Events, Sunday, Dec. 7: Zoolights, ‘German Advent’, ‘White Christmas’

Concerts

37th annual Singing Christmas Tree, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 9, 12, 14 and 16; 11:30 a.m. Dec. 14. Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, 747 Pioneer St., Ridgefield; 360-887-3576 or www.ridgenaz.org

Bravo! Chorale, Washington Chamber Orchestra present “Handel’s Messiah,” 3 p.m. Crossroads Community Church, 7708 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver; $25. 360-906-0441 or www.bravoconcerts.com

Carly Aquilino from MTV’s “Girl Code,” 8 p.m. Aladdin Theater, 3017 S.E. Milwaukie Ave., Portland; $25 to $30 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. www.aladdin-theater.com

Clark College Concert Choir and Concert Band present “From Tchaikovsky to Toboggans,” 3 p.m. Clark College O’Connell Gymnasium, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; free. 360-922-2662 or www.clark.edu/campus-life/arts-events/music/music-concerts/index.php

Concordia University’s 64th annual “The Christmas Chorale,” 3 p.m. 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. James Lutheran Church, 1315 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $20, $15 for seniors, $10 for students. www.theensembleoregon.org

Josh Turner, 7 p.m. Also featuring Pamalee and Jackson Michelson. Theater of the Clouds, Rose Quarter, 1 Center Court, Portland; $35 to $45, $13 for parking. 800-745-3000 or www.rosequarter.com

Metropolitan Youth Symphony, 7:30 p.m. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $17.50 to $43.75, $13. 50 to $43.75 for students, $21.50 for seniors. 800-273-1530 or www.portland5.com

Pianist André Watts with the Oregon Symphony, 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 www.orsymphony.org

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

Nightlife

The Barr Brothers, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $13-$15, 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

Charlie Hunter and Scott Amendola, 7 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $20, 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

Gary Bennett and the Coat-Tail Riders, 3 to 6 p.m. Sundays. Jollie’s Restaurant and Lounge, 17701 N.E. Union Road (Exit 9 on Interstate 5), Ridgefield; no cover charge. 360-573-3141.

Open Night Jam with the 5th Elephant, Sundays 9 p.m. Billy Blues Bar and Grill, 7115 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver; no cover charge. 360-694-3114 or www.billybluesbarandgrill.com/

Peaking Lights, Ancient Heat, Unicorn Domination, 8 p.m. Holocene, 1001 S.E. Morrison St., Portland; $10, 21 and older. 503-239-7639 or www.holocene.org

Dance

“In Good Company,” 4 p.m. 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 p.m. 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. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays 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. 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 28, 2 and 5 p.m. Dec. 14, 21. 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. Noon and 4 p.m. Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28; noon 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. Sundays 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. Sundays through Dec. 24. Recommend 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. 2 p.m. Dec. 7, 14, 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. Sundays 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. 2 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14. Washburn Performing Arts Center, 1201 39th St., Washougal; $12 to $15, $10 to $13 for youth and seniors. 360-750-8550 or www.journeytheater.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Words

Mallory Ortberg, “Texts from Jane Eyre,” 7:30 p.m. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland; 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com

Out & about

11th annual La Center Christmas Festival, 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event includes the tree lighting at 6:15 p.m., complete with Santa and fireworks, followed by a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Fourth Street, between Aspen and Birch streets, La Center. www.lacenterchristmasfestival.com

Camas Holiday Home Tour, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tour four festive homes decorated for the holidays. Camas Hotel, 405 N.E. Fourth St., Camas; $20. 360-216-7378 or www.downtowncamas.com

Christmas Tree Special Trains, 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 13-14. 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

Collectable toy show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local collectors will display vintage toys and collectibles from the 1950s to the present. Vancouver Pizza Company, 2219 Main St., Vancouver; free. 360-513-4828.

Town of Yacolt’s Christmas Tree Lighting, 4 to 6 p.m. The community event will feature a live Nativity scene and Santa arriving on a fire engine. Town Hall, 202 W. Cushman St., Yacolt; free, $5 for Santa photos. 360-686-3922 or www.townofyacolt.com

Winter Wonderland, 5 to 9 p.m. Sundays 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 5 p.m. Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 S.W. Sixth Ave., Portland; $35, $80 for VIP for those 21 and older. www.holidayale.com

Museums

Annual Holiday Cheer Book Sale and Literary Celebration, noon to 4 p.m. Meet 85 local authors throughout the museum, from children’s books to history. Oregon Historical Society, 1200 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; Free. 503-222-1741 or www.ohs.org

First Sundays at OMSI, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission to exhibits are just $2. Additional costs for Empirical Theater films, submarine tours, laser light and planetarium shows. Oregon Museum of Science & Industry, 1945 S.E. Water Ave., Portland; $2. 800-955-6674 or www.omsi.edu

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.

ZooLights, 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday 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

“Diabolical Experiments,” 7 p.m. Sundays. Improv jam by local people. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $5. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

“Doug Loves Movies” live podcast, 4:20 p.m. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $22 to $29, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland

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

Dancing

Luepke Senior Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver; $1. 360-487-7050 or cityofvancouver.us/parksrec

Sunday Dances, 2 to 4 p.m. every Sunday at Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E. 136th Ave., Vancouver; $1.

Zydeco dancing, 7 to 9 p.m. every Sunday. Silver Star Saloon, 6718 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver; free. Beginning lessons on request, no partner required. For those 21 and older. twos@q.com or 360-904-1458.