Friends of DanceWorks presents “The Nutcracker”

Fort Vancouver High School Auditorium 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

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.

$25

Imago Theatre presents “ZooZoo”

Imago Theatre 17 SE 8th Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

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 […]

$19.50 – $37.50

Portland Baroque Orchestra and Cappella Romana perform complete “Messiah”

First Baptist Church Corner of S.W. Taylor and 12th St., Portland, OR, United States

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. […]

$38 – $78

Magenta Theatre presents “Christmas Belles”

Magenta Theater 1108 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

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, WA, United States

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

Reindeer Magic Holiday Event

Dennis' 7 Dees Vancouver Garden Center 10006 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, United States

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. […]

$9

Free Day at the Portland Art Museum

Portland Art Museum 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland, OR, United States

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 […]

free

Single Seniors Holiday Party

The Old Spaghetti Factory 730 S.E. 160th Ave., Vancouver, WA, United States

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.