COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s spring at last, and the Basin is filled with ways to get out and about. Whether you’re itching to get outside or you still want to huddle inside a warm building, there’s something for everybody. Here are some possibilities.

March 6-7

‘Footloose’

Quincy High School presents “Footloose.” 7 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28 and March 5-6, 2 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 6 at Quincy High School Performing Arts Center, 403 Jackrabbit St. Tickets and info: https://bit.ly/QHSFootlooseTix.

March 6

‘Cascadia: Art and Chemistry’

Opening reception for an exhibit by central Washington artist Tarra C. Hall-Ward. Hall-Ward artistically translates the chemistry and science of the PNW. Throughout the exhibit, inspiration from geology, pigments and aromatic chemistry intertwine with the innate properties, texture and intuitive mark-making of oil paints, watercolor and pencil. Light refreshments will be served. 4-7 p.m. at Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 401 S. Balsam St. Info: 509-764-3822.

‘The Deep Below, The Sky Above’

Opening reception for exhibit by local artists, centered around landscapes and underwater scenes in many different media. Refreshments and beverages will be served. Exhibit runs through April 25. 5-7 p.m. at Up Town Art Gallery, 301 W. Broadway Ave., Ste. A, Moses Lake. Info: https://bit.ly/UpTownGalleryML.

Artrageous

Picture a spectacle where music, dance, and live painting collide in a mesmerizing fusion, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats. Artrageous is a visual concert that fuses the mesmerizing music of original recording artists and composers with multisensory, dynamic live art curated by award-winning artists. The combined experience creates an immersive journey designed to create lasting memories and a sense of purpose and joy while stimulating your mind and senses. 7 p.m. at Big Bend Community College Wallenstien Theater, 6989 College Parkway, Moses Lake. Tickets and info: www.cba-arts.org.

March 7

Dr. Seuss Bingo and Silent Auction

Oh, the fun you’ll sponsor! Proceeds benefit Big Bend Cooperative Preschool. 4:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1020 A St., Moses Lake. Info: bigbendcooperativepreschool.com.

Youth Outdoors Unlimited Auction

Live and silent auction and banquet. Proceeds go to take youth with disabilities or life-threatening illness on hunting and fishing trips. 4:30-9:30 p.m. at Best Western Plus Lake Front Hotel, 3015 W. Marina Drive, Moses Lake. Tickets and info: https://charityauction.bid/YOUMosesLake2026.

March 11

Birchwood Mushroom Painting

Experience the joy of painting on birch wood. You will love the smooth feel it gives to your piece, and you can incorporate the grain of the wood into your piece for a beautiful effect. Wine available for purchase. Hosted by DP Artz. 5:30 p.m. at Millie’s Wine Bar, 114 First Ave. MNW, No.106, Ephrata. Info and tickets: https://dp-artz.square.site.

March 12

Adult Craft Night: Mini Beaded Plants

Leave the children behind and create beaded plants with assorted beads and floral wire molded into a cute mini terracotta planter. For patrons 18 and older. 5 p.m. at Soap Lake Public Library, 32 Main Ave. E. Info: 509-246-1313.

March 13-17

‘Up the Down Staircase’

Step inside the halls of a bustling urban high school where idealism meets reality in this heartfelt and often humorous story of a young teacher finding her way. The play follows Sylvia Barrett as she begins her first teaching job – full of hope, enthusiasm, and big dreams. But between endless paperwork, rule books, red tape, and unforgettable students, she quickly learns that education is about far more than lesson plans. 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, 2 p.m. Saturday matinee at Moses Lake High School, 803 E. Sharon Ave. Info and tickets: https://bit.ly/MLHS-UTDS.

March 13

Sourdough for Beginners

Are you ready to finally take the plunge into sourdough and all of its benefits? Come learn a skill as old as time and get your hands doughy. Laura, a WSDA-certified commercial sourdough baker and instructor, will teach you all you need to know to bake an artisan sourdough boule from start to finish. Tickets $99, available at https://bit.ly/SourdoughTix26. 5-7:30 p.m. at The Drip, 123 W. Third Ave., Moses Lake. Info: [email protected].

Comedy Night

Featuring Tacoma-based Robert Ca$h Moore. 7 p.m. at Rick’s Eatery, 819 W. Third Ave., Moses Lake. Info: 509-761-9644.

March 14

Lucky Finds Market

Local treasures, fresh spring foods, unique handmade gifts and more at this offseason event by the Moses Lake Farmers market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Dr NE, Moses Lake. Info: 509-237-2100 or farmersmarketml.com.

Brews & Tunes

Check out regional breweries, cideries and distilleries, local music and a whole downtown full of shopping. Non-alcoholic options are available. Participants will receive seven tasting tickets, a map of the event, swag bag and a customized tasting glass. 1-5 p.m. starting at Sinkiuse Square, 306 SD. Ash St., Moses Lake. Info and tickets: 509-770-1700 or downtownmoseslake.org.

Coffee & Canvas Spring Paint Event

Guided paint session with artist Nellie Hoots. Invite your friends and family for an evening of creativity, laughter, and maybe a little tea party magic. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Desert Rose Cafe, 745 E. Hemlock St, Othello. Registration and info: https://bit.ly/SpringPaint3-26.

This weekend at the movies:

Fairchild Cinemas: Bendito Corazon (not rated); Crime 101 (R); GOAT (PG); Hoppers (PG); I Can Only Imagine 2 (PG); Iron Lung (R); Scream 7 (R); Solo Mio (PG); The Bride! (R); Wuthering Heights (R). See www.fairchildcinemas.com for show times.

The Showhouse: Scream 7 (R); Hoppers (PG); The Bride! (R). See showhouse3.wordpress.com for show times.

Ritz Theater: Wuthering Heights (R). 7 p.m. Friday, and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. See www.facebook.com/RitzvilleRitz for updates.

    “The Deep Below, the Sky Above,” opens Friday at Up Town Art Gallery in Moses Lake.