SKH Weekend RoundUp: Caroling, Crafts, Music and Beer
It’s that time of year where almost everything has a holiday ring to it. This weekend is no exception, except there is a nifty winter beer event happening in St. Johns and a great craft and art market at the Oregon Convention Center too.
The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition.
Fri., December 8, 2017
Carolers sing on downtown streets from 6 to 7 p.m. and give a final performance in Pioneer Courthouse Square at 7:15 p.m. for a $1000 prize. Free.
https://thesquarepdx.org/event/great-figgy-pudding-caroling-competition/
International Holiday Festival
Sat.-Sun., December 8 – 9, 2017
International Holiday Festival features a choir, an international ensemble, and an orchestra performing the “music of many languages, faiths, and cultures to celebrate and unite our diverse community” on Dec. 8 in Northeast Portland and Dec. 9 at Marylhurst.
https://www.facebook.com/events/482829638756400/
Gospel Christmas
Fri.-Sun., December 8 – 10, 2017
The Northwest Community Gospel Chorus performs with the Oregon Symphony at Gospel Christmas in Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
https://tickets.orsymphony.org/single/eventDetail.aspx?p=3426
St. Johns Winter Beer Fest
Fri.-Sun., December 8 – 10, 2017
Try 20 winter beers and IPAs with food for sale at the St. Johns Winter Beer Fest in St. Johns. 21+. Free.
https://www.facebook.com/events/162957417492058/
Handel’s Messiah
Fri.-Mon., December 8 – 11, 2017
Portland Baroque Orchestra and Cappella Romana join forces for complete three-hour performances of Handel’s Messiah at First Baptist Church (except two hours of highlights on December 11).
https://pbo.org/concerts-events/2017-handels-messiah/
Crafty Wonderland Holiday Art + Craft Market
Sat.-Sun., December 9 – 10, 2017
Shop from 250 creative artists and craft makers at the Crafty Wonderland Holiday Art + Craft Market at the Oregon Convention Center. Free.
https://www.facebook.com/events/410745139049403/
The Train to Christmas Town
Through December 28, 2017
Take a 75-minute train ride along the Columbia River as you drink cocoa with cookies and hear music on the The Train to Christmas Town [formerly Polar Express], with a visit from Santa and his elves.
https://www.mthoodrr.com/the-polar-express-train-ride/