Mid-Columbia events for April 8-17
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fri | Apr. 8
Comedy
Charlie Weiner, 8 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10.
Dance
Open Dance Fridays, swing/country/ballroom, 6 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St. Cost: $6.
Nightlife
Jami Cooper, Richland, 5 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Kevin Lane with The Uptown Naturals, 7 p.m., Brewminatti, 713 Sixth St., Prosser. Cost: $5. Call 509-786-2269.
Jack Rothwell, 7 p.m., Barnard Griffin Wine Bar and Eatery, 878 Tulip Lane, Richland. No cover.
Theoretics, livetronica from Seattle, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Fallout, cover band from Tri-Cities, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, , 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. No cover. Call 509-943-1173.
Gaming
Magic the Gathering Booster Draft, 4:30 p.m., Adventures Underground, 1391 George Washington Way, Richland. Cost: $15. Draft, build and battle from the latest set of Magic the Gathering.
Film
Planetarium shows, Supervolcanoes, 7 p.m., and Secrets of the Sun, 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 in concert with Urban Poets Society, 8 p.m., 1300 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Cost: $20 in advance, $22 at the door. Features musical styles, including South African, gospel, pop and a premiere by Tri-City composer Reginald Unterseher, Glass. Behind the Music presentation is 30 minutes before the show. Info: www.midcolumbiamastersingers.org.
sat | Apr. 9
Comedy
Charlie Weiner, 8 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10.
Nightlife
Jill Cohn, Seattle, 5 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328 .
Rick Eaton, 6 p.m., Ms. Rhoda’s Wine Garden, 702 Jadwin Ave., Richland.
Jim Basnight, Seattle-based singer/songwriter, 7 p.m., Barnard Griffin Wine Bar and Eatery, 878 Tulip Lane, Richland. No cover.
Salsa Saturday, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $7.
Michael Martin Murphey, 7 p.m., Hamley Steakhouse, Eight S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. Cost: $40-$45. Money raised from event will go toward journal Andy Rieber’s fight against Lyme disease. Info: www.michaelmartinmurphey.com.
Film
Planetarium shows, Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity, 2 p.m., and Cell! Cell! Cell!, 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
Aaron Bodine book signing, 2 p.m., Adventures Underground, 1391 George Washington Way, Richland. Free. Author of the fantasy novel ‘Legends End Book One: War.’
Jazz with a Touch of Class, a scholarship fundraiser by Tri-Cities Chapter of the Links Inc., 6:30 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Pasco, 2525 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Cost: $50. Event features live jazz, a silent art auction, dinner and fun. Proceeds will go toward scholarships for local black high school seniors. Info: http://bit.ly/JazzWithClass_TC.
sun | Apr. 10
Dance
Ballroom, 1 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St. Cost: $7. Call 509-943-9414.
Nightlife
Battle of the Bands 2016 Finals, 6 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Ballroom Thieves, 7 p.m., Brewminatti, 713 Sixth St., Prosser. Cost: $15-$20. Call 509-786-2269.
Film
‘Years of Living Dangerously’, 2-3:30 p.m., Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Drive. Free. An Emmy-winning documentary that has nine one-hour episodes about the cause and effect of climate change.
Music
Mid-Columbia Mastersingers in concert with Urban Poets Society, 2 p.m., 1300 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Cost: $10-$22. Features musical styles, including South African, gospel, pop and a world premiere by Tri-City composer Reginald Unterseher, Glass. Behind the Music presentation is 30 minutes before the show.
Misc.
Moose Are Loose Charity Golf Tournament, 10 a.m., Buckskins Golf Club, 1790 Bronco Lane, Richland. Cost: $30; $120 per team. Money raised will go toward Tri City Cancer Center.
mon | Apr. 11
Nightlife
Jam night with Vaughn Jensen, 8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
tue | Apr. 12
Dance
Dance lessons for singles and couples, 6:30 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St. Cost: $6.
Nightlife
The Amber & Amber Show, karaoke, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
wed | Apr. 13
Nightlife
Mary Lou and Stevie Show, 6 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Wednesday Night Musician’s Circle, 6 p.m., American Legion Post #34, 1029 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. No cover.
Karaoke, 9 p.m., The Roxy Bar, 101 W. Kennewick Ave. Call 509-438-3425.
Karaoke, 9 p.m., The Dugout, 7111 Burden Blvd., Pasco. No cover.
thu | Apr. 14
Nightlife
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. No cover. Call 509-946-9328.
The Knutzen Brothers, 8 p.m., The Dugout, 7111 Burden Blvd., Pasco. No cover.
Girls Night Out, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $3 for men after 11 p.m.
Wabi Sabi, jazz fusion, 10 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Music
Washington Old Time Fiddlers Concert, 7-10 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 2500 Chester Road, Richland. No cover.
Misc.
WSU Extension Master Gardener program, 6:30 p.m., Mid-Columbia Libraries — Keewaydin Park Branch, 405 South Dayton St., Kennewick. Free. Vegetable gardening class. Call 509-735-3551.
fri | Apr. 15
Comedy
Kermit Apio, 8 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10.
Dance
Afternoon ballroom dancing, 1 p.m., Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Drive. Cost: $6. Call 509-946-5385.
Open Dance Fridays, swing/country/ballroom, 6 p.m., Pasco Eagles Club, 2829 W. Sylvester St. Cost: $6.
Dancing with the Tri-City Stars, 7 p.m., Chief Joseph Middle School, 504 Wilson St., Richland. Cost: $30. With help from the Utah Ballroom Dance Co., local community leaders vie for the mirror ball trophy. Info: dancebybethtrost.com or call 509-586-7609.
Nightlife
Plutons Trio, jazz/funk organ trio from Portland, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland.
Stompin Ground, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. No cover. Call 509-943-1173.
Gaming
Magic the Gathering Booster Draft, 4:30 p.m., Adventures Underground, 1391 George Washington Way, Richland. Cost: $15. Draft, build and battle from the latest set of Magic the Gathering.
Art
The WOLFGANG Art Reception, 7-9 p.m., Confluent Space, 285 Williams Blvd., Richland. No cover. Dancing Fire will be on display through April 30. Call 509-619-4116 .
Film
Planetarium shows, Secret Lives of Stars, 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.
Music
Jazz Unlimited — concert bands competition, 7 a.m., Columbia Basin College, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Free. About 4,200 students from across the Northwest will compete. The festival also features clinics, special guests and concerts. Info: http://bit.ly/jazzunlimited_2016.
Jazz Unlimited guest artist concert, 7:30 p.m., Art Fuller Auditorium, 500 S. Dayton St., Kennewick. Cost: $10-$15. Randy Brecker is a Grammy Award-winning trumpeter and flugelhornist.
Theater
Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre presents ‘Company,’ 7:30 p.m., Uptown Theatre, 1300 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Cost: $10-$20.
‘Our Town’, 7:30 p.m., Hanford High School Auditorium, 450 Hanford St., Richland. Cost: $10 for adults; $8 for students and seniors.
sat | Apr. 16
Comedy
Kermit Apio, 8 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $10.
Nightlife
Michael Mandrel, new age guitar from Portland, 6 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
The Show Ponies, West Coast-based bluegrass, 7 p.m., Brewminatti, 713 Sixth St., Prosser. Cost: $15-$20. Call 509-786-2269.
T Sisters, 9 p.m., Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Call 509-946-9328.
Salsa Saturday, 9:30 p.m., Joker’s, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland. Cost: $7.
Theater
Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre presents ‘Company,’ 7:30 p.m., Uptown Theatre, 1300 Jadwin Ave., Richland. Cost: $10-$20.
‘Our Town’, 7:30 p.m., Hanford High School Auditorium, 450 Hanford St., Richland. Cost: $10; $8 for students and seniors.
Music
Jazz Unlimited — jazz band competition, 7 a.m., Columbia Basin College, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Free. About 4,200 students from across the Northwest will compete. The festival also features clinics, special guests and concerts. Info: http://bit.ly/jazzunlimited_2016.
Film
Planetarium shows, The Little Star that Could, 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.
Misc.
Make Your Dream Garden a Reality, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Drive. Free. Learn how to design low-water-use landscaping Register at www.bentoncd.org.
20th Annual Gem and Mineral Show, 10 a.m., Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 South Oak Street, Kennewick. Cost: $5; kids 14 and under are free with a paid adult.
Route 66 Show and Shine, 9-3 p.m., Liberty Christian School, 2200 Williams Blvd., Richland. Cost: Register $20 per car for participants. Free for everyone else. Includes cars, music and activities. Call 509-946-0602.
sun | Apr. 17
Film
‘Years of Living Dangerously’, 2-3:30 p.m., Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Drive. Free. An Emmy-winning documentary that has nine one-hour episodes about the cause and effect of climate change.
Special Event
20th Annual Gem and Mineral Show, 10 a.m., Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 South Oak Street, Kennewick. Cost: $5; kids 14 and under are free with a paid adult.
Childhood Cancer Awareness 1-mile/5k Run/Walk, 2 p.m., Howard Amon Park, 900 Amon Park Road, north Richland. Free. No registration required.
This story was originally published April 6, 2016 at 2:34 PM with the headline "Mid-Columbia events for April 8-17."