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Events, Sunday, Dec. 21: Zoolights; ‘Grinch’; holiday music

The Columbian

Published: December 17, 2014, 4:00pm

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.

Concerts

Aurora Chorus with Kim Stafford present “Light Is Returning,” 4 and 7:30 p.m. First Congregational Church, 1126 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $22 to $30. www.aurorachorus.org

“Christmas Comes Alive” with Jay “Bird” Koder and Friends, 7 p.m. Jazz, gospel, blues and pop version of holiday songs, benefiting Love Now. Crossroads Community Church, N.E. 78th St., Vancouver; $10, $25 for family of four. christmascomesalive.brownpapertickets.com

In Mulieribus presents “The Great O Antiphons of Advent,” 7 p.m. Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater, 218 W. 12th St., Vancouver; $15 to $25. www.inmulieribus.org

The Oregon Symphony presents “Comfort & Joy: A Classical Christmas,” 4 p.m. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $20 to $55. 503-228-1353 or www.orsymphony.org

Pianist Michael Allen Harrison presents “Christmas At The Old Church,” 2 and 5 p.m. The Old Church, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $29.95 to $48.50. www.michaelallenharrison.com

Nightlife

Comedians and Comedies with “Bad Santa,” 8 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $8, 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

Symmetry/Symmetry, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland; $8 to $10, 21 and older. 503-231-9663 or www.dougfirlounge.com

On stage

“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” screening, 2 p.m. The PG film staring Jim Carrey will be screened for free, along with free popcorn for children. Old Liberty Theater, 115 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield; 360-887-7260 or www.oldlibertytheater.com

Dance

George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker,” 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oregon Ballet Theatre performs with a live orchestra at the 2 p.m. performance. Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland; $47.15 to $155.10. 503-222-5538 or www.obt.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Nutcracker,” 1 and 5 p.m. Columbia Dance performs. Royal Durst Theatre, 3101 Main St., Vancouver; $20, $15 for seniors, $10 for ages 12 and younger. 360-737-1922 or www.columbiadance.org. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Theater

“Blithe Spirit” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. 2 and 7:30 p.m. 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 and 5 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. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Frogz” presented by Imago Theatre. Recommend for ages 4 and older. 2 p.m. Imago Theatre, 17 S.E. Eighth St., Portland; $34.50, $29.50 for youth and seniors, $17.50 for children. 503-231-9581 or www.imagotheatre.com. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“Mary Poppins” presented by Northwest Children’s Theater and School. Noon and 4 p.m. 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. For more details, see the go: saturday page.

“The Mystery of Irma Vep” presented by Third Rail Repertory Theatre. 2 p.m. 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. 2 and 7:30 p.m. 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. Recommended 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. 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. 2 p.m. Dec. 21. Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $28.25 to $50.25. 800-273-1530 or www.portland5.com

“It’s A Wonderful Life” presented by Stumptown Stages. 2 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.

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Out & about

Holiday Run/Walk, 9 a.m. A community event to benefit Courtyard Village and Council for the Homeless, with a 3-mile run/walk with holiday flare; costumes encouraged. Torque Coffee Roasters, 501 Columbia St., Vancouver; $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/events/395472460628307

Winter Steam Spectacular Trains, 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. Chelatchie Prairie Railroad, 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt; $20, $19 for seniors, $15 for ages 5 to 12, $13 for ages 2 to 4. 360-686-3559 or www.bycx.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, through Dec. 30. 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.

Peacock Lane, 6 to 11 p.m. daily, through Dec. 30. S.E. Peacock Lane, between Southeast Stark and Belmont streets, Portland; free. www.peacocklane.net. For more details, see the go: friday page.

“The Miracle of a Million Lights,” 6 to 10 p.m. 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, through Dec. 30. S.E. Peacock Lane, between Southeast Stark and Belmont streets, Portland; free. www.peacocklane.net. For more details, see the go: friday page.

Portland Saturday Market: “Festival of the Last Minute,” 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Southwest Ankeny Street and Naito Parkway, Portland. 503-222-6072 or www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com. 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

ComedySportz for Kids, 2 p.m. Games and improv for ages 12 and younger. ComedySportz, 1963 N.W. Kearney St., Portland; $10, $8 for children, reservations recommended. 503-236-8888 or www.portlandcomedy.com

“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

Dancing

Sunday Dances, 2 to 4 p.m. every Sunday, except holidays, Luepke Senior Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver; $1. 360-487-7050 or cityofvancouver.us/parksrec

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.