Here are some events taking place around the Tri-Cities WA region during the month of November 2023:
– Tri-City Americans Hockey Games – November 1, 4, 7, 10, 11, 17, 21, 24 & 28, 2023
– Custer’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Show – November 3-5, 2023
– First Saturday Bird Walk – November 4, 2023
– Harvest Bazaar – November 10 & 11, 2023
– Veteran’s Day Parade – November 11, 2023
– Veteran’s Day Event in Pasco – November 11, 2023
– LIGO Hanford Observatory Public Tour – November 11, 2023
– Academy of Children’s Theatre presents Celebrating Tapestry: A Tribute to Carole King – November 11 & 12, 2023
– PNNL Science & Technology Seminar Series – Interrogating the Pathogeneses and Complications of Diabetes Mellitus Using Mass Spectrometry-Based Omics – November 14, 2023
– Lecture Series: Telling Your Story – A Personal Essay Workshop – November 16, 2023
– CBC Theatre Fall Play: Dog Sees God by Bert V. Royal – November 16-18, 2023
– Tri-Cities Veterans Resource Expo and Stand Down – November 17, 2023
– Special Olympics Washington – November 17 – 19, 2023
– The Richland Players presents A Doublewide, Texas Christmas – November 17-19 & 24-26, 2023
– CBC Orchestra and Choir Fall Concert – November 28, 2023
– Columbia Basin Badger Club presents The Future of Local News – November 30, 2023
– CBC Fall Jazz Night – November 30, 2023
– CBC Esvelt Gallery Exhibit: A Magenta Echo – through November 30, 2023
– Holiday Bazaars 2023
– TriCities Family Fun
– Tri-City VIBE (local live music, food and drink)
– Guide to Tri-Cities Washington Website
Tri-City Americans Hockey Games – November 1, 4, 7, 10, 11, 17, 21, 24 & 28, 2023
Toyota Center in Kennewick
Tickets: $24 – $34
The Tri-City Americans is a member of the Western Hockey League. Here is their home game schedule for October 2023:
November 1 – Vancouver Giants at 7:05 p.m.
November 4 – Spokane Chiefs at 6:05 p.m.
November 7 – Kelowna Rockets at 7:05 p.m.
November 10 – Kamloops Blazers at 7:05 p.m.
November 11 – Prince Albert Raiders at 6:05 p.m.
November 17 – Wenatchee Wild at 7:05 p.m.
November 21 – Seattle Thunderbirds @ 7:05 p.m.
November 24 – Victoria Royals @ 7:05 p.m.
November 28 – Saskatoon Blades @ 7:05 p.m.
Info & tickets: https://amshockey.com/
Custer’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Show – November 3-5, 2023
HAPO Center in Pasco
Friday from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Daily Admission: $8, Weekend Pass $10, Kids 12 and under free (free parking)
‘Tis the season for a holiday shopping tradition! This show features professional artists and crafters from across the northwest displaying and selling their Fine Art, Hand Crafts and Specialty Foods. From the practical to the whimsical, the variety and quality of work make this a must see event!
Info & Tickets: https://custershows.com/home.php?flag=1&secid=7&flag=1
First Saturday Bird Walk – November 4, 2023
The First Saturday bird walk will start at W. E. Johnson Park in Richland. Meet at the south trailhead near 619 Tanglewood Dr.
Starts at 8 a.m.
Free to participate
The Mid-Columbia region is teeming with a huge variety of birds and other wildlife throughout the year. Over 230 species of waterfowl, songbirds, raptors and shorebirds have been documented in a variety of habitats. Up to 60 species are typically found on a Saturday walk.
Knowledgeable birders will lead the walk. Bird enthusiasts of all experience levels are welcome, especially beginning birders.
Note: these bird walks used to take place at Bateman Island which is closed to the public until further notice due to a recent fire.
Info: https://www.lowercolumbiabasinaudubon.org/birding
Harvest Bazaar – November 10 & 11, 2023
Southridge Sports and Events Complex, 2901 Southridge Blvd. in Kennewick
Friday from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Admission: $5 per person, kids 12 and under free, free parking
Discover a treasure trove of artisanal wonders at our extraordinary event! Join us for an unforgettable experience where creativity and craftsmanship converge! Delight in a curated collection of exquisite, hand-crafted items that will captivate your senses and ignite your imagination.
Step into a vibrant marketplace buzzing with energy and enthusiasm, as approximately 100 talented vendors gather to showcase their unique creations. From enchanting décor to personalized gifts, and from charming homemade housewares to awe-inspiring art pieces, this is the ultimate haven for those seeking truly distinctive treasures.
Info: https://www.go2kennewick.com/1319/Harvest-Bazaar
Veteran’s Day Parade – November 11, 2023
Downtown in West Richland along Van Giesen St.
From 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Free to attend
West Richland is proud to host this year’s Veteran’s Day Parade! There will be a Chili Feed after the parade at Flat Top Park.
Info: https://www.westrichlandchamber.org/veterans-day-parade
Veteran’s Day Event in Pasco – November 11, 2023
City View Cemetery, 1300 N. Oregon Ave. in Pasco
Starts at 12:30 p.m.
Free to attend
Join us at Pasco City View Cemetery, Saturday, November 11th at 12:30 p.m. for our Veteran’s Day Event. Key note speaker is Matt Boehnke.
Info: https://www.facebook.com/CityViewCemetery/
LIGO Hanford Observatory Public Tour – November 11, 2023
LIGO Hanford Observatory, 127124 N Route 10 in Richland
Free to attend – must register for a time slot
LIGO Hanford Observatory is pleased to announce that it has resumed its “Second Saturday” free public tours. During your visit you will have a chance to explore many interactive and static exhibits now housed in LHO’s new LIGO Exploration Center (LExC). Tours include a one-hour walking tour of the site, time inside the new LIGO Exploration Center (LExC), and a talk by a staff member. LIGO tours are suitable for all ages. The talks are appropriate for visitors aged 12 and up, but all ages are welcome. Multiple tour times are available for your convenience, please choose the time slot that works best for you when reserving your ticket.
Note:
– All LHO visitors over the age of 18 will be required to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination (physical card or photo of card). We define “fully vaccinated” as at least two shots of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, OR one shot of Johnson & Johnson.
– Masking may be required on the day of your tour. Bring a mask, just in case. Visitors must adhere to LHO’s masking policy on the day of the tour.
– Registration is now required.
– Tours depart from the new LIGO Exploration Center (LExC). Please park first in LExC’s parking lot/overflow lot.
Info & registration: https://www.ligo.caltech.edu/WA/page/lho-public-tours
About LIGO: https://www.ligo.caltech.edu/WA
Academy of Children’s Theatre presents Celebrating Tapestry: A Tribute to Carole King – November 11 & 12, 2023
Windermere Children’s Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way in Richland
Times: November 11 @ 8 p.m. and November 12 @ 3 p.m.
General admission: $25, Table admission: $200 (Seats 4, includes a bottle of wine) and available online
Join us for a fundraiser for the Windermere Children’s Theatre. Enjoy the charm and groove of Carole King as you “Celebrate Tapestry.”
Info & tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=aoct
PNNL Science & Technology Seminar Series – Interrogating the Pathogeneses and Complications of Diabetes Mellitus Using Mass Spectrometry-Based Omics – November 14, 2023
Online via Zoom – must register
From 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Free to join
A presentation by Tom Metz –
In this presentation, Tom Metz will describe his team’s work applying mass spectrometry-based omics—measurements of thousands of molecules, such as proteins, metabolites, and lipids simultaneously—in basic studies of the molecular mechanisms underlying the development of diabetes mellitus, the molecular basis for diabetic complications, and in the search for novel biomarkers of developing autoimmunity.
Info & registration: https://www.pnnl.gov/events/interrogating-pathogeneses-and-complications-diabetes-mellitus-using-mass-spectrometry-based
Lecture Series: Telling Your Story – A Personal Essay Workshop – November 16, 2023
Museum at Keewaydin, 205 West Keewaydin Dr. in Kennewick
From 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. in English and a session in Spanish that starts at 7:30 p.m.
Free to participate
Our life stories are a means for connection – a tender offering in a troubled era. Part reportage and part reflection, personal essays can reveal hidden truths about ourselves, our families, and our societies.
In this interactive and generative writing workshop, Kristen Millares Young will help participants tell their own stories. Available in English and Spanish, each hourlong session will begin with a one-page reading to inspire group discussion, followed by timed prompts that guide individual writing sessions. By weaving together community narratives, we can craft a vision for our future that includes hope and the capacity for unexpected change.
Info: https://www.cbcartscenter.com/lectures/
CBC Theatre Fall Play: Dog Sees God by Bert V. Royal – November 16-18, 2023
Columbia Basin Collage Arts Center Theatre (P Building) in Pasco
Starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $8, seniors/students and $10, adults
When CB’s dog dies from rabies, CB begins to question the existence of an afterlife. His best friend is too burnt out to provide any coherent speculation; his sister has gone goth; his ex-girlfriend has recently been institutionalized; and his other friends are too inebriated to give him any sort of solace.
Content Warning
Even though it is comedic, Dog Sees God engages mature topics and explicit language surrounding suicide, bullying, eating disorders, loss, sexuality, substance abuse, and homophobia.
Dog Sees God has not been authorized or approved in any manner by the Charles M. Schulz Estate or United Features Syndicate, which have no responsibility for its content.
Info: https://www.cbcartscenter.com/theatre/
Tri-Cities Veterans Resource Expo and Stand Down – November 17, 2023
Southridge Sports and Events Complex, 2901 Southridge Blvd. in Kennewick
From 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Free employment services, workshops, counseling, disability claims, medical services and more!
Info: https://columbiabasinvetcenter.org/cbvc-events/veterans-resource-expo/
Special Olympics Washington – November 17 – 19, 2023
Various locations and times around the Tri-Cities
The 2023 State Fall Games presented by Broadmoor RV will host more than 1,000 participants from around the state. Participants will compete in bowling, flag football, gymnastics, and volleyball. We will have competitions and special events happening in Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco.
Info: https://specialolympicswashington.org/event/state-fall-games/
The Richland Players presents A Doublewide, Texas Christmas – November 17-19 & 24-26, 2023
The Richland Players Theatre, 608 The Parkway in Richland
Dates & times: November 17, 18, 24 & 25 at 7:30 p.m. and November 19 & 26 at 2 p.m.
Single tickets are from $10 to $20 and can be purchased online or at the box office.
The holiday stress is doubled when the status of Doublewide, the newest and tiniest town in Texas, is jeopardized by double-crossing County officials! Can Joveeta Clumper and her little clan take on the “Big Guys”, win the Nativity competition, and finally seal their official status?
Future dates: December 1-3, 2023
Info & Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=ricpl
CBC Orchestra and Choir Fall Concert – November 28, 2023
Columbia Basin Collage Arts Center Theatre (P Building) in Pasco
Starts at 7 p.m.
Free to attend
The CBC Choirs and Orchestra present a lovely evening of traditional, contemporary, and multicultural music including choir works from Latvia, South Africa, Ecuador, and the US. The choral production will also feature a smattering of holiday music to lift your spirits and get you ready for the joyful season to come.
Info: https://www.cbcartscenter.com/events/concert-cbc-orchestra-and-choir-fall-concert/
Columbia Basin Badger Club presents The Future of Local News – November 30, 2023
Virtual online via Zoom
From 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 for non members – must register
The Badger Club is pleased to present Seattle Times publisher Frank Blethen for a discussion on The Future of Local News.
Info & Registration: https://cbbc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=0&club_id=392306
CBC Fall Jazz Night – November 30, 2023
Columbia Basin Collage Arts Center Theatre (P Building) in Pasco
Starts at 7 p.m.
Free to attend
Join the CBC Jazz Ensemble and FreeForm Vocal Jazz for a night of classic and current jazz including a wide variety of styles from swing and bop to funk, Latin, and more.
Info: https://www.cbcartscenter.com/events/concert-cbc-fall-jazz-night/
CBC Esvelt Gallery Exhibit: A Magenta Echo – through November 30, 2023
Columbia Basin College (P-Building, P-100), 2600 N. 20th Ave. in Pasco
Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Free and open to the public
The Esvelt Gallery is honored to present A Magenta Echo by Allyce Wood, the exhibition runs from October 30 – November 30, 2023, with an artist lecture on November 15, 2023, at 3:00pm in P201/Zoom with a reception to follow at the gallery.
Info: https://www.cbcartscenter.com/esvelt-gallery/
Holiday Bazaars 2023
The staff at Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business has compiled a list of holiday bazaars around the Tri-Cities that are taking place. For more information, visit: https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/2023/09/holiday-bazaars-2023/. Note: To be included on this list, email rachel@tcjournal.biz with details about your bazaar, including time, date, place and cost.
TriCities Family Fun
For family friendly events in and around the Tri Cities, visit https://tricitiesfamilyfun.wixsite.com/familyfunwa.
Tri-City VIBE!
For a list of nightlife music events around the Tri-Cities including happy hours, food, beer & wine, visit Tri-City VIBE!
Info: http://tricityvibe.com and https://www.facebook.com/vibetricities
Guide to Tri-Cities Washington Website
For activities to do around the Tri-Cities region including Farmers’ Markets, Outdoor Recreation, Wineries, Breweries, Performing Arts & Music, Social Clubs & Groups and more, visit the Guide to Tri-Cities Washington website: https://tri-citiesguide.org. This guide has been described as “An Under-the-Hood Guide to Community Culture including Clubs, Annual Events, and Awesome Organizations.”
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