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Mid-Columbia events for Oct. 16-25


Christian rockers Third Day will perform Oct. 16 at the Toyota Center in Kennewick.
Christian rockers Third Day will perform Oct. 16 at the Toyota Center in Kennewick. Associated Press

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fri• Oct. 16

Comedy

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

Dance

Third Friday Dance, 1-3:45 p.m., Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Drive, Richland. Music from the Easy Swing Band. 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.

Tri-Cities Salsa Congress: Social dancing starts at 9:30 p.m., Red Lion Richland, 802 George Washington Way, Richland. Cost: $15. Call 509-554-6329. Info: www.tricitiessalsacongress.com

Music

Gypsy Ballads & Mass of the Immigrants, a Mid-Columbia Mastersingers concert, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Parish, 520 S. Garfield St., Kennewick. Cost: $20.

Third Day, 7 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Cost: $17-$32. Call 509-737-3700.

Nightlife

Asher Fulero Band, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Cover: $7. Call 509-946-9328.

Friday Night Fever, with DJ Fireball, 9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. No cover. Call 509-943-1173.

Arts

Open Mic Poetry Reading/Spoken Word, 6 p.m., Ms. Rhoda’s Wine Garden, 702 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cost. Call 509-713-9446.

Films

Planetarium shows, Black Holes: the Other Side of Infinity, 7 p.m., and Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope, 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 for 5 and under. Call 509-542-4515.

Theater

Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, musicals, 7 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Princess Reception before and after each show for autographs and photos. Cost: $13 general, $7 children. Tickets: ACT or call 509-943-6027.

sat• Oct. 17

Comedy

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

Dance

Tri-Cities Salsa Congress: Workshops are 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Red Lion Richland, 802 George Washington Way, Richland. Cost information: Go to www.tricitiessalsacongress.com. Social dancing starts at 9:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Call 509-554-6329.

Music

FreeForm Friends & Family Concert, CBC’s vocal jazz ensemble, 3-7:30 p.m., CBC Theatre, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Free. Call 509-542-5531.

Washington Old Time Fiddlers, 6-9 p.m., Burbank Grange, 44 S. Fourth. Free. Call 509-547-0660.

Gypsy Ballads & Mass of the Immigrants, a Mid-Columbia Mastersingers concert, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Parish, 520 S. Garfield St., Kennewick. Cost: $20.

Humor and Heart Concert, duo of Mark Iler and Jess McKeegan, 7:30 p.m., Community Unitarian Church, 2819 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Cost: $12-$14. Call 509-545-6777.

Nightlife

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

Robin Barrett and Coyote Kings, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Open mic/jam night/band showcase, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.

Saturday Night Vibes, 9 p.m., Towne Crier, 1319 George Washington Way, Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9014.

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

Arts

Open Mic Poetry Reading/Spoken Word, 6 p.m., Ms. Rhoda’s Wine Garden, 702 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cost. Call 509-713-9446.

Film

Planetarium shows, Bad Astronomy: Myths and Misconceptions, 2 p.m., and Supervolcanoes, 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 for 5 and under. Call 509-542-4515.

Theater

Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, musicals, 7 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Princess Reception before and after each show for autographs and photos. Cost: $13 general, $7 children. Tickets: ACT or call 509-943-6027.

Fundraisers

Pink the Parkway, 11-4 p.m., The Parkway, Richland. Cost: $25. Tickets: Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation office, Cheese Louise, Pink Pearl or Paper Street Brew Pub.

American Cancer Society Walk: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, 7:30 p.m., Columbia Park, 5111 Columbia Park Trail, Kennewick. Call 509-585-4293.

sun• Oct. 18

Dance

Tri-Cities Salsa Congress: Workshops are 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Red Lion Richland, 802 George Washington Way, Richland. Cost information: Go to www.tricitiessalsacongress.com. Social dancing starts at 9:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Call 509-554-6329.

Music

Gypsy Ballads & Mass of the Immigrants, a Mid-Columbia Mastersingers concert, 1 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Parish, 520 S. Garfield St., Kennewick. Cost: $20.

Theater

Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, musicals, 3 p.m., Academy of Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland. Princess Reception before and after each show for autographs and photos. Cost: $13 general, $7 children. Tickets: ACT or call 509-943-6027.

Mon• Oct. 19

Nightlife

Jam Night with Vaughn Jensen, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.

Tue• Oct. 20

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

Riverdance 7 p.m. Oct. 20 to Oct. 21, Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. $57-$67 509-737-3700 This precision Irish dance troupe is renowned for rhythmic dancing and singing. The Irish step dancing is done with awe-inspiring speed and perfection to infectious fiddle music. 10/20-10/21 7 p.m.

Nightlife

Acoustic open mic with Pamela Thomas-Martin, 6-10 p.m., Moon River RV, 1970 Saint St., Richland. No cover. Call 509-205-0330.

Wed• Oct. 21

Nightlife

Mary Lou and Stevie Show, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Free. Call 509-946-9328.

Wednesday Night Musician’s Circle, 6 p.m., American Legion Post #34, 1029 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. No cover. 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.

Jazz Jam with Kelin Kreider, 8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Bring your instrument or voice and join the jam. Call 509-946-9328.

Karaoke, 9 p.m., The Roxy Bar, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. Call 509-491-1870.

Arts

Basket Study Group, 9 a.m.-noon, White Bluffs Quilt Museum, 294 Torbett St., Richland. Call 509-943-2552.

Thu• Oct. 22

Comedy

Jesse Popp, 8 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $12. Call 509-943-1173.

Dance

Salsa Thursdays, 8:30 p.m., The Roxy Bar, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. Call 509-491-1870.

Girls Night Out, 9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. No cover for ladies. Call 509-943-1173.

Nightlife

Steve Carver, jazz pianist, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, 8-10 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.

Norman Baker, two-step/acoustic/folk, Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Misc.

2015 Annual Domestic Violence Services Candlelight Vigil, 6:15 p.m., Howard Amon Park, 900 Amon Park Road N, Richland. Free. Call 509-582-9440.

Fri• Oct. 23

Comedy

Jesse Popp, 8 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $12. Call 509-943-1173.

Art

Tropical Fish Workshop 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 618 Lago Vista Drive, Richland. Cost: $150. A watercolor painting workshop taught by Chris Blevins and Suzi Vitulli Workshop.

Music

Rolling Hills Chorus “Sentimental Journey,” a capella with swing tunes and patriotic themes, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Cost: $15. Call 509-786-2180.

Nightlife

The Sweet Lillies, Americana, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.

Friday Night Fever, with DJ Fireball, 9:30 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. No cover. Call 509-943-1173.

Arts

Open Mic Poetry Reading/Spoken Word, 6 p.m., Ms. Rhoda’s Wine Garden, 702 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cost. Call 509-713-9446.

Films

Planetarium shows, Supervolcanoes, 7 p.m., and Secret Lives of Stars, 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 for 5 and under. Call 509-542-4515.

Special Event

Battelle Film Club, The Call of Cthulhu (2005) and The Whisperer in Darkness (2011), 8 p.m., Battelle Auditorium, Battelle Blvd. & W. Ave., Richland. Cost: $4; $2 children.

LIGO tour, 3 p.m.-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.

Theater

Deep Love: A Ghostly Rock Opera, 7:30 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Cost: $28-$32. Call 509-529-6500. Production features Jon Peter Lewis, Ryan Hayes, and Amy Whitcomb, all contestants of American Idol, The Voice and The Sing Off. It is about a young widow struggling to meet the demands of her deceased husband’s undying love.

Sat• Oct. 24

Comedy

Jesse Popp, 8 p.m., Jokers, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $12. Call 509-943-1173.

Dance

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

Saturday Night Vibes, 9 p.m., Towne Crier, 1319 George Washington Way, Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9014.

Nightlife

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

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

Music

Camerata Musica concert, 8 p.m., Battelle Auditorium, Richland. Free, but donations accepted.

Arts

Open Mic Poetry Reading/Spoken Word, 6 p.m., Ms. Rhoda’s Wine Garden, 702 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cost. Call 509-713-9446.

Film

Planetarium shows, Kaluoka’hina: the Enchanted Reef, 2 p.m., and The Life of Trees, 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 for 5 and under. Call 509-542-4515.

Special Event

Pumped For Purple, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., TRAC, 6600 Burden Blvd., Pasco. Girls day shopping experience benefiting Domestic Violence Service of Benton Franklin Counties, Cost:$5. Call 509-543-2999.

Walk4Life & 5K Fun Run benefiting Tri-Cities Pregnancy Network, 10 a.m.-noon, Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Drive. Donations accepted. Call 509-942-7529.

Pooch Parade, Halloween costume parade,11 a.m., Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Drive. Free. Call 509-942-7529.

Theater

Annual Murder Mystery Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Cost: $75. Call 509-737-3700.

Sun• Oct. 25

Dance

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

This story was originally published October 14, 2015 at 12:04 PM with the headline "Mid-Columbia events for Oct. 16-25."

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