Tri-City things to do for Dec. 1-10
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fri | Dec. 1
Comedy
Sean McBride, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-943-1173.
Dance
Open Dancing Fridays, 6-9 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Cost: $6 per person. Call 509-586-7609.
Film
Battelle Film Club: ‘The Salesman’, 7:30 p.m., WSU East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland. Tickets: $4 Adults/$2 Children/ Free to all WSU Students with proper WSU Student ID.
Planetarium shows, Planet Nine, 7 p.m., and Black Holes: the Other Side of Infinity, 8 p.m., CBC’s Bechtel National Planetarium, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. To celebrate our 5th anniversary, all public shows on 12/1 and 12/2 will be FREE! Call 509-542-4515.
Misc.
Christmas Nativity Showcase, 4-8 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3701 Watkins Way, West Richland. Free. Come and enjoy the spirit of the season with beautiful nativities, live musical performances, family nativity pictures, along with refreshments. Call 509-554-6543
Winter Wonderland, 5-9 p.m., HAPO Community Stage, 815 George Washington Way, Richland. Tree lighting, holiday music, hot cocoa, warming fires, and Santa. Free.
Music
Mid-Columbia Mastersingers presents Handel’s ‘Messiah’, 7:30 p.m., Central United Protestant Church, 1124 Stevens Dr, Richland. Tickets: $25 Adults; $5 Students. Tickets can be purchased online at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=mcms. Call 509-460-1766.
Nightlife
Naughty Pine w/ Lovely Budz, Reggae from NC, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Dan Myers (The Sonic Shaman), Ambient, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.
Live Country Music, 7-10 p.m., Eagles Lodge 2485, 115 N. Fruitland St., Kennewick. Cover: $5. This is for all our members and guest. Call 509-586-1717.
Sports
Seattle Thunderbirds at Tri-City Americans, 7:05 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: Adults $21-$24. Teddy Bear Toss Night.
Talks & Readings
The Underground Book Club Meeting, 7-8:45 p.m., Adventures Underground, 1391 George Washington Way, Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9893.
Theater
ACT Presents ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas and Frosty the Snowman’, 7-8:30 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $15 adults; $12 seniors and students; $9 children 12 and under. www.academyofchildrenstheatre. Call 509-943-6027.
VTC Presents ‘Christmas Every Day & A Charlie Brown Christmas’, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Valley Theater Company will present two one-act plays, each is 30-35 minutes. Tickets: $13-$15. www.ThePrincessTheatre.net. Call 509-786-2180.
sat | Dec. 2
Art
Winter Art Show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., The Clay Atelier Gallery, 2740 Leslie Rd., Richland. . Call 509-539-9471.
Comedy
Sean McBride, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-943-1173.
Film
Planetarium shows, My House Has Stars, 2 p.m., and The Little Start That Could, 3 p.m., CBC’s Bechtel National Planetarium, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. To celebrate our 5th anniversary, all public shows on 12/1 and 12/2 will be FREE!. Call 509-542-4515.
Misc.
Alternative Gift Fair, 12-4 p.m., Community Unitarian Universalist Church, 2819 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Free. Call 509-545-6777.
Bethel’s 4th Annual Crafter’s Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bethel Church, 600 Shockley Rd., Richland. Admission: $3 for adults; 13 and under are free. Over 60 vendors offering a variety of hand-crafted gifts, decorations and treats. Call 509-628-0150.
Christmas Nativity Showcase, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3701 Watkins Way, West Richland. Free. Come and enjoy the spirit of the season with beautiful nativities, live musical performances, family nativity pictures, along with refreshments. Call 509-554-6543.
Winter Wonderland, 6-9 p.m., HAPO Community Stage, 815 George Washington Way, Richland. Tree lighting, holiday music, hot cocoa, warming fires, and Santa. Outdoor movie is Elf on Dec. 2 (weather permitting). Bring chairs and blankets. Free.
Music
Mid-Columbia Mastersingers presents Handel’s ‘Messiah’, 7:30 p.m., Walla Walla University Church, 212 SW 4th St., College Place. Tickets: $25 Adults; $5 Students. Call 509-460-1766.
TCYC presents ‘Gifts of Christmas’ Concert, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Chief Joseph Middle School Auditorium, 504 Wilson St., Richland. Tickets: $8-$12. Featuring Forte! and Treble Forte!
Tri-Cities Columbia Chorale presents ‘The Many Moods of Christmas’, 3-4:30 p.m., Kennewick First United Methodist Church, 421 W Kennewick Ave., Kennewick. Free, donations happily recieved. Start the Christmas season with a wide selection of music. In addition, Columbia Basin Brass Quintet will delight you with instrumental music. Call 509-378-0022.
Winter’s Return Concert, 7:30-10 p.m., Community Unitarian Church, 2819 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Tickets: $14 general admission; $12 seniors, students and members. Presented by Three Rivers Folklife Society. Celebrating Winter and its diverse festivities with hurdy-gurdy, hammered dulcimer, whistle, violin, recorder, guitar, drums, mandolin, and songs that’ll bring a bright spot to the darkest winter’s day. Call 509-946-0504.
Yakima Symphony Orchestra — Holiday Pops Spectacular, 4 p.m., The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima. Tickets: $8.50-$59. This show features the Yakima Symphony Chorus with Justin Raffa, chorusmaster, and the Yakima Children’s Choir.
Nightlife
Kenny Day, R&B/Soul, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.
Jeff Peterson, 7-10 p.m., Budd’s Broiler, 450 Columbia Point Dr., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-8178.
Pastel Motel w/Wabi Sabi, Psychedelic Rock Fusion, 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. Cover: $7. Salsa music and dancing by Noches Calientes. Call 509-943-1173.
Sports
Spokane Chiefs at Tri-City Americans, 7:05 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: Adults $21-$24.
Theater
ACT Presents ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas and Frosty the Snowman’, 7-8:30 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $15 adults; $12 seniors and students; $9 children 12 and under. www.academyofchildrenstheatre. Call 509-943-6027.
VTC Presents ‘Christmas Every Day & A Charlie Brown Christmas’, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Valley Theater Company will present two one-act plays, each is 30-35 minutes. Tickets: $13-$15. www.ThePrincessTheatre.net. Call 509-786-2180.
sun | Dec. 3
Art
Winter Art Show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., The Clay Atelier Gallery, 2740 Leslie Rd., Richland. Seven local artists all with exciting new work including jewelry, pottery, metal art, encaustic paintings, glass art and watercolors. Call 509-539-9471.
Misc.
4th Annual Tamale Festival, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 S. Oak St., Kennewick.
Caring Santa at Columbia Center, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Columbia Center Mall, 1321 N. Columbia Center Blvd., Kennewick. Columbia Center Mall provides children with special needs and their families with an opportunity to enjoy this time-honored holiday tradition through a sensory-friendly Caring Santa event in partnership with Autism Speaks. Guests can register in advance at simon.com.
Hanukkah Bazaar, 1-4 p.m., Congregation Beth Sholom, 312 Thayer Dr., Richland. Everything needed for Hanukkah: menorahs, candles, dreidels, wrapping paper, gift and handbags, books, crafts, jewelry. Call 509-378-2920.
Music
Yakima Symphony Orchestra — Holiday Pops Spectacular, 4 p.m., The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima. Tickets: $8.50-$59. This show features the Yakima Symphony Chorus with Justin Raffa, chorusmaster, and the Yakima Children’s Choir.
Theater
ACT Presents ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas and Frosty the Snowman’, 3-4:30 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $15 adults; $12 seniors and students; $9 children 12 and under. www.academyofchildrenstheatre Call 509-943-6027.
VTC Presents ‘Christmas Every Day & A Charlie Brown Christmas’, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Valley Theater Company will present two one-act plays, each is 30-35 minutes. Tickets: $13-$15. www.ThePrincessTheatre.net. Call 509-786-2180.
mon | Dec. 4
Dance
Argentine Tango Beginner Class, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Dr., Richland. Learn the fundamentals of Argentine Tango. No partner or experience required. Call 831-214-3021.
Music
Open Mic/Band showcase, hosted by Barefoot Randy, 8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Full backline of gear includes drums, bass amp, guitar amp, piano and full PA. Call 509-946-9328.
TCYC presents ‘Gifts of Christmas Concert’, 7 p.m., Chief Joseph Middle School Auditorium, 504 Wilson St., Richland. Tickets: $8-$12. Featuring Forte! and Treble Forte!
wed | Dec. 6
Misc.
Dungeons & Dragons Encounters + D&D Adventurers League, 6-8:30 p.m., Adventures Underground, 1391 George Washington Way, Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9893.
Music
Christmas Alive 2017, 6:30-8:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1107 Wright Ave, Richland. Free. Featuring the Living Christmas Tree. Call 509-943-8421.
Jazz Jam Night, 8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.
Mary Lou and Stevie Show, 6-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Jazz standards, show tunes, slow and dreamy ballads, and blues. Call 509-946-9328.
thu | Dec. 7
Comedy
Angie Krum, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-943-1173. 12/7-12/9 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Dance
Richland International Folk Dancers, 7-9 p.m., Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Dr., Richland. $4. Casual international folk dancing with instruction as required. Call 509-967-5535.
Misc.
Geeks Who Drink, pub trivia, 8-10 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.
Open Board Game Night, 5-8:45 p.m., Adventures Underground, 1391 George Washington Way, Richland. Free. Board games, card games, chess and more. Bring your own or play one of the dozens in the board game library. Call 509-946-9893.
Nightlife
Girls Night Out, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Ladies free; guys $5 after 11 p.m. Call 509-943-1173.
Walla Walla Jam Night, 8-11 p.m., Sapolil Cellars, 15 E. Main St., Walla Walla. No Cover. All styles are welcome.
Theater
‘Wizard of Oz’, 7 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $57-$82.
fri | Dec. 8
Comedy
Angie Krum, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-943-1173.
Dance
Mid-Columbia Ballet: ‘The Nutcracker’, 7-9 p.m., Richland High School, 930 Long Ave., Richland. Tickets: $28 Adults; $19 Senior: $14 Children. Call 509-946-5417.
Film
Planetarium shows, Secrets of the Sun, 7 p.m., and Cell! Cell! Cell!, 8 p.m., CBC’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.
Music
Laryssa Birdseye/The Hague/Rice, Indie Rock, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Steve Carver, Jazz Piano, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.
The Firesides, 7-9 p.m., 3 Eyed Fish Wine Bar, 1970 Keene Rd., Richland. Call 509-628-3255.
Nightlife
Live Country Music, 7-10 p.m., Eagles Lodge 2485, 115 N. Fruitland St., Kennewick. Cover: $5. This is for all our members and guest. Call 509-586-1717.
Talks & Readings
Urban Poets Society Presents: Open Mic Night!, 7-8:45 p.m., Adventures Underground, 1391 George Washington Way, Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9893.
Theater
ACT Presents ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas and Frosty the Snowman’, 7-8:30 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $15 adults; $12 seniors and students; $9 children 12 and under. www.academyofchildrenstheatre. Call 509-943-6027.
VTC Presents ‘Christmas Every Day & A Charlie Brown Christmas’, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Valley Theater Company will present two one-act plays, each is 30-35 minutes. Tickets: $13-$15. www.ThePrincessTheatre.net. Call 509-786-2180.
sat | Dec. 9
Art
Bizarre Holiday Bazaar + Live Art, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Looking for a gift for that special someone with tastes that run to the strange and unique curiosities? Look no further! Join local artists for a night of music and joyful creative expression. Meet the artists, share in their visions, and create along side them. Call 509-946-9328.
Dance
Mid-Columbia Ballet: ‘The Nutcracker’, 7-9 p.m., Richland High School, 930 Long Ave., Richland. Tickets: $28 Adults; $19 Senior: $14 Children. Call 509-946-5417.
Comedy
Angie Krum, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-943-1173.
Film
Planetarium shows, Supervolcanoes, 2 p.m., and Stars of the Pharaohs, 3 p.m., CBC’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.
Music
A Merry Little Christmas with Jason Lyle Black, 7-8:30 p.m., Art Fuller Auditorium, 500 S. Dayton St., Kennewick. Tickets: $11, $17, $23. A night of piano, comedy, singalongs, and Christmas cheer! Call 509-735-1402.
Bells of the Desert: Ring Noel, 7-8:30 p.m., Central United Protestant Church, 1124 Stevens Dr, Richland. $10 Suggested Donation. Ringers from across the region will play over 100 bells and chimes in celebration of the season.
Canticus, 7:30 p.m., Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N. Naches Ave., Yakima. Tickets: $15-$20. Canticus represents the finest in the choral art and is comprised of accomplished singers who love the choral art. An important goal of the ensemble is to present the highest artistic quality in literature and technique. Call 509-453-1888, 888-723-7660, www.theseasonsyakima.com.
Kennewick Stake Christmas Choirs, 6-7 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 969 Gage Blvd., Richland. Free. Come and be uplifted by a beautiful women’s choir of over 100 voices. Feel inspired by the teen choir with over 100 voices. An evening of joy and music. Call 509-554-6543.
Nightlife
Andru Gomez, Singer/songwriter from ID, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.
Salsa Saturday, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $7. Salsa music and dancing by Noches Calientes. Call 509-943-1173.
Theater
ACT Presents ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas and Frosty the Snowman’, 7-8:30 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $15 adults; $12 seniors and students; $9 children 12 and under. www.academyofchildrenstheatre. Call 509-943-6027.
VTC Presents ‘Christmas Every Day & A Charlie Brown Christmas’, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Tickets: $13-$15. www.ThePrincessTheatre.net. Call 509-786-2180.
sun | Dec. 10
Dance
Afternoon Ballroom Dancing, 1-4 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St. Cost: $7. Call 509-946-6276.
Sensory Friendly Performance of ‘The Nutcracker’, 4-5:30 p.m., Richland High School, 930 Long Ave., Richland. There is no cost for the performance but registration is required at: https://goo.gl/forms/yd089D12kOyGkWEk1. Call 509-946-5417.
Music
Kennewick Stake Christmas Choirs, 6-7 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 969 Gage Blvd., Richland. Free. Come and be uplifted by a beautiful women’s choir of over 100 voices. Feel inspired by the teen choir with over 100 voices. An evening of joy and music. Call 509-554-6543.
Canticus, 4 p.m., Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N. Naches Ave., Yakima. Tickets: $15-$20. Canticus represents the finest in the choral art and is comprised of accomplished singers who love the choral art. An important goal of the ensemble is to present the highest artistic quality in literature and technique. Call 509-453-1888, 888-723-7660, www.theseasonsyakima.com.
Sports
Everett Silvertips at Tri-City Americans, 5:05 p.m. Dec., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $21-$24.
Theater
‘A Seussified Christmas Carol’, 2-3 p.m., 6-7 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Tickets: $12 Adults: $8 Youth. A whimsical reinvention of Charles Dickens’ most beloved Christmas story performed in wacky rhymed couplets. Call 509-529-6500.
ACT Presents ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas and Frosty the Snowman’, 3-4:30 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $15 adults; $12 seniors and students; $9 children 12 and under. www.academyofchildrenstheatre Call 509-943-6027.
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This story was originally published November 30, 2017 at 4:16 PM with the headline "Tri-City things to do for Dec. 1-10."