Tidewater Virginia Local Events

Tidewater Virginia Summer Events, 14-21 July 2014

Mon-Tue, July 14/15 - Circus in the Park Show, 7:30-10:00 pm, 17th Street Park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

Tue, July 15 - Summer Movie Series: “Frozen”, 2:00 pm, Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, 2410 Wickham Ave, Newport News, VA. Youth can enjoy a free movie each Tuesday throughout the summer! http://www.downing-gross.org/

Tue, July 15 - Family Movie Night, 6:00 pm, Churchland Library, Portsmouth. Enjoy a night out and bring your family to watch a movie on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. For more information, please call 757-686-2538

Tue, July 15 - Family Movie Series: “Epic”, 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, July 15 - "Shipwrecks and Ghost Lore" Walking Tour, 7:30 pm, The Old Coast Guard Station, 24th Street and Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA. Experience the Ghost Walk! Join a costumed interpreter as they bring to life true accounts of local ghosts, pirates, witches & shipwrecks. Walking Tours last 60 to 90 minutes. Tickets $12 Adult, $5 Child (ages 6-12). Reservations appreciated. Get $2 Off Adult Coupon in Museum Store. 757 422 1587

Tue-Thu, July 15-17 - Free Kids Movie: “Continental Drift”, 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, July 15-18 - 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, July 16 - 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, July 16 - "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, July 16 - Breathing Life into the Chesapeake: Of Oysters, Boats and Men - Lunch in Time, 12-1:00 pm, Hampton History Museum. Filmmaker David Miller will present his documentary “Breathing Life into the Chesapeake: Of Oysters, Boats and Men.” This film depicts the Bay watermen, a diverse and self-reliant breed with a strong heritage from tight-knit communities who define the very heart of the Chesapeake.

Wed, July 16 - 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, July 16 - Food Truck Hump Days on the Great Bridge Waterways, 4:00 pm til Dusk, Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Center, Chesapeake. Food trucks PLUS children’s activities and live entertainment. Brought to YOU by Eat The Streets 757, Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation, and Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism.

Wed, July 16 - World Class Wednesdays, 5-8:30 pm, Peninsula Town Center, Hampton. A weekly world class celebration that brings Peninsula Town Center, Bonfire Magazine and Tysinger Auto Group together to feature European inspired live entertainment, food, wine, art, and luxury vehicles.

Wed, July 16 - 2014 "Y-Not Wednesdays" The sixth annual FREE Summer Concert Series and Farmers Market, w/ ‘The Deloreans’ (80’s Hits), 5:00-9:00 pm , 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, July 16 - Front Porch Music Series: “Uglyography & Broken Mouth Annie”, 6-8:00 pm, Hampton History Museum. Experience two of the area’s most innovative bands. Showcasing their rapid-delivery “Quirkadelic” rock influenced by They Might Be Giants, The Pixies, Ween and others, the songwriting of Uglyography band leader Matt Thomas is undeniably unique, catchy and thought-provoking. Broken Mouth Annie has been making a name for themselves as a band that is hard to pin down in any one style. Violin is brought into play for a sound that spans the distance from bluegrass to punk, offering up fun, danceable tunes and good times.

Wed, July 16 - “Live on the Square at Port Warwick”, this week ‘Crazy X’(Country Rock), Loftest Blvd., Newport News, VA, 6:00 pm. Presented by Virginia Health Services, 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, July 16 - "Spider Saloff Sings Gershwin", 7:30 pm, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA. Multi-award winner Spider Saloff’s depth of talent has led leading music writers to declare her “One of the finest jazz singers working.” She was recently featured with the prestigious Chicago Jazz Orchestra in a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, and also had the honor of performing the American premiere of a newly discovered song by the great Billy Strayhorn, “So This Is Love.” The concert she will perform, “Spider Saloff Sings Gershwin,” is one of the rare officially sanctioned acts of the Gershwin Centennial.http://www.fergusoncenter.org/

Wed, July 16 - Oceanfront Fireworks, Virginia Beach. View fireworks from the boardwalk, where they are launched off 20th Street from a barge on the water. Please keep all pets safe inside during fireworks. Please note: Fireworks may be canceled or rescheduled due to inclement weather OR unsafe water conditions

Thu, July 17 - "City Center Farmers’ Market", 10 am - 2 pm, Mariners’ Rows, City Center at Oyster Point, 700 Town Center Dr., Newport News, VA. 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, July 17 - "Healthy River, Healthy You", 2-4:00 pm, Paradise Creek Nature Park, Portsmouth, VA. With two miles of trails, our 40-acre park is a great place to get active while you learn what the river needs to be healthy, too! On these special afternoons, we’ll be there, too, to help you get moving in new ways while taking the pulse of the river. Elizabeth River Project will partner with Healthy Portsmouth & Portsmouth Dept. of Health. Fun exercises, blood pressure checks, kids’ games and more - while checking river health, too. 757-399-7487, http://www.paradisecreeknaturepark.com/

Thu, July 17 - "Third Thursday at Chrysler Museum of Art", 5-10:00 pm. Last month we began to leverage our Third Thursday success at the Glass Studio to include the entire campus. As we experiment with different combinations of what works best, the first thing we have to say about this after-hours event is just as in the days of our ‘Warm It’ or ‘Cool It’ concerts, there will be a live band in Huber Court. This week come and listen to the Norfolk-based pop rock of the band ‘Mimsy’. In the main building, the Poetry Society of Virginia will gather in our Baroque Gallery, the night’s Gallery Talk will be conducted by Museum Director Bill Hennessey, and there’s an adult scavenger hunt that can win you a free drink ticket. At the Glass Studio, the art performance will be handled by our Studio Assistants, and the music will be provided by singers from the Virginia Opera. Museum Members are admitted free. It’s $5 for all others. One admission covers both venues.
The admission charge kicks in at 5 p.m. at the main building, the cash bar opens at 5:30 p.m. and the band’s first set starts at 6:30 p.m.
Doors to the Glass Studio open at 7 p.m., and since the Studio space is intimately sized and generally fills to capacity, for best results plan on getting in line before the doors open.

Thu, July 17 - "Thursdays by the Lake", with ‘Party Fins’, 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, July 17 - "Shagging on the Riverwalk" Beach Music Concert Series with ‘The Main Event Band’, 6:30-9:30 pm, 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, July 17 - 'Chris Young' Live, presented by Whisper Concerts, 7:00 pm, Chesapeake City Park, 900 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake. All ages require a ticket.GA VIP PIT = STANDING ROOM ONLY (No Chairs)GA VIP Reserved + General Admission Reserved (Chairs)Seating is not reserved it is first come, first seated.

Thu, July 17 - "Shipwrecks and Ghost Lore" Walking Tour, 7:30 pm, The Old Coast Guard Station, 24th Street and Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA. Experience the Ghost Walk! Join a costumed interpreter as they bring to life true accounts of local ghosts, pirates, witches & shipwrecks. Walking Tours last 60 to 90 minutes. Tickets $12 Adult, $5 Child (ages 6-12). Reservations appreciated. Get $2 Off Adult Coupon in Museum Store. 757 422 1587

Thu, July 17 - "The Summer Stars", 8:00 pm, Chesapeake Public Schools Planetarium, 310 Shea Dr., Chesapeake, VA. The wonders of the summer sky will be the topic of this program. We will examine the constellations of summer and some of the mythology associated with these stars. The program will also examine some of the astronomical objects located in the summer sky and demonstrate methods of locating them with a small telescope or binoculars. Due to limited seating, reservations are necessary and may be made by telephoning Chesapeake Public Schools between 8 AM and 4 PM weekdays at (757) 547-0153.

Thu, July 17 - AltDaily Presents: “NATIONAL LAMPOON’S ANIMAL HOUSE”, 8:00 pm, Naro Expanded Cinema, Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA. Here’s John Belushi at his most fratabulous, along with a Best Toga Costume Contest and prizes from local businesses. If the ABC gods will allow, O’Connor Brewing Co. beer will be sold in the theater to benefit The Muse Writing Center. We anticipate a deeply religious experience.https://m.facebook.com/events/235891803288665?_rdr

Thu-Mon, July 17-21 - ‘Krendl & Company’ Magical Variety Show, 7:30-10:00 pm, 24th Street Park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

Fri, July 18 - "Storytelling in the Park: Rob Westcott", 11:00 am, FREE, Bluebird Gap Farm, 60 Pine Chapel Road, Hampton, VA. Rob Westcott is an award-winning comedy magician and family entertainer with more than 30 years of experience performing magic in thousands of shows. Rob uses comedy, magic and puppetry to amaze and entertain audiences. This is a show you don’t want to miss! Children ‘rock’ at Bluebird Gap Farm! 757-727-8314

Fri, July 18 - “Paradise Creek Mini-Safari” 2-4:00 pm, Paradise Creek Nature Park, Portsmouth, VA. Sarah Sumoski, our Urban Park Ranger, will set you up to explore the park with all the tools you need to find that day’s featured wildlife. Is something special blooming in the park, or a rare bird visiting? Sarah will give you the guidance and tools you need to go on you mini-safari- whether it’s binoculars, a field guide or a magnifying glass. 757-399-7487,http://www.paradisecreeknaturepark.com/

Fri, July 18 - "Town Fair at Town Center", 5 - 8:00 pm, Fountain Plaza Town Center, Market St, Virginia Beach, VA. 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, July 18 - "Fridays at the Fountain", w/ ‘Karnival’, 5:30-9:00 pm, Fountain Plaza, City Center at Oyster Point, 700 Town Center Dr., Newport News, VA. Begin your weekend here. Join us for the City Center Friday Concerts by regional bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free Admission. Free Parking. Gates open at 5:00 pm, Food and beverages available for purchase.

Fri, July 18 - Music at Fountain Plaza, w/ ‘Shoes Required’ (Top 40), 6 - 9:00 pm, Fountain Plaza Town Center, Market St, Virginia Beach, VA. Come out to enjoy the FREE entertainment and atmosphere at the Fountain Plaza!

Fri, July 18 - "Jazz at Portside", w/ ‘Reggie Gist’, 6:00 pm, downtown Portsmouth, VA. For more information contact Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services Valora Baskerville 393-8481.

Fri, July 18 - Free Wine Tasting at Riverwalk Restaurant, 6-8:00 pm, 323 Water Street, Yorktown. In our lobby, every Friday, sample delicious wines from various vineyards and regions. Free. Call 757.875.1522 or visithttp://www.riverwalkrestaurant.net/

Fri, July 18 - Movie in the Pool: “Nut Job”, 6-8:00 pm, Princess Anne Recreation Center, 1400 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA. Enjoy a special feature while floating in the pool. Membership or day pass needed, but no additional cost. Open to all ages, but those age 9 & under must be directly supervised by someone age 16 or older.

Fri, July 18 - Free Summer Concert at Towneplace at Greenbrier, w/ ‘Lewis McGehee’, 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, July 18 - TGIF Summer Concert Series, with ‘Slap Nation’, 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, July 18 - “Thank Goodness it’s Ocean View”, w/ ‘Jim Quick & Coastline’, 6-9:30 pm, Ocean View Park, Norfolk. Summer brings the return of The TGOV Beach Music Friday after-work music series. It’s a great way to start the weekend with Live Music, children’s activities, cornhole games, food, beverages and more! TGOV begins Saturday, July 5, 2014 and runs every Friday from 6 pm to 9:30 pm through August 22, 2014.

Fri, July 18 - “Friday Night Hoedown” at the Virginia Beach Farmer’s Market, with the ‘Country Rebels’, 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, July 18 - Summer Movie Night Series: “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory”, 7-10:30 pm, Mount Trashmore Park, 310 Edwin Dr, Virginia Beach, VA. Activities start at 7 pm; movie starts at sunset | Sweeten the start of your weekend at Mount Trashmore Park on Friday, July 18, for the third evening of our Summer Movie Night Series featuring the 1971 classic film, “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” (rated G, 100 minutes). Join the sugar rush with this family movie about a boy named Charlie who wins the opportunity to tour the most eccentric candy factory of all time along with some interesting characters he meets along the way. Get your Oompa-Loompa on with fun activities that take place prior to the movie beginning at 7 pm, including a chance to win a Best Costume Award for anyone who dresses up as his or her favorite “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” character. Follow us on Facebook? (https://www.facebook.com/VBParksRec) for your chance to find a Golden Ticket and win prizes!

Fri, July 18 - "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, July 18 - “Skywatch at Northwest River Park”, 5:30-11:00 pm, 1733 Indian Creek Rd, Chesapeake, VA. 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. Free and Open to the Public. Contact: Shawn Callahan (757) 421-7151

Fri, July 18 - Old Dominion University’s Programs All Weekend (PAW) presents the Summer Movie Series. DOUBLE FEATURE: “That Awkward Moment” and “Draft Day”, 8:00 pm, (beginning at dusk) on Kaufman Mall, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA. Movies are open to the public and snacks will be provided!

Fri, July 18 - Friday Night “Summer Concert Series” presents ‘Higher Ground’, 8:00 pm, on the lawn of the Smithfield Times, 228 Main Street, Smithfield. This popular music combo wowed Smithfield last year and promises to do so again. The Summer Concert Series is each Friday night throughout the Summer. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy. The concerts are free. This program is co-sponsored by The Smithfield Times and the Isle of Wight Arts League. For further information call (757) 357-7707.

Fri-Sun, July 18-20 - "32nd Annual Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival", Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk, VA Waterfront - 101 Waterside Drive Norfolk, VA. Fri 5-11:00 pm, Sat 5-11:00 pm, Sun 1-6:00pm. Cool Jazz and warm summer nights return once again to Downtown Norfolk at the area’s longest running outdoor Jazz Festival! Friday - Sunday, Jazz enthusiasts will chill to the sounds of smooth jazz in the serene setting of the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront along the Elizabeth River. http://festevents.org/events/current-events/32nd-annual-norfolk-jazz-festival/

Fri-Sun, July 18-20 - “The First Annual Chesapeake Peach Festival”, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm daily, Mount Pleasant Farms, 2201 Mt Pleasant Road, Chesapeake, VA. During the festival there will be U-Pick peaches and produce. For the kids there will be pony rides, wagon rides, animals, a bounce house and more! Food will also be available. (757) 482-0739

Fri-Sun, July 18-20 - "Peter Pan, the Musical", Fri @ 7:30 pm, Sat @ 7:30 pm, Sun @ 2:00 pm, by the Williamsburg Players, 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg, VA. This ever-popular musical adaptation of Peter Pan brings to life all the charm of J.M. Barrie’s original story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up! Peter Pan and Captain Hook revel in the age-old conflict between good and evil. Wendy, Michael and John fly off to Neverland for adventure after adventure with Indians and Pirates. The audience will light up with delight in the emotion, adventure and spectacle of this wonderful story. You will see not just Peter fly high above our stage, but the children as well. And everyone will join in with an audience sing-a-long with Peter Pan at the end of Act 1 as we try to revive Tinker Bell! Adults: $20; Students with id: $10. Reservations: 757-229-0431

Fri-Sun, July 18-20 - "Reefer Madness, the Musical", Fri @ 8:00 pm, Sat @ 8:00 pm, Sun @ 2:30 pm, Little Theatre of Norfolk, 801 Claremont Ave, Norfolk, VA. All tickets $22. Open Seating. Inspired by the original 1936 anti-marijuana propaganda film, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a bizarre downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence. You won’t be able to resist the drug-fueled fun of Reefer Madness. The addictive and clever musical numbers range from big Broadway-style showstoppers such as ‘The Orgy’ to swing tunes like ‘Down at the Ol’ Five and Dime’ and the Vegas-style ‘Listen to Jesus, Jimmy,’ featuring J.C. Himself leading a chorus of showgirl angels. This dynamic show will go straight to your head! Reefer Madness is a highly stylized and satirical political commentary and hilarious musical that will be the “high” point of the summer. Double Dog Theatre (www.doubledogtheatre.com)

Fri-Sun, July 18-20 - “Follies”, Fri @ 8:00 pm, Sat @ 8:00 pm, Sun @ 2:30 pm, Little Theatre of Virginia Beach, 550 Barberton Dr, Virginia Beach, VA. Originally on Broadway in 1971, Follies won seven Tony Awards. It is the story of a reunion, in a crumbling Broadway theater, of performers from “Weisman’s Follies,” which played the theater between the World Wars. Four of the star performers, now middle-aged and unhappy in their marriages, play out their conflicts in the midst of the reunion. Other performers recall their old numbers, accompanied by ghosts of their former selves. Adults-$17, F/T Students, Active Military, Seniors (60+)-$14, Children (<12)-$5, Sunday Matinee-$14. 757.428.9233 Email: contact@ltvb.com

Sat, July 19 - “Yorktown Market Days”, 8:00 am-12:00 pm, Chischiak Green, 425 Water Street, Yorktown. 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 ‘Bryan Forrest’. Free

Sat, July 19 - "Old Beach Farmers’ Market", 8:00 am-12:00 pm, in the parking lot of Croc’s 19th Street Bistro, on the corner of 19th Street and Cypress Ave, Virginia Beach, VA. We feature seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, meats (pork, bison, beef, chicken, turkey, sausages, charcuterie), eggs, seafood, cheeses, a wide assortment of baked goods (biscuits, pies, cakes, brownies and cookies), artisanal breads, and savory foods from local chefs (pasta, sauces, salsas, salads, tamales), soap, and flowers. Founded in 2008, Old Beach Farmers Market is run entirely by volunteers as an independent 501(c)6 organization. We support local family farms, watermen, and Virginia wineries. Old Beach Farmers Market is a certified Virginia Green market, encouraging eco-friendly practices. Walk over or ride a bike. Bring a reusable shopping bag. Come discover the taste of fresh, seasonal fare.

Sat, July 19 - 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, July 19 - Williamsburg Farmers’ Market, 8:00 am-12:00 pm, 402 West Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA. Producers of locally grown produce, seafood, cut flowers, organic vegetables, herbs, baked goods, pasture-raised meats, cheeses, herbal and goat’s milk soap, fresh bread, pumpkins, honey and eggs. Contact Tracy Herner, Market Manager 757-259-3768. Featuring cooking demo by ‘Traditions at the Lodge’ chef, Justin Addision. Live Music by ‘Fiddler’s Green’.

Sat, July 19 - 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, July 19 - Smithfield Farmers’ Market, 9:00 am - 12 noon, the Bank of Southside Virginia parking lot in downtown Smithfield. Named one of the “101 Best Farmers Markets in America” by the DailyMeal.com, Smithfield’s Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning from April 5 through October 25. Now in its 14th season, each market features “Virginia Grown” - locally grown produce and items such as: beef, pork, chicken, eggs, peanuts, plants, herbs, baked goods, coffee, cheese, honey, barbecue, wood-fired pizza, ham sandwiches, handcrafted items and live music each week!

Sat, July 19 - "Farmers’ Fare at East Beach", 9:00 am - 12 noon, Pavilion Park, 4730 Hammock Lane, Norfolk, VA. Welcome to our 3rd season of the Farmers’ Fare at East Beach! As a local, seasonal marketplace we will feature fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, free range chicken and turkey, fish and seafood, eggs, artisanal breads, scratch made cupcakes, brownies and cookies, with gluten free options available. There is fresh seafood, organic and sustainably grown produce, berries and poultry products.

Sat, July 19 - Olde Towne Farmers’ 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, July 19 - Suffolk Farmers’ Market, at the Pavilion, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, 524 N. Main St., Suffolk, VA. (See below - July 16) For info contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130

Sat, July 19 - "Summer Berry Tasting Tour", 10:00 am-Noon, Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, Portsmouth. led by wild foods expert Vickie Shufer. Visitors will explore Hoffler Creek while picking blackberries along the trails. They will then make berry sundaes with Vickie’s homemade vanilla ice cream. The berry tasting and tour is limited to 25 participants. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. For more information, please call 757-686-8684 or email hofflercreek@hofflercreek.org.

Sat, July 19 - Guided Canoe Tour: Northwest River, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm, Northwest River Park & Campground, 1733 Indian Creek Rd, Chesapeake, VA. Enjoy a guided canoe trip on the beautiful and wild Northwest River. Children 6 and older with adult in boat. Reservations are required. Check-in 15 minutes early at Northwest River Park. $20 per adult; $10 per youth (2 youth per adult) Contact: Shawn Callahan (757) 421-7151

Sat, July 19 - Peninsula Town Center Community Fair, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Town Square PTC, Hampton, VA. Peninsula Town Center will host a Community Fair. Stop by and learn about our Olshan Outreach Charity Partners, and other local organizations that support the Peninsula. Participating Partners Include: Hampton Clean City Commission, Peninsula Reads, Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula, Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast, Junior League of Hampton Roads, American Heart Association, Peninsula Jaycees, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Virginia Peninsula, Operation Homefront, Junior Women’s Club of Newport News.

Sat, July 19 - American Girl Program: “Meet Addy Walker”, 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm & 2:30 pm. Riddick’s Folly House Museum, 510 North Main St., Suffolk. Free. Reservations required 757 934 0822. Addy Walker is a courageous, strong girl growing up in 1864, during the Civil War. Addy’s stories tell of her daring escape with her mother from slavery, and the challenges they face afterward as they try to reunite their family. But Addy’s stories are about much more than hardship. They are full of the love and hope that help her get through the worst of times and keep her dreams alive. We will be giving away an Addy Doll to one of the girls who attend. There will be 4 sittings: 10am, 11:30am, 1pm and 2:30pm. Space is limited and reservations are required. Donations welcome. Ages 5 and up are welcome.

Sat, July 19 - Paradise Creek Volunteer Work Day, 9-11:00 am, Paradise Creek Nature Park, Portsmouth. Become a river hero. Help us clean up the park, improve plantings and learn river stewardship while you’re at it! Become part of a community working to clean up the Elizabeth River. Litter clean ups, trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, native species plantings, and more. Groups and children are welcome. Projects vary by date. 757-399-7487,http://www.paradisecreeknaturepark.com/

Sat, July 19 - Walking Tour of the Isle of Wight County Courthouse Complex, 10:00 am, Tour begins at Boykin’s Tavern Museum, 17130 Monument Circle, Isle of Wight, VA. Join us as we explore this 19th, 20th and 21st century site and share the story of its beginnings as well as a few tales of capers and duels. This tour begins and ends at Boykin’s Tavern. For further information call (757) 365-9771.

Sat, July 19 - "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, July 19 - Walking Tour of Nike Park, 2:00 pm, 13036 Nike Park Road, Carrollton, VA. Visit one of the Cold War’s few surviving Army Air-Defense Posts. Local historian Albert Burckard hosts a short presentation and a walking tour of this site which contains the original barracks, mess hall, administration and recreation building, officer/non-commissioned officer family housing, fueling area and underground missile magazines. Event held in the Senior Center. For further information call (757) 357-0115.

Sat, July 19 - "Beach Party on the Sprayground", 2-4:00 pm, Williams Farm Recreation Center, 5252 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach, VA. Get soaked and have a blast at our new sprayground! We’ll have contests, games and plenty of fun! Membership or day pass needed, no additional cost. Children under the age of nine may use the sprayground when supervised and accompanied in the sprayground area by a responsible person at least 16 years of age. This person may supervise up to five children under the age of nine.

Sat, July 19 - Windsor Farmers’ Market, 4-8:00 pm, Country Boys BBQ, 20 W. Windsor Blvd, Windsor, VA. New Farmers Market in Windsor featuring the best of local veggies and fruits, plants, soaps, cheeses, and more. Bands playing on occasion! Attendees receive a coupon for 10% off to dine at Country Boys BBQ. Free admission! For further information call (757) 560-8861.

Sat, July 19 - Pagan River Kayak Tour, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Tour begins at the kayak launch at Windsor Castle Park, Smithfield, VA. Cost is $25 and includes kayak rental, personal floatation device and paddle. Cost is $15 if you bring your own kayak. Credit card payments only. Reserve your space today! For reservations email: windsorcastlekayaks@yahoo.com or call (757) 356-1223.

Sat, July 19 - Music at Fountain Plaza, w/ ‘Top Hats Band’ (Big Band with Swing dancers), 6 - 9:00 pm, Fountain Plaza Town Center, Market St, Virginia Beach, VA. Come out to enjoy the FREE entertainment and atmosphere at the Fountain Plaza!

Sat, July 19 - Downtown Hampton Block Party, w/ “The Givin Tree Band”, and “The Dharma Initiative”, 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, July 19 - 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, July 19 - 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, July 19 - Smithfield Music presents: ‘Brother Sun’, 7:30 pm, Smithfield Little Theatre, 210 N. Church St, Smithfield, VA. Joe Jencks, Greg Greenway and Pat Wictor have made their mark as veteran touring singer-songwriters. The trio’s harmonies, as much as their lyrics, are warm as a campfire, stirring as a gospel church, rousing as a call to arms. In partnership with the Smithfield Little Theatre. For further information call (757) 357-7707.

Sat, July 19 - "Straight No Chaser: Summer of Influence 2014", 8:00 pm, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA. If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses . think again. Straight No Chaser are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fan base, numerous national TV appearances and proven success with CD releases. They’re performing on the heels of the release of “Under The Influence,” their fourth album release through Atlantic Records. Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of 10 unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense . and with a sense of humor. On the road, Straight No Chaser has built a reputation as an unforgettable live act. http://www.fergusoncenter.org/

Sun, July 20 - Peninsula Town Center Farmers’ Market, 11:00 am-3:00 pm, PTC Town Square, Hampton, VA. Vendor’s include fresh flowers, jams, breads, seafood, veggies, and more. Live music.

Sun, July 20 - "Float-a-Rama", 1-4:00 pm, Princess Anne Recreation Center, 1400 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA. Join us in the pool for a day of huge, fun floats! Enjoy Claw Daddy, Splat!, Sky Totter and Space Mountain. Membership or day pass needed, but no additional cost. Open to all ages, but those age 9 & under must be directly supervised by someone age 16 or older.

Sun, July 20 - Summer Concert, w/ ‘Lana Puckett & Kim Person’, 6-7:30 pm, Grace Episcopal Churchyard, 111 Church St, Yorktown, VA. This well-known local duo performs a mixture of contemporary and county songs. Bring a chair or blanket and pack a picnic supper. Free. 757-890-4490

Sun, July 20 - “Groovin By The Bay”, w/ ‘The Showmen’, 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, July 20 - Music at Fountain Plaza, w/ ‘Jennifer Gammill Trio’ (Folk), 6 - 9:00 pm, Fountain Plaza Town Center, Market St, Virginia Beach, VA. Come out to enjoy the FREE entertainment and atmosphere at the Fountain Plaza!

Sun, July 20 - 'O.A.R.' and 'Phillip Phillips' 7:00 pm, at nTelos Wireless Pavilion, Downtown, Portsmouth, VA. ‘O.A.R.’, one of the most popular bands to perform in nTelos Wireless Pavilion, and ‘Phillip Phillips’, winner of Season 11 on “American Idol,” join to co-headline.

Sun, July 20 - "Big Bands on the Bay", with the ‘The Original Super 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.

Sun, July 20 - Oceanfront Fireworks, Virginia Beach. View fireworks from the boardwalk, where they are launched off 20th Street from a barge on the water. Please keep all pets safe inside during fireworks. Please note: Fireworks may be canceled or rescheduled due to inclement weather OR unsafe water conditions

Mon, July 21 - 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.

Mon, July 21 - "Military Monday", w/ USAF ‘Heritage Brass Band’, 6-9:00 pm, Fountain Plaza, Town Center, Market St, Virginia Beach, VA. Come out to celebrate and honor our military! Whether a veteran or active duty, we salute you! This is FREE and open to the public.

Mon-Wed, July 21/23 - Circus in the Park Show, 7:30-10:00 pm, 17th Street Park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront.