Mid-Columbia entertainment events for Dec. 4-13
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fri | Dec. 4
Comedy
Daniel Dugar, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10.
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.
Friday Night Fever, with DJ Fireball, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. No cover. Call 509-943-1173.
Nightlife
Dan Myers Musical Mystery Tour, 5 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
The Blackberry Bushes Stringband, 7 p.m., Brewminatti, 713 Sixth St., Prosser. Cost: $12 in advance, $15 day of show.
Klozd Sirkut, livetronica from Seattle, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Groove Principal, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. No cover.
Art
Open Mic Poetry Reading/Spoken Word, 6 p.m., Ms. Rhoda’s Wine Garden, 702 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cost. Call 509-713-9446.
Free Verse Friday Open Poetry Night, 7 p.m., Adventures Underground, 1391 George Washington Way, Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9893.
Film
Planetarium shows, Supervolcanoes, 7 p.m., and Oasis in Space, 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.
Music
Mid-Columbia Mastersingers Holiday Concert, 7:30-9 p.m., Central United Protestant Church, 1124 Stevens Drive, Richland. Cost: $22 or $20 the day of show.
Seattle Rock Orchestra: Led Zepplin, 7:30 p.m., Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N. Naches Ave., Yakima. Cost: $20-$45. The orchestra pays homage to rock group Led Zeppelin. Info: www.theseasonsyakima.com
Theater
‘It’s A Wonderful Life,’ 7 p.m., Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road, Pasco. Cost: $8; $10 day of show.
Olate Dogs, 7 p.m., The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima. Cost: $26-$76. Under the guidance of their two handlers, this group of canine performers managed to claim the top prize on America’s Got Talent.
sat | Dec. 5
Comedy
Daniel Dugar, 8-9:30 p.m., Dec. 3 to Dec. 5, Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10.
Dance
Salsa Saturday, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 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
Kenny Day, 5 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
The Blackberry Bushes String Band, bluegrass/Americana from Seattle, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Cost: $5. Call 509-946-9328.
Music
Mid-Columbia Mastersingers Holiday Concert, 7:30-9 p.m., Central United Protestant Church, 1124 Stevens Drive, Richland. Cost: $22 or $20 the day of show.
Laura Pattillo Christmas Concert, 7-8:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2001 W. Kennewick Ave. Cost: $15. Includes a cookie reception afterward.
Film
Planetarium shows, Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity, 2 p.m., and Secrets of the Sun, 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
‘It’s A Wonderful Life,’ 7 p.m., Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road, Pasco. Cost: $8; $10 day of show.
Special Event
Annual Hermiston Festival of Trees, 6 p.m., Hermiston Conference Center, 415 Hermiston Highway. Cost: $5-$35.
sun | Dec. 6
Dance
Jazz dancing and listening, 1-4 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St. Cost: $7; $10 for nonmembers. Music by the Three Rivers Saxtette Band.
Theater
Second City’s Holidazed & Confused, 7 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Cost: $42-$47.
Special Event
Caring Santa, 8:30-10 a.m., Columbia Center mall, 1321 N. Columbia Center Blvd., Kennewick. A subdued and welcoming environment for children with special needs and their families to visit Santa. Reserve: columbiacentercaringsanta.eventbrite.com. Call 509-783-2108.
Christmas Open House, 1-3 p.m., White Bluffs Quilt Museum, 294 Torbett St., Richland. Event includes door prizes, a sewing machine raffle and an opportunity to shop our Marketplace for locally created arts and crafts.
Christmas Pops Spectacular, 4 p.m., The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima. Cost: $5-$59. Family-friendly holiday favorite features the Yakima Symphony Chorus in a program of traditional Christmas favorites, including an audience sing-along, in addition to an annual special guest ensemble.
Annual Hermiston Festival of Trees, 6 p.m., Hermiston Conference Center, 415 Hermiston Highway. Cost: $5-$35.
mon | Dec. 7
Music
Jam night with Vaughn Jensen, 8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
tue | Dec. 8
Dance
Dance lessons for singles and couples, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St. Cost: $6. Call 509-586-7609.
Music
Christmas at the Manor, 7 p.m., The Manor at Canyon Lakes, 2802 W. 35th Ave., Kennewick. No cover. The Columbia Basin Concert Band will perform a variety of holiday.
Celtic Christmas with Affiniti, 7 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Cost: $20-$25. International music sensation Affiniti is a trio of classically trained musicians. Their “crossover” style is a blend of classical, rock and Celtic music. Call 509-529-6500.
wed | Dec. 9
Dance
Ballroom dance lessons, 7 p.m., Kennewick Senior Center, 500 S. Auburn St. Cost: $36-$54 per couple.
Nightlife
Mary Lou and Stevie Show, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.
Wednesday Night Musician’s Circle, 6 p.m., American Legion Post No. 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.
thu | Dec. 10
Comedy
Leif Skyving, 8 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10.
Dance
Salsa Thursdays, 8:30 p.m., The Roxy Bar, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. Call 509-438-3425.
Nightlife
Steve Carver, jazz pianist, 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. No cover.
Wabi Sabi Jazz Fusion, 10 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.
Music
Washington Old Time Fiddlers monthly concert, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 2500 Chester Road, Richland. No cover. Call 509-591-0710.
Theater
‘It’s A Wonderful Life,’ 7 p.m., Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road, Pasco. Cost: $8; $10 day of show.
‘A Christmas Carol,’ a radio dramatization, 7 p.m., Pasco High School, 1108 North 10th Ave. Cost: $7-$10. A familiar story told as a radio drama onstage, complete with sound effects and music.
fri | Dec. 11
Comedy
Leif Skyving, 8 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10.
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.
Friday Night Fever, with DJ Fireball, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. No cover. Call 509-943-1173.
Nightlife
Michael LeFevre, classical guitar, 5 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-936-9328.
Film
Planetarium shows, Dynamic Earth, 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.
Art
Open Mic Poetry Reading/Spoken Word, 6 p.m., Ms. Rhoda’s Wine Garden, 702 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cost. Call 509-713-9446.
Free Verse Friday Open Poetry Night, 7 p.m., Adventures Underground, 1391 George Washington Way, Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9893.
Special Event
Tri-Cities Steel Band Association annual Christmas concert, 6:30 p.m., Chief Joseph Middle School, 504 Wilson St., Richland. Cost: $5.
Theater
‘A Christmas Carol,’ a radio dramatization, 7 p.m., Pasco High School, 1108 North 10th Ave. Cost: $7-$10. A familiar story told as a radio drama onstage, complete with sound effects and music.
‘Nutcracker,’ 7 p.m., Richland High School, 930 Long Ave. Cost: $25 for adults, $18 for students and $13 for children.
“It’s A Wonderful Life,” 7 p.m., Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road, Pasco. Cost: $8; $10 day of show.
sat | Dec. 12
Comedy
Leif Skyving, 8 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10.
Dance
Salsa Saturday, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 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.
Music
From a Distant Land, a handbell concert, 7-8 p.m., Kennewick First United Methodist Church, 2 S. Dayton St.
Walla Walla Symphony: Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular, 2 p.m., Whitman College-Cordiner Hall, 46 S. Park St., Walla Walla. Cost: $35-$45.
Nightlife
Geeks Who Drink ‘Star Wars’ Quiz, 1 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Cost: $5 entry fee. Call 509-946-9328.
Rock Creek, jazz duo, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Film
Planetarium shows, Stars of the Pharaohs, 7 p.m., and Cell! Cell! Cell!, 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.
Art
Open Mic Poetry Reading/Spoken Word, 6 p.m., Ms. Rhoda’s Wine Garden, 702 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cost. Call 509-713-9446.
Special Event
LIGO Public Tour, 1:30-3:30 p.m., LIGO Hanford Observatory, HIghway 10, Richland. Free. Tour one of two gravitational wave observatory sites in the U.S.
Burbank Library Open House & Silent Auction, 3-5 p.m., Burbank Library, 130 South Lake Road. Free. Event will feature potluck appetizers, desserts, hot cider and coffee. There will be a silent auction, bake sale and activities for the children. Money raised will go toward children and community programs at the library.
WinterFest Lighted Parade, 5 p.m., Kiona-Benton City Middle School, 913 Horne Drive, Benton City. Free.
Theater
‘Nutcracker,’ 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Richland High School, 930 Long Ave. Cost: $25 for adults, $18 for students and $13 for children.
‘A Christmas Carol,’ a radio dramatization, 7 p.m., Pasco High School, 1108 North 10th Ave. Cost: $7-$10. A familiar story told as a radio drama onstage, complete with sound effects and music.
‘It’s A Wonderful Life,’ 7 p.m., Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road, Pasco. Cost: $8; $10 day of show.
sun | Dec. 13
Dance
Ballroom dancing, 1-4 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St. Cost: $7.
Special Event
Pet Photos with Santa, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Columbia Center mall, 1321 N. Columbia Center Blvd., Kennewick. Bring your pet to pose with Santa. Call 509-783-2108.
Theater
‘Nutcracker,’ 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Richland High School, 930 Long Ave. Cost: $25 for adults, $18 for students and $13 for children.
This story was originally published December 1, 2015 at 9:55 PM with the headline "Mid-Columbia entertainment events for Dec. 4-13."