December PlanAhead: Your Portland Events Calendar

Happy December, Portland. 🎄

If you’re anything like us, you’re ecstatic about the holiday lights, crisp winter air, and quality time with friends + family — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the City of Roses.

All month long

• ZooLights | Dec.-Sun., Jan. 9, 2022 (closed Dec. 25) | Times vary | Oregon Zoo | $19+ | When the sun goes down, the zoo comes alive with dazzling holiday light displays. Walk + drive-thru nights. Tickets must be purchased online + members get 20% off. 🐘
• Queen Nefertari’s Egypt | Dec.-Sun., Jan. 16 | Times vary | Portland Art Museum | Free for members + children, $22+ non-members | Explore the wonders of ancient Egypt + get to know the favored wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II.
• Christmas Festival of Lights | Wed., Dec. 1-Fri., Dec. 30 (closed Dec. 25) | Times vary | The Grotto, 8840 NE Skidmore St. | $5+ | Enjoy outdoor caroling, enchanting light displays + choral music in a cathedral-like setting as school, church + civic choirs perform more than 150 indoor concerts. 🎶
• Winter Wonderland | Dec.-Jan. 1 | Times vary | Portland International Raceway | $35+ | Take in what’s hailed as the “largest holiday light show west of the Mississippi” from the comfort of your warm car. 🚗
• Pittock Mansion Christmas | Sun., Nov. 21-Tues., Jan. 4, 2022 | Times vary | Pittock Mansion | Prices vary | Enchanting wildlife habitats have taken over the palatial rooms for the Critter Make Merry exhibit.
• Beyond Van Gogh | Fri., Nov. 19-Sun., Jan. 9, 2022 | Times vary | Oregon Convention Center | $25+ | Immerse yourself in the brushstrokes of the master painter and find your own inspiration during the Thursday + Saturday yoga classes offered in the exhibit. 🎨
• Art Exhibit: Artists on the Autism Spectrum | Mon., Nov. 22-Mon., Jan. 3 | Times vary | Portland Center Stage at The Armory | Free | This gallery show features the work of visual artists who are on the Autism spectrum or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities. 🎨
• Mandela: The Official Exhibition | Thurs., Nov. 11-Sun., Feb. 13 | 9:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m. | OMSI | $10.50+ | Learn about the iconic freedom fighter + political leader’s life and why his mission is still just as important today.
• Miracle | Mondays-Saturdays through December | 4 p.m.-12 a.m. | Deadshot, 2133 SE 11th Ave. | Be sure to snag a reservation for this holiday-themed pop-up cocktail bar. 🍹
• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time | Sat., Nov. 27-Fri., Dec. 24 | Times vary | Portland Center Stage at The Armory | $25+ | A teen on the autism spectrum tries to solve a crime he’s been accused of committing.

Wednesday, Dec. 1-Sunday, Dec. 5

Wednesday, Dec. 1

• Live Webinar: Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge | Wed., Dec. 1 | 5 p.m. | Virtual | Learn more + ask questions as project team members discuss what’s being done to prepare Burnside Bridge for a major earthquake.
• Marc Broussard | Wed., Dec. 1 | 8 p.m. | Revolution Hall | $25 | The humanitarian singer songwriter will perform re-imagined standards from his latest album, A Lullaby Collection SOS III.
• #FreeFitness | Wed., Dec. 1 | 6-7:30 a.m. | Salmon Street Fountain | Free | No matter the weather, November Project Portland offers outdoor workouts and community for all ages + levels of fitness.
• Forest Park No Ivy League Volunteer Event | Wed., Dec. 1 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Forest Park | Free | Lend Portland Parks and Recreation + SOLVE a helping hand to remove ivy and plant native plants. Register online. 🌱
• Winterhawks vs. Prince George Cougars | Wed., Dec. 1 | 7 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Coliseum | $16+ | The Canadian team skates into the City of Roses.

Thursday, Dec. 2

• El Ten Eleven | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 9 p.m. | Doug Fir Lounge | $18 | Vibe out to tracks from the post-rock duo’s project Tautology, a reflection on human life and mortality.
• Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 7 p.m. | Moda Center | $14+ | First-year head coach Chauncey Billups and his team face off against veteran coach Gregg Popovich and the Spurs. 🏀
• Wildwood Adventures Half Day Gorge Waterfalls Tour | Thurs., Dec. 2-Mon., Dec. 13 | 1-5 p.m. | Director Park, 815 SW. Park Ave. | $79 | Take a guided tour of one of the United States’ most photographed National Scenic Areas and visit world-renowned waterfalls along the way. 💦
• Die Hard: The Musical Parody | Thurs., Dec. 2-Sun., Dec., 18 | Times vary | Funhouse Lounge, 2432 SE 11th Ave. | $40+ | Yippie-ki-yay, melon farmers — this PG-13 parody of what some call the best Christmas movie of all time includes 13 original songs.
• Ava Gene’s Fall Dinner Wine Series | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Ava Gene’s, 3377 SE. Division St. | $150 | Enjoy a seasonal six-course menu paired with Limited Edition Wines. 🍷
• Portland Night Market | Thurs., Dec. 2-Sun., Dec. 5 | 100 SE Alder St. | Times vary | Free | Grab a Fast Pass for $10 to skip the lines.

Friday, Dec. 3

• Crazy Mama | Fri., Dec. 3 | 10 p.m. | Clinton Street Theater | $6 | Clinton Cult Classics presents this film where a recently-fired woman, joined by her daughter and mother, goes on a cross-country crime spree in 1950s America.
• Christmas Ship Parade | Fri., Dec. 3-Tues., Dec. 21 | Times + dates vary | Locations vary | Free | These sailors put the “merry” in maritime, showing off their colorfully-lit boats for viewers since 1954 on both the Columbia and Willamette.
• Thundercat | Fri., Dec. 3 | 8 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom | $35+ | Groove to the funky sounds of Grammy-winning bassist/vocalist Stephen Bruner – better known by his stage name Thundercat. 🎤
• New Moon Yin Yoga | Fri., Dec. 3 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Acupuncture Center of Portland East, 4629 SE Woodstock Blvd. | $30 | Candlelit yoga, anyone? We’re feeling relaxed just thinking about it. 🧘‍♂️

Saturday, Dec. 4

• The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition | Sat., Dec. 4 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Pioneer Courthouse Square | Free | Cheer on these festive vocalists as they sing for your applause + a $1,000 prize.
• Elf-The Musical | Sat., Dec. 4 | 2 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. | 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego | $25+ | Catch a matinee or evening show, based on the hilarious holiday classic, at the Lakewood Center for the Arts.
• PSU Farmers Market | Sat., Dec. 4 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | South Park Blocks at Southwest Park Avenue + Southwest Montgomery Street | Free | Find fresh, local food + handcrafted items year-round, rain or shine. 🧑‍🌾
• Handel’s Messiah | Sat., Dec. 4-Mon., Dec. 6 | Times vary | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $25+ | The Oregon Symphony, the PSU Chamber Choir + four world class-soloists perform one of the best-known choral works in classical music. 🎼
• Unique Markets Holiday Pop-Up | Sat., Dec. 4 + Sun., Dec. 5 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Coliseum | $5+ | Shop 140 of Portland’s emerging brands + designers while sipping free mulled wine courtesy of Coopers Hall.
• Winterhawks vs. Victoria Royals | Sat., Dec. 4 | 6 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Coliseum | $22+ | Bring something for the Les Schwab + KPTV Toy Drive.
• Red Doors Artisan Fair | Sat., Dec. 4 | 9 a.m.-4p.m. | 1704 NE 43rd Ave. | St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church hosts vendors selling jewelry, wreaths + other handmade gifts.
• Forest Park No Ivy League Volunteer Event | Sat., Dec. 4 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Forest Park | Free | Lend Portland Parks and Recreation + SOLVE a helping hand to remove ivy + plant native plants. Register online. 🌱
• Tideman Johnson Park First Saturday Volunteer Event | Sat., Dec. 4 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Tideman Johnson Natural Area, SE 37th Ave. and SE Tenino St. | Free | Join officials + community members as they remove nuisance species + pick up litter. Register online. 🌳
• Welcome Back Celebration | Sat., Dec. 4 | 12-3 p.m. | Mt. Hood Meadows | Free | Sample Double Mountain Brewery beer + participate in an Instagram contest to kick off the slopes season. ⛷️
• 2021 Winter Market at Tumwater Vineyard | Sat., Dec. 4 + Sun., Dec. 5 | Times vary | 375 SW Barrel House Way, West Linn, OR | Get your stocking stuffer shopping out of the way early with these holiday vendors.

Sunday, Dec. 5

• LGBTQ Wedding Expo | Sun., Dec. 5 | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | 319 SW. Pine St. | Free | Couples can spend the day browsing an assortment of LBGTQ+ friendly vendors that can help pull off their perfect day.
• Hanukkah Donuts + Dreidels | Sun., Dec. 5 | 1-3 p.m. | Mittleman Jewish Community Center | $5 per family | This family-friendly celebration offers arts and crafts, storytime, singing + delicious sufganiyot (jelly donuts).
• Winterhawks vs. Everett Silvertips | Sun., Dec. 5 | 5 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Coliseum | $18+ | This competition is bound to be cold.

Monday, Dec. 6-Sunday, Dec. 12

Monday, Dec. 6

• Wreath Making Workshop | Mon., Dec. 6 | 2 p.m. | 665 W Columbia Way, Vancouver | $125 | Barnard Griffin + Erin Riddle of the Foraged Wreath will demonstrate how to create your own decoration using grapevines grown in PNW wine country; materials + wine included.
• Owls of Portland | Mon., Dec. 6 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | $20+ | Meet the owls who make Portland their home + get tips and tricks on how to find them. 🦉

Tuesday, Dec. 7

• Béla Fleck My Bluegrass Heart | Tues., Dec. 7 | 8 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $40+ | Tap your feet to an evening of bluegrass with Grammy Award-winning banjo player Béla Fleck + other musical guests. 🪕
• Mark O. Hatfield: Oregon Statesman | Tues., Dec. 7 | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Tune in to learn more about the legacy of the storied Oregon politician.
• Feeding Birds | Tues., Dec. 7 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | $20+ | Learn about attracting a variety of species, the best feeders + how to prevent the spread of disease.

Wednesday, Dec. 8

• Marquam Nature Park Volunteer Event | Wed., Dec. 8 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Marquam Nature Park, SW Marquam St. and Sam Jackson Park Rd. | Register online to help rake leaves off the trails with Portland Parks and Recreation + community groups. 🍂
• Dips, Dips, Dips: Free Take-Home Tasting | Wed., Dec. 8 | 10 a.m. | Elephants Delicatessen, 115 NW 22nd Ave. | Free | Pick up spinach dip, goat cheese pistachio, sun-dried tomato, artichoke-Parmesan + clam samples while supplies last.
• Dante Marino | Wed., Dec. 8 | 9 p.m. | Kelly’s Olympian, 426 SW Washington St. | $10+ | Rock out to this artist’s jams, which sound like Woodstock staged on a warm Southern California beach. 🎸

Thursday, Dec. 9

• Black Pumas | Thurs., Dec. 9 | 8 p.m. | Roseland Theater | $50+ | Check out this psychedelic soul band that was Grammy-nominated for Best New Artist in 2020.
• Spectrum Savvy: How Birds Exist Outside of Heterosexual and Cisgender Norms | Thurs., Dec. 9 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | $20+ | From matriarchal hawk families to same-sex penguin couples, nature offers a different perspective on the status quo. 🐧

Friday, Dec. 10

• Candi Pop-A Bubblegum Pop Dance Party | Fri., Dec. 10 | 9 p.m. | Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St. | $10 | Dance the night away to Spice Girls, Justin Bieber + other guilty pleasures.
• Gospel Christmas | Fri., Dec. 10-Sun., Dec. 12 | Times vary | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $25+ | Hum along as gospel singers join the Oregon Symphony for this annual holiday performance. 🎺
• Portland Gay Men’s Chorus | Fri., Dec. 10-Sun., Dec. 12 | 8 p.m. | Newmark Theatre | $19+ | Celebrate the season with holiday + winter music that aims to lift the spirits.
• Wizard People, Dear Portland | Fri., Dec. 10 | 8-10 p.m. | Mississippi Pizza Pub, 3552 N Mississippi Ave. | $10 | Experience a re-imagined, comedic version of the first “Harry Potter” film as performed by one fearless narrator. 🧙
• Tinseltown Trolley | Fri., Dec. 10-Sun., Dec. 12 | Times vary | The Willamette Shore Trolley, 311 N State St., Lake Oswego, OR | $17+ | All aboard this yuletide ride, which features caroling, festive lights, games, sweets + a VIP from the North Pole.
• Crafty Wonderland | Fri., Dec. 10-Sun., Dec. 12 | Times vary | Oregon Convention Center | $2+ | Swing over to Portland’s biggest arts + crafts market to shop from hundreds of vendors showcasing a cornucopia of creativity. 🧶
• Winterhawks vs. Spokane Chiefs | Fri., Dec. 10 | 7 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Coliseum | $22+ | Help honor local stars at Hometown Heroes Night.

Saturday, Dec. 11

• Smokus Pocus | Sat., Dec. 11 | 8 p.m. | 205 NW 4th Ave. | $20+ | You won’t believe your eyes at this THC-infused magic show for those 18+.
• Maker Workshop: Cheese Making | Sat., Dec. 11 | 12-2 p.m. | OMSI | $50, 2 people per ticket | Explore the wonderful world of cheese making + make your own mozzarella. 🧀
• PSU Farmers Market | Sat., Dec. 11 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | South Park Blocks at Southwest Park Avenue + Southwest Montgomery Street | Free | Find fresh, local food + handcrafted items year-round, rain or shine.
• Powell Butte Second Saturday Volunteer Event | Sat., Dec. 11 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Powell Butte Nature Park, 16160 SE Powell Blvd. | Help Portland Parks and Recreation + Hands on Portland plant native plants. Register online. 🌿
• Beaverton Winter Lights: Winterland Carnival | Sat., Dec. 11 | 1-4 p.m. | 9685 SW Harvest Crt., Beaverton, OR | Free | Marvel + take pictures on a holiday story walk at the Beaverton Hoop YMCA.
• Winterhawks vs. Spokane Chiefs | Sat., Dec. 11 | 6 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Coliseum | $30+ | Bring your cutest stuffed animal for the annual Teddy Bear Toss to benefit local children.
• Nutcracker Vignettes | Sat., Dec. 11 | 5-9 p.m. | Eastmoreland neighborhood | Free, donations suggested | Drive or walk through a mapped route of the Eastmoreland neighborhood to spot homes with life-size scenes from “The Nutcracker” on their lawns. 🩰
• Tuba Christmas | Sat., Dec. 11 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Pioneer Courthouse Square | Free | The sound of 150 tubas will grace the 30th Tuba Christmas Concert in Portland’s Living Room.

Sunday, Dec. 12

• Faded Comedy with Mike Mulloy + Sean Jordan | Sun., Dec. 12 | 8 p.m. | Helium Comedy Club | $20+ | If you’re a fan of the “All Fantasy Everything” podcast, this is a show you won’t want to miss.
• Jingle Ball | Sun., Dec. 12 | 1-7:30 p.m. | 836 N Russell St. | $10 | Entry to watch these live musicians includes one raffle ticket + all ticket sales go to Bach to Rock, a music school for kids.
• Olive Oil Harvest Party | Sun. Dec. 12 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | 8351 NE Worden Hill Rd., Dundee | $60+ | Get your hands on the goods + enjoy lunch and wine on the Domaine Roy & fils property.

Monday, Dec. 13-Sunday, Dec. 19

Monday, Dec. 13

• It’s a Wonderful Life in Concert | Mon., Dec. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $29+ | Watch Frank Capra’s quintessential film on the big screen with a live orchestra score.
• Bingo + Bourbon | Mon., Dec. 13 | 7-10:30 p.m. | Mississippi Pizza Pub, 3552 N Mississippi Ave. | $5 | Winning isn’t guaranteed but you will definitely score some laughter with this “comedy” filled bingo event.
• Craft Night Benefit for the Oregon Humane Society | Mon., Dec. 13 | 6 p.m. | 1745 NE Columbia Blvd | $25 | Paint a pet bowl + stamp a custom pet tag to take home. 🐾

Tuesday, Dec. 14

• The Moth Mainstage in Portland | Tues., Dec. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $18+ | The Moth – a nonprofit dedicated to the art + craft of storytelling – returns to Portland with five tellers who will present their true stories about a given theme. 🎤
• Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns | Tues., Dec. 14 | 7 p.m. | Moda Center | $17+ | Last year’s Western Conference champs come to Rip City on a supernova-hot streak. 🏀
• Winterhawks vs. Everett Silvertips | Tues., Dec. 14 | 7 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Coliseum | $16+ | Grab your fake beard and red hat for SantaCon night at the rink.
• Nature Night: Finding Hope in Conservation History | Tues., Dec. 14 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free, donations encouraged | Journalist Michelle Nijhuis discusses the progression of the conservation movement over the last decades.
• Terrarium Building Workshop | Tues., Dec. 14 | 7-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Award-winning terrarium builder Hollye Maxwell shows you how to build + care for a terrarium.

Wednesday, Dec. 15

• Peacock Lane light display | Wed., Dec. 15-Fri., Dec. 31 | 6-11 p.m. | Southeast Peacock Lane | Free | Walk or drive through the neighborhood that’s been dubbed “Portland’s Christmas street.” 🦚
• Mariachi Sol de México | Wed., Dec. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $15+ | Conductor José Hernández leads a multigenre tribute to Mexico’s Christmas traditions.
• Portland Spelling Bee | Wed., Dec. 15 | 6 p.m. | Mississippi Pizza Pub, 3552 N Mississippi Ave. | $5 | Are you un-bee-lievably good at spelling? Arrive 30 minutes early to sign up, then test your skills if your name is drawn. 🐝

Thursday, Dec. 16

• SOLVE Downtown Portland Cleanup | Thurs., Dec. 16 | 9-11:30 a.m. | Various downtown check-in locations | Free | Pre-registration is required.
• Ava Gene’s Fall Dinner Wine Series | Thurs., Dec. 16 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Ava Gene’s, 3377 SE Division St. | $150 | Enjoy a seasonal six-course menu paired with Cho Wines.
• Alice in Winterland | Thurs., Dec. 16 + Fri., Dec. 17 | 8 p.m. | PSU Lincoln Performance Hall | $14+ | Venture down the rabbit hole with this contemporary holiday dance production. 🩰
• Holiday Art and Gift Bazaar | Thurs., Dec. 16 | 4-8 p.m. | 10 Barrel Brewing Co., 1411 NW Flanders St. | Free | Enjoy live music + get some last minute holiday shopping done on the brewery’s patio.

Friday, Dec. 17

• Milky Chance | Fri., Dec. 17 | 8 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom | $40+ | The German duo of “Stolen Dance” fame stops by on their North American Tour 2021.
• Bobcat Goldthwait | Fri., Dec. 17 | 10 p.m. | Helium Comedy Club | $10+ | If you enjoy outrageous, brutally-honest comedy, this show is for you. 🎙️
• Portland Trail Blazers vs. Charlotte Hornets | Fri., Dec. 17 | 7 p.m. | Moda Center | $10+ | Take advantage of cheap tickets + help break this excruciating losing streak. 🏀
• Junior Artist Generator Company | Fri., Dec. 17-Sun., Dec. 19 | Times vary | BodyVox Dance Center, 1201 NW 17th Ave. | $19+ | Catch talented young artists’ impressive choreography.

Saturday, Dec. 18

• Cirque Nutcracker | Sat., Dec. 18 + Sun., Dec. 19 | 7:30 p.m. + 2 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $30+ | Troupe Vertigo and the Oregon Symphony bring the whimsical holiday tale to life with music, dance + acrobatics.
• The Dinner Detective | Sat., Dec. 18 | 6-9 p.m. | Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown | $65+ | Deep breath — get tickets to America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theater show — end scene.
• PSU Farmers Market | Sat., Dec. 18 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | South Park Blocks at Southwest Park Avenue + Southwest Montgomery Street | Free | Find fresh, local food + handcrafted items year-round, rain or shine.
• Forest Park No Ivy League Volunteer Event | Sat., Dec. 18 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Forest Park | Free | Lend Portland Parks and Recreation + SOLVE a helping hand to remove ivy + plant native plants. Register online. 🌱
• Holiday Dance | Sat., Dec. 18 | 7-11 p.m. | $10+ | 10660 SW Youngberg Hill Rd., McMinnville | Who can say no to some wine + waltzing? 💃
• 3 Leg Torso presents “The Elves of Frostländ” | Sat., Dec. 18 + Sun., Dec. 19 | Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta St. | $20+ | Experience how the on-stage elves will escape the frozen north.

Sunday, Dec. 19

• Diva Drag Brunch | Sun., Dec. 19 | 12-2 p.m. | Bit House Collective, 727 SE Grand Ave. | $20 | Pair some breakfast fare with a rather lusty affair, courtesy of performers Kharisma Phoenix + Boujee Cherry.
• My People’s Market 8 Holiday Edition | Sun., Dec. 19 | 12-6 p.m. | Free | Redd on Salmon Street, 831 SE Salmon St. | Shop, eat, drink + dance at this event featuring dozens of local artists, entrepreneurs + Portland creators of color.
• Oregon Mandolin Orchestra | Sun., Dec. 19 | 3 p.m. | St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 2201 SW Vermont St. + Virtual | $10 donation suggested | Catch the sweet music from the maestros of merriment.

Monday, Dec. 20-Sunday, Dec. 26

Monday, Dec. 20

• Gay Skate | Mon., Dec. 20 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Oaks Amusement Park | $10 | Celebrate 30 years of the event, where a portion of admission proceeds benefit the Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center.
• The Dead South | Mon., Dec. 20 | 8:30 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom | $28+ | Treat your ears to some folk-bluegrass from Saskatchewan, Canada. 🪕
• “A Radio Christmas Sampler” | Mon., Dec. 20 | 1 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Tune in to Re-Imagined Radio to catch an hour-long broadcast of old-timey holiday shows.

Tuesday, Dec. 21

• Lloyd Farmers Market | Tues., Dec. 21 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Oregon Square Courtyard on NE Holladay Street | Free | Pick up everything from fresh, locally-grown produce + flowers to wood-fired bread. 🥖
• Wyrd Winter Solstice Night | Tues., Dec. 21 | 6-10 p.m. | Wyrd Leather and Mead, 4515 SE 41st Ave. | Free | Fireside tales, board games + mead await you on a first-come, first-served basis.

Wednesday, Dec. 22

• A Bright Christmas | Wed., Dec. 22 | 6 p.m. | 1406 SW Broadway | $40 | Uncork your inner artist at this Bottle & Bottega holiday themed painting class, where beer + wine is available for purchase.
• Breakfast with Santa | Wed., Dec. 22 + Thurs., Dec. 23 | 8 a.m. + 9 a.m. | Mt. Hood Meadows | $10+ | Bring the kids up to the snow to take a photo with St. Nick before he clocks in and sets off on his worldwide journey.

Thursday, Dec. 23

• Portland Trail Blazers vs. Brooklyn Nets | Thurs., Dec. 23 | 7 p.m. | Moda Center | $55+ | Damian Lillard and co. take on the electric Kevin Durant + Kyrie Irving. 🏀
• Festivus at Hey Love | Thurs., Dec. 23 | 4 p.m. | Hey Love, 920 E. Burnside St. | Free | Join the cocktail bar in celebrating the season “Seinfeld” style with the airing of grievances + food specials.

Friday, Dec. 24

• Celtic Christmas | Fri., Dec. 24 | 6-9 p.m. | McMenamins Al’s Den, 303 SW 12th Ave. | $10 | Andrea Wild & The Bad Wolves, Oregon’s only Welsh folk revival band, performs fiddle-laden songs from across the pond.
• Comedy Night at Al’s Den | Fri., Dec. 24 | 9:30 p.m. | McMenamins Al’s Den, 303 SW 12th Ave. | $5 | Being warm, dry + laughing ‘til it hurts — what more could you ask for?
• Christmas Eve Dine In | Fri., Dec. 24 | 12-5 p.m. | Golden Valley Brewery & Restaurant, 1520 NW Bethany Blvd., Beaverton | $32+ | Kick off the weekend’s festivities with a three-course meal, where you don’t have to do the dishes.

Saturday, Dec. 25

• Christmas Cruise | Sat., Dec. 25 | 11 a.m. + 4 p.m. | 1010 SW Naito Pkwy. | $88 for adults, $42 for kids 1-12, $10 for infants | Portland Spirit Cruises & Events is offering two voyages, complete with a buffet, live piano music, and breathtaking waterfront views. 🚢
• Christmas Dinner | Sat., Dec. 25 | 3-6 p.m. | The Suite Spot PDX, 24 NW 2nd Ave. | Free | No one should be alone on Christmas, so stop by to meet new friends, play games + listen to music.

Sunday, Dec. 26

• Mad Poker Event | Sun., Dec. 26 | 2-5:30 p.m. | The Garages Satellite Pub, 4810 Western Avenue, Beaverton | Free | Poker players of all skills are invited to test their luck + bluffing skills.
• 2021 Kwanzaa Ken-Tu Fest | Sun., Dec. 26 | 12:15-3:30 p.m. | Oaks Park Dance Pavilion, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way | Free | Celebrate the seven principles, beginning with unity, at this holiday celebration.

Monday, Dec. 27-Friday, Dec. 31

Monday, Dec. 27

• Lawyer Ride | Mon., Dec. 27 | 12-2 p.m. | SW corner of Pioneer Courthouse Square | Free | For 30 years, lawyers Jim Coon + Ray Thomas have invited fellow attorneys on their weekly bike rides around town. 🚴
• Bingo + Bourbon | Mon., Dec. 27 | 7 p.m. | Mississippi Pizza Pub, 3552 N Mississippi Ave. | $5 | Winning isn’t guaranteed but you will definitely score some laughter with this “comedy” filled bingo event.

Tuesday, Dec. 28

• Gabby Holt | Tues., Dec. 28 | 6-9 p.m. | McMenamins Al’s Den, 303 SW 12th Ave. | $10 | This native Oregonian’s debut EP “The Star and The Devil” uses tarot card themes to explore addiction, relationships + healing.
• Winterhawks vs. Tri-City Americans | Tues., Dec. 28 | 7 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Coliseum | $22+ | Slapshots and power plays in December, what could be better?

Wednesday, Dec. 29

• The Apricots | Wed., Dec. 29 | 8-11 p.m. | Doug Fir Lounge | $15 | This emerging Portland group will take the stage with La Fonda + Lo Steele for a night of silky-smooth harmonies. 🎶

Thursday, Dec. 30

• The Dandy Warhols | Thurs., Dec. 30 + Fri., Dec. 31 | Times vary | Revolution Hall | $35+ | The alt rock band is ready to return to where it all started with a two-night performance to close out 2021.

Friday, Dec. 31

• Gladys Knight | Fri., Dec. 31 | 7:30 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $49+ | Motown’s Empress of Soul joins the Oregon Symphony to ring in the New Year.
• The Polish Ambassador | Fri., Dec. 31 | 10 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom | $40+ | There’s nothing like some cranium-thumping EDM to get rid of last year’s anxieties. 🎛️
• Winterhawks vs. Seattle Thunderbirds | Fri., Dec. 31 | 5 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Coliseum | $30+ | Finish off 2021 with hard-hitting action on the ice.
• Moonlight Masquerade | Fri., Dec. 31 + Sat., Jan. 1 | 7 p.m. | Portland Expo Center, 2060 N Marine Dr. | $87+ | Mask up + ring in the New Year at this electronic music event.
• New Year’s Eve Bash | Fri., Dec. 31 | 9 p.m. | Ponderosa Lounge & Grill, 10350 N Vancouver Way | $30+ | Cheers to the New Year with country music from The Kurt Van Meter Band.
• Black and White New Years Eve Party | Fri., Dec. 31 | 9 p.m. | Red Lion Hotel on the River Jantzen Beach, 909 N Hayden Island Dr. | $100+ | Dress to impress at this celebration.
• Fruition New Year’s Eve | Fri., Dec. 31 | 9 p.m. | Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St. | $35 | Portland’s bluegrass folk band sets the tune for 2022.