Basin events calendar for Aug. 16, 2024
Children learn at a display at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Science Festival. OMSI, one of the largest science museums in the Northwest, will bring its traveling children’s exhibit to the Othello Public Library Aug. 19.
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COLUMBIA BASIN — The Grant County Fair is wrapping up and life is getting back to normal. Here are a few things happening around the Basin next week.
Aug. 16
Steven Dunlap in concert
Enjoy a night of country music. 9:30 p.m. at Beaumont Cellars, 23565 Grand Cru Drive NW, Quincy. Info: www.beaumontcellars.com
Aug. 16, 23, 30
Open Mic Night
Read a poem, sing karaoke, play an instrument, tell a story, dance or showcase some other talent. Alcohol- and drug-free experience for all ages every Friday. $1 donation suggested. 5-7 p.m. at the Soap Lake Community Center, 121 Second Ave. SE. Info: 509-246-1913.
Aug. 16-18
Bass Canyon
Three-day bass music festival featuring some of the biggest names in dubstep, trap and house music. Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Road, Quincy. www.livenationentertainment.com.
Aug. 19
OMSI Science Festival
Dive into a world of wonder at the OMSI Science Festival at the Othello library. Explore exciting hands-on activities and mind-blowing experiments that will spark a love of science in young minds. 3-6 p.m. at the Othello Library, 101 E. Main St. Info: 509-488-9683.
Free bingo
Get ready to shout "bingo!" and win some amazing prizes at this fun-filled event. Our professional Bingo caller will guide you through multiple rounds of the classic game, and there will be plenty of opportunities to win big. 5 p.m. at the Harvest Moon Saloon, 219 Railroad St., Wilson Creek. Info: www.harvestmoonsaloon.net.
Aug. 20
Line dance lessons
Learn from Moon Shine Line Dancing. All ages welcome. $5 per person. 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Moses Lake Senior Center, 608 E. Third Ave. Info: 509-765-7809 or www.moseslakeseniorcenter.org.
Aug. 21
Ritzville Summer Festival
Boba truck, swimming, snow cones, beanbag toss tournament and dinner in the park. 4-7 p.m. at Ritzville City Park. Info: earh.org.
Aug. 23
Tyler Childers Mule Pull ’24
Country music concert featuring Tyler Childers and guests Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Joy Oladokun and Bella White. Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Road, Quincy. www.livenationentertainment.com.
Chris Ward
Country music performance by a local artist who made the big time. Chris was signed to Giant/Warner Bros James Stroud in 1993 and released his debut album “One Step Beyond,” where in 1996 Chris’ single “Fall Reaching” made the top 60’s in Billboard Magazine. His song “See Ya” was recorded by Confederate Railroad and made their greatest hits album in 1997. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Beaumont Cellars, 23565 Grand Cru Drive NW, Quincy. Info: www.beaumontcellars.com.