Tri-City things to do for Aug 31-Sept. 9

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Comedy

Patrick Garrity, 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, “Secrets of the Sun”, 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.

Misc.

Sunset at Southridge, 5:30-8 p.m., Southridge Sports & Events Complex, 2901 Southridge Blvd., Kennewick. Free. Live entertainment and kids activities. Every food vendor offers a $7 dinner special that includes a free carousel ride.

2018 Tri-Cities Salsa Congress, 10 p.m.-3 a.m., Red Lion Hotel Columbia Center, 1101 N. Columbia Center Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $45-$109. An event where dancers of all ages and levels can come together and participate in dance workshops, evening social dancing, and performances. Register online at www.tricitiessalsacongress.com.

Music

Tumbleweed Music Festival, 6:30-10 p.m., Howard Amon Park, Richland. Over 100 performances by musicians from throughout the Pacific Northwest. Listen, sing and dance to folk music, sea chanteys, bluegrass, blues, Celtic music, and more. All events are free except the Saturday evening concert and Sunday dance. Info: www.tumbleweedfest.com.

Nightlife

BASS FACE Fridays, 9-11 p.m., Establishment 323, 2107 W 4th Ave., Kennewick. Free. Come make new friends, play some Beer Pong, enjoy some live mixing, have a boogie on our Dance floor & more! Call 509-212-3560.

Dave Matthews Band, 5 p.m., Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Rd. Northwest, George. Tickets: $49.50-$115.

Gregory Rawlins, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Rawlins’ influences draw from a mash-up of classic rock, early country music, and the Seattle grunge wave of the early 1990s’ genres. Call 509-946-9328.

The Side Project, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Tagaris, 844 Tulip Ln., Richland. Free. Call 509-628-0020.

Sister Speak/Eddie Kramer/Chris Baron, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Acoustic Pop/Americana from CA. Call 509-946-9328.

Theater

‘The Odd Couple’, 8 p.m., Richland Players, 608 the Parkway, Richland. The female version of Neil Simon’s hilarious contemporary comic classic. Cost: $12 for seniors, students and military; $15 for adults.

Art

Gail Roadhouse Artist Reception, noon-2 p.m., Tucannon Cellars, 40504 Demoss Rd., Benton City. Call 509-545-9588.

Comedy

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

Dance

Y2K Millennium Party, 10 p.m.-midnight, Out and About, 327 W. Lewis St., Pasco. Cover: $10. It’s all the music you loved before you were cool. Featuring Jello shots, prizes, drinks and dancing. Call 509-543-3796.

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.

2018 Tri-Cities Salsa Congress, 11 a.m.-3 a.m., Red Lion Hotel Columbia Center, 1101 N. Columbia Center Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $45-$109. An event where dancers of all ages and levels can come together and participate in dance workshops, evening social dancing, and performances. Register online at www.tricitiessalsacongress.com.

Music

Tumbleweed Music Festival, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Howard Amon Park, 900 Amon Park Rd. N, Richland. Over 100 performances by musicians from throughout the Pacific Northwest. Listen, sing and dance to folk music, sea chanteys, bluegrass, blues, Celtic music, and more. All events are free except the Saturday evening concert and Sunday dance. Info: www.tumbleweedfest.com.

Nightlife

Bent on Blues, 7-10 p.m., Chicken Shack Tri-Cities, 4390 Van Giesen St., Richland. No cover. Call 509-947-5909.

Block Party, 4-10 p.m., Brewminatti, 713 6th St., Prosser. Tickets: General Admission $40; Early Bird $30. An all-day outdoor music festival in Historic Downtown Prosser. Food trucks, beer and wine vendors, kids activities and great music.

Karaoke with Amber Bamber, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.

The Side Project, 7-9 p.m., Tagaris, 844 Tulip Ln., Richland. Free. Call 509-628-0020.

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

Theater

‘The Odd Couple’, 8 p.m., Richland Players, 608 the Parkway, Richland. The female version of Neil Simon’s hilarious contemporary comic classic. Cost: $12 for seniors, students and military; $15 for adults.

Misc.

2018 Tri-Cities Salsa Congress, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Columbia Center, 1101 N. Columbia Center Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $45-$109. Register online at www.tricitiessalsacongress.com.

Fiesta Party Class with Chef Frank Magana, noon-2 p.m., Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center, 2140 Wine Country Rd., Prosser. Tickets: $45. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 509-786-1000.

Music

Tumbleweed Music Festival, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Howard Amon Park, 900 Amon Park Rd. N, Richland. Over 100 performances by musicians from throughout the Pacific Northwest. Listen, sing and dance to folk music, sea chanteys, bluegrass, blues, Celtic music, and more. All events are free except the Saturday evening concert and Sunday dance. Info: www.tumbleweedfest.com.

Misc.

Labor Day Picnic, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Columbia Park, 5111 Columbia Park Trail, Kennewick. Free. BBQ hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, chips, drinks, cotton candy, ice cream, live music, bounce houses, car and bike show. Call 509-366-6702.

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.

Introduction to TapDance, 1-2 p.m., Tri-Cities Academy of Ballet and Music, 21 Aaron Dr., Richland. Cost: 1st class free; $12 a class. Open to all ages. Call 509-375-1898.

Film

Live Cinema: “Romeo and Juliet” - Royal Shakespeare Company, 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.

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

First Thursday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m., Gallery Underground, 101 W Kennewick Ave., Kennewick. Greg Ashby demonstrating acrylic painting. Call 509-539-5459.

Comedy

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

Misc.

Geeks Who Drink, pub trivia, 8 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.

Sports

Seattle Thunderbirds vs. Spokane Chiefs, 3 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $10.

Kootenay Ice vs. Tri-City Americans, 7:05 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $10.

Art

KHS Alumni Artists Show/Sale & TC Cancer Center Fundraiser, 5-8 p.m., 2715 Leslie Rd., Richland. Call 509-627-1154.

Comedy

Jay Hollingsworth, 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.

Books & Vines benefiting The Children’s Reading Foundation, 5:30-9 p.m., Bookwalter Winery, 874 Tulip Lane, Richland. Tickets: $150 person; $1200 table sponsorship. Call 509-222-7323.

Clams & Blues, 5:30-10 p.m., The Edge Steakhouse, 314 Underwood St., Kennewick. Tickets: $100 per person; $750 for table of eight. Clam buffet dinner and live music and dancing by Blues Band Tuck Foster and the Tumbling Dice. Call 509-735-5559.

Nightlife

Andru Gomez, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Tagaris, 844 Tulip Ln., Richland. Free. Call 509-628-0020.

Karl Blau, 7-10 p.m., Brewminatti, 713 6th St., Prosser. Tickets: $14 advance; $19 day of show.

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

World’s Finest, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Sports

Portland Winterhawks vs Tri-City Americans, 7:05 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $10.

Seattle Thunderbirds vs. Kootenay Ice, 3 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $10.

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

‘The Odd Couple’, 8 p.m., Richland Players, 608 the Parkway, Richland. The female version of Neil Simon’s hilarious contemporary comic classic. Cost: $12 for seniors, students and military; $15 for adults.

Art

KHS Alumni Artists Show/Sale & TC Cancer Center Fundraiser, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 2715 Leslie Rd., Richland. Call 509-627-1154.

Comedy

Jay Hollingsworth, 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.

‘I’ll Push You’, 7-8:30 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Tickets: $15 reserved seating; $10 students. This documentary covers the struggle of the 35-day, 500-mile wheelchair journey of two best friends across mountains, deserts, hills, and valleys and features perspectives from family and friends. Call 509-529-6500.

Misc.

STEAM Family Fun Workshop: “WEATHER”, 10 a.m.-12 a.m., The Reach, 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland. Tickets: $10 adults; $6 seniors, military and students; 5 and under and Reach members free. Fun activities using science, technology, engineering, art and math to measure and predict the weather and learn about the atmosphere. Call 509-943-4100.

Tons of Trucks, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Peanuts Park, 109 S 4th Ave., Pasco. Call 509-545-3456.

Scouting Extravaganza 2018, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Howard Amon Park, 900 Amon Park Rd. N, Richland. Free. Call 509-438-9041.

Riverfest Tri-Cities, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Columbia Park, 5111 Columbia Park Trail, Kennewick. Free. A fun and educational family event, will feature exhibitors, vendors and entertainment to showcase all the benefits of the rivers and the hydrosystem. Call 503-547-9755.

Music

Mid-Columbia Symphony presents “Bernstein at 100”, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Richland High School, 930 Long Ave., Richland. Tickets: $10-$56. Call 509-943-6602.

Nightlife

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

Classic Rock & Cigars, 5-10 p.m., Clover Island Inn, 435 Clover Island Dr, Kennewick. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the gate. Two tribute bands playing outdoors at the Clover Island Inn in Kennewick and a huge ‘cigar bar’.

Dandu w/Wabi Sabi, 9 p.m., 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Jazz Fusion from Denver. Call 509-946-9328.

Old Dominion, 7 p.m., Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton.

Patrick McHenry, 7-10 p.m., Tagaris, 844 Tulip Ln., Richland. Free. Call 509-628-0020.

Sports

Spokane Chiefs vs Tri-City Americans, 7:05 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $10.

Kootenay Ice vs. Portland Winterhawks, 3 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Tickets: $10.

Theater

‘The Odd Couple’, 8 p.m., Richland Players, 608 the Parkway, Richland. The female version of Neil Simon’s hilarious contemporary comic classic. Cost: $12 for seniors, students and military; $15 for adults.

Dance

Argentine Tango Practica, 4-6 p.m., Salsa con Rumba, 5601 W. Clearwater Suite 110, Keenewick. Cost: $5. All skill levels are welcome. Call 831-214-3021.

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

Theater

‘The Odd Couple’, 2 p.m., Richland Players, 608 the Parkway, Richland. The female version of Neil Simon’s hilarious contemporary comic classic. Cost: $12 for seniors, students and military; $15 for adults.

This story was originally published August 30, 2018 at 12:44 PM with the headline "Tri-City things to do for Aug 31-Sept. 9."