Tri-City things to do for May 4-13
fri | May 4
Comedy
Aaron Woodall, 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. Non-members welcome. Call 509-586-7609.
Film
Planetarium shows, 7 p.m. and 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.
The Derby benefiting The Children’s Reading Foundation, 7-11 p.m., Gesa Carousel of Dreams, 2901 Southridge Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $40 for tickets; $200 for horse sponsorship. Get out your seersucker suits, bow ties, big hats and sun dresses and join us for a fun evening raising money. Horse races, games, prizes, food and mint juleps! 21 and over event. Call 509-222-7323.
Kids Haven Benefit Auction, 6-9 p.m., Holiday Inn Express Hotel, 4525 Convention Place, Pasco. Tickets: $50 per person. Cinco de Mayo celebration dinner featuring live, silent, and on-line auctions. Call 509-374-5391.
Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale, 2-6 p.m., Mid-Columbia Libraries — Kennewick Branch, 1620 S. Union St., Kennewick. Great variety of quality plants including vegetables, annuals, perennials and indoor plants. Good prices and expert Master Gardener advice. Call 509-735-3551.
May the Fourth Family Night, 6-8 p.m., Mid-Columbia Libraries, 1620 S. Union St., Kennewick. Enjoy family-friendly activities, trivia, crafts, and games and participate in a costume contest. Come dressed as your favorite character for a chance to win a prize! Free.
Plant Sale for Blue Mtn. District Garden Club, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 412 Thayer Dr., Richland. Call 509-947-9009.
Music
Forte! Tri-City Youth Choir, 7 p.m., Art Fuller Auditorium, 500 S. Dayton St., Kennewick. General seating: adults $12, students and seniors $10; Reserved seating: $14 adults, $12 students and seniors.
Okaidja Ofroso, 7-8:30 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Tickets: $30-$25 Reserved seating; $20 students. Call 509-529-6500.
Nightlife
Jason Hawk Harris, 7-10 p.m., Brewminatti, 713 6th St., Prosser. Tickets: $12 Advance/ $17 Day of show. Call 509-786-2269.
Coral Creek, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Dan Myers (The Sonic Shaman), 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Ambient. Call 509-946-9328.
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
‘Bye Bye Birdie’, 7:30-10 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Tickets: $13-$15. The story of Conrad Birdie, an Elvis Presley-style rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the Army. Call 509-786-2180.
Hanford High presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, 7:30-9 p.m., Hanford High School Auditorium, 450 Hanford St., Richland. An outrageous musical comedy about a singing plant, a daring hero, a sweet girl and a demented dentist. Tickets: $12-$15 (all seats reserved). Rated PG-13.
‘Ruthless!’, 8-10 p.m., Richland Players, 608 The Parkway, Richland. The story of a naive 1950s housewife, Judy, and her adorable but sociopath 8-year-old daughter Tina. Some adult language and content, PG-13 equivalent.
sat | May 5
Comedy
Aaron Woodall, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-943-1173.
Film
Planetarium shows, 2 p.m. and 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.
Beer & Cigars, 6:30-9 p.m., White Bluffs Brewing, 2000 Logston Blvd., Richland. 21 and over. Call 509-578-4558.
Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mid-Columbia Libraries — Kennewick Branch, 1620 S. Union St., Kennewick. Great variety of quality plants including vegetables, annuals, perennials and indoor plants. Good prices and expert Master Gardener advice. Call 509-735-3551.
Plant Sale for Blue Mtn. District Garden Club, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 412 Thayer Dr., Richland. Call 509-947-9009.
Run for Rescue, 9 a.m., Howard Amon Park, 900 Amon Park Rd. N, Richland. Cost: $20 per person / $40 per family. Call 509-628-0150.
Music
Forte! Tri-City Youth Choir, 2 p.m., Art Fuller Auditorium, 500 S. Dayton St., Kennewick. General seating: adults $12, students and seniors $10; Reserved seating: $14 adults, $12 students and seniors.
Tri-Cities Columbia Chorale ‘Bright and Beautiful’, 3 p.m., Kennewick First United Methodist Church, 421 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick. Specials guests: Three Rivers Saxtette. Free; donations accepted.
Nightlife
Avión, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Rock en Español. Call 509-946-9328.
Jeff Peterson, 7-10 p.m., Budd’s Broiler, 450 Columbia Point Dr., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-8178.
Kenny Day, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.
Tri Cities Latin Fusion, 6-9 p.m., Mezzo Thai Fusion, 110 Gage Blvd., Richland. Free. Call 509-341-4900.
Theater
‘Bye Bye Birdie’, 7:30-10 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Tickets: $13-$15. The story of Conrad Birdie, an Elvis Presley-style rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the Army. Call 509-786-2180.
Hanford High presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, 7:30-9 p.m., Hanford High School Auditorium, 450 Hanford St., Richland. An outrageous musical comedy about a singing plant, a daring hero, a sweet girl and a demented dentist. Tickets: $12-$15 (all seats reserved). Rated PG-13.
‘Ruthless!’, 8-10 p.m., Richland Players, 608 The Parkway, Richland. The story of a naive 1950s housewife, Judy, and her adorable but sociopath 8-year-old daughter Tina. Some adult language and content, PG-13 equivalent.
sun | May 6
Dance
Argentine Tango Practica, 4-6 p.m., Salsa con Rumba, 5601 W. Clearwater Suite 110, Kennewick. Cost: $5. All skill levels are welcome. Call 831-214-3021.
Music
Camerata Musica: Young Artists of Distinction, 2-4 p.m., Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr., Richland. Free; donations accepted.
mon | May 7
Dance
Beginning Argentine Tango, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Dr., Richland. No partner or experience needed. Drop in any time. Call 831-214-3021.
Music
Forte! Tri-City Youth Choir, 7 p.m., Art Fuller Auditorium, 500 S. Dayton St., Kennewick. General seating: adults $12, students and seniors $10; Reserved seating: $14 adults, $12 students and seniors.
Open Mic/Band showcase hosted by Barefoot Randy, 7 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 | May 8
Dance
Argentine Tango Practica, Noon-12:45 p.m., Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Dr., Richland. Free. All skill levels are welcome. Call 831-214-3021.
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.
Misc.
Open Mic Night, 5-8 p.m., Adventures Underground, 1391 George Washington Way, Richland. Free. Open mic for comedians, every style of music, spoken word, poetry, storytelling, 5-minute lectures on any topics - all around variety. Call 509-946-9893.
Music
Columbia Basin Concert Band, 7-9 p.m., Southridge High School, 3520 Southridge Boulevard, Kennewick. Free. Special guests: the debut performance of the CBC New Music Ensemble. Call 509-542-5531.
Nightlife
The Moves Collective, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Jamgrass from San Diego. Call 509-946-9328.
The Lique, 7-10 p.m., Brewminatti, 713 6th St., Prosser. Cost: $5. Call 509-786-2269.
Sports
Horseshoe Pitching Spring League, 5:30-8 p.m., Eastgate Park, 1110 E. 10th Ave., Kennewick. $10 for 8 weeks. Call 509-554-2768.
wed | May 9
Dance
Live Cinema: ‘Bernstein Centenary’ - Royal Ballet, 6-9 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Tickets: $15 reserved seating; $10 students. Call 509-529-6500.
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.
Tri-City Genealogical Society Meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., Benton PUD Auditorium, 2721 West 10th Ave., Kennewick. Free. Call 509-943-9322.
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.
The 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
Hanford High presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, 7:30-9 p.m., Hanford High School Auditorium, 450 Hanford St., Richland. An outrageous musical comedy about a singing plant, a daring hero, a sweet girl and a demented dentist. Tickets: $12. Rated PG-13.
thu | May 10
Art
Painting Scarves with Alcohol Inks - with Chris Blevins, 6-8:15 p.m., Art on the Columbia, 830 N Columbia Center Blvd. Suite B2, Kennewick. Cost: $45. All supplies provided. Call 509-430-8633.
Comedy
Phillip Kopczenski, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-943-1173.
Misc.
Beer & Cigar Night, 5-9 p.m., White Bluffs Brewing, 2000 Logston Blvd., Richland. 21 and over. Call 509-578-4558.
Geeks Who Drink, pub trivia, 8-10 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.
Little Explorers Weather, 10:30-11:30 a.m., The REACH, 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland. Tickets: $10 per family (up to 4 people, $2 each additional child). Activities include: making wind socks, learning about making a weather journal and arts and crafts plus story time. Call 509-943-4100.
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.
Nightlife
The Naughty Sweethearts, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Americana from PDX. Call 509-946-9328.
Theater
Chiawana Stage Company presents Jack Hilton Cunningham’s ‘Women and War’, 7 p.m., Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road, Pasco. Tickets: $8 in advance or $10 at the door. A collection of fictional stories based on historical fact, told by generations of Americans impacted by conflict from The Great War to the War in Afghanistan. Call 509-543-6786.
fri | May 11
Comedy
Phillip Kopczenski, 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. Non-members welcome. Call 509-586-7609.
Film
Planetarium shows, “Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope”, 7 p.m., and “Bad Astronomy: Myths and Misconceptions”, 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.
World Relief Benefit Concert & Cultural Celebration, 6:30-9 p.m., South Hills Church, 3700 W. 27th Ave., Kennewick. Donations accepted. Call 509-734-5477.
Nightlife
Griffin House, 7-9:30 p.m., Brewminatti, 713 6th St., Prosser. Tickets: $18-23. Call 509-786-2269.
Angela Soffee, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.
DBST w/Alki Jones, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Funktronic soul from Olympia. Call 509-946-9328.
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
Chiawana Stage Company presents Jack Hilton Cunningham’s ‘Women and War’, 7 p.m., Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road, Pasco. Tickets: $8 in advance or $10 at the door. A collection of fictional stories based on historical fact, told by generations of Americans impacted by conflict from The Great War to the War in Afghanistan. Call 509-543-6786.
Hanford High presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, 7:30-9 p.m., Hanford High School Auditorium, 450 Hanford St., Richland. An outrageous musical comedy about a singing plant, a daring hero, a sweet girl and a demented dentist. Tickets: $12-$15 (all seats reserved). Rated PG-13.
‘Ruthless!’, 8-10 p.m., Richland Players, 608 The Parkway, Richland. The story of a naive 1950s housewife, Judy, and her adorable but sociopath 8-year-old daughter Tina. Some adult language and content, PG-13 equivalent.
sat | May 12
Comedy
Brad Upton, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $15. Call 509-438-7850.
Film
Planetarium shows, “Kaluoki’hina: the Enchanted Reef”, 2 p.m., and “The Life of Trees”, 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.
Bike Expo 2018, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Kiwanis Building, 6007 Columbia Park Trail, Kennewick. Free. Live Music, booths, food, prizes, free helmets for kids!
Classy Chassy Show & Shine, 8 a.m., Historic Downtown Kennewick, 101 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick. Cost: $25 for car show participants, free to view. Call 509-582-7221.
Discover the REACH - Creatures of the Columbia River, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., The REACH, 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland. Tickets: $10 adults; $6 students, seniors, & military, Children under 5 and Reach members free.
Inland Empire Century Bike Ride, 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kiwanis Building, 6007 Columbia Park Trail, Kennewick. Cost: $15-$55. Call 509-586-6836.
Raise the Woof - 2018 Fur Ball, 5-11 p.m., Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $60. Gourmet dinner, drinks, games, raffles and auctions. popptricities.org.
Nightlife
Jeff Peterson, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.
Franks and Deans, Marceline, Quinell, Badland Nomad, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Punk from Las Vegas. Call 509-946-9328.
Alki Jones, 9-12 a.m., Sapolil Cellars, 15 E. Main St., Walla Walla. Cover: $7. Call 509-540-1031.
Dave Clark and David Nelson, 6-9 p.m., Mezzo Thai Fusion, 110 Gage Blvd., Richland. Free. Call 509-491-3400.
Theater
Hanford High presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, 2 p.m and 7:30 p.m., Hanford High School Auditorium, 450 Hanford St., Richland. An outrageous musical comedy about a singing plant, a daring hero, a sweet girl and a demented dentist. Tickets: $12-$15 (all seats reserved). Rated PG-13.
‘Ruthless!’, 8-10 p.m., Richland Players, 608 The Parkway, Richland. The story of a naive 1950s housewife, Judy, and her adorable but sociopath 8-year-old daughter Tina. Some adult language and content, PG-13 equivalent.
sun | May 13
Dance
Argentine Tango Practica, 4-6 p.m., Salsa con Rumba, 5601 W. Clearwater Suite 110, Kennewick. Cost: $5. All skill levels are welcome. Call 831-214-3021.
Theater
‘Ruthless!’, 2-4 p.m., Richland Players, 608 The Parkway, Richland. Some adult language and content, PG-13 equivalent.
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This story was originally published May 3, 2018 at 1:36 PM with the headline "Tri-City things to do for May 4-13."