Mid-Columbia events for Jan. 30-Feb. 8
fri• Jan. 30
Comedy
Dave Williamson, 8 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. 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.-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Bill Evans and Alan Munde, banjo legends, 7:30-9:30 p.m., The Hidden Scene, 5601 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick. Cover: $15. Call 509-551-1913.
Small Town Glory, best of ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Cover: $3. Call 509-946-9328.
Theater
The Hobbit, 7 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $7-$13.
Thoroughly Modern Millie, 7:30 p.m., Hanford High School auditorium, 450 Hanford St., Richland. This fast-paced musical tells the story of a young woman from Kansas who moves to New York City to discover her place in the world. Cost: $10-$12. Call 509-967-6500.
Films
Planetarium shows, Bad Astronomy: Myths and Misconceptions at 7 p.m., Black Holes: the Other Side of Infinity at 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 5 and under. Call 509-542-4515.
sat• Jan. 31
Comedy
Dave Williamson, 8 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Call 509-943-1173.
Dance
Saturday Salsa, 9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Hosted by Noches Calientes Dance Club. Cover: $7. Call 509-943-1173.
Nightlife
Tom Gnoza, blues/rockabilly, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Los Caipirinhos, Spanish rock/reggae/ska, 9 p.m.-midnight, Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Cover: $7. Call 509-946-9328.
Films
Planetarium shows, Cell! Cell! Cell! at 2 p.m., Secrets of the Sun at 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 5 and under. Call 509-542-4515.
Theater
The Hobbit, 3 and 7 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $7-$13.
Thoroughly Modern Millie, 7:30 p.m., Hanford High School auditorium, 450 Hanford St., Richland. This fast-paced musical tells the story of a young woman from Kansas who moves to New York City to discover her place in the world. Cost: $10-$12. Call 509-967-6500.
Misc.
Night of Wishes 2015, 7 p.m., Calvary Chapel Tri-Cities Amphitheater, 10661 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick. Cost: $10-$30 for lantern packs (refreshments included). Call 509-736-2086.
sun• Feb. 1
Music
Live jazz and dancing, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Cost: $ members, $10 nonmembers. Call 509-943-9414.
Arts
Wine and Watercolors, 1-3:30 p.m., Anelare Winery, 19205 N. McBee Road, Benton City. Cost: $45 Call 509-521-8926.
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Nightlife
RoxStar Karaoke, 8:30 p.m., The Roxy Bar, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. 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 full PA. Call 509-946-9328.
Arts
Brews and Brushes with Chris Blevins: Two Hearts Melting, 6 p.m.-8:45 p.m., Barley’s BrewHub, 3320 W. Kennewick Ave. Cost: $45. Call 509-221-1534.
tue• Feb. 3
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.
Nightlife
Karaoke, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Arts
About The Book: Lit Fest, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Zinful Panini Grill and Wine Bar, 114 W. Kennewick Ave. Call 509-586-6100.
wed• Feb. 4
Dance
So You Think You Can Dance Live, 7:30 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Cost: $50-$65. Call 509-737-3723 or 509-737-3722. Info: www.yourtoyotacenter.com/
Nightlife
Mary Lou and Stevie Show, retro-pop, 5:30 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
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, with the winners taking home a $25 gift certificate. Call 509-783-4833.
Five Minutes to Love — Speed Dating, 9 p.m.-midnight, Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Theater
Thoroughly Modern Millie, 7:30 p.m., Hanford High School auditorium, 450 Hanford St., Richland. This fast-paced musical tells the story of a young woman from Kansas who moves to New York City to discover her place in the world. Cost: $10-$12. Call 509-967-6500.
thu• Feb. 5
Comedy
Portland’s Funniest Four, 8 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Call 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. Call 509-943-1173.
Music
Night At The Grammys, 7 p.m., Pasco High School’s Gregson Auditorium, 1108 N. 10th Ave., Pasco. Cost: $10-$15. Call 509-547-5581.
Vagabond Opera (from Portland), 7:30 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Cost: $28-$32. Call 509-529-6500.
Nightlife
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Wabi Sabi, jazz fusion, 10 p.m.-midnight, Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Art
ArtWalk featuring Heart + Art + Card Show at DS Watkins, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., historic downtown Kennewick. DS Watkins is at 17b N. Auburn St. Call 509-582-7221.
fri• Feb. 6
Comedy
Portland’s Funniest Four, 8 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. 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.
Music
Mastersingers & ACT Present: Noye’s Fludde, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2001 W. Kennewick Ave. Cost: $20 advance; $22 day of show, free for children. Call 509-582-9537.
Nightlife
Dan Myers Musical Mystery Tour, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
BluMeadows (from Seattle), 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Cover: $5. Call 509-946-9328.
Films
Planetarium shows, Dynamic Earth at 7 p.m., Stars of the Pharaohs at 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 5 and under. Call 509-542-4515.
Theater
Thoroughly Modern Millie, 7:30 p.m., Hanford High School auditorium, 450 Hanford St., Richland. This fast-paced musical tells the story of a young woman from Kansas who moves to New York City to discover her place in the world. Cost: $10-$12. Call 509-967-6500.
sat• Feb. 7
Comedy
Portland’s Funniest Four, 8 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Call 509-943-1173.
Dance
Saturday Salsa, 9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Hosted by Noches Calientes Dance Club. Cover: $7. Call 509-943-1173.
Music
Mastersingers & ACT Present: Noye’s Fludde, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2001 W. Kennewick Ave. Cost: $20 advance; $22 day of show, free for children. Call 509-582-9537.
Eric Johnson & Mike Stern: Eclectic Guitars, 8 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Main Street Studios, 207 W. Main St., Walla Walla. Cost: $50-$230. Tickets at Ticketfly. Call 509-520-6451.
Nightlife
Kenny Day, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Trio Subtonic (from Portland), jazz/Brazilian beats, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Films
Planetarium shows, Kaluoka’hina: the Enchanted Reef at 2 p.m., Bad Astronomy: Myths and Misconceptions at 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 5 and under. Call 509-542-4515.
Theater
Thoroughly Modern Millie, 7:30 p.m., Hanford High School auditorium, 450 Hanford St., Richland. This fast-paced musical tells the story of a young woman from Kansas who moves to New York City to discover her place in the world. Cost: $10-$12. Call 509-967-6500.
sun• Feb. 8
Music
Ballroom dancing, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Music by the Columbia River Dance Band. Cost: $7. Call 509-735-8553.
Mastersingers & ACT Present: Noye’s Fludde, 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2001 W. Kennewick Ave. Cost: $20 advance; $22 day of show, free for children. Call 509-582-9537.
This story was originally published January 27, 2015 at 9:25 AM with the headline "Mid-Columbia events for Jan. 30-Feb. 8."