Mid-Columbia events Feb. 27-March 8
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.
Colorblind, 9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $5. Call 509-943-1173.
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.
Baja Dunes, 7 p.m., Barnard Griffin Wine Bar & Eatery, 878 Tulip Lane, Richland. Call 509-627-0266.
Benson Brooks Band, electric/acoustic duo, 7 p.m., Barley’s BrewHub, 3320 W. Kennewick Ave. Call 509-221-1534.
Jared Olivas/Tigerface/Get Em Tiger/Holly Barkem, indie, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
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
Dance
Live jazz and dancing, 1-4 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Cost: $7 members, $10 nonmembers. Call 509-586-7609.
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.
mon• Mar. 2
Music
Kawehi, Hawaiian independent artist known for her live shows as a one-woman band, 7-9 p.m., Main Street Studios, 207 W. Main St., Walla Walla. Cost: $18-$23. Call 509-520-6451.
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• Mar. 3
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.
Trivia Night, 7 p.m., Barley’s BrewHub, 3320 W. Kennewick Ave. It’s free to play, and the winning team gets a $25 gift card. Call 509-221-1534.
wed• Mar. 4
Nightlife
Wednesday Night Magical Musician’s Circle, hosted by Pamela Thomas-Martin, 6-10 p.m., American Legion Post #34, 1029 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Acoustic-based jam with full PA, lights, sound tech. Open to members and guests. Call 509-545-1200.
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.
thu
Comedy
Vince Valenzuela, 8 and 9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $10. Call 509-943-1173.
Dance
Noche Candela, 8 p.m., The Roxy Bar, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. Call 509-491-1870.
Nightlife
Wabi Sabi, jazz fusion, 10 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Arts
Art Walk, 5-9 p.m., historic downtown Kennewick. Call 509-582-7221.
Theater
Fiddler on the Roof, 6:30 p.m., Christ the King School, 1122 Long Ave., Richland. Admission: $5 adults, $3 seniors and students. Call 509-946-6158.
fri• Mar. 6
Comedy
Vince Valenzuela, 8 and 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.
Nightlife
Dan Myers Musical Mystery Tour, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
The Henhouse Prowlers, bluegrass, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. 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
Fiddler on the Roof, 6:30 p.m., Christ the King School, 1122 Long Ave., Richland. Admission: $5 adults, $3 seniors and students. Call 509-946-6158.
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.
Fundraiser
Cancer benefit with silent auction for Renee Kilgore, 5-8 p.m., American Legion Post #115, 908 Dale St., Benton City. Auction ends at 8 p.m. March 7. Call 509-588-5853.
sat• Mar. 7
Comedy
Maryellen Hooper, 7 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Cost: $50-$85. Call 509-529-6500.
Vince Valenzuela, 8 and 9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $10. Call 509-943-1173.
Dance
BYU Theater Ballet: Fairy Tales and Fantasy, 3 and 7:30 p.m., Hanford High School auditorium, 450 Hanford St., Richland. Fairy Tales and Fantasy will feature a medley of classical ballet excerpts from Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Raymonda and Swan Lake. Each performance includes a pre-show Prince and Princess Party, where the young and young-at-heart can come dressed in their favorite prince or princess costume to meet and take photos with the ballet company. Cost: $10. Tickets: Far West Books in Kennewick and Dance Boutique in Richland. Call 509-375-3462.
Music
Evening of Celtic Music, 7 p.m., Columbia Basin College, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Cost: $17 adults, $15 seniors and children 11 and under. Call 509-547-0511.
Nightlife
Kenny Day, guitarist/singer/songwriter, 5 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.
High-Noon Rap Battles: Apex, 9 p.m., Ray’s Golden Lion, 1353 George Washington Way, Richland. Cover: $10-$15. Call 509-946-0606.
Blue Lotus, rock/bluegrass/funk, 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., IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System 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
Twelfth Night, 3 and 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.
Fiddler on the Roof, 6:30 p.m., Christ the King School, 1122 Long Ave., Richland. Admission: $5 adults, $3 seniors and students. Call 509-946-6158.
Fundraiser
Cancer benefit with silent auction and spaghetti feed for Renee Kilgore, 5-8 p.m., American Legion Post #115, 908 Dale St., Benton City. Auction is 5-8 p.m.; spaghetti feed is 5-7 p.m. Call 509-588-5853.
Misc.
Sons of Norway annual Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner, noon-1:30 p.m. and 2-3:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 418 N. Yelm St., Kennewick. Cost: $10-$20. Call 509-783-6108.
Tri-Cities on Tap, 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m., Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 South Oak St., Kennewick. Tasting event features two sessions with live music, a free sampling glass, food vendors,and more than 100 beers to taste. Cost: $35. Call 509-586-9211.
sun• Mar. 8
Music
Ballroom dancing, 1-4 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Cost: $7. Call 509-735-8553.
This story was originally published February 24, 2015 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Mid-Columbia events Feb. 27-March 8."