Mid-Columbia events for April 17-26

fri• Apr. 17

Comedy

Felipe Esparza, 8 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $15. Call 509-943-1173.

Dance

Ballroom dancing, 1-4 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.

Music

Wine & Jazz with saxophonist Chazzy Green, 6-8 p.m., Frichette Winery, 39412 N. Sunset Road, Benton City. Cost: $35, includes light appetizers and a glass of wine. Call 509-426-3227.

Nightlife

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

Vinyl Gold (from Portland), jazz-influenced funk/soul, 9 p.m., The Roxy Bar, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. Cover: $5. Tickets: www.ticketfly.com/event/788127. Call 509-491-1870.

Spirit Animals, soulful blues/psychedelic rock, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Friday Night Fever, 9:30-1:30 a.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Call 509-943-1173.

Films

Planetarium shows, Secret Lives of Stars at 7 p.m., Dynamic Earth 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

Open mic poetry reading/spoken word, 6 p.m., Ms. Rhoda’s Wine Garden, 702 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-713-9446.

Brushes and a Bottle, 5-9 p.m., Tucannon Cellars, 40504 Demoss Road, Benton City. Cost: $35.

Theater

Little Women: The Musical, 7 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $13 adults, $10 seniors and youth, $7 children under 13. Call 509-943-6027.

Gaslight Girl, a melodrama, 7:30 p.m., Hanford High School auditorium, 450 Hanford St., Richland. Cost: $5-$8. Call 509-967-6500.

CATS, a Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre production with the Mid-Columbia Ballet, 7:30 p.m., Richland High School, 930 Long Ave., Richland. Cost: $20 adults, $18 seniors, $10 students with ID and kids 12 and under. Tickets: www.mcmt.tix.com. Call 509-967-6535.

Sports

Sioux Falls Storm at Tri-Cities Fever, 7:05 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Cost: $12-$55. Call 509-737-3700.

sat• Apr. 18

Comedy

Felipe Esparza, 8 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $15. Call 509-943-1173.

Music

Tumbleweed Benefit Concert with Dan Maher and Hank Cramer, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Community Unitarian Church, 2819 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Proceeds benefit the Tumbleweed Music Festival. Cost: $11 adults, $9 students and seniors in advance; $12 adults, $10 students and seniors day of show. Call 509-528-2215. Info: www.3rfs.org

Nightlife

Jill Cohn, singer/songwriter, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Eon Sky, progressive metal, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Salsa Saturday, 9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $7. Call 509-943-1173.

Films

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

Open mic poetry reading/spoken word, 6 p.m., Ms. Rhoda’s Wine Garden, 702 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-713-9446.

Theater

Little Women: The Musical, 3 and 7 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $13 adults, $10 seniors and youth, $7 children under 13. Call 509-943-6027.

Gaslight Girl, a melodrama, 7:30 p.m., Hanford High School auditorium, 450 Hanford St., Richland. Cost: $5-$8. Call 509-967-6500.

CATS, a Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre production with the Mid-Columbia Ballet, 7:30 p.m., Richland High School, 930 Long Ave., Richland. Cost: $20 adults, $18 seniors, $10 students with ID and kids 12 and under. Tickets: www.mcmt.tix.com. Call 509-967-6535.

Misc.

Patriot Car Show and Auction, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for car show and 5-9 p.m. for auction, Liberty Christian School, 2200 Williams Blvd., Richland. Events benefit Liberty Christian School. Cost: $15. Call 509-946-0602.

Badger Mountain Wildflower Field Trip, 10 a.m., Badger Mountain Trail Head, Dallas Road, Richland. Meet at the Dallas trailhead. Call 509-460-8302 or email ernest_crediford@live.com.

ABATE of Washington Liberty Ride, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Kimo’s Sports Bar, 2696 N. Columbia Center Blvd., Richland. Cost: $20. Call 509-205-1913.

Rock, Gem & Mineral Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 S. Oak St., Kennewick. Cost: $5. Call 509-586-9211.

sun• Apr. 19

Music

Alex DePue, 3-5 p.m., Sunnyside High School, 1801 E. Edison Ave., Sunnyside. Cost: $30 adults, $5 students. Call 509-837-2601.

Theater

CATS, a Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre production with the Mid-Columbia Ballet, 2 p.m., Richland High School, 930 Long Ave., Richland. Cost: $20 adults, $18 seniors, $10 students with ID and kids 12 and under. Tickets: www.mcmt.tix.com. Call 509-967-6535.

Misc.

Rock, Gem & Mineral Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 S. Oak St., Kennewick. Cost: $5. Call 509-586-9211.

mon• Apr. 20

Nightlife

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.

Theater

Auditions for Music Man, a Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre production, 6-10 p.m., Battelle Auditorium, Richland. Call 509-572-5640.

tue• Apr. 21

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.

Theater

Auditions for Music Man, a Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre production, 6-10 p.m., Battelle Auditorium, Richland. Call 509-572-5640.

wed• Apr. 22

Nightlife

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

Wednesday Night Magical Musician’s Circle, 6-10 p.m., American Legion Post #34, 1029 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Full PA, lights and sound tech. Listeners encouraged to attend. Pamela Thomas-Martin is host. 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. Winners take home a $25 gift certificate. Call 509-783-4833.

thu• Apr. 23

Comedy

Angel Ace Guillen, 8 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $10. Call 509-943-1173.

Nightlife

Steve Carver, 5 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.

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

Girls Night Out with DJ Z-Luck, 9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. No cover for women. Call 509-943-1173.

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

Arts

Juanita Vedder: The Courage to Be Blind, 5 p.m., Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Drive, Richland. Author will discuss book and sign copies. Call 509-942-7454.

Wine and Watercolors with Chris Blevins — “Sweet Bounty,” 6-8:45 p.m., Market Vineyards, 1950 Keene Road, Richland. Cost: $45. Call 509-396-4798.

fri• Apr. 24

Comedy

Angel Ace Guillen, 8 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $10. Call 509-943-1173.

Dance

Ballroom dancing, 1-4 p.m., Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Drive, Richland. Music by the Easy Swing Dance Band. Cost: $6. Call 509-942-7529.

Nightlife

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

Friday Night Fever, 9:30-1:30 a.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Call 509-943-1173.

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.

Arts

Open mic poetry reading/spoken word, 6 p.m., Ms. Rhoda’s Wine Garden, 702 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-713-9446.

Theater

Little Women: The Musical, 7 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $13 adults, $10 seniors and youth, $7 children under 13. Call 509-943-6027.

Gaslight Girl, a melodrama, 7:30 p.m., Hanford High School auditorium, 450 Hanford St., Richland. Cost: $5-$8. Call 509-967-6500.

Misc.

2015 Spring Bazaar & Flea Market, noon-6 p.m., Kennewick Valley Grange #731, 2611 S. Washington, Kennewick. Admission is free. Call 509-948-7512.

Wine Yakima Valley’s Spring Barrel Tasting. Cost: $30 advance; $35 day of event. Call 509-965-5201. Info: www.wineyakimavalley.org/events-item/spring-barrel-tasting

El Katif Shrine Circus, 3 and 7 p.m., TRAC center, 6600 Burden Blvd., Pasco. Cost: $10-$25. Call 509-543-2999. Info: www.elkatif.org/ShrineCircus.html

sat• Apr. 25

Comedy

Angel Ace Guillen, 8 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $10. Call 509-943-1173.

Music

Femme Fatale: The Music of Film Noir, 7:30 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Cost: $30-$35. Call 509-529-6500.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 34 Homeless Veterans Concert, 6-9 p.m., American Legion Post #34, 1029 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Cost: $5. Donations of personal hygiene items, household cleaning supplies and cash will be accepted for homeless veterans. Call 509-585-4840.

Nightlife

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

Salsa Saturday, 9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $7. Call 509-943-1173.

Films

Planetarium shows, Oasis in Space 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.

Arts

Open mic poetry reading/spoken word, 6 p.m., Ms. Rhoda’s Wine Garden, 702 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-713-9446.

Theater

Little Women: The Musical, 3 and 7 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $13 adults, $10 seniors and youth, $7 children under 13. Call 509-943-6027.

Gaslight Girl, a melodrama, 7:30 p.m., Hanford High School auditorium, 450 Hanford St., Richland. Cost: $5-$8. Call 509-967-6500.

Ten Cent Treasure: A One-Man Show by Jay Frank, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Zinful Panini Grill and Wine Bar, 114 W. Kennewick Ave. Cost: $35. Call 509-586-6100. Ten Cent Treasure unearths the ancient secrets of three legends of the past: a treasure inside a U.S. Mint, a disappearance from the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, and a kidnapping and murder on the Colorado frontier.

Fundraiser

Citizens’ Climate Lobby Applebee’s Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., Applebee’s, 43 Columbia Point Drive, Richland. Cost: $10. Call 509-460-3312.

Misc.

2015 Spring Bazaar & Flea Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kennewick Valley Grange #731, 2611 S. Washington, Kennewick. Admission is free. Call 509-948-7512.

Jenny’s Hope annual Super Pet Adoption, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Columbia Park, 5111 Columbia Park Trail, Kennewick. Call 509-585-4293.

El Katif Shrine Circus, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m., TRAC center, 6600 Burden Blvd., Pasco. Cost: $10-$25. Call 509-543-2999. Info: www.elkatif.org/ShrineCircus.html

Wine Yakima Valley’s Spring Barrel Tasting. Cost: $30 advance; $35 day of event. Call 509-965-5201. Info: www.wineyakimavalley.org/events-item/spring-barrel-tasting.

sun• Apr. 26

Dance

Ballroom dancing, 1-4 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Cost: $7. Call 509-586-7609.

Nightlife

Bob Wayne & the Outlaw Carnies, outlaw country from Seattle, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Misc.

El Katif Shrine Circus, 1 and 5 p.m., TRAC center, 6600 Burden Blvd., Pasco. Cost: $10-$25. Call 509-543-2999. Info: www.elkatif.org/ShrineCircus.html

This story was originally published April 13, 2015 at 5:27 PM with the headline "Mid-Columbia events for April 17-26."