Mid-Columbia events for Nov. 28-Dec. 7

fri• Nov. 28

Comedy

Eric Haines, 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $10. Call 509-943-1173.

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.

New Country with a Kick, 9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Call 509-943-1173.

Nightlife

Cindy McKay, 5 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Blumeadows, funk/rock/soul, 8:30 p.m., The Roxy Bar, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. Cover: $5. Call 509-491-1870.

Dirty Disco with DJ SchmeeJay, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Cover: $3. Call 509-946-9328.

Films

Planetarium shows: Dynamic Earth at 7 p.m., Columbia Basin College, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger. Call 509-542-4515.

Theater

The Rented Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Cost: $10-$12. Call 509-786-2180. The Rented Christmas is a holiday story about a man who hasn’t enjoyed a real Christmas for years, so he decides to “rent” a Christmas, complete with a tree, presents, carols, a wife and five children.

Arts

Ornament Decorating, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Reach, 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland. Cost: $5. Call 509-943-4100.

Misc.

Observatory Tour, 3 p.m., LIGO Hanford Observatory, Route 10, Richland. Call 509-372-8106.

Sports

Tri-Cities Ski Swap and Winter Gear Sale, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., TRAC, 600 Burden Blvd., Pasco. Call 509-543-2999.

Lethbridge Hurricanes at Tri-City Americans 7:05 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Call 509-737-3700.

sat• Nov. 29

Comedy

Eric Haines, 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $10. Call 509-943-1173.

Dance

Saturday Salsa, 9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $7. Call 509-943-1173.

Nightlife

Humphrey, Hartman and Cameron, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

The Poetry Assassins, (from Dayton), rock, 7:30 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Cover: $10. Call 509-529-6500.

The East Westerners, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Films

Planetarium shows: Life of Trees at 2 p.m. and Kaluoka’hina: the Enchanted Reef at 3 p.m., Columbia Basin College, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger. Call 509-542-4515.

Theater

The Rented Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Cost: $10-$12. Call 509-786-2180. The Rented Christmas is a holiday story about a man who hasn’t enjoyed a real Christmas for years, so he decides to “rent” a Christmas, complete with a tree, presents, carols, a wife and five children.

Arts

Ornament Decorating, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Reach, 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland. Cost: $5. Call 509-943-4100.

Whisks & Wine, 2-4 p.m., Chandler Reach Vineyards, 9506 West Chandler Road, Benton City. Cost: $40. Call 509-588-8800.

Fundraiser

Prosser Boys & Girls Club Festival of Trees, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center, 2140 Wine Country Road, Prosser. Semi-formal celebration will feature beer from Horse Heaven Hills Brewery, Chateau St. Michel wines and Perfect Pear hors d’oeuvres. Cost: $45. Call 509-786-1000.

Sports

Tri-Cities Ski Swap and Winter Gear Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., TRAC, 600 Burden Blvd., Pasco. Call 509-543-2999.

Portland Winterhawks at Tri-City Americans, 7:05 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Call 509-737-3700.

sun• Nov. 30

Nightlife

Coral Thief (from Denver), reggae/rock, 8:30 p.m., The Roxy Bar, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. Cover: $5. Call 509-491-1870 Coral Thief is a reggae, rock band based in Denver, CO. 11/30 8:30 p.m.

Sports

Tri-Cities Ski Swap and Winter Gear Sale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., TRAC, 600 Burden Blvd., Pasco. Call 509-543-2999.

mon• Dec. 1

Music

RoxStar Karaoke, 8:30 p.m., The Roxy Bar, 101 W. Kennewick Ave., Suite 201 (upstairs). Call 509-491-1870.

Jam Night with Vaughn Jensen, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Full backline of gear includes drums, bass amp, guitar amp, piano and PA. Call 509-946-9328.

Theater

Auditions for Altar Egos, 6:30 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Call 509-786-2180. Altar Egos is the hilarious story of a recently engaged couple who just want a “simple wedding,” and then their families get involved. Parts for eight men, nine women and one teen girl. Scripts available for three-day checkout at Pizzazz!, 1110 Meade Ave., Prosser.

tue• Dec. 2

Dance

Dance lessons for singles and couples, 5:30-7:45 p.m., Pasco Eagles (members and guests welcome), 2829 W. Sylvester St. Cost: $6. Call 509-586-7609.

Music

CBC Choir and Orchestra Concert, 7-8 p.m., Columbia Basin College, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Call 509-542-5531.

Nightlife

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

Theater

Auditions for Altar Egos, 6:30 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Call 509-786-2180. Altar Egos is the hilarious story of a recently engaged couple who just want a “simple wedding,” and then their families get involved. Parts for eight men, nine women and one teen girl. Scripts available for three-day checkout at Pizzazz!, 1110 Meade Ave., Prosser.

Arts

Holiday Ornament Painting Night, 5-7 p.m., Vineyard View Marketplace, 52 E. Vineyard Drive, Pasco. Cost: $3.50 per ornament or $6 for two. Registration is recommended to ensure there are enough ornaments. Call 509-545-1990.

wed• Dec. 3

Music

The Mary Lou and Stevie Show, retro-pop , 5:30 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Open mic, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

thuDec. 4

Comedy

Adam Ray, 8 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $15. 509-943-1173.

Dance

Noche Candela, 8 p.m., The Roxy Bar, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. Call 509-491-1870.

Girls Night Out, 9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $3 for guys after 11 p.m cover after 11 pm for guys 509-943-1173 Jokers is the place to be on Thursday night. Featuring a DJ playing your favorite Top 40. 12/4 9:30 p.m.

Music

Fall Jazz Night, 7-8 p.m., Columbia Basin College, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Call 509-542-5531.

Nightlife

Steve Carver, 5 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

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

Film

Preview screening: Downton Abbey season 5, episode 1, 6:30 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Preview is a month before the Jan. 4 U.S. broadcast. Call 509-529-6500.

Arts

Kennewick Art Walk, 5 p.m., downtown Kennewick. Call 509-582-7221.

Misc.

Winterfest 2014, 5-9 p.m., Uptown Shopping Center, Richland. Call 509-430-2151.

fri• Dec. 5

Comedy

Adam Ray, 8 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $15. 509-943-1173.

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.

New Country with a Kick, 9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Call 509-943-1173.

Music

Forte! Christmas Show, 7 p.m., Chief Joseph Middle School, 504 Wilson St., Richland. Cost: $8-$10. Tickets: Tri-Cities Academy of Ballet & Music, Richland or at the door. Call 509-307-8879.

Nightlife

Dan Myers Musical Mystery Tour, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

The Shades, 7 p.m., Thomas O’Neil Cellars, 2323 Henderson Loop, Richland. Call 253-548-4111.

Theater

Christmas Story, 7 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $13 adults, $10 seniors and students, $7 children under 13. Call 509-943-6027.

Mousetrap, 7 p.m., Southridge High School, 3320 Southridge Blvd., Kennewick. The Mousetrap follows a group of strangers — one of whom is a murderer — trapped in a boarding house during a snow storm. Cost: $8 adults, $6 students. Call 509-222-7200.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 7 p.m., Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road, Pasco. Cost: $8 advance, $10 day of show. Call 509-543-6786, ext. 5605.

Inspecting Carol, 8 p.m., Richland Players, 608 The Parkway, Richland. A man who asks to audition at a small theater is mistaken for an informant for the National Endowment for the Arts. Everyone caters to the bewildered wannabe actor, and he is given a role in their production of A Christmas Carol. More and more things go wrong as the production descends into hilarious chaos. Cost: $15 adults, $12 students and seniors. Call 509-943-1991.

sat• Dec. 6

Comedy

Adam Ray, 8 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $15. 509-943-1173.

One Night Stand Comedy Troupe featuring Adam Kessler, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Dance

Square dancing, 7-10:30 p.m., Shuffler’s Shanty, 717 N. Irving St., Kennewick. Cost: $8. Call 509-783-4222. Vern Boggs from Spokane will be calling the dance, and Kathy Boggs will be cueing the rounds. Plus begins at 7 p.m., and mainstream begins 8 pm until 10:30 pm. 12/6 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

Saturday Salsa, 9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $7. Call 509-943-1173.

Music

Forte! Christmas Show, 2 and 7 p.m., Chief Joseph Middle School, 504 Wilson St., Richland. Cost: $8-$10. Tickets: Tri-Cities Academy of Ballet & Music, Richland or at the door. Call 509-307-8879.

Nightlife

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

Theater

Christmas Story, 7 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $13 adults, $10 seniors and students, $7 children under 13. Call 509-943-6027.

Mousetrap, 7 p.m., Southridge High School, 3320 Southridge Blvd., Kennewick. The Mousetrap follows a group of strangers — one of whom is a murderer — trapped in a boarding house during a snow storm. Cost: $8 adults, $6 students. Call 509-222-7200.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 1 and 7 p.m., Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road, Pasco. Cost: $8 advance, $10 day of show. Call 509-543-6786, ext. 5605.

Inspecting Carol, 8 p.m., Richland Players, 608 The Parkway, Richland. A man who asks to audition at a small theater is mistaken for an informant for the National Endowment for the Arts. Everyone caters to the bewildered wannabe actor, and he is given a role in their production of A Christmas Carol. More and more things go wrong as the production descends into hilarious chaos. Cost: $15 adults, $12 students and seniors. Call 509-943-1991.

Misc.

Alternative Gift Fair, noon-4 p.m., Community Unitarian Church, 2819 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Call 509-545-6777.

Alliance Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Richland Alliance Church, 1400 Sanford Ave., Richland. Call 509-943-6673.

Confection Selection & Gift Emporium, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Grace United Reformed Church, 2500 W. Fourth Ave., Kennewick. Call 509-586-6657.

sun• Dec. 7

Dance

Live jazz and dancing, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Cost: $10 general, $5 members. Call 509-943-9414.

Theater

Christmas Story, 2 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $13 adults, $10 seniors and students, $7 children under 13. Call 509-943-6027.

Sports

Kootenay Ice at Tri-City Americans, 5:05 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Call 509-737-3700.

This story was originally published November 25, 2014 at 9:00 AM with the headline "Mid-Columbia events for Nov. 28-Dec. 7."