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Things to Do: Mid-Columbia events for July 29-Aug. 7

The Tri-City band Night Argent will perform July 29 in Pasco.
The Tri-City band Night Argent will perform July 29 in Pasco. Courtesy of Jade Ehlers

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fri | Jul 29

Comedy

Keith Nelson, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10. Call 509-943-1173.

Dance

Open Dance Fridays, swing/country/ballroom, 6-9 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St. Cost: $6. Call 509-586-7609.

Nightlife

Skybound Blue, harmony-driven American, 7 p.m., Brewminatti, 713 Sixth St., Prosser. Cost: $10 in advance; $15 day of show. Call 509-786-2269.

Classical Harp Evenings, 7-9 p.m., Barnard Griffin Winery, 878 Tulip Lane, Richland. No cover. Call 509-627-0266.

The Firesides, ’50s and ’60s rock and country, 7-9 p.m., 3 Eyed Fish Wine Bar, 1970 Keene Road, Richland. No cover. Call 509-628-3255.

Tagaris Summer Music Series, 7-10 p.m., Tagaris, 844 Tulip Lane, Richland. No cover. Call 509-628-1619.

Night Argent, 8:30-11 p.m., The Scarlet Room, 2820 N. Road 72, Pasco. No cover.

3rd Half, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Foolish Fortune, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. No cover. Call 509-943-1173.

Music

Josh Gracin, 7-9:45 p.m., John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland. Cost: $15 in advance; $20 at the gate. Call 509-942-7462.

Art

Art in the Park, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Howard Amon Park, 900 Amon Park Road, Richland. Free. Artists of all varieties will be festival that attracts artists from across the U.S. Shuttle available from Fran Rish stadium for small fee.

Film

Planetarium shows, Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity, 7 p.m., and Cell! Cell! Cell!, 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

‘An Evening of Insanity,’ One Act Play Festival, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Little Theatre of Walla Walla, 1130 E. Sumach. Cost: $10. Call 509-529-3683.

Misc.

HAPO Columbia Cup & Air Show (Water Follies), Columbia River, 8 a.m. For tickets information, go to www.waterfollies.com. Viewing areas and Kids Zones set up on Benton and Franklin county sides of the river.

Over the River Air Show, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Columbia River on Benton and Franklin county sides.

Screaming Buffalo Wing-Eating Contest, 6-7 p.m., Wingman Birdz & Brewz, 230 E. Main St., Walla Walla. No cover.

sat | Jul 30

Comedy

Keith Nelson, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10. Call 509-943-1173.

Nightlife

Wine & Piano at Ms. Rhoda’s Wine Garden with Rick Eaton, 6-9 p.m., Ms. Rhoda’s Wine Garden, 702 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-792-8705.

Wabi Sabi, jazz fusion, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Salsa Saturday, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $7.

Art

Hunt & Gather Vintage in the Park Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland. Free. Antiques, collectibles, unique treasures, repurposed and more.

Art in the Park, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Howard Amon Park, 900 Amon Park Road, Richland. Free. Artists of all varieties will be festival that attracts artists from across the U.S. Shuttle available from Fran Rish stadium for small fee.

Film

Planetarium shows, IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System, 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.

Theater

‘An Evening of Insanity,’ One Act Play Festival, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Little Theatre of Walla Walla, 1130 E. Sumach. Cost: $10. Call 509-529-3683.

Misc.

HAPO Columbia Cup & Air Show (Water Follies), Columbia River, 8 a.m. For tickets information, go to www.waterfollies.com. Viewing areas and Kids Zones set up on Benton and Franklin county sides of the river.

Over the River Air Show, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Columbia River on Benton and Franklin county sides.

Heart & Soul Summer Soiree, 7 p.m., Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Drive. Cost: $60. Admission includes one drink ticket. Buy tickets at 509-460-1766 or wendy@midcolumbiamastersingers.org.

sun | July 31

Misc.

HAPO Columbia Cup & Air Show (Water Follies), Columbia River, 8 a.m. For tickets information, go to www.waterfollies.com. Viewing areas and Kids Zones set up on Benton and Franklin county sides of the river.

Over the River Air Show, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Columbia River on Benton and Franklin county sides.

mon | Aug. 1

Music

Jam night with Vaughn Jensen, 8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

tue | Aug. 2

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.

Nightlife

Amber & Amber Show, karaoke, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.

wed | Aug. 3

Nightlife

Wednesday Night Musician’s Circle, 5 p.m., American Legion Post #34, 1029 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. No cover.

The Mary Lou and Stevie Show, 6-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Thunder on the Island presents Fallout, rock ‘n’ roll cover band, 6-9 p.m., Clover Island Inn, 435 Clover Island Drive, Kennewick. Free. Food will be available to purchase.

Karaoke, 9 p.m., The Roxy Bar, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. Call 509-438-3425.

Karaoke, 9 p.m., The Dugout, 7111 Burden Blvd., Pasco. No cover.

Misc.

Barnard Griffin Farmer Market, noon-3 p.m., Barnard Griffin Winery, 878 Tulip Lane, Richland.

thu | Aug. 4

Comedy

Thai Rivera, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10. Call 509-943-1173.

Nightlife

Steve Carver, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.

Live @ 5 concert series featuring Fallout, 5-9 p.m., John Dam Plaza, 1815 George Washington Way, Richland. Free. Event features food and retail booths, a beer and wine garden for adults and a Kid Zone.

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.

The Knutzen Brothers, 8 p.m., The Dugout, 7111 Burden Blvd., Pasco. No cover.

Girls Night Out, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $3 for men after 11 p.m.

45th Street Brass Band, funk/soul/brass from Seattle, 10 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Film

Planetarium shows, Oasis in Space, 10 a.m., and Secret Lives of Stars, 11 a.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

‘Musical of Musicals (The Musical)’ dinner theater, 5:30 p.m., Columbia Basin College theater, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Cost: $100. Production is a parody melodrama in the style of well-known musicals. Call 509-542-5531.

Misc.

1st Thursday Kennewick, 5-8 p.m., downtown Kennewick, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. Free. Join merchants and artists for music, art, food, fun and shopping. Call 509-582-0200. The farmers market is from 4 to 8 p.m.

Creation Festival, Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 S. Oak St., Kennewick. Large Christian music event includes also includes speakers, authors and other activities. Info, including prices: www.creationfest.com.

fri | Aug. 5

Comedy

Thai Rivera, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10. Call 509-943-1173.

Dance

Ballroom Dancing, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Drive. Cost: $6-$10. Call 509-946-5385.

Music

Special Event

Dan Myers (The Sonic Shaman), 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.

Tagaris Summer Music Series, 7-10 p.m., Tagaris, 844 Tulip Lane, Richland. No cover. Call 509-628-1619.

Atash, quartet from Austin, Texas, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Cost: $10. Call 509-946-9328.

Film

Planetarium shows, Supervolcanoes, 7 p.m., and Dynamic Earth, 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

‘Musical of Musicals (The Musical)’ dinner theater, 5:30 p.m., Columbia Basin College theater, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Cost: $100. Production is a parady melodrama in the style of well-known musicals. Call 509-542-5531.

‘An Evening of Insanity,’ One Act Play Festival, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Little Theatre of Walla Walla, 1130 E. Sumach. Cost: $10. Call 509-529-3683.

Misc.

Metalwolf Music Festival , takes place at multiple Richland venues like the fingernail stage, Howard Amon Park, Confluent, Paper Street and the Emerald of Siam. Event includes more than 20 bands, punk swap meet, art shows and independent film showcase. Details: www.metalwolffestival.com.

Creation Festival, Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 S. Oak St., Kennewick. Large Christian music event includes also includes speakers, authors and other activities. Info, including prices: www.creationfest.com.

Death Cafe Tri Cities, 7-9 p.m., MyFroYo, 2500 W. Kennewick Ave. An open discussion, not grief recovery, about death and dying. Space is limited; RSVP advised. Reply to personalknits@gmail.com.

sat | Aug. 6

Comedy

Thai Rivera, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10. Call 509-943-1173.

Nightlife

Kenny Day, R&B/soul, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Wine & Piano at Ms. Rhoda’s Wine Garden with Rick Eaton, 6-9 p.m., Ms. Rhoda’s Wine Garden, 702 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-792-8705.

Salsa Saturday, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $7.

Film

Planetarium shows, The Little Star That Could, 2 p.m., and Kaluoka’hina: the Enchanted Reef, 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

‘Musical of Musicals (The Musical)’ dinner theater, 5:30 p.m., Columbia Basin College theater, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Cost: $100. Production is a parady melodrama in the style of well-known musicals. Call 509-542-5531.

Misc.

Metalwolf Music Festival , takes place at multiple Richland venues like the fingernail stage, Howard Amon Park, Confluent, Paper Street and the Emerald of Siam. Event includes more than 20 bands, punk swap meet, art shows and independent film showcase. Details: www.metalwolffestival.com.

Creation Festival, Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 S. Oak St., Kennewick. Large Christian music event includes also includes speakers, authors and other activities. Info, including prices: www.creationfest.com.

‘An Evening of Insanity,’ One Act Play Festival, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Little Theatre of Walla Walla, 1130 E. Sumach. Cost: $10. Call 509-529-3683.

This story was originally published July 28, 2016 at 2:43 PM with the headline "Things to Do: Mid-Columbia events for July 29-Aug. 7."

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