• Columbia Dance presents “The Fort Vancouver Nutcracker”

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

    Columbia Dance presents its local history-inspired, reimagined "Nutcracker" with performances at 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17. A sensory-friendly performance will also be offered at 6 p.m. Dec. 15. This one-of-a-kind production features beavers fighting fur trappers, dancing wapato plants and Oregon Trail children arriving by covered wagon. Audiences will see a holiday […]

    $18 – $30
    Peacock Lane Light Display

    Peacock Lane Light Display

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

    Peacock Lane in Portland’s Sunnyside neighborhood will be open for free viewing from 6-11 p.m. daily from Dec. 15 to 31. Pedestrian-only nights are Dec. 15, 16 and 17, when […]

    free
    Warriors Reprieve

    Point Man International Ministries Meeting

    Church on the Rock 500 S.W. Eaton Blvd., Battle Ground, WA, United States

    The Vancouver chapter of Point Man International Ministries meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Friday in the Education Module at Church on the Rock, 500 S.W. Eaton Blvd., Battle Ground. Pointman International was started by a Seattle police officer and veteran and the faith-based, non-denominational support group is open to all veterans and first […]

    free
    Journey Theater Presents “The Wizard of Oz”

    Journey Theater Presents “The Wizard of Oz”

    Washburn Performing Arts Center, Washougal High School 1201 39th St., Washougal, WA, United States

    Journey Theater presents "The Wizard of Oz," Dec. 8-16 at Washougal High School. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Dec. 8, 9, 15 and 16 and matinee shows at 2 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16. The Dec. 9 matinee show includes ASL interpretation. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s […]

    $15 – $20
    1940s Radio Christmas Carol – A Musical

    Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “1940s Radio Christmas Carol”

    Metropolitan Performing Arts 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

    Metropolitan Performing Arts presents the musical "1940s Radio Christmas Carol," Dec. 1-17, at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Family Day with discounted tickets is 2 p.m. Dec. 3. Pride Night is 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Meet Santa Day is 2 p.m. […]

    $11 – $20
    The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley at Magenta Theater

    Magenta Theater presents “The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley”

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

    Magenta Theater presents the Jane Austen-inspired “The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley,” showing from Dec. 1-17 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $23 at magentatheater.com or $25 at the door. Tickets can also be purchased over the phone at 360-949-3098. […]

    $23 – $25
    “Orcas: Our Shared Future” at OMSI

    “Orcas: Our Shared Future” at OMSI

    OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) 1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, Portland, OR, United States

    The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry presents the U.S. premiere of Orcas: Our Shared Future, an exhibit that offers a deep dive into the stories and science that surround […]

    $13 – $18
    Overeaters Anonymous

    Overeaters Anonymous

    St. Andrew Lutheran Church 5607 NE Gher Rd, Vancouver, WA, United States

    Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 N.E. Gher Road. The program is a 12-step literature study. Held in Room 7. Use […]

    NatureScaping Hope for a Happy Planet

    CASEE Center, Building B 11104 NE 149th St., Building B, Brush Prairie, United States

    NatureScaping will host a presentation "Hope for a Happy Planet: One Day-One Backyard at a Time" at the CASEE Center from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 16. Presented by Gene […]

    Single Seniors attend Holiday Bazaar

    Vancouver Pointe 4555 NE 66th Ave, Vancouver, WA, United States

    Single Seniors will attend at Holiday Bazaar together at Vancouver Point, located at 4555 N.E. 66th Ave., starting at 10 a.m. Dec. 16. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

    Netsuke Exhibit at Japanese Garden

    Netsuke Exhibit at Japanese Garden

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

    Portland Japanese Garden offers a new exhibit, "Masterpieces in Miniature: The Art of Netsuke Sculptures," on display in the Pavilion Gallery through March 4.  Once immensely popular across Japan, netsuke […]

    $21.95

    Sifton Street Market

    Sifton Elementary 7301 NE 137th Ave., Vancouver, United States

    Get holiday shopping done at the Sifton Street Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 16. Browse from 40 vendors at Sifton Elementary School, 7301 N.E. 137th Ave., Vancouver. Admission […]

    free

    Art at the Cave Hosts Artists’ Discussion about “Passages”

    Art at the Cave Gallery 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

    Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, presents "Passages," featuring the work of Yoshihiro Kitai and Matthew Letzelter, faculty at Pacific Northwest College of Art. The exhibit explores […]

    free

    Columbia Dance presents “The Fort Vancouver Nutcracker”

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

    Columbia Dance presents its local history-inspired, reimagined "Nutcracker" with performances at 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17. A sensory-friendly performance will also be offered at 6 p.m. Dec. 15. This one-of-a-kind production features beavers fighting fur trappers, dancing wapato plants and Oregon Trail children arriving by covered wagon. Audiences will see a holiday […]

    $18 – $30
    Chess Club

    Chess Club at Camas Library

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

    The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, hosts an All Ages Chess Club on the third Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. Attendees should bring their own […]

    Free
    Zoo Lights

    Zoo Lights

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

    Zoo Lights is the Oregon Zoo's annual nighttime display of millions of dazzling lights, open from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 19 through Jan. 7. Purchase Zoo Lights Any Night […]

    $12 – $26

    Columbia Dance presents “The Fort Vancouver Nutcracker”

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

    Columbia Dance presents its local history-inspired, reimagined "Nutcracker" with performances at 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17. A sensory-friendly performance will also be offered at 6 p.m. Dec. 15. This one-of-a-kind production features beavers fighting fur trappers, dancing wapato plants and Oregon Trail children arriving by covered wagon. Audiences will see a holiday […]

    $18 – $30