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.
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