Local Tidewater Virginia Events

Tidewater Virginia Summer Events, 17-22 June 2014

Now to June 24 - Mount Trashmore Summer Carnival, 310 Edwin Dr., Virginia Beach. Hours of operation are 6-11:00 pm during the week, and 2-11:00 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.

Mon-Wed, June 23-25 - Circus in the Park, 17th Street Park, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, 7:30-10:00 pm. Circus acts including acrobats and juggling.

Tue, June 24 - Family Movie Series: “The Croods”, Mill Point Park, Hampton, 7:00 pm. Bring your friends, family, folding chairs, and blankets to Mill Point Park on Tuesday nights this summer to enjoy free movies. Entertainment begins at 7pm, followed by our feature presentation at sunset. FREE ADMISSION! Food & Beverages Available for Purchase. For more information check out our website at http://www.hampton.gov/parks or weather cancellations call 727-8311.

Tue, June 24 - 2014 Great Race Antique Car Procession, 5:30 pm (Crawford Parkway to Old Holiday Inn site). Portsmouth will host an overnight stop on the 2014 Hemming’s Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty. The Great Race, the world’s premiere old car rally, will bring more than 100 antique automobiles downtown to North Landing for the $150,000 event. The race started in Ogunquit, Maine, on June 21 and weave its way 2,100 miles over nine days down the Atlantic Coast through 13 states before the finish in The Villages, Fla., on June 29.

Tue, June 24 - "Coolin’ Out at Portside", 7:00 pm, downtown Portsmouth, VA. For more information contact Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services Valora Baskerville 393-8481.

Tue-Thu, June 24-26 - Free Kids Movie: “Epic”, Paragon City Center 12, Newport News, 10:00 am. Each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout the summer, families can enjoy a free kids movie! Space is limited, so admittance will be first come, first served. 757-525-9898,www.paragontheaters.com.

Tue-Fri, June 24-27 - ARTventures, at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 101 Museum Dr., Newport News. Beat the heat and come indoors! Each week - Tuesday through Friday - PFAC offers a different subject, medium or theme for your young artist, led by a wonderful and dedicated art teacher! Your young artist will have plenty to choose from! Call for class information, ages and themes. 757-596-8175

Wed, June 25 - Chesapeake Farmers Market, 8:00 am-1:00 pm, Chesapeake City Park 900 Greenbrier Pkwy, and Battlefield Park South (foot of Great Bridge bridge) 120 Reservation Road, Chesapeake, VA. For information call the Agriculture office at 382-6348.

Wed, June 25 - "Fountain Field Day", TowneBank Fountain, Town Point Park, Norfolk, 11:00 am-3:00 pm. A great way for children and families to come and enjoy some fun in the sun! Fountain Field Days offer FREE family programming, to include: an interactive fountain, children’s activities, exercise programs, lawn games, theatre, dance and more! festevents.org

Wed, June 25 - Suffolk Farmers’ Market, at the Pavilion, 3-6:00 pm, 524 N. Main St., Suffolk, VA (At the corner of Constance Rd. & Main St. in Historic Downtown Suffolk). 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, contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130

Wed, June 25 - 2014 “Y-Not Wednesdays” The sixth annual FREE Summer Concert Series and Farmers Market, 5:00-9:00 pm , w/ ‘The Muckrakes’ (Indie Pop), Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza, Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA. Visitors will enjoy music ranging from rock to blues to Motown. Title sponsor Ynot Pizza will be serving up delicious pizza, sandwiches, and gelato all season long. The Virginia Beach Farmers Market will have local farmers with their fresh fruits, vegetables, and other homegrown items on the Plaza. Check out the Kids’ Art Cart sponsored by the Sandler Center Foundation inside the Miller Studio Theatre.

Wed, June 25 - “Live on the Square at Port Warwick”, this week ‘The Brandon Bower Band’, presented by Virginia Health Services, Loftest Blvd., Newport News, VA, 6:00 pm. Enjoy the summer night air on Styron Square listening to the area’s best music. The concerts are free and all are welcome! Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, food and drink, or enjoy the music from one of the Port Warwick restaurant patios!

Wed-Sun, June 25-29 - Shakespeare in the Grove, featuring “The Tempest”, 8:00 pm, Tidewater Community College - Chesapeake Campus- Grove Theater, 1428 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA. Join the TCC Theatre department as they present “The Tempest” on their new outdoor stage. This is a free event. Beach blankets, folding chairs, picnic foods, and beverages are encouraged. Arrive early for a good space. Concessions will be sold. Phone: (757) 822-5245

Thu, June 26 - Farmers’ Market at City Center, 10 am - 2 pm, Mariners’ Rows, City Center at Oyster Point, 700 Town Center Dr., Newport News. 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!

Thu, June 26 - Family Great Adventure Series, On the Beach at Virginia Beach, 6:00 pm. Families 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! Report to the beach at 27th Street promptly at 6:00pm for the Family interactive adventure! Movie on the beach at 8:30pm: “Monsters University”.http://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/family-great-adventure-series

Thu, June 26 - "Sunsets on the River", w/ ‘Cheap Thrills’, 6-9:00 pm, Hermitage Museum & Gardens, N. Shore Rd., Norfolk. 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 from 757 Eat the Streets. Green Mountain Coffee will also be on site with free samples! Come enjoy live music on the back lawn of the Hermitage! This week, Covering genres ranging from rock to pop to hip hop, Cheap Thrills delivers it all. They will have you singing and dancing to songs by artists such as Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, John Mayer and tons more.

Thu, June 26 - “Thursdays by the Lake”, with ‘Rich Whiskey’, the banks of Lake Maury, 6:00 pm, The Mariners’ Museum/USS Monitor Center, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News, VA. Join the museum for its annual concert series on the banks of Lake Maury, overlooking the full-scale replica of the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the live music. Adult beverages, soft drinks and food for sale.

Thu, June 26 - "Shagging on the Riverwalk" Beach Music Concert Series, 6:30 pm, this week’s entertainment features ‘Band of Oz’, 331 Water Street, Yorktown, VA. Put on your dancing shoes and join us for this annual concert series featuring a variety of beach music for all ages to enjoy. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Free. 757.890.3500.

Thu, June 26 - “The Mystery of Stonehenge”, 8:00 pm, Chesapeake Public Schools Planetarium, 310 Shea Dr., Chesapeake, VA. Examine a strange ring of giant rocks built almost 4,000 years ago by a tribe of barbarians. Some believe it was a pagan temple and others believe it was built as a Stone Age computer for the predictions of astronomical events. This program will examine the Stonehenge building site and demonstrate some of the astronomical alignments of these massive stones.

Thu-Sun, June 26-29 - In The Next Room (or the Vibrator Play), Thu-Fri, 8:00 pm; Sun 2:30 pm, Chrysler Hall, Norfolk, VA. In this regional premiere a doctor and his wife struggle to rekindle their love at the dawn of the age of electricity. Based on historical events, this story about the phenomenon of “female hysteria” takes us under the stiff corsets of 1890’s and into the pent-up passions beneath. A play about women finding their power, and men finally finding their women. This remarkable historical drama has got the whole nation buzzing. The New York Times calls it “insightful, fresh and funny; the play is as rich in thought as it is in feeling.

Fri, June 27 - Fridays at the Fountain Concert Series, 5:30 - 9:00 pm, this week: ‘Tidewater Drive’, City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News. Begin your weekend here. Join us for the City Center Friday Concerts by our best regional bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free Admission. Free Parking. Gates open at 5:00 pm.

Fri, June 27 - Old School at Portside, w/ The ‘TFC Band’, 6:00 pm, downtown Portsmouth, VA. For more information contact Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services Valora Baskerville 393-8481.

Fri, June 27 - Free Summer Concert at Towneplace at Greenbrier, w/ ‘The River Boyz’, 725 Eden Way North, Chesapeake, 6:00 - 8:30 pm. Enjoy free outdoor concerts every Friday at the gazebo between Moe’s and Surf Rider. Free concerts benefit CHIP of Virginia, a non-profit organization responsible for the development of community-based child health and family support programs. Towne Place at Greenbrier is located on Eden Way North off of Greenbrier Parkway. The concerts are free and open to the public… don’t forget your lawn chairs!

Fri, June 27 - TGIF Summer Concert Series, with ‘Strictly Bizzness’, 6-9:30 pm, presented by Suffolk Parks & Recreation, Constant’s Wharf Park & Marina, Suffolk, VA. Come on out for fun in the sun at the 2014 Suffolk TGIF Summer Concert Series! Friday nights of free, family fun is back. There will be food, activities for the kids, and live music of your favorite bands! The concert series starts off June 20th at Constant’s Wharf Park & Marina then heads over to Bennett’s Creek Park, starting August 1st.

Fri, June 27 - Denise Wall’s Dance Energy: “Celebrating 20 Years of Dance”, 6:30 pm, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA. Denise Wall’s Dance Energy is celebrating 20 years of dance! Enjoy an exciting evening of dance featuring our talented students and award winning dance company. Guest artists will include alumni and 3-time Emmy nominated choreographer, Travis Wall, from the hit show “So You Think You Can Dance.” $32, Website: www.denisewall.com

Fri, June 27 - Public Safety Fair, 7-9:00 pm, Mount Trashmore Park, 310 Edwin Dr., Virginia Beach, VA. Join The Virginia Beach Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, WAVY-10, VB Police Department, VB Sheriff’s Office, VB Fire Department, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Public Health, Virginia State Police, EMS, and more with free activities, giveaways, and public safety information.

Fri, June 27 - Summer Movie Night Series: “Cars”, 7-10:30 pm, Mount Trashmore Park, 310 Edwin Dr., Virginia Beach, VA. Activities start at 7 pm; movie starts at sunset | Enjoy “Cars” under the stars! Bring blankets and beach chairs to get comfortable and watch the big screen. Concessions will be available for purchase. Presented by Checkered Flag Volkswagen.

Fri, June 27 - Friday Night Hoedown at the Virginia Beach Farmer’s Market, with the ‘Long & Short Of It’, 7-10:00 pm, 3640 Dam Neck Road (and Princess Anne Rd.), Virginia Beach, VA. More info from FarmMrkt@vbgov.com or (757) 385-4388.

Fri, June 27 - Friday Night Adventures, 7:30 pm, 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.

Fri-Sat, June 27-28 - Genuine Smithfield Olden Days Festival, Fri 5-10:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am- 4:00 pm, Downtown Smithfield, VA. Begun in the 1980s, Olden Days has been one of the most popular community events to take place annually in Smithfield. Includes live music both days, Farmers Market, Vintage Market, Classic Car Parade & Show, Pagan River Raft Race and more!

Fri-Sun, June 27-28: Hardee’s Latin Fest, on the Beach at 24th Street, on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. For two days, Virginia Beach celebrates the sights and sounds of the Latin experience. Hardee’s Latin Fest, Friday-Saturday, June 27-28, possesses the key ingredients of good food, family participation, and first-rate Latin music. National performers electrify the diverse audience with high-energy tunes that move the crowd to dance under the stars. Local and regional Latin acts (each with their own loyal fan base) take the stage and unite festival-goers with the rhythms of Salsa, Merengue, and Jazz. All performances will take place on a giant stage on the beach at 24th Street. Fireworks, Friday night at 10:30 pm. Additional activities, in the 24th Street Park, include the Zumba fitness marathon on Saturday, June 28, beginning at 8:00am. Zumba fitness is the Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow calorie-burning party! Meet some of the area’s best instructors. Participate for one hour or all four! Vendors and cultural activities in the park will round out the festival.

Fri-Sun, June 27-29 - 24th Annual Afrikan American Festival, Mill Point Park, Hampton. An outdoor, non-alcoholic, family-oriented event that features nonstop entertainment and a marketplace with over 70 vendors displaying & selling art, crafts, and food. Friday 5-10 pm, Saturday 11 am-10 pm, Sunday 1-6 pm. Cost: $4 donation to the Sickle Cell Association of the Peninsula. Contact: 757-727-8311

Fri-Sun, June 27-29 - Hampton Jazz Festival. Hampton Coliseum, Hampton.
Fri show at 7:30 pm features the incomparable Charlie Wilson. Since storming back onto the music scene after his departure from the Gap Band, Charlie has turned out one hit after another and is currently one of the finest entertainers working today. Making his festival debut this year will be Jaheim - billed as possibly the next Luther - fans will come to appreciate the true greatness of his voice. Also appearing on Friday will be a super jazz package featuring Jonathan Butler, Norman Brown and Alex Bugnon. This is probably smooth jazz at its best. Friday’s show will open with Jackie Scott & The Housewreckers with special guest William ‘Mobetta’ Ledbetter.
Sat show at 7:00 pm features Hampton Jazz Festival’s favorite - The O’Jays - paired with another icon of R&B music - Chaka Khan. Together they are sure to give Festival patrons a once in a lifetime experience. Also appearing will be Morris Day & The Time - a great throwback to music from the 70’s and 80’s. Rounding out Saturday will be one of the true icons of the smooth jazz genre - Spyro Gyra.
Sun show at 2:00 pm will feature something truly special. Toni Braxton and Babyface will both appear and perform complete shows - but what will be really exciting for Festival patrons will be that they will perform songs together from their brand new smash album “Love, Marriage & Divorce”. This will surely be one of the highlights of the Festival. Also appearing will be Dave Koz and Friends - and in this case his friends are Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright and Richard Elliott. Local Hampton Jazz fans will also delight in this year’s Sunday opener The Now & Then Trio + One, well-known throughout the Tidewater area.

Sat, June 28 - Bat World Bat Walk, 8-9:30 am, Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, Portsmouth, VA. A very informative yet entertaining program called “Bats of Virginia” will be offered by the Bat World Hampton Roads. The program will feature a variety of live bats including bats only found in Virginia followed by a nature walk with equipment to detect bats flying in Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve. Cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members.

Sat, June 28 - Yorktown Market Days. Chischiak Green, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, 8:00 am-12:00 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 ‘New Sound Alliance’. Free

Sat, June 28 - Chesapeake Farmers Market, 8:00 am-1:00 pm, Chesapeake City Park 900 Greenbrier Pkwy, and Battlefield Park South (foot of Great Bridge bridge) 120 Reservation Road, Chesapeake, VA. For information call the Agriculture office at 382-6348.

Sat, June 28 - St. Paul’s Downtown Farm Market, 210 St. Paul’s Blvd., Norfolk, VA, 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Between City Hall & Market St. across from Nordstrom at MacArthur Center. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Five Points Community Farm Market have partnered to bring fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers to Downtown Norfolk every Saturday, rain or shine, from May through November

Sat, June 28 - Olde Towne Farmer’s Market - Every Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Portsmouth Historic district market with locally and organically grown veggies, fruits, nut, herbs, beef, chicken, eggs, seafood, artisanal breads, scones, pastries, cakes, pies, jams, jellies, salsas, fresh, dried and silk flowers, soaps, lotions, pottery, arts/crafts. Just outside the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center courtyard at Court and High Streets.

Sat, June 28 - Suffolk Farmers’ Market, at the Pavilion, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, 524 N. Main St., Suffolk, VA. (See above - June 18) For info contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130

Sat, June 28 - Kids Fishing, 10-11:00 am, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 1255 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton, VA. Learn the basics of fishing, the different types of bait and how to bait your own hook. Fishing techniques and secrets to catch a big fish will be taught. An adult MUST accompany all children. Bring your favorite fishing pole or use one of ours. Ages 3-15 years old. Meet at the Nature Center. Registration deadline is Friday June 26 by 3 pm. Cost: $2.00, Contact:757-825-4657

Sat, June 28 - Discovery Hour, 11:00 am, 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/

Sat, June 28 - Aberdeen Gardens Heritage Day, 11:30 am-4:00 pm, Aberdeen Gardens Museum, 55 and 57 N. Mary Peake Boulevard, Hampton, VA. Aberdeen Gardens Historic & Civic Association celebrates its unique heritage with tours, entertainment, food, and festivities. Free Admission, Contact: 757-722-2345

Sat, June 28 - Downtown Hampton Block Party, w/ “Seth Stainback & Roosterfoot”, and “The Hard Swimmin’ Fish”, Queens Way (between Kingsway and Wine St), Downtown Hampton, 6-11:00 pm. Spend your Saturday nights on The Block this summer. Bring a chair and watch the band or bring your appetite and sample food from our vendors or from one of the many independently owned downtown restaurants.

Sat, June 28 - BMX racing, 6:30 pm, Gosnold’s Hope Park, 901 E. Little Back River Rd, Hampton, VA. Bike races every Saturday night beginning at 6:30 pm, and practices Monday and Tuesday nights at 6:00 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. Free admission and parking. Contact: 757-951-6175

Sat, June 28 - Hayrides, 7-9:00 pm, Newport News Park, 13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. Every Saturday from May 24th through August 30th, 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. Call 886-7916 for topic information.http://www.nnparks.com/

Sat, June 28 - Legends of Main Street: A Suffolk Ghost Walk, 7:30 pm, Suffolk Visitor Center, 524 North Main St., Suffolk, VA. A hair-raising encounter with the spirited side of Suffolk. Follow a costumed guide through the shadows of historic Main Street discovering stories, legends and “unexplained occurrences” by lantern light. Tales of unsolved mysteries and unresolved affairs abound throughout Suffolk’s historically hip Ghost Walk. Reservations Required. 757.514.4130 $10 Adults / $8 Seniors, Military and Children 9-12

Sat, June 28 - An Intimate Evening with Art Garfunkel, Doors open at 7:00 pm/Show starts at 8:00 pm, Attucks Theater, 1010 Church St., Norfolk, VA. The iconic and incomparable ART GARFUNKEL is making his highly anticipated comeback to the stage in 2014.

Sun, June 29 - Scavenger Hunt, 9:30 am-12:00 pm, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 1255 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton, VA. Come out to Sandy Bottom Nature Park and have a Scavenger Hunt. You and your family will have to mark off on a park map where you find all the natural objects. First family finished wins. Meet in the Nature Center. Registration deadline is Saturday June 28 by 3pm. Cost: $2.00, Contact: 757-825-4657

Sun, June 29 - 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.

Sun, June 29 - Groovin By The Bay, w/”The Jamitors”, 6:00-9:00 pm, Buckroe Beach & Park, Hampton. Sunday evenings will be rocking at the beach this summer with a musical mix including everything from beach, pop, oldies, Motown and swing. Whether listening or dancing, you’ll enjoy this evening of music on the Chesapeake Bay!

Sun, June 29 - Big Bands on the Bay, with the ‘US Army Training and Doctrine Command Band’, 7-9:00 pm, Ocean View Park, Norfolk. 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.

Mon, June 30 - Maritime Mondays at The Mariner’s Museum, 100 Museum Dr, Newport News, VA. Join us Monday Mornings at The Mariners’ Museum for a morning of fund and engaging learning activities for children ages 18 months to rising 5th grade. For more information, please visithttp://www.marinersmuseum.org/maritimemondays or call (757) 596-2222.

Local Tidewater Virginia Happenings

Tidewater Virginia Summer Events, 17-22 June 2014

Now to 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.

Mon-Wed, June 16-18 - Circus in the Park, 17th Street Park, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, 7:30 - 10:00 pm. Circus acts including acrobats and juggling.

Tue, June 17 - Family Movie Series: Despicable Me 2, Mill Point Park, Hampton, 7 pm. Bring your friends, family, folding chairs, and blankets to Mill Point Park on Tuesday nights this summer to enjoy free movies. Entertainment begins at 7pm, followed by our feature presentation at sunset. FREE ADMISSION! Food & Beverages Available for Purchase. For more information check out our website at http://www.hampton.gov/parks or weather cancellations call 727-8311.

Tue, June 17 - Opening Reception for the Suffolk Arts League’s 2014 Annual Open Member’s Show, Suffolk Art Gallery, Bosely Ave. Suffolk, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Show is from June 17 to July 18, 2014.

Tue-Thu, June 17-19 - Free Kids Movie: The Croods, Paragon City Center 12, Newport News, 10:00 am. Each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout the summer, families can enjoy a free kids movie! Space is limited, so admittance will be first come, first served. 757-525-9898,www.paragontheaters.com.

Tue-Fri, June 17-20 - ARTventures, at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 101 Museum Dr., Newport News. Beat the heat and come indoors! Each week - Tuesday through Friday - PFAC offers a different subject, medium or theme for your young artist, led by a wonderful and dedicated art teacher! Your young artist will have plenty to choose from! Call for class information, ages and themes. 757-596-8175

Wed, June 18 - Fountain Field Day, TowneBank Fountain, Town Point Park, Norfolk, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. A great way for children and families to come and enjoy some fun in the sun! Fountain Field Days offer FREE family programming, to include: an interactive fountain, children’s activities, exercise programs, lawn games, theatre, dance and more!

Wed, June 18 - 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), Wed: 3-6 pm; Sat: 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, contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130

Wed, June 18 - Food Truck Hump Days on the Great Bridge Waterways, Battlefield Historic Park, Chesapeake, 4:00 pm til dusk. Join Eat The Streets 757 at Battlefield Historic Park on the first and third Wednesday of the month starting April 16 and ending October 15. A huge variety of food truck gourmet dishes will be offered along with children’s activities and live entertainment by the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation, the City of Chesapeake, and friends! All food trucks accept cash and credit though a minimum may apply when using credit. * 10% of all sales will benefit the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation.

Wed, June 18 - Live on the Square at Port Warwick, this week ‘Brandon Bower’s Band’ (acoustic blues rock), presented by Virginia Health Services, Loftest Blvd., Newport News, VA, 6 pm. Enjoy the summer night air on Styron Square listening to the area’s best music. The concerts are free and all are welcome! Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, food and drink, or enjoy the music from one of the Port Warwick restaurant patios!

Wed, June 18 - Front Porch Music Series with ‘Danny Fitzgerald and the Usual Suspects’, Hampton History Museum, 6:00 - 8:00 pm. This eclectic home grown-band is hard to pin down into one genre, Danny Fitzgerald and The Usual Suspects play everything from jump-swing to blues to rockabilly with some island sounds and several originals thrown in. The band is a Hampton institution, having played such venues such as downtown Hampton’s Marker 20. The Hampton History Museum event promised to be an evening rich in musical diversity and surprises with performers on bass, vocals, keyboards, guitar, drums, sax, flute, harmonica and maybe even a little clarinet.

Thu, June 19 - Farmers’ Market at City Center, Mariners’ Rows, City Center at Oyster Point, 700 Town Center Dr., Newport News, 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!

Thu, June 19 - Third Thursday at the Chrysler, Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, 5:00 - 10:00 pm. The Chrysler presents its first campus-wide Third Thursday event from 5-10 p.m. Admission is free to Museum Members and $5 for all others (kids are free). While we were closed for renovations, Third Thursday was a showcase for glass art as performance art at the Glass Studio. These evenings of live music, live Studio audience and a cash bar will continue unchanged. As we expand Third Thursday to include the Museum, forget our past Warm It concerts or Art of Jazz nights. Think of Third Thursday as a fresh chance to get together with family or friends. Starting at 5 p.m., you’ll be able to get a glass of wine or beer at our cash bar, or enjoy a meal at our new cafe that features al fresco dining. This month, instead of a band in Huber Court, we’ll have a strolling musician in the galleries (and this month it’s Skye Zentz on ukulele). The Glass Studio’s performance still will start at 7 p.m. and the lead glass artist will be Sam Geer. The musical guest will be Sharkophagus, and you can read an interview with the band, and hear some songs, at AltDaily.com. We’ll have flashlight tours for the kids and a drinking-themed scavenger hunt for the adults. But what we’ll be offering most of all is a chance to enjoy our newly refurbished Museum in an after-work setting.

Thu, June 19 - Thursdays by the Lake, with ‘Hey Hey Hooligan’, the banks of Lake Maury, The Mariners’ Museum/USS Monitor Center, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News, VA, 6 pm. Join the museum for its annual concert series on the banks of Lake Maury, overlooking the full-scale replica of the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the live music. Adult beverages, soft drinks and food for sale.

Thu, June 19 - "Shagging on the Riverwalk" Beach Music Concert Series, this week’s entertainment features ‘The TFC Band’, 331 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, 6:30 pm. Put on your dancing shoes and join us for this annual concert series featuring a variety of beach music for all ages to enjoy. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Free. 757.890.3500.

Thu-Sun, June 19-22 - In The Next Room (or the Vibrator Play), In this regional premiere a doctor and his wife struggle to rekindle their love at the dawn of the age of electricity. Based on historical events, this story about the phenomenon of “female hysteria” takes us under the stiff corsets of 1890’s and into the pent-up passions beneath. A play about women finding their power, and men finally finding their women. This remarkable historical drama has got the whole nation buzzing. The New York Times calls it “insightful, fresh and funny; the play is as rich in thought as it is in feeling.

Fri, June 20 - Fridays at the Fountain Concert Series, this week: ‘The Hark’, City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News, 5:30 - 9:00 pm. Begin your weekend here. Join us for the City Center Friday Concerts by our best regional bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free Admission. Free Parking. Gates open at 5:00 pm

Fri, June 20 - Town Fair at Town Center, Virginia Beach, 5 - 8 pm. Spend your afternoon with us, shopping, dining and enjoying our outdoor evening entertainment all Summer long. The Town Fair at Town Center features local handmade art, jewelry, goods and fair trade merchandise. On the third Friday of each month, April through September, residents and visitors alike, can stroll around the Fountain Plaza of Town Center as we showcase more than 30 merchants’ handmade and fair trade goods.

Fri, June 20 - Skywatch at Northwest River Park, Indian Creek Rd., Chesapeake, 5:30 - 11:00 pm. Join Back Bay Amateur Astronomers as they bring their scopes and expertise to bear on the galaxy. Weather permitting at the Equestrian area of Northwest River Park.

Fri, June 20 - Free Wine Tasting at Riverwalk Restaurant, 323 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, 6:00 pm. In our lobby, every Friday, sample delicious wines from various vineyards and regions. Free. Call 757.875.1522 or visithttp://www.riverwalkrestaurant.net/

Fri, June 20 - 'Christopher Jay' in Concert, Town Square, Peninsula Town Center, Hampton, 6:00 pm. Enjoy the musical styling’s of Christopher Jay in Town Square. Sit back and relax to the cool sounds of Motown, Big Band, Broadway, Rat Pack and more. Free and open to the public. Chairs or blankets are encouraged.

Fri, June 20 - Free Summer Concert at Towneplace at Greenbrier with ‘The Rhondels’, 725 Eden Way North, Chesapeake, 6:00 - 8:30 pm. Enjoy free outdoor concerts every Friday at the gazebo between Moe’s and Surf Rider. Free concerts benefit CHIP of Virginia, a non-profit organization responsible for the development of community-based child health and family support programs. Towne Place at Greenbrier is located on Eden Way North off of Greenbrier Parkway. The concerts are free and open to the public… don’t forget your lawn chairs!

Fri, June 20 - TGIF Summer Concert Series, with ‘Alternative Groove’, presented by Suffolk Parks & Recreation, Constant’s Wharf Park & Marina, Suffolk, 6-9:30 pm. Come on out for fun in the sun at the 2014 Suffolk TGIF Summer Concert Series! Friday nights of free, family fun is back. There will be food, activities for the kids, and live music of your favorite bands! The concert series starts off June 20th at Constant’s Wharf Park & Marina then heads over to Bennett’s Creek Park, starting August 1st.

Fri, June 20 - Hampton Roads Philharmonic Concert, Gazebo, Continental Park, Fort Monroe, 7:00 pm. The Hampton Roads Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a commemorative concert recognizing the War of 1812. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets, and lawn chairs.

Fri, June 20 - Friday Night Hoedown at the Virginia Beach Farmer’s Market, with the ‘Back Porch Boogie Band’, 3640 Dam Neck Road (and Princess Anne Rd.), Virginia Beach, 7-10 pm. More info from FarmMrkt@vbgov.com or (757) 385-4388.

Fri, June 20 - Friday Night Adventures, Newport News Park Discovery Center, 13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, 7:30 pm. 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.

Fri/Sat, June 20-21 - Chrysler Hall Dance Recitals, Norfolk. Fri - Evelyn Ott Studio’s Annual Dance Recital: “Imaginique”, 7 pm. Sat - Copeland Mills Dance Recital: “American Trivia”, 6:30 pm.

Fri-Sun, June 20-22 - Tidewater Quilters’ Guild Quilt Show: “The World of Quilting: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”, The Shriner’s Auditorium (Kedive Temple), 645 Woodlake Dr., Chesapeake, 10:00 am 0 6:00 pm. Juried Quilts from all over the Tidewater area will be on display. Vendors, a raffle quilt, silent auction and numerous door prizes will greet participants. $8.00 general admission, $6.00 with any Quilt Guild I.D. (good for all three days).

Fri-Sun, June 20-22 - Stihl Timbersports Series, US Pro & Collegiate Championships, Norfolk Scope. This is the first time in the STIHLR TIMBERSPORTSR Series history that the U.S. Pro and Collegiate athletes will fight for top honors at the Norfolk Scope Arena. The facility is one of the premier venues on the East Coast and is perfect for showcasing one of the most exciting sporting events in the country. Athletes compete in six professional lumberjack disciplines; the hot saw, single buck, springboard chop, standing block chop, stock saw and underhand chop. This season features notable returning lumberjacks and fan favorites, including the renowned lumberjack Cogar family. STIHLR TIMBERSPORTSR Series Pro Champion Matthew Cogar will defend his title, and will have to face his cousins Arden and Scooter, Jr., as well as his father Paul. Other returning athletes include David Moses, Mel Lentz, Mike Forester, and many more. 
Fri - Pro & College Qualifier Rounds 12-7 pm; Sat - US Professional Championships 5-8 pm; Sun - US Collegiate Championships & Relay Events 2-6 pm.

Fri-Sun, June 20-22 - The 25th Annual AT&T Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival delivers the heart and soul of Louisiana to visitors of Town Point Park in true Cajun style. From New Orleans to Norfolk, two stages featuring national recording artists provide musical entertainment for the weekend. Also on hand will be many local New Orleans musicians and artists who are sure to get your hands clapping, feet two-steppin’ and heart pumping throughout the weekend.
The Arts Market of New Orleans returns for its 9th season and brings with it talent, unique artistry and the culture of Louisiana! The Arts Council of New Orleans and Norfolk Festevents hand-pick the most unique and one-of-a-kind artists from Louisiana to share their stories, culture and craft. This year, over 24 artists in various mediums including art, jewelry and sculpture will be on site displaying their works.
No Bayou celebration would be complete without the mouthwatering Cajun delicacies prepared by authentic Louisiana inspired chefs. Festival guests are in for a real treat as they feast on fresh crawfish straight from Louisiana, jambalaya, gumbo, etouffee, alligator, muffuletta, andouille, and beignets. Guests will also find festival favorites like sno balls (discovered in New Orleans, by the way!), root beer floats, smoothies, Italian water ice, glazed nuts, kettle korn and funnel cake. Wash it all down with a variety of cold beverages including a fine selection of beers straight from New Orleans’ own Abita Brewing Company as well as New Orleans-born Southern Comfort Hurricanes.
Friday: Noon - 4pm (free & open to the public) 5pm-10pm (ticketed); Saturday: Noon - 10 pm (ticketed); Sunday: Noon - 6pm (ticketed)

Fri-Sun, June 20-22 - Sandstock - A Tribute to Rock & Roll. 24th Street Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. This is a beach-inspired variation on “Woodstock.” National and regional tribute artists who cover performers from Elton John to the Allman Brothers to the Grateful Dead will crank out hit after hit on two beach stages at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! All performances, which are free to the public, will be held on “dueling” stages on the beach at 24th Street, adjacent to the 24th Street Park. Merchandise vendors will be featured in the park itself.

Sat, June 21 - Yorktown Market Days. Chischiak Green, 425 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 “Louis Vangieri”. Free

Sat, June 21 - Youth Fishing Day, Northwest River Par & Campground, Indian Creek Rd., Chesapeake, VA, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Northwest River Park is teaming up with Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries to teach the kids about the fish, habitat, and the sport of fishing. Come out for a full day of youth fishing. All youth are invited with an adult. From first time fishers to expert anglers, Youth Fishing Day is going to be a blast for everyone. Registration is required. Call for details, (757) 421-7151.

Sat, June 21 - St. Paul’s Downtown Farm Market, 210 St. Paul’s Blvd., Norfolk, VA, 9 am - 12 pm. Between City Hall & Market St. across from Nordstrom at MacArthur Center. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Five Points Community Farm Market have partnered to bring fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers to Downtown Norfolk every Saturday, rain or shine, from May through November

Sat, June 21 - Olde Towne Farmer’s Market - Every Saturday, 9 am - 1 pm. Portsmouth Historic district market with locally and organically grown veggies, fruits, nut, herbs, beef, chicken, eggs, seafood, artisanal breads, scones, pastries, cakes, pies, jams, jellies, salsas, fresh, dried and silk flowers, soaps, lotions, pottery, arts/crafts. Just outside the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center courtyard at Court and High Streets.

Sat, June 21 - Suffolk Farmers’ Market, at the Pavilion, 524 N. Main St., Suffolk, VA, 9 am - 1 pm. (See above - June 18) For info contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130

Sat, June 21 - Celebrate Kids! Fun, interactive activities and events for the whole family at the four Portsmouth Museums, 10 am - 5 pm.
At the Children’s Museum of Virginia, celebrate under “The Big Top” with a carnival atmosphere for the day. Play games and win prizes, see some animals and have your face painted. On hand will be carnival crafts and food-inspired activities to complement “Everybody’s Cookies,” on display through July 12, 2014. Sissy Cutchen, creator of “Everybody’s Cookies,” will be here reading her story and giving tours.
At the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum: Discover life at sea in the 1700s with the Portsmouth Privateers. Enlist in the Civil War era U.S. Navy with the Tidewater Maritime Living History Association, and learn how to board and repel through hands-on demonstrations.
At the Lightship Portsmouth Museum: Find out about life aboard this former floating lighthouse for the Coast Guard sailors who served.
At the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center: Musician Bob Zentz will bring unique handmade musical instruments created from the Appalachian region, which he will perform and display. Rich Gray will instruct participants in paper airplane designs to test-fly in the courtyard. Families can also decorate pre-baked, iced sugar cookies, using food coloring markers that write in edible ink.

Sat, June 21 - Lake Meade Dog Park Grand Opening, 201 Holly Lawn Parkway (behind Farm Fresh Market on N. Main Street), Suffolk, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Join us for the Grand Opening of Suffolk’s spectacular dog park, conveniently located at Lake Meade Park, behind Farm Fresh Market on N. Main Street. 757.514.7250, Suffolk Parks and Recreation. FREE

Sat, June 21 - Juneteenth Freedom Festival, James A. Fields House, 27th St., Newport News, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. There will be historic re-enactments, music, merchandise and food vendors, children’s crafts and activities and community resource information, during this community celebration at the Newport News Farmers Market. Hourly tours of the Newsome House Museum and Cultural Arts Center will be offered. Free and open to the public. 757-813-6014

Sat, June 21 - Discovery Hour, Newport News Park Discovery Center, 13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News 11:00 am. 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/

Sat, June 21 - Bronze Door Society Wine Classic, The Mariners’ Museum/USS Monitor Center, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News, 5 - 8:00 pm. Superior wines in a spectacular setting. This premier wine event will include wine tastings, live music and light hors d’oeuvres. The Wine Classic proceeds go to support the mission of The Bronze Door Society & The Mariners’ Museum. 757-596-2222

Sat, June 21 - Family Great Adventure Series, On the Beach at Virginia Beach, 6:00 pm. Families 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! Report to the beach at 27th Street promptly at 6:00pm for the Family interactive adventure! Movie on the beach at 8:30pm: Finding Nemo.http://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/family-great-adventure-series

Sat, June 21 - Downtown Hampton Block Party, Queens Way, Downtown Hampton, 6-11:00 pm. Spend your Saturday nights on The Block this summer. Bring a chair and watch the band or bring your appetite and sample food from our vendors or from one of the many independently owned downtown restaurants. This week live music by Jackie Scott and the Blues Kids of Hampton on Queens Way between Kingsway and Wine St.

Sat, June 21 - 5th Annual BBQ & Art Auction, Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 101 Museum Dr., Newport News, 6:30 pm. PFAC’s Board of Trustees invites you to enjoy a night of southern delights, including southern BBQ, Firefly spiked sweet tea and entertainment by Mixed Company. Take home new treasures, from exceptional original artworks to jewelry or even trips to Tahoe or Paris! Proceeds benefit PFAC’s art programs. At the BBQ, PFAC will raffle an all-inclusive 7-day/6-night trip to Paris, where the winner will stay in the Millenium Hotel Paris Opera and enjoy a daily complimentary breakfast. Raffle tickets are $100 and only 150 will be sold, so the odds are in your favor. The winner must be present at the 5th Annual BBQ & Art Auction to collect the prize. Purchase tickets at the Front Desk or by calling (757) 596-8175.

Sat, June 21 - John McCutcheon, The American Theater, Hampton, 8 pm. An American Theatre favorite, John McCutcheon performs his annual summer concert for us in June this year. With his deep roots in American traditional music, he writes with both simplicity and a layered complexity creating songs that Hampton, and the rest of country, have fallen in love with. “Brilliant lyricist and storyteller, virtuoso singer, fiddler, guitarist, and undisputed master of the hammered dulcimer, John runs the gamut from kid’s songs to protest anthems to updates of his Appalachian and Midwestern roots mixed with stunning originals.

Sat/Sun, June 21-22 - KayaXpedition, Northwest River Park, Oak Grove Park & Great Bridge Lock Park, Chesapeake. The annual KayaXpedition is a kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddle-boarding festival in Chesapeake. There’s something for everyone this year, including beginner paddlers, experienced racers, and families that want to have an adventure together. Reservations required for most events.http://www.cityofchesapeake.net/Government/City-Departments/Departments/parks-recreation-tourism/events/special_events/KayaXpedition/schedule-of-events.htm

Sat/Sun, June 21-22 - Charity Book Sale for the National MS Society, Book Exchange & Movie Exchange, Ward’s Corner, E. Little Creek Rd, Norfolk. Paperbacks-$.50; Hardbacks-$1.00; DVDs, CDs, Vinyl-$1.00; Fill-A-Bag-$7.00. Sat: 9 am - 7 pm; Sun: 12 - 7 pm.

Sat/Sun, June 21-22 - 42nd Street: A Community Theater Production, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 W. Finney Ave., Suffolk, VA, 6/14 at 8 pm; 6/15 at 3 pm. Will the talented young chorus girl beat the odds and find her way from anonymity to stardom? It’s a stage full of excitement and action, longing and heartbreak as well as the glitz and glamour of the Broadway stage. Auditions will be open to the community - watch for details. “42 Street” is a Community Theater partnership between the Suffolk Center and RPM Dance. 757.923.0003, www.SuffolkCenter.org

Sun, June 22 - 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.

Sun, June 22 - Groovin By The Bay: TFC Band, Buckroe Beach & Park, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Sunday evenings will be rocking at the beach this summer with a musical mix including everything from beach, pop, oldies, Motown and swing. Whether listening or dancing, you’ll enjoy this evening of music on the Chesapeake Bay!

Sun, June 22 - Big Bands on the Bay, with ‘The Top Hats Orchestra’. Welcome the stars every Sunday night from 7pm to 9pm, Ocean View Park, Norfolk. 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.

Local Weekend Events, Tidewater Virginia

Weekend Tidewater Virginia Events:

Now to 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.


June 12-15 - Virginia MOCA's Boardwalk Art Show, presented by PNC Bank, Thu: noon-8 pm, Fri: 10 am-6 pm, Sat: 10 am-6 pm, Sun: 10 am-5 pm. The Boardwalk Art Show is one of the oldest and most respected outdoor fine art shows on the Eastern seaboard, and this summer will mark our 59th year. This four-day festival is one of the most popular in Virginia, attracting collectors and artists from across the nation (300 in fact!) with an average attendance of more than 250,000. The show runs along the Virginia Beach boardwalk from 19th Street to 33rd Street, overlooking the sandy beach and Atlantic Ocean. This year we're giving families a special day at the Boardwalk. Come celebrate Family Fest on Saturday, June 14th all day at 24th Street Park where you can create, explore, be entertained and most of all, have fun boardwalk style.  And for those of you looking to keep the fun going, visit us at 31st Street Park for Boardwalk Art Show On Tap. Craft Beers and Wine will be flowing with live entertainment open to the public. http://www.virginiamoca.org/outdoor-art-shows/boardwalk-art-show

June 13 - The Annual "Professional Shrine Rodeo", Khedive Shrine Center, 645 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, VA. The Rodeo is a Professional Championship Rodeo sanctioned by the Southern Rodeo Association. There will be calf roping, bucking horses, barrel racing, bull riding, and the Rodeo Clowns. There will be a special area for the children to play along with plenty of food and your favorite beverage. Tickets are on sale at the Khedive Shrine Center. Adults-$15; Children 5-12 Years-$10; Children 4 & Under-Free. Phone: (757) 420-4510

June 13 - Fridays at the Fountain Concert Series, City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News, 5:30 - 9:00 pm. Begin your weekend here. Join us for the City Center Friday Concerts by our best regional bands, this week: Rich Whiskey. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free Admission. Free Parking. Gates open at 5:00 pm

June 13 - Free Summer Concert at Towneplace at Greenbrier, Chesapeake, 6:00 - 8:30 pm, w/ 'Lewis McGehee', 725 Eden Way North. Enjoy free outdoor concerts every Friday at the gazebo between Moe's and Surf Rider. Free concerts benefit CHIP of Virginia, a non-profit organization responsible for the development of community-based child health and family support programs. Towne Place at Greenbrier is located on Eden Way North off of Greenbrier Parkway. The concerts are free and open to the public... don't forget your lawn chairs!

June 13 - Free Wine Tasting at Riverwalk Restaurant, 323 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, 6:00 pm. In our lobby, every Friday, sample delicious wines from various vineyards and regions. Free. Call 757.875.1522 or visit http://www.riverwalkrestaurant.net/

June 13 - 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.

June 13 - Summer Movie Night Series: Toy Story, Williams Farm Park, 5269 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach. Activities start at 7 pm; movie starts at sunset | Enjoy "Toy Story" under the stars! Bring blankets and beach chairs to get comfortable and watch the big screen. Concessions will be available for purchase. Presented by Checkered Flag Volkswagen.

June 13 - 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 Country Review. More info from FarmMrkt@vbgov.com or (757) 385-4388.

June 13 - Watermen's Museum presents "The Virginia Symphony with A Star Spangled Spectacular Concert,"  Watermen's Museum, 309 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, 7:00 pm. Come out and join the Virginia Symphony and the crew of the Watermen's Museum as we celebrate the anniversary of the writing of the Star Spangled Banner. 757.887.2641.  

June 13 - Moonlit Journey, at Paradise Creek Nature Park, 7:30 - 9:00 pm. Explore the dark side of Paradise. Search for wildlife and get up-close with our bug light trap. Registration required. 757-399-7487

June 13-14:  27th Annual Cock Island Race.  Known as the largest sailing event on the East Coast. Several classes of sailboats race up and down the Elizabeth River, but the race is not just for professionals. Causal boaters hit the water, too. The race kicks off with concerts and food Friday night and ends Saturday evening with an awards ceremony and more live music. 
For more information, call 757-393-8481.

June 13-14: Mid-Atlantic Film Festival, Attucks Theatre, Norfolk, VA. Fri: Film Screenings, 1-7 pm; Festival Launch Party (Sheraton Waterside), 8 pm. Sat: Film Screenings, 10 am-6 pm; Panel Discussions, 2 pm.  All access passes available at Eventbrite.com

June 13-14 - Nice School of Dance Recitals: "Believe in Your Dreams", "Pinnochio", "Little Mermaid", Harrison Opera House, 6:30 pm

June 14:  Life's a Beach Triathlon, Buckroe Beach and Park, Hampton.  Life's A Beach encourages people to "catch the new wave of triathlon," with its unique take on a sport most people often associate with grueling training regimes and expensive, high-tech equipment. The Life's A Beach swim is 200 yards of "Almost Anything Goes," with racers allowed to use boogie boards, swim fins, mask and snorkels, water wings, and almost anything else to help them feel comfortable and have fun. The bike portion of the race is only five miles and is for fat tire bikes only-beach cruisers and mountain bikes-as some courses may actually involve stretches of beach riding. The two-mile beach run is laid back and includes some of the Life's A Beach challenges-obstacles to break up the run in a fun way. Awards will be given to the Top Dudes and Dudettes, Top Slackers, Most Bodacious Bike Decorating, and Coolest Costume. There will be an Awards Ceremony and Bodacious Beach Bash After-Party following the event. Hours: 8:00am - 2:00 pm

June 14 - Yorktown Market Days. Chischiak Green, 425 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 "Sojorn". Free

June 14 - The 3rd season of the Farmers' Fare at East Beach! Pavilion Park, 4730 Hammock Lane, Norfolk, VA. every Saturday morning from 9-12 pm. We are committed to bringing the best of Virginia to our marketplace. Located in a beautiful park setting by the Chesapeake Bay within the community of East Beach Norfolk, Virginia. Come on out to the Fare! www.shopfarmersfare.com

June 14 - Suffolk Farmers' Market, at the Pavilion, 524 N. Main St., Suffolk, VA, 9 am - 1 pm. (See above - June 11)  For info contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130


June 14 - St. Paul's Downtown Farm Market, 210 St. Paul's Blvd., Norfolk, VA, 9 am - 12 pm. Between City Hall & Market St. across from Nordstrom at MacArthur Center. St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Five Points Community Farm Market have partnered to bring fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers to Downtown Norfolk every Saturday, rain or shine, from May through November

June 14 - Father's Day Celebration at the Farmers Market, Virginia Beach Farmers Market, 3640 Dam Neck Road (and Princess Anne Rd.), Virginia Beach, 10 am - 4 pm. Taste a variety of BBQ, Virginia Microbrew tasting, & enjoy Bluegrass Bands!!!?

June 14 - Dance Performance, by the Poquoson Dance Academy, Town Square, Peninsula Town Center, Hampton, 3 pm.

June 14 - Star Party/Laser Show, Virginia Living Museum, 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. Looking for some Saturday night fun? Start with a planetarium program. Then experience a sensory extravaganza as laser shows provide music to both the eyes and ears every second Saturday of the month. The museum has an incredible state-of-the-art laser system that splashes brilliant high-color LED laser light all across the entire surface of the dome. It's the most amazing light show you've ever seen! Plus, there's music to suite every taste. Different bands are featured every month. 757-595-1900

June 14 - Downtown Hampton Block Party, Queens Way, Downtown Hampton, 6:00-11:00 pm. Join the party in Downtown Hampton every Saturday night, with live music by Slapnation on Queens Way between Kingsway and Wine St.

June 14 - Up Close and Personal: "A Conversation with Lance Gross", an intimate and candid staged interview, part of the Mid-Atlantic Film Festival in partnership with the SunTrust Foundation, Attucks Theater, 3:00 pm.

June 14 - The Hampton Roads Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America presents Flight 309, at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, 2410 Wickham Ave. Newport  News, VA, 7:30 pm. Flight 309 is a thought provoking journey showcasing local talent, phenomenal musicians and answering life's time-honored questions of faith. Tickets, $10. 757-247-8950

June 14 - 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/

June 14 - 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.

June 14 - Full Moon Paddle, at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 8:30 PM, Explore Hoffler Creek by moonlight, then enjoy s'mores by the campfire. $35 non-members, $20 members. Call 757-686-8684 or email hofflercreek@hofflercreek.org to register. Advanced payment required.

June 14-15 - Third Annual Tall Ships At Cape Charles Festival. Historic tall ships, skipjacks, buy boats, sloops and schooners will once again grace Cape Charles Town Harbor to Hospitality. This is a rare opportunity to get up close and personal as you explore the decks and meet the costumed crews of magnificent tall ships and encounter roving pirates, costumed re-enactors and all kinds of family fun throughout our historic town and harbor. Enjoy delectable food, refreshing beverages, arts, crafts and collectibles as well  as music and entertainment by local performers. Day sails and Pirate Sails aboard the Kalmar Nickel and Lynx begin June 12; full festival events are Saturday and Sunday June 14 & 15. www.tallshipscapecharles.com

June 14-15 - Glass Studio Sale, Chrysler Museum of Art Glass Studio, Norfolk, VA, 10 am - 5 pm. Our quarterly sale will feature glass objects made by our talented Studio Team during daily demonstrations, as well as original pieces created by our Studio Assistants. It's a great chance to purchase an unsigned artwork at an affordable price, and if you can't make it on Saturday, we are now extending the sale into Sunday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) as well.  (Museum Members get advance access to the sale from 9-10 am Saturday)

June 14-15 - 42nd Street: A Community Theater Production, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 W. Finney Ave., Suffolk, VA, 6/14 at 8 pm; 6/15 at 3 pm. Will the talented young chorus girl beat the odds and find her way from anonymity to stardom? It's a stage full of excitement and action, longing and heartbreak as well as the glitz and glamour of the Broadway stage. Auditions will be open to the community - watch for details. "42 Street" is a Community Theater partnership between the Suffolk Center and RPM Dance. 757.923.0003, www.SuffolkCenter.org

June 15 - 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.

June 15 - Olde Towne Farmer's Market - Every Saturday, 9 am - 1 pm. Portsmouth Historic district market with locally and organically grown veggies, fruits, nut, herbs, beef, chicken, eggs, seafood, artisanal breads, scones, pastries, cakes, pies, jams, jellies, salsas, fresh, dried and silk flowers, soaps, lotions, pottery, arts/crafts. Just outside the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center courtyard at Court and High Streets.

June 15 - Mike Vick Weekend Charity Golf Tournament, Riverfront Golf Club, 5200 River Club Dr., Suffolk, VA, 11 am-8 pm. $375 per person; $1500 per foursome; $2500 per foursome w/celebrity, $25 mulligans. Team Vick Foundation (founded by NFL player Michael Vick) will golf for positive social change for at-risk youth and adults in need of a second chance. With the help of community, celebrity, and corporate supporters, non-profit organization, Team Vick Foundation continues to improve lives with health & wellness workshops, toy and food driving, scholarship programs, and more. Participants enjoy a full day of golf, contest, and prizes. www.MikeVickWeekend.org / www.Facebook.com/TeamVickFoundation

June 15 - Big Bands on the Bay. 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 'Don Case and the Satin Sounds Orchestra'. Welcome the stars every Sunday night from 7pm to 9pm.

June 15 - The Annual Dance Recital, presented Norfolk Department of Recreation Parks and Open Space, Harrison Opera House, 3:00 pm