THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13

• Radish Underground is getting up to something every Thursday in December. Tonight they feature a sample sale of reading glasses from Fetch Eyewear ($30 each), a line whose sales benefit the Pixie Project. Plus there will be furry adoption candidates in case you're in the market to give a shelter animal the best holiday gift ever. Radish Underground, 414 SW 10th, 5-8 pm

• San Francisco graphic T-shirt company Thread Council is moving into temporary digs at Portland's Tibetan Fox Clothing for a pop-up residency. It kicks off tonight with a refreshment-infused launch party and giveaways. Tibetan Fox Clothing, 827 NW 23rd, opening party Thurs 7-10 pm, through Sun

• Downtown businesses invite you on a "Holidate" each Thursday in December, with activations across the shopping district. This week Boys' Fort features Propeller Press and Hand Forge jewelry, and the Mercantile throws its holiday party. Thurs 4-7 pm, downtownportland.org/holidate-2012 for details and complete schedule

• Jet offers an opportunity for you to sit down over a glass of bubbly and write out your wish list, including, but not limited to, items they sell. Sometimes it's just good to get it out, you know? Jet, 3753 N Mississippi, 4-8 pm

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14

• The recently opened treasure of a shop that is Demimonde is stepping up to the art-show plate with Portland heavy-hitter Trish Grantham. Check out the art, refreshments, a visit from "Santa," and 10 percent off storewide. Demimonde, 2428 NE Broadway, 5-9 pm

• Mario's features one of their accessory favorites, Marganne Town's Feathered Soul, for a two-day trunk show. Mario's, 833 SW Broadway, Fri & Sat, 10 am-5 pm

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15

• Five designers—Big Brown Eyes, Carolyn Hart, Clair Vintage Inspired, Hubris Apparel, and Orange Exterior—are teaming up over at Union Rose to help you find the perfect holiday dress. Shop the collections over refreshments with 30 percent off all day. Union Rose, 7909 SE Stark, 10:30 am-6 pm

• The 811 E Burnside building's Haunt, Nationale, Julia Barbee Studio, Stand Up Comedy, Sword + Fern, Redux, and Bombshell Vintage are staying open late with special sales, fashion installations, and sundry refreshments and merriment. A beautiful way to round out your holiday shopping. 811 E Burnside, 7-9 pm