Things to do in Tri-Cities on Dec. 16-23
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fri | Dec. 16
Comedy
David Nickerson, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10. Call 509-943-1173.
Dance
Afternoon Ballroom Dancing, 1-3:45 p.m., Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Drive. Cost: $6. Call 509-946-5385.
Open Dancing Fridays, 6-9 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St. Cost: $6. Info: bethtrost@ yahoo.com or call 509-586-7609.
Music
Big Band Christmas, 7 p.m., Columbia Basin College theater, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Cost: $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Call 509-542-5531.
GENTRI presents ‘Finding Christmas,’ trio of tenors, 7-9 p.m., Richland High School, 930 Long Ave. Cost: $17-$39. Call 509-735-1402.
Inland Northwest Musicians perform Handel’s Messiah, 7 p.m., downtown Echo, Ore. Free, but donations accepted.
Mid-Columbia Mastersingers presents Holiday Concert, 7:30-9 p.m., St. Paul’s Church, W. 10th Ave., Kennewick. Cost: $22 in advance or $25 at the door. K-12 are always free. Call 509-460-1766.
Nightlife
The Bailey Ehrgott Quartet, jazz, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Eddie Manzanares, Latin jazz, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Venezia Ristorante, 3280 George Washington Way, Richland. Call 509-371-8300.
Frank and Debi Eng, will play Christmas jazz favorites, 7 p.m., Budd’s Broiler, 450 Columbia Point Drive, Richland.
Jeff Peterson, trumpeter, 7 p.m., The Kitchen at Barnard Griffin, 878 Tulip Lane, Richland. No cover. Call 509-627-0266.
Alternative Arts and Crafts Bazaar, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328. Event includes DJ.
Groove Principal, 9 p.m., Towne Crier, 1319 George Washington Way, Richland. Cost: $5 after 9 p.m. Call 509-946-9014.
Nerve Center, cover band, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. No cover. Call 509-943-1173.
Film
Planetarium shows, Planet Nine, 7 p.m., and Fractal Explorations, 8 p.m., Columbia Basin College’s Bechtel National Planetarium, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Cost: $6 adults, $5 seniors; $3 ages 6-12; free for 5 and under. Call 509-542-4515.
Misc.
Winter Ice Magic ‘Christmas Memories,’ presented by the Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club and the Toyota Skating School, 6:30-8 p.m., Toyota Arena, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Cost: $10 for adults and $5 for children. Buy tickets at the box office. Limited seating.
Living Nativity: In A World Where Chaos Reigns, Find Hope, canceled because of weather. Tickets can be used at other showings.
sat | Dec. 17
Comedy
David Nickerson, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10. Call 509-943-1173.
Music
Johnny Boyd, 7-10 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Cost: $30 for reserved seating; $10 for after party; $50 for VIP. Call 509-529-6500.
Big Band Christmas, 7 p.m., Columbia Basin College theater, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Cost: $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Call 509-542-5531.
Inland Northwest Musicians perform Handel’s Messiah, 7 p.m., downtown Echo, Ore. Free, but donations accepted.
Mid-Columbia Mastersingers presents Holiday Concert, 7:30-9 p.m., St. Paul’s Church, W. 10th Ave., Kennewick. Cost: $22 in advance or $25 at the door. K-12 are always free. Call 509-460-1766.
Nightlife
Trillium 239, string trio, 5- p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Wine & Piano at Ms. Rhoda’s Wine Garden with Rick Eaton, 6-9 p.m., Ms. Rhoda’s Wine Garden, 702 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-792-8705.
Frank and Debi Eng, will play Christmas jazz favorites, 7 p.m., Budd’s Broiler, 450 Columbia Point Drive, Richland.
Apophus, rock, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Salsa Saturday, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $7. Call 509-943-1173.
Film
Planetarium shows, My Hous Has Stars, 2 p.m., and The Life of Trees, 3 p.m., Columbia Basin College’s Bechtel National Planetarium, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Cost: $6 adults, $5 seniors; $3 ages 6-12; free for 5 and under. Call 509-542-4515.
Misc
Wreaths Across America, 9-11 a.m., Sunset Gardens Cemetery, 915 Bypass Highway, Richland. Free. Annual laying of wreathes on veteran’s graves. Call 509-943-0803.
Love Not Hate Tri-Cities: E Pluribus — Out of Many, One, celebrate diversity in the Tri-Cities, 3-5:30 p.m., Uptown Theatre, 1300 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. It’s a day to share song, dance, stories and poetry, as well as thoughts from a variety of viewpoints strengthen our nation.
Santa’s Holiday Market, 4-8 p.m., Vibe Music Center, 418 N. Kellogg St., Suite E, Kennewick. Free. Food trucks, vendors, raffles, bake sale, games, face painting, ornament and wreath making, and a 6 p.m. student production on stage. Money raised goes to Vibe Music Center. Call 509-850-0027.
Living Nativity: In A World Where Chaos Reigns, Find Hope, canceled because of weather. Tickets can be used at other showings.
sun | Dec. 18
Dance
Jazz, 1-4 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Cost: $7 for members, $10 for non-members. Call 509-943-9414.
Music
Mid-Columbia Mastersingers presents Holiday Concert, 3 p.m., St. Paul’s Church, W. 10th Ave., Kennewick. Cost: $22 in advance or $25 at the door. K-12 are always free. Call 509-460-1766.
Inland Northwest Musicians perform Handel’s Messiah, 4 p.m., Connell High School, 1100 W. Clark Road. Free, but donations accepted.
mon | Dec. 19
Nightlife
Monday Night Football Bingo & Trivia, 5:30 p.m., Gordon Estate Wine Bar, 5236 Outlet Drive, Pasco. No cover.
Monday Musicians Showcase, 8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Misc.
Living Nativity: In A World Where Chaos Reigns, Find Hope, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., Hillspring Church, 1153 Gage Blvd, Richland. Cost: $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Free for children ages 4 and under. Call 509-947-1316.
tue | Dec. 20
Dance
Dance Lessons for Singles and Couples, Pasco Eagles, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St. Cost: $6. bethtrost@ yahoo.com or call 509-586-7609.
Misc.
Living Nativity: In A World Where Chaos Reigns, Find Hope, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., Hillspring Church, 1153 Gage Blvd, Richland. Cost: $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Free for children ages 4 and under. Call 509-947-1316.
wed | Dec. 21
Nightlife
Wednesday Night Musician’s Circle, 5 p.m., American Legion Post #34, 1029 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. No cover.
The Mary Lou and Stevie Show, 6-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Jazz night with Take 3, 8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Karaoke, 9 p.m., The Dugout, 7111 Burden Blvd., Pasco. No cover.
Theater
‘Cirque Dreams Holidaze,’ 7 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Cost: $30-$70, plus service fee.
Misc.
Living Nativity: In A World Where Chaos Reigns, Find Hope, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., Hillspring Church, 1153 Gage Blvd, Richland. Cost: $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Free for children ages 4 and under. Call 509-947-1316.
thu | Dec. 22
Comedy
Kelsey Cook, 8 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10. Cook is the daughter of an International Yo-Yo Champion and a professional foosball player, which made for a humor-filled life at a young age. Call 509-943-1173.
Nightlife
Geeks Who Drink Pub Trivia, 8-10 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Brian Holbrook, 9 p.m., Towne Crier, 1319 George Washington Way, Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9014.
Girls Night Out, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $3 for men after 11 p.m.
Karaoke with Amber Bamber, 10 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Misc.
Living Nativity: In A World Where Chaos Reigns, Find Hope, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., Hillspring Church, 1153 Gage Blvd, Richland. Cost: $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Free for children ages 4 and under. Call 509-947-1316.
fri | Dec. 23
Comedy
Kelsey Cook, 8 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10. Cook is the daughter of an International Yo-Yo Champion and a professional foosball player, which made for a humor-filled life at a young age. Call 509-943-1173.
Dance
Open Dancing Fridays, 6-9 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St. Cost: $6. Info: bethtrost@ yahoo.com or call 509-586-7609.
Music
Three Rivers Saxtette, saxophone quartet, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Mango of Love — Fernado Pruneda, classic rock, 7-10 p.m., Budd’s Broiler, 450 Columbia Point Drive, Richland. Call 509-946-8178.
Boat Race Weekend with Adventure Dirt Team, indie/rock from Spokane, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Badlandz, 9 p.m., Towne Crier, 1319 George Washington Way, Richland. Cost: $5 after 9 p.m. Call 509-946-9014.
Saturday Salsa on Friday, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $7. Call 509-943-1173.
Film
Planetarium shows, Secret Lives of Stars, 7 p.m., and Stars of the Pharaohs, 8 p.m., Columbia Basin College’s Bechtel National Planetarium, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Cost: $6 adults, $5 seniors; $3 ages 6-12; free for 5 and under. Call 509-542-4515.
Misc.
Living Nativity: In A World Where Chaos Reigns, Find Hope, 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Hillspring Church, 1153 Gage Blvd, Richland. Cost: $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Free for children ages 4 and under. Call 509-947-1316.
This story was originally published December 15, 2016 at 4:58 PM with the headline "Things to do in Tri-Cities on Dec. 16-23."