Events, Saturday, Dec. 6: Christmas Ships; Camas Home Tour

Concerts

Acoustic Guitar Summit Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m. Featuring fingerstyle guitarists Doug Smith, Mark Hanson and Terry Robb. Old Liberty Theater, 115 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield; $15. 360-887-7260 or www.oldlibertytheater.com

Camas Washougal Community Orchestra Christmas Concert, 3 p.m. Camas United Methodist Church, 706 N.E. 14th Ave., Camas; free, donations encouraged. www.camasumc.org

Christmas with Jim Fischer and Friends, 3 and 7 p.m. A benefit for Friends of the Carpenter, includes guest appearances by Northwest Harmony Chorus and King’s Way Christian High School Choir. First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver; $15 to $20. 360-750-4752 or www.friendsofthecarpenter.org

Concordia University’s 64th annual “The Christmas Chorale,” 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 3 p.m. Dec. 7. St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 6700 N.E. 29th Ave., Portland; free. 503-280-8505 or www.cu-portland.edu/christmaschorale

The Ensemble presents “German Advent,” 8 p.m. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver; $20, $15 for seniors, $10 for students. www.theensembleoregon.org

Erotic City, 9 p.m. Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St., Portland; $12 to $15 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. 503-284-8686 or www.wonderballroom.com

Pacific Arts Ensemble presents “Do You Hear What I Hear? A Christmas Concert,” 2 p.m. Vancouver Heights Methodist Church, 5701 MacArthur Blvd., Vancouver; donations encouraged. 360-693-4761.

Pianist André Watts with the Oregon Symphony, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Dec. 7, 8 p.m. Dec. 8. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $28 to $99. 503-228-1353 or orsymphony.org

Portland Cello Project Holiday Spectacular, 8 p.m. Aladdin Theater, 3017 S.E. Milwaukie Ave., Portland; $17 to $20 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. www.aladdin-theater.com

Portland Gay Men’s Chorus presents “A Holiday Celebration,” 8 p.m. Dec. 6, 3 p.m. Dec. 7. Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $15 to $45. 503-226-2588 or www.pdxgmc.org

Roni Lee, Andy Madson, 1:30 to 3 p.m. A benefit for Community Transitional School. Guitar Center, Jantzen Beach, 1147 N. Hayden Meadows Drive, Portland; free, donations of food or school supplies encouraged. 503-286-6327.

Nightlife

Blind Ray, 6 to 9 p.m. Moulton Falls Winery, 31101 N.E. Railroad Ave., Yacolt; no cover charge. 360-686-4070 or www.moultonfallswinery.com

Cass McCombs and Meat Puppets, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $18, 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

Dischords, 9 p.m. Cascade Bar & Grill, 15000 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; $5; 21 and older. 360-254-0749 or www.cascadebarandgrill.net

Franco Paletta and the Stingers, 8 p.m. Byno’s Roadhouse, 4250 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver; no cover charge. 360-314-4833 or www.bynosroadhouse.com

Gary Bennett and the Coat-Tail Riders, 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Jollie’s Restaurant and Lounge, 17701 N.E. Union Road (Exit 9 on Interstate 5), Ridgefield; no cover charge. 360-573-3141.

Hot Buttered Rum, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $15 to $18, 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

$intax, 9 p.m. Brickhouse Bar and Grill, 109 W. 15th St., Vancouver; no cover charge, 21 and older. 360-695-3686 or www.vancouverbrickhouse.com

The Strange, 8 p.m. Prairie Bar and Grill, 14925 N.E. Caples Road, Brush Prairie; $2. 360-892-6313 or www.prairiebarandgrill.com

On stage

Holiday Magic Show, 5:30 p.m. Tom and Dave from Dave’s Killer Magic Shop will perform a themed magic show for all ages. Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver; free. 360-513-4828.

“Unexpected Endings: An Evening of Stories and Improv,” 7:30 p.m. Portland Playback Theater invites audience members to share their stories, while performers enact them. Hipbone Studio, 1847 E. Burnside St., Portland; $15. www.playbacktheaterpdx.com

Dance

“Firewall,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 11-13, 18-20; 2 p.m. Dec. 13 and 20. BodyVox presents a mix of technology and optical illusions, as media transforms the space for its dancers in this world premiere piece. BodyVox Dance Center, 1201 N.W. 17th Ave., Portland; $30. 503-229-0627 or www.bodyvox.com

“In Good Company,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6; 4 p.m. Dec. 7. Northwest Dance Project’s annual “un-holiday” holiday show with a site-specific program for the whole family. Vestas Building Atrium, 1417 N.W. Everett St., Portland; $39 to $45. 503-725-3307 or www.nwdanceproject.org

“The Nutcracker,” 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 6; 2 p.m. Dec. 7. Vancouver Dance Theater returns with its annual holiday tradition of brave toys and wondrous lands of treats. Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver; $13, free for ages 2 and younger. 360-601-1770 or www.vancouverdancetheatre.com

Theater

“Blithe Spirit” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 28. Morrison Stage, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland; $46 to $51, $30 for ages 25 and younger. 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“A Christmas Carol” presented by Portland Playhouse. 7 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 28, 4 and 7 p.m. Dec. 20. The Church, 602 N.E. Prescott St., Portland; $32 to $36; $25 for ages 35 and younger, $20 for partial-view seats. 503-488-5822 or www.portlandplayhouse.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Mary Poppins” presented by Northwest Children’s Theater and School. The beloved story about a flying nanny’s adventures will be brought to the stage, along with all the familiar songs. Through Jan. 4; noon and 4 p.m. Dec. 6-7, 13-14, Dec. 20-23, Dec. 26-30 and Jan. 2-3; noon Dec. 31 and Jan. 4. Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center, 1819 N.W. Everett St., Portland; $18 to $23; $13 to $19 for youth. 503-222-4480 or www.nwcts.org

“The Santaland Diaries” presented by Portland Center Stage. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 28. Recommended for ages 14 and older. Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $45 to $55, $30 for students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Second City’s A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens” presented by Portland Center Stage. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 24. Recommended for ages 14 and older. Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $36 to $69, $30 for students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“She Loves Me” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 21. Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego, Ore.; $37, $35 for seniors. 503-635-3901 or www.lakewood-center.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs” presented by Oregon Children’s Theatre Young Professionals. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 20. Studio Theater, 1939 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Portland; $10 to $12 for Fridays, $12 to $15. www.octc.org/onstage/ypco. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“White Christmas” presented by Journey Theater Arts Group. 7 p.m. Dec. 6 and 13. Washburn Performing Arts Center, 1201 39th St., Washougal; $12 to $15, $10 to $13 for youth and seniors; $10 to $13 for Dec. 6. 360-750-8550 or www.journeytheater.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” presented by Magenta Theater. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 7 and 2 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Dec. 20. Magenta Theater, 606 Main St., Vancouver; $13 to $16. 360-635-4358 or www.magentatheater.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Out & about

Camas Holiday Home Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7. A self-guided tour through four festive homes decorated for the holidays. Maps available at the Camas Hotel, 405 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas; $20. 360-216-7378 or www.downtowncamas.com

Christmas Ship Parade, 6 p.m. A special performance in front of the marina of the Port of Camas-Washougal. The port will be open to the public at 6 p.m. with cider and cookies for visitors. Port of Camas-Washougal, 24 S. A St., Washougal; free. www.christmasships.org

Christmas Tree Special Trains, 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 6-7, 13-14. Winter Steam Spectacular, Dec. 20-21. Ride the train, meet Santa and bring home a Christmas tree with this holiday-themed ride. Reservations recommended. Chelatchie Prairie Railroad, 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt; $16, $15 for seniors, $11 for ages 5 to 12, $9 for ages 2 to 4; $20 to $40 for a tree; $60 to $80 for family value packages, four tickets and a tree. 360-686-3559 or www.bycx.com

Holiday Express, Dec. 6-7 and 12-14. Trains depart six to 10 times between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Oaks Park Station, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland; $16 to $19, $9.50 to $12.50 for ages 12 and younger. www.orhf.org/the-holiday-express

Hometown Celebration, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The celebrations begins with the Ugly Christmas Sweater Fun Run with Santa at 9 a.m., holiday crafts at the Church of the Nazarene, caroling and music performances in Overlook Park, holiday trailer rides, a living Nativity at noon at the Old Liberty Theater, with the tree lighting at 5 p.m. in Overlook Park. Downtown Ridgefield, 203 Pioneer St., Ridgefied; free, $20 to $35 for race. 360-887-3557, www.ci.ridgefield.wa.us or www.runridgefield.com

Winter Wonderland, 5 to 11 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 28. Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland; $18 for a car or passenger van, $25 for limo or motorhome, $30 for mini-bus (16 to 25 people), $45 for bus (26 to 45 people), food donations encouraged. 503-231-0285 or www.winterwonderlandportland.com

Fairs & festivals

The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights, 5 to 10 p.m. nightly. The Grotto, 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland; $10, $9 for seniors, $5 for ages 3 to 12, free for ages 2 and younger. 503-261-2400 or www.thegrotto.org/christmas. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Holiday Ale Festival, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 S.W. Sixth Ave., Portland; $35, $80 for VIP for those 21 and older. www.holidayale.com

Washougal Festival of Trees, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Decorated Christmas trees will be on display to be raffled off to benefit local schools. The event includes live music, refreshments and breakfast with Santa 9 a.m. to noon. Hathaway Elementary School, 630 24th St., Washougal; free, $3 for breakfast, $3 for Santa photo. www.facebook.com/WashougalFestivalOfTrees

Museums

Holiday Open House & Artisans’ Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual open house features local artists showcasing their work, craft stations and refreshments. Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver; free. 360-993-5679 or www.cchmuseum.org

Scientific Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Featuring educational activities, from a flight simulator lab to model-glider building, along with a tour of the T28 open cockpit. Pearson Field Education Center, 201-A East Reserve St., Vancouver; free. 360-992-1818 or www.fortvan.org/aviationeducation

Attractions

Christmas Past, Present and Future, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Jan. 2. Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive, Portland; $9.50; $8.50 for seniors, $6.50 for youth; free for children ages 6 and younger. 503-823-3623 or www.pittockmansion.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Circle of Life Celebration, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Columbia Springs will mark the return of the chum salmon to their native spawning grounds, with naturalist interpretation, Native American blessing ceremony and salmon bake potluck. Columbia Grove and Wood’s Landing, 3412 S.E. Riverwood Court, Vancouver; free. 360-882-0936 ext. 230 or www.columbiasprings.org

Heritage Holidays, 2 to 6 p.m. Celebrate the holidays 1850s style with living history interpreters, music, Victorian crafts and refreshments. The McLoughlin House, 713 Center St., Oregon City, Ore.; free. 503-656-5146 or go.usa.gov/ssb5

Lantern Tours, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and 20; Jan. 10 and 24; Feb. 14 and 28. Peek into the past with a lit lantern as costumed interpreters perform historical vignettes during a nighttime walk through Fort Vancouver’s buildings. Reservations required. Fort Vancouver, 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver; $10, $7 for ages 10 to 15. 360-816-6232 or nps.gov/fova

Portland Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 20. Winter Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 3 through Feb. 28. The community market fills the Portland State University campus with hundreds of vendors selling produce, baked goods, meats, cheese and seafood. Southwest Park Avenue, between Hall and Montgomery streets, Portland. 503-241-0032 or portlandfarmersmarket.org

Portland Saturday Market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 24. More than 350 vendors sell a variety of art and handcrafted items in downtown Portland. Visitors can also stop by the market’s food booths or listen to live music. Southwest Ankeny Street and Naito Parkway, Portland. 503-222-6072 or www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com

ZooLights, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays through Jan. 4. Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland; $10, $8.50 for seniors, $7 for children, free for ages 2 and younger. 503-226-1561 or www.oregonzoo.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Comedy

After Hours, 9:45 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Improv and sketch comedy. ComedySportz, 1963 N.W. Kearney St., Portland; $5, free with admission to prior show. 503-236-8888 or www.portlandcomedy.com

ComedySportz improv show, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The family-friendly performance features two teams of improv players. ComedySportz, 1963 N.W. Kearney St., Portland; $15, reservations recommended. 503-236-8888 or www.portlandcomedy.com

Greg Proops, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Dec. 6. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $15 to $29, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland

“Micetro Tournament of Champions,” 9:30 p.m. Dec. 6-7. Improv players compete. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $12; $9 for students and seniors. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

“A Something Kind of Musical,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 13. A holiday musical completely improvised, inspired by audience input. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $12; $9 for students and seniors. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

Dancing

Happy Hoppers Square Dancing, 7:30 p.m. first and third Saturdays, Clark County Square Dance Center, 10713 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver; $6. Caller Jim Hattrick calls and cues, with all-plus dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. 360-573-5886 or www.happy-hoppers.com

Square dance with the Buzzin’ Bees, at 7:30 p.m. first and third Saturdays, Hazel Dell Grange No. 1124, 7509 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver; $6. Round dancing with cuer Debbie Combs, followed by mainstream square dancing with caller Bill Lundin. 360-833-0879 or betoops2000@frontier.com