Mid-Columbia events for May 8-17

fri• May 8

Comedy

Adam Cozens, 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.

Music

Liz Longley, 7-9:30 p.m., Main Street Studios, 207 W. Main St., Walla Walla. Cost: $15-$20. Call 509-520-6451.

Nightlife

Chelsea Spence, harpist, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Untapped Blues & Brews, 5:30 p.m., Clover Island Inn, 435 Clover Island Drive, Kennewick. Cost: $20, or $50 for a two-day ticket. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com. Call 509-586-0541.

Los Caipirinhos, Spanish rock/reggae/ska, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.

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

Pamela Thomas-Martin, Americana/indie folk, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Bonefish Grill, 133 Gage Blvd., Richland. Call 509-205-0330.

Films

Planetarium shows, Black Holes: the Other Side of Infinity 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

Open MIC Poetry Reading/Spoken Word, 6 p.m., Ms. Rhoda’s Wine Garden, 702 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-713-9446.

Theater

52 Card Pick Up, a Kennewick High production, 7-9 p.m., Art Fuller Auditorium, 500 S. Dayton St., Kennewick. Cost: $5-$10. Call: 509-222-3008.

Guns of Ireland, 7:30 p.m., Columbia Basin College, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Cost: $15-$20. Call 800-838-3006.

The Three Musketeers, 7:30-10 p.m., Hanford High School auditorium, 450 Hanford St., Richland. Cost: $10 general, $5 students and seniors. Call 509-967-6500.

Barefoot in the Park, 8 p.m., Richland Players, 608 The Parkway, Richland. Cost: $12-$15. Call 509-943-1991.

Fundraiser

Fitness For A Cure, 6:30-8 p.m., Tri-City Court Club, 1350 N. Grant St., Kennewick. Group fitness classes include Group Power, Group Kick and Zumba. All proceeds will go to Relay For Life of Columbia River (Richland, Kennewick). Cost: $15-$20.

Misc.

Community Conversations: Half Empty or Half Full? 7-9 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Dennis Dauble talks about “A Balanced Rationale about Dam Removal.” Free. Call 509-786-2180.

sat• May 9

Comedy

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

Music

Walla Walla Symphony: Taste of Opera, preview event of Carmen, 5-7 p.m., Castillo de Feliciana Vineyards and Winery, 85728 Telephone Pole Road, Milton-Freewater. Reservations suggested: www.wwsymphony.org. Free. Call 509-529-8020.

Bells of the Desert: Good Vibrations, 7 p.m., Richland Baptist Church, 1632 George Washington Way, Richland. Donations accepted. Call 509-308-2279.

Umi Garrett, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. May 9 to May 9, Faith Assembly Auditorium, 1800 N. Rd. 72, Pasco. $10-$25 509-547-5773 Umi Garrett is the 2012 winner of the Osaka and the Chopin International Music Competitions. Since her 2009 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres show at eight years old, Umi Garrett has embarked on a worldwide touring schedule, including appearances in the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Latvia, Australia, Panama, and Italy.509-547-6243 5/9 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m.

Nightlife

Untapped Blues & Brews, noon, Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 South Oak St., Kennewick. Cost: $35, or $50 for a two-day ticket. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com. Call 509-586-9211.

Mark Reeder and Steve Cary - Original Acoustic Fusion 5 p.m.-8 p.m. May 9 to May 9, Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. 509-946-9328 Playing everything from 12 string guitar to the Churango from Bolivia, from harp guitar to bass ukelele, Mark Reeder and Steve Cary bring a unique and musical fusion to acoustic music. 5/9 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Last Nerve, 9 p.m., Atwood’s Tin Hat, 425 E. Bruneau Ave., Kennewick. Cover: $5. Call 509-586-4322.

Polly O’Keary & The Rhythm Method (from Seattle), blues/soul/roots, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Devastation Tour with Walking Corpse Syndrome, Damn Them All, Eternal Sedition, Rise From the Fallen, 9 p.m., Ray’s Golden Lion, 1353 George Washington Way, Richland. Cover: $5-$8. Call 406-207-5204.

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., Secrets of the Sun 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

52 Card Pick Up, a Kennewick High production, 7-9 p.m., Art Fuller Auditorium, 500 S. Dayton St., Kennewick. Cost: $5-$10. Call: 509-222-3008.

Guns of Ireland, 7:30 p.m., Columbia Basin College, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Cost: $15-$20. Call 800-838-3006.

The Three Musketeers, 7:30-10 p.m., Hanford High School auditorium, 450 Hanford St., Richland. Cost: $10 general, $5 students and seniors. Call 509-967-6500.

Barefoot in the Park, 8 p.m., Richland Players, 608 The Parkway, Richland. Cost: $12-$15. Call 509-943-1991.

Fundraisers

Run for Rice, 1 mile/5K/10K, 8 a.m., Bethel Church, 600 Shockley Road, Richland. Check-in is 6-7 p.m. May 8 or 8-8:45 a.m. May 9 at the Bethel Activity Center. All proceeds will go to Agape International Missions to provide rice to Cambodia. Cost: $20 per person or $45 for family. Call 509-628-0150.

Tri-Cities Cancer Center’s Run For Ribbons, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Howard Amon Park, 900 Amon Park Rd. N., Richland. Cost: $20-$30. Call 509-737-3413.

50 Calibers annual Cancer Benefit Ride & Roast, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Ride starts at Yoke’s, 1410 W 27th Ave., Kennewick, and ends at the Long Branch Bar and Grill, 230006 E. Chemical Drive, Kennewick. All proceeds go to Tri-Cities Cancer Center. Cost: $10-$20. Call 509-582-5550.

Misc.

Tri-Cities Solar Home Tour, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., A&R Solar, 770 Canyon St., Richland. Visit up to three homes on this self-guided tour. Free. Call 206-707-9937.

“Hats Off To Mom” mother/daughter brunch, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Meadow Springs Country Club, 700 Country Club Road, Richland. Live and silent auction planned. Cost: $27. Call 509-942-9586.

South Central Washington Orchid Society 2015 Show and Sale, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tri-Tech Skills Center, 5929 W. Metaline Ave., Kennewick. Admission: $3. Call 509-628-8184.

Wild Horse Wind Farm Wildflower Hike, 9 a.m., Van Giesen Park & Ride, Richland. Bring a lunch and plenty of water. Participants will carpool. Free. Call 509-460-8302. Email: ernest_crediford@live.com

LIGO Public Tour, 1:30-3:30 p.m., LIGO Hanford Observatory, Richland. Free. Call 509-372-8106.

Outdoor Vendor Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Loyal Order of Moose, 2617 W. Sylvester St, Pasco. Call 509-430-0023.

Sports

St. Joseph’s Catholic School Golf Tournament, 1-6 p.m., Columbia Point Golf Course, 225 Columbia Point Drive, Richland. Event will benefit the school’s athletic program. Cost: $380. Call 509-946-0710.

Group Health Inland Empire Century Bike Ride, 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kiwanis Building, 6007 Columbia Park Trail, Kennewick. Cost: $25-50 adults, $10 for youths, free for kids 12 and under with adult. Call 509-585-4293.

sun• May 10

Dance

Ballroom dancing, 1-4 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St.. Cost: $7. Call 509-946-6276.

Nightlife

David “Elvis” Lomond, Elvis tribute artist,7-9 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $15. Call 509-943-1173.

Theater

Guns of Ireland, 2 p.m., Columbia Basin College, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Cost: $15-$20. Call 800-838-3006.

Barefoot in the Park, 2 p.m., Richland Players, 608 The Parkway, Richland. Cost: $12-$15. Call 509-943-1991.

Misc.

South Central Washington Orchid Society 2015 Show and Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Tri-Tech Skills Center, 5929 W. Metaline Ave., Kennewick. Admission: $3. Call 509-628-8184.

mon• May 11

Arts

Chris Blevins Brews and Brushes: “Klimt Tree,” 6-8:30 p.m., Barley’s BrewHub, 3320 W. Kennewick Ave. Cost: $45. Call 509-430-8633.

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.

Talks & Readings

Nanotechnology: Fact, Fiction and Future, a presentation by Donald Baer, 7 p.m., Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Drive, Richland. Call 509-942-7454.

tue• May 12

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. No cover. 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• May 13

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.

The Freeway Revival, rock/Americana from North Carolina, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

thu• May 14

Comedy

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

Music

Old Time Fiddlers Concert, 7-10 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 2500 Chester Road, Richland. Free. Call 509-591-0710.

Will West & The Friendly Strangers, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Cost: $24. Call 509-529-6500.

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.

fri• May 15

Comedy

Cal Verduchi, 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. Cost: $6. Call 509-946-5385.

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

The Patrick Moss Show, acoustic favorites, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.

Asher Fulero Band, keyboard/electronics, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Friday Night Fever, 9:30 p.m.-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.

Theater

Star Witness, a Chiawana Stage Company production, 7 p.m., Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road, Pasco. Cost: $6 advance, $8 day of show. Call 509-543-6786.

Pirates of Penzance, 7-9 p.m., Kamiakin High School, 600 N. Arthur St., Kennewick. Cost: $10 general, $8 students and seniors. Call 509-222-7000.

The Three Musketeers, 7:30-10 p.m., Hanford High School auditorium, 450 Hanford St., Richland. Cost: $10 general, $5 students and seniors. Call 509-967-6500.

Barefoot in the Park, 8 p.m., Richland Players, 608 The Parkway, Richland. Cost: $12-$15. Call 509-943-1991.

Misc.

Wine Sensory Evaluation Class, 6-7:30 p.m., Desert Wind Winery, 2258 Wine Country Road, Prosser. Cost: $30.

sat• May 16

Comedy

Matt Baker’s Comedy + Stunt Show, 7:30 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Call 509-529-6500.

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

Music

Walla Walla Symphony: Carmen, 7:30 p.m., Whitman College’s Cordiner Hall, 46 S. Park St., Walla Walla. Cost: $17-$28. Call 509-529-8020.

Seattle Pro Musica Presents: New Sounds Northwest 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. May 16 to May 16, St. Joseph Catholic Parish, 520 S Garfield St, Kennewick. $22 509-586-3820 Seattle Pro Musica presents New Sounds Northwest, featuring new music by Northwest composers. 5/16 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

Nightlife

Katie Smith, singer-songwriter from Tri-Cities, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.

D.O.A., 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., 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

Pirates of Penzance, 1-3 p.m., Kamiakin High School, 600 N. Arthur St., Kennewick. Cost: $10 general, $8 students and seniors. Call 509-222-7000.

Star Witness, a Chiawana Stage Company production, 7 p.m., Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road, Pasco. Cost: $6 advance, $8 day of show. Call 509-543-6786.

The Three Musketeers, 7:30-10 p.m., Hanford High School auditorium, 450 Hanford St., Richland. Cost: $10 general, $5 students and seniors. Call 509-967-6500.

Barefoot in the Park, 8 p.m., Richland Players, 608 The Parkway, Richland. Cost: $12-$15. Call 509-943-1991.

Misc.

McBee Grade & Horn Rapids Wildflower Hike, 10 a.m., Park & Ride, off the freeway exit at Benton City. Call 509-460-8302 or email ernest_crediford@live.com.

Pendleton Underground Tours Comes to Life, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Pendleton Underground Tours, 31 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. More than 75 live actors bring the underground’s past back to life. Cost: $50.

Bikers Against Child Abuse 100-Mile Ride, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Ty’s Bar and Grill, 3880 W. Van Giesen St., West Richland. Cost: $20.

PetSmart National Adoption Event, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., PetSmart, 6807 W. Canal Drive, Kennewick. Call 509-735-3101.

Tri-Cities Mother & Daughter Tea, with fashion show, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Country Gentleman Restaurant, 9221 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick. Cost: $25 adults, $15 for kids 18 and under. Call 509-420-9269.

Kidz Dig Rigz, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Columbia Park, 5111 Columbia Park Trail, Kennewick. Get up close and personal with tractors, fire trucks, tanks and a monster truck. Other entertainment: monster truck rides, bouncy houses, face-painting, clown, mascots and costumed superheroes. Proceeds benefit pediatric patients and services at Kadlec Regional Medical Center. Cost: $5. Call 509-585-4293.

Marcus Whitman Carnival and Family Fair, 4-7 p.m., Marcus Whitman Elementary School, 1704 Gray St., Richland. Admission is free. Carnival tickets cost 25 cents. Call 509-943-2187.

This story was originally published May 5, 2015 at 11:41 AM with the headline "Mid-Columbia events for May 8-17."