Events, Thursday, Dec. 19: ‘Twist Your Dickens’; Radio Christmas Carol

Concerts

Jason Webley and Friends, 8:30 p.m. Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St., Portland; $12 to $14 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. 503-284-8686 or www.wonderballroom.com

Pianist Michael Allen Harrison presents “Christmas At The Old Church,” 7:30 p.m. The Old Church, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $29.95 to $48.50. www.michaelallenharrison.com

Nightlife

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

Secret Drum Band, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $6 to $8, 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

On stage

“A Radio Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m. Willamette Radio Workshop and Washington State University Vancouver present a live radio stage show featuring voice actors and Foley sound artists. Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver; free with donation of food item for Clark County Food Bank. www.radionouspace.net/projects-reimaginedradio.html

Dance

“Firewall,” 7:30 p.m. BodyVox presents a mix of technology and optical illusions. BodyVox Dance Center, 1201 N.W. 17th Ave., Portland; $30. 503-229-0627 or www.bodyvox.com

George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m. Oregon Ballet Theatre presents its annual holiday performance. Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland; $47.15 to $155.10. 503-222-5538 or www.obt.org

Theater

“Blithe Spirit” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 28. Morrison Stage, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland; $46 to $51, $30 for ages 25 and older. 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. Thursdays through Dec. 28. No show Dec. 25. 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.

“The Mystery of Irma Vep” presented by Third Rail Repertory Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Jan. 10. Winningstad Theater, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $37 to $47, $33 to $42 for seniors, $24 for students. www.thirdrailrep.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Santaland Diaries” presented by Portland Center Stage. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 28. No show Dec. 25. 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. Recommended for ages 14 and older. Noon and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 24. 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. 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.

“A Tuna Christmas” presented by Oregon Repertory Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $28.25 to $50.25. 800-273-1530 or www.portland5.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“It’s A Wonderful Life” presented by Stumptown Stages. 7:30 p.m. Brunish Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $34.75 to $44.75; $30.75 for seniors and students. 503-381-8686 or www.stumptownstages.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” presented by Magenta Theater. 7:30 p.m. 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

Christmas Ships Parade, 7 p.m. The Columbia River fleet travels different routes each night, and are subject to safety, river traffic, weather and water conditions. Viewing spots include Marine Park, S.E. Marine Park Way and S.E. Columbia Way; Waterfront Park, 115 S.E. Columbia Way; Wintler Beach Community Park, 6400 Beach Drive; Vancouver Landing, 100 Columbia St., Vancouver; free. www.christmasships.org

Winter Wonderland, 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays 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.

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.

“The Miracle of a Million Lights,” 6 to 10 p.m. daily, through Dec. 23. The Victorian Belle, 1441 McClellan St., Portland; $6, $3 for ages 4 to 17 and seniors. 503-970-0213 or www.victorianbelle.com. For more details, see the go: saturday page.

Peacock Lane, 6 to 11 p.m. daily, Dec. 15-30; 6 p.m. to midnight Dec. 24 and 31. S.E. Peacock Lane, between Southeast Stark and Belmont streets, Portland; Free. www.peacocklane.net. For more details, see the go: monday page.

ZooLights, 5 to 8 p.m. Monday 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

Sinbad, 8 p.m. Dec. 18, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Dec. 19-20. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $35 to $42, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland

Dancing

Scottish country dance lessons, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Clark County Family YMCA, 11324 N.E. 51st Circle, Vancouver; $5. No partner or special clothing needed; all experience levels welcome. 360-798-3388 or rscds-swws.org