Events, Tuesday, Dec. 16: Christmas ships, Community Menorah Lighting

Concerts

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

Saves the Day, Say Anything, 8 p.m. Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St., Portland; $21.99 to $25 through Ticketfly, 877-435-9849 or www.ticketfly.com. 503-284-8686 or www.wonderballroom.com

37th annual Singing Christmas Tree, 6:30 p.m. Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, 747 Pioneer St., Ridgefield; 360-887-3576 or www.ridgenaz.org

Nightlife

George Colligan, 8 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $12. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

Jessica Hernandez & the Deltas, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $12 to $14, 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com.

The Moth Portland Story Slam, 7 p.m. Holocene, 1001 S.E. Morrison St., Portland; $8 to $16, 21 and older. 503-239-7639 or www.holocene.org

Theater

“A Christmas Carol” presented by Portland Playhouse. 7 p.m. 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

“The Santaland Diaries” presented by Portland Center Stage. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 28. 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: sunday page

“The Second City’s A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens” presented by Portland Center Stage. Recommend for ages 14 and older. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays 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: saturday 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

Words

Let’s Talk Books: Our Favorites of the Season, 7:30 p.m. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland; 800-878-7323 or www.powells.com

Out & about

Chanukah Lights: Community Menorah Lighting, 5:30 p.m. The Chabad Jewish Center of Clark County hosts a public menorah lighting along with a “glow in the dark” performance. There will be live music, kids crafts and food for purchase at the Hilton Vancouver washington. Esther Short Park, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver; Free. 360-993-5222 or www.jewishvancouverwa.com

Christmas Ship Parade, 7 p.m. The Columbia River fleet travels different routes each night, and is 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. Tuesdays 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 Street, 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

Dancing

International Folk Dancing, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Marshall Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. Learn different folk dances. No partner or experience needed. 360-487-7050 or cityofvancouver.us/parksrec.

Country line-dance lessons, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Fishers Grange No. 211, 814 N.E. 162nd Ave., Vancouver; $4. No partner or experience is required. Led by instructors Tom and Kathy Peters. 360-521-8360.