Events, Wednesday, Dec. 17: Zoolights, Skinny Puppy, ‘Blithe Spirit’

Concerts

The Grouch & Eligh, 9 p.m. Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St., Portland; $23 to $25 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

Skinny Puppy, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17. Roseland Theater, 8 N.W. Sixth Ave., Portland; $30 to $50 through TicketsWest, 800-992-8499 or www.ticketswest.com. www.roselandpdx.com

Nightlife

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

Sama Dams, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $5, 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com.

Tender Age, Appendixes, 8:30 p.m. Holocene, 1001 S.E. Morrison St., Portland; $6, 21 and older. 503-239-7639 or www.holocene.org

Theater

“Blithe Spirit” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays 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. Wednesdays through Dec. 28. 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. Wednesdays 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: friday page

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

“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 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, Southeast Marine Park Way and 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. Wednesday 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. daily. 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. Southeast Peacock Lane between 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

Public dancing with music by Steel & Velvet, 7 to 10 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles, 107 E. Seventh St., Vancouver; $5. 360-693-8119