the station at 207 Railroad Ave., Yacolt; passengers should arrive early for boarding. Tickets are $18 for adults, $17 for military or seniors age 60 […]
The Portland Audubon Society will host the Wild Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11 at Portland State University's Viking Pavilion, 930 S.W. Hall St, Portland. The event is a fundraiser sale of nature-related art and books, with proceeds benefiting Portland Audubon’s education and conservation efforts. Find holiday gifts with […]
Dennis 7 Dees Vancouver Garden Center (formerly Shorty's) at 10006 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, is hosting a Reindeer Magic holiday event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 11. See live reindeer, sit on Santa’s lap and get professional photos, grab a bite to eat from local vendors, and enjoy live music. Visitors can […]
The Portland Art Museum's next Miller Family Free Day is Dec. 11, in celebration of the museum's 130th birthday. Tickets are available for walk-in visitors, but online reservations at portlandartmuseum.org/tickets are recommended. The museum is located at 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland, and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day.
Single Seniors will host a holiday party at Old Spaghetti Factory, 730 S.E. 160th Ave., starting at noon Dec. 11. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
