Tri-City things to do for May 18-28

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Art

Wine Down & Paint, 6-8:30 p.m., Tucannon Cellars, 40504 Demoss Rd., Benton City. Tickets: $45. Call 509-545-9588.

Comedy

Alex Powers and John Gilligan, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-438-7850.

Dance

Afternoon Ballroom Dancing, 1-3:45 p.m., Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Dr., Richland. Admission: $7. Dance or listen to your favorite music by the Easy Swing Dance Band. Call 509-380-8437.

Three Rivers Contra Dance, 6-9 p.m., Memorial Park, 1520 W. Shoshone, Pasco. Tickets: $8 adults; $5 seniors and students. First time dancers and kids under 12 are free!

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, “Secret Lives of Stars”, 7 p.m., and “Oasis in Space”, 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 Columbians Drum and Bugle Corps: ‘A Night in Havana’, 5 p.m., Flat Top Event Center, 4771 W. Van Giesen St., West Richland. A fundraiser with live music, wine and appetizers, silent and raffle auction and so much more! Tickets: $30. www.columbiansdrumcorps.org.

Music

Hanford Jazz Nite, 4-7 p.m., Hapo Community Stage, 800 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Event celebrating a wonderful year of education and music! Live music, food, friends, silent auction, and social opportunities to help end the school year the right way!

Nightlife

Knutzen Brothers, 7-10 p.m., R.F. McDougall’s, 1705 Columbia Park Trl., Richland. Call 509-539-7271.

Sins and Sinners/The Van Dels/The Coast, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Rock. Call 509-946-9328.

Tai Shan, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Neo Folk from Seattle. 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.

‘Musical Comedy Murders of 1940’, 7:30 p.m., Columbia Basin College Theatre, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Tickets: $12 adults; $10, students/seniors; Free for CBC students with a current ASB. Call 509-542-5531.

‘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. Tickets: $15 adults; $12 students, military, and seniors.

Comedy

Alex Powers and John Gilligan, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-438-7850.

Film

Planetarium shows, “Dynamic Earth”, 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.

2nd Annual Joker’s Car Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. $20 registration fee per vehicle. Car Show benefitting our local Make-A-Wish Foundation. Free admission to the public. Call 509-539-4948.

Kidz Dig Rigz, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Columbia Park, 5111 Columbia Park Trail, Kennewick. Admission: $5. Kids can inspect, up close and personal, police cars, fire trucks, construction equipment and monster trucks. Call 509-942-2661.

Red10Bash, 2-10 p.m., John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland. Tickets: $20. Food trucks, live music, lawn games, and a life-size beer pong tournament with $1000s in Prizes. 21 and over event. www.Red10Bash.com.

Wildflower Walks: Skyline Trail on Badger Mountain, 10 a.m.-Noon, Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve, Richland. Meet at the trailhead in the Westgate Parking lot off Dallas Road. Bring snacks, water and cameras. Free. friendsofbadger.org/events.

Music

Mid-Columbia Symphony, 7:30-9:15 p.m., Richland High School, 930 Long Ave., Richland. Tickets: $16 (students), $28-$56. Season finale featuring Gershwin’s ever-popular Rhapsody in Blue with favorite local pianist Bill McKay, a premiere by Seattle composer Karen P. Thomas, and the dramatic Alexander Nevsky cantata by Prokofiev with the Mid-Columbia Mastersingers, members of the Yakima Symphony Chorus, and soloist Abby Wright. Call 509-943-6602.

Nightlife

Diego and the Detonators, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Blues from Walla Walla. Call 509-946-9328.

Jeff Peterson, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Pasco Farmers Market, S 4th Ave. W. Columbia St., Pasco. Free. Call 509-528-8131.

Seattle Rock Orchestra: The Beatles, 7-8:30 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Tickets: $40-$50 Reserved Seating. Call 509-529-6500.

Three Rivers Saxtette, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.

Tupelo Joe, 7-10 p.m., R.F. McDougall’s, 1705 Columbia Park Trl., Richland. Dale Selch and Veronica Whitish bring an entertaining mix of classic and current tunes in a variety of genres. Call 509-539-7271.

Sports

Hermiston Raceway presents Pro 4 Alliance, 4:30-9:30 p.m., Hermiston Raceway Park, 81170 U.S. 395, Hermiston. Call 509-845-5510.

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.

‘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. Tickets: $15 adults; $12 students, military, and seniors.

Dance

Live Cinema: ‘Bernstein Centenary’ - Royal Ballet, 2-4:30 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Tickets: $15 reserved seating; $10 students. Call 509-529-6500.

Afternoon Jazz for dancing/listening, 1-4 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. $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. All skill levels are welcome. Call 831-214-3021.

Misc.

Kidz Dig Rigz, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Columbia Park, 5111 Columbia Park Trail, Kennewick. Admission: $5. Kids can inspect, up close and personal, police cars, fire trucks, construction equipment and monster trucks. Call 509-942-2661.

Music

Opera@The Emerald, 4 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Talks & Readings

“Who Is My Neighbor?”--An Evening with Immigrants, 6:30-8 p.m., Richland Lutheran Church, 901 Van Giesen St., Richland. Free. A panel of immigrants will share their stories and perspectives related to immigration. Call 509-943-3164.

Theater

‘Ruthless!’, 2-4 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. Tickets: $15 adults; $12 students, military, and seniors.

Dance

Beginning Argentine Tango, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Dr., Richland. Learn the fundamentals of Argentine Tango. No partner or experience needed. Drop in any time. Call 831-214-3021.

Talks & Readings

Climate Science on Tap, 7-8:30 p.m., Ice Harbor Brewing, 206 N. Benton St., Kennewick. Free. Two atmospheric/climate scientists will offer information and invite questions in an informal, informative, and engaging forum designed to spark questions and discussion. Call 509-375-3435.

Dance

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.

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.

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..

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.

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.

Art

CBC Art Exhibit Reception: Student Art Show, 6-8:30 p.m., Columbia Basin College Esvelt Gallery, 2600 N. 20th Ave, Pasco. Free admission and open to the public. Join us as we celebrate the talent of CBC students and showcase the skills that have been developed through classroom curriculum. Call 509-542-5531.

Comedy

Bob Zany, 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, 10:30-11:30 a.m., The REACH, 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland. Admission: $10 per family (up to 4 people and $2 for each additional child). Little Explorers will have a chance to meet a farmer and learn about where your food comes from. There will be a big tractor from RDO on hand for you to see and learn about, plus plant some seeds, sing songs and have 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.

Comedy

Bob Zany, 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.

Veterans & Volunteerism - Heartland of America during WWII, 6:30-8 p.m., Mid-Columbia Libraries — Kennewick Branch, 1620 S. Union St., Kennewick. Free. You may know the WWII secret of Hanford, but you may not know another secret of WWII from the heartland of America. Bring Thank You cards for military, unstamped! We will ship 4U. Call 509-392-1442.

Nightlife

Cindy & Sally, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Cindy McKay and Sally O’Neal play feel-good favorites, with tight vocal harmonies, 12 string guitar and upright bass. Call 509-946-9328.

The Nostal-Gents, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Live Oldies. From surf to rockabilly, doo wop to R&B, you name it, we play it. Call 509-946-9328.

Art

Dayton Days Western Heritage Art Show, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wenaha Gallery, 219 East Main St., Dayton. Free. Celebrate both the old and new West during a special art show at Wenaha Gallery, part of the festivities of Dayton Days in Dayton. Call 509-382-2124.

Comedy

Bob Zany, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Tickets: $10. Call 509-943-1173.

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.

Ki-Be All School Reunion, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Benton City Community Center, 510 8th St., Benton City.

Mule Mania & Dayton Days, Columbia County Fairgrounds, Dayton. Free. Mule & donkey competitions, chuck wagon cook off, parade, live bands, food. See website for full schedule: www.historicdayton.com. Call 509-382-4825.

PJ Masks Live!, 4 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $39.50-$49.50. This fully immersive musical production is based on eOne’s top-rated animated TV series, which airs daily on Disney Junior.

Veterans & Volunteerism - Heartland of America during WWII, Noon-1:30 p.m., Mid-Columbia Libraries — Kennewick Branch, 1620 S. Union St., Kennewick. Free. Bring Thank You cards for military, unstamped! We will ship 4U. Call 509-392-1442.

Nightlife

Debi Eng, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Jazz. Call 509-946-9328.

Eddie Manzanares, 7-10 p.m., Bookwalter Winery, 894 Tulip Lane, Richland. Call 509-627-5000.

Steve Haberman and Trish Thompson, 6:30-9 p.m., Mezzo Thai Fusion, 110 Gage Blvd., Richland. Free. Call 509-947-5909.

Tri Cities Finest Hip Hop, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Featuring Nobi C2B LOUD! & Roque. Call 509-946-9328.

Dance

Afternoon Ballroom Dancing, 1-4 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Cost: $7. Dance or listen to your favorite tunes with live swing music. Call 509-946-6276.

Misc.

Mule Mania & Dayton Days, Columbia County Fairgrounds, Dayton. Free. Mule & donkey competitions, chuck wagon cook off, parade, live bands, food. See website for full schedule: www.historicdayton.com. Call 509-382-4825.

Pacific Northwest Mustang Club 38th Annual Car Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Columbia Point Marina Park, 660 Columbia Point Drive, Richland. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Call 509-628-0556.

Music

Garratt Wilkin and the Parrotheads, 5-10 p.m., Clover Island Inn, 435 Clover Island Dr., Kennewick. Tickets: $20 in advance. $25 day of show. Kick off summer with a celebration of Jimmy Buffett’s music. 21 and over. Call 509-586-0541.

Misc.

Veterans & Volunteerism - Heartland of America during WWII, 8-9:30 a.m., LDS Church — 515 S. Union Ave., Kennewick. Free.You may know the WWII secret of Hanford, but you may not know another secret of WWII from the heartland of America. Bring Thank You cards for military, unstamped! We will ship 4U. Call 509-392-1442.

This story was originally published May 17, 2018 at 4:24 PM with the headline "Tri-City things to do for May 18-28."