Mid-Columbia events for Dec. 18-27
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fri | Dec. 18
Comedy
Anthony K, 8-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10.
Dance
Third Friday Dance, 1-3:45 p.m., Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Drive, Richland. Cost: $6 . Music from Easy Swing Band. 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
Lawrence Huntley, hammered dulcimer, 5-8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Candlelight Christmas with Ben Macy Trio, 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.
Annual Ugly Sweater Party, 8 p.m., Paper Street Brewing Company, 701 The Parkway, Richland. No cover. Call 509-713-7088.
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.
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.
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., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cover: $7. 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.
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
Annual Princess Christmas Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. No cover. Area artists and crafters offer hand-crafted gifts for everyone on your holiday list. Beverages available. Call 509-786-2180.
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.
Senske Holiday Light Show, 5-9 p.m., Senske Lawn & Tree Care, 400 N. Quay, Kennewick. Free. Over 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 Second Harvest. Call 509-374-5000.
Sports
Annual Lampson Cable Bridge Run, 9-11 a.m., Lampson International, 607 E. Columbia Drive, Kennewick. Cost: $15-$30. Info: www.pascoparksandrec.com.
Tri-City Americans hockey vs. Seattle Thunderbirds, 7:05 p.m., Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Cost: $23.
sun | Dec. 20
Music
Holly Starr Christmas Concert, 6:30 p.m., Calvary Chapel, 10611 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick. Call 509-736-2086.
mon | Dec. 21
Music
Jam night with Vaughn Jensen, 8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
tue | Dec. 22
Comedy
‘Doktor Kaboom: The Science of Santa,’ 6:30 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Cost: $20; $10 youth. Show explores fun science topics to inspire your child’s imagination Call 509-529-6500.
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. 23
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.
fri | Dec. 25
Comedy
Derek Sheen Comedy Show, 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10.
sat | Dec. 26
Comedy
Derek Sheen Comedy Show, 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10.
Nightlife
Strengthen What Remains, four-piece hardcore band from Tampa, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Cost: $5. Call 509-946-9328.
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.
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, 2 p.m., and Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef, 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
LIGO Public Tour, 3-5 p.m., LIGO Hanford Observatory, Highway 10, Richland. No cover. Tour one of two gravitational wave observatory sites in the U.S. Wear comfortable shoes.
sun | Dec. 27
Dance
Ballroom dancing, 1-4 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St. Cost: $7.
This story was originally published December 14, 2015 at 10:35 PM with the headline "Mid-Columbia events for Dec. 18-27."