Mid-Columbia events for March 13-22
fri• Mar. 13
Comedy
Seattle Theatresports!, 7:30 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Seattle’s longest-running show puts two teams ofimprovisers in a competition of wits scored by a panel of judges. Cost: $25. Call 509-529-6500.
Benjie Wright and Parker Lang, 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
Gregory Rawlins, rock/country/grunge, 5 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.
Gypsy Lumberjacks (from Minnesota), acoustic Americana, 8:30 p.m., The Roxy Bar, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. Cover: $5. Tickets: www.ticketfly.com/event/788143. Call 509-491-1870.
pigWar, psychedelic soul, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Cost: $3. Call 509-946-9328.
Films
Planetarium shows, Black Holes: the Other Side of Infinity at 7 p.m., Secrets of the Sun 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
Treasure Island, 7 p.m., Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road, Pasco. Cost: $10 advance, $12 day of show. Call 509-543-6786.
Rogers & Hammerstein’s State Fair, 7 p.m., Enterprise Middle School, 5200 Paradise Way, West Richland. Cost: $7 adults, $5 children and students. Call 509-967-6200.
Misc.
Tri-Cities Spring Antique Show with a Twist of Vintage, 4-8 p.m., Southridge Sports and Events Complex, 2901 Southridge Blvd., Kennewick. Cost: $7 adults, free for kids 12 and under. Call 509-585-2301. Info: roxytheatreantiques.com
sat• Mar. 14
Comedy
Benjie Wright and Parker Lang, 8 and 9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $10. Call 509-943-1173.
Nightlife
Three Rivers Saxtette, 5 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Eddie Manzanares, 7 p.m., Barnard Griffin Wine Bar & Eatery, 878 Tulip Lane, Richland. Call 509-627-0266.
Fruition, folk/soul.rock, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Films
Planetarium shows, Oasis in Space at 2 p.m., Cell! Cell! Cell! 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
Treasure Island, 7 p.m., Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road, Pasco. Cost: $10 advance, $12 day of show. Call 509-543-6786.
Rogers & Hammerstein’s State Fair, 7 p.m., Enterprise Middle School, 5200 Paradise Way, West Richland. Cost: $7 adults, $5 children and students. Call 509-967-6200.
Fundraiser
Walla Walla Choral Society Karaoke, 7:30 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Belt out your favorite tunes, karaoke style, on the stage at the Gesa Power House Theatre. Event benefits the Walla Walla Choral Society. Cost: $40. Call 509-529-6500.
Misc.
Tri-Cities Spring Antique Show with a Twist of Vintage, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Southridge Sports and Events Complex, 2901 Southridge Blvd., Kennewick. Cost: $7 adults, free for kids 12 and under. Call 509-585-2301. Info: roxytheatreantiques.com
LIGO Public Tour, 1:30-3:30 p.m., LIGO Hanford Observatory, Richland. Tour one of two gravitational wave observatory sites in the U.S. Call 509-372-8106.
Tri City Rabbit Association Rabbit and Cavy Show, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 South Oak St., Kennewick. Call 509-460-0375.
mon• Mar. 16
Nightlife
RoxStar Karaoke, 8:30 p.m., The Roxy Bar, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. Full PA system. 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. 17
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
Music
Columbia Basin Concert Band with the Southridge High School Wind Ensemble, 7 p.m., Columbia Basin College, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Call 509-547-0511.
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. 18
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• Mar. 19
Comedy
Don Frost, 8 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. Beginners welcome. Salsa lessons from 8-9 p.m. Call 509-491-1870.
Music
Robert Richardson Recital, 7 p.m., Columbia Basin College, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Concert features finalists for the Robert Richardson Memorial scholarships. Call 509-547-0511.
Nightlife
Wabi Sabi, jazz fusion, 10 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Talks & Readings
Presentation: The Black Paratroopers in Washington state, 7 p.m., Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Drive, Richland. Call 509-942-7454.
Theater
Mamma Mia, 7:30 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Call 509-737-3700.
fri• Mar. 20
Comedy
Don Frost, 8 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 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.
Nightlife
Mark Reeder and Steve Cary, original acoustic fusion, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Simba and the Exceptional Africans, afrobeat/reggae/jazz, 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.
Arts
Gerber Daisy Wet Palette Paint Party, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Market Vineyards, 1950 Keene Road, Richland. Cost: $35. Call 509-554-2587.
Theater
Treasure Island, 7 p.m., Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road, Pasco. Cost: $10 advance, $12 day of show. Call 509-543-6786.
Rogers & Hammerstein’s State Fair, 7 p.m., Enterprise Middle School, 5200 Paradise Way, West Richland. Cost: $7 adults, $5 children and students. Call 509-967-6200.
Fundraiser
Variété 2015, dinner and auction, 5:30 p.m., Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Funds raised go to providing cutting-edge educational programs and resources in the community. Cost: $75 per person, $600 per table of eight. Call 509-943-8455.
sat• Mar. 21
Comedy
Don Frost, 8 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $10. Call 509-943-1173.
Music
Brandon Heath, christian/rock, 6-8 p.m., South Hills Church, 3700 W. 27th Ave., Kennewick. Cost: $10. Call 509-586-6101.
Mid-Columbia Symphony: Pomp & Romance, 7:30 p.m., Richland High School, 930 Long Ave., Richland. Concert will feature the Young Artist Winners and music by Brahms and Dvorak. Cost: $15-$50. Call 509-967-6535. Info: www.midcolumbiasymphony.org
Nightlife
Humphrey, Hartman and Cameron, 5 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.
Michael Powers Group (from New Jersey), 8:30 p.m., The Roxy Bar, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. Cover: $15. Tickets: www.ticketfly.com/event/795253. Call 509-491-1870.
Satisfi with Apophus, reggae/hip-hop, 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., The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather 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.
Arts
51st annual Spilyay-Mi Native American & Western Art Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Yakama Nation Cultural Heritage Center, 100 Spiel-yi Loop, Toppenish. Cost: $2, free for children under 10. Call 509-865-2800.
Theater
Treasure Island, 7 p.m., Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road, Pasco. Cost: $10 advance, $12 day of show. Call 509-543-6786.
Rogers & Hammerstein’s State Fair, 2 and 7 p.m., Enterprise Middle School, 5200 Paradise Way, West Richland. Cost: $7 adults, $5 children and students. Call 509-967-6200.
Fundraiser
Samplers: An Afternoon of Appetizers, Dessrts, Music and Arts, a Bells of the Desert Handbell Choir event, 2-4 p.m., Central United Protestant Church, 1124 Stevens Drive, Richland. All proceeds will go toward the purchase of a 5-octave set of handbells, handchimes and related equipment. Suggested donation: $10. Call 509-943-1143.
sun• Mar. 22
Dance
Ballroom dancing, 1-4 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Cost: $7. Call 509-735-8553.
Arts
51st annual Spilyay-Mi Native American & Western Art Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Yakama Nation Cultural Heritage Center, 100 Spiel-yi Loop, Toppenish. Cost: $2, free for children under 10. Call 509-865-2800.
This story was originally published March 10, 2015 at 7:00 AM with the headline "Mid-Columbia events for March 13-22."