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Events, Friday, Nov. 28: Zoolights, ‘Mamma Mia!’

The Columbian
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The annual ZooLights will feature multiple light displays throughout the Oregon Zoo Nov. 29-Jan. 5, 2014.
The annual ZooLights will feature multiple light displays throughout the Oregon Zoo Nov. 29-Jan. 5, 2014. Photo credit: Shervin Hess, courtesy of the Oregon Zoo. Photo Gallery

Concerts

Portland’s Singing Christmas Tree, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28; 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29; 2:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 6; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4-5; 11:30 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6. New Hope Auditorium, 11731 S.E. Stevens Road, Portland; $18 to $75. 503-557-8733 or www.singingchristmastree.org

Nightlife

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

Bad Motor Scooter, 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.

The Curtis Salgado Band, 8 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland; $20 to $25. 503-295-6542 or www.jimmymaks.com

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

Molly Bang, Rebel Without a Cat, 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

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

Pure Bathing Culture, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $10, 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

The Redd Hots, 8 p.m. Byno’s Roadhouse, 4250 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver; no cover charge. 360-314-4833 or www.bynosroadhouse.com

On stage

“Cherokee Secrets: A Native American Illusion Magic Show,” 7 p.m. Nov. 28; 3 and 7 p.m. Nov. 29. Magician Frank Dunn will perform a show incorporating his heritage with stories, artwork and magic tricks. Washburn Performing Arts Center, Washougal High School, 1201 39th St., Washougal; $10 to $15. www.frankhat.com

Dance

“Tales from Mother Goose and The Enchanted Toyshop,” 1 and 5 p.m. Nov. 28-30. The Portland Ballet presents John Clifford’s ballets set to live music by the Portland State University Orchestra, with more than 100 dancers participating. Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $5 for 1 p.m. Nov. 28; $35, $15 for youth and students. 503-725-3307 or www.theportlandballet.org

Theater

“Blithe Spirit” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. In this British comedy by Noël Coward, novelist Charles and his wife Ruth invite an eccentric medium to dinner, only to become haunted by the ghost of his first wife, Elvira, who can’t wait to cause trouble, through Dec. 28. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, Dec. 23; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays. No shows Dec. 24-25. Morrison Stage, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland; $46 to $51, $30 for ages 25 and younger. 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org

“Mamma Mia!” presented by Broadway Across America Portland. Inspired by ABBA’s greatest hits, one woman is determined to discover the identity of her father by inviting three men from her mother’s past to her wedding. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28; 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 29; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30. Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland; $39 to $101. 800-273-1530 or portland.broadway.com

“The Santaland Diaries” presented by Portland Center Stage. Based on humorist David Sedaris’ experiences working at Macy’s “Santaland” display as Crumpet the Elf, this one-man play chronicles odd encounters with shoppers during the holiday crunch and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the manufacturing of Christmas spirit. Recommended for ages 14 and older. Through Dec. 28: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 24. 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

“The Second City’s A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens” presented by Portland Center Stage. An adult comedy filled with holiday sketches that combine improv, audience participation and a changing list of local celebrities, through Dec. 24. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, noon Thursday, 2 p.m. Dec. 24. Recommended for ages 14 and older. Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $49 to $69 for Nov. 28; $36 to $69, $30 for students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org

“She Loves Me” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. Georg and Amalia are feuding clerks working in a 1930s European perfumery, unaware that their romantic pen pals are each other. Through Dec. 21; 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 10; 2 p.m. Nov. 30, 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

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” presented by Stumptown Stages. Charlie Brown shares his “average” day with the audiences, with the help of the Peanuts gang, through Dec. 7. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Brunish Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $44.75 for Friday and Saturday, $39.75 for Saturday and Sunday matinee, $34.75 for Thursday. $30.75 for students and seniors. 800-273-1530 or www.stumptownstages.org

Out & about

Vancouver Community Tree Lighting, 3 to 6:30 p.m. The community will gather to welcome the holidays with food vendors, Loci train rides, music performances at the Hilton Vancouver by Vancouver Community Concert Band at 4 p.m., the tree lighting at 6 p.m. and the Vancouver Pops Orchestra Concert at 6:20 p.m. Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver; free. 360-487-8600 or www.cityofvancouver.us

Clark County Thanksgiving Weekend Wine Tour, Noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 28-30. Taste newly released wines at the different wineries and cellars along with live music and food. Check individual wineries for times and events, tasting fees may apply. www.clarkcountywine.com

Holiday Express, Nov. 28-30, Dec. 5-7, and 12-14. Trains depart 6 to 10 times between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. The SP& S 700 steam locomotive will pull vintage rail cars on a round-trip ride through the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge with Santa Claus and his elves. Proceeds benefiting the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation. Oaks Amusement Park, 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

Portland Tree Lighting Ceremony, 5 p.m. The 30th annual lighting ceremony will feature a holiday sing-a-long with Thomas Lauderdale, the 234th Army Band and NW Community Gospel Choir. Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 S.W. Sixth Ave., Portland; free. 503-223-1613 or www.thesquarepdx.org

Winter Wonderland, through Dec. 28: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, closed Dec. 2 and 9. The 22nd annual holiday light show returns to light up the racetrack with 250 lighted displays and animated scenes. 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

Festival of the Trees, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 28; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 29; Noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 30. The Vancouver Rotary Foundation presents 19th annual display of 12 fully decorated trees, a family scavenger hunt and the Talking Tree. Pets with Santa takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 29. Hilton Vancouver, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver; $5 suggested donation. www.rotaryfestivaloftrees.org

The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights, Nov. 28 through Dec. 30: 5 to 10 p.m. nightly. More than 500,000 lights will decorate the gardens and sanctuaries of the Grotto, along with 150 choral performances throughout the festival. 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

Attractions

Christmas Past, Present and Future, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Jan. 2. Closed Dec. 25. The historic house will be filled with themed Christmas trees, wreaths, ribbons and ornaments during this annual holiday exhibit, with community musicians regularly performing in the mansion’s Music Room. 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

ZooLights, Nov. 28 through Jan. 4: 5 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 5 to 8 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays. Closed Dec. 10, 24-25. More than 1.5 million lights will illuminate the zoo in an immersive tour, as the train returns on a new route, displays from the past and a butterfly scavenger hut. 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

Comedy

Adam Ferrara, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Nov. 28-29. Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland; $20 to $29, for those 21 and older. 888-643-8669 or www.heliumcomedy.com/portland

ComedySportz improv show, 8 p.m. 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

“Seven on 7,” 10 p.m. Stand-up meets improv. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $8. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

“You Are Here,” 7:30 p.m. Spontaneous improv comedy by ensemble veterans. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $12; $9 for students and seniors. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com.

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