Mid-Columbia events Feb. 20-March 1

fri• Feb. 20

Comedy

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

Dance

Ballroom dancing, 1-3:45 p.m., Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Drive, Richland. Music by the Easy Swing Dance Band. Cost: $6. Call 509-942-7529.

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

Phil Wickham concert & Scott Smiley presentation, 7 p.m., Calvary Chapel Tri-Cities Amphitheater, 10661 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick. Phil Wickham, a Contemporary Christian vocalist, songwriter and guitarist makes passionate, faith-based rock music. During the concert, Scotty Smiley, a former Tri-City resident and the Army’s first blind active-duty officer, will present an inspirational message. Cost: $15 advance, $20 day of show. Call 509-736-2086.

Nightlife

Frank and Debi Eng, jazz, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Small Town Glory, best of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Jack Rothwell, 7 p.m., Barnard Griffin Wine Bar & Eatery, 878 Tulip Lane, Richland. Call 509-627-0266.

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

Altar Egos, 7:30 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Altar Egos is the hilarious story of a recently engaged couple who want a simple wedding, but then then their families get involved. Cost: $12 adults, $10 seniors and students. Call 509-786-2180.

The Sleeper, 8 p.m., Richland Players, 608 The Parkway, Richland. This dark comedy which takes the audience on a zany trek through the life of a suburban housewife finding herself while gripped by post 9/11 fear. Cost: $12-$15. Call 509-943-1991.

Fundraiser

AAUW Book Sale, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Marcus Whitman Hotel, 6 West Rose St., Walla Walla. Proceeds fund local women’s scholarships and educational programs and events. Call 509-525-2200.

Misc.

Barrels @ Brews, 3 p.m., Brews Taphouse & Growler Fills, 5426 North Road 68, Pasco. Taste beers aged in bourbon, whiskey, gin, red and white wine barrels. Food trucks and live music will be on site. Cost: $5. Call 509-380-0354.

sat• Feb. 21

Comedy

John Conroy, 8 and 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. Hosted by Noches Calientes Dance Club. Cover: $7. Call 509-943-1173.

Music

Badger Mountain Dry Band, progressive bluegrass, 7:30 p.m., Community Unitarian Church, 2819 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Cost: $9-$12. Call 509-528-2215.

Nightlife

Rocklyn Road, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

The Olson Bros Band, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Wayman Chapman, 7 p.m., Barnard Griffin Wine Bar & Eatery, 878 Tulip Lane, Richland. Call 509-627-0266.

Films

Planetarium shows, Kaluoka’hina: the Enchanted Reef at 2 p.m., Secret Lives of the Stars 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

Altar Egos, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Cost: $12 adults, $10 seniors and students. Altar Egos is the hilarious story of a recently engaged couple who want a simple wedding, but then then their families get involved. Call 509-786-2180.

The Sleeper, 8 p.m., Richland Players, 608 The Parkway, Richland. This dark comedy which takes the audience on a zany trek through the life of a suburban housewife finding herself while gripped by post 9/11 fear. Cost: $12-$15. Call 509-943-1991.

Fundraiser

Annual Wine Fete, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Meadow Springs Country Club, 700 Country Club Road, Richland. Benefits the Children’s Developmental Center. Call 509-627-2234.

AAUW Book Sale, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Marcus Whitman Hotel, 6 West Rose St., Walla Walla. Proceeds fund local women’s scholarships and educational programs and events. Call 509-525-2200.

sun• Feb. 22

Dance

Ballroom dancing, 1-4 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Cost: $7. Music by Columbia River Dance Band. Call 509-735-8553.

Theater

The Sleeper, 2 p.m., Richland Players, 608 The Parkway, Richland. This dark comedy which takes the audience on a zany trek through the life of a suburban housewife finding herself while gripped by post 9/11 fear. Cost: $12-$15. Call 509-943-1991.

Fundraiser

AAUW Book Sale, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Marcus Whitman Hotel, 6 West Rose St., Walla Walla. Proceeds fund local women’s scholarships and educational programs and events. Call 509-525-2200.

2015 Oscar Party, 2:30-4 p.m. Out and About, 327 W. Lewis St., Pasco. Red Carpet-style party includes dinner, champagne and silent auction. Watch the Oscars in style and be entertained throughout the evening. Event to benefit Mid-Columbia Pride. Cost: $20 per person or $30 per couple in advance; $25 per person day of event. Call 509-543-3796.

mon• Feb. 23

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.

tue• Feb. 24

Dance

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

Nightlife

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

wed• Feb. 25

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., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

thu• Feb. 26

Comedy

Jon Reep, 8 and 9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $20. 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.

Nightlife

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

The Millionaires Club, rockabilly/R&B, 10 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

fri• Feb. 27

Comedy

Jon Reep, 8 and 9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $20. 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.

Music

Cindy McKay, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

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

BlueZette, 7 p.m., Barnard Griffin Wine Bar & Eatery, 878 Tulip Lane, Richland. Call 509-627-0266.

Kelli Schaefer (from Portland), singer/songwriter, 8-11 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Cost: $15 adults, $10 students. Call 509-529-6500.

Films

Planetarium shows, Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope 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.

Theater

Twelfth Night, 7 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night is a comedic romp featuring mistaken identities and romantic subplots. Cost: $7-$13. Call 509-943-6027.

The Sleeper, 8 p.m., Richland Players, 608 The Parkway, Richland. This dark comedy which takes the audience on a zany trek through the life of a suburban housewife finding herself while gripped by post 9/11 fear. Cost: $12-$15. Call 509-943-1991.

Misc.

LIGO Public Tour, 3-5 p.m., LIGO Hanford Observatory, Richland. Tour one of two gravitational wave observatory sites in the U.S., includes a presentation about LIGO’s research and a walking tour of the facility. Call 509-372-8106.

sat• Feb. 28

Comedy

Jon Reep, 8 and 9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $20. Call 509-943-1173.

Music

Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project. 7:30 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Cost: $22-$27. Call 509-529-6500.

Nightlife

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

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

Baja Dunes, 7 p.m., Barnard Griffin Wine Bar & Eatery, 878 Tulip Lane, Richland. Call 509-627-0266.

Arts

Diving In Deep: Watercolor Textures & Techniques, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Chris Blevins and Suzi Vitulli Workshop, 618 Lago Vista Drive, Richland. Cost: $100. Registration: www.eventbrite.com

Black History Month, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Drive, Richland. Youth storytime and closing reception. Call 509-942-7454.

Films

Planetarium shows, Cell! Cell! Cell! at 2 p.m., The Life of Trees 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 Sleeper, 8 p.m., Richland Players, 608 The Parkway, Richland. This dark comedy which takes the audience on a zany trek through the life of a suburban housewife finding herself while gripped by post 9/11 fear. Cost: $12-$15. Call 509-943-1991.

Twelfth Night, 3 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night is a comedic romp featuring mistaken identities and romantic subplots. Cost: $7-$13. Call 509-943-6027.

Misc.

Murder Mystery Weekend, 10 a.m. Feb. 28-March 1, The Weinhard Hotel, 235 E. Main Street, Dayton. Cost: $259 per couple per room. Call 509-382-4032.

Happily Never After, murder-mystery night, 5-7 p.m., Richland Moose Lodge 1716, 5828 W. Van Giesen St., West Richland. Dinner is by donation. All ages.

sun• Mar. 1

Arts

Wine and Watercolors: “Roots of Life,” 1-3:30 p.m., Anelare Winery, 19205 N. McBee Road, Benton City. Cost: $45. Call 509-521-8926.

Theater

The Sleeper, 2 p.m., Richland Players, 608 The Parkway, Richland. This dark comedy which takes the audience on a zany trek through the life of a suburban housewife finding herself while gripped by post 9/11 fear. Cost: $12-$15. Call 509-943-1991.

This story was originally published February 16, 2015 at 12:06 PM with the headline "Mid-Columbia events Feb. 20-March 1."