Here are some events taking place around the Tri-Cities WA region during the month of January 2024:
– CBC Esvelt Gallery Exhibit: Infrastructure presented by Joe Hedges – January 5 through February 1, 2024
– First Saturday Bird Walk – January 6, 2024
– PNNL Science & Technology Seminar Series – Technology and its Transfer to Industry – January 9, 2024
– Film Screening: The Engine Inside – January 9, 2024
– Tri-Cities Polar Plunge – January 13, 2024 (Note: postponed to March 16, 2024)
– LIGO Hanford Observatory Public Tour – January 13, 2024
– Camerata Musica presents Valencia Baryton Project – January 13, 2024
– Ever & After Wedding Expo & Bridal Show – January 14, 2024
– 4th Annual MLK Day of Service – January 15, 2024 (Note: postponed to January 20, 2024)
– 2024 Martin Luther King Bell Ringing Ceremony – January 15, 2024
– Columbia Basin Badger Club Annual Meeting and Forum: “Big Time College Football – What about WSU” – January 18, 2024
– Lecture Series: “The Oldest Hatred: Coming to Terms with Antisemitism” – January 18, 2024
– Tri-City Family Expo 2024 – January 19 & 20, 2024
– Tri-City Americans Hockey Games – January 19, 24, 26, 27 & 31, 2024
– Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour – January 21, 2024
– Tri-Cities Sportsman Show – January 26-28, 2024
– The Richland Players presents Sylvia – January 26-28, 2024
– TriCities Family Fun
– Tri-City VIBE (local live music, food and drink)
– Guide to Tri-Cities Washington Website
CBC Esvelt Gallery Exhibit: Infrastructure presented by Joe Hedges – January 5 through February 1, 2024
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 Infrastructure by Joe Hedges. The exhibition runs from January 5 – February 1, 2024, with an artist lecture on January 11 at 2:00 p.m. in P201 with a reception to follow at the gallery. Hedges highlights the tension between the digital and physical world in his work by combining painting on canvases with screens, stereos and salvaged electronics and materials, his works reflect the disorientation of the moment.
Info: https://www.cbcartscenter.com/esvelt-gallery/
First Saturday Bird Walk – January 6, 2024
The First Saturday bird walk will start at Wye Parking Lot off Columbia Park Trail in Richland
Starts at 8 a.m.
Free to participate
We are happy to announce that Bateman Island is once again open to the public. We will return to the island for our First Saturday bird walk on Jan 6, 2024. Kick off a new year of birding as we explore the island and surrounding waters.
Bateman Island is a major birding hotspot in the Mid-Columbia. Located at the confluence of the Yakima and Columbia Rivers, the island and surrounding waters are 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.
Lisa Hill and other knowledgeable birders lead a walk on the first Saturday of the month from September through June. Bird enthusiasts of all experience levels are welcome, especially beginning birders.
Info: https://www.lowercolumbiabasinaudubon.org/birding
PNNL Science & Technology Seminar Series – Technology and its Transfer to Industry – January 9, 2024
Online via Zoom – must register
From 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Free to join
A presentation by Kannan Krishnaswami –
PNNL has a mission to move innovations from the Laboratory to industry. We develop novel solutions to address our nation’s critical challenges of energy independence, environmental sustainability, and national and homeland security.
PNNL has long history and a successful track record of collaborating with and transferring technology to industry – from security scanners at airports that keep millions of passengers safe every day to producing plant-based commodity chemicals at industrial scale.
PNNL has a vast portfolio of patented and copyrighted technologies available for licensing coupled with several contractual mechanism for industry and academia to efficiently engage with the Laboratory.
Info & registration: https://www.pnnl.gov/events/community-st-seminar-series-technology-and-its-transfer-industry
Film Screening: The Engine Inside – January 9, 2024
Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr. in Richland
Starts at 7 p.m. Note: film is ~ 1.5 hours long
Free to attend
Thanks to support from Bike Tri-Cities and Wheelhouse Community Bike Shop, we’re pleased to screen this beautiful film that will inspire you to apply bicycles more fully to your life, improving your physical and mental health, reducing traffic congestion, saving your hard-earned cash, and reducing climate change. One hour and twenty minutes. Admission is free. Representatives from Bike Tri-Cities, Wheelhouse Community Bike Shop, Citizens Climate Lobby, and local bike shops will be present.
From Darcy Wittenburg, the Director: “We’re at a crux in human history. Never before have we experienced so many converging problems: the climate crisis, social and economic inequality, cultural trauma, and transportation issues. “The Engine Inside” is about unlocking the bicycle as a simple, and often overlooked, solution for many of our challenges. The timing and the message of this film has never been as poignant or as urgent as it is now. We hope this empowers people all over the world to ride their bikes and know that a better future is possible.”
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1274513096593774
Tri-Cities Polar Plunge – January 13, 2024 (Note: postponed to March 16, 2024)
Columbia Point Marina Park in Richland
Registration opens – 9:00 a.m.
Awards & Costume Contests: 11:15 a.m.
PLUNGE! – 12:00 p.m.
Cost for admission to the event: $75 – this a peer-to-peer fundraising event!
Participants are invited to take the plunge into the Columbia River to support Special Olympics Washington.
This winter, Columbia Point Marina Park will once again be packed with brave polar plungers. Just chill though, you don’t have to get in the water. Whether you get cold for a cause or show up to cheer others on, this annual tradition has something for everyone. Join us for an experience like no other! By joining in the fun, you’ll be supporting 8,000+ athletes with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities across our state.
Several local businesses and organizations have already created teams that anyone can join, including the SportsPage Bar (https://www.facebook.com/events/653662943630138/) and The Arc of Tri-Cities (https://arcoftricities.com/events/polar-plunge-2024).
Info: https://polarplungewa.com/
LIGO Hanford Observatory Public Tour – January 13, 2024
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
Camerata Musica presents Valencia Baryton Project – January 13, 2024
Columbia Basin College Arts Center, 2600 N 20th in Pasco
Starts at 7:30 p.m.
Free to attend if seating is available (patrons receive priority seating)
The Valencia Baryon Project showcases a rare gem of the Baroque period, the baryton (a bowed string instrument with extra resonating and plucked strings) in a sonorous trio with viola and cello. The program includes highlights from Haydn’s extensive baryton repertoire as well as recent commissions.
Info: https://cameratamusica.com/seasons/2023-2024/valencia-baryton-project.html
Ever & After Wedding Expo & Bridal Show – January 14, 2024
Hapo Center in Pasco
From 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. with fashion shows at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Tickets: $10-$30
Do you believe in love forever & happily ever after? Come enjoy a fun afternoon and meet with local, talented wedding professionals, vendors & businesses ready to make your wedding dreams come true!
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-wedding-expo-bridal-show-tickets-700415330107
Info: https://bridalexpo.love/
4th Annual MLK Day of Service – January 15, 2024 (Note: postponed to January 20, 2024 – same location and time)
Gesa Stadium Parking Lot in Pasco
From 10 a.m. – noon
Drive-thru event
On Monday, January 15th, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Gesa Stadium in Pasco, the Tri-Cities Diversity and Inclusion Council along with Lutheran Community Services North West, and HAPO Community Credit Union, will be hosting our 4th annual MLK Day of Service event. We plan to serve 2000 local families with donation boxes of food and essential household supplies. This drive-thru event seeks to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as we build community and support for Tri-City families.
One box is available per family (must have a family member there to claim it) and will include food items, cleaning supplies, diapers, etc. Boxes available while supplies last. Tri-City Diversity and Inclusion Council is a 501(c)3 organization.
Info: https://www.tricitiesdeicouncil.org/
2024 Martin Luther King Bell Ringing Ceremony – January 15, 2024
Columbia Basin College (T Building), 2600 N. 20th Ave. in Pasco
Starts at 5:30 p.m.
Free to attend
Join us on Monday, January 15, outside T Building on the CBC Pasco Campus at 5:30 p.m. as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. King during the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Bell Ringing Ceremony.
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/913808766741614
Columbia Basin Badger Club Annual Meeting and Forum: “Big Time College Football – What about WSU” – January 18, 2024
Virtual online via Zoom
From 11:30 a.m.. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 for non members – must register
College football and basketball are popular spectator sports that have undergone remarkable changes in the past 3 years. These changes include a shift from regional to coast-to-coast conferences. The fact that approximately 7,000 athletes generate more than $6 billion in revenue has led to calls that these athletes receive a fairer share of that revenue. The US Supreme Court weighed in on this issue in 2021, and further changes are anticipated.
These changes have a big impact on regional college sports, particularly Washington State University. Last year WSU was a proud member of the Pac-12 conference, one of the 5 most powerful conferences in the nation. Now all conference members are leaving except for WSU and Oregon State.
Our forum will examine the past and future from two perspectives. The first is from the athlete – a voice rarely heard in the national discussions about these issues. We have invited Dean Janikowski who has been the kicker for the WSU Cougars for the past 3 seasons to discuss what the life of a Division 1 athlete is like and how changes in the sports landscape will affect future athletes. In addition, Jeff Morrow, former sports editor of the Tri-City Herald, will provide perspective on the dissolution of the Pac-12 and what the future might hold for WSU athletics.
Info & Registration: https://cbbc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=0&club_id=392306
Lecture Series: “The Oldest Hatred: Coming to Terms with Antisemitism” – January 18, 2024
Kennewick Branch – Mid-Columbia Libraries, 1620 S. Union Street in Kennewick
Starts at 7 p.m.
Free to participate
In 2021, 82 percent of American Jews said antisemitism had risen over the last five years, while only 44 percent of the general public believed that to be the case. How can we account for this striking difference?
Antisemitism is sometimes called “the oldest hatred,” and this talk will show how religious and racial prejudice shaped Jewish experience over millennia and came to unite diverse Jewish people around the world. Topics will include the origins of Jewish stereotypes, how antisemitism intersects with white nationalism, and the difference between critiques of the Israeli government and discrimination against Jews. Attendees will gain new knowledge and understanding about antisemitism along with strategies to address it.
Nancy Koppelman (she/her) has been a professor of American studies and humanities at The Evergreen State College for 28 years, where she currently leads the Evergreen Jewish Studies Project. She holds an M.A. in history from the University of Washington and a Ph.D. in American studies from Emory University. PP Koppelman lives in Olympia.
Info: https://www.cbcartscenter.com/lectures/
Tri-City Family Expo 2024 – January 19 & 20, 2024
HAPO Center in Pasco
Friday from Noon – 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tickets: $9 per adult and $7 per child (ages 3-7), kids 2 and under free
Tri-Cities Family Expo is a family event with over 100 vendors whose interest or targets market are children and adults. Live entertainment makes for a lively fun filled day! The Family Expo is once a year in January at the Hapo Center in Pasco.
Info & tickets: https://www.tcfamilyexpo.com/
Tri-City Americans Hockey Games – January 19, 24, 26, 27 & 31, 2024
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 January 2024:
January 19 – Seattle Thunderbirds at 7:05 p.m.
January 24 – Wenatchee Wild at 6:00 p.m.
January 26 – Portland Winterhawks at 7:05 p.m.
January 27 – Prince George Cougars at 6:05 p.m.
January 31 – Everett Silvertips at 7:05 p.m.
Info & tickets: https://amshockey.com/
Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour – January 21, 2024
Toyota Center in Kennewick
Starts at 3 p.m.
Tickets: $18 – $59.25+ (add-ons include Magic Pass and Celebrity On-Court Pass)
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters global tour as they take the court with moments of extreme basketball innovation and unparalleled fan Fun! See the Globetrotter stars Live as they Dribble, Spin, Slam, and Dunk their way past their relentless rivals, the Washington Generals!
You’ll be amazed by new levels of mind-blowing trick shots, expert ball-handling skills, and Big Laughs with unrivaled opportunities for pre-game, post-game and in-game fan engagement!
Info & Tickets: https://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/world-tour/schedule/toyota-center/
Tri-Cities Sportsman Show – January 26-28, 2024
HAPO Center in Pasco
Dates & Times – Friday: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
General Admission: Adults: $21.00, Children 6-12: $7.00, Children Under 6: Free
Special Admissions: Friday – Seniors 60+: $7.00, Sunday – Kids’ Day: $1.00 off admission for children ages 6-12, Military: Show your military ID and receive $1.00 off admission
Join us for one of the northwest’s finest sportsmen shows.
For outdoor men, women, and children from throughout the region, the HAPO Center will be filled with the latest in outdoor equipment, a trophy antler collection from the northwest, kid’s fishing pond, free air rifle range, free hourly hunting and fishing seminars, and more!
This year’s show will include many booths and exhibits in both the Expo Hall and the Arena. Exhibitors include retail merchants, factory reps, outdoor clubs and organizations, taxidermists, wildlife art, fishing boats, and fishing and hunting guides who will be available to help you plan your vacations. Make sure to stick around and listen for your name as there will be hourly door prizes given away.
Info: https://shuylerproductions.com/tri-cities/
The Richland Players presents Sylvia – January 26-28, 2024
The Richland Players Theatre, 608 The Parkway in Richland
Dates & times: January 26 & 27 at 7:30 p.m. and January 28 at 2 p.m.
Single tickets are from $10 to $20 and can be purchased online or at the box office.
Tensions rise between empty-nesters, Greg and Kate, when Greg meets the beguiling and streetwise Sylvia. Career-oriented Kate refuses to take in a dog, but Greg is bored and Sylvia adores him. Who will win this battle for Greg’s love? Note contains adult language and themes.
Future dates: February 2-4 & 9-11, 2024
Info & Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=ricpl
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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