HOLIDAY EVENTS & MARKETS

The 15th Annual Nativity Festival, 1 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 4-6, LDS Church, 4141 N.W. Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. Features more than 600 exhibits, live music and a children’s room with puppet show. Admission is free. Information: http://nativityfest.wordpress.com.

The Art Center’s Art Shop, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Sundays, 700 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. “Shrines and Reliquaries” exhibit end-of-auction party: 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. Information: 754-1551 or www.theartscenter.net.

Beds for Kids, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 21, Heritage Mall, 1895 14th Ave. S.E., Albany. Benton Furniture Share is asking for a $40 donation for beds for kids. Information: 754-9511.

Charisma Gifts open house, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 24, Charisma Gifts, 315 N.W. Coast St., Newport. Features 10 theme Christmas trees, traditional, country, Victorian wreaths and ornaments, fine gifts and decorative accessories, snowbabies, willow trees, Christmas cards and giftwrap, candles and more. Information: 265-4657.

Christmas Display of Créches, noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 3-4, Albany Mennonite Church, 3405 Kizer Ave., Albany. Admission is free. Information: 926-1443.

Christmas Storybook Land, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 19, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road S.E., Albany. Admission is free.

Christmas tree ornament display and sale, opens Nov. 27; 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays, noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 21, Marks Ridge Winery, 29255 Berlin Road, Sweet Home. Features dichroic glass, silver and pottery hand-crafted by local artists. Information: 367-3292 or www.marksridge.com.

Corvallis Artisans’ Market Boutique, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sundays, 132 S.W. Fourth St., Corvallis. Locally made gifts, live music, demonstrations, snacks and gathering place. Knitting, crocheting and spinning circles are held from 2 to 5:30 p.m. every Sunday. Information: 602-6215 or www.corvallisartisansmarket.com.

Creative Display open house and Elf Village train ride,  11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, through Dec. 19, Creative Display Inc., 1609 Steiwer Road S.E., Jefferson. Features a $1 indoor train ride for children through an animated Christmas Village and a Christmas shop filled with long-needled pine, wreaths, swags, silks, trees and more. Information: 503-585-8020 or http://sites.google.com/site/creativedisplay08/.

DIVA Holiday Annex, noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, through Dec. 23, DIVA Holiday Annex, 80 E. Broadway, Eugene. Features the works of some of Eugene’s most distinguished artists. Information: 344-3482 or http://divacenter.org/.

Educare-Africa Annual Christmas Giving Tree, mall hours through Dec. 24, Heritage Mall, 1895 14th Ave. S.E, Albany.

Eugene Saturday Market holiday market, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 and 22-24, Exhibit Hall, Lane County Fairgrounds, 13th and Jefferson, Eugene. Admission and parking are free. Information: 686-8885 or www.holidaymarket.org.

Friends of Sweet Home Library Holiday Boutique, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4-5, Sweet Home Public Library, 1101 13th Ave., Sweet Home. Information: 367-4344.

Gifts for a Better World, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 29, First Congregational Church, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road, Corvallis. International fair-trade handmade crafts. Sales support local charities. Information: www.giftsforabetterworld.org.

Handcrafted in Linn County, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 26 (closed Dec. 25), 631 Main St., Lebanon. Benefit fundraiser for the Linn County Arts Guild. Information: www.linncountyartsguild.org.

Pepsi-Cola Christmas Lights, 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Sundays, through Dec. 31 (closed Dec. 14 and 27), Pepsi-Cola Co., 2636 N.E. Belvue St., Corvallis. Admission is free.

Santa Claus, mall hours through Dec. 24, Heritage Mall, 1895 14th Ave. S.E., Albany.

Teal Artists’ Cooperative, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, 202 N.W. Third St., Corvallis. Fine arts and crafts by 26 local and regional artists. Percentage of profits goes to Linn-Benton Food Share. Information: 754-6338 or www.tealartistcoop.com.

ZooLights, opens at 5 p.m. Nov. 27; runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 3 (except Dec. 24-25), Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Presented by The Boeing Company. Guests have one hour past closing to make their way back to the front gate. During this time, lights and other activities continue until the gates close. Package tickets, which include admission and a train ride: $10.75 general (ages 12-64), $9.25 seniors (over 65), $7.75 children (3-11), and free for children under two. Preview: www.oregonzoo.org/Events/ZooLights/preview.htm. Information: 503-226-1561 or www.oregonzoo.org.

FRIDAY, NOV. 27

ON STAGE

“A Christmas Story,” Porthole Players, 7 p.m., runs through Dec. 20, Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W. Olive St., Newport. Admission: $12 general, $8 seniors/students. Information: 265-ARTS or www.portholeplayers.org.

“Holidazed,” Artists Repertory Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 20, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Admission: $25-$47 adults, $20 students. Information: 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

“Reckless,” Pentacle Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 5, Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. S.W., Salem. Admission: $18. Tickets are available at the Pentacle Theatre ticket office, 145 Liberty St. N.E., Salem. Information: 503-485-4300.

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” Actor’s Cabaret of Eugene, 8 p.m., runs through Dec. 19, Actor’s Cabaret, 996 Willamette St., Eugene. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $19 reserved, $35.95 dinner and show. Information: 683-4368 or www.actorscabaret.org.

POPULAR MUSIC

Singing Christmas Tree, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland. Admission: $10.80-$60. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

Grrrlz Rock 2009, 7 p.m., WOW Hall, 291 W. Eighth Ave., Eugene. A benefit for sexual-assault support services featuring performances by the T-Club with the SolaRay Fire Tribe, Beat Crunchers, Sue Grass featuring Fiddlin’ Big Sue, Bajuana Tea, Phenomenon Dance Company and Luminessah. Grrrlz Rock is a month-long festival in Eugene celebrating the contributions women make to the local arts. Admission: $6. Information: www.ticketweb.com or www.grrrlzrock.com.

“Storm’s Holiday Ordeal” with Storm Large, 7:30 and 10 p.m., Aladdin Theater, 3017 S.E. Milwaukie Ave., Portland. Admission: $30. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

Mike McLeary, 6 p.m., The Back Room, Corvallis Artisans Market, 132 S.W. Fourth St., Corvallis. Delta blues, slide guitar and more. Information: www.corvallisartisansmarket.com.

Rick and Lavinia Ross, 8 p.m., Cornerstone Coffee, 216 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. Information: 503-472-6622.

MISCELLANEOUS

Benton-Lane Winery Thanksgiving open house, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Benton-Lane Winery, 23924 Territorial Highway, Monroe. Admission: $10, which includes a logo glass and tapas. Information: 847-5792 or www.benton-lane.com.

Broadley Vineyards open house, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Nov. 29, Broadley Vineyards, 265 S. Fifth St., Monroe. Features 2008 Pinots from some of Oregon’s finest, Shea, Zenith, Sunny Mountain and the Broadley Estate. Admission: $10 entrance fee, which includes an Oregon Riedel wine glass. Information: 847-5934 or www.broadleyvineyards.com.

Coelho Winery Thanksgiving celebration, 11 a..m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Coelho Winery, 111 Fifth St., Amity. Admission: $10, which includes wine tasting, logo glass and hors d’oeuvres; $5 additional for port barrel tasting. Information: 503-835-9305 or www.coelhowinery.com.

Illahe Vineyards open house, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Illahe Vineyards and Winery, 3275 Ballard Road, Dallas. Featured: the 2007 Grand Reserve Pinot Noir. Information: 503-831-1248 or www.illahevineyards.com.

Tyee Wine Cellars’ Thanksgiving holiday weekend, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Tyee Wine Cellars, 26335 Greenberry Road, Corvallis. Features all Tyee estate wines, Buchanan’s fresh hazelnuts, discounts, holiday gift boxes and ideas, and art by Jan Roberts-Dominguez. Admission: $5 tasting fee, refundable with bottle purchase. Information: 753-8754 or www.tyeewine.com.

Cardwell Hill Cellars Thanksgiving open house, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Drive, Philomath. Features complimentary hors d’oeuvres and Wine Spectator Top 100 Library Wine. Cost: $1 per taste. Information: 929-9463 or www.cardwellhillwine.com.

Oregon Zoo: “Thanksgiving with the Animals,” every hour from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Nov. 30, Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Animals will receive large papier-mache turkeys and Thanksgiving platters filled with an assortment of treats in an enrichment exercise. Zoo hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $10.50 general (ages 12-64), $9 seniors (over 65), $7.50 children (ages 3-11) and free for children 2 and younger. A $2 parking fee is also required. Information: 503-226-1561 or www.oregonzoo.org.

Airlie Winery Thanksgiving weekend, noon to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Airlie Winery, 15303 Dunn Forest Road, Monmouth. Features 25 percent case discounts . Admission: free, but a suggested $5 donation will be given to local food banks. Information: 503-838-6013 or www.airliewinery.com.

Emerson Vineyards Thanksgiving weekend, noon to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Emerson Vineyards, 11665 Airlie Road, Monmouth. Admission: $5, waived with wine purchase. Information: 503-838-0944 or www.emersonvineyards.com.

Harris Bridge Vineyard open house, noon to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Harris Bridge Vineyard, 22937 Harris Road, Philomath. Features live music, local food and hand-crafted wine. John and Jane from Nuthatch Cellars will be on site with their red wines. Information: 929-3053 or www.harrisbridgevineyard.com.

Marks Ridge Winery open house, noon to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Marks Ridge Winery, 29255 Berlin Road, Sweet Home. Features food, wine, barrel  tasting and the works of East Linn Artists. Admission: $5. Information: 367-3292 or www.marksridge.com.

Nuthatch Cellars open house, noon to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Nuthatch Cellars, 22937 Harris Road, Philomath. Features 2009 Portland Indie Wine Festival selections, Tempranillo (2006-07), Walla Walla Syrah (2006-07) and Red-Breasted Red Blend (2007). Admission: $5 tasting fee, which includes music and light snacks. Information: 760-4187 or www.nuthatchcellars.com.

Spindrift Cellars Thanksgiving weekend wine tasting, noon to 6 p.m., runs through Nov. 29, Spindrift Cellars, 810 Applegate St., Philomath. Taste 10 different wines, Spindrift logo glass, catered food, case discounts, live music, local artisans and winery tour. Admission: $10 tasting fee. Information: 929-6555 or www.spindriftcellars.com.

Springhill Cellars Federweisser Festival, noon to 5 p.m., runs through Nov. 28, Springhill Cellars, 2920 Scenic Drive N.W., Albany. German harvest tradition. Admission is free. Information: 928-1009 or www.springhillcellars.com.

The Wine Vault/Pheasant Court Winery open house, noon to 6 p.m. through Nov. 29, The Wine Vault/Pheasant Court Winery, 1301 Main St., Philomath. Features new releases, plus breads from Amy B’s Bakery. Information: www.winevault.biz.

Wine tasting, 1 to 6 p.m., WineStyles, in the Timberhill Shopping Center, 2333 N.W. Kings Blvd., Corvallis. Featured: Cathedral Ridge Winery of Hood River. Admission: $5 general, free for wine-club members. Information: 738-9463.

25th annual Corvallis Community Christmas Parade: “Winter Nights Lit Up by Christmas Lights,” 7 p.m., downtown Corvallis. The parade route will travel north on Fourth Street from Washington Avenue to Jackson Avenue. Features floats, walking groups, animals, Christmas music and other entries. A celebration of songs and lights will follow at the Benton County Courthouse, 120 N.W. Fourth St. The grand marshals are members of the American Legion Color Guard. Information: 754-6624 or 929-2477.

SATURDAY, NOV. 28

ON STAGE

“Rumpelstiltskin,” Tears of Joy, 11 a.m., Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Admission: $16.50 general, $14.50 children under 12. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

“A Christmas Story,” Porthole Players, 7 p.m., runs through Dec. 20, Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W. Olive St., Newport. Admission: $12 general, $8 seniors/students. Information: 265-ARTS or www.portholeplayers.org.

“Holidazed,” Artists Repertory Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 20, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Admission: $25-$47 adults, $20 students. Information: 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

“Reckless,” Pentacle Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 5, Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. S.W., Salem. Admission: $18. Tickets are available at the Pentacle Theatre ticket office, 145 Liberty St. N.E., Salem. Information: 503-485-4300.

Gallagher, 8 p.m., Aladdin Theater, 3017 S.E. Milwaukie Ave., Portland. Admission: $25-$30. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” Actor’s Cabaret of Eugene, 8 p.m., runs through Dec. 19, Actor’s Cabaret, 996 Willamette St., Eugene. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $19 reserved,-$35.95 dinner and show. Information: 683-4368 or www.actorscabaret.org.

“Puppetz vs. People,” Tears of Joy, 8 p.m., Winningstad Theater, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Admission: $16.50. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

POPULAR MUSIC

Singing Christmas Tree, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland. Admission: $10.80-$60. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

DANCE

Sweet Home Squarenaders square dance, 7:30 p.m., gymnasium, Oak Heights Elementary School, 605 Elm St., Sweet Home. Square dance caller: Jim Voll. Round dance cuer: Joyce Voll. There will be a potluck at the break. Admission: $5 general, $4 youth.

FAMILY

Story time, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays through May, Albany Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E., Albany.

Story time, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, 777 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. Information: 738-0580.

Family karaoke, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, Pizza King, 231 Lyon St. S.E., Albany.

MISCELLANEOUS

Corvallis Society of Model Engineers open house fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29; also Dec. 5-6; 7155 Vandenberg Ave., Adair Village. Admission: $3 general (over 12), $1 ages 5-11, free for children under 4. Features a “find it” list game, a bungee jumper, a kid-chasing goose, a cow-napping UFO, a wooden train play table and a selection of used and new items for sale.

Benton-Lane Winery Thanksgiving open house, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Benton-Lane Winery, 23924 Territorial Highway, Monroe. Admission: $10, which includes a logo glass and tapas. Information: 847-5792 or www.benton-lane.com.

Broadley Vineyards open house, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Nov. 29, Broadley Vineyards, 265 S. Fifth St., Monroe. Features 2008 Pinots from some of Oregon’s finest, Shea, Zenith, Sunny Mountain and the Broadley Estate. Admission: $10 entrance fee, which includes an Oregon Riedel wine glass. Information: 847-5934 or www.broadleyvineyards.com.

Coelho Winery Thanksgiving celebration, 11 a..m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Coelho Winery, 111 Fifth St., Amity. Admission: $10, which includes wine tasting, logo glass and hors d’oeuvres; $5 additional for port barrel tasting. Information: 503-835-9305 or www.coelhowinery.com.

“Dads Matter” meet-the-author and book talk, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., p’shaws cards & gifts, 243 Third Ave. S.W., Albany (meet the author); and 1 to 1:30 p.m., Oregon Language Center, 237 Third Ave. S.W., Albany (book talk). Corvallis author Bob Hazelton will discuss his book and the societal impact and importance of fathers. Admission is free.

Illahe Vineyards open house, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Illahe Vineyards and Winery, 3275 Ballard Road, Dallas. Featured: the 2007 Grand Reserve Pinot Noir. Information: 503-831-1248 or www.illahevineyards.com.

Tyee Wine Cellars’ Thanksgiving holiday weekend, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Tyee Wine Cellars, 26335 Greenberry Road, Corvallis. Features all Tyee estate wines, Buchanan’s fresh hazelnuts, discounts, holiday gift boxes and ideas, and art by Jan Roberts-Dominguez. Admission: $5 tasting fee, refundable with bottle purchase. Information: 753-8754 or www.tyeewine.com.

Cardwell Hill Cellars Thanksgiving open house, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Drive, Philomath. Features complimentary hors d’ouevres and Wine Spectator Top 100 Library Wine. Cost: $1 per taste. Information: 929-9463 or www.cardwellhillwine.com.

Oregon Zoo: “Thanksgiving with the Animals,” every hour from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Nov. 30, Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Animals will receive large papier-mache turkeys and Thanksgiving platters filled with an assortment of treats in an enrichment exercise. Zoo hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $10.50 general (ages 12-64), $9 seniors (over 65), $7.50 children (ages 3-11) and free for children younger than two. A $2 parking fee is also required. Information: 503-226-1561 or www.oregonzoo.org.

Airlie Winery Thanksgiving weekend, noon to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Airlie Winery, 15303 Dunn Forest Road, Monmouth. Features 25 percent case discounts . Admission: free, but a suggested $5 donation will be given to local food banks. Information: 503-838-6013 or www.airliewinery.com.

East Linn Artists ornament show and sale, noon to 5 p.m., Marks Ridge Winery, 29255 Berlin Road, Sweet Home.  Features unique art glass, silver, pottery ornaments and more. Information: www.eastlinnartists.org.

Emerson Vineyards Thanksgiving weekend, noon to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Emerson Vineyards, 11665 Airlie Road, Monmouth. Features live music from The Vicki Stevens Band. Admission: $5, waived with wine purchase. Information: 503-838-0944 or www.emersonvineyards.com.

Harris Bridge Vineyard open house, noon to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Harris Bridge Vineyard, 22937 Harris Road, Philomath. Features live music, local food and hand-crafted wine. John and Jane from Nuthatch Cellars will be on site with their red wines. Information: 929-3053 or www.harrisbridgevineyard.com.

Lumos Winery holiday celebration, noon to 5 p.m., Lumos Winery, 24000 Cardwell Hill Drive, Philomath. Admission: $5 for four wines, live jazz and a festive cabin atmosphere. Information: 929-3519 or www.lumoswine.com.

Nuthatch Cellars open house, noon to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Nuthatch Cellars, 22937 Harris Road, Philomath. Features 2009 Portland Indie Wine Festival selections, Tempranillo (2006-07), Walla Walla Syrah (2006-07) and Red-Breasted Red Blend (2007). Admission: $5 tasting fee, which includes music and light snacks. Information: 760-4187 or www.nuthatchcellars.com.

Marks Ridge Winery open house, noon to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Marks Ridge Winery, 29255 Berlin Road, Sweet Home. Features food, wine, barrel  tasting and the works of East Linn Artists. Admission: $5. Information: 367-3292 or www.marksridge.com.

Spindrift Cellars Thanksgiving weekend wine tasting, noon to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Spindrift Cellars, 810 Applegate St., Philomath. Taste 10 different wines, Spindrift logo glass, catered food, case discounts, live music, local artisans and winery tour. Admission: $10 tasting fee. Information: 929-6555 or www.spindriftcellars.com.

Springhill Cellars Federweisser Festival, noon to 10 p.m., Springhill Cellars, 2920 Scenic Drive N.W., Albany. German harvest tradition with rock ’n’ roll barn dance. Admission is free. Information: 928-1009 or www.springhillcellars.com.

Wine tasting, noon to 3 p.m., Avalon Wine, 201 S.W. Third St., Corvallis. Fine Oregon and Northwest wines, with an occasional European selection. Information: 752-7418.

The Wine Vault/Pheasant Court Winery open house, noon to 6 p.m. through Nov. 29, The Wine Vault/Pheasant Court Winery, 1301 Main St., Philomath. Features new releases, plus breads from Amy B’s Bakery. Information: www.winevault.biz.

Wine tasting, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, Rice’s Pharmacy, 910 N.W. Kings Blvd., Corvallis. Information: 752-7760.

Wine tasting, 1 to 6 p.m., WineStyles, in the Timberhill Shopping Center, 2333 N.W. Kings Blvd., Corvallis. Featured: wines from Highway 12 Winery of Sonoma Valley, Calif. Admission: $5 general, free for wine-club members. Information: 738-9463.

Third Annual Lighting of the Truck, 7:30 p.m., Nancy Rohn Violin Shop, 810 S.E. Park Ave., Corvallis. Dress warmly for this outdoor event. Information: 754-9612.

SUNDAY, NOV. 29

ON STAGE

“A Christmas Story,” Porthole Players, 2 p.m., runs through Dec. 20, Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W. Olive St., Newport. Admission: $12 general, $8 seniors/students. Information: 265-ARTS or www.portholeplayers.org.

“Holidazed,” Artists Repertory Theatre, 2 and 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 20, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Admission: $25-$47 adults, $20 students. Information: 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

“Reckless,” Pentacle Theatre, 2 p.m., runs through Dec. 5, Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. S.W., Salem. Admission: $18. Tickets are available at the Pentacle Theatre ticket office, 145 Liberty St. N.E., Salem. Information: 503-485-4300.

“Rumpelstiltskin,” Tears of Joy, 2 and 4 p.m., Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Admission: $16.50 general, $14.50 children under 12. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

POPULAR MUSIC

Singing Christmas Tree, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m., Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland. Admission: $10.80-$60. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

Strings of Time, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Novak’s Hungarian Restaurant, 2306 Heritage Way S.E., Albany. Easy-listening standards by father and son guitar duo. Information: 967-9488 or www.stringsoftime.com.

Chin Up Rocky, Summer Soundtrack, Next Train to Elsewhere, Oxbow Drive, 7 to 10 p.m., The Back Room, Corvallis Artisans Market, 132 S.W. Fourth St., Corvallis. Admission is free. Information: www.corvallisartisansmarket.com.

MISCELLANEOUS

Corvallis Society of Model Engineers open house fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; also Dec. 5-6; 7155 Vandenberg Ave., Adair Village. Admission: $3 general (over 12), $1 ages 5-11, free for children under 4. Features a “find it” list game, a bungee jumper, a kid-chasing goose, a cow-napping UFO, a wooden train play table and a selection of used and new items for sale.

Benton-Lane Winery Thanksgiving open house, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Benton-Lane Winery, 23924 Territorial Highway, Monroe. Admission: $10, which includes a logo glass and tapas. Information: 847-5792 or www.benton-lane.com.

Broadley Vineyards open house, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Broadley Vineyards, 265 S. Fifth St., Monroe. Features 2008 Pinots from some Oregon’s finest Shea, Zenith, Sunny Mountain and the Broadley Estate. Admission: $10 entrance fee, which includes an Oregon Riedel wine glass. Information: 847-5934 or www.broadleyvineyards.com.

Coelho Winery Thanksgiving celebration, 11 a..m. to 5 p.m., Coelho Winery, 111 Fifth St., Amity. Admission: $10, which includes wine tasting, logo glass and hors d’oeuvres; $5 additional for port barrel tasting. Information: 503-835-9305 or www.coelhowinery.com.

Illahe Vineyards open house, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Illahe Vineyards and Winery, 3275 Ballard Road, Dallas. Featured: the 2007 Grand Reserve Pinot Noir. Information: 503-831-1248 or www.illahevineyards.com.

Tyee Wine Cellars’ Thanksgiving holiday weekend, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tyee Wine Cellars, 26335 Greenberry Road, Corvallis. Features all Tyee estate wines, Buchanan’s fresh hazelnuts, discounts, holiday gift boxes and ideas, and art by Jan Roberts-Dominguez. Admission: $5 tasting fee, refundable with bottle purchase. Information: 753-8754 or www.tyeewine.com.

Cardwell Hill Cellars Thanksgiving open house, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Drive, Philomath. Features complimentary hors d’ouevres and Wine Spectator Top 100 Library Wine. Cost: $1 per taste. Information: 929-9463 or www.cardwellhillwine.com.

Oregon Zoo: “Thanksgiving with the Animals,” every hour from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Nov. 30, Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Animals will receive large papier-mache turkeys and Thanksgiving platters filled with an assortment of treats in an enrichment exercise. Zoo hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $10.50 general (ages 12-64), $9 seniors (over 65), $7.50 children (ages 3-11) and free for children younger than two. A $2 parking fee is also required. Information: 503-226-1561 or www.oregonzoo.org.

Airlie Winery Thanksgiving weekend, noon to 5 p.m., Airlie Winery, 15303 Dunn Forest Road, Monmouth. Features 25 percent case discounts . Admission: free, but a suggested $5 donation will be given to local food banks. Information: 503-838-6013 or www.airliewinery.com.

Emerson Vineyards Thanksgiving weekend, noon to 5 p.m., Emerson Vineyards, 11665 Airlie Road, Monmouth. Admission: $5, waived with wine purchase. Information: 503-838-0944 or www.emersonvineyards.com.

Harris Bridge Vineyard open house, noon to 5 p.m., Harris Bridge Vineyard, 22937 Harris Road, Philomath. Features live music, local food and hand-crafted wine. John and Jane from Nuthatch Cellars will be on site with their red wines. Information: 929-3053 or www.harrisbridgevineyard.com.

Marks Ridge Winery open house, noon to 5 p.m., Marks Ridge Winery, 29255 Berlin Road, Sweet Home. Features food, wine, barrel  tasting and the works of East Linn Artists. Admission: $5. Information: 367-3292 or www.marksridge.com.

Nuthatch Cellars open house, noon to 5 p.m., Nuthatch Cellars, 22937 Harris Road, Philomath. Features 2009 Portland Indie Wine Festival selections, Tempranillo (2006-07), Walla Walla Syrah (2006-07) and Red-Breasted Red Blend (2007). Admission: $5 tasting fee, which includes music and light snacks. Information: 760-4187 or www.nuthatchcellars.com.

Spindrift Cellars Thanksgiving weekend wine tasting, noon to 5 p.m., Spindrift Cellars, 810 Applegate St., Philomath. Taste 10 different wines, Spindrift logo glass, catered food, case discounts, live music, local artisans and winery tour. Admission: $10 tasting fee. Information: 929-6555 or www.spindriftcellars.com.

Wine tasting, 1 to 6 p.m., WineStyles, in the Timberhill Shopping Center, 2333 N.W. Kings Blvd., Corvallis. Featured: Cathedral Ridge and Highway 12 wineries. Both feature winemaker Michael Sebastiani. Admission: $5 general, free for wine-club members. Information: 738-9463.

The Wine Vault/Pheasant Court Winery open house, noon to 6 p.m., The Wine Vault/Pheasant Court Winery, 1301 Main St., Philomath. Features new releases, plus breads from Amy B’s Bakery. Information: www.winevault.biz.

Book group, 3 p.m. Sundays, Enoteca Wine Bar, 136 S.W. Washington Ave., Corvallis. Information: 758-9095.

Willamette Poker Tour, 5 and 8 p.m. Sundays, Starlite Sports Bar, 638 Main St., Lebanon.

MONDAY, NOV. 30

POPULAR MUSIC

Acoustic folk jam, 7 p.m., Block 15, 300 S.W. Jefferson Ave., Corvallis.

Corvallis Community Choir, 7 to 9 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 N.W. Circle Blvd., Corvallis. Newcomers welcome. No audition. Shayne Flock is the director and Shauna Tominey is the accompanist. Cost: $50 for 12-week term. Information: 753-7660 or j.converse@comcast.net.

FAMILY

Evening story time with puppet show, 7 p.m., Albany Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E., Albany.

Bedtime story time, 7 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis.

MISCELLANEOUS

Oregon Zoo: “Thanksgiving with the Animals,” every hour from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., last day, Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Animals will receive large papier-mache turkeys and Thanksgiving platters filled with an assortment of treats in an enrichment exercise. Zoo hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $10.50 general (ages 12-64), $9 seniors (over 65), $7.50 children (ages 3-11) and free for children 2 and younger. A $2 parking fee is also required. Information: 503-226-1561 or www.oregonzoo.org.

Lecture: “The Origin of Species at 150: Is It Past Its Sell Date” with Darwin scholar Michael Ruse, 4 p.m., Withycombe Hall, room 109, Oregon State University (30th Street and Western Boulevard). Appearance sponsored by Department of Fisheries and Wildlife and College of Agricultural Sciences.

Willamette Poker Tour, 7 p.m. Mondays, Starlite Sports Bar, 638 Main St., Lebanon.

TUESDAY, DEC. 1

FILM

“Who Does She Think She Is?,” 6 to 8 p.m., Women’s Center, Benton Annex, Oregon State University, Corvallis. Admission: $5 suggested donation. Information: www.corvallisartisansmarket.com.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Advent Recital, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St., Corvallis. The first concert in this series features the vocal quartet of Judy Hedges, Gale Hazel, Jerry Bowman and Paul Pritchard, accompanied by pianist Judy Freeman. Other instrumentalists include flutist Diane Hawkins and organist Colette Schlegel. Admission is free; brown-bag lunches welcome.

Festival of Lights, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St., Corvallis. Features local high school and community choirs. After the program, members of Zonta will distribute candles for caroling along the lighted walk through Central Park to join the mayor at the Holiday Tree lighting. Admission is free.

FAMILY

Toddler story time, 10 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Information: 766-6794.

Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Monroe Community Library, 668 Commercial St., Monroe.

Story time with puppet show, 10:30 a.m., Downtown Carnegie Library, 302 Ferry St. S.W., Albany.

Bedtime story time, 7 p.m., Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. Information: 929-3016.

DANCE

Albany Timber Twirlers Modern Western square-dance classes, 7 p.m., IOOF Hall, 738 Fifth Ave. S.E., Albany. First two lessons free. Information: 974-4978.

Beginner line-dance class, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. Cost: $3. Information: 758-7341 or www.robbiehalvorson.net.

Salsa dance, 8 to 10 p.m., Women’s Building Room 112, Oregon State University. Information: osucasineros@lists.oregonstate.edu

MISCELLANEOUS

“Loud Bones” gallery talk, 12:30 to 1 p.m., Hallie Ford Museum of Art, 700 State St., Salem. Presented in conjunction with the fall exhibition “Loud Bones: The Jewelry of Nancy Worden,” which runs through Jan. 17. Information: 503-370-6855.

Girls Night Out!, Knit Night, 4 to 6 p.m., Enoteca Wine Bar, 136 S.W. Washington Ave., Corvallis. Free appetizers. Information: 758-9095.

Annual Service of Remembrance, 5:45 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St., Corvallis. Information: 757-9616.

Lecture: Andrew Millison, “Permaculture Design,” 6 p.m., FireWorks Restaurant & Catering, 1115 S.E. Third St., Corvallis. Millison will discuss a design system for sustainable human settlements. Participants and speaker share a common organic post-lecture meal. Part of the Chautauqua Corvallis dinner lecture series. Admission: $15.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2

ON STAGE

“Holidazed,” Artists Repertory Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 20, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Admission: $25-$47 adults, $20 students. Information: 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

“Reckless,” Pentacle Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 5, Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. S.W., Salem. Admission: $17. Tickets are available at the Pentacle Theatre ticket office, 145 Liberty St. N.E., Salem. Information: 503-485-4300.

Infinite Improvabilities, 9 p.m., Cloud 9, 126 S.W. First St., Corvallis. Improv comedy theater. Admission is free. Information: 753-9900.

POPULAR MUSIC

Jefferson Jammers, 6 to 10 p.m., Morningstar Grange, Morningstar Road, Millersburg. Classic rock and country. Information: 327-9882.

DANCE

Albany senior dance, 1:30 to 4 p.m., Albany Eagles Lodge, 127 Broadalbin St., Albany. Admission: $3.

Argentine tango class, 7:15 p.m., Peter Gysegemís studio, Corvallis. Cost: $5. Information: 231-7330 or peter@gysegem.com.

Belly dance, 8 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 S.W. Second St., Corvallis.

“White Bird Uncaged: Daniel Leveille Dance,” 8 p.m., Left Bank Annex, 101 N. Weidler St., Portland. Admission: $16-$26. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

FAMILY

Infant story time, 10 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Information: 766-6794.

Preschool story time, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath.

Story time with puppet show, 10:30 a.m., Albany Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E.

MISCELLANEOUS

Holiday Ale Festival, 2 to 10 p.m., runs through Dec. 6, Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 S.W. Sixth Ave., Portland. Features a vast array of brews, including Block 15’s Oaked St. Nick. Admission: $20, which includes a 2009 souvenir mug and 10 beer tickets. A full mug costs four tickets, a four-ounce taste costs one. Additional beer tickets can be purchased for $1 apiece. Free re-admission is allowed all days with a wristband and current year mug. Information: 503-252-9899 or www.holidayale.com.

Holiday Sip-n-Shop, 3 to 7 p.m., downtown Monmouth. Features holiday choirs, live entertainment, parade, a Santa visit, and the lighting of a 123-foot-tall Sequoia tree, believed to the nation’s second-largest living Christmas tree. Information: 503-330-6598.

Beer and Blog, 5 p.m., Cloud 9, 126 S.W. First St., Corvallis. Local bloggers and tweeters meet to commiserate and network. Information: 753-9900.

Artists’ reception, 6 to 8 p.m., Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University. Exhibit of glass art by the OSU MUCC Glass Guild on display Dec. 1-31. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres by OSU Catering. Wine available for purchase from WineStyles. Information: 737-2402.

Wine tasting, 6:30 p.m., Enoteca Wine Bar, 136 S.W. Washington Ave., Corvallis. Cost: $10. Information: 758-9095.

Willamette Poker Tour, 7 p.m., Bogey’s Bar & Grill, 129 First Ave. N.W., Albany.

THURSDAY, DEC. 3

ON STAGE

“Holidazed,” Artists Repertory Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 20, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Admission: $25-$47 adults, $20 students. Information: 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

“Reckless,” Pentacle Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 5, Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. S.W., Salem. Admission: $17. Tickets are available at the Pentacle Theatre ticket office, 145 Liberty St. N.E., Salem. Information: 503-485-4300.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

“The Season of Light in Song!,” 7:30 p.m., Russell Tripp Performance Center, Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.E., Albany. A concert by the LBCC Concert Choir, Men’s Choir, the New Women’s Ensemble and the Re-Choired Element Chamber Singers. Admission: $6. Information: 917-4531 or https://secure.boxofficeavenue.com/LinnBenton/.

Eugene Symphony: “Beethoven & Brahms,” 8 p.m., Silva Hall, Hult Center, One Eugene Center, Eugene. Admission: $15 and up; students and youth discounts available. Information: 682-5000 or www.eugenesymphony.org.

POPULAR MUSIC

Music a la Carte: University Chorale, noon, Memorial Union Lounge, Oregon State University, Corvallis. Seasonal music. Admission is free. Information: 737-4061 or http://oregonstate.edu/cla/music.

Webster Chicago, 6 to 8 p.m., Papa’s Pizza, 1030 S.W. Third St., Corvallis. Part of the establishment’s “family-friendly” Blues Night series every first Thursday.

Singing Christmas Tree, 7:30 p.m., Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland. Admission: $10.80-$60. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

DANCE

“White Bird Uncaged: Daniel Leveille Dance,” 8 p.m., Left Bank Annex, 101 N. Weidler St., Portland. Admission: $16-$26. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

FAMILY

Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Information: 766-6793.

Story time with puppet show, 10:30 a.m., Albany Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E., Albany. Information: 917-7591.

MISCELLANEOUS

Holiday Ale Festival, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Dec. 6, Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 S.W. Sixth Ave., Portland. Features a vast array of brews, including Block 15’s Oaked St. Nick. Admission: $20, which includes a 2009 souvenir mug and 10 beer tickets. A full mug costs four tickets, a four-ounce taste costs one. Additional beer tickets may be purchased for $1 apiece. Free re-admission is allowed all days with a wristband and current year mug. Information: 503-252-9899 or www.holidayale.com.

Wine tasting, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., WineStyles, in the Timberhill Shopping Center, 2333 N.W. Kings Blvd., Corvallis. December wine club release tasting and pick-up party. Admission: $5 general, free for wine-club members. Information: 738-9463.

Chocolate Truffle Happy Hour, 6 to 8 p.m., Enoteca Wine Bar, 136 S.W. Washington Ave., Corvallis. Free truffles. Information: 758-9095.

“Top This” baked potato supper, 6 to 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 223 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. Celebrates Willamette Valley writers. Local published authors share information and area writers and poets read from their work. Admission is free. Information: 757-9878.

Albany Public Library Book Discussion Group, 7 p.m., meeting room, Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E., Albany. Topic: Erik Larson’s “The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair That Changed America.” Information: 917-7580 or http://library.cityofalbany.net.

Book reading and signing: Iris Paris, “Once Upon a Chariot,” 7 p.m., loft, Grass Roots Books & Music, 227 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. The author will discuss her book, which chronicles the life of Norma Jean Belloff, who established the United States women’s record for cross-country bicycling in 1948. Information: 754-7668 or www.grassrootsbookstore.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 4

ON STAGE

“27 Wagons Full of Cotton,” LBCC Theatre Arts Club, 7 p.m. through Dec. 5, Room F104, Forum, Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany. Admission: $3. Information: 917-4531 or https://secure.boxofficeavenue.com/LinnBenton/.

“A Christmas Story,” Porthole Players, 7 p.m., runs through Dec. 20, Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W. Olive St., Newport. Admission: $12 general, $8 seniors/students. Information: 265-ARTS or www.portholeplayers.org.

“Holidazed,” Artists Repertory Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 20, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Admission: $25-$47 adults, $20 students. Information: 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

“Reckless,” Pentacle Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 5, Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. S.W., Salem. Admission: $18. Tickets are available at the Pentacle Theatre ticket office, 145 Liberty St. N.E., Salem. Information: 503-485-4300.

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” The Shedd Institute, 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 13, The Shedd, 868 High St., Eugene. Admission: $20-$42. Information: 434-7000 or www.theshedd.org.

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” Actor’s Cabaret of Eugene, 8 p.m., runs through Dec. 19, Actor’s Cabaret, 996 Willamette St., Eugene. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $19 reserved, $35.95 dinner and show. Information: 683-4368 or www.actorscabaret.org.

“A Tuna Christmas,” Albany Civic Theater, 8 p.m., runs through Dec. 19, Albany Civic Theater, 111 W. First Ave., Albany. Admission: $11 general, $8 patrons under 18 and over 60. Tickets are available at Sid Stevens Jewelers in Albany, Rice’s Pharmacy in Corvallis or at the ACT box office 45 minutes before curtain. Information: 928-4603 or http://albanycivic.org/.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

“Sounds of the Season,” 7 p.m., St. Mary’s School, 815 Broadalbin St. S.W., Albany. School benefit concert featuring vocalist Georgiana Rodriguez, pianist Nancy Higgins and special guests. Admission: $10 general, $35 groups of four. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the school or at the door the night of the concert. Information: 928-7474.

POPULAR MUSIC

Singing Christmas Tree, 7:30 p.m., Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland. Admission: $10.80-$60. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

Abolitionist, The Angries, Tirade, 8 to 11 p.m., The Back Room, Corvallis Artisans Market, 132 S.W. Fourth St., Corvallis. An evening of folk-punk, hardcore punk and rock. Admission: $5. Information: www.myspace.com/abolitionist1859 or www.corvallisartisansmarket.com.

Peter Noone, Micky Dolenz, Mark Lindsay, 8 p.m. through Dec. 5, Chinook Winds Casino Resort, 1777 N.W. 44th St., Lincoln City. Admission: $25-$40. Information: 888-MAIN-ACT or www.ticketswest.com.

The Portland Cello Project: “Holiday Spectacular,” 8 p.m., Aladdin Theater, 3017 S.E. Milwaukie Ave., Portland. Features the Portland Ukulele Project, The Robinsons (Viva Voce), Panther and Leviethan. Admission: $13. Information: www.portlandcelloproject.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

DANCE

Friday night dancers, 7 to 9:30 p.m., first three Fridays of the month, Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Taylor Ave., Corvallis. Admission: $4. Information: 766-6959.

Albany Timber Twirlers Christmas dance, 7:30 to 10 p.m., IOOF Hall, 738 S.E. Fifth Ave., Albany. Caller: Bruce Lowther. Cuer: Sharon Greenman. Admission: $4.50 donation. Information: 974-4978.

“The Nutcracker,” Chamber Ballet of Corvallis/Regional School of Ballet, 7:30 p.m., Corvallis High School, 1400 N.W. Buchanan Ave., Corvallis. Admission: $15. There will also be a “Mouse King Tea Party” at noon Dec. 5. Cost: $5. All tickets are available at The Regional School of Ballet, 120 S.W. Third St., Corvallis. Information: 758-8203.

“White Bird Uncaged: Daniel Leveille Dance,” 8 p.m., Left Bank Annex, 101 N. Weidler St., Portland. Admission: $16-$26. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

FAMILY

Wobbler story time, 10 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis.

MISCELLANEOUS

Advent Adventure, 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 N.W. Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. A simple soup and bread lunch will be served. There will be presentations on The History and Theology of Advent, Music of Advent and Art of Advent. Admission is free. Information: 753-0020.

“Handmade in Oregon VI”: Holiday marketplace, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 5, Memorial Union Ballroom, Oregon State University, Corvallis. Meet the artists and see more of their work. “Handmade in Oregon” runs at the Memorial Union Concourse Gallery through Dec. 5. Information: 737-6371 or www.osumu.org/art.html.

Holiday Ale Festival, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Dec. 6, Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 S.W. Sixth Ave., Portland. Features a vast array of brews, including Block 15’s Oaked St. Nick. Admission: $20, which includes a 2009 souvenir mug and 10 beer tickets. A full mug costs four tickets, a four-ounce taste costs one. Additional beer tickets may be purchased for $1 apiece. Free re-admission is allowed all days with a wristband and current year mug. Information: 503-252-9899 or www.holidayale.com.

Opening reception: “The Great Hall,” 5 to 8 p.m., DIVA Center, 110 W. Broadway, Eugene. Artists Kira Burge and Jessica Hickey will discuss their work currently on display. Information: 344-3482 or http://divacenter.org.

Winter’s Eve Corvallis, 5 to 10 p.m., Madison Avenue between Second and Third streets and various shops, downtown Corvallis. Features retail discounts, gourmet foods, silent auction, live music and more. A benefit for Assistance League philanthropies. Sponsored by Assistance League in cooperation with downtown merchants. Ticket booklets: $35 advance, $40 general. Booklets are available at Borders Books, Music & Cafe; Clothes Tree; Inkwell Home Store; and Rice’s Pharmacy. Information: 757-1978 or www.alcorvallis.org.

Sea of Lights, 6:30 to 9 p.m. through Dec. 5, Oregon Coast Aquarium, 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road, Newport. Admission: $2 general, $1 children, free for members, or two items for Food Share of Lincoln County, a new unwrapped toy, or pet food for the Lincoln County Animal Shelter. Information: 867-3474 or www.aquarium.org.