Nathun Finkhouse performs at 14 Acres Vineyard and Winery

14 Acres Vineyard and Winery 2411 N.E. 244th St., Ridgefield, WA, United States

Nathun Finkhouse will perform from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at 14 Acres Vineyard and Winery, 2411 N.E. 244th St., Ridgefield (formerly 3 Brothers). Enjoy wine and food while […]

Event Series Christmas on Franklin Street

Christmas on Franklin Street

Franklin Street Christmas 4616 N.W. Franklin St., Vancouver, WA, United States

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 […]

free

Columbia Dance presents a Clark County Nutcracker

Skyview High School Concert Hall 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Columbia Dance offers its annual presentation Tchaikovsky's famous ballet, "The Nutcracker," with historical twists that incorporate local history. This one-of-a-kind production will feature beavers fighting fur trappers, dancing wapato plants and Oregon Trail children arriving by covered wagon as local Fort Vancouver history is woven into the plot of a classic ballet. Audiences will see […]

$18 – $30

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 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 […]

$19.50 – $37.50

“Christmas with C.S. Lewis” at Winningstad Theatre

Winningstad Theatre 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland., OR, United States

Spend "Christmas with C.S. Lewis," at the Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 16 and 17 and 2 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18. Tickets are $64, available at portland5.com/winningstad-theatre/events/christmas-cs-lewis. The performance consists of two 40 minute acts with a 15 minute intermission. In the early years of his life […]

$64

The Midwinter Revels: Andalusian Night – a Celebration of the Solstice

Newmark Theatre 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

The Portland Revels returns to the stage from Dec. 16-18 to celebrate the winter solstice with "Andalusian Night," a journey through the stories and songs of Jewish, Muslim and Christian communities of Andalusian Spain with the Arabic and flamenco music of Seffarine. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17 and at 1 p.m. […]

$16 – $109

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

Jim Fischer at 13 Coins

13 Coins Restaurant 511 W. Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

Pianist Jim Fischer will offer live music at the new 13 Coins restaurant on the Vancouver Waterfront, 511 W. Columbia Way, from 8 to 11 p.m. Dec. 16. He also plays at the Portland City Grill every Tuesday 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn more at  www.jimfischer.net.

Water Center Garden Cleanup and Planting

Water Resources Education Center 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

Volunteers are invited to join a garden cleanup from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 17 at Vancouver's Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way. Tools will be provided but bring garden gloves in you have them. Registration is required. Participants will receive a confirmation letter with details after registration. Register at cityofvancouver.us/publicworks/page/water-center-garden-cleanup-and-planting. For more […]

free

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad offers Christmas Special Train Rides

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad 207 Railroad Ave., Yacolt, WA, United States

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 […]

$12 – $18

Seedlings Poetry Workshop

Cascades Presbyterian Church 9503 NE 86th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Cascades Presbyterian Church will host a poetry workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 17 led by Clark County Poetry Laureate Armin Tolentino and others. No experience is necessary. The workshop is best suited for participants ages 16 and older. Register at www.armintolentino.com.

Free

Portland Japanese Garden Transforms Its Landscape with Statues by Jun Kaneko

Portland Japanese Garden 611 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland, OR, United States

Portland Japanese Garden presents its final art exhibition of 2022, "The Garden of Resonance," featuring the work of internationally acclaimed artist Jun Kaneko. Kaneko, winner of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement […]

$19.95

Oregon Historical Society presents “Motown: The Sound of Young America”

Oregon Historical Society and History Museum 1200 S.W. Park Ave., Portland, OR, United States

The Oregon Historical Society presents "Motown: The Sound of Young America," featuring stage outfits from many of the label’s top performers, interviews with Motown legends and opportunities to get inside […]

$10