Arts & Entertainment

Tri-City things to do for Dec. 29-Jan. 7

The Tri-City Americans host the Spokane Chiefs for their traditional New Year’s Eve game on Dec. 31 at the Toyota Center in Kennewick.
The Tri-City Americans host the Spokane Chiefs for their traditional New Year’s Eve game on Dec. 31 at the Toyota Center in Kennewick. Tri-City Herald

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fri | Dec. 29

Comedy

Dan St. Germain, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $15. Call 509-943-1173.

Film

‘Ferrari 312B’, 7-8:30 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Tickets: $15 Reserved Seating; $10 Students. The sensational story of one of the most ground-breaking, beautiful Ferraris ever made, featuring contributions from some of the most legendary drivers in the sport’s history as they pay tribute to a unique car that changed the landscape of F1 forever. This film is unrated and runs approximately 85 minutes. The film is in English & Italian w/English subtitles. Call 509-529-6500.

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.

Winter Break Fun - Physics of Flight, 10 a.m.-noon, Reach Museum, 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland. Explore the special features that help birds of prey fly and hunt. Create and test paper airplanes in different bird shapes and see how they measure up. Cost is $8 adults; $6 students, seniors and military; free for kids age 5 and under.

First Night Tri-Cities returns to the Gesa Carousel of Dreams in Kennewick on Dec. 31 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. with fun, family-friendly, interactive entertainment for all to enjoy.
First Night Tri-Cities returns to the Gesa Carousel of Dreams in Kennewick on Dec. 31 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. with fun, family-friendly, interactive entertainment for all to enjoy. Tri-City Herald File
Nightlife

Dysfunctional Society/Simple Minded/This Past Tuesday, Rock, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Cindy McKay & Sally O’Neal, Songs from an Angel, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. A living angel, Cindy McKay and her 12 string guitar, sings a variety of tunes ranging from Stevie Nicks to James Taylor. 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

Portland Winterhawks at Tri-City Americans, 7:05 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $11-$24.

sat | Dec. 30

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

Dan St. Germain, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $15. Call 509-943-1173.

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.

Nightlife

Black Dolly, R&B/Jazz, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

JD Kindle, Country, 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.

sun | Dec. 31

Comedy

Dan St. Germain, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $15. Call 509-943-1173.

Kermet Apio, 7-9 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Tickets: $25 Reserved Seating. Call 509-529-6500.

New Year’s Eve Events

First Night Tri-Cities, 3-9 p.m., Gesa Carousel of Dreams, 2901 Southridge Blvd., Kennewick. Fun, family-friendly interactive entertainment for all to enjoy. Take a ride on the Gesa Carousel of Dreams. Participate in a magic show. Have your face painted. Take photos with your family and friends in the photo booth. Laugh at the comedy hypnoisis show. And cap the evening off with a ball drop and the area’s only New Year’s Eve fireworks show. Admission: $7 per person ages 5+/Free Kids 0-4.

Happy New Year!, 8 p.m., Paper Street Brewing Company, 701 The Parkway, Richland. Tickets: $10. Balloon Drop and Free Champagne at Midnight. DJ’s playing a mix of eclectic and popular music all night long. Advanced ticket purchase required. 18+ Call 509-221-0075.

New Year’s Eve Party Cruise, 9 p.m.-Midnight, Water2Wine Cruises, 660 Columbia Point Drive, Richland. Ring in the new year aboard the M/Y ‘Chrysalis.’ Cruise the grand Columbia River while enjoying fine wines with extraordinary cuisine, music and laughter with old and new friends. Kick up your heels and expect the very best for 2018. 21 or older. $74 per person. Call 509-578-1717.

New Year’s Eve Party, 7 p.m.-1 a.m., Clover Island Inn, 435 Clover Island Dr., 4th Floor Ballroom, Kennewick. Bring in the new year Reggae style. The party package includes Jamaican themed dinner, an overnight sleeping room, dancing with reggae band Unified Culture, party favors and breakfast in the morning. $218 per couple. Call 509-586-0541 for reservations.

New Year’s Eve at Tagaris, 9 p.m.-Midnight, Tagaris Winery, 844 Tulip Lane, Richland. Featuring the Knutzen Brothers! No cover charge, happy hour all day and night long. Call 509-628-2020.

New Year’s Eve Party, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Canyon Lakes Golf Course, 3700 W. Canyon Lakes Dr., Kennewick. All you can eat appetizers. Music by DJ Lon “Lonster” Martin. Midnight champagne toast. Special contests. Cost: $25 ($20 Social/Golf Members). Tickets Available in Golf shop or online: www.canyonlakesgolfcourse.com. 21 and over. Call 509-582-3736.

New Year’s Eve Gala, 7:30 p.m., Venezia Ristorante, 3280 George Washington Way, Richland. Tickets: $65. A one night event with great food, live music with Juan Forseca and wonderful Greek Traditions. Call 509-371-8300.

NYE Bash w/Be Tricky & The Nostalgents, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Sports

Spokane Chiefs at Tri-City Americans, 7:05 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $11-$24.

mon | Jan. 1

Nightlife

Open Mic/Band showcase hosted by Barefoot Randy, 6-10 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

wed | Jan. 3

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.

Nightlife

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 | Jan. 4

Comedy

Geoff Young, 8-9:30 p.m., Jokers Night Club, 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.

Geeks Who Drink, pub trivia, 8-10 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.

fri | Jan. 5

Comedy

Geoff Young, 8-9:30 p.m., Jokers Night Club, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-943-1173.

Film

Planetarium shows, at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., films TBD. 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

Dan Myers, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Guitar, percussion and aboriginal wind instruments. Call 509-946-9328.

sat Jan. 6

Comedy

Geoff Young, 8-9:30 p.m., Jokers Night Club, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-943-1173.

Film

Planetarium shows, at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., films TBD. 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

Bells of the Desert: Ring Noel, 2-3:30 p.m., Kennewick First United Methodist Church, 421 W Kennewick Ave., Kennewick. $10 suggested donation.

Nightlife

Kenny Day, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.

Send us your events

You can self-post your entertainment listings on our online calendar at calendar.tricityherald.com.

Or send them to sschilling@tricityherald.com, fax to 582-1510 or snailmail to 333 W. Canal Dr., Kennewick, WA 99336.

Deadline is 10 days before publication date.

This story was originally published December 28, 2017 at 1:39 PM with the headline "Tri-City things to do for Dec. 29-Jan. 7."

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