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Mid-Columbia events for June 26-July 5

Tri-City Herald

June 24, 2015 7:49 PM

fri• June 26

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

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

Comedy

Heath Harmison, 8 p.m., Jokers Comedy Club, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10. Call 509-943-1173.

Music

Cindy McKay 6-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.

Gems, 60s rock ‘n’ roll, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

World’s Finest, 7 p.m., Tagaris, 844 Tulip Lane, Richland. Free. Call 509-628-0020.

Evan Egerer, Brews Taphouse & Growler Fills, 5426 North Road 68, Pasco. Free. Call 509-380-0354.

The Echolarks, 6 p.m., The Local, 8530 W. Gage Blvd., Kennewick. Free. Call 509-491-1888.

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

Dueling Pianos Anywhere, 9:30 p.m., Jokers Night Club, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10. 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.

Special Event

Cherry Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bill’s Berry Farm, 3674 N. County Line Road, Grandview. Free. Call 509-882-3200. Cherry Festival with fresh cherries, hot cherry donuts, barnyard train, BBQ, Big Top the Clown and more.

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

Misc.

Cool Desert Nights, Richland, Free. For more information on times and places, go to www.cooldesertnights.com. The event draws hundreds of classic cars, street rods and motorcycles from across the Northwest, along with thousands of spectators.

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

Theater

Preview Performance of SUDS: The Rocking ’60s Musical Soap Opera, 7:30 p.m., Columbia Basin College, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Cost: $10. Set in the Fluff and Fold Laundromat, Suds is the story of laundromat manager Cindy and her event-filled birthday.

Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre: The Music Man, 7:30-10 p.m., Reach center, 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland. Cost: $25; $15 students. Call 509-943-4100.

sat• June 27

Comedy

Heath Harmison, 8 p.m., Jokers Comedy Club, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10. Call 509-943-1173.

Nightlife

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

Music

Three Rivers Saxtette, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.

Benson Brooks Band, 7 p.m., Barnard Griffin Wine Bar & Eatery, 878 Tulip Lane, Richland. No cover. Call 509-627-0266.

The Knutzen Brothers, 7-10 p.m., Barley’s BrewHub, 3320 W. Kennewick Ave. No cover. Call 509-221-1534.

World’s Finest, 7 p.m., Tagaris, 844 Tulip Lane, Richland. Free. Call 509-628-0020.

The Spirit Animals, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.

Film

Science Film: Particle Fever (2013), 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m., LIGO Hanford Observatory, Route 10, Richland. Particle Fever is an award-winning documentary about the Large Hadron Collider and the search for the Higgs boson. An interactive panel discussion will follow the film. Free. Call 509-372-8181.

Theater

Snow White and Friends, 6 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Cost: $3-$5. Call 509-786-2180. The show is a spoof on the classic tale.

Preview Performance of SUDS: The Rocking ’60s Musical Soap Opera 7:30 p.m., Columbia Basin College, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Cost: $10. Set in the Fluff and Fold Laundromat, Suds is the story of laundromat manager Cindy and her event-filled birthday. Call 509-542-5531

Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre’s The Music Man, 7:30-10 p.m., Reach center, 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland. Cost: $25; $15 students. Call 509-943-4100.

Special

Planetarium shows, Supervolcanoes at 2 p.m. and Bad Astronomy: Myths and Misconceptions 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.

Prosser Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Prosser Farmers Market, Seventh St., Prosser. Free. Call 509-786-9174.

Cool Desert Nights, Richland, Free. Information on times and places, go to www.cooldesertnights.com. The event draws hundreds of classic cars, street rods and motorcycles from across the Northwest, along with thousands of spectators. It includes everything from a pancake breakfast to vehicle shows and cruises, street dances and activities for kids.

Purple Ridge Lavender Festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Purple Ridge Lavender Farm, 29081 Bridge Road, Hermiston. Cost: $10-$12. Call 541-561-3945. Event benefits The Agape House and Martha’s House homeless shelter.

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

sun• June 28

Dance

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

Music

Music at Milton & Millie’s featuring DannY Welsh and His Sax, 2-4 p.m., Hamilton Cellars, 55410 N. Sunset Road, Benton City. Call 509-628-8227.

Mid-Columbia Mastersingers Summer Sing, 2-3:30 p.m., Kennewick High School, 500 S. Dayton. Admission by donation.

Special Event

Rosie the Riveter 1940s Style Show, 2-4 p.m., Kirkman House Museum, 214 N. Colville St., Walla Walla. Cost: $10. Call 509-529-4373. A variety of men’s and women’s fashions from the iconic 1940s. Another style show tradition is the serving of strawberry shortcake and ice cream.

Theater

Snow White and Friends, 1 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Cost: $3-$5. Call 509-786-2180. The show is a spoof on the classic tale.

Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre: The Music Man, 7:30-10 p.m., Reach center, 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland. Cost: $25; $15 students. Call 509-943-4100.

Misc.

Autocross, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Tri-City Raceway, Keene and Van Giesen. Open to all types of cars. $10 for three runs. Spectators are free.

mon• Jun 29

Music

Music in the Park’s 2015 featuring Walla Walla Community Band, 7-8 p.m., Boardman Marina Park, 1 Marine Drive N.W. Free. Call 541-481-7217.

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.

tue• Jun 30

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.

Music

Columbia Basin Concert Band, 7 p.m., Hawthorne Court, 524 N. Ely St., Kennewick. Free. Call 509-783-8313.

wed• Jul 1

Comedy

Tri-City Joke Off, 8:30-10 p.m., Jokers Night Club, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $20. Call 509-943-1173. Audience gets to vote.

Nightlife

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

Thunder on the Island featuring Vaughn Jensen Band, 6 -9 p.m., Clover Island Inn, 435 Clover Island Drive, Kennewick. Free. Call 509-586-0541.

Wednesday Night Magical Musician’s Circle, 6-10 p.m., American Legion Post No. 34, 1029 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. 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• Jul 2

Art

First Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m., Historic Downtown Kennewick, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. Free. Call 509-582-7221.

Comedy

Sharon Lacey, 8 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10. Call 509-943-1173.

Nightlife

Carter Freeman, blues/bluegrass/jazz/folk, 5 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.

Mother Mother, 7-10:30 p.m., Main Street Studios, 207 W. Main St. Walla Walla. Cost: $15-$20. Call 509-520-6451.

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

Wabi Sabi, jazz fusion featuring Dara Quinn, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.

Salsa — Noche Candela, 9 p.m., The Roxy Bar, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. No cover. Call 509-491-187.

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

Theater

Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre: The Music Man, 7:30-10 p.m., Reach center, 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland. Cost: $25; $15 students. Call 509-943-4100.

fri• Jul 3

Comedy

Sharon Lacey, 8 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $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

Dan Myers Musical Mystery Tour, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.

Perry Acker, 7 p.m., Tagaris, 844 Tulip Lane, Richland. No cover. Call 509-628-0020.

Sol Seed, 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.

Films

Planetarium shows, Supervolcanoes at 7 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.

Special Event

Blueberry Festival & Pie Eating Contest, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bill’s Berry Farm, 3674 N. County Line Road, Grandview. Free. Call 509-882-3200. Event includes food for purchase, hayrides, children’s entertainment, games and bluegrass music.

Theater

Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre: The Music Man, 7:30-10 p.m., Reach center, 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland. Cost: $25; $15 students. Call 509-943-4100.

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

sat• Jul 4

Special Event

Fourth of July Concert in the Park with David Dunn, noon-1:15 p.m., Pioneer Park, 940 E. Alderl, Walla Walla. Free. Call 800-355-4757.

Tri-Cities River of Fire Festival, noon-10:30 p.m.., Columbia Park, Kennewick. $8 for each carload donation.

Grand Old 4th Parade and Celebration, Pasco, free. Parade starts at 10 a.m. at Memorial Park in Pasco. Fireworks planned after 7:15 Dust Devils baseball game at Gesa Stadium in Pasco.

sun• july 5

Theater

Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre: The Music Man, 7:30-10 p.m., Reach center, 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland. Cost: $25; $15 students. Call 509-943-4100.

Music

Music at Milton & Millie’s featuring Bailey Ehrgott Trio, 2-4 p.m., Hamilton Cellars, 55410 N. Sunset Road, Benton City. Call 509-628-8227.

This story was originally published June 24, 2015 at 7:49 PM with the headline "Mid-Columbia events for June 26-July 5."

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