Tri-City things to do for Feb. 16-25
fri | Feb. 16
Comedy
Colorado Comic Invasion - Derrick Rush, Mitch Jones & Tobias Livingston, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-668-1411.
Dance
Afternoon Ballroom Dancing, 1-3:45 p.m., Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Dr., Richland. Cost: $7. Dance or listen to your favorite music by the Easy Swing Dance Band. Call 509-946-5385.
Open Dancing Fridays, 6-9 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Cost: $6. Non-members welcome. Call 509-586-7609.
Film
Planetarium shows, Supervolcanoes, 7 p.m., and Stars of the Pharaohs, 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
Zilliox, 6 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Influenced by downtempo, chill, trip hop, jazz, blues, and Latin grooves, Zilliox has a hip, sensual sound. Call 509-946-9328.
Donna Donna/H1V3 M1ND/The Coast/Indian Goat, Rock, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Theater
‘Akeelah and the Bee’, 7-9 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $15 adults; $12 seniors and students; $10 12 and under. ACT presents the engaging story of a courageous young girl who faces many challenges in her pursuit of winning the National Spelling Bee. Recommended for ages 10 and up with mature themes. Call 509-943-6027. 2/16, 2/17 7 p.m.-9 p.m.; 2/18 3 p.m.-5 p.m.; 2/23 7 p.m.-9 p.m.; 2/24, 2/25 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
‘James and the Giant Peach’, 7-9 p.m., Richland High School, 930 Long Ave., Richland. Tickets: $12 adults; $8 children/seniors. Based on the popular novel by Roald Dahl and featuring music by the Golden Globe winning duo, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Appropriate for all ages.
‘Last of the Red Hot Lovers’, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Tickets: $13-$15. One of Neil Simon’s classic comedies, set in 1970. Rated PG-13. Call 509-786-2180.
‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’, 7 p.m., Uptown Theatre, 1300 Jadwin Ave., Richland. The Rude Mechanicals present Shakespeare’s classic comedy utilizing a 1950s sitcom feel with some rockabilly touches. Tickets: $5 – $50. www.rmtheatre.org.
‘Radium Girls’, 7-9 p.m., Kamiakin High School, 600 N. Arthur St., Kennewick. Tickets: $8 students/seniors, $10 adults. A historical fiction following the true story of dial painting women during the 1920’s. “Radium Girls” is fast-paced, intriguing drama bound to entertain all. Call 509-222-7000.
The New Play Festival, 7:30 p.m., Columbia Basin College — CBC Theatre, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Tickets: $5. The evening will focus on four ten-minute plays written by CBC’s own playwrights and will also offer monologues and scenes from students. The festival is rated “R” for adult language. Call 509-542-5530.
‘The Rainmaker’, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Little Theatre of Walla Walla, 1130 E. Sumach, Walla Walla. Tickets: $20 Adult; $15 Student. A romantic comedy. For more information visit www.ltww.org or call 509-529-3683.
sat | Feb. 17
Comedy
Colorado Comic Invasion - Derrick Rush, Mitch Jones & Tobias Livingston, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-668-1411.
Film
‘Beauty and the Beast’, 2 p.m., Mid-Columbia Library, 1620 S. Union St., Kennewick. Free. First come, first seated.
Planetarium shows, The Little Star That Could, 2 p.m., and The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather, 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.
Misc.
Red Wine & Chocolate, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wineries throughout the Yakima Valley. Tickets: $30 online in advance, $35 day of event at select locations. Call 509-965-5201.
Music
Old Dominion, 8 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $29.50-$59.50.
The Whateverly Brothers Concert, 7:30-10 p.m., Community Unitarian Universalist Church, 2819 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Tickets: $14 general; $12 seniors, students and 3RFS members. Come be delighted by their varying repertoire, shimmering harmonies, striking arrangements, and offbeat humor. thewhateverlybrothers.com.
Nightlife
Three Rivers Saxtette, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.
Zach Deputy, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Theater
‘Akeelah and the Bee’, 7-9 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $15 adults; $12 seniors and students; $10 12 and under. ACT presents the engaging story of a courageous young girl who faces many challenges in her pursuit of winning the National Spelling Bee. Recommended for ages 10 and up with mature themes. Call 509-943-6027.
Auditioning (A to Z): A workshop, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Tickets: $25. This workshop is intended to demystify the audition process and prepare actors for the upcoming Walla Walla Summer Stage auditions. Participants will be asked to prepare one audition piece - a song or monologue that is under 1 minute in length. Call 509-529-6500.
‘James and the Giant Peach’, 7-9 p.m., Richland High School, 930 Long Ave., Richland. Tickets: $12 adults; $8 children/seniors. Based on the popular novel by Roald Dahl and featuring music by the Golden Globe winning duo, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Appropriate for all ages.
‘Radium Girls’, 7-9 p.m., Kamiakin High School, 600 N. Arthur St., Kennewick. Tickets: $8 students/seniors, $10 adults. A historical fiction following the true story of dial painting women during the 1920’s. “Radium Girls” is fast-paced, intriguing drama bound to entertain all. Call 509-222-7000.
‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Uptown Theatre, 1300 Jadwin Ave., Richland. The Rude Mechanicals present Shakespeare’s classic comedy utilizing a 1950s sitcom feel with some rockabilly touches. Tickets: $5 – $50. www.rmtheatre.org.
The New Play Festival, 7:30 p.m., Columbia Basin College — CBC Theatre, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Tickets: $5. The evening will focus on four ten-minute plays written by CBC’s own playwrights and will also offer monologues and scenes from students. The festival is rated “R” for adult language. Call 509-542-5530.
‘Last of the Red Hot Lovers’, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Tickets: $13-$15. One of Neil Simon’s classic comedies, set in 1970. Rated PG-13. Call 509-786-2180.
‘The Rainmaker’, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Little Theatre of Walla Walla, 1130 E. Sumach, Walla Walla. Tickets: $20 Adult; $15 Student. A romantic comedy. For more information visit www.ltww.org or call 509-529-3683.
sun | Feb. 18
Dance
Afternoon Jazz, 1-4 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Tickets: $7 members, $10 non-members. Dance or listen to your favorite tunes with live jazz/swing music. Call 509-943-9414.
Argentine Tango Practica, 4-6 p.m., Salsa con Rumba, 5601 W. Clearwater Suite 110, Kennewick. Cost: $5. Practice your Argentine Tango dance steps with our tango community here in the Tri-Cities. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome. Call 831-214-3021.
Misc.
Red Wine & Chocolate, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wineries throughout the Yakima Valley. Tickets: $30 online in advance, $35 day of event at select locations. Call 509-965-5201.
Theater
‘Akeelah and the Bee’, 3-5 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $15 adults; $12 seniors and students; $10 12 and under. ACT presents the engaging story of a courageous young girl who faces many challenges in her pursuit of winning the National Spelling Bee. Recommended for ages 10 and up with mature themes. Call 509-943-6027.
‘Last of the Red Hot Lovers’, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Tickets: $13-$15. One of Neil Simon’s classic comedies, set in 1970. Rated PG-13. Call 509-786-2180.
‘The Rainmaker’, 2-4 p.m., Little Theatre of Walla Walla, 1130 E. Sumach, Walla Walla. Tickets: $20 Adult; $15 Student. A romantic comedy. For more information visit www.ltww.org or call 509-529-3683.
mon | Feb. 19
Dance
Beginning Argentine Tango, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Dr., Richland. Learn the fundamentals of Argentine Tango. Call 831-214-3021.
Music
Open Mic/Band showcase hosted by Barefoot Randy, 6-10 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 | Feb. 20
Dance
Dance Lessons for Singles and Couples, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Cost: $6. Members and guests welcome. Call 509-586-7609.
Argentine Tango Practica, Noon-12:45 p.m., Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Dr., Richland. Free. A tango experience that is between a lesson and a milonga in order to practice the skills you already have and to ask questions and receive advice. All skill levels are welcome. Call 831-214-3021.
Misc.
Tri-Cities Orchid Society Monthly Meeting, 7 p.m., Edison Elementary School, 201 S. Dawes St., Kennewick. Call 509-430-0139.
Music
Columbia Basin Concert Band: Winter Band Concert, 7 p.m., Southridge High School, 3320 Southridge Blvd., Kennewick. Free. Special guests for this concert will include soloists and chamber groups from CBC, including the Columbia Basin College Saxophone Quartet and Brass Ensemble. Call 509-542-5531.
Karaoke Contest Prelims, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Winners from the prelims will compete in the finals for cash prizes. Call 509-946-9328.
wed | Feb. 21
Film
‘Sword in the Stone’, 3 p.m., Mid-Columbia Library, 1620 S. Union St., Kennewick. Free. First come, first seated.
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
Jazz Jam Night, 8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Jazz jams with some of the region’s finest up and coming talent! 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 | Feb. 22
Comedy
Jon Stringer, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-438-7850.
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. All are welcome to join us for board games, card games, chess and more. Bring your own game, or play one of the dozens we have in our board game library. Call 509-946-9893.
Music
Tinsley Ellis, 7 p.m., Brewminatti, 713 6th St., Prosser. Tickets: $20. Call 509-786-2269.
Theater
‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’, 7 p.m., Uptown Theatre, 1300 Jadwin Ave., Richland. The Rude Mechanicals present Shakespeare’s classic comedy utilizing a 1950s sitcom feel with some rockabilly touches. Tickets: $5-$50. www.rmtheatre.org.
fri | Feb. 23
Comedy
Jon Stringer, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-438-7850.
Dance
Open Dancing Fridays, 6-9 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Cost: $6. Non-members welcome. Call 509-586-7609.
Film
Planetarium shows, Planet Nine, 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
Michael Kaeshammer, Pianist, 7-8:30 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Tickets: $45-$40 Reserved Seating. Call 509-529-6500.
Nighlife
Cindy McKay & Sally O’Neal, Songs from an Angel, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.
Lo There/Marrowstone/Newbrighton, Rock from Tacoma, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Sports
Kamloops Blazers at Tri-City Americans, 7:05 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $10-$24.
Theater
‘Akeelah and the Bee’, 7-9 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $15 adults; $12 seniors/students; $10 12 and under. Recommended for ages 10 and up with mature themes. Call 509-943-6027.
‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’, 7 p.m., Uptown Theatre, 1300 Jadwin Ave., Richland. The Rude Mechanicals present Shakespeare’s classic comedy utilizing a 1950s sitcom feel with some rockabilly touches. Tickets: $5-$50. www.rmtheatre.org.
sat | Feb. 24
Comedy
Jon Stringer, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-438-7850.
Film
‘Into the Woods, 3 p.m., Mid-Columbia Library, 1620 S. Union St., Kennewick. Free. First come, first seated.
Planetarium shows, Secrets of the Sun, 2 p.m., and Black Holes: the Other Side of Infinity, 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.
Misc.
4th Annual Three Rivers Craft Brew And Bacon Festival, 6 p.m., Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $30-$75. 21 and older event.
Music
Aeolus Quartet, 8-10 p.m., Battelle Auditorium, 902 Battelle Blvd., Richland. No charge; donations accepted. Award-winning string quartet playing works by Haydn, Beethoven, and Bartok.
Nightlife
Escape the Noise - Suicide Awareness Benefit, 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.
Dave Clark and David Nelson, 6-9 p.m., Mezzo Thai Fusion, 110 Gage Blvd., Richland.
Sports
Prince George Cougars at Tri-City Americans, 7:05 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $24-$27. Breast Cancer Awareness Night.
Theater
‘Akeelah and the Bee’, 3-5 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $15 adults; $12 seniors/students; $10 12 and under. Recommended for ages 10 and up with mature themes. Call 509-943-6027.
‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Uptown Theatre, 1300 Jadwin Ave., Richland. The Rude Mechanicals present Shakespeare’s classic comedy. Tickets: $5-$50. www.rmtheatre.org.
sun | Feb. 25
Dance
Beginning Argentine Tango, 2-5 p.m., Terra Blanca Winery, 34715 Demoss Rd., Benton City. Free. No partner necessary. Call 831-214-3021.
Music
The Jauntee, 6 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Theater
‘Akeelah and the Bee’, 3-5 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $15 adults; $12 seniors/students; $10 12 and under. Recommended for ages 10 and up with mature themes. Call 509-943-6027.
Theater
‘Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story’, 7 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $42-$67.
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This story was originally published February 15, 2018 at 3:31 PM with the headline "Tri-City things to do for Feb. 16-25."