Tidewater Virginia Events

May 29 - Sunsets on the River, Hermitage Museum, Norfolk, 6 pm. The Michael Clark Band. Every other Thursday in May and June, the Hermitage hosts a local concert. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Cash bar-no outside alcohol allowed. Food will also be available for purchase.  R&B, Blues, Soul, Rock, Jazz, Funk. These are the musical styles tastefully blended by The Michael Clark Band featuring Tracy Clark-sometimes in the same song! Members: FREE, Non-members: $10.00

May 29 - Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Light Chamber, Hampton Arts at the American Theater, 7:30 pm, $25/$30. Experience the Virginia Symphony in a new way... up close and personal! The VSO Chamber Music performance features a small ensemble of musicians performing beautiful music in an intimate setting. Simply divine.  http://www.Hamptonarts.net

May 29 - Masterworks in the Making: Concert of Premieres, 7:30 pm, FREE, Virginia Arts Fest, Chandler Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center, Norfolk. The John Duffy Composers Institute is dedicated to the inspiration, creation, and performance of new music for the stage, and each spring offers five composers the opportunity to nurture their new work in the stellar company of faculty and performers. Don't miss this opportunity to discover new musical masterworks- Event is free but space is limited, so come early!

May 29/June 1 - Newport News Greek Festival, sponsored by the Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 60 Traverse Road, Newport News, VA. Location: Route-64, Exit 258-B (17 North). Phone: 757-596-6151 (Church Office). Free Parking. Festival Special - Greek Style Lamb Shank Dinner! http://newportnewsgreekfestival.org/index.html

May 30 - 2nd Annual Steampunk: Visions of Futures Past - Opening Event, Hampton History Museum, 6-9 pm, $5. Friday night event: music by Uglyography and The Framers, belly dancing from Wicked Hips, and sideshow with feats of strength and daring-do. Experience the work of artists and craftspeople whose vehicles, weaponry, and gadgets conjure up a time when airships were commonplace and steam power ruled the world; an alternative Victorian era and an imagined Wild West frontier. The Exhibit will be open from 9 am to 5 pm Sat/Sun.

May 30 - Jazz at Portside with Saxophonist Stan Howard, 6-9 pm, Portsmouth. For more information contact Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services Valora Baskerville 393-8481.

May 30 - Friday Night Adventures, Newport News Park Discovery Center, 13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. Every Friday, meet a park naturalist to discover facts about some of the park's natural and historical features. Programs include nature walks, video presentations and/or hands on activities. Topics include beavers, snakes, owls, bats and other creatures inhabiting the park. Call 886-7916 for weekly topic and location.

May 30 - Friday Night Hoedown at the Virginia Beach Farmer's Market, 3640 Dam Neck Road (and Princess Anne Rd.), Virginia Beach, 7-10 pm. Music by Double Shot. More info from FarmMrkt@vbgov.com or (757) 385-4388.

May 30 - The Tidewater Concert Band, Willet Hall, Portsmouth, 7:30 pm. The Tidewater Concert Band has provided musical entertainment for Hampton Roads, Virginia since 1971. The band is made up of volunteers of all ages and walks of life who love to come together and make music. The band was organized in Portsmouth, VA, in February of 1971 by the late David Mitchell, a longtime band director at Churchland High School. David called on former band students, local band directors and other interested local musicians in the area to form a fully instrumented top-notch community band. The band provided a centerpiece performance at Yorktown's Bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It has experienced many phases and musicians throughout its long history, and continues today to provide quality music and service to the community. The band provides music for the graduation ceremonies of Tidewater Community College. It performs at local parades, celebrations, art shows, festivals, and concert series and provides entertainment at local retirement and nursing homes. For more information, please call 757-393-5182  

May 30 - Virginia Symphony: Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 West Finney Avenue, 8pm. $25. Season after season, the music of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" blooms in perennial splendor. Experience an intimate performance of this timeless work featuring VSO violinist Simon Lapointe and conducted from the harpsichord by Benjamin Rous. 757.923.0003 or www.SuffolkCenter.org

May 30 - Blackbeard Festival Grand Pirates Ball, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 7-11 pm. A banquet of fine food, beer, and pirate's grog as well as rousing pirate music to entertain. Tickets available at Parks & Recreation Office 5th floor or by calling 727-6348. 

May 30/June 1 - Virginia Beach Patriotic Festival. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The Patriotic Festival celebrates our Armed Forces with a weekend full of concerts and military displays at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, including an Oceanfront Air Show each day from 12-3 pm. Being home to one of the largest concentrations of military installations in the United States, Hampton Roads is proud of its military heritage. Main Concerts at 5th Street Beach Stage - Friday: The Band Perry, w/ Logan Brill (gates open at 5 pm, show at 7 pm). Saturday: Jake Owen, w/ Cadillac Three (gates open at 5 pm, show at 7 pm). Sunday: Little Big Town, w/ Sam Hunt (gates open at 3 pm, show at 4 pm).

May 30/June 24 - Mount Trashmore Summer Carnival, 310 Edwin Dr., Virginia Beach. Hours of operation are 6 pm - 11 pm during the week, and 2 pm - 11 pm on the weekends. Rides, games and traditional state fair foods re all available at the Summer Carnival at Mount Trashmore Park. Located in the parking lot off Edwin Drive, the carnival is great for all ages and offers free admission and free parking. Ride prices - Single Tickets: $1 each (each ride takes 2-6 tickets); Monday, Wednesday & Friday: $18 wristband (unlimited rides); Twelve Buck Tuesday: $12 wristband; Dollar Day Thursday: All rides $1 each; Saturday & Sunday: $20 wristband. Games and concession are priced separately.

May 31 - Yorktown Market Days. Chischiak Green, Water Street, Yorktown, 8 am - 12 pm. Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, entertainment and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. This week's live entertainment is by "A Taste of Love w/ Bart and Jan". Free

May 31 - Suffolk Farmers' Market, at the Pavilion, 524 N. Main St., Suffolk, VA 23434 (At the corner of Constance Rd. & Main St. in Historic Downtown Suffolk), 9 am - 1 pm. The Suffolk Farmers' Market is a popular outlet for locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, organically raised poultry, fresh eggs and milk, honey and a variety of artisan-crafted goods. Free and open to the public, the Market will host a variety of Family Fun Days, special guest speakers and performers, petting zoos, book signings, workshops, crafts and more. For information about becoming a Suffolk Farmers' Market vendor, contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130

May 31 - Burbank Elementary PTA Bazaar & Riverdale Community Day, 40 Tidemill Lane, Hampton, 10 am - 3 pm. AYCE Sausage & Pancake breakfast @ Elks' Club - $6. Burbank PTA Bazaar, Burbank School-inside & out. Open Swim @ Riverdale Pool - $5 each or $10 for family.

May 31 - American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Tidewater Community College, 120 Campus Drive, begins at Noon. Come out to celebrate life and to remember loved ones lost to Cancer. We will have entertainment, themed relays, A Survivor Dinner for registered Survivors, Midnight Bingo, Children's entertainment and more. For more information email Donc1138@aol.com

May 31 - BMX racing at Gosnold's Hope Park, 6:30 pm. The track has free loaner bikes and helmets for any one that would like to give BMX racing a try. This is a sport for all ages. Everyone is matched by their age and skill level to make the racing fair and fun. Come out to the track and have a fun filled evening.

May 31 - Discovery Hour. Newport News Park Discovery Center, 13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. Every Saturday from May 10th through August 30th, discover special facts about the wildlife living in our area, find fun activities in the parks, and meet new friends while learning about our natural environment. Most programs begin at the Discovery Center, and may include crafts, games or nature walk for the whole family. Call 886-7916 for topic information. http://www.nnparks.com/

May 31 - Hayrides, Newport News Park Discovery Center, 13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, 7-9 pm. Enjoy park interpretation and discussion on this 40 minute ride through the campground and bikeway. Complimentary tickets are available at the Campsite Office 30 minutes prior to each ride. Space is limited. All participants must be present to receive a ticket.

May 31 - Family Movies on the Lawn presents The Karate Kid (PG), nTelos Wireless Pavilion, Downtown Portsmouth, Gates open at 7:30 pm. Join us at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion, Saturday's in May for some quality family time at the "FAMILY MOVIES ON THE LAWN" movie series. This event is FREE and open to the public. Parking is also FREE in all City of Portsmouth parking garages and lots. Although the movies begin at dusk, attendees are encouraged to arrive early to find a good viewing spot on the lawn. Blankets and sand chairs are recommended. Concessions will be open with food and beverage options as well.

May 31/June 1 - The 15th Annual Blackbeard Pirate Festival. Downtown Hampton and Mill Point Park. Once a year visitors from all over the country enjoy the sights and sounds of 18th century Hampton overrun by pirates. Hampton's waterfront comes alive with dozens of pirate re-enactors, costumed in historically accurate garb, who transform today's Hampton into the busy seaport of yesterday. Led by Blackbeard the Pirate himself, re-enactors help visitors step back in time and re-live the history and legends of 1718 Hampton. The Festival offers a variety of children's activities, live musical entertainment, fireworks, period vendors, arts and crafts, and much more! Festivities kick off Friday, May 30, from 7-11 p.m. with the Grand Pirates Ball at the Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina Hotel. It will include a bounty of food, adult beverages and live music. The festival is free but tickets for the ball, available starting April 15, are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. http://hampton.gov/index.aspx?NID=2059

May 31/June 1 - Virginia Regional Festival of Flight, Suffolk Executive Airport, Suffolk, Virginia. Saturday 8 am-5 pm, Sunday 8 am-4 pm. 2 Days of Airplanes & Family Fun, from Ultralights to Multiengine! Car and Motorcycle Show Saturday 10 am-4 pm. Airshow Sunday 1-2 pm. http://virginiaflyin.org/

May 31/June 1 - Seventh Annual 3D Sand Soccer shootout, Buckroe Beach Park. This sand soccer tournament and benefit is a great draw for players and spectators, as well as community members looking for a fun family-friendly activity. Participating non-profit organizations charge a fee for the activity booth of their choosing (e.g. face painting, horse shoes, bounce house, etc.). The more fun you have, the more money you raise for participating organizations in need! 757-969-5716. Free Admission for spectators. http://www.3dsandsoccer.info 

June 1 - Great American Clean-up, City of Chesapeake, 8 am - 5 pm. The BIGGEST cleanup campaign of the year! Help keep Chesapeake Beautiful by involving your group in a cleanup or beautification project. Please register two weeks prior to your selected date. Thanks to GLAD Bag, trash bags are provided for your cleanup. Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council (CEIC) and Keep America Beautiful, Inc. (KAB) sponsor this annual event. For more information call 757-382-6411 or visit us online: CityofChesapeake.net/CEIC 

June 1 - Double Clutch Bass Fishing Tournament, at The Baja Restaurant, Sandbridge, Virginia Beach, 8 am - 4 pm. This annual bass fishing tournament is a fundraising event benefiting a scholarship in memory of Bob Aaron. The tournament will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2014 with weigh in, awards ceremony and Beach Party at the Baja Restaurant in Sandbridge, Virginia Beach! Register and more info at http://www.doubleclutchtournament.org/register.html

June 1 - Peninsula Town Center Farmer's Market, Hampton, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.  Vendor's include fresh flowers, jams, breads, seafood, veggies, and more. Live music by the 'Grace Street Jazz Trio'.

June 1 - Big Bands on the Bay, featuring 'The Original Super Band'. End the weekend with a sunset celebration on the Chesapeake Bay.  Guests are invited down to the Gazebo at Ocean View Beach Park for live Big Band music and dancing with 'The Original Super Band'. Welcome the stars every Sunday night from 7 to 9 pm.

Tidewater Virginia Local Weekend Events - Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend

May 23 - An Evening of Maritime - Bluegrass Americana Music, Watermen's Museum, 309 Water Street, Yorktown VA, 6 pm. Come out an join the Shanty Grass crew as we celebrate the traditions and pastimes of the watermen of the Chesapeake Bay. (757) 887-2641

May 23-25 - 24th Annual Umoja Festival. Umoja means Unity. Come celebrate it at Portsmouth's Annual African-American Culture and Heritage Festival promoting cultural diversity and unity. Live music, vendors, food and much, much more.  www.UmojaFestPortsmouth.com | 757-393-8481

May 23-25 - Salute to Summer.  17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks, on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.  Salute to Summer is an unabashed "Star-Spangled" salute to great music, fun in the sun, and the military men and women who have sacrificed their lives throughout our history.  Live, free entertainment on three outdoor stages includes music presented by local and regional bands. 
Friday, May 23: 17th Street Park - Rare Mixx, 8:00pm-10:45pm; 24th Street Park - TRADOC Concert Band, 8:00pm-10:45pm; 31st Street Park - The Fuzz Band, 8:00pm-10:45pm
Saturday, May 24: 17th Street Park- Nature's Child, 8:00pm-10:45pm; 24th Street Park - Jesse Chong Band, 8:00pm-10:45pm; 31st Street Park - DEJA, 8:00pm-10:45pm
Sunday, May 25: 17th Street Park - The River Boyz, 8:00pm-10:45pm; 24th Street Park - Seth Stainback & Roosterfoot, 8:00pm-10:45pm; 31st Street Park - The Deloreans, 8:00pm-10:45pm

May 23-26 - 2014 Langley Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show, Hosted by the Gloucester and Langley Kennel Clubs. Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton.  Hosted by the Gloucester and Langley Kennel Clubs, this highly anticipated event is expected to draw over 4,000 spectators and 1,500 dogs. This year's highlights will include four days of obedience trials, four days' worth of AKC RallyR, and a free Junior Showmanship clinic. The event will feature over 30 vendors offering unique pet merchandise not generally available in the Hampton Roads region.

May 24 - Yorktown Market Days. Chischiak Green, Water Street, Yorktown, 8 am - 12 pm. Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, entertainment and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. This week's live entertainment is by "Ron Fetner". Free.

May 24 - Contraband Day Commemorative Event, Cannon Park, Fort Monroe. A day of activities commemorating 153rd anniversary of the 'Contraband Decision' at Fort Monroe. Living history tours, and children's activities at the Casemate Museum feature the children's book "Under the Freedom Tree" by Susan VanHecke and illustrated by London Ladd. Opening ceremony at 10 am at Cannon Park Living history walking tours begin at Cannon Park at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. Tours are approximately 45 minutes. Children's activities at the Casemate Museum begin at 12:30 pm.

May 24 - Family Great Adventure Series. All about Discovery and Entertainment at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Families can take part in an interactive adventure that leads them to various sites along the boardwalk and Atlantic Avenue to unravel a mystery. Sometimes the adventures involve games and contests right on the beach. During each adventure, participants can dress up as characters, use "brain and brawn" to win the contest at hand, and settle into the sand for a family-friendly movie shown on a giant inflatable screen on the beach! 

May 24 - Hampton Downtown Block Party, Queens Way, Downtown Hampton, 6-11 pm. Folk-rock, rockabilly surf band from Russia and California, the Red Elvises have 11 studio albums. Also featuring The Judy Chops, roots band from Shenandoah with a that mixes vintage and modern for a raucous time. Join the party in Downtown Hampton every Saturday night, with live music on Queens Way between Kings Way and Wine St.

May 24 - 35th Annual Elizabeth River Run.  ERR will be held on the exciting and scenic course in Portsmouth, Virginia. With magnificent views of the Elizabeth River, participants will traverse through Olde Towne with its towering monuments, museums, historical homes and the Portsmouth sea wall. Following the race will be a post-race celebration at the spectacular nTelos Pavilion. 
Three fun events for all age groups: . CSX Elizabeth River Run 10k - Running and Walking divisions - 8:00 am; . Crawford Street Mile - 7:45 am; . Children's Museum Fun Run - 9:45 am. 
For more information, please visit www.tidewaterstriders.com

May 24-25 - 2014 Pungo Strawberry Festival is held on Memorial Day weekend. This year we are estimating attendance of 120,000 over the two day event. Not only does the Festival have all the strawberries you can eat offered in over 50 different ways, activities include a pie eating contest, strawberry bake-off, continuous entertainment on three stages, a parade, one of the largest carnivals on the east coast, a multi-million dollar military display, pig races, youth art show, and arts and craft booths. for more info - http://www.pungostrawberryfestival.info/

May 24-26 - 11th Annual Steel Pier Classic & Surf Art Expo, sponsored by Coastal Edge. The Virginia Longboard Federation (VLF) gets together every Memorial Day Weekend at the best surfing destination in Virginia Beach, affectionately known as The Jetty to promote the art of surfing. Through the efforts of this organization, The VLF has generated a dynamic surfing contest that is a fun, family atmosphere for people to enjoy from all over the country. The name of the contest is derived from the Virginia Beach Steel Pier, which was located at the Va. Beach Oceanfront's very own First Street, circa the 1960's. Historical references indicate that the roots of East Coast surfing were born at our very own Steel Pier, in Virginia Beach.  For More Info - http://virginialongboardfederation.com/index.php

May 25 - Peninsula Town Center Farmer's Market, Hampton, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.  Vendor's include fresh flowers, jams, breads, seafood, veggies, and more. Live music.

May 25 - Big Bands on the Bay, featuring The Terry Chessen Orchestra. End the weekend with a sunset celebration on the Chesapeake Bay.  Guests are invited down to the Gazebo at Ocean View Beach Park for live Big Band music and dancing. Welcome the stars every Sunday night from 7pm to 9pm.  

May 26 - 130th Portsmouth Memorial Day Parade.  A Portsmouth tradition since 1884.  Annually, the Memorial Day Parade salutes the service and sacrifices of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and celebrates Portsmouth's proud military heritage.  This year's parade will include floats, marching band units, armed forces units, lots of excitement and much more. 
For more information call Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services at (757) 393-8481.

May 26 - Hampton Memorial Day Ceremony, The Hampton National Cemetery (Located On the campus of Hampton University), 10:00-11:00 am.  The Department of Veterans Affairs will honor the men and women who paid the ultimate price for the country's freedom with a special Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 26, at 10 am at the Hampton National Cemetery, Cemetery Road at Marshall Avenue. Volunteers are needed to help distribute flags to grave sites on Friday, May 23, starting at 8 am. Volunteers will also be needed to take up the flags on Tuesday, May 27, starting at 8 am.

May 26 - Chesapeake Annual Memorial Day Ceremony, 11 a.m. in front of City Hall.  The keynote speaker will be Colonel Alberto E. Cruz. This year's ceremony will include a special tribute to Chesapeake's Vietnam War dead. Indian River High School teacher, Craig Blackman and his 45 Advanced Placement United States History students worked on a semester-long project this year to identify and learn more about the 25 Chesapeake veterans who gave their lives during the Vietnam War. These men as well as others who served will be honored at the ceremony. Special music for the program will be provided by the Western Branch High School Band and a piper from the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office. The national anthem will be sung by Kathy Williams. The Memorial Day Observance is put on by The Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs. *For additional information contact Baxter Ennis at 757-287-1035 or by email at baxterennis@cox.net.

May 26 - Newport News Memorial Day Concert, City Center at Oyster Point, Gates open at 5 pm.  Virginia Arts Festival proudly presents a Memorial Day Concert with the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band. Raise your flag, raise your spirits and celebrate this proud holiday! Come out early and enjoy patriotic performances, grab some delicious food and picnic on the lawn! Free admission and parking.

May 26 - Grace Episcopal Church Memorial Day Ceremony, Historic Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Church Street, Yorktown VA , 10-11 am. After some brief remarks, prayers, and playing of "Taps" we will replace the flags of over 70 know veteran's graves. Including the Revolutionary War, Civil War, Worlds Wars 1 & 2, Korea, Cold War, and Vietnam with " Honors."  Free. For more information please call 757-898-3261.

May 26 - York County Memorial Day Ceremony, York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown VA, 12-1 pm. Includes the posting of colors, historical re-enactors (The Fifes and Drums of York Town will perform at 11:45 am), a guest speaker, the placing of flowers, and the presentation of awards to student winners of the "York County Remembers" Poster Essay Contest. Hosted by the York County Historical Committee. Free. Call 757-890-3500.

May 26 - Virginia Beach Memorial Day Ceremony, Tidewater Veterans Memorial Park, Jefferson Ave. and 19th Street, across from the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 12 - 1 pm. Join Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr.; Capt. Christopher Chope, Commanding Officer, NAS Oceana and the Mayor's Veterans Committee at the annual Memorial Day Ceremony. For more info: Barbara Morrison - bmorriso@vbgov.com, (757) 385-4075.

Tidewater Virginia Local Events - Memorial Day weekend

May 20-23 - Ducky Days, Chrysler Museum of Art Glass Studio. In honor of Florentijn Hofman's Rubber Duck visiting the Chrysler, come to the Glass Studio and make your very own cast-glass duckie. Sessions will start at the top of every hour except noon, as that's when we hold our free daily glassblowing demonstrations, and they will run from 10 am to 4 pm. 

May 21 - Front Porch Music Series Concert at the Hampton History Museum. Tim Morgan and the Mojo Brothers, 6 pm

May 21 - Food Truck Hump Days on the Great Bridge Waterways, from 4 pm - Dusk! Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, join us at 1775 Historic Way, Chesapeake, VA. Food trucks PLUS children's activities and live entertainment by the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation, the City of Chesapeake and friends! Brought to YOU by Eat The Streets 757, Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation, and Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 

May 22 - Chillin at the Pavillion, featuring 2nd Wynd. nTelos Wireless Pavilion, Downtown Portsmouth, 5-8 pm. Join us, Thursdays in May for good times, good people and live music on the Pavilion Plaza. The Chillin' at the Pavilion events are FREE and open to the public. Parking is also FREE in all City of Portsmouth parking garages and lots. Concessions will be open with food and beverage options as well. Enjoy live music on the water with friends as you wind down from your busy workweek and prepare for the weekend ahead. 

May 21 - KidsFest at KidsZone Park, 201 Holly Lawn Parkway, Suffolk, 10 am- Noon. A festival for young children that features arts and crafts, block building, bounce house, playdough tables, petting zoo, and many more fun activities!

May 22 - Farmers' Market at City Center, City Center at Oyster Point, 10 am - 2 pm. A collection of products that are straight from the farm! Includes locally grown fruits and vegetables, seafood,plants, herbs, baked goods, free range chickens, pork, bison, bath products, fresh bread and dog treats. Also available are dairy products, such as cheese, goat's cheese, milk, bath products, fresh bread and eggs. Come see what we have to offer !

May 23 - An Evening of Maritime - Bluegrass Americana Music, Watermen's Museum, 309 Water Street, Yorktown VA, 6 pm. Come out an join the Shanty Grass crew as we celebrate the traditions and pastimes of the watermen of the Chesapeake Bay. (757) 887-2641

May 23-25 - 24th Annual Umoja Festival. Come celebrate Portsmouth's Annual African-American Culture and Heritage Festival promoting cultural diversity and unity. Live music, vendors, food and much, much more.  www.UmojaFestPortsmouth.com | 757-393-8481

May 23-25 - Salute to Summer.  17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks, on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.  Salute to Summer is an unabashed "Star-Spangled" salute to great music, fun in the sun, and the military men and women who have sacrificed their lives throughout our history.  Live, free entertainment on three outdoor stages includes music presented by local and regional bands. 
Friday, May 23: 17th Street Park - Rare Mixx, 8:00pm-10:45pm; 24th Street Park - TRADOC Concert Band, 8:00pm-10:45pm; 31st Street Park - The Fuzz Band, 8:00pm-10:45pm
Saturday, May 24: 17th Street Park- Nature's Child, 8:00pm-10:45pm; 24th Street Park - Jesse Chong Band, 8:00pm-10:45pm; 31st Street Park - DEJA, 8:00pm-10:45pm
Sunday, May 25: 17th Street Park - The River Boyz, 8:00pm-10:45pm; 24th Street Park - Seth Stainback & Roosterfoot, 8:00pm-10:45pm; 31st Street Park - The Deloreans, 8:00pm-10:45pm

May 23-26 - 2014 Langley Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show, Hosted by the Gloucester and Langley Kennel Clubs. Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton.  Hosted by the Gloucester and Langley Kennel Clubs, this highly anticipated event is expected to draw over 4,000 spectators and 1,500 dogs. This year's highlights will include four days of obedience trials, four days' worth of AKC RallyR, and a free Junior Showmanship clinic. The event will feature over 30 vendors offering unique pet merchandise not generally available in the Hampton Roads region.

May 24 - Yorktown Market Days. Chischiak Green, Water Street, Yorktown, 8 am - 12 pm. Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, entertainment and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. This week's live entertainment is by "Ron Fetner". Free.

May 24 - Contraband Day Commemorative Even, Cannon Park, Fort Monroe. A day of activities commemorating 153rd anniversary of the 'Contraband Decision' at Fort Monroe. Living history tours, and children's activities at the Casemate Museum feature the children's book "Under the Freedom Tree" by Susan VanHecke and illustrated by London Ladd. Opening ceremony at 10 am at Cannon Park Living history walking tours begin at Cannon Park at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. Tours are approximately 45 minutes. Children's activities at the Casemate Museum begin at 12:30 pm.

May 24 - Family Great Adventure Series. All about Discovery and Entertainment at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Families can take part in an interactive adventure that leads them to various sites along the boardwalk and Atlantic Avenue to unravel a mystery. Sometimes the adventures involve games and contests right on the beach. During each adventure, participants can dress up as characters, use "brain and brawn" to win the contest at hand, and settle into the sand for a family-friendly movie shown on a giant inflatable screen on the beach! 

May 24 - Hampton Downtown Block Party, Queens Way, Downtown Hampton, 6-11 pm. Folk-rock, rockabilly surf band from Russia and California, the Red Elvises have 11 studio albums. Also featuring The Judy Chops, roots band from Shenandoah with a that mixes vintage and modern for a raucous time. Join the party in Downtown Hampton every Saturday night, with live music on Queens Way between Kings Way and Wine St.

May 24 - 35th Annual Elizabeth River Run.  ERR will be held on the exciting and scenic course in Portsmouth, Virginia. With magnificent views of the Elizabeth River, participants will traverse through Olde Towne with its towering monuments, museums, historical homes and the Portsmouth sea wall. Following the race will be a post-race celebration at the spectacular nTelos Pavilion. 
Three fun events for all age groups: . CSX Elizabeth River Run 10k - Running and Walking divisions - 8:00 am; . Crawford Street Mile - 7:45 am; . Children's Museum Fun Run - 9:45 am. 
For more information, please visit www.tidewaterstriders.com

May 24-25 - 2014 Pungo Strawberry Festival is held on Memorial Day weekend. This year we are estimating attendance of 120,000 over the two day event. Not only does the Festival have all the strawberries you can eat offered in over 50 different ways, activities include a pie eating contest, strawberry bake-off, continuous entertainment on three stages, a parade, one of the largest carnivals on the east coast, a multi-million dollar military display, pig races, youth art show, and arts and craft booths.
PIG RACES - will be held at 12 noon, 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm both Saturday and Sunday in Strawberry Field A
JESSIE & JAMES MUTTS GONE NUTS DOG SHOW - will be held on Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, and 5:30 pm in Strawberry Field A
Other Entertainment:
Saturday -
9:15 am - Opening Ceremonies
10:00 am - Grand Parade
12:30 pm - J and the Band
2:30 pm - Guava Jam Band
3:15 pm - Heather Edwards Band
5:00 pm - Tim Nolan/John Selanes
5:00 pm - The Churchmen
5:00 pm - Shuganamutha
Sunday -
10:00 am - Old Time Gospel Singers
11:00 am - The Joys
12:00 pm - Tribute to Patsy Cline
1:00 pm - The Original Rhondels
2:30 pm - Steel River Band
3:00 pm - Hot Cakes
5:00 pm - Tim Nolan/John Selanes
5:00 pm - Evan Button
5:15 pm - The Beechnuts

May 25 - Peninsula Town Center Farmer's Market, Hampton, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.  Vendor's include fresh flowers, jams, breads, seafood, veggies, and more. Live music.

May 25 - Big Bands on the Bay, featuring The Terry Chessen Orchestra. End the weekend with a sunset celebration on the Chesapeake Bay.  Guests are invited down to the Gazebo at Ocean View Beach Park for live Big Band music and dancing. Welcome the stars every Sunday night from 7pm to 9pm.  

May 26 - 130th Portsmouth Memorial Day Parade.  A Portsmouth tradition since 1884.  Annually, the Memorial Day Parade salutes the service and sacrifices of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and celebrates Portsmouth's proud military heritage.  This year's parade will include floats, marching band units, armed forces units, lots of excitement and much more. 
For more information call Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services at (757) 393-8481.

May 26 - Hampton Memorial Day Ceremony, The Hampton National Cemetery (Located On the campus of Hampton University), 10:00-11:00 am.  The Department of Veterans Affairs will honor the men and women who paid the ultimate price for the country's freedom with a special Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 26, at 10 am at the Hampton National Cemetery, Cemetery Road at Marshall Avenue. Volunteers are needed to help distribute flags to grave sites on Friday, May 23, starting at 8 am. Volunteers will also be needed to take up the flags on Tuesday, May 27, starting at 8 am.

May 26 - Chesapeake Annual Memorial Day Ceremony, 11 a.m. in front of City Hall.  The keynote speaker will be Colonel Alberto E. Cruz. This year's ceremony will include a special tribute to Chesapeake's Vietnam War dead. Indian River High School teacher, Craig Blackman and his 45 Advanced Placement United States History students worked on a semester-long project this year to identify and learn more about the 25 Chesapeake veterans who gave their lives during the Vietnam War. These men as well as others who served will be honored at the ceremony. Special music for the program will be provided by the Western Branch High School Band and a piper from the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office. The national anthem will be sung by Kathy Williams. The Memorial Day Observance is put on by The Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs. *For additional information contact Baxter Ennis at 757-287-1035 or by email at baxterennis@cox.net.

May 26 - Newport News Memorial Day Concert, City Center at Oyster Point, Gates open at 5 pm.  Virginia Arts Festival proudly presents a Memorial Day Concert with the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band. Raise your flag, raise your spirits and celebrate this proud holiday! Come out early and enjoy patriotic performances, grab some delicious food and picnic on the lawn! Free admission and parking.

May 26 - Grace Episcopal Church Memorial Day Ceremony, Historic Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Church Street, Yorktown VA , 10-11 am. After some brief remarks, prayers, and playing of "Taps" we will replace the flags of over 70 know veteran's graves. Including the Revolutionary War, Civil War, Worlds Wars 1 & 2, Korea, Cold War, and Vietnam with " Honors."  Free. For more information please call 757-898-3261.

May 26 - York County Memorial Day Ceremony, York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown VA, 12-1 pm. Includes the posting of colors, historical re-enactors (The Fifes and Drums of York Town will perform at 11:45 am), a guest speaker, the placing of flowers, and the presentation of awards to student winners of the "York County Remembers" Poster Essay Contest. Hosted by the York County Historical Committee. Free. Call 757-890-3500.

May 26 - Virginia Beach Memorial Day Ceremony, Tidewater Veterans Memorial Park, Jefferson Ave. and 19th Street, across from the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 12 - 1 pm. Join Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr.; Capt. Christopher Chope, Commanding Officer, NAS Oceana and the Mayor's Veterans Committee at the annual Memorial Day Ceremony. For more info: Barbara Morrison - bmorriso@vbgov.com, (757) 385-4075.

Local Events Tidewater, VA

If you're looking for something to do this week/weekend, there are plenty of options:

NORFOLK
Norfolk’s everything it’s quacked up to be!  Get Ready for Great (Big) Weekend May 16-18, 2014.

In celebration of the grand re-opening of the Chrysler Museum of Art, come see Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman’s Rubber Duck project. It’s a 40-foot rubber duck floating in the waters just outside of the museum’s front door.  It’s way too big to miss, just like the Big weekend of festival fun in Norfolk May 16-18.

May 15:  Hermitage Museum, Sunsets on the River.  Every other Thursday in May and June, the Hermitage hosts a local concert.  Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets.  Cash bar—no outside alcohol allowed. Food will also be available for purchase.  This week's music is from Local Musician Jesse Chong.  Jesse Chong's music covers a wide variety of genres including reggae, funk, Americana, and pop/rock making him a favorite among the iPod generation and jam bands alike. 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Come enjoy live music on the back lawn of the Hermitage.

May 15-18: Norfolk Greek Festival.  The region’s oldest and largest ethnic celebration, the Norfolk Greek Festival includes traditional Greek cuisine, entertainment, arts and crafts, and even a Drive-Thru. It’s great Greek hospitality, free and fun for the whole family.
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 7220 Granby Street, Norfolk.
Thu: 11 am – 9:30 pm, Fri/Sat:  11 am - 10 pm, Sun: noon – 7 pm

May 16:  TGIF - Party in the Plaza. Norfolk Scope Plaza. Featuring Cirque Mechanics - Witness feats of contortion, Chinese poles and trapeze all on a 22' high stage-like mechanical apparatus. This modern twist on the circus caravan is complete with original music, theatrical costumes and lighting. Shows at 5:30, 7:00, & 8:30 pm, Part of the Virginia Arts Festival. There will also be Delicious Food Trucks, Incredible DJs, Cold Drinks, Live Music, and Inspired Performances. Music from: Bantustans, Wandcarver, DJs - Aetgy and CanRock; and Live Painting by Berk Visual.

May 17-18:  2014 Spring Stockley Gardens Arts Festival.  In its 30th year, on the third full weekend in May, people flock to Stockley Gardens in Norfolk’s historic Ghent neighborhood to browse through jewelry, pottery, paintings, and other works of art by over 130 artists. The park is full of strollers and dogs and tantalizing smells. Music drifts from the stage. Friends stop to chat. And throughout the weekend, there is a feeling of hope.
Live Music Schedule: Saturday, May 17 - 10 am, Logan Vath; 11:30 am, Scott Slay; 1 pm, Sunny & Gabe; 3 pm, DJ P & Mr. T; 5 pm,  Waxing Poetics. Sunday, May 18 - 12 Noon, Jim Newsom Quartet; 1:30 pm, The Bartones; 3:30 pm,  Time the Avenger featuring artist/musician Andi Helfant-Frye

May 17-18:  13th Annual Virginia Beer Festival, Town Point Park. This is one of the most popular Beer Festivals in the mid-Atlantic Region and promises to be a day full of good beer, good friends, and good fun. Spend the afternoon sampling beer from all over the world. International premium beers, hand crafted domestics and local brews comprise a selection of over 125 tap handles. The event features live music, great food and, of course, great beer.
Hours:  2pm-6pm Daily. Virginia Beer Festival is produced in partnership with Norfolk Festevents and Virginia Arts Festival.


VIRGINIA BEACH
May 16-18:  Beach Music Cruise-In.  On the Beach at 30th Street, at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.  Combining bands on the beach and cars on the boardwalk, blends the best of the “oldies” with dancing under the stars in a jam-packed blast to the past!  Settle into the sand as the top Beach Music bands from up and down the East Coast descend on the Virginia Beach oceanfront in a nostalgic salute to the “good old days” of cool cars and hot tunes.  Stroll the boardwalk to view classic cars, hot rods, antiques, and more.  A three-day series of free concerts is presented on a stage built right on the beach at 30th Street.  Evening concerts on Friday give way to a full day of entertainment on Saturday and more daytime concerts on Sunday.
The car show feature turns the boardwalk into a local version of “Route 66,” with cars and trucks from yesterday and today competing for trophies and Best in Show cash prizes.  The car show will be on Saturday, May 17, from 10:00am-4:00pm.

May 17:  Town Center Corvette Showcase.  Town Center, Virginia Beach.  The Town Center Corvette Showcase is a premier classic car show featuring one of the most impressive collections of Corvettes of yesterday and today ever assembled.  Participants showcase their vehicles and compete for cash prizes and trophies in various categories. The Town Center Corvette Showcase is open to both individual car owners as well as car clubs. There will be a nominal registration fee for participants but will be free for spectators.  The Pre-Registration fee is $20 per vehicle/$25 per vehicle day of the Showcase. A portion of the entry fees will benefit local Virginia Beach charities.
Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm

May 17: 11th Annual International Neptune Fest Wine Festival.  Neptune's Park, 31st St. Atlantic Ave. Oceanfront, VB. Save the packing, the passports, and the jetlag...Travel the world with Neptune Festival’s International Spring Wine Festival!  31st Street Park is transformed into a hub of tasting stations from around the world with wines from 9 countries, each featuring blends and styles that are sure to ignite the traveler in you.
With the Atlantic Ocean as your backdrop, grab your tickets and let your palate do the travelling as you enjoy an afternoon of live music and good company!  12:00 - 5:00 pm

May 17-18:  Pirate Party on the Beach.  17th Street Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.  This family-friendly event features two days of activities designed to bring out the “pirate” in everyone!  Costume contests, games, a treasure hunt, pirate re-enactors, and movie on the beach all combine to celebrate those scallywags we all wish we could be: pirates!
On Saturday dress like a pirate and enter the costume contest!  Also on Saturday, participate in Cap’n Pete’s Treasure Hunt at 5:30pm and then settle in the sand at 7:45pm for the animated film “Pirates: Band of Misfits” – to be shown on a giant screen, right on the beach!
On both days, enjoy arts and crafts and displays by participating museum organizations like the Old Coast Guard Station and Mariner's Museum.
Other activities throughout the weekend include bandana-making, face-painting, storytelling, weapons demonstrations, and strolling entertainers.
On Sunday, enter your team in the Pirates Challenge, which will test your skill in several physical challenges, all pirate-themed.  Winning teams receive cash prizes and trophies!  There is an entry fee for teams in the Pirates Challenge.

May 18:  The Summer Salutation Music & Arts Festival.  Local Artists, Happy Hour, Local Vendors, 2 pm - 12 am.  Live Music by: Woodwork, The Reef, Invisible Landscapes, The Special Guests, Kings of Ukelele, No Dreads.
57th Street Surf Club, 5700 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach


PORTSMOUTH
May 15: Chillin' at the Pavilion - The Next Measure. nTelos Wireless Pavilion, 5 - 8 pm. Join us, Thursdays in May for good times, good people and live music on the Pavilion Plaza. The Chillin' at the Pavilion events are FREE and open to the public. Parking is also FREE in all City of Portsmouth parking garages and lots. Concessions will be open with food and beverage options as well. Enjoy live music on the water with friends as you wind down from your busy workweek and prepare for the weekend ahead. 

May 17: 5th Annual Elizabeth River Nautical Yard Sale.  Ocean Marine Parking Lot on Wavy Street.
Hours:  9am - 2pm
For more information call (757) 321-7433 or email adm1@oceanmarinellc.com

May 17: Family Movies on the Lawn presents Frozen (PG). nTelos Wireless Pavilion, gates open at 7:30 pm. Join us at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion, Saturday's in May for some quality family time at the "FAMILY MOVIES ON THE LAWN" movie series. This event is FREE and open to the public. Parking is also FREE in all City of Portsmouth parking garages and lots. Although the movies begin at dusk, attendees are encouraged to arrive early to find a good viewing spot on the lawn. Blankets and sand chairs are recommended. Concessions will be open with food and beverage options as well.


CHESAPEAKE
May 15-18: Chesapeake Jubilee, Chesapeake City Park.  This year's event features music from Uncle Kracker, Colt Ford and the fun and exciting Roots & Boots Tour by country music superstars Aaron Tippin, Joe Diffie and Sammy Kershaw.  As always, don’t miss our Annual Fireworks Extravaganza produced by the world famous Zambelli Fireworks!  The Jubilee will again host the Annual Chesapeake Kiwanis Club Shrimp Feast and the Annual BBQ Cook-off Competition, sanctioned by the world famous Kansas City Barbeque Society.  In addition to great Music and Food, Amusements of America, one of the nation’s premier carnival operators will be on site with thrilling rides and game. Bring the kids out for what is sure to be a memorable occasion.


HAMPTON
May 17: Plein Air Painting Event at Fort Monroe, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM at Charles H. Taylor. Beautiful and unusual architecture is one on the highlights with the 1834 stone fortress, including moat, the largest in America. Sites include historic Old Point Comfort Lighthouse, Chapel of the Centurion with Tiffany windows, Hotel Chamberlin and numerous other structures. The varied landscape includes ancient windswept live oaks, beaches and marshes. $150 prize for first place. $25 ($20 HAL members)

May 17: Buckroe Reggae Fest, Buckroe Beach and Park, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm. Enjoy reggae music on the beach, with vendors, sand soccer, crafts and family activities. Performers include Session Rockers, Mighty Joshua & Zion 5, Tuff Lion, Steve Martinez & The Give Thanks Band, and Natures Child. 

May 17: Downtown Block Party: Hampton's own Fuzz Band. Queens Way, Downtown Hampton, 6:00-11:00 pm. The Fuzz Band met as students at Hampton University and perfected their urban and rock fusion. They have done 3 USO tours and performed with Alicia Keys, Lauryn Hill, Chicago, Jill Scott and Outkast. Also featuring the Sean Petersen Experiment. Join the party in Downtown Hampton every Saturday night, with live music on Queens Way between Kingsway and Wine St.


NEWPORT NEWS
May 15: Virginia Senior Games Athlete Party. City Center at Oyster Point, 5-8 pm. Enjoy an All-Around-Virginia experience on as we celebrate the athletes of the 2014 Virginia Senior Games. Free Admission. Free Parking. 

May 15: City Center Farmer's Market, Mariners Row, 10 am - 2 pm. Enjoy a selection of locally grown fruits, vegetables, sea food, plants, herbs, baked goods, free range chickens, pork, bison, bath products, fresh bread and dog treats. Dairy products: cheese, goat's cheese, milk, bath products, fresh bread and eggs.

May 17: Virginia Senior Games-5K/10K Cycling Competition, 9 am - 12 noon. Enjoy the premier age 50 and up cyclists compete for the gold in the 2014 Virginia Senior Games. Free Admission. Free Parking.

May 17: City Center at Oyster Point Market Stage - Live, 4-7 pm. Join us for a fun filled evening at the market stage. Live entertainment by Joe Gosman Band, Free popcorn, and a chance to win a pair of free Paragon Theater Movie ticket to X-Men on opening night at midnight. Sponsored by BobFM. 


SUFFOLK
May 15: The Seldon Scene - 'America's Bluegrass Band', Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 7:30 pm, $25.

May 17: 14th Annual Beer, Bands & BBQ.  Crittenden, Eclipse & Holland Ruritan Hall, Eclipse Dr., Suffolk, 3 - 7 pm. $25 advance, $30 at the door, eat and drink to your heart's content. Great time for all! This year's Beer Bands & BBQ will have 4 bands: The Unxpected band; The Spice Dons, with Don Hamlett and Lee Spicer and friends; the Bill Miles Band; and the Shotgun Blues Brotherhood with the entire band!!! thanks to our sponsors. Wancheese Seafood, HG Drywall, Commercial Powersweep, Mike Duman auto sales, James River Grounds Mgmt, Wave Length tech, James River Tree Service, Mem of Connie Andrews, Larry Saint, Johnson and Sons, EVEC , Hazelwood Oyster farm, Odoodle Do's, Skeleton Key Bar, Vicki Nichols @ Rose and Womble, Lisa Sorretino @ Avon, Rio Grande Traders and Nans Marine and Bubba and Franks. also to our ticket outlets. the Market, Joy Turner @ the barbershop, Saunders Supply and our buddies at the Sunoco on rt 17 AKA "Boones".


YORKTOWN
May 17: Yorktown Market Days.  Water Street, Yorktown, VA, 8 am - 12 pm. Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, entertainment and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. This week's live entertainment is by "Lana Puckett & Kim Person". 

Tidewater Virginia Weekend Events

If you’re looking for something extra to do this weekend, there’s plenty going on:

Thursday-Sunday, May 8-11: Virginia Arts Festival - Cirque Mechanics Gantry Show (FREE). Come experience this self-contained, portable, theatrical circus spectacle! Witness feats of contortion, Chinese poles and trapeze all on a 22’ high stage-like mechanical apparatus. Described by Spectacle Magazine as “the greatest contribution to the American Circus since Cirque de Soleil,” this modern twist on the circus caravan is complete with original music, theatrical costumes and lighting. Don’t miss one of their outdoor performances as part of the Beyond the Concert Hall Series!
Thu, May 8: Sandler Center Plaza; 5:30pm, 6:45pm, 8:00pm. Fri, May 9: Sandler Center Plaza; 5:30pm, 7:00pm, 10:15pm. Sat, May 10: Commerce Street by the Fountain Plaza; 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm. Sun, May 11: Commerce Street by the Fountain Plaza; 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm.

Friday, May 9:  PANorama Caribbean Music Fest.  24th Street Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The PANorama Caribbean Music Fest is a musical adventure set to the soothing sounds of steel pan music. The festival’s casual atmosphere appeals to the island community and people of all ages who are intrigued by the unique sounds and style of steel drum music! Fusing together the rhythm of steel bands, ocean breezes, and great Caribbean food, the breathtaking Virginia Beach oceanfront becomes an “island paradise” for the weekend.      
Co-produced with the Virginia Arts Festival, the PANorama Caribbean Music Festival at its core is a steel drum band competition featuring over 20 high school, college, and community bands from throughout the United States. Bands attend workshops on Friday at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. These workshops are led by nationally-known steel drum artists and educators.
Friday evening features a concert in the 24th Street Park.  On Saturday bands compete for ratings and the coveted Grand Champion Award. In the evening, steel drum headliners play on the main stage. All performances are free to the public.

Friday thru Sunday, May 9-11:  SonRise Music Festival.  On the Beach at 30th Street, at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The oceanfront will come alive with the sounds of “positive/alternative” music presented on the beach and in the sand. This completely family-friendly event will be held on the beach at 30th Street and feature positive/alternative artists offering a myriad of musical genres such as cutting edge top 40, hip hop, indie, and inspirational. Many of the featured artists can be found on Billboard’s Top 100 in the Positive Music genre. In addition, family activities comprised of comedians, children’s fun tent, speakers, contests, and more round out a weekend sure to entertain, motivate, and inspire.
Acts include:  Switchfoot, Francesca Battistelli, Sonic Flood, and KJ 52.
http://www.sonrisefestival.com

Friday thru Sunday, May 9-11: Kalbones Off Road Monsters on the Beach. On the Virginia Beach Oceanfront beach between 5th and 7th Streets. Monsters are taking over the beach at Kalbones Off Road Monsters on the Beach, presented by Pungo Off Road!  This wildly-popular event brings thrills and chills to the Virginia Beach oceanfront as monster trucks battle for ultimate sand domination! This family-targeted event is loud, fast, and exciting. A course is built right on the beach at 6th Street, with bleachers overlooking from the boardwalk.  Sand dunes and junk cars combine to make the race course fast and fun for drivers and spectators alike. This is a ticketed event, with prices designed to fit the family budget.  Each of the four shows is approximately two hours in length.
Enter your truck in the Truck Show & Shine, presented by Eastern Truck & Accessories!http://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/kalbones-road-monsters-beach

Saturday, May 10:  Town Center Art & Wine Festival.  Town Center, Virginia Beach.  A unique opportunity to enjoy visual and gastronomic arts in the same setting. While the late spring sun bathes the Fountain Plaza, artists of all types display their creations at the festival. At the same time, international wine favorites sit side-by-side with the best of Virginia wineries in a sampling of new and classic vintages. The Town Center Art & Wine Festival is the perfect event to leisurely examine cutting-edge art while sampling the very latest in the vintner’s art.
Admission tickets will be sold for the wine portion of the event.  Each ticket includes a commemorative wine-tasting glass and tastings throughout the day. 
Hours:  12:00n - 5:00pm

Saturday, May 10: Smartmouth Can Release STREET PARTY. 12-7 pm. Your cooler is about to get even cooler! We’re releasing our long-anticipated cans this weekend and to celebrate we’ve closed down the block in front of our brewery for a great big bash! and we’ve got lots more than just beer on tap….2 live bands: Derek Smith, Esoteric Ramblers. 4 food trucks: Karnage Asada, Pizza Bella Vista - Catering Authentic Neapolitan Pizza, Belmont House of Smoke, Twisted Sisters Cupcakes & Sugar Shack Cafe. Custom t-shirts printed on site. Commemorative stadium cups. AND CANS OF BEER TO GO!!!!

Saturday, May 10: Second Saturdays Arts Walk @ Downtown Hampton and Phoebus. Enjoy art, music, dance, fashion and more at various locations throughout downtown and Phoebus.

Saturday, May 10: Hampton Downtown Block Party - Rock meets bluegrass. Join the party in Downtown Hampton every Saturday night, with live music on Queens Way between Kingsway and Wine St. Carolina band The New Familiars plays nitty-gritty roots music of the Appalachia with the guitar-drenched-drum-driven anthems of rock & roll. With Holy Ghost Tent Revival and Josh Daniel/Mark Elliott Schimick Project.

Saturday, May 10: Family Movies on the Lawn presents ‘Planes (PG)’. Join us at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion, Saturday’s in May for some quality family time. This event is FREE and open to the public. Parking is also FREE in all City of Portsmouth parking garages and lots. Although the movies begin at dusk, attendees are encouraged to arrive early to find a good viewing spot on the lawn, gates open at 7:30 pm. Blankets and sand chairs are recommended. Concessions will be open with food and beverage options as well.

Saturday, May 10: Chrysler Museum Re-Opening.

Saturday-Sunday, May 10-11:  44th Gosport Arts Festival - Historic Olde Town Portsmouth.  This major Hampton Roads event features 150 juried artists and artisans displaying two- and three-dimensional works.  Held on the High Street corridor in Historic Olde Towne, the event includes arts demonstrations, live music, food vendors, a children’s area and a silent auction. 
Hours:  Sat - 10am - 6pm / Sun - 10am - 5pm www.gosportartsfestival.com | 757-488-6908