Mid-Columbia events for Dec. 11-20
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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.
Nightlife
Michael LeFevre, classical guitar, 5 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-936-9328.
Friday Night Fever, with DJ Fireball, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. No cover. Call 509-943-1173.
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
Senske Holiday Light Show, 6 p.m., Senske Lawn & Tree Care, 400 N. Quay, Kennewick. No cover. More than 340,000 lights in an animated display are synced to music. Food vendors will be on site. Nonperishable food and cash donations will be accepted for 2nd Harvest. Call 509-374-5000.
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.
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.
Music
The Coats of Seattle, a capella, 2 p.m., Kennewick High School, 500 S. Dayton. Cost: $25; $15 for students and seniors.
Walla Walla Symphony: Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular, 2 p.m., Whitman College-Cordiner Hall, 46 S. Park St., Walla Walla. Cost: $35-$45.
From a Distant Land, a handbell concert, 7 p.m., Kennewick First United Methodist Church, 2 S. Dayton St.
Lutheran Advent/Christmas Concert, 7 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 418 N. Yelm St., Kennewick. No cover.
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
Santa Run and Reindeer Trot, 8 a.m., Benton City Lions Club, 1100 Ellen Ave., Benton City. Cost: $10-$20. A 5k run and 1-mile run/walk. Wear a Santa suit and get $5 off entrance fee. Call 509-366-1081.
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.
Music
Inland Northwest Musicians, 4-5:30 p.m., Connell High School, 1100 West Clark. No cover. The Connell High School choir will be joining some of the pieces. Santa will also make an appearance with treats. Reception follows.
Special Event
Pet Photos with Santa, 7-9 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., Richland High School, 930 Long Ave. Cost: $25 for adults, $18 for students and $13 for children.
mon | Dec. 14
Music
Jam night with Vaughn Jensen, 8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
tue | Dec. 15
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.
wed | Dec. 16
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.
Karaoke, 9 p.m., The Roxy Bar, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. Call 509-438-3425.
Special Event
Trios Health Auxiliary Book Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Trios Care Center at Vista Field, 521 Young Street, Kennewick.
thu | Dec. 17
Comedy
Anthony K, 8 p.m.-9:30 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.
Special Event
Defending Your Voice:Teaching Soldiers How to Tell Their Stories, presentation by Shawn Wong, 7-8:30 p.m., Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Drive. No cover.
Trios Health Auxiliary Book Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Trios Care Center at Southridge, 3730 Plaza Way, Kennewick.
fri | Dec. 18
Comedy
Anthony K, 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.
Nightlife
Lawrence Huntley, hammered dulcimer, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Candlelight Christmas, 7-9 p.m., Brewminatti, 713 Sixth St., Prosser. Cost: $7 or $10 day of show. Classic and recent Christmas songs played by regional jazz musicians.
Three Rivers Saxtette, saxophone quartet, 8-11 p.m, Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Friday Night Fever, with DJ Fireball, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. No cover. Call 509-943-1173.
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.
Music
A Big Band Christmas, 7 p.m., Columbia Basin College theater, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Cost: $15. Show includes area vocalists singing holiday selections.
Film
Planetarium shows, Supervolcanoes, 7 p.m., and IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System, 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
Trios Health Auxiliary Book Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Trios Family Health Center (Auburn), 203 W. Eighth, Kennewick.
Winter Ice Magic — Frozen in Time, 6:30 p.m., Toyota Arena, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Cost: $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Event features local skaters to classic holiday favorites and visit from everyone’s favorite sisters from Disney’s Frozen.
Living Nativity: Slow Down to Experience Hope this Christmas, 6-7 p.m. and 7-8 p.m., Hillspring Church, 1153 Gage Blvd, Richland. Cost: $5 for kids and $10 for adults.
sat | Dec. 19
Comedy
Anthony K, 8-9:30 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.
Nightlife
Ben Macy Trio, 5 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland.
Kathy Sands, violinist, 6:30 p.m., Mezzo Thai Restaurant, 94 Lee Blvd., Richland. No cover.
Ugly Sweater Karaoke with HiLarryOus Entertainment, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland.
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, Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity, 2 p.m., and Bad Astronomy: Myths and Misconceptions, 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.
Music
A Big Band Christmas, 7 p.m., Columbia Basin College theater, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Cost: $15. Show includes area vocalists singing holiday selections.
Mark Brown & Gary Hemenway, 7:30 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Cost: $25. Dr. Mark Brown and Gary Hemenway play together on two grand pianos. Call 509-529-6500.
Special Event
Living Nativity: Slow Down to Experience Hope this Christmas, 6-7 p.m. and 7-8 p.m., Hillspring Church, 1153 Gage Blvd, Richland. Cost: $5 for kids and $10 for adults.
Sports
Annual Lampson Cable Bridge Run, 9-11 a.m., Lampson International, 607 E. Columbia Drive, Kennewick. Cost: $15-$30. Info: www.pascoparksandrec.com.
sun | Dec. 20
Music
Holly Starr Christmas Concert, 6:30 p.m., Calvary Chapel, 10611 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick. Call 509-736-2086.
This story was originally published December 9, 2015 at 1:51 PM with the headline "Mid-Columbia events for Dec. 11-20."