Mid-Columbia events for March 20-29

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.

Misc.

Custer Spring Arts & Crafts Show, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., TRAC, Pasco. Admission: $6, good all weekend. Kids 12 and under free.

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.

50 Shades of Grape — Darker Purple, 6-9 p.m., Hamilton Cellars, 55410 N. Sunset Road, Benton City. Cost: $30 general, $25 Wine Club members. Call 509-628-8227.

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.

Misc.

Custer Spring Arts & Crafts Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., TRAC, Pasco. Admission: $6, good all weekend. Kids 12 and under free.

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.

Misc.

Custer Spring Arts & Crafts Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., TRAC, Pasco. Admission: $6, good all weekend. Kids 12 and under free.

Toastmasters International Speech Contest Preliminary, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Mid-Columbia Libraries, 1620 S. Union St., Kennewick. This speech contest is part of the world’s largest speech competition. Local Toastmasters members competing will be among more than 30,000 contestants in 126 countries vying for the title of World Champion of Public Speaking. The competition culminates with the World Championship of Public Speaking on Aug. 15 in Las Vegas. Call 509-738-9009.

mon• Mar. 23

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. 24

Music

Karaoke 9 p.m. Mar. 24 to Mar. 24, Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. 509-946-9328 Come show us what you got! Karaoke Tuesdays are a blast at The Emerald. $1 Jello shots and other fabulous drink specials. 3/24 9 p.m.

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

Fireside Sessions with Pamela Thomas-Martin, acoustic open mic in the rec room, 6-10 p.m., Moon River RV, 1970 Saint St., Richland. All ages, all genres. Call 509-392-7127.

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.

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

wed• Mar. 25

Nightlife

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

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.

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.

Arts

WSU Cougars Wet Palette Paint Party, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Gordon Estate Wine Bar, 5236 Outlet Drive, Pasco. No experience necessary; supplies provided. Cost: $35. Call 509-554-2587.

Misc.

Roll Into Spring BUNCO, 5:30 p.m., Clover Island Inn, 435 Clover Island Drive, Kennewick. Cost: $20. Call 509-586-0541. This benefit will support programs for women and girls in the community. Social begins at 5:30 pm and Dice Roll at 6 pm. Ticket price is $20 and includes snacks, drinks and prizes. For more information, email sipasco.kennewick@soroptimists.net. 3/25 5:30 p.m.

thu• Mar. 26

Comedy

Rodger Lizola, 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.

Nightlife

Wabi Sabi, jazz fusion, 10 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Talks & Readings

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: Anatomy of a Masterpiece, 7 p.m., Mid-Columbia Libraries, 1620 S. Union St., Kennewick. Led by scholar Lance Rhoades, this multimedia presentation considers how Shelley addressed some of mankind’s greatest concerns with a creation that took on a life of its own. Call 509-783-7878.

fri• Mar. 27

Comedy

Rodger Lizola, 8 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

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

Tony Woods and J.P. Benitez, Latin tunes, 7 p.m., Barnard Griffin Wine Bar & Eatery, 878 Tulip Lane, Richland. Call 509-627-0266.

Lost Dogma, indie rock from Seattle, 8:30 p.m., The Roxy Bar, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. Cover: $5. Tickets: www.ticketfly.com/event/788161. Call 509-491-1870.

Los Caipirinhos, Spanish rock/reggae/ska, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Films

Planetarium shows, Black Holes: the Other Side of Infinity at 7 p.m., Bad Astronomy: Myths and Misconceptions 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.

Misc.

LIGO Public Tour, 3-5 p.m., LIGO Hanford Observatory, Route 10, Richland. Tour one of two gravitational wave observatory sites in the U.S. Call 509-372-8106.

sat• Mar. 28

Comedy

Rodger Lizola, 8 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $10. Call 509-943-1173.

Nightlife

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

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

Earth Hour Acoustic Jam hosted by Pamela Thomas-Martin & Go Green Tri-Cities, 8 p.m., Crow’s Nest Bar and Grill, 435 Clover Island Drive, Kennewick. All ages; all styles. Call 509-205-0330.

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

Films

Planetarium shows, Oasis in Space 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.

Misc.

Pooch and Pal Run & Walk, 9-11:30 a.m., Columbia Park Marina, 1776 Columbia Park Trail, Richland. There will be a 1-mile and 5K run or walk with or without your pooch along the river. All proceeds will go to Pet Over Population Prevention. Cost: $25 with a shirt; $20 without a shirt. Register: www.popptricities.org. Call 509-375-1342 or 509-947-4982 or email khobbick@charter.net.

Free Family Fun Poultry Event, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Benton Franklin Fair Associates, 1500 South Oak St., Kennewick. Call 509-582-6436.

sun• Mar. 29

Concert

Colin Hay, 8-11 p.m., Main Street Studios, 207 W. Main St., Walla Walla. Cost: $35-$160. Call 509-520-6451.

Art

Wet Palette Paint Party — Heartstrings, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Market Vineyards, 1950 Keene Road, Richland. No experience necessary; supplies provided. Cost: $35. Call 509-554-2587.

This story was originally published March 17, 2015 at 2:26 PM with the headline "Mid-Columbia events for March 20-29."