45th Parallel presents “Cello Nutcracker”

The Old Madeleine Church 3123 N.E. 24th Ave., Portland, WA, United States

The contemporary music group 45th Parallel Universe presents "Cello Nutcracker" from 7 to 8 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Old Madeleine Church, 3123 NE 24th Ave, Portland. The concert features six cellists performing Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite," Op. 71a. Tickets are $30 general admission or $20 for seniors and students, available at 45thparallelpdx.org/concerts/cello-nutcracker-2022.  

$20 – $30
Event Series Advent Mid-Week Worship Schedule

Memorial Lutheran Church hosts Advent Series

Memorial Lutheran Church 2700 E. 28th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Memorial Lutheran Church, 2700 E. 28th St., Vancouver, will host weekly Advent worship services at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21. In this Advent series, attendees will be reminded that Christ is born in us spiritually every day and exists to strengthen, support, save and renew us.

free

Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra Holiday Spectacular at the Kiggins

Kiggins Theatre 1011 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra presents its Holiday Spectacular from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Jazz Society of Oregon Hall of Fame inductee Marilyn T. Keller will join the orchestra for the celebration, bringing 40 years of gospel, jazz, and blues experience to the stage. Popular […]

$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 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

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series: “Friends of Schumann”

First Presbyterian Church Vancouver 4300 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's Chamber Music Series will continue at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 with "Friends of Schumann," with the orchestra's artist-in-residence Orli Shaham. This concert, at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver, will feature piano virtuoso Shaham alongside Stephen Shepherd, Dieter Ratzlaf, Angelika Furtwangler and Igor Shakhman performing the works of Clara Schumann […]

$25
Event Series TOPS Vancouver 954

TOPS Vancouver 954

Minnehaha Church of Christ 3217 N.E. 54th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 954 meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.

Single Seniors Game Day

WA

Single Seniors will host a game day starting at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 15. Attendees are asked to bring their own brown bag lunch. For more information call 360-892-8944.

Event Series Stranger Than Fiction

Stranger Than Fiction

Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, United States

The Camas Public Library presents Stranger Than Fiction, a new nonfiction book club for adults. The club meets on the third Thursday of the month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The group will be reading a wide variety of nonfiction books to help attendees learn about the world around them. To get a book you […]

Free

Clark County Civil Service Commission Meeting

Clark County Public Service Center 1300 Franklin Street, 6th floor, room 679, Vancouver, United States

The Clark County Civil Service Commission meets regularly on the third Thursday of every month to approve backgrounds, eligibility lists and discuss issues that come before the commission. Meetings are hybrid; in person at 1300 Franklin St. in Vancouver on the 5th floor Room 511 OR via Microsoft Teams.

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, United States

The Camas Public Library will host a free LEGO Club on the third Thursday of each month from 4 to 5 p.m. Open to kindergarten through fifth grade aged children and their guardians for free play with the Library's LEGO collection.

Free

Law Firm Hosts Trusts 101 Seminar

Online WA, United States

Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free seminar "Trusts 101! How to Protect Who You Love and What You Have as You Age" starting at 4 p.m. Dec. 15. This event will be presented both virtually as well as in-person by attorney Karen Webber. Registration is free and required to […]

Event Series ZooLights

ZooLights

Oregon Zoo 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

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, […]

$19 – $65
Event Series The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights

The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights

The Grotto 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland, OR, United States

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 […]

$5 – $18

Vancouver’s Affordable Housing Fund Levy Webinar

Online

The City of Vancouver Affordable Housing Fund is a levy that creates affordable homes for seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and working families. Approved by voters in 2016, the Vancouver Affordable Housing Fund is up for renewal in 2023. The Council for the Homeless will host a webinar discussing how much the levy has accomplished […]

Free
Event Series Peacock Lane

Peacock Lane

Peacock Lane S.E. Peacock Lane, Portland, OR, United States

Peacock Lane in Portland will be open daily from 6 to 11 p.m. Dec. 15-31, including Christmas day. Pedestrian-only nights will be Dec 15, 16 and 17. For those three nights, the lane will be closed off to vehicle traffic. Barricades will be up to prevent cars from coming down the Lane. From Dec 18-31, […]

free
Event Series Christmas Ships Columbia Fleet Schedule

Christmas Ships Columbia Fleet Schedule

Various locations WA, United States

The Christmas Ships are getting ready to set sail for their 68th year as delighting spectators with colorful, light-bedecked flotillas during the parade's 2022 holiday season. The Christmas Ship Parade will open Dec. 2 on the Columbia River in the area of North Portland Harbor. The parade will run for 15 nights through Dec. 21. […]

free

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