Local Tidewater Virginia Happenings

COMMUNITY EVENTS / FESTIVALS

Now thru June - Bike Nights, Norfolk Botanical Garden, Mon/Wed/Thu 4 - 7:00 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk. Bring your bikes, helmets and family or friends out to Norfolk Botanical Garden and pedal through the petals. Norfolk Botanical Garden is home to 12 miles of pedestrian pathways. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. they are open to bikers! Regular Garden admission applies.

Now thru Jun 23 - Mount Trashmore Summer Carnival, 6 - 11:00 pm during the week, and 2 - 11:00 pm on the weekends, 310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach. 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. http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/Pages/carnival.aspx

Now thru Jul 26 - ‘Above the Fold’ Exhibit, Hermitage Museum & Gardens, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. See the Hermitage completely transformed for our spring exhibit. Wander through the various rooms of the Sloane mansion to discover innovative origami from nine internationally-acclaimed artists.

Now thru Jul 26 - Frank Lloyd Wright’s Samara, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 400 High Street, Portsmouth. The Samara house, also known as John E. Christian House, was built between 1954 and 1956 in West Lafayette, Indiana. The exhibition explores the creation of a Wright house through the eyes of a client who spent more than fifty years fulfilling the renowned architect’s Usonian vision. Wright used the term “organic” to convey his belief that every feature of the house, from the structure, to the interior, to the smallest details and objects, should be as one, expressive of a single idea.

Now thru Aug 16 - MOCA Blue Star Museum, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach. In partnership with the National Blue Star Museums program, MOCA will offer FREE ADMISSION to all military and their families Memorial Day* through Labor Day*. Must show military ID. *MOCA's summer exhibitions are on view May 26-August 16, 2015.


Thu-Sun, May 28-31 - Newport News Greek Festival - Spring Edition, Thu-Sat 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, Sun 12 - 6:00 pm, 60 Traverse Road, Newport News. The tradition of the Newport News Greek Festival continues! Enjoy authentic Greek food, pastries, music, dance and entertainment. Free admission; items for sale.


Fri, May 29 - HUB Grand Opening, Eat The Streets 757, 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, 712 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. It is finally here! The "soft opening" for the HUB! Featuring a stellar food truck lineup including Malbon's BBQ "The Flying Pig", Sofrito, Get Stuffed, Shore Thing Foods, Bro's Fish Tacos LLC, Kona Ice of Virginia Beach, Twisted Sisters Cupcakes & Sugar Shack Cafe, Seoul757Taco, Maui Wowi, Lobsters2u, The Thirsty Frog, LLC and @Road Dogs Va! 8th St and Atlantic Ave! * Parking available in the 9th St garage and on-site for by-the hour rate! STARTING AT 11am MAY 29, 30 and 31st! Live Music and Local Artisan Market each Day. https://www.facebook.com/events/101912200147070/

Fri, May 29 - Color the Town, Peninsula Town Center, 4 - 8:00 pm, Hampton. Peninsula Town Center welcomes the public to celebrate with live entertainment featuring music from Fine Swiss Cheese in Town Square, strolling Dixieland from 504 Supreme, dancers and performers throughout the center and an amazing Moon Glow presentation with tethered hot air balloon rides courtesy of Star Ballooning.

Fri, May 29 - Steampunk: Visions of Futures Past Opening Celebration, Hampton History Museum, 6 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Celebrate in a fantastical style the sights and sounds of an alternative steam-powered past with music from the Framers and Outer Loop, magical merriment from William the Conjurer, exotic dances of the Orient with Wicked Hips, other side-show amusements and fun abounds. Beer and wine is available for purchase from La Bodega Hampton. Cost: $5. 757-727-1610

Fri, May 29 - Final Friday: Twilight Tour of Elmwood Cemetery, 7:00 pm, 238 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk. Stroll into the sunset at historic Elmwood Cemetery, est. 1853. This year's tour reveals the west side of Norfolk's most picturesque Victorian garden cemetery. Visit the heroes of the 1855 yellow fever epidemic. Learn about the fraternal organizations that served as cornerstones of 19th century society. See the final resting places of stalwart Confederate soldiers. Hear the tragic stories that inspired unforgettable memorial art while exploring the tenets of the Victorian observance of death. Join us. No RSVP required. One & one half hour walking tour. All are welcome. 757-510-5879

Fri, May 29 - Blackbeard Festival Grand Pirates' Ball, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 7 - 11:00 pm, 700 Settler's Landing Rd., Hampton. A re-creation of Blackbeard’s party at Okracoke this event will feature a bounty of food, adult beverages, live music, and more. $35 in advance/$40 at the door. Tickets available at Parks & Recreation Office 5th floor or by calling 727-6348. http://www.blackbeardfestival.com/


Fri/Sat, May 29/30 - Ghost Walk: Shipwrecks & Ghost lore, The Old Coast Guard Station, 7:00 pm, 24th Street on the Boardwalk, Virginia Beach. Join a costumed interpreter as they bring to life true accounts and local legends of shipwrecks, ghosts, pirates and witches. Tours last 60-90 minutes. Tickets $12 Adult, $5 Child (ages 6-15). Reservations appreciated. Contact the museum Program Director at 757.422.1587


Fri-Sun, May 29-31 - USO 2nd Annual Warrior Week, Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Fri Noon - 5:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sun 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, USO Military Village between 17th and 20th Streets, Virginia Beach. Marine Corps silent drill platoon, displays, activities. www.usowarriorweek.com

Fri-Sun, May 29-31 - Virginia Beach Patriotic Festival, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach. The Patriotic Festival: A Military Celebration to honor our armed forces personnel and their families. Three days of National Touring Artists Concerts, Military Expos and Displays. The Concerts will be at 5th Street and Oceanfront Friday and Saturday Evening and Sunday Afternoon. The Military Expo Village will showcase the mission, equipment and personnel through exhibits, demonstrations and displays on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 15th Street to 20th Street. All branches of the military: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard will be participating. http://www.patrioticfestival.com/about-the-event/

Fri-Sun, May 29-31 - Virginia Xcel State Gymnastic Championships, Hampton Roads Convention Center, Fri 4 - 9:00 pm, Sat/Sun 8:00 am - 9:00 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. The USA Gymnastics Xcel Program is a program offered as an alternative program for competitive gymnasts.  Awards include division age group placement awards and division age group all-around awards. All of the gymnasts participating in the Virginia Xcel State Championship have qualified through a series of local competitions. Gymnasts vary in age, from 5 years-old to 19 years-old.

Fri-Sun, May 29-31 - The Patriot Running Festival,  Fri 6:30 pm 5K Run/Walk, Sat 7:00 am 8K Run/Walk, Sun 7:00 am Half Marathon, Williamsburg. Events take place throughout downtown Williamsburg, the campus of the College of W&M, Colonial Williamsburg, and surrounding areas. The 5K on the campus of the College of William & Mary is the first leg of the weekend-long Patriot Running Festival. The 8K run/walk, beginning at the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitors Center, winds through the Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg and finishes in William and Mary’s Zable Stadium. The half marathon, beginning at the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitors Center, winds through the Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg and takes runners down Route 60 to the Carter's Grove Country Road for a scenic yet challenging run before returning to the City of Williamsburg and the Historic Area, with a photo finish in William and Mary’s Zable Stadium. (757) 880-8843 | http://www.runforachievabledream.com


Sat, May 30 - Community Bike Ride from The Plot, 9:30 - 11:00 am, 776 Granby Street, Norfolk. Grab your bike and let's ride! This 6.4 mile ride will start and end at The Plot in Norfolk's Arts District. We'll travel throughout Ghent and Lambert's Point, taking in beautiful scenery and waterfront views of the Hague River. To register for the ride, click here. On-site registration and check-in will take place 30 minutes before the ride. https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eauzphcif3ea26ce&oseq=&c=&ch=

Sat, May 30 - Veterans Memorial Holiday Classic: Horseshoe Pitching Tournament, Sleepy Hole Park, 10:00 am, Suffolk. **There is a $20 entry fee. If you are not National Horseshoe Pitcher Association (NHPA )  sanctioned, please call prior to event.  For more information about NHPA, the tournament, or league schedules call (757) 717-4307.

Sat, May 30 - Tours of Historic Cedar Grove Cemetery, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, 238 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk. Join local historian Cheryl Copper for a walking tour of historic Cedar Grove Cemetery. Cedar Grove was established in 1825 & was Norfolk’s first burial place without religious affiliation. It opened in 1825—though its use as a burial ground began much earlier. Find out how & why. Get the lay of the land more than 200 years ago. Tour lasts approximately one hour. $5 per person suggested donation benefits the Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation. Children 12 & under free. Follow signs to gathering area upon arrival to the cemetery. Free parking. No RSVP required. Questions? Call Cheryl at 757-621-3710.

Sat, May 30 - Day for People with disABILITIES at the Virginia Zoo, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 3500 Granby Street, Norfolk. Discover service providers and organizations that support individuals with disABILITIES. Norfolk Public Safety Expo, children's activities, Virginia Zoo Discovery carts and animal ambassador inflatables. 11:00 am Opening Ceremonies; 11:45 am "Mulan" selections by the Hurrah Players, 12:00 pm Musical performance by Chose Ministry, 12:15 pm Musical review by the Arts Inclusion Company, 12:45 pm Renegade Cheerleading demo, 1:15 pm Tidewater Piranhas Power Soccer Demo. Free for a person with disABILITIES and one caregiver.

Sat, May 30 - Military Appreciation Day & Craft Show, Virginia Beach Farmers Market, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 3640 Dam Neck Road, Virginia Beach. Come join us as we show our appreciation for the men & women serving or who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. (757) 385-4388 | FarmMrkt@vbgov.com

Sat, May 30 - Relay for Life of Isle of Wight / Surry, Westside Elementary School, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm, 800 West Main St, Smithfield. The theme for the 2015 Relay For Life of Isle of Wight/Surry is “Blast From the Past.”  Be prepared to boogie down to some groovy tunes as we celebrate each decade from the 1950s to today! Opening Ceremonies will begin at 10 am. Be sure to set up your campsite beforehand, so you can enjoy the special performances and speakers helping to kick off our event!  Special guests will include musician Jeni Milikin, the Smithfield High School Drumline, and the Boy Scouts Troop 13. http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?sid=128433&type=fr_informational&pg=informational&fr_id=68730

Sat, May 30 - American Girl Program: "Meet Kit", Riddick's Folly House Museum, 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 510 North Main Street, Suffolk. Free. Space is limited and reservations are required. Donations welcome. Ages 5 and up are welcome. Call for reservations at 757.934.0822 or email riddicksfolly@verizon.net | www.riddicksfolly.org

Sat, May 30 - "We Care Fest - Community & Cops Cookout,” Across from Lafayette Park, 11:00 am, 100 Broadway Street, Norfolk. Come enjoy free food, fun activities, and meet Norfolk residents and hometown heroes at the "We Care Fest - Community & Cops Cookout,” hosted by the Norfolk Police Department! The event is open to the public and we encourage you to bring your family and friends.

Sat, May 30 - Spiders Alive, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 12 - 1:00 pm, 1255 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton. Are you fascinated by spiders? Do they frighten you? You can learn many interesting facts about spiders and why they are to be welcomed, not feared. Learn about their eating habits, as well as their nesting habits, which will include a game to better understand how they operate. Program is for ages 8 and up. Meet at the Nature Center. $2. For more information and to register call the Nature Center at 757-825-4657.

Sat, May 30 - Historic Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour, Suffolk Visitor Center, 2:00 pm, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. $8 Adults / $6 Seniors, Military and Children 9-12. See Suffolk through the eyes of years gone by. Suffolk’s rich heritage dates back to the early 17th century, when Captain John Smith first encountered the Nansemond Indians on the Nansemond River. Even now, you can trace Suffolk’s legacy through our historic homes and neighborhoods, churches and Virginia Civil War Trails. Guided by a Suffolk historian, you meet the people and places that made Suffolk the city it is today. 757.514.4130

Sat, May 30 - Ranger Stations – Insects, Paradise Creek Nature Park, 2:00 pm, 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth. Have a question for our Ranger?  Stop by between the hours listed for more information about the park and borrow supplies to explore the parks wildlife on your own. Explore something new each week. Great for families and children. Free - 757-399-7487 | http://www.paradisecreeknaturepark.com

Sat, May 30 - World Arts Celebration, City Center at Oyster Point, 3 - 9:00 pm, 700 Town Center Drive, Newport News. Set in the beautiful Fountain Park, the first annual World Arts Celebration will allow patrons to explore heritage far and near. Experience a day of free family fun with music from around the world, international food, an artisan village and hands-on cultural craft activities. This will be an adventure for the whole family! http://www.vafest.org/2015/2015-performances/beyond-the-concert-hall/world-arts-celebration-2015

Sat, May 30 - Elizabeth River Park Grand Re-Opening, 4:00 pm, 1400 Elizabeth River Way, Chesapeake. Join Chesapeake Parks, Recreation & Tourism as they celebrate the grand re-opening of Elizabeth River Park. Kickoff begins at 4 pm with activities to include: park tours, inflatables, children's play area, fireworks, food, and the family-friendly outdoor movie "Shark Tales". Visit www.cityofchesapeake.net/prevents for more information.

Sat, May 30 - Culinary Crawl in Downtown Suffolk, Tours Depart from the Suffolk Visitor Center, 2 - 4:30 pm, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. $30 per person. The guided tour will commence at the Suffolk Visitors Center (524 North Main Street) where participants will be transported to the first destination. Tours are limited to 12 attendees and will be on a first come, first service basis for those who purchase the tickets in advance. Featuring tastes from Stillwater House Tea Room, Simply Susan’s, Cosmic Pizza, East Coast Taco and Amici’s. 757.514.4130

Sat, May 30 - Downtown Hampton Block Party, 6 - 11:00 pm, East Queens Way between Wine and King Streets, Hampton. Free and open to the public. This week in conjunction with the Blackbeard Festival. Live Music by 'The Deloreans'. www.hamptonblockparty.com
Sat, May 30 - 2nd Annual Getting Frisky on the Wiskey, The Battleship Wisconsin, Nauticus, 7:00 pm, Waterside Dr., Norfolk. Fundraising Gala for Sail Nauticus community sailing center. Live Music & Libations, rain or shine. Valet parking onsite. 664-1046 | sailnauticus.org

Sat, May 30 - Legends of Main Street: A Suffolk Ghost Walk, Suffolk Visitor Center, 7:00 pm, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. $10 Adults / $8 Seniors, Military and Children 9-12. 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

Sat, May 30 - Mount Trashmore Star Party, 9 - 11:00 pm, Mount Trashmore Park, 310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach. Observe night sky wonders through a variety of telescopes, or bring your own! Learn to identify constellations in the sky with the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers and the Virginia Beach City Public Schools Planetarium. (757) 385-2990


Sat/Sun, May 30/31 - Annual 3D Sand Soccer shootout, Buckroe Beach, All Day, 100 First South Street, Hampton. Celebrating its eighth year, this sand soccer tournament and benefit is a great draw for players and spectators, as well as community members looking for a fun family-friendly activity. Participating non-profit organizations charge a fee for the activity booth of their choosing (e.g. face painting, horse shoes, bounce house, etc.). The more fun you have, the more money you raise for participating organizations in need! Free Admission for Spectators; cost to participate. 757-969-5716 | http://www.aimathletics.org/

Sat/Sun, May 30/31 - The Chippokes Plantation State Park Steam & Gas Engine show, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Just $5 per person; children 12 and under are free. Come out and experience some hands-on demonstrations of antique, turn-of-the-century, and modern farm equipment. There will be tractor pulls, kid's games, great food, and lots of family fun. Bring your swimsuit, the park's pool is open, too! 

Sat/Sun, May 30/31 - Southeastern Guns & Knives Show 2015, Virginia Beach Convention Center, Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. Founded in 1982 by "Doc" Mendelson, SGK Gun Shows carries on the uniquely American tradition of Gun Shows.  Catering to dealers and public alike, SGK currently produces gun shows on the East Coast.  We are noted for organized, heavily advertised and well-attended shows. We strive to bring the best assortment of firearms and related products together for home defense, collecting, and sport shooting. We hope you enjoy our shows!

Sat/Sun, May 30/31 - Blackbeard Festival, Downtown Hampton Waterfront, Sat 10:00 am - 10:00 pm, Fireworks at 9:00 pm, Sun 12 - 6:00 pm. Pillage and plunder your way through the coastal seaport city of Hampton, VA when the Annual Blackbeard Pirate Festival returns for another year of swashbuckling excitement! Celebrate Hampton’s rich maritime heritage by commemorating the demise of our most infamous visitor, Captain Edward Teach, aka Blackbeard the Pirate. Step back in time in downtown Hampton and carouse with pirates while enjoying re-enactments, vendors, music, tall ships and more. 757-727-8314 | http://blackbeardfestival.com/

Sat/Sun, May 30/31 - Steampunk: Visions of Futures Past, Hampton History Museum, Sat 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 1 - 5:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Experience the fantastical craftsmanship, conveyances and contraptions from an alternative Victorian era and Wild West frontier in “Steampunk: Visions of Futures Past” during Blackbeard Festival Weekend. Free and open to the public. 757-727-1610


Mon, Jun 1 - Historic Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour, Suffolk Visitor Center, 2:00 pm, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. $8 Adults / $6 Seniors, Military and Children 9-12. See Suffolk through the eyes of years gone by. Suffolk’s rich heritage dates back to the early 17th century, when Captain John Smith first encountered the Nansemond Indians on the Nansemond River. Even now, you can trace Suffolk’s legacy through our historic homes and neighborhoods, churches and Virginia Civil War Trails. Guided by a Suffolk historian, you meet the people and places that made Suffolk the city it is today. 757.514.4130


Tue, Jun 2 - Fit & Fab Day at the Fountain, Peninsula Town Center, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Town Square, Hampton. Presented by: Bonfire Magazine & Tidewater Physical Therapy. Every Tuesday thru June 23rd. (FREE & OPEN TO PUBLIC) Featuring: Workouts sessions by Tidewater Physical Therapy Performance Centers, Healthy cooking demonstrations, Merchant vendors, Music to get hearts racing, & more. PLUS! A Weekly Workout Wear Walkway Show- Fit & Fab Day will hold a fashion preview every Tuesday featuring the latest in workout wear from PTC merchants.

Tue, Jun 2 - Memorial Service, Chrysler Museum of Art, 6 - 7:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. The Chrysler Museum of Art will host a public memorial service for Amy Brandt. Our McKinnon Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art died May 15 after a lengthy illness. Doors open at 5:30 pm for the 6 pm remembrance ceremony in our Kaufman Theater. The service will be followed by a reception in the galleries she inspired. Refreshments will be served and music will be provided by DJ P & Mr T.


Wed, Jun 3 - Food Truck Hump Days on the Great Bridge Waterways, First and Third Wed 4:00 pm to Dusk, Battlefield Historic Park, 1775 Historic Way, Chesapeake. Join Eat The Streets 757 at Battlefield Historic Park on the first and third Wednesday of the month starting April 1 and ending October 21. 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. https://www.facebook.com/EatTheStreets757

Wed, Jun 3 - Ynot Wednesdays: 'Karnivale', Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 5 - 9:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Every Wednesday from June 3rd through August 26th, join us on the Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza for "Ynot Wednesdays?" Free summer concert series. Each week, Ynot Italian will be serving up delicious pizza, sandwiches, cold drinks & summer treats available for purchase. There will also be fresh produce from The Virginia Beach Farmers Market, games, and more. Kids Art Cart sponsored by The Sandler Center Foundation begins at 5:00 pm inside the Miller Studio Theatre. This week an Artisan Market.


Thu, Jun 4 - Imagination Play Day, Peninsula Town Center, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Hampton. Bring your family out every Thursday to Peninsula Town Center’s first recurring children’s event that will feature Imagination Playground Blocks located at the Pop Fountain. The 115 piece block set consists of 15 uniquely designed shapes to encourage open-ended free play that empowers children to constantly reconfigure the space around them and design their own course of play. We have partnered with the Virginia Air & Space Center, Mariner’s Museum, VA Living Museum and PBS Kids to provide additional educational children’s activities every month.

Thu, Jun 4 - Mingle on Main Street, Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion, 4:30 - 7:00 pm, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. Grab your business cards and get your mingle on! Come network with professionals from throughout the region at Suffolk's state-of-the art outdoor pavilion at the historic Suffolk Visitor Center. This covered outdoor venue is wired for a vibrant marketplace. Enjoy light refreshments and adult beverages while building your network! Sponsored by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. $5.00 Chamber Member, $10.00 Prospective Member, $100 Tabletop Exhibitor Chamber Member, $200 Tabletop Exhibitor Prospective Member. vprenger@hrccva.com, 757.664.2537

Thu, Jun 4 - The Town Center Graduation Party, 5 to 8:00 pm, Central Park Plaza, Virginia Beach. Calling all 2015 Graduates! The Town Center of Virginia Beach is so proud of our local students of the Virginia Beach City Schools (and beyond!) and colleges, so we decided to celebrate with you! Bring your friends and come on out for the live music, free gelato and prize giveaways. This FREE and open to the public event is family friendly and children of all ages are welcome to attend.


Fri/Sat, Jun 5/6 - Portsmouth First Events: Celebrated the First Weekend of each month
Fri, Jun 5 - Friends of the Library Book Sale, basement of the Portsmouth Main Public Library, 12:00 pm, 601 Court Street, Portsmouth. (757) 393-8501 | http://www.friendsofportsmouthlibrary.org/

Fri, Jun 5 - Concert in the Courtyard featuring Derek Smith, 5:00 pm, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 400 High Street, Portsmouth. Enjoy live music in the courtyard from Derek Smith. Presented by the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center and PortsEvents. Event will take place in the art Annex, next to the Gallery Shop, in case of rain.

Fri, Jun 5 - Exhibit Reception: 2015 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 5:00 pm, 400 High Street, Portsmouth. The 2015 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition will feature large-scale work by Robert Cage, whose curated farmland became a well-known destination in South Boston, Virginia. Several of Cage’s sculptures will be on view in the historic courtyard for the 10th anniversary of this exhibit.

Fri, Jun 5 - Exhibit Reception: The Architect Within - Peter Weber, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 5:00 pm, 400 High Street, Portsmouth. Weber was an apprentice at the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture and a member of Taliesin Fellowship from 1981 – 1990. During his time at Taliesin he produced an extensive portfolio of drawings to include plans, elevations, and perspectives as well as graphics or “nature patterns” and other designs. A select group of these works will be featured.

Fri, Jun 5 - Exhibit Reception: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Samara, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 5:00 pm, 400 High Street, Portsmouth. The Samara house, also known as John E. Christian House, was built between 1954 and 1956 in West Lafayette, Indiana. The exhibition explores the creation of a Wright house through the eyes of a client who spent more than fifty years fulfilling the renowned architect’s Usonian vision.

Sat, Jun 6 - Olde Towne Antiques to Flea Market, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, 441 Middle Street, Portsmouth. The Olde Towne Antiques to Flea Market is conveniently located in the Middle Street Garage at the corner of Middle & London Streets and is held year round, rain or shine on the first Saturday of each month. Gates open at 10 am and close at 2 pm. Always Free Admission & Free Parking! Call 757-339-1876 for additional information. http://oldetowneportsmouth.com

Sat, Jun 6 - Mapping Portsmouth, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, 10:00 am, 2 High Street, Portsmouth. Antique maps provide a wealth of information about how our surrounds have changed over time. Come see a 1920- bound volume of fire insurance maps of Portsmouth, on display from June 6 thru June 30, and participate in activities that will help you understand how maps are made. At 3 pm, join the museum curator to get a closer look at some antique Portsmouth maps including 1889 and 1900 atlases, and an 1871 Colton’s Atlas of the World. At the Lightship PORTSMOUTH, find out how sailors used the stars to map their way to their destinations.

Sat, Jun 6 - Frank Lloyd Wright in Virginia – Special Presentation by Dr. Robert Wojtowicz, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 1:30 pm, 400 High Street, Portsmouth. In concert with the opening exhibit Frank Lloyd Wright Samara, Dr. Robert Wojtowicz will speak on Frank Lloyd Wright’s projects in the Old Dominion, inkling The Larkin Pavilion for the Jamestown Exposition in Norfolk (1907), the Rosenwald Whittier School design for Hampton University in Hampton (1927), the Pope-Leighey House in Fairfax (1939 – 1940), the Marden House in McLean (1952- 1959) and the Cooke House in Virginia Beach (1951- 1960). 


Fri, Jun 5 - First Friday ViBe in the District, VB Oceanfront Area, 4 - 7:00 pm, participating area businesses, restaurants and retailers, including MOCA Satellite Gallery, Towne Pavilion II, 600 22nd Street, Virginia Beach. Celebrate local businesses and the arts at First Friday Vibe in "the District!" The ViBe. Virginia Beach artisans and businesses... sharing our passion for arts and entertainment with our community. Every First Friday of the month!

Fri, Jun 5 - Outdoor Dance / Concert at the Watermen’s Museum, 6 - 8:00 pm,  309 Water Street, Yorktown. Join us for an evening of fun at the Watermen's Museum.  Theme dances.  Guest and house bands and performers, sea shanty singers, nautical music and displays.  Food and beverages available for purchase.  Watermen’s Museum.  Admission varies.  757.887.2641

Fri, Jun 5 - Nepal Disaster Relief Program Fundraiser, Virginia Beach Holiday Inn, 6:30 pm, 5655 Greenwich Rd, Virginia Beach. $35 adults, $15 youth, children under 10 Free. Sponsored by Asian Indians of Hampton Roads (AIHR) and the Hampton Roads Nepalese Community (HRNC). 335-8997

Fri, Jun 5 - Friday Night Frights at Ferry Plantation, 8 - 10:00 pm, 4136 Cheswick Lane, Virginia Beach. $10, discounts for seniors, military, students and children $5. Members Free. 473-5182 | www.ferryplantation.org


Fri/Sat, Jun 5/6 - Great Dismal Swamp Safari, Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Suffolk. The Great Dismal Swamp is anything but dismal. The narrated Swamp Safari, one of Suffolk's most popular attractions, fills up quickly. This four-hour tour is led by a biologist specializing is the unique habitat of the Great Dismal. Learn about the history, lore, vegetation and wildlife with this adventure that includes a brief walk to Lake Drummond. Sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. A small snack and beverage is provided. This tour is not recommended for very small children. Reservations are required and cancellations are expected no less than 48 hours prior to scheduled tour. Call the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130 to reserve your spot. $10 adults; $8 seniors (60+), military, and children ages 3-12.

Fri/Sat, Jun 5/6 - Suffolk Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Friends of the Library Building, 300 Carolina Road, Suffolk. Open to the Public. The Friends of the Library hold a monthly book sale, the revenue of which is used to support library programs. Peruse thousands of used books, magazines, movies and more. 757.514.1024 | http://www.suffolk.lib.va.us/about-us/friends-of-the-library.html


Fri-Sun, Jun 5-7 - HarborFest 2015, Towne Point Park, Waterside Drive, Norfolk. The largest, longest-running, free maritime festival in the nation is three explosive days of tall ship visits, national, regional, and local entertainment, electrifying fireworks show, and the biggest outdoor dock party in Hampton Roads. Harborfest is proud to honor the Navy Reserve Centennial with a special recognition ceremony prior to Saturday night's Fireworks. Free and open to the public. http://festevents.org/events/2015-season-events/harbor-fest/

Fri-Sun, Jun 5-7 - 2015 North American Sand Soccer Championships, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Known internationally as the “Gran Prix” of beach/sand soccer, the NASSC is the premier amateur & pro/am beach/sand soccer event worldwide. NASSC 2015 anticipates over 1,000 teams, including 10,000 youth/adult players from 20 different countries, plus 100,000 weekend visitors/spectators during the Oceanside festival that spans over 25 city blocks. Presented by McDonald’s of Southeastern VA and Northeastern NC, the sand-blasting 5 v. 5 competition offers over 70 age/skill brackets to support all levels of play. The centerpiece of NASSC is the Int'l pro/am men’s “U.S. OPEN," where sixteen highly skilled teams will be battling for the title of “U.S. National Champion." The festival offers many other sand sport competitions including a COED Flag Football Beach Bash, Beach All-Volley Tennis USA, Beach Wrestling, the North American SANDLAX Championships, Beach Field Hockey and Volley Futbol. The NASSC is a sports charity festival open to the public at no cost. (757) 368-4600 | http://www.sandsoccer.com/

Fri-Sun, Jun 5-7 - Virginia Bonsai Society Exhibition & Sale, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk. Join the Virginia Bonsai Society  for their annual exhibition and sale.  Enjoy demonstrations and display of member trees. Free with garden admission.

Fri-Sun, Jun 5-7 - Lafayette’s Hermione Voyage 2015, Riverwalk Landing, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, 331 Water Street, Yorktown. Join us as we welcome the French Tall Ship Hermione on her maiden Atlantic crossing.  This three-day event will include a variety of programs and events for the education and inspiration of the public:  receptions and dinners, free public deck tours and ship events, a heritage village, traveling exhibit, Jamestown Settlement's Godspeed, interpretive programs, Virginia's Finest fair, entertainment, educational programs, and more.  A full schedule of events can be found on the Hermione website. Free. 757.890.3500 | http://www.yorkcounty.gov/Portals/6/15_Hermione%20Flyer.pdf


Sat, Jun 6 - Chesapeake Criterium, City of Chesapeake - City Hall Building, 8:00 am, 306 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. This is a great opportunity for families to experience top level bike racing in Chesapeake! There will be races for all United States Cycling Federation Categories. Prize money will be awarded to top finishers in each category. This event is presented by Velo Racing Virginia. Register on-site or pre-register on-line at www.Bikereg.com. There will be field limits. Free children's race will be at 12:45 PM (ages 2 - 9 years). Must provide own bicycle and helmet to participate. Parking will be at the Great Bridge Community Center. Registration begins at 7 am in front of the Public Safety Building on Albemarle Drive. Concessions will be available for purchase. Contact: Christina Teeuwen, (757) 547-7188, veloist@aol.com

Sat, Jun 6 - Bird Walk at Bells Mill Park, 9 - 11:00 am, 424 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake. Introduction to bird watching at Bells Mill Park. Bring your binoculars or limited loaners. Reservations are required by calling (757) 421-7151.

Sat, Jun 6 - Clean the Bay Day, Norfolk, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Various Locations. Last year, 6,000 volunteers removed 110,000 pounds of debris from over 250 sites across the state in just 3 hours! Join your neighbors in Norfolk to help clean our waterways and wetlands. For questions, contact KNB at knb@norfolk.gov or 757-441-1347. http://www.cbf.org/events/clean-the-bay-day/city-of-norfolk-and-keep-norfolk-beautiful

Sat, Jun 6 - Clean the Bay Day, Chesapeake, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Locations Throughout the City. Individuals, groups, and organizations help to cleanup Chesapeake's waterways from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Boaters and businesses along the waterway are especially needed to help with the cleanup. This event is sponsored by the Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Volunteers can choose an area to cleanup or one of the designated locations: Great Bridge Lock Park, Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways Park, Deep Creek Lock Park, Elizabeth River Boat Landing and Park, or Oscar’s Landing. This event is sponsored by the Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. For further information, call 757-382-6411 or see the Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council online.

Sat, Jun 6 - Clean the Bay Day, Hampton, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Various Locations. Volunteers will clean up various waterway and shoreline sites throughout Hampton. Contact Cris Ausink with Questions or to Sign Up, 757-727-1158 | mailto:causink@hampton.gov

Sat, Jun 6 - Tree ID, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 1255 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton. Join a Park Ranger in a leisurely hike thru our park and find out how to identify our local trees using simple techniques. Program is for ages 8 and up. Meet in the Nature Center. For more information and to register call the Nature Center at 757-825-4657. $2.00 per person. Registration deadline is Friday June 5 by 3pm.

Sat, Jun 6 - Guided Walking Tour of Historic Fort Huger, beginning at 10:00 am, located off Route 10 at 15080 Talcott Terrace (Follow the Civil War Trails signage), Smithfield. Visit this Civil War fort and learn the significance of this gateway to the Confederate capital. The Isle of Wight County Museum is pleased to offer several FREE guided walking tours of the county’s historic sites and events throughout the year. Led by local historians and museum staff, the tours offer an in-depth look and a hands-on experience at these important and well-preserved properties. Reservations are not necessary. For further information call 757.357.0115.

Sat, Jun 6 - Open House & Tour, Hampton Performing & Creative Arts Center, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 300 Butler Farm Rd., Hampton. Join HPR for the Open House and Tour of the Performing & Creative Arts Center. Meet our instructors and find out about our classes, programs, and artistic opportunities. FREE. 757-766-1510

Sat, Jun 6 - King-Lincoln Park Day, 12 - 5:00 pm, 600 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. The event features a broad range of free activities for all ages including make-and-take crafts, free Bingo (ages 50 & up), community exhibits, and live entertainment.  New for 2015 is T-shirt Art where you can paint your own t-shirt (free t-shirts while supplies last).  The afternoon will be filled with live music by RaJazz (Smooth Jazz, Soul; 12:00), the Hot Gumbo Brass Band (Hip-Hop, Funk, Second Line; 1:15 p.m. & 2:45 p.m.), The Difference (Motown, Oldies; 1:45 p.m.), and will end with the popular local band Slapnation (Top 40; 3:30 p.m.).  Kids will also enjoy free face painting and free inflatable moon bounces, giant slides, and an obstacle course.  Everyone can enjoy free snow cones, free cotton candy, and a cakewalk.

Sat, Jun 6 - Ninth Annual Pig Pickin', Military Aviation Museum, 1 - 5:00 pm, Pungo, 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Proceeds benefit Virginia Beach Crime Solvers. $40, children 12 years and under $10. Tickets: Troy Snead, 423-7356 or tsneadgolf@cox.net

Sat, Jun 6 - Ranger Walk with FREE Native Seeds, Paradise Creek Nature Park, 2:00 pm, 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth. Join our Education Ranger for a behind the scenes tour of the park in spring.  Learn insider facts, bring your binoculars to spy on spring wildlife, and have your nature questions answered by our ranger.  Bring home native seeds to begin your own wildflower garden.  Suitable for adults and children. Free - Registration required: 757-399-7487 | http://www.paradisecreeknaturepark.com

Sat, Jun 6 - Battle of Smithfield Guided Walking Tour, beginning at 2:00 pm, the Isle of Wight County Museum, 103 Main Street in downtown Smithfield. 2014 marked the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Smithfield. Meet at the museum for a lecture and a walk down Church Street as your guide details the events of this battle. The Isle of Wight County Museum is pleased to offer several FREE guided walking tours of the county’s historic sites and events throughout the year. Led by local historians and museum staff, the tours offer an in-depth look and a hands-on experience at these important and well-preserved properties. Reservations are not necessary. For further information call 757.357.0115.

Sat, Jun 6 - Historic Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour, Suffolk Visitor Center, 2:00 pm, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. $8 Adults / $6 Seniors, Military and Children 9-12. See Suffolk through the eyes of years gone by. Suffolk’s rich heritage dates back to the early 17th century, when Captain John Smith first encountered the Nansemond Indians on the Nansemond River. Even now, you can trace Suffolk’s legacy through our historic homes and neighborhoods, churches and Virginia Civil War Trails. Guided by a Suffolk historian, you meet the people and places that made Suffolk the city it is today. 757.514.4130

Sat, Jun 6 - Downtown Hampton Block Party, 6 - 11:00 pm, East Queens Way between Wine and King Streets, Hampton. Free and open to the public. Come early and bring a chair then make your way to one of the dining establishments along Queens Way for some dinner before the party starts. Free parking can be found on the street and in multiple surface lots. There is a public parking garage at the corner of Settlers Landing Road & Old Hampton Lane. Live Music by 'Sons of Bill' w/ 'The Vir'. www.hamptonblockparty.com

Sat, Jun 6 - Legends of Main Street: A Suffolk Ghost Walk, Suffolk Visitor Center, 7:30 pm, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. $10 Adults / $8 Seniors, Military and Children 9-12. 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

Sat, Jun 6 - Sunset Paddle, Sunset Creek Boat Ramp, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Hampton. Have you ever seen the City of Hampton at sunset? What about from the water? Join a Park Ranger for leisurely sunset paddle along Sunset Creek and the Hampton River. This paddle will end and begin at Sunset Marina. Feel free to bring your own kayak or call the Nature Center at Sandy Bottom Nature Park in advance to reserve one to take down the river.  For more information or to register call the front desk at 757-825-4657. $20.00 per person, Registration deadline is Thursday June 4 at 3pm.

Sat, Jun 6 - Skywatch at Northwest River Park, Sunset - 11:00 pm, Northwest River Park & Campground, 1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake. Join Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA) as they bring their scopes and expertise to bear on the Galaxy weather permitting at the Equestrian Area at Northwest River Park. Call (757) 421-7151 to confirm. Several large telescopes are set-up and guests get a tour of the night sky, while learning about telescopes and astronomy. The event begins around sunset and ends at 11:00 PM. BBAA will hold a "Telescope 101" beginning 90 minutes before sunset.

Sat, Jun 6 - Fireworks on the River, Portsmouth Waterfront, 9:15 pm, Portside, 6 Crawford Parkway, Portsmouth. View the East Coast’s largest pyrotechnical fireworks show from the Seawall or along Crawford Parkway. The right side of the river!  For more information please call 757-393-5111.


Sat/Sun, Jun 6/7 - Relay for Life Virginia Beach, Salem High School, Sat Noon, Sun 7:00 am, 1993 Sun Devil Drive, Virginia Beach. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life movement symbolizes hope and our shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many people we love. tiffany.putnam@cancer.org | www.relayforlife.org/virginiabeachva


Sun, Jun 7 - Peter L. Teeuwen Memorial Time Trails, Deep Creek Park, 8:00 am, 437 George Washington Hwy South, Chesapeake. Pre-Registration is REQUIRED! Pre-registration deadline is Fri, Jun 5, 5 pm. Register online at bikereg.com NO ON SITE REGISTRATION! Number Pick Up opens at 7:15 a.m. Start time 8:00 a.m. SHARP! All Juniors 10-14 start times will be sent via email for each category to BIKEREG registrants.

Sun, Jun 7 - Summer Yoga at the Plot, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Granby St. & Olney Road, Norfolk. Drop in for one, or come to all five free yoga classes at the Plot in the NEON District. Local yoga teachers will lead a series of five free and fun yoga classes open to all levels of experience. Don't miss a chance to get your practice on outside as spring turns to summer and the NEON District starts to bloom (weather permitting of course). Optional meditation at 10:30am. Make sure to bring your yoga mat! For more information call 623-1757.

Sun, Jun 7 - Celebrating Fathers & Role Models, Hampton YMCA and VA Baseball Academy Field, 2 - 6:00 pm, 1322 LaSalle Ave., Hampton. An event for the whole family celebrating fathers and role models. In addition to games, basketball, prizes and food there will be parenting tips, an interacting with law enforcement symposium and more. free and open to the public. 287-0277


Mon, Jun 8 - Historic Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour, Suffolk Visitor Center, 2:00 pm, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. $8 Adults / $6 Seniors, Military and Children 9-12. See Suffolk through the eyes of years gone by. Suffolk’s rich heritage dates back to the early 17th century, when Captain John Smith first encountered the Nansemond Indians on the Nansemond River. Even now, you can trace Suffolk’s legacy through our historic homes and neighborhoods, churches and Virginia Civil War Trails. Guided by a Suffolk historian, you meet the people and places that made Suffolk the city it is today. 757.514.4130

Mon, Jun 8 - Youth Ambassador Opportunity Night, Alternatives, Inc., 6 - 7:30 pm, 359 Fenwick Road, Bldg. 263, Ft. Monroe, Hampton. Rising 9th graders and their parents are invited to learn more about the variety of community leadership opportunities they can get involved in during their high school career. Programs include the Virginia Partnership for Out-of-School Time, Youth Ambassadors, Hampton Youth Commission and Uth Achieving Change Together. Free. 838-2330 | www.altinc.org


Wed, Jun 10 - Ynot Wednesdays: 'The Big Payback', Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 5 - 9:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Every Wednesday from June 3rd through August 26th, join us on the Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza for "Ynot Wednesdays?" Free summer concert series. Each week, Ynot Italian will be serving up delicious pizza, sandwiches, cold drinks & summer treats available for purchase. There will also be fresh produce from The Virginia Beach Farmers Market, games, and more. Kids Art Cart sponsored by The Sandler Center Foundation begins at 5:00 pm inside the Miller Studio Theatre.


Thu, Jun 11 - Imagination Play Day, Peninsula Town Center, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Hampton. Bring your family out every Thursday to Peninsula Town Center’s first recurring children’s event that will feature Imagination Playground Blocks located at the Pop Fountain. The 115 piece block set consists of 15 uniquely designed shapes to encourage open-ended free play that empowers children to constantly reconfigure the space around them and design their own course of play. We have partnered with the Virginia Air & Space Center, Mariner’s Museum, VA Living Museum and PBS Kids to provide additional educational children’s activities every month.

Thu, Jun 11 - Brew at the Zoo & Vino, Too! Virginia Zoo, 6:00 pm, 3500 Granby St., Norfolk. The Cultural Alliance of Greater Hampton Roads presents a night of FUNdraising at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk. Come support the Cultural Alliance by snacking on good food and sipping delicious beer (and wine!) from breweries in Hampton Roads. Join us for live music, vibrant art, and local brews as we support the arts within our area! Jim Newsom and Holly Dutton will collaborate as "Mountaintide" to perform live music for the evening. Professional artists will also be present to exhibit and sell their work. In addition, several artists will be documenting the evening with "live" painting and their one-of-a-kind artwork will be auctioned-off at the end of the night! Tickets are $35



LOCAL THEATER / CONCERTS / LECTURES / TALKS

Now thru Jun 7 – “Rumors”, by Neil Simon, Little Theater of Virginia Beach, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 550 Barberton Drive, Virginia Beach. At a large, tastefully appointed Sneden's Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though only a flesh wound, four couples are about to experience a severe attack of Farce. Gathering for their tenth wedding anniversary, the host lies bleeding in the other room and his wife is nowhere in sight. His lawyer, Ken and wife Chris must get "the story" straight before the other guests arrive. As the confusions and mis-communications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.

Now thru Jun 13 - Guys and Dolls, Williamsburg Players, Thu-Sat 8:00 pm, Sat 2:00 pm, 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg. Directed by Christina Westenberger. Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy -- considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy -- soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters who have become legends in the canon.

Now thru Jun 14 - "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, A Musical", Little Theatre of Norfolk, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 801 Claremont Avenue, Norfolk. Based on the popular 1988 film, two men living on the French Riviera, skilled in duping rich women out of their money, attempt to work with one another only to find out the town isn’t big enough for the two of them. They decide to settle the matter once and for all. The first one to swindle $50,000 from the heiress Christine Colgate wins and the other must leave town. A hilarious battle of cons ensues that will keep you laughing, humming and guessing to the end.


Thu, May 28 - Sunsets on the River summer concert series: 'The Fuzz Band’, 5:30 - 9:00 pm, Hermitage Museum & Gardens, 7637 North Shore Road , Norfolk. Powered by 96x. Join us for our 2015 expanded summer concert series on the back lawn!  every other Thursday May through July for local music, food trucks, and a cash bar. Gates open at 5:30, music starts at 6 pm. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and food. Feel free to explore the museum. No outside alcohol is permitted. Members: FREE, Non-members: $10

Thu, May 28 - Our Story, Our Time, Protecting Hampton’s History: One Step Ahead of the Bulldozer, Hampton History Museum, 7 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Elizabeth “ Libba” Evans, daughter of the late Hamilton H. “Sis” Evans, and Rufus Easter remember heroic efforts to save Hampton’s history during the urban renewal era of the Sixties and Seventies. Libba Evans, while a young girl, witnessed her mother and Jeanne Zeidler and many other concerned citizens as they organized the Hampton Arts and Humanities Foundation that was dedicated to collecting and preserving Hampton’s history. Members free; non-members $5. 757-727-1610


Fri, May 29 - Governor School of the Arts Jazz Band Performance, MacArthur Mall, 5 - 7:00 pm, Downtown Norfolk. The Governor’s School for the Arts Jazz Band will be performing in the Center every Friday from 5-7pm beginning April 24th and continuing through August 28th.

Fri, May 29 - Concert at the Fountain Plaza: “Joe Gosman Band”, Virginia Beach Town Center, 6 - 9:00 pm, Central Park Plaza, Virginia Beach. Come out to hear and enjoy the free ambient music at the Fountain Plaza!  Whether you are on your way to laugh out loud at the Funny Bone Comedy Club, a show at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, or a romantic date night dinner at one of your favorite restaurants, the nightly plaza music will surely set the tone.

Fri, May 29 - Governor's School for the Arts: First Annual Student Film Festival, Dalis Black Box Theater, 7:00 pm, 254 Granby Street, Norfolk. http://www.gsarts.net/index.php?Itemid=

Fri, May 29 - Friday Night Hoedown, Virginia Beach Farmers Market, 7 - 10:00 pm, 3640 Dam Neck Road, Virginia Beach. Live Music Every Friday night from 7-10 pm. Bring a chair and/or dance to your favorite country tunes.

Fri, May 29 - Gladys Knight, Chrysler Hall, 8:00 pm, 215 St Paul's Blvd., Norfolk. The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last fifty years have matched her unassailable artistry. This seven-time Grammy winner has enjoyed #1 hits in Pop, Gospel, R&B and Adult Contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television and live performance.

Fri, May 29 - Smithfield Friday Night Summer Concert Series: Virginia Symphony Orchestra Jazz, 8:00 pm, Gazebo Stage (front of the Smithfield Times), 228 Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. The VSO will present a program of Jazz. Concerts are free. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a summer evening in Genuine Smithfield. For further information call 757.357.3288.

Fri, May 29 - Movies in the Park presents "Disney's Planes: Fire & Rescue", Camptown Park, 8:00 pm, 33457 Carver Road, Franklin. Bring the whole family out for movies under the stars. Grab your lawn chairs or blankets to watch family-friendly cinema. Popcorn will be served at this free event hosted by the Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation Department. For more information call 757.357.2291.


Fri-Sun, May 29-31 - Smokey Joe's Cafe, The Governor's School for the Arts, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm, Roper Performing Arts Center, 340 Granby Street, Norfolk.


Sat, May 30 - The Wright Brothers, Williamsburg Children's Theater, 11:00 am, 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg. Presented by Rainbow Puppet Productions. Experience the thrill of man's first powered flight as Rainbow Puppet Productions presents The Wright Brothers. We will follow the brothers from early childhood until the moment they make their first powered flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

Sat, May 30 - Asian-American History Month Film Fest: "The Silent Glory", Virginia War Museum, 1:00 pm, 9285 Warwick Boulevard in Huntington Park, Newport News. The museum will host a film festival during the month of May featuring films with depicting Asian-Americans’ in the military.  All movies are free with each day’s paid admission. "The Silent Glory" - During World War II, many young Japanese Americans from internment camps volunteered to fight for the country that had turned its back on them. Yet the 442nd Regimental Combat Team would go on to become one of the most decorated units in U.S. military history. General Mark Clark said of them: “Best damn fighters in the U.S. Army. Send me more!” Their rescue of the lost battalion is considered one of the greatest missions of the war.

Sat, May 30 - Concert at the Fountain Plaza: “Head Locks”, Virginia Beach Town Center, 6 - 9:00 pm, Central Park Plaza, Virginia Beach. Come out to hear and enjoy the free ambient music at the Fountain Plaza!  Whether you are on your way to laugh out loud at the Funny Bone Comedy Club, a show at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, or a romantic date night dinner at one of your favorite restaurants, the nightly plaza music will surely set the tone.

Sat, May 30 - Schola Cantorum of VA 2015 Spring Series: Springtime in Paris, 7:30 pm, Eastern Shore Chapel, 2020 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. Imagine yourself at a sidewalk cafe in Paris. Join us this weekend for some beautiful music sung by beautiful people! You'll laugh, you'll cry, it'll be better than Cats!

Sat, May 30 - Virginia Chorale Presents "88 x 2": Music for Choir & Piano Four Hands, First Presbyterian Church, 8:00 pm, 300 36th Street, Virginia Beach.  $25 adults, $10 students. 627-8375 or vachorale.org

Sat, May 30 - Family Movies on the Lawn: “Brave”, nTelos Wireless Pavilion, 8:00 pm, 16 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth. Bring the entire family and enjoy an evening under the stars. "Brave" – Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. Rated-PG. Free admission and free parking. Gates open at 7 pm.

Sat, May 30 - Black & Brown Comedy Get Down, Hampton Coliseum, 8:00 pm, 1000 Coliseum Dr., Hampton. Cedric ‘The Entertainer’, Mike Epps, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Murphy will come together to for one historic night of comedy for The Black and Brown Comedy Get Down. http://www.ticketmaster.com/black-and-brown-comedy-get-down-hampton-virginia-05-30-2015/event/01004E49A7F24EA7?artistid=2065550&majorcatid=10002&minorcatid=51


Sat/Sun, May 30/31 - O'Connoroo Music Fest, O'Connor Brewing Company, 211 W. 24th Street, Norfolk. Join us on Saturday from noon-9pm for an all-day festival atmosphere with Indoor and outdoor stages, featuring live music. On Sunday enjoy a more relaxed vibe from noon-6pm at the brewery. And on both days, we'll have: Special beers made exclusively for this event, A live beer brewing demo by HomebrewUSA, A photo booth to capture your O'Connoroo experience, Cornhole, giant Jenga, and other fun games, Free brewery tours, Raffles and giveaways


Sun, May 31 - Virginia Chorale Presents "88 x 2": Music for Choir & Piano Four Hands, Christ & St Luke's Episcopal Church, 4:00 pm, 560 W. Olney Road, Norfolk. $25 adults, $10 students. 627-8375 or vachorale.org

Sun, May 31 - Concert at the Fountain Plaza: “Stan the Sax Man”, Virginia Beach Town Center, 6 - 9:00 pm, Central Park Plaza, Virginia Beach. Come out to hear and enjoy the free ambient music at the Fountain Plaza!  Whether you are on your way to laugh out loud at the Funny Bone Comedy Club, a show at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, or a romantic date night dinner at one of your favorite restaurants, the nightly plaza music will surely set the tone.

Sun, May 31 - Schola Cantorum of VA 2015 Spring Series: Springtime in Paris, 3:00 pm, First Presbyterian Church, 514 S. Armistead Ave., Hampton. Imagine yourself at a sidewalk cafe in Paris. Join us this weekend for some beautiful music sung by beautiful people! You'll laugh, you'll cry, it'll be better than Cats!


Mon, Jun 1 - Port Hampton Lecture: The Return of 390, the Last Hampton Streetcar, Hampton History Museum, 7 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Presented by local historian Greg Siegel. Streetcar 390 has been resting in a Baltimore museum, but will be returned to Hampton for restoration. Museum members free, non-members $5. 757-727-1610


Wed, Jun 3 - The Fifes and Drums of York Town, Yorktown Victory Monument, 5:00 pm, Main Street, Yorktown.

Wed, Jun 3 - Ynot Wednesdays Free summer concert series: 'Karnivale', Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 5 - 9:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Every Wednesday from June 3rd through August 26th, join us on the Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza for "Ynot Wednesdays?" Free summer concert series. Each week, Ynot Italian will be serving up delicious pizza, sandwiches, cold drinks & summer treats available for purchase. There will also be fresh produce from The Virginia Beach Farmers Market, games, and more. Kids Art Cart sponsored by The Sandler Center Foundation begins at 5 pm inside the Miller Studio Theatre. Karnivàle is a 5-piece band with no boundaries. From rock to dance to alternative, classics to roots and country to boot….music to move your soul and your feet. This week an Artisan Market.

Wed, Jun 3 - Virginia Health Services Summer Concert Series: 'Jackie Scott and the Housewreckers’, 6 - 9:00 pm, Port Warwick, Loftis Boulevard, Newport News. 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, Jun 3 - "Greater Atlanta Girls' Choir", Wycliffe Presbyterian Church, 7:00 pm, 1445 N. Great Neck Road, Virginal Beach. Free, public welcome. Featuring a wide range of styles, including jazz, folk, and classical selections. 496-2620 | www.atlgirlschoir.com


Thu, Jun 4 - Above the Fold Artist Lecture: Playing with Art and Science- Origami, Glass, and Mathematics, Hermitage Museum & Gardens, 6:00 pm, 7637 North Shore Road , Norfolk. In conjunction with our summer exhibition, Above the Fold, the Hermitage is pleased to welcome father and son artist team Erik and Martin Demaine. Join us at 6pm for hors d'oeuvres by Creative Catering of Virginia followed by the lecture at 7pm. Space is very limited, register today! Members: Free, Non-Members: $10. To reserve your space, register here: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=7c1619

Thu, Jun 4 - Thursdays by the Lake: 'The Deloreans', The Mariners’ Museum, 6 - 10:00 pm, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. The Mariners’ Museum Summer Concert Series is every Thursday night from June – August. Bring a blanket or favorite chair & enjoy live music by some of the area’s hottest bands on the banks of Lake Maury. Adult beverages, soft drinks, and a variety of summer foods will be available for sale. No outside alcohol is permitted. (757) 596-2222


Fri, Jun 5 - Governor School of the Arts Jazz Band Performance, MacArthur Mall, 5 - 7:00 pm, Downtown Norfolk. The Governor’s School for the Arts Jazz Band will be performing in the Center every Friday from 5-7pm beginning April 24th and continuing through August 28th.

Fri, Jun 5 - Town of Windsor Concert at the Gazebo: 'Bria Kelly', 6 - 9:00 pm, 18 Duke Street, Windsor. The Town of Windsor welcomes Bria Kelly to our Concert at the Gazebo Series on Friday June 5th. Granny's Kitchen will be on site selling food as well as M.A.M.A.S. Creative Sweets. As always, the concert is free and open to the public.  Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the free music!

Fri, Jun 5 - Concert at the Fountain Plaza: “Joe Gosman Band”, Virginia Beach Town Center, 6 - 9:00 pm, Central Park Plaza, Virginia Beach. Come out to hear and enjoy the free ambient music at the Fountain Plaza!  Whether you are on your way to laugh out loud at the Funny Bone Comedy Club, a show at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, or a romantic date night dinner at one of your favorite restaurants, the nightly plaza music will surely set the tone.

Fri, Jun 5 - Friday Night Hoedown, Virginia Beach Farmers Market, 7 - 10:00 pm, 3640 Dam Neck Road, Virginia Beach. Live Music Every Friday night from 7-10 pm. Bring a chair and/or dance to your favorite country tunes.

Fri, Jun 5 - Rob Zombie in concert, nTelos Wireless Pavilion, 7:00 pm, 16 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth. Rob Zombie returns! Zombie last performed in Portsmouth when he opened the concert season in the venue in 2002. As a rock ‘n’ roll icon and filmmaker with a unique vision, Zombie has a reputation for stretching the boundaries of both music and film.

Fri, Jun 5 - Summer Movie Night: Toy Story, Mount Trashmore Park, 7 - 10:00 pm, 310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach. Enjoy a movie under the stars! Bring blankets and beach chairs to get comfortable and watch Toy Story on the big screen. Concessions will be available for purchase. Movie begins at sunset. Free and open to the public. Presented by Checkered Flag Toyota.

Fri, Jun 5 - Zac Brown Band, Farm Bureau Live, 8:00 pm, Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Zac Brown is a country singer, songwriter, and bandleader, one of the brightest stars in a generation of performers set on changing the paradigm of the country music business.

Fri, Jun 5 - Smithfield Friday Night Summer Concert Series: 'the Bobby BlackHat Band', 8:00 pm, Gazebo Stage (front of the Smithfield Times), 228 Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. Enjoy an evening of the Blues with Bobby BlackHat and band. Concerts are free. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a summer evening in Genuine Smithfield. For further information call 757.357.3288.


Fri-Sun, Jun 5-7 - Kiss of the Spider Woman, Generic Theater, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 215 St. Paul's Blvd., Norfolk. Based on a revered novel by Manuel Puig, it’s set both in a Latin American prison and in the cinematic fantasy world two prisoners escape to in order to survive. It won seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, and remains an inspiring story about the power of the human imagination to overcome oppression. http://www.generictheater.org/


Sat, Jun 6 - Lecture: Ship of All Trades - The Hermione in Virginia Waters, 1781-82, Gallery at York Hall, 3 - 5:00 pm, 301 Main Street, Yorktown. The French frigate Hermione is best known for her role in taking the Marquis de Lafayette to the United States in the spring of 1780. However, her many other contributions to the siege of Yorktown and victory in the American War of Independence are virtually unknown and unrecognized. This public presentation will highlight some of the diverse tasks performed by the Hermione in 1781 and prior to her return to France in January 1782. Free, seating is limited. 757.890.3508

Sat, Jun 6 - Seawall Music Festival, Portside, 3 - 9:30 pm, 6 Crawford Parkway, Portsmouth. Join us for a summer celebration of music along the seawall with free family fun.  Musical performance by local and regional acts as well as National Recording Artist Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes followed by the East Coast’s largest pyrotechnical show at 9:30 pm. Schedule is as follows: 3:00-4:30 pm – Soul Intent Band (Water Stage); 4:30-6:00 pm – Coolin’ Out Band (Showmobile Stage); 6:00-7:30 pm – Tidewater Drive Band (Water Stage); 7:30-9:30 pm – National Artist Harold Melvin’s Blue notes (Showmobile Stage). For more information please call 757-393-5143.

Sat, Jun 6 - Wilkins School of Dance: 45th Annual Production of "WORK!", Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 5 - 9:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Come out to the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts and see the Wilkins School of Dance perform their 45th annual production of WORK! From dreams to the reality of who you want to be. Join Wilkins School of Dance as we "WORK" the stage all night long for you.

Sat, Jun 6 - Concert at the Fountain Plaza: “Shoes Required”, Virginia Beach Town Center, 6 - 9:00 pm, Central Park Plaza, Virginia Beach. Come out to hear and enjoy the free ambient music at the Fountain Plaza!  Whether you are on your way to laugh out loud at the Funny Bone Comedy Club, a show at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, or a romantic date night dinner at one of your favorite restaurants, the nightly plaza music will surely set the tone.

Sat, Jun 6 - Schola Cantorum of VA 2015 Spring Series: Springtime in Paris, 7:30 pm, Second Presbyterian Church, 7305 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. Imagine yourself at a sidewalk cafe in Paris. Join us this weekend for some beautiful music sung by beautiful people! You'll laugh, you'll cry, it'll be better than Cats!

Sat, Jun 6 - Billy Joel, Farm Bureau Live, 8:00 pm, Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach.


Sun, Jun 7 - Lecture on Lafayette at The Yorktown Victory Center, 1 - 3:00 pm, 200 Water Street, Yorktown. A lecture at the Yorktown Victory Center "Lafayette and the Farewell Tour: Odyssey of an American Idol," Alan Hoffman, president of the American Friends of Lafayette, will explore the full extent of Lafayette's extraordinary reputation based on his military record in the Revolution, his friendship with George Washington, and his continued support of American interest.  Admission is free, advance reservations are recommended by calling 757.253.4572 or emailing rsvp@jyf.virginia.gov

Sun, Jun 7 - Concert at the Fountain Plaza: “Princess Anne HS Big Band Jam”, Virginia Beach Town Center, 1 - 7:00 pm, Central Park Plaza, Virginia Beach. Come out to hear and enjoy the free ambient music at the Fountain Plaza!  Whether you are on your way to laugh out loud at the Funny Bone Comedy Club, a show at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, or a romantic date night dinner at one of your favorite restaurants, the nightly plaza music will surely set the tone.

Sun, Jun 7 - Jeff Harrison's Farewell Lecture: "The Chrysler I Love", Chrysler Museum of Art, 2 - 3:30 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Join us as we honor Jeff Harrison, Chief Curator and Irene Leache Memorial Curator of European Art, and his illustrious 33-year career here at the Chrysler. Harrison, who retires this month, will share his personal observations on the Chrysler’s magnificent collection. He's a witty and engaging speaker, and a sellout is expected. A reception in his honor will begin at 1 pm. The talk begins at 2 pm. http://reservations.chrysler.org/Info.aspx?EventID=3

Sun, Jun 7 - Chesapeake Civic Chorus Spring Concert, Greenbrier Middle School, 4 - 6:00 pm, 1016 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake. Chorus will perform its annual spring concert featuring sacred and classical choral music, patriotic anthems, spirituals and Broadway favorites. We will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Academy Award winning film "The Sound of Music" by performing a medley of songs featured in the movie. $15 per person. Contact: Geraldine Boone, (757) 436-3746

Sun, Jun 7 - Schola Cantorum of VA 2015 Spring Series: Springtime in Paris, 5:00 pm, Old Donation Episcopal Church, 4449 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach. Imagine yourself at a sidewalk cafe in Paris. Join us this weekend for some beautiful music sung by beautiful people! You'll laugh, you'll cry, it'll be better than Cats!


Tue, Jun 9 - The New Kids On The Block, Scope Arena, 7:00 pm, 201 East Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk. New Kids On The Block are stepping into the ring for 2015! The pop phenoms have announced THE MAIN EVENT, a summer headlining tour featuring very special guests, Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling artists TLC and Nelly.


Wed, Jun 10 - Ynot Wednesdays Free summer concert series: 'The Big Payback', Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 5 - 9:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Every Wednesday from June 3rd through August 26th, join us on the Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza for "Ynot Wednesdays?" Free summer concert series. Each week, Ynot Italian will be serving up delicious pizza, sandwiches, cold drinks & summer treats available for purchase. There will also be fresh produce from The Virginia Beach Farmers Market, games, and more. Kids Art Cart sponsored by The Sandler Center Foundation begins at 5 pm inside the Miller Studio Theatre.

Wed, Jun 10 - Virginia Health Services Summer Concert Series: 'Seth Stainback’, 6 - 9:00 pm, Port Warwick, Loftis Boulevard, Newport News. 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, Jun 10 - Glass Studio Artist Lecture Series: Stine Bidstrup, Chrysler Museum of Art, 7 - 9:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Stine Bidstrup has traveled widely in the glass world from her hometown of Copenhagen. Her residencies include stops in England, India, Estonia, Norway, Sweden and the United States. She's won awards in Denmark, Germany and the U.S. This summer she's adding to her already impressive list of engagements at American glass art standouts. She's teaching at Urban Glass in Brooklyn, and she'll be a visiting lecturer at the University of Wisconsin. Her earlier American teaching engagements have included the Pilchuck Glass School in Washington state, Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Ill.; Alfred University in New York, the Wheaton Arts Center in New Jersey, The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, and the Rhode Island School of Design.

Wed, Jun 10 - Williamsburg Choral Guild Summer Sings Handel, Four Coronation Anthems, Dr. Robert Taylor conducting, and Wei-Li Suen, pianist, 7 - 9:00 pm, Williamsburg Unitarian Universalists, 3051 Ironbound Rd., Williamsburg. Join members of the Williamsburg Choral Guild to experience open-reading sessions of two choral masterworks directed by outstanding conductors, with guest soloists and piano accompaniment. The audience is the chorus! All tickets $10, for singers and listeners. Bring your own score or borrow one at the door; registration at 7:00, singing at 7:30 pm.


Thu, Jun 11 - Sunsets on the River summer concert series: 'Jesse Chong Band’, 5:30 - 9:00 pm, Hermitage Museum & Gardens, 7637 North Shore Road , Norfolk. Powered by 96x. Join us for our 2015 expanded summer concert series on the back lawn!  every other Thursday May through July for local music, food trucks, and a cash bar. Gates open at 5:30, music starts at 6 pm. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and food. Feel free to explore the museum. No outside alcohol is permitted. Members: FREE, Non-members: $10

Thu, Jun 11 - VSO: Amped Up, Work Release, 6 - 8:00 pm, 759 Granby Street, Norfolk. Sure to be this spring’s most talked about event, mark your calendars for VSO: Amped Up. The Musicians of the VSO join forces with local favorites Sunny & Gabe to bring you a musical experience you’ll never forget. Work | Release—Norfolk’s hippest arts venue—hosts this one-of-a-kind evening where guests can enjoy a graffiti exhibition, silent auction, full bar and food menu. Tickets are $20 and include light hors d’oeuvres. All proceeds benefit the Virginia Symphony.

Thu, Jun 11 - Thursdays by the Lake: 'Snackbar Jones', The Mariners’ Museum, 6 - 10:00 pm, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. The Mariners’ Museum Summer Concert Series is every Thursday night from June – August. Bring a blanket or favorite chair & enjoy live music by some of the area’s hottest bands on the banks of Lake Maury. Adult beverages, soft drinks, and a variety of summer foods will be available for sale. No outside alcohol is permitted. (757) 596-2222

Thu, Jun 11 - "Shagging on the Riverwalk" Beach Music Concert Series, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, Riverwalk Landing, 331 Water Street, Yorktown. Put on your dancing shoes and join us for this annual concert series featuring a variety of beach music for all ages. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Free. 757.890.3500 This week's entertainment features "The Original Rhondels."



FARMERS’ MARKETS

Thu, May 28 - City Center Farmers Market, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Mariners Row Market Stage, City Center at Oyster Point. Enjoy a selection of locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, plants, herbs, baked goods, free range chickens, pork, bison, bath products, fresh bread and dog treats. Dairy products: cheese, goat’s cheese, milk, bath products, fresh bread and eggs.

Sat, May 30 - Williamsburg Farmers’ Market, Every Sat 8:30am to 12:30pm. Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. In the heart of historic Williamsburg, Virginia.  Flowerbeds and benches offer a tranquil setting for this open-air, Virginia producer-only market.  Over 35 vendors offer a variety of local products, among which are fresh seasonal produce, chicken, beef, bison, pork, oysters, fish, crabs, prawns, herbs, potted plants, baked goods, confections, honey, cheese, cut flowers, handmade soaps, and more. http://www.williamsburgfarmersmarket.com/

Sat, May 30 - Old Beach Farmers’ Market, Every Sat 9:00 am until 12:00 noon, Croc’s 19th Street Bistro, Virginia Beach. Old Beach Farmers Market (OBFM) is a fresh outdoor marketplace in the heart of the resort area, just six blocks from the ocean and one block from the Virginia Beach Convention Center, in the parking lot of Croc’s 19th Street Bistro. 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. Walk over or ride a bike. Bring a reusable shopping bag. Come discover the taste of fresh, seasonal fare.

Sat, May 30 - Farmers’ Fare at East Beach, Every Sat 9:00 am until 12:00 noon, Pavilion Park, 4730 Hammock Lane, Norfolk. This local seasonal marketplace will feature fresh produce, meats free range chickens and turkeys, eggs seafood, made from scratch bagels, breaks and baked goods with vegan and gluten free options. We will have artisanal chesses, peanuts, salsa, dog treats, homemade pasta and sauces, jams and marmalades, sandwiches and salads to go along with Virginia wines.

Sat, May 30 - St. Paul’s Downtown Farmers’ Market 2015, Every Sat 9:00 am until 12:00 noon, 201 St. Paul’s Boulevard, Norfolk. Fresh produce for all our neighbors. St. Paul’s Church & Five Points Community Farm Market have partnered to bring a Farm Market to Downtown Norfolk. The St. Paul’s Downtown Farm Market is re-opening for 2015 and we want to see all your smiling faces! We’ll have food from Gershwin’s, flowers from Studio Posy and brand new Made in Virginia tent. We’re proud to offer a wide selection of products that are made in Virginia and pair nicely with our local fruits and vegetables. Free parking for those who need it, bike racks for those who don’t.

Sat, May 30 - Smithfield Farmers Market, 9:00 am until 12:00 noon, Bank of Southside Virginia parking lot, 115 Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. Named in 2013 & 2014 as one of the "Top 101 Farmers Markets in America!" by TheDailyMeal.com and the "Best Farmers Market" by Coastal Virginia Magazine in 2014. Now in its 14th season, the market is proud to be a Virginia Grown market offering locally grown produce, beef, pork, chicken, eggs, peanuts, plants, herbs, baked goods, coffee, cheese, honey, barbecue, wood-fired pizza, ham sandwiches, handcrafted items and more! Also featuring live music each market! Enjoy our friendly community event in the heart of historic Smithfield, Virginia. Pets are always welcome! For further information call 757.375.3031.

Sat, May 30 - Olde Towne Portsmouth Farmers’ Market, Every Sat 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 400 High Street, Portsmouth. Held every Saturday, May through November with special markets in April and December includes 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. On Court and High Streets outside the Courthouse Galleries Courtyard. www.portsmoutholdetownefarmersmarket.com

Sat, May 30 - Suffolk Farmers’ Market, 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. Free and open to the public. The Suffolk Farmers’ Market kicks off the 2015 season in the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion, conveniently located behind the Suffolk Visitor Center at the corner of Main Street and Constance Road. Enjoy the best in locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables, along with eggs, honey, homemade jams and jellies, baked goods, fresh cut flowers, plants and handmade jewelry and crafts.  757.514.4130

Sat, May 30 - Yorktown Market Day, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. Yorktown Market Days will begin its ninth season with a Health & Fitness Market, and variety of products from new and returning producers. The Yorktown market features seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh seafood, eggs, poultry, beef and pork; fresh breads, cheeses, baked goods, peanuts, cut flowers, organic and gluten free products, potted plants, coffee, jams & jellies; dipping oils and meat rubs; quality art, chefs demonstrations and live musical entertainment. https://www.yorkcounty.gov/Portals/6/Events/15_fit_market.pdf

Wed, Jun 3 - Suffolk Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6:00 pm (through Labor Day), Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. Enjoy the best in locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables, along with eggs, honey, homemade jams and jellies, baked goods, fresh cut flowers, plants and handmade jewelry and crafts. Free and open to the public. 757.514.4130

Thu, Jun 4 - City Center Farmers Market, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Mariners Row Market Stage, City Center at Oyster Point. Enjoy a selection of locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, plants, herbs, baked goods, free range chickens, pork, bison, bath products, fresh bread and dog treats. Dairy products: cheese, goat’s cheese, milk, bath products, fresh bread and eggs.

Sat, Jun 6 - First Saturday at the Suffolk Farmers’ Market, 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. "First Saturday at the Market" will feature live music and the Teeny Tiny Farm Petting Zoo (10 am-1 pm). Free and open to the public. The Suffolk Farmers’ Market season is underway at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion, conveniently located behind the Suffolk Visitor Center at the corner of Main Street and Constance Road. Enjoy the best in locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables, along with eggs, honey, homemade jams and jellies, baked goods, fresh cut flowers, plants and handmade jewelry and crafts. The Market is held every Saturday through November 21, from 9am until 1pm. We have lots of great programming all season long but we have "extra-special" First Saturdays of each month.


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