Tri-City things to do for Dec. 15-23
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fri | Dec. 15
Comedy
Jason Cheny, 8 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-943-1173.
Dance
Afternoon Ballroom Dancing, 1-3:45 p.m., Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Dr., Richland. $6. Dance or listen to your favorite music by the Easy Swing Dance Band. Call 509-946-5385.
Trinity Dance Prosser: The Christmas Spirit, 7-9 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Tickets: $13.60-$17. A festive celebration of dance. Call 509-786-2180.
Film
Battelle Film Club: ‘Belle & Sebastien’, 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. Cost: $6 adults; $5 seniors; $3 ages 6-12; free for 5 and under. Call 509-542-4515.
Misc.
‘Frozen’ Christmas, 6-9 p.m., The Garden Tri-Cities, 6811 West Okanogan Pl., Kennewick. Start a family tradition at our free, Frozen-themed, community event. Santa will be hanging out for photo ops, we’ll have food, s’mores, cider, cocoa, and coffee on the patio, a gingerbread house making contest, and more. Watch Frozen on our giant screens. Call 509-735-1650.
Winter Ice Magic, 6:30 p.m., Toyota Arena, 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $10 Adults 16+; $5 ages 4 to 15; free for 3 and under.
Nightlife
Cody Beebe & the Crooks, 7 p.m., Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N. Naches Ave., Yakima. Tickets: $23. www.theseasonsyakima.com.
Jeff Peterson, 7-10 p.m., Budd’s Broiler, 450 Columbia Point Dr., Richland. No cover. Unique arrangements of jazz and retro pop tunes with mellow trumpet and expressive vocals. Call 509-946-8178.
Jill Cohn, Singer/Songwriter from Seattle, 6-8 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.
The Cold Hard Cash Show — Tribute to Johnny Cash, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Theater
‘A Christmas Carol’, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Uptown Theatre, 1300 Jadwin Ave., Richland. The Rude Mechanicals are proud to present a reader’s theatre production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas. A fantastic event for the entire family. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m. Suggested donation is $10 per person, plus a non-perishable food item to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank.
Chiawana Stage Company presents ‘Miracle On 34th Street’, 7 p.m., Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road, Pasco. Tickets: $8 in advance at the Chiawana High School ASB office, or $10 at the door. Call 509-543-6786.
sat | Dec. 16
Comedy
Jason Cheny, 8 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-943-1173.
Dance
Trinity Dance Prosser: The Christmas Spirit, 1-3 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Tickets: $13.60-$17. A festive celebration of dance. Call 509-786-2180.
Film
Planetarium shows, My House Has Stars, 2 p.m., and The Little Star That Could, 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
Mid-Columbia Symphony presents: Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue, 7:30 p.m., Richland High School, 930 Long Ave., Richland. Tickets: $15-$55. The MCS will be joined by distinguished soloists and the Mid-Columbia Mastersingers for Part 1 of Handel’s Messiah (premiered in 1742), and a concert version of Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors (premiered in 1951). Call 509-943-6602.
Steve and Trish Holiday Show, 6-9 p.m., Mezzo Thai Fusion, 110 Gage Blvd. #200, Richland.
Tri-Cities Steel Band Association Christmas Concert, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bethel Church, 600 Shockley Rd., Richland. Tickets: $7.50. Audiences of all ages will delight in the eclectic mix of Caribbean, African, traditional popular, and holiday music — from Tchaikovsky to The Who. Call 509-628-2760.
Nightlife
Historic Kennewick Hometown Holiday - SantaCon, 4-8 p.m., Historic Downtown Kennewick Pubs, Kennewick. Ages 21+. Spread Holiday cheer at Downtown Pubs. Proceeds benefit charity.
Lawrence Huntley, Hammered Dulcimer, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.
Pacific Sound, 7-9 p.m., Barracuda Coffee Company, 320 N Kellogg St., Kennewick. Free. Pacific Sound is a singer/songwriter night that focuses on connecting local musicians with the community. Call 509-579-0001.
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.
Something United/Stop Don’t Stop/March Fox, Indie, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Theater
Chiawana Stage Company presents ‘Miracle On 34th Street’, 7 p.m., Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road, Pasco. Tickets: $8 in advance at the Chiawana High School ASB office, or $10 at the door. Call 509-543-6786.
sun | Dec. 17
Art
Paint Nite, 3-5 p.m., Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard, 34715 Demoss Rd., Benton City. Tickets: $45. Grab your friends and spend two hours drinking, laughing, and flexing your creative muscles. Call 509-588-6082.
Dance
Afternoon Jazz, 1-4 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. $7 members; $10 non-members. Dance or listen to your favorite tunes. Call 509-943-9414.
Music
Mid-Columbia Symphony presents: Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue, 3 p.m., Richland High School, 930 Long Ave., Richland. Tickets: $15-$55. The MCS will be joined by distinguished soloists and the Mid-Columbia Mastersingers for Part 1 of Handel’s Messiah (premiered in 1742), and a concert version of Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors (premiered in 1951). Call 509-943-6602.
Theater
Live Cinema: ‘The Nutcracker’ — Royal Ballet, 2 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Tickets: $15 General Admission; $10 Students/Youth. Filmed live in London and rebroadcast internationally to select screens. This screening runs approximately 2 hours 15 minutes including two intervals and an onscreen introduction. Beer, wine, and snacks will be available for purchase. Call 509-529-6500.
mon | Dec. 18
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, 6 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.
tue | Dec. 19
Theater
The Living Nativity, 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., Hillspring Church, 1153 Gage Blvd, Richland. Tickets: $10 adults; $5 ages 5-12; free for 4 and under. hillspringtc.org/nativity. Call 509-627-1109.
wed | Dec. 20
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.
Geeks Who Drink, pub trivia, 8-10 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.
Hanford High DBA Holiday Bazaar, 5-8 p.m., Hanford High School, 450 Hanford St., Richland. Free Admission. Games, vendors, silent auction, activities for kids, and pictures with Santa and Buddy the Elf.
Music
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.
Theater
The Living Nativity, 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., Hillspring Church, 1153 Gage Blvd, Richland. Tickets: $10 adults; $5 ages 5-12; free for 4 and under. hillspringtc.org/nativity. Call 509-627-1109.
thu | Dec. 21
Comedy
Amanda Arnold, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-943-1173.
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.
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.
Dupus Boomer’s PREFABulous Richland, 7-8 p.m., Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr., Richland. Free. Join Terry and Connie as they use Dupus (a blue-collar Dilbert of the 1940s) to introduce the people and the places of the atomic pioneers in Richland.
Music
Three Rivers Saxtette, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mezzo Thai Fusion, 110 Gage Blvd. #200, Richland.
O’Connor Band Christmas, 7 p.m., Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N. Naches Ave., Yakima. Tickets: $35-$45. www.theseasonsyakima.com.
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.
Lane King, Solo Guitar, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.
Walla Walla Jam Night, 8-11 p.m., Sapolil Cellars, 15 E. Main St., Walla Walla. No Cover. All styles are welcome.
Theater
The Living Nativity, 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., Hillspring Church, 1153 Gage Blvd, Richland. Tickets: $10 adults; $5 ages 5-12; free for 4 and under. hillspringtc.org/nativity. Call 509-627-1109.
fri | Dec. 22
Comedy
Marc Yaffee, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-943-1173.
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.
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.
The Night Before The Night Before - A Firing Squad Christmas, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Three Rivers Saxtette Christmas Edition, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.
Theater
The Living Nativity, 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., Hillspring Church, 1153 Gage Blvd, Richland. Tickets: $10 adults; $5 ages 5-12; free for 4 and under. hillspringtc.org/nativity. Call 509-627-1109.
sat | Dec. 23
Art
Paint Nite, 3-5 p.m., Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard, 34715 Demoss Rd., Benton City. Tickets: $45. Grab your friends and spend two hours drinking, laughing, and flexing your creative muscles. Call 509-588-6082.
Comedy
Marc Yaffee, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-943-1173.
Nightlife
The Mistle-Tones / Jami Cooper and Aaron Nelson, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.
Boat Race Weekend w/Sammy Pete & Badland Nomad, Indie/Rock from Spokane, 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.
Theater
The Living Nativity, 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., Hillspring Church, 1153 Gage Blvd, Richland. Tickets: $10 adults; $5 ages 5-12; free for 4 and under. hillspringtc.org/nativity. Call 509-627-1109.
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This story was originally published December 14, 2017 at 3:07 PM with the headline "Tri-City things to do for Dec. 15-23."