Mid-Columbia events for May 15-24
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.
Frazer Wambeke, 7 p.m., Barnard Griffin Wine Bar & Eatery, 878 Tulip Lane, Richland. No cover. Call 509-627-0266.
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.
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
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, 7:30-9 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Parish, 520 S. Garfield St, Kennewick. Cost: $22. Call 509-586-3820.
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.
Baja Dunes, 7 p.m., Barnard Griffin Wine Bar & Eatery, 878 Tulip Lane, Richland. Free. Call 509-627-0266.
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.
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
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.
Fundraiser
Kidney For Cristi, 5-8 p.m., Long Branch Bar and Grill, 230006 E. Chemical Drive, Kennewick. Dinner is all-you-can-eat Italian. Fall Out will perform. Cost: $20. Call 970-274-1688.
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.
sun• May 17
Music
Walla Walla Symphony: Carmen, 3 p.m., Whitman College’s Cordiner Hall, 46 S. Park St., Walla Walla. Cost: $17-$28. Call 509-529-8020.
mon• May 18
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.
Sports
Columbia Crimson Golf Classic, noon, Meadow Springs Country Club, 700 Country Club Road, Richland. Cost: $150. Call 509-372-7398.
tue• May 19
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
Mirari Brass Quintet, 7:30-9 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Cost: $24 reserved; $8 students. Call 509-529-6500.
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 20
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.
Hildegard, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Arts
Primal Mates, a LitFest event featuring a chamber jazz duo, 6:30 p.m. Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Drive, Richland. Call 509-942-7454.
thu• May 21
Comedy
Alvin Williams, 8-9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $10. Call 509-943-1173. Info: jokersrichland.com
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.
fri• May 22
Comedy
Alvin Williams, 8-9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $10. Call 509-943-1173. Info: jokersrichland.com
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
Lane King, acoustic looping, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.
BluMeadows, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Smooth as Jazz, 7 p.m., Barnard Griffin Wine Bar & Eatery, 878 Tulip Lane, Richland. No cover. Call 509-627-0266.
Friday Night Fever, 9:30 p.m.-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.
Theater
Pirates of Penzance, 7 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.
Special Event
LIGO Public Tour, 3-5 p.m., LIGO Hanford Observatory, Route 10, Richland. Free. Call 509-372-8106.
sat• May 23
Comedy
Alvin Williams, 8-9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $10. Call 509-943-1173. Info: jokersrichland.com
Nightlife
John Crigler, jazz, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.
Tony Woods and J.P. Benitez, Latin, 7 p.m., Barnard Griffin Wine Bar & Eatery, 878 Tulip Lane, Richland. Free. Call 509-627-0266.
Small Town Glory, best of the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, 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, Oasis in Space 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
Pirates of Penzance, 7 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.
Misc.
Twin Sisters Wildflower Field Trip, 10 a.m., Columbia Basin College, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Meet at the CBC parking lot across from Red Lion. Free. Call 509-460-8302 or email ernest_crediford@live.com.
Sports
Billings Wolves at Tri-Cities Fever,7:05 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Cost: $12-$55. Call 509-737-3700.
sun• May 24
Dance
Ballroom dancing, 1-4 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Cost: $7. Call 509-586-7609 or 509-946-6276.
This story was originally published May 13, 2015 at 1:43 PM with the headline "Mid-Columbia events for May 15-24."