Events, Friday, Dec. 26: ‘Frogz’; Zoolights; Grotto festival of lights

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

Portland Youth Philharmonic present “Concert-At-Christmas,” 7:30 p.m. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland; $22 to $52. 503-223-5939 or www.portlandyouthphil.org

Nightlife

Burn, 9 p.m. Billy Blues Bar and Grill, 7115 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver; no cover charge. 360-694-3114 or www.billybluesbarandgrill.com

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

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

Orphan Train, 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

Raeann Phillips, 7 to 9 p.m. Rusty Grape Vineyard, 16712 N.E. 219th St., Battle Ground; no cover charge. 360-606-4303 or www.rustygrape.com

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

The von Trapps, 9 p.m. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland; $13 to $15, 21 and older. 503-288-3895 or www.mississippistudios.com

Dance

George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 26; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27. Oregon Ballet Theatre presents its annual holiday performance of George Balanchine’s choreography, as Marie goes on an unexpected adventure. Toys come to life, snowflakes dance and confections rule the land. 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. In this British comedy, 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 for Charles. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 30, Jan. 1-3; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27-28. 2 p.m. Jan. 4. Morrison Stage, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland; $46 to $51, $30 for ages 25 and younger. 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org

“A Christmas Carol” presented by Portland Playhouse. Charles Dickens’ classic tale set in 19th century London, where a greedy Scrooge learns the meaning of Christmas from three ghostly visitors. 7 p.m. Dec. 26-27; 2 p.m. 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

“Frogz” presented by Imago Theatre. Larger-than-life-size penguins, frogs and other creatures take on human characteristics in this show that blends illusion and comedy, acrobatics and dance. Recommend for ages 4 and older. Noon and 3 p.m. Dec. 26-27, Jan. 1 and 3; 2 p.m. Dec. 28, 30-3; 7 p.m. Jan. 2. 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

“Mary Poppins” presented by Northwest Children’s Theater and School. The beloved story of a flying nanny’s adventures comes to the stage with all the familiar songs. Noon and 4 p.m. Dec. 26-30 and Jan. 2-3; noon Dec. 31 and Jan. 4. 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

“It’s A Wonderful Life” presented by Stumptown Stages. A musical adaptation of the holiday classic, George Bailey, who gave up his dreams to help others, begins to see his importance, thanks to guardian angel Clarence. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 26-27; 2 p.m. Dec. 27-28. 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

Out & about

Winter Wonderland, 5 to 11 p.m. Dec. 26-27; 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 28 .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

The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights, 5 to 10 p.m. through Dec. 30. More than 500,000 lights 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

Museums

Friday Night at the Art Museum, 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday. Visitors can explore the exhibits of the art museum a bit differently, with special tours and games, a pop-up pub and social events. Portland Art Museum, 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $5, free every fourth Friday. 503-226-2811 or www.pam.org

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

Peacock Lane, 6 to 11 p.m. Dec. 26-30; 6 p.m. to midnight Dec. 31. Since the 1920s, the houses on Peacock Lane have been decorating for Christmas with lights, Christmas trees and holiday characters. Stroll through this popular attraction on foot is recommended, though visitors can also drive. Southeast Peacock Lane, between Southeast Stark and Belmont streets, Portland; Free. www.peacocklane.net.

ZooLights, through Jan. 4; 5 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 5 to 8 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays. 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

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,” 7:30 p.m. Stand-up meets improv. Brody Theater, 16 N.W. Broadway, Portland; $8. 503-224-2227 or www.brodytheater.com

Steve Byrne, 7:30 and 10 p.m. 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