Mid-Columbia events for Nov. 27-Dec. 6
fri Nov. 27
Comedy
Luke Aslocke, 8 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10.
Dance
Open dancing Fridays, swing/country/ballroom, 6-9 p.m., Pasco Eagles (members and guests welcome), 2829 W. Sylvester St. Cost: $6. Call 509-586-7609.
Friday Night Fever, with DJ Fireball, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. No cover. Call 509-943-1173.
Nightlife
Cindy McKay, 5 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.
Evan Egerer, heavy blues/rock/’70s soul, 7 p.m., Barnard Griffin Wine Bar and Eatery, 878 Tulip Lane, Richland. No cover. Call 509-627-0266.
Spirit Animals/PETS/Lingering Souls, indie, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Film
Planetarium shows, Stars of the Pharoahs, 7 p.m., and Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope, 8 p.m., Columbia Basin College’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.
Art
Open Mic Poetry Reading/Spoken Word, 6 p.m., Ms. Rhoda’s Wine Garden, 702 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cost. Call 509-713-9446.
Free Verse Friday Open Poetry Night, 7 p.m., Adventures Underground, 1391 George Washington Way, Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9893.
Special Event
Lenora Rain-Lee Good and Jane Roop book signing, 1-3 p.m., Adventures Underground, 1391 George Washington Way, Richland. No cover.
LIGO Public Tour, 3 p.m., LIGO Hanford Observatory, Highway 10, Richland. No cover. Tour one of two gravitational wave observatory sites in the U.S.
Tri-Cities Ski Swap and Winter Gear Sale, 5 p.m., TRAC, 6600 Burden Blvd., Pasco. No cover. Trade, sell or buy ski equipment.
sat Nov. 28
Comedy
Luke Aslocke, 8 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10.
Dance
Salsa Saturday, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $7. Call 509-943-1173.
Saturday Night Vibes, 9 p.m., Towne Crier, 1319 George Washington Way, Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9014.
Nightlife
Michael LeFevre, classical guitar, 5 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Bluezette, 7 p.m., Barnard Griffin Wine Bar and Eatery, 878 Tulip Lane, Richland. No cover. Group includes Steve Haberman, Trish Thompson and Cathy Kelly.
Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method, blues from Seattle, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. 509-946-9328.
Music
Dan Brubeck Quartet, 7:30 p.m., Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N. Naches Ave., Yakima. Cost: $17-$37. Dan Brubeck is the heir to jazz legacy because his father was legendary pianist and composer Dave Brubeck. Call 888-723-7660. www.theseasonsyakima.com
Alex Boye, 7:30 p.m., The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima. Cost: $26-$46.
Film
Planetarium shows, The Life of Trees, 2 p.m., and Bad Astronomy: Myths and Misconceptions, 3 p.m., Columbia Basin College’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.
Special event
Tri-Cities Ski Swap and Winter Gear Sale, 9 a.m., TRAC, 6600 Burden Blvd., Pasco. No cover. Trade, sell or buy ski equipment.
sun Nov. 29
Special event
Tri-Cities Ski Swap and Winter Gear Sale, 9 a.m., TRAC, 6600 Burden Blvd., Pasco. No cover. Trade, sell or buy ski equipment.
mon Nov. 30
Music
Jam night with Vaughn Jensen, 8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
tue Dec. 1
Dance
Dance lessons for singles and couples, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St. Cost: $6. Call 509-586-7609.
Music
CBC choir and orchestra concert, 7 p.m., Columbia Basin College, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. No cover.
wed Dec. 2
Nightlife
Mary Lou and Stevie Show, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.
Wednesday Night Musician’s Circle, 6 p.m., American Legion Post No. 34, 1029 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. No cover. Call 509-545-1200.
Are You Smarter Than a Bartender?, trivia, 7-10 p.m., Billy’s Bull Pen Tavern, 4128 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick. Teams of up to six players can participate. Winners take home a $25 gift certificate. Call 509-783-4833.
Jazz Jam with Kelin Kreider, 8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Bring your instrument or voice and join the jam. Call 509-946-9328.
Karaoke, 9 p.m., The Roxy Bar, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. Call 509-491-1870
Theater
Second City’s Holidazed & Confused, 7 p.m., Hermiston High School, 600 S. First St. Cost: $42-$47.
thu Dec. 3
Comedy
Daniel Dugar, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10.
Dance
Salsa Thursdays, 8:30 p.m., The Roxy Bar, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. Call 509-491-1870.
Girls Night Out, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. No cover for ladies. Call 509-943-1173.
Nightlife
Steve Carver, jazz pianist, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, 8-10 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.
Wabi Sabi Jazz Fusion, 10 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.
Music
Fall Jazz Night, 7 a.m., Columbia Basin College, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. No cover..
Art
Wine and Watercolors with Chris Blevins: Ornaments, 6-8 p.m., Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery, 16304 N. Dallas Road, Richland. Cost: $44-$47.
Special Event
Winter Wonderland, 5-8 p.m., Uptown Shopping Center, George Washington Way, Richland. No cover. Merchants will be participating with treats, specials, drawings, gift certificates for this old-time holiday shopping event. Includes carolers and Santa. Call 509-430-2151.
1st Thursday Kennewick, 5-8 p.m., downtown Kennewick, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. Cover. Music, art, food and shopping. Call 509-582-0200.
Theater
“It’s A Wonderful Life,” 7 p.m., , Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road, Pasco. Cost: $8; $10 day of show.
fri Dec. 4
Comedy
Daniel Dugar, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10.
Dance
Open dancing Fridays, swing/country/ballroom, 6-9 p.m., Pasco Eagles (members and guests welcome), 2829 W. Sylvester St. Cost: $6. Call 509-586-7609.
Friday Night Fever, with DJ Fireball, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. No cover. Call 509-943-1173.
Nightlife
Dan Myers Musical Mystery Tour, 5 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
The Blackberry Bushes Stringband, 7 p.m., Brewminatti, 713 Sixth St., Prosser. Cost: $12 in advance, $15 day of show.
Klozd Sirkut, livetronica from Seattle, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Groove Principal, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. No cover.
Art
Open Mic Poetry Reading/Spoken Word, 6 p.m., Ms. Rhoda’s Wine Garden, 702 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cost. Call 509-713-9446.
Free Verse Friday Open Poetry Night, 7 p.m., Adventures Underground, 1391 George Washington Way, Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9893.
Film
Planetarium shows, TBA, 7 p.m., and TBA, 8 p.m., Columbia Basin College’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.
Theater
“It’s A Wonderful Life,” 7 p.m., , Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road, Pasco. Cost: $8; $10 day of show.
Special Event
Olate Dogs, 7 p.m., The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima. Cost: $26-$76. Under the guidance of their two handlers, this group of canine performers managed to claim the top prize on America’s Got Talent.
sat Dec. 5
Comedy
Daniel Dugar, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10.
Dance
Salsa Saturday, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $7. Call 509-943-1173.
Saturday Night Vibes, 9 p.m., Towne Crier, 1319 George Washington Way, Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9014.
Nightlife
Kenny Day, 5 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
The Blackberry Bushes String Band, bluegrass/Americana from Seattle, 9 p.m. , Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Cost: $5. Call 509-946-9328.
Music
Seattle Rock Orchestra: Led Zepplin, 7:30 p.m., Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N. Naches Ave., Yakima. Cost: $20-$45. The orchestra pays homage to rock group Led Zeppelin. Info: www.theseasonsyakima.com
Laura Pattillo Christmas Concert, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2001 W. Kennewick Ave. Cost: $15. Includes a cookie reception afterward.Film
Planetarium shows, TBA, 2 p.m., and TBA, 3 p.m., Columbia Basin College’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.
Theater
“It’s A Wonderful Life,” 7 p.m., , Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road, Pasco. Cost: $8; $10 day of show.
Special Event
Annual Hermiston Festival of Trees, 6 p.m., Hermiston Conference Center, 415 Hermiston Highway. Cost: $5-$35.
sun Dec. 6
Dance
Jazz dancing and listening, 1-4 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St. Cost: $7; $10 for nonmembers. Music by the Three Rivers Saxtette Band.
Theater
Second City’s Holidazed & Confused, 7 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Cost: $42-$47.
Special Event
Caring Santa at Columbia Center, 8:30-10 a.m., Columbia Center mall, 1321 N. Columbia Center Blvd., Kennewick. A subdued and welcoming environment for children with special needs and their families to visit Santa. Reserve your spot: columbiacentercaringsanta.eventbrite.com. Call 509-783-2108.
Christmas Open House, 1-3 p.m., White Bluffs Quilt Museum, 294 Torbett St., Richland. Event includes door prizes, a sewing machine raffle and an opportunity to shop our Marketplace for locally created arts and crafts.
This story was originally published November 24, 2015 at 9:39 PM with the headline "Mid-Columbia events for Nov. 27-Dec. 6."