Fri-Mon, July 11-14 - Krendl & Company Magical Variety Show, 7:30-10:00 pm, 24th Street Park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
Fri, July 11 - Storytelling in the Park: The Flaming Ginger, 11:00 am, FREE, Bluebird Gap Farm, 60 Pine Chapel Road, Hampton. Experience the art of storytelling through magic, music, puppetry and prose. Come early and bring your picnic basket or stay after to greet the animals and enjoy the playground. Children 'rock' at Bluebird Gap Farm! 757-727-8314
Fri, July 11 - AT&T Summer BrewFest, 5-9:00 pm, TowneBank Fountain Park, Town Point Park, Norfolk. Free & Open to the Public. Kick off Friday night right with AT&T Summer BrewFest. Loosen the tie or take off the heels and meet your friends in TowneBank Fountain Park at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk, Virginia Waterfront where you can sample a wide variety of summer beers from a selection of local, regional, national international breweries. AT&T Summer BrewFest is the perfect way to celebrate the end of the work week with an extended happy hour and great music at the Fountain. Admission to AT&T Summer BrewFest is free while beer sampling tickets will be available for purchase.
Fri, July 11 - Wyne Down with Music at Portside, w/ 'RaJazz', 6:00 pm, downtown Portsmouth, VA. For more information contact Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services Valora Baskerville 393-8481.
Fri, July 11 - 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 visit http://www.riverwalkrestaurant.net/
Fri, July 11 - Free Summer Concert at Towneplace at Greenbrier, w/ 'Skip Friel & the Resonators', 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 11 - TGIF Summer Concert Series, with 'The Janitors', 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 11 - 'Thank Goodness it's Ocean View', with the 'The Holiday Band', 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 11 - Friday Night Hoedown at the Virginia Beach Farmer's Market, with the 'Country Review', 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 11 - 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 11 - Firehouse Bluegrass Benefit Concert, 7:30 pm, Fire Station 10, 15020 Carrollton Blvd. Proceeds benefit the all-volunteer fire/rescue service of Carrollton and nearby mutual aid districts in Smithfield and northern Suffolk. $5 admission. Your donations to this non-profit all-volunteer department serve the community by enabling the purchase of needed medical, rescue and firefighting supplies and equipment. Hot dogs and soft drinks are available during the concert. Please bring your own chair. For further information call (757) 613-6183.
Fri, July 11 - Star Hike at Northwest River Park, 7:30-10:00 pm, Chesapeake. Discover the nocturnal side of Northwest River Park and take a short guided hike (2.5 miles). Reservations are required in advance. Contact park for details.
Fri, July 11 - Friday Night "Summer Concert Series" presents the USAF Heritage of America Band's Full Spectrum combo, 8:00 pm, on the lawn of the Smithfield Times, 228 Main Street, Smithfield. This high energy pop music combo will bring oldies as well as R&B to the stage. 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, July 11 - Paradise Creek Full Moon Walk, 8-9:30 pm, Paradise Creek Nature Park, Portsmouth. Native Americans named the July full moon the "Buck Moon" because bucks begin to grow new antlers at this time. The nature park is magical after hours and under the light of the moon. Listen for bats and owls, catch night moths and beetles, watch for the wetland's night-fishing birds. 757-399-7487
Fri-Sat, July 11-12 - First Annual Bastille Days in Ghent Celebration, Colley Ave and throughout Ghent, Norfolk. In cooperation with the Alliance Française, Chapitre de Grasse. Visit Norfolk's Historic Ghent Neighborhood to celebrate all that is French! Can Can dancers, street performers, a mock guillotine, Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe, children's activities, traditional waiters race, tricycle Tour de Ghent (for adults and children), fresh crêpes for sale, plein air painters, and more! AND be sure to pick up your "Passport" at the Alliance Française booth and explore special promotions and discover new favorites among the neighborhood's eclectic business mix of restaurants, antiques, gift, and craft shops! (Participating businesses will display balloons in the colors of the French flag.) http://ghentnorfolk.org/ai1ec_event/bastille-days-ghent-2/
Sat, July 12 - Hoffler Creek Early Bird Walk, 8-10:00 am, Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, Portsmouth. Stroll around Lake Ballard with local bird expert Clark White to identify birds by sight and sounds. Be prompt, gates close at 8:15am; late arrivals cannot be accommodated. Free of charge and no registration necessary. Donations are always appreciated.
Sat, July 12 - 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 'Ron Fetner'. Free
Sat, July 12 - 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 12 - 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 12 - 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, July 12 - 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 12 - 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 12 - 2nd Saturday Art Walk, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Phoebus and Downtown Hampton. Explore the art scene in Downtown Hampton and Phoebus by browsing local businesses featuring specific artists throughout the day. Family events also available at the Hampton History Museum.
Sat, July 12 - Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, On the Boardwalk between 16th and 18th Streets, at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Chalk the Walk takes over the Virginia Beach Boardwalk as hundreds of artists and "wanna-be artists" gather to turn the boardwalk into an impromptu canvas of color! Artist registration will be on the boardwalk at 17th Street. 200 competitors will complete chalk drawings to be evaluated by a panel of judges from the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art in Virginia Beach. Judges will score the drawings according to criteria such as composition, use of color, adherence to theme, and creativity. There will be three competitive divisions: Amateur, Professional, and Youth. The Youth division will be for ages 12-16. Children 11 and under will be invited to draw for fun in a separate area. Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded for each division. Winners will be announced at 4:30pm at the registration tent. All participants must register by 1:00pm to qualify for the competition. All drawings must be completed by 3:30pm to be eligible for prizes.
Sat, July 12 - Hoffler Creek Volunteer Work Day, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, Portsmouth. Join us to maintain the Preserve's trails and facilities. For more information, please call 757-686-8684, email
Sat, July 12 - Walking Tour along Church Street, 10:30 am, Tour begins at the Isle of Wight County Museum, 103 Main Street in downtown Smithfield. Join us as we venture for a stroll down Church Street to explore the history of our fascinating county! For further information call (757) 356-1223.
Sat, July 12 - Discovery Hour, Newport News Park Discovery Center, 11:00 am, 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 12 - The Pet Ham's 112th Birthday Celebration, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, at the Isle of Wight County Museum, 103 Main Street in downtown Smithfield. The world's oldest ham turns 112! 112 is an abundant number, a heptagonal number, a Harshad number and the sum of six consecutive prime numbers (11, 13, 17, 19, 23 and 29.) More importantly, 112 is a good excuse for cake. Join us in this annual tribute to the birthday boy, and help us launch our annual Pan Ham contest. For further information call (757) 356-1223.
Sat, July 12 - "Beware of Pirates!" - 2nd Saturday Family Event, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Hampton History Museum. Learn more about the lives of pirates who roamed off the coast of Virginia, including the infamous Blackbeard. See how well you can perform as a seafarer, try knot tying and navigating. Sing along with buccaneer songs, and create your own pirate flag that will strike fear into the hearts of sailors who cross your path.
Sat, July 12 - Hurrah Players: The Magic and Music of Michael, 3:00 pm and 7:00pm, $10, The American Theater, Mellon Ave, Hampton. A thrilling live musical tribute to the King of Pop. Presented by Hurrah Players, this original musical revue honors the magic and music of Michael Jackson. The singer, the dancer, the legend. From "A B C " to "P.Y.T.", we pay tribute to the ultimate King of Pop. It will open in Norfolk later in July, but you can catch it here first in our intimate venue. Experience the magic with your entire family.
Sat, July 12 - Wyne Down with Music at Portside, w/ 'The Good Life Band', Noon - 5:00 pm, downtown Portsmouth, VA. For more information contact Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services Valora Baskerville 393-8481.
Sat, July 12 - "Rolling of the Bulls, 2014", 12:45-3:00 pm, Wine Street & Queens Way, Downtown Hampton. An "oddball" event presented by Marker 20 and sponsored by the Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina Hotel. Inspired by the Running of the Bulls, an event that takes place in Spain, Portugal, and some parts of Mexico where festival goers.what else. run with the bulls, the Rolling of the Bulls in Hampton will feature participants running from Dominion Derby Girls on skates with whiffle ball bats. The event begins with the Blessing of the Bulls and then .5 mile run. Each runner MUST wear white with a red scarf and sash (so the girls know exactly who to hit!) and creativity is highly suggested. Individuals must be at least 12 years-old to participate and the cost is free. After the event, come into Marker 20 for "Party on the Deck." The fun includes live music and specialty food and drinks.
Sat, July 12 - "Surf's Up" Exhibition Opening Reception, 6:00 pm, Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, Downtown Portsmouth. Surf's Up, an exhibition focusing on art inspired by surfing featuring several artists who use the ocean, waves, and surfing as their muse. The common thread that runs through this exhibit is that most of the artists are inspired by their respect for the sheer power and energy of a wave. This group exhibition will include a variety of fine art, painting, and photography. Artists include Matthew Haddaway, Reba McConnell, and Ed Obermeyer. (757) 393-8031
Sat, July 12 - Downtown Hampton Block Party, w/ "Party Fins", and "Don Butcher", 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 12 - 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 12 - Hayrides, Newport News Park, 7-9:00 pm, 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 12 - 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-Sun, July 12-13 - Southeastern Guns & Knives Show, 9 am- 5 pm Sat, 10 am - 4 pm Sun, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. $10.00 Adults, $7.00 Ages 13-17, Free admission for children 12 & under accompanied by an adult 21yo. 757-315-1610
Sun, July 13 - 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, July 13 - Groovin By The Bay, w/"Strictly Bizzness", 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 13 - Big Bands on the Bay, with the 'The Terry Chessen Orchestra', 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 13 - 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 14 - 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 14 - Movie Night at North Suffolk Library, 5:30pm, Free, 2000 Bennett's Creek Park Road, Suffolk. 757.514.7150
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-Thu, July 15-17 - Free Kids Movie, 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, Peninsula Town Center, 5-8:30 pm, 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, 5:00-9:00 pm , w/ 'The Deloreans' (80's Hits), 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 'The Incognito Brothers' (Blues 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 - 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 - 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, 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.
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