COMMUNITY EVENTS / FESTIVALS
Now thru May - 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 May 8 - Chesapeake Public Schools Educational Foundation Restaurant Week, Various Chesapeake Restaurants. The Chesapeake Public Schools Education Foundation invites you to join them in supporting Chesapeake students by eating at one of 31 participating restaurants. A donation from each meal will go to the foundation. Thank you for your support! http://www.cpschools.com/restweek2015.pdf
Thu, May 7 - The 2015 “Wild Wing Fling”, Bayside Harley Davidson, 4 - 7:00 pm, 2211 Frederick Blvd., Portsmouth. samplings of the best wings from area restaurants and other delectable morsels, adult beverages, business exhibits, and live music. The wing categories will be hottest, but edible, best dry rub wings, most flavorful, classic buffalo, best in show, and people’s choice. You are able to vote for Best in Show and your favorite wings! Meet and mingle with business people throughout the region at Hampton Roads’ 36,000 square foot “Top 100 Dealers” facility. Advance individual registrations can be made online. Open to the public. $10.00 admission fee includes wing samplings and one drink ticket. Contact Sara DeGruttola, E-Mailsdegruttola@hrccva.com, Phone (757) 664-2501
Thu, May 7 - National Day of Prayer, Hampton Roads Convention Center, doors open at 6:00 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Over 130 churches and organizations across the seven cities gathering in unity to pray and lift up the name of Jesus Christ! We invite all to join us in this glorious fellowship of the Body of Christ.
Thu, May 7 - “Open Windows” Exhibit Opening Reception, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 6 - 8:00 pm, 110 West Finney Avenue, Suffolk. a Tidewater Art Alliance Juried Exhibition thru June 27th, featuring Jenny Windsor, coordinated by TAA in partnership with and held at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts.
Thu, May 7 - 3rd Annual MOCA Spring Gala: ARTini, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 7 - 10:00 pm, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach. Sazerac Spirits and Virginia MOCA have partnered to continue the celebration of ARTini in Virginia Beach, where art meets mixology! The 3rd annual ARTini gala, a fundraiser for Virginia MOCA, presents some of the area’s finest mixologists who will showcase their creativity and distinct style in preparing a signature “ARTini” that YOU get to vote! Get all gussied up this year as the theme is “Belles & Bow Ties”, paying homage to Sazerac’s Southern legacy. The gala will feature ARTini tastings, a mess of Southern Comfort Food, live entertainment, dancing and a silent art auction. Ticket includes valet parking, unlimited ARTini tastings, Southern cuisine, and two drink tickets for cash bars. TICKETS $55 | $65 STARTING MAY 1:http://eshop.vamoca.org/shopcart.aspx?view=events
Fri, May 8 - 1st Annual “Duke Open” Golf Tournament, Nasemond River Golf Club, 11:30 am, 1000 Hillpoint Blvd., Suffolk. Proceeds to support the Windsor High School Booster Club. Registration and “Chick-Fil-A” Lunch at 11:30 am, Shotgun start at 1:00 pm. Florida Best Ball, $400 per 4-man team, includes fees, cart, range balls, water, soft drinks, beer, “Bubba & Franks” catered dinner, raffles and prizes, cash prize for winners. Contact: Katie Callow (757) 373-4346 or Michelle Brinkley (757) 305-7093
Fri, May 8 - ‘Above the Fold’ Exhibit Opening Party, Hermitage Museum & Gardens, 6 - 9:00 pm, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. Be the first to 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. We’re stepping our opening up a notch with live entertainment, complimentary hors d'oeuvres by Catering Concepts, a full cash bar, and origami demos by Rich Gray. Each ticket includes one free beer or wine drink. Space is limited, don’t miss this unforgettable evening! Members $20 | Non-Members $30
Fri/Sat, May 8/9 - 13th Annual Virginia International PANFest, 24th Street Oceanfront Pavilion, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach. Come Celebrate Caribbean Heritage! The Annual PANorama Caribbean Music Fest is the only place where you can enjoy great Caribbean music and food while basking in the fresh ocean breezes of the breath-taking Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Call for more information 757-282-2800
Fri-Sun, May 8-10 - Spring Plant Sale 2015, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk. Our annual SPRING PLANT SALE has long been known throughout the region as one of the best places to pick up unusual plants at bargain prices. This year is no exception, with a bumper crop of some of the best looking plants to date. You’ll find a wide variety of plants from Incredible Edibles, the rare and unusual, to your favorites that thrive in the Hampton Roads region. Find the perfect plant to create a special look for your yard. The entire Horticulture Staff will be on hand to give expert help to customers. The Virginia Camellia Society and the Tidewater Rose Society will be selling their specialty plants all weekend and the Virginia Native Plant Society will offer a variety of plants only on Saturday. Free with regular Garden admission.
Fri-Sun, May 8-10 - Virginia USA Gymnastics Level 3 State Meet, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. All of the gymnasts participating in the Virginia Level 3 State Meet have had to qualify through a series of local and sectional competitions. Gymnasts vary in age, from 6 years-old to 18 years-old. 757-315-1610 |http://vausag.com
Fri-Sun, May 8-10 - Kalbones Off Road Monsters on the Beach, Fri 5:30 - 9:00 pm, Sat 10:30 am - 9:00 pm, Sun 12:30 - 4:00 pm, Oceanfront, On the beach between 5th and 7th Streets, Virginia Beach. Monsters are taking over the beach at Kalbones Off Road Monsters on the Beach, presented by Pungo Off Road! This wildly-popular event brings thrills and chills to the Virginia Beach oceanfront as monster trucks battle for ultimate sand domination! This family-targeted event is loud, fast, and exciting. A course is built right on the beach at 6th Street, with bleachers overlooking from the boardwalk. Sand dunes and junk cars combine to make the race course fast and fun for drivers and spectators alike. This is a ticketed event, with prices designed to fit the family budget. Each of the four shows is approximately two hours in length. - See more at:http://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/kalbones-road-monsters-beach#sthash.TAdbMAxh.dpuf
Sat, May 9 - Dog Jog & PawFest, Windsor Castle Park, 310 Jericho Road near downtown Smithfield. The rolling 5K course will take runners on a picturesque journey through the woodland trails of this spectacular 208 acre riverside park past scenic overlooks of the historic Pagan River, open area spaces, dog park, kayak/canoe launch, fishing pier and the historic Windsor Castle manor house. There will be categories for solo runners, runners with dogs, and walkers with or without dogs. All dogs must be on a short (max 6 feet), non-re-tractable leash. Stay for great family fun after the race. Expect music, food, games, dog events, demos, and vendors at this PAWsitively fun family event! For further information call 757.356.9939.
Sat, May 9 - Suffolk On The Move’s 6th Annual 5K Walk/Run, Bennett’s Creek Park, 7:30 am, 3000 Bennett’s Creek Park Road, Suffolk. Join us for our 6th Annual 5K Walk/Run! Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. and the event begins at 7:30 a.m. Free to the public. Suffolk on the Move is an initiative to: Create a greater awareness of a broader definition of “active living.“ Including all activity that requires additional movement. Educate community members regarding personal and community health benefits of an “active” lifestyle. ww.suffolkpartnership.com | 757.539.1525
Sat, May 9 - Early Bird Walk, Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 8:00 am, 4510 Twin Pines Rd, Portsmouth. Take a walk around Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve with our volunteer birding enthusiast Clark White to identify birds by sight and sound. Gates close at 8:15 AM and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. Admission is Free; donations are always welcome.http://www.hofflercreek.org/
Sat, May 9 - 11th Annual Rotary Rumble, Great Bridge Rotary Club, 8:00 am, Bayside Harley-Davidson, 2211 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth. Registration begins at 8:00 am. Proceeds from this event will benefit Hampton Roads Children’s Charities. For more information, please visit,www.greatbridgerotaryclub.org.
Sat, May 9 - Step Up for The Up Center!, The Westin at Town Center, 8 - 10:00 am, Market Street, Virginia Beach. Step Up for The Up Center 2015 is a stair climbing competition that challenges participants to walk or run up the 37 stories of the Westin Virginia Beach Town Center, Virginia’s tallest building. Climbers are invited to climb once or three times up, for a total of 111 stories! 100% of the proceeds from the Step Up stair climb will benefit The Up Center, the region’s oldest and largest family services organization. Funds will support programs such as youth mentoring, job training, summer camp for children with disabilities, family counseling, and more. More details and can be found atwww.StepUpVA.org
Sat, May 9 - Girls on the Run Spring 2015 5K, Town Point Park, 8:30 am, Waterside Drive, Norfolk. Girls on the Run was started in South Hampton Roads in 2005. In the spring of 2006 GOTR SHR expanded to two schools in Norfolk, one in Virginia Beach and a Boys & Girls Club in Newport News. In the Spring of 2010, had 17 sites (18 teams) with 254 girls participating. For the Fall 2010, we have 17 Girls on the Run teams and 2 Girls on Track sites participating. www.gotrshr.org%2Frace%2F179-gotrshr-10yr-spring-2015-end-of-season-5k-celebration
Sat, May 9 - Steeple-to-Steeple Tour, starting at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 9:00 am, 522 High St, Portsmouth. This annual tour takes visitors into seven of Portsmouth’s most interesting and beautiful churches and the historic Chevra T'helim Synagogue. See stunning stained glass art from Louis Comfort Tiffany, murals, statuary, stenciled glass and a Holocaust Torah. Led by costumed interpreters. Lunch is included. $20 in advance; $25 day of tour. 757-393-0973 | http://www.SteepleToSteeple.com
Sat, May 9 - 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, May 9 - Outdoor Spring Expo, and Suffolk on the Move 5K and 1 Mile Run, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Bennett’s Creek Park, 3000 Bennetts Creek Park Rd, Suffolk. This family oriented event will include seminars, vendors and interactive activities such as fishing, skateboarding, and tennis. Come enjoy the bounce houses, field games, and a Zip Line. The cost for the Zip Line will be $5 with proceeds going towards United Services Organization (USO) in honor of Military Appreciation Month. This event is being held in conjunction with the Suffolk Partnership for a Healthy Community with their annual Suffolk on the Move 5K and 1 Mile Run. Although both events are free and open to the public, the 5K and 1 Mile Run requires pre-registration. For more information, call Suffolk Parks & Recreation Special Events Coordinator Emily Upton ateupton@suffolkva.usor 757-514-7267. Register for the 5K here:http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07easosa1e811d18c6&llr=gwtybkkab
Sat, May 9 - Coffee Days, The Mariners’ Museum, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. Please join us for Coffee Days! On the second Saturday of the month, from March to August, we’re hosting coffee-related art workshops for families at The Mariners’ Museum. Work with a local art expert to create beautiful artworks from coffee. Our Coffee Days workshops last about 45 minutes, and start at 10 am, 11 am, and 12 pm. During these workshops, local coffee roasters will provide tastings of their coffee and will be on hand to answer all your coffee questions. Coffee tastings are open to the public and free with admission to the Museum. Art workshops require registration, and space is limited. Sign up today! http://www.marinersmuseum.org/event/coffee-days-2015-05-09/
Sat, May 9 - BikeFest Chesapeake! Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 1200 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake. Family, friends, and neighbors are cordially invited to celebrate BikeMonth with the Chesapeake Bikes / Trails Advisory Committee and the Tidewater Bicycle Association (TBA). Bring your bike and enjoy 8.5 miles of paved trails. Participate in bike activities including a bike rodeo, bike safety demonstrations, and general bike repair training. Food and beverages will be provided by a local food truck vendor. Also, check out the improvements to parking and the kayak launch. Restrooms are available. Information: Joe Younkin at 757-572-9108 or Parks, Recreation and Tourism at 757-382-6411.
Sat, May 9 - Mother’s Day Event, City Center at Oyster Point, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Town Center Drive, Newport News. Celebration for the whole family! Free flower bouquets starting at 10am while supplies last; live music at the Mariner Stage 11am-2pm from the Joe Gosman Band; chance to win a ladies Rolex watch from Hauser’s Jewelers at the Bob FM booth; free carriage rides Sat & Sun 6pm-8pm; art vendors, photo booth & more!
Sat, May 9 - Kodomo no hi: Children’s Day, Chrysler Museum of Art, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. In celebration of our Gifts From Japan exhibition, we present free family fun that echoes Japan’s traditional Children’s Day festival, Kodomo no hi. The Chrysler invites you to come make your own Japanese windsock, a carp-shaped Koinobori. The fish streamers are a traditional sign of family strength and spirit. For centuries in Japan, the fifth day of the fifth moon was known as Tango no Sekku, (Boys Day), or the Feast of Banners. In 1948 it was renamed and recast to celebrate the happiness of all children. Admission is free.
Sat, May 9 - Strawberry JAMboree, Hickory Ridge Farm, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 2928 S. Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake. Join us at Hickory Ridge Farm for U-pick strawberries, Hayrides, Pony Rides, Bounce House, Friendly Farm Stand, Farmers Market, Local vendors, live music, Food trucks, kettle corn, face painting, balloon art and more!!http://jrpx28.wix.com/hickoryridgefarm
Sat, May 9 - 2nd Saturday Family Event: 'Time Trip to the 1960s’, Hampton History Museum, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Spend a fun day learning about all things 1960s; the clothing, the importance of JFK, the war in Vietnam, MLK’s role in Civil and Voting Rights, 23rd - 26th Amendments, and Beatles Mania! Bring an item of clothing to tie-dye and enjoy many other activities related to life in the sixties. Activities free and open to the public. Special gallery admission of $3 on 2nd Saturdays. 757-727-1610 | https://www.facebook.com/HamptonHistoryMuseum?ref=hl
Sat, May 9 - 2nd Saturday Art Walk, Downtown Hampton and Phoebus, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, various locations, Hampton. The Crowne Plaza hotel is always a good place to start your walk or just come down, browse, and see what you find. Enjoy local art and music while shopping and dining in downtown Hampton every second Saturday of the month. Locations and performers vary but are listed on the Downtown Hampton Development Partnership website when possible. http://www.downtownhampton.com/
Sat, May 9 - Mother’s Day Tea Party, Great Neck Recreation Center, 12 - 2:00 pm, 2521 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach. Mother’s Day is a special time when kids can show their mom how special they are. Children age 10 & under can make lasting memories with mom at our Mother’s Day Tea Party with dancing, a craft, refreshments, and a photo keepsake to remember the day. Register in person at any Virginia Beach Recreation Center. Cost is $10 per person. Registration ends May 2nd. Recreation center membership or day pass needed. (757) 385-5940
Sat, May 9 - Smartmouth Brewing Street Party, 12 - 7:00 pm, Chelsea, Raleigh Ave., Norfolk. Smartmouth is celebrating the Birthday and Spring with a street party featuring live music, food trucks, new spring merchandise, a special commemorative cup, brewery tours, the release of a German maibock beer, and more! www.smartmouthbrewing.com
Sat, May 9 - Chic’s Beach Festival, HK on the Bay, 12 - 7:00 pm, 4600 Lookout Rd., Virginia Beach. Presented by The Ohana Center & HK on the Bay featuring Keller Williams. HK On The Bay will be open all day with music inside, but the main event is in the lot behind the restaurant. You must have a ticket to attend Chic’s Beach Fest. There will be a limited amount of tickets available only at HK on the Bay starting on Tuesday March 3rd. Tickets will be only $15 before and $20 day of the Festival. This is an all ages event! We encourage you to safely walk or ride your bicycle if you live in the neighborhood. There will be a Dunk Tank where you can dunk some of your favorite HK on the Bay employees as well as a few surprise appearances. Cornhole and over-sized Jenga will be provided! THIS IS A CASH EVENT. Please be prepared. The food trucks will accept major credit cards, but the alcohol will be cash only.
Sat, May 9 - 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 Fishbone with Rocky 7. www.hamptonblockparty.com
Sat, May 9 - Armed Forces Night at the Tides Game, Harbor Park, 7:05 pm, 150 Park Avenue, Norfolk. Tides vs. Buffalo Bisons. Join the Norfolk Tides in honoring all the brave men and women that serve in the Armed Forces. Fireworks follow the game, weather permitting. Active duty and retired military personnel as well as dependents can show their ID at the Harbor Park Ticket window.
Sat, May 9 - Skywatch at Northwest River Park, Sunset - 11:00 pm, Northwest River Park & Campground, 1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake. Free and Open to the Public. 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. 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. Call (757) 421-7151 to confirm.
Sat/Sun, May 9/10 - Law Enforcement Appreciation Weekend, Military Aviation Museum, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach Police Foundation is sponsoring Law Enforcement Appreciation Weekend. Free admission for law enforcement officers and their immediate families. Kids activities, raffle prizes, flight demonstrations (weather permitting).
Sat/Sun, May 9/10 - 45th Annual Gosport Arts Festival, Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Portsmouth waterfront. Mother’s Day Weekend - This major Hampton Roads event features 150 juried artists and artisans displaying two- and three-dimensional works. Held on the High Street corridor in Historic Olde Towne, the event includes arts demonstrations, live music, food vendors, a children’s area and a silent auction.http://www.GosportArtsFestival.com
Sun, May 10 - 2015 Norfolk Namesakes Tour of Historic Elmwood Cemetery, 10 - 11:30 am, 238 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk. Do you like art? Do you like mystery? Want to take part in local history? Well, we’ve got the thing for you! The 2015 Norfolk Namesakes Tour of Historic Elmwood Cemetery has it all! Join Joshua Weinstein on the second Saturday of each month, April through October, for a guided walking tour of this Victorian era garden cemetery. Learn the hidden histories of Norfolk’s founding fathers. Discover the intriguing name origins of Norfolk landmarks. Admire unique architecture and handcrafted memorial art. Bask in the serene, park-like beauty of this outdoor museum. $5 suggested donation to the Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation. Children 12 & under free. Cash or checks only please. Checks can be made out to NSCC. All ages welcome. This is a one & one half hour walking tour. Bottled water provided. No RSVP required.
Sun, May 10 - 2nd Sundays Williamsburg Art & Music Festival, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Outdoors on Prince George Street, Williamsburg. 2nd Sundays Williamsburg Art & Music Festival opens its 6th year as Williamsburg’s only monthly art & music street festival featuring over 75 local and regional artists, authors, artisans, and live music. Main stage music each month sponsored by Quirks of Art. Free children’s activities and art projects courtesy of Artfully Yours. http://www.calendarwiz.com/calendars/popup.php?op=view&id=86788136&crd=merchantssquare#
Sun, May 10 - Mother’s Day Surf and Turf, York River State Park, 1 - 4:00 pm, 9801 York River Park Road, Williamsburg. Treat mom to a day on the water and fossil hunting. This ranger guided program takes our guests to Fossil beach to search for relics of the prehistoric era. Mom paddles for free with paid guest. Canoes are $9/person or $6/person (family of 4+), solo kayaks are $16, and tandem kayaks are $11/person. Please call for reservations.http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/park-event-info.shtml?id=YR150038-00
Mon, May 11 - Police Memorial Ceremony, Mill Point Park, 10:00 am, 100 Eaton Street, Hampton. As part of National Police Memorial Week join HPD as they honor those officers who have made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty and recognize those who have distinguished themselves in service to their community. Free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the program will be in Council Chambers, 8th floor, Hampton City Hall.
Mon, May 11 - Zoofari Golf Tournament, Greenbrier Country Club, 11:30 am - 7:00 pm, Chesapeake. Presented by the Norfolk Sunrise Rotary Club - A wild good time to benefit the Zoo! Join us for an adventure filled afternoon that includes 18 holes of golf, a practice range, cart, lunch, a BBQ dinner, gifts, prizes, and more! http://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/golf-tournament-2015.pdf
Mon, May 11 - LPGA Kingsmill Championship, All Day, Kingsmill Resort & Spa, 1010 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg. Come watch the best women golfers play in the LPGA Kingsmill Championship at the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia. Cost: $25+ 17 & under free with paying adult.http://www.thekingsmillchampionship.com/
Mon-Thu, May 11-14 - Norfolk Senior Olympics, Old Dominion University, Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. Open to ages 50 and better. Must be a Norfolk resident, volunteer or active member of a Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space senior citizens organization to participate at no cost (excluding lunch). Cost for non-Norfolk residents is $5/day to participate. Lunch for all participants is $5/day. Registration packet:http://www.norfolk.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2247
Tue, May 12 - Senior Law Day, Beazley Senior Center, 9:00 am, 268 Owens Street, Portsmouth. Presented by the Portsmouth Bar Association. Learn from local attorneys as well as representatives from the Portsmouth Sheriff’s Department on topics such as: Estate Planning (Wills, Powers of Attorney, etc.), Guardianships & Conservatorships, Paying for the Costs of Long-Term Care, Public Benefits available to Seniors, Elder Abuse. Attendees will receive a free copy of the Virginia State Bar’s Senior Citizens Handbook. Check-in begins at 8:30 am. Free - Registration required: (757) 399-8156 /susan@bsc.hrcoxmail.com
Tue, May 12 - Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, Chesapeake Peace Officers’ Memorial, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, 307 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake. Ceremony honoring our fallen officers.
Tue, May 12 - 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.
Wed, May 13 - Art and “Wine-ing” Workshop: White Wine & Wayne Thiebaud, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 7 - 9:00 pm, 110 W. Finney Avenue, Suffolk. $45 ($35 Early Bird Special). Create a masterpiece at the Suffolk Center! This is not your typical paint night event. You can breathe in the inspiration of Wayne Thiebaud with a new understanding of their life and their brush. Attendees will receive a bit of perspective with instruction on how to paint using the technique of Thiebaud. Each participant, guided by a local art instructor, chooses their picture, so no two need be alike! Perfect for all skill levels including beginners, and for those who just want a fun night out with friends!
Thu, May 14 - Senior Citizens Picnic, Mill Point Park, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 100 Eaton Street, Hampton. A full and beautiful day showing thanks to those citizens that have been the cornerstones of Hampton for over fifty years. The picnic is free with a complimentary picnic lunch of hot dogs, burger, baked beans and coleslaw served to seniors. In addition to lunch, seniors are entertained with music, songs and the “Out Of Line” dancers from the Hampton Senior Center! Tickets available at the Hampton Sheriff’s Office, 1928 W. Pembroke Avenue ( 926-2540) or the Hampton Senior Center, 3501 Kecoughtan Rd. (727-1601)
Thu, May 14 - Kiwanis Club of Chesapeake 36th Annual Shrimp Feast, Chesapeake City Park, 4:30 - 7:30 pm, 900 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake. Join the Kiwanis Club of Chesapeake for our 36th Annual Shrimp Feast. ALL YOU CAN EAT spiced shrimp, bar-b-que, cole slaw, baked beans, hushpuppies, soda, beer & wine! Tickets can be purchased at all Bank of Hampton Roads Chesapeake Locations, or you can call (757) 291-4329 for more information.
Thu-Sun, May 14-17 - The 2015 Chesapeake Jubilee, Chesapeake City Park, Thu/Fri 5 - 11:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 11:00 pm, Sun 12 - 7:00 pm, 900 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake. The 2015 Chesapeake Jubilee kicks off Thursday, May 14. Fun-filled amusements and carnival rides provided by Amusements of America; live entertainment; Chesapeake 4-H Livestock Club Show and Sale; Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned BBQ Cook-off; spectacular fireworks by Zambelli Fireworks; and popular Kids Korner with rides and special projects for the kiddies. Also, a variety of foods to meet everyone’s fancy. Talented artists and crafters will be in our Arts & Crafts Show and vendors galore to exhibit their wares! This year’s entertainment is the Bria Kelly Band and Easton Corbin. (757) 482-4848 |http://www.chesapeakejubilee.org/
Fri, May 15 - American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Hampton, Darling Stadium, Noon to Midnight, 4111 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. Event is from noon to midnight with opening ceremonies at 6 pm.
Fri, May 15 - Town Fair at Town Center, 5 to 8:00 pm, Fountain Plaza, Market Street, Virginia Beach. The Town Fair at Town Center features local handmade art, jewelry, goods and fair trade merchandise. On the third Friday of each month, April through September, residents and visitors alike, can stroll around the Fountain Plaza of Town Center as we showcase more than 30 merchants’ handmade and fair trade goods. This month’s Town Fair is pet themed! We’ll even have the SPCA out to answer your questions about adopting a new family member. Come out to meet with the artisans and merchants from in and around the Town Center of Virginia Beach.
Fri, May 15 - Campfire Fun and Wetland Hayride, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 7:30 - 9:00 pm, 1255 Big Bethel Road, Hampton. Enjoy an evening of stories and songs around the campfire at our amphitheater along with a good old-fashioned hayride! Toasted marshmallows, lemonade and coffee will top off the evening. Meet at the Nature Center. Program is for all ages. For more information and to register call the Nature Center at 757-825-4657. Registration deadline is Thursday May 14 by 3 pm.
Fri-Sun, May 15-17 - Beach Music Cruise-In, On the beach at 30th Street, Virginia Beach. Beach Music Cruise-In, combining bands on the beach and cars on the boardwalk, blends the best of the “oldies” with dancing under the stars in a jam-packed blast to the past! Settle into the sand as the top Beach Music bands from up and down the East Coast descend on the Virginia Beach oceanfront in a nostalgic salute to the “good old days” of cool cars and hot tunes. Stroll the boardwalk to view classic cars, hot rods, antiques, and more. - See more at: http://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/beach-music-cruise#sthash.MqiyE466.dpuf
Fri-Sun, May 15-17 - Military Aviation Museum presents our annual WWII Air Show Warbirds Over The Beach 2015, at the airfield with shows over the oceanfront of Virginia Beach. http://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/ww2-airshow-schedule.html
Sat, May 16 - Windsor Castle Park Clean-Up & Donation Day, 310 Jericho Road near downtown Smithfield. Come out, make a donation, pick up trash or help with a special project. This project is presented by the Town of Smithfield and the Windsor Castle Park Trail Doctors Program. For further information call 757.356.9939.
Sat, May 16 - Virginia Senior Games, and 5K/10K Cycling Competition, City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News. Enjoy the premier age 50 and up cyclists as they compete for the gold in the 2015 Virginia Senior Games. Free admission and parking. http://www.virginiaseniorgames.org/
Sat, May 16 - Suffolk Master Gardeners Plant Sale, Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 3488 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk. The Suffolk Master Gardeners host two annual plant sales for the Hampton Roads community—one in the spring and one in the fall. The plant selections come from area nurseries and our very own gardens!
Sat, May 16 - Armed Forces Day Toy Soldier Show, Virginia War Museum, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, 9285 Warwick Boulevard in Huntington Park, Newport News. Vendors will be selling antique and contemporary toy soldiers and miniatures. Historical miniature kits and models in metal and plastic are also for sale. Join us for this salute to Armed Forces Day.
Sat, May 16 - Guided Walk at Indian River Park, 9:30 - 11:30 pm, 1709 Rokeby Avenue, Chesapeake. Join the Friends of Indian River Park for a walk in the forest. Meet at the park entrance 2001 Rokeby Avenue.
Sat, May 16 - Nature Hike at Northwest River Park, 9:30 - 11:30 pm, Northwest River Park & Campground, 1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake. Seasonal nature program and short hike (up to 2.5 miles) at Northwest River Park. Reservation are required by calling (757) 421-7151.
Sat, May 16 - Great Dismal Swamp Safari, Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Suffolk. $10 adults; $8 seniors (60+), military, and children ages 3-12.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.
Sat, May 16 - Guided Walking Tour of the Isle of Wight County Courthouse Complex, beginning at 10:00 am, at Boykin’s Tavern, 17146 Monument Circle, Isle of Wight. Join us as we explore this 19th, 20th and 21st century site and share the story of its beginnings as well as a few tales of capers and duels. This tour begins and ends at Boykin’s Tavern. 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, May 16 - K-9 Karnival, Mount Trashmore Park, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach. Canine lovers and their furry friends are invited to Mount Trashmore Park for a day dedicated to the dogs! Enjoy a fun-filled day with your dog at the largest K-9 event in Virginia Beach. Featuring the 2015 Hyperflite Skyhoundz® Local Competition, Dog-Gonest Dog Show and an Agility Course. Also, enjoy canine-related products and service exhibits, rescue organizations and demonstrations. (757) 385-2990
Sat, May 16 - 3rd Annual Spring Craft Fair, Windsor Ruritan Building, 10:00 am until 3:00 pm, 14 Community Drive in Windsor. The Woman’s Club of Windsor will be sponsoring the 3rd Annual Spring Craft Fair on Saturday May 16th from 10-3. Vendor items will include: Books, Silk Flower Arrangements, Pottery, Wreaths, Gold Canyon, Tastefully Simple, Custom Jewelry, Origami Owl, Doll Clothes, Scarves, Bottle Art, Recycle Art, Homemade Soaps, Edible Birdhouses, Cement Leaf Castings, Premier Jewelry, It Works, Jamberry Nails, Scentsy, and Much More! The event is free and open to the public. Chicken Salad & Pimento Cheese will be available for purchase. There will be a bake sale and raffle prizes too!
Sat, May 16 - Touch A Truck, Peninsula Town Center, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Outback Parking Lot, Hampton. Kids are invited to sit in the driver’s seat of all their favorite large trucks, heavy equipment, emergency and other vehicles. Special horn hour from 2-3 pm. $5.00 each / $15 Family 4 Pack VIP Tickets*: $10 each / $30 Family 4 Pack only available online
Sat, May 16 - Bike Safety Rodeo, Tarrallton Community Center, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 2100 Tarrallton Drive, Norfolk. Join us for a fun-filled day surrounding bike safety. All ages are welcome to bring their bikes and join the celebration. Enjoy bike tune-ups, bmx demonstrations, a bike safety course, local bike vendors, music, food, games and more! We’ll end the event with a two-mile fun ride around the neighborhood.
Sat, May 16 - Contraband Commemoration Living History Tours, Fort Monroe, Tours at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, rain or shine, Cannon Park, Hampton. Follow the presumed footsteps of freedom seekers at Fort Monroe and their contributions to the Civil War effort and the ending of slavery.www.fmauthority.com
Sat, May 16 - 12th Annual International Spring Neptune Wine Festival, Neptune’s Park, 12 - 5:00 pm, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach. Save the packing, the passports, and the jet lag... Travel the world without leaving the beach at Neptune’s International Spring Wine Festival! 31st Street Park is transformed into a hub of tasting stations from around the world with over 70 wines from 9 countries. With the Atlantic Ocean as your backdrop, grab your tickets and let your palate do the travelling as you enjoy an afternoon of live music and good company! https://www.neptunefestival.com/events/wine-fest/
Sat, May 16 - Guided Walking Tour of Nike Park, beginning at 2:00 pm, 13036 Nike Park Road, Carrollton. Visit one of the Cold War’s few surviving Army Air-Defense Posts. Local historian Albert Burckard hosts a short presentation and a walking tour of this site which contains the original barracks, mess hall, administration and recreation building, officer/non-commissioned officer family housing, fueling area and underground missile magazines. Event held at Nike Park. 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, May 16 - 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
Sat, May 16 - National Kids to Parks Day at Sleepy Hole Park, 2 - 3:00 pm, Sleepy Hole Park, 4700 Sleepy Hole Road, Suffolk. Free and open to the public. Explore outdoors, the parks are yours!“ Just around the corner from where you live are public parks that are waiting to be enjoyed and explored. Parks & Recreation staff will lead you on a short hike down one of Sleepy Hole Park’s trails and tell you about some of the many wild inhabitants along the way. Afterward, join us at the ranger station for a cool nature craft. Register online at www.suffolkva.us/parks or contact Suzette Vida, Outdoor Recreation Specialist, at 757.514.7262.
Sat, May 16 - C.E. & H. Ruritan’s 15th Annual Beer Bands and BBQ, The Ruritan Hall in Eclipse, 3 - 7:00 pm, 8881 Eclipse Drive, Suffolk. $25 advance/$30 door. Join us for our annual fundraising event in beautiful Eclipse Va. Enjoy great local barbecue, beer and bands! Great times. 757.803.8487
Sat, May 16 - Beer, Band and BBQ, Portside, 4:00 pm, 6 Crawford Parkway, Portsmouth. Held RAIN OR SHINE. Beer, wine and one large plate of food are included in the ticket price. Miller Lite, Blue Moon and Yuengling will be served. Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, Moscato and Chardonnay will be served as well. The Portsmouth Service League was founded in 1955 and has been a key player in the foundation of the Children’s Museum of Virginia, the Girls Club of Portsmouth (now Girls, Inc.), the Naval Shipyard Museum, and most recently the complete renovation of the Woman’s Club of Portsmouth. For more information please contact alisasmith1@verizon.net
Sat/Sun, May 16/17 - Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival, Sat 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sun noon to 5:00 pm, Between Redgate and Olney in Ghent, Norfolk. The Stockley Gardens Arts Festival is a free community event drawing more than 50,000 visitors annually. Come to Stockley Gardens Park in Norfolk’s historic Ghent neighborhood and browse through jewelry, pottery, paintings, and other works of art by 130 artists. There will be Live Entertainment and food for sale. The money raised at Stockley Gardens Arts Festival goes directly to Hope House Foundation and helps pay for housing, transportation, medical care, and more for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. But the Arts Festival and events like it benefit the entire community.
Sat/Sun, May 16/17 - Hampton Vintage Festival, Downtown Hampton, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, 710 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton. The first Hampton Vintage Festival in downtown Hampton Va. The theme is prewar II. The cars and wooden yachts will be along the Hampton River. Jump back in history for a weekend. There will be skits of Bonnie and Clyde, pinup girls, big bands and prohibition drinks. For more information, contact the event coordinator, Peter DeVlieg, at 757-344-0685.
Sat/Sun, May 16/17 - Pirate Party on the Beach, Dairy Queen Grill & Chill 17th Street Park, Sat 10:00 am - 9:30 pm, Sun 12 - 4:00 pm, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach. A full day of activities, including the "Pirate Stunt Show by Shadow Players Stage Combat Group”, featuring actors in authentic costumes, sword-play, and audience interaction. The show will be presented several times throughout each day. On Saturday dress like a pirate and enter the costume contest! Other activities throughout the weekend include bandana-making, face-painting, storytelling, weapons demonstrations, and shopping for pirate-themed merchandise. enjoy arts and crafts and displays by participating museum organizations like the Old Coast Guard Station and Mariner’s Museum. To round out Saturday’s events, participate in Cap’n Pete’s Treasure Hunt at 6:30 pm, and then settle in the sand at 8:00 pm for a pirate-themed movie shown on a giant screen, right on the beach! - See more at:http://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/pirate-party-beach#sthash.WJFTJ27v.dpuf
Sat/Sun, May 16/17 - 14th Annual Virginia Beer Festival, Town Point Park, 2 - 6:00 pm, Waterfront, Norfolk. This is one of the most popular Beer Festivals in the mid-Atlantic Region and promises to be a day full of good beer, good friends, and good fun. Spend the afternoon sampling beer from all over the world. International premium beers, hand crafted domestics and local brews comprise a selection of over 125 tap handles. The event features live music, great foot and, of course, great beer.
Sat/Sun, May 16/17 - Tidewater Comicon: Spring, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. Tidewater Comicon is Virginia’s fastest growing comic book convention and returning to the Virginia Beach Convention Center May 16-17, 2015 with Celebrity Guests, Comic Book Creators, Arcade Room, Panels, and Events. This year’s guests include Sam Witwer, Kelly Hu, Sam Huntington, Meaghan Rath, Chloe Dykstra, Chad Hardin, Ron Marz, Kevin Maguire, Fabian Nicieza, and more.http://www.tidewatercomicon.com/
Sat, May 16 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.
Mon, May 18 - Historic Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour, 2:00 pm, Suffolk Visitor Center, 524 North Main Street. 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. Highlights of this windshield tour include Cedar Hill Cemetery, Riddick’s Folly House Museum, Constant’s Wharf, College Court and Suffolk’s Historic Lakeside neighborhood. $8 Adults / $6 Seniors, Military and Children 9-12. 757.514.4130
Tue, May 19 - 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, May 19 - WWE SmackDown, The Scope Arena, 7:00 pm, 201 East Brambleton Ave., Norfolk. Do you need a description? See all of your favorite smackdown superstars! www.sevenvenues.com%2Fevents%2Fdetail%2Fwwe-presents-wwe-smackdown-1
Wed, May 20 - Commission On Aging Fish Fry, Smithfield Center, 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, 220 North Church Street in downtown Smithfield. Cost $7 per person tickets sold at Nike Park in Carrollton, AmeriCare Plus and Home Sweet Home in Smithfield, Windsor True Value in Windsor, Camptown Park in Carrsville. There will be BINGO and lots of door prizes for everyone! For more information contact Lauren Bailess at 757.357.5959 or email at l bailess@isleofwightus.net.
Wed, May 20 - KidsFest at KidsZone, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, KidsZone Park, 201 Holly Lawn Parkway, Suffolk. Free. A festival for young children that features arts and crafts, block building, bounce house, playdough tables, petting zoo, and many more fun activities! 757.514.7442.
Wed, May 20 - “Steer Clear: Gangs and Guns” Workshop, Camelot Community Center, 4 - 5:30 pm, 948 King Arthur Drive, Chesapeake. This free workshop is part of the Chesapeake Commonwealth’s Attorney’s “Traveling the Road to Success” series for kids and teens. For more information call 382-3200.
Wed, May 20 - 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
Thu, May 21 - "Tell Me a Story" at the Isle of Wight County Museum, 10:00 am, 103 Main Street in downtown Smithfield. This program, geared for children ages 3 to 5, introduces youngsters to the symbols of Isle of Wight and features books, songs and games. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Theme: Pigs. For more information call 757.356.1223.
Thu, May 21 - Third Thursday, Chrysler Museum of Art, 5 - 10:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. At the Museum, it’s Sushi & Sake at 6 pm, learn how to roll up your rice from Head Chef Chris Boehme of Wisteria by Cuisine & Company and pick up a sushi sample and some great recipes to try at home. The cash bar includes a sake tasting option and Members can enjoy dining discounts at Wisteria, which offers special Japanese-themed entrees this evening. Then at 6:30 pm, explore Gifts From Japan with Colin Brady, Asian art expert and Hermitage Museum Chief Curator, and Alex Mann, the Chrysler’s Brock Curator of American Art, as they illustrate what makes the exhibition’s Shin-Hanga prints both traditional and modern. At the Glass Studio, starting at 7 pm, New York City-based glass artist Christopher Duffy presents a Descending Pitch to the indie-flavored rock of the Brooklyn band, Eaters.
Thu, May 21 - 3rd Thursday at Jesters Gallery Shop: Featuring Linda Bunch, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, 110 W. Finney Avenue, Suffolk. Free. Join us in the Jester’s Gallery Shop at the Suffolk Center to meet our resident artist, Linda Bunch. www.suffolkcenter.org | Registration: 757.923.0003
LOCAL THEATER / CONCERTS / LECTURES / TALKS
Now thru May 10 - “Big River”, Regent University Theatre, Fri/Sat 7:30, Sun 2:30 pm, Main Theater, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach. Book by William Hauptman, Music & Lyrics by Roger Miller, Adapted from the novel by Mark Twain, Directed by Derek Leonidoff. Travel the mighty Mississippi with Huck Finn and runaway slave Jim in Mark Twain’s soul-rousing tale of friendship and freedom. TIME magazine hails this Tony Award winner, “A classic American musical with the most fetching score of the decade.”
Now thru May 10 - “Bedroom Farce”, Peninsula Community Theater, 10251 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. By British playwright Alan Ayckbourn. A comedy that contains a melee of events involving certain philandering characters, all occurring within similar moments of one another. Alan Ayckbourn’s clever uses of time and space makes this a very intricate and sophisticated comedy while also portraying the deteriorating and rebuilding of relationships among young couples. This play explores the differences in relationships between the younger and older generations while capitalizing on certain unlikely issues that may strain the relationships even further.
Now thru May 17 - “The Producers”, Smithfield Little Theater, Thu-Sat 8:00 pm, Sat 2:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 210 N Church St., Smithfield. By Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, Music and lyrics by Mel Brooks. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history thereby bilking their backers (all “little old ladies”) out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive “Springtime For Hitler”), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic construction.
Thu, May 7 - The Virginia Roots Ensemble, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. The Virginia Roots Ensemble explores the music of bygone Virginia musicians. Based on the Library of Virginia’s exhibition, Virginia Roots Music: Creating and Conserving Tradition, the 2-hour multi-media presentation highlights photographs and recordings of the 1920s and 1930s. The concert features musical traditions of the Old Dominion, especially the jubilee-style gospel quartets of Tidewater Virginia, string-band music of southwestern Virginia, and Piedmont or East Coast blues.
Thu, May 7 - Phoebus Film Club Series: “Friendly Persuasion”, The American Theater, 7:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. Jess and Eliza Birdwell (Gary Cooper & Dorothy McGuire) are prosperous farmers of the Quaker faith in 1863 Indiana, Union territory threatened by Confederate raiders.
Thu, May 7 - VA Arts Fest: “Inti-Illimani”, Norfolk Academy, 8:00 pm, 1585 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk. It’s a story with all the makings of a thrilling screenplay: a Chilean college singing group wins fans for their songs of hope and freedom, and while performing abroad a military coup grips their country and outlaws their music. That was 40 years ago, and today the singers of Inti-Illimani still inspire audiences the world around. Their music, performed on more than 30 wind, string and percussion instruments, is rooted in traditional Latin American culture, capturing at once the very personal colors of their experiences while simultaneously appealing to the universal in us all.
Fri, May 8 - 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 8 - Watermen’s Museum presents York River Music Jamboree, 6 - 8:00 pm, 309 Water Street, Yorktown. Please come out and enjoy an exciting evening of Celtic music with Celtastrophe at the Watermen’s Museum. Playing a mix of traditional and contemporary Celtic music and Sea songs. The group will play a wide variety of musical instruments that include guitar, bouzouki, Irish whistles, bodhran, hammered dulcimer, and keyboard. Food and beverages available for purchase. Admission varies. 757.887.2641
Fri, May 8 - Concert at the Fountain Plaza: “Iliads”, 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 8 - 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 8 - Firehouse Bluegrass Music Benefit Concert, the Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department, 7:30 pm, 15020 Carrollton Blvd., Carrollton. A donation of $5 for admission is requested for the featured entertainment: Ted Jones & The Tarheel Boys. They specialize in traditional bluegrass with a high energy sound led by mandolin player Ted Jones. More information on their website and on Facebook. Proceeds from this concert benefit the volunteer fire/rescue service of Carrollton, Va. and nearby mutual aid districts in Smithfield and northern Suffolk. Your donations to this non-profit department serve the community by enabling the purchase of needed medical, rescue, firefighting, training supplies and equipment. Fire Station-10 is located on Route 17 between the Crittenden and James River Bridges. Hot dogs and soft drinks are available during the concert. Please bring your own chair. For further information call 757.613.6183.
Fri, May 8 - VSO: Stravinsky’s “The Soldier’s Tale”, VA Arts Fest, TCC Roper Performing Arts Center, 8:00 pm, 340 Granby St., Norfolk. It’s a story that has inspired artists of every kind, from composer Igor Stravinsky to choreographer Peter Martins to novelist Kurt Vonnegut: the tale of a soldier who trades his fiddle to the Devil for a fortune. Now JoAnn Falletta gathers the “stunning, brilliant” (Seattle Times) violinist Tianwa Yang and public radio’s Fred Child as narrator for a one-night-only fully staged production of The Soldier’s Tale. Stravinsky’s music tells the tale with sounds of a Spanish bullfight, jaunty folk tunes, tango, waltz, and even ragtime, as actors portray the soldier and the Devil and a dancer plays the princess. A not to be missed musical event.
Fri, May 8 - Karl Werne’s CD Release Show/50th Birthday Celebration, The American Theater, 8:00 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. Karl Werne is gathering a huge all-star cast of musicians from near and far to recreate the recording of his long awaited CD, “This Little Notebook” in one spectacular live performance.
Sat, May 9 - Asian-American History Month Film Fest: From Hawaii to the Holocaust: A Shared Moment in the History, 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.
Sat, May 9 - Civil War Lecture Series: Habeas Corpus, The Mariners’ Museum, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. “Lincoln’s Suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus and the Conflict that Ensued”, Presented by Hon. David B. Rand (J.S.C. ret.). In April 1861 the United States of America was a country in turmoil. As a result of the attack by southerners upon Fort Sumter Lincoln called for volunteers to put down the rebellion. When Virginia seceded on April 17, 1861 Washington D.C. was surrounded by forces hostile to the Union. Lincoln took a radical step: he unilaterally suspended the only personal right included in the original U.S. Constitution, the writ of habeas corpus. This action brought him in direct conflict with Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Roger B. Taney. Judge Rand will discuss these events and their consequences down to the present day. (757) 591-7745
Sat, May 9 - 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, May 9 - Momma I’m Just Playing Comedy Show, Attucks Theatre, 7:00 pm, 1010 Church St., Norfolk. Hailing from Norfolk, VA, Anguz Black is a household name with an extensive resume including placement on Clear Channel Radio as the resident comedian of the #1 Rated Boodah Brothers Morning Show, Major Comedy Tour placements, creator of the popular segment “What Part of the Game is That,” YouTube sensation, plus he was a featured comedian on Martin Lawrence’s STARZ special, 1st Amendment Standup.
Sat, May 9 - 'We Are One’ Mother’s Day Celebration, Hampton Coliseum, 7 - 11:00 pm, 1000 Coliseum Dr., Hampton. The We Are One Foundation is kicking off the summer this year with the biggest gospel show to hit Hampton Roads by honoring mothers with the We Are One Mother’s Day Celebration. Come out and celebrate on Saturday, May 9 at Hampton Coliseum. Last year’s show sold out and this year it promises to be even bigger. The star studded line-up for the celebration features Shirley Caesar, Marvin Sapp, Tamela Mann and Deitrick Haddon.
Sat, May 9 - Smithfield Music presents Tim Buppert House Concert, 7:30 pm. Smithfield Music presents another House Concert in their continuing series of singer songwriters performing original music in Smithfield. Buppert, originally from Chuckatuck, has been one of Nashville’s finest, both as a musician and a songwriter. Tickets are $20. For tickets and further information call 757.357.7707 or 757.880.3120.
Sat, May 9 - Judy Collins, The American Theater, 8:00 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. Esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions, Judy has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism.
Sat, May 9 - Family Movies on the Lawn: “Big Hero 6”, nTelos Wireless Pavilion, 8:00 pm, 16 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth. Bring the entire family and enjoy an evening under the stars. “Big Hero 6? is about the special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. Free admission and free parking. Gates open at 7 pm.
Sun, May 10 - The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO), Ferguson Center for the Arts, 4:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Internationally recognized as having achieved a preeminent place among the world’s most important orchestras. Acclaimed for its enduring pursuit of artistic excellence, the BSO has attracted a devoted national and international following while maintaining deep bonds throughout Maryland through innovative education and community outreach initiatives.
Sun, May 10 - 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 10 - VA Arts Fest: Attacca String Quartet, The Parlor on Granby, 7:00 pm, 765 Granby St., Norfolk. One of America’s premier young performing ensembles, the group joins Virginia Arts Festival as its 2015 quartet in residence. It’s not often a string quartet gets called “exuberant” and “funky” - but those are some of the adjectives critics from such major publications as The New York Times have used to describe the Attacca Quartet.
Sun, May 10 - “The Broadway Boys”, Chesapeake Conference Center, 7:00 pm, 700 Conference Center Drive, Chesapeake. The Broadway Boys, one of the hottest male vocalist groups, bring a combination of talent and musical originality from the New York stage to the Chesapeake Conference Center.https://www.facebook.com/events/691320650978317/
Sun, May 10 - R. Kelly, with Special Guest Demetria McKinney & Friends, Hampton Coliseum, 7:30 pm, 1000 Coliseum Dr., Hampton. He will be performing all his chart topping hits including “Step in the Name of Love,” “Happy People,” “My Story,” “Trapped in the Closet” and many more. Also from the Real Housewives of Atlanta and House of Payne, Demetria McKinney and other special guests will take the stage.
Tue, May 12 - VA Arts Fest: Coffee Concert II, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 10:30 am, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. This is chamber music as it was meant to be heard: the communion of gifted artists in an intimate, beautiful setting, among music lovers and friends. At the Festival’s Coffee Concerts, the performance is so close you hear every note, and witness the interactions of the artists with each other and with the music. After the performance, patrons can mingle with the performers, a lovely postscript to a perfect performance experience.
Tue, May 12 - VA Arts Fest: Cyrille Aimee, Robin Hixon Theater, 7:30 pm, 440 Bank St., Norfolk. “When you see Cyrille Aimee perform, you instantly fall in love with her- her voice, eyes, curls and the joyful spirit she invests in each song. It’s impossible to not be charmed.” (Jazz Times). Born to French and Dominican parents, this rising jazz star spent her childhood wandering the gypsy encampments filled with those attending the annual Django Reinhardt Festival. Discover a new jazz star in this intimate evening!
Thu, May 14 - VA Arts Fest: Coffee Concert III, 'Pianopalooza’, Robin Hixon Theater, 10:30 am, 440 Bank St., Norfolk. A favorite since 2013, this tribute to the piano features performances of keyboard masterworks from the famously familiar to rarely performed gems, played by remarkable artists. This spring’s lineup includes André-Michel Schub, “a formidable pianist with a fierce integrity” (The New York Times), the Bulgarian-born, “breathtaking” (Monterey Herald) pianist Anna Petrova, and Josu de Solaun. With these three plus all the reasons to love the piano, you’ll see why tickets are a must!
Thu, May 14 - 'Sharkophagus’, Sunsets on the River summer concert series, 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 14 - Art + Words: Poetry at PFAC, Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 6:00 pm, 101 Museum Drive, Newport News. Poetry and prose lovers are invited to share original and favorite pieces at this free event, offered the second Thursday of each month.
Thu, May 14 - Bill Edwards-Bodmer Lecture: Enemy or Tourist Attraction, The German Village at the Norfolk Navy Yard during World War I, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, 7:00 pm, 2 High Street, Portsmouth. What would you do if you were an interned sailor in a foreign land on the eve of war? Two shiploads of German sailors found themselves in that very situation in Portsmouth in 1915. Instead of waiting out their internment like prisoners of war, they put their restless energy to use by creating a unique, temporary tourist attraction on the shipyard. This lecture is sponsored by the Friends of the Naval Shipyard Museum, and the event is free and open to the public.
Thu, May 14 - Lecture Series: Bailey Pryor, The Mariners’ Museum and Park, 7:00 pm, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News. The Real McCoy presented by Bailey Pryor. It was an era unlike any other in American history. The nineteen twenties was an iconic age of political intolerance and emerging social freedoms. It was the age of Prohibition that gave birth to such iconic characters as The Flapper, The Private Eye and Organized Crime. For many people, it was an age of opportunity. Bill McCoy was one such character. A new generation bootlegger who earned the name “The Real McCoy” because he always delivered undiluted alcohol. His whiskey, gin and rum were always uncut and his patrons loved him for it.
Fri, May 15 - 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 15 - Cine-Bistro Night featuring “Annie”, Williams Farm Recreation Center, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, 5252 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach. Join us for dinner and a movie at Williams Farm Recreation Center! Enjoy the 2014 film “Annie” while you dine. The cost is only $7 per person (recreation center membership or day pass is needed. Open to ages 3 & up, so bring the whole family for a Cine-Bistro night at the Farm. 7573852950
Fri, May 15 - Outdoor Dance or Concert at the Watermen’s Museum, 6 - 8:00 pm, 309 Water Street, Yorktown. May thru August. 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. Admission varies. 757.887.2641
Fri, May 15 - Concert at the Fountain Plaza: “Hot Gumbo Brass 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 15 - 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 15 - Colbie Caillat, Chrysler Hall, 8:00 pm, 215 St. Paul’s Blvd., Norfolk. Colbie Caillat welcomes change. Being a Gemini might have something to do with it, or it could just be her innate predilection for progression. Either way, the Grammy Award-winning, multiplatinum songstress’s fourth album, Gypsy Heart, and EP Gypsy Heart Side A, see her artistically evolve yet again.
Fri, May 15 - VA Arts Fest: Audra McDonald, Attucks Theatre, 8:00 pm, 1010 Church St., Norfolk. The New York Times calls hers “a defining voice of our time;” the Chicago Sun-Times hails her as “a lustrous life force with the plush velvet voice that can simultaneously melt hearts and generate thrills;” and scores of critics swoon each time this extraordinary songstress takes the stage, from her record- breaking six Tony Award-winning performances on Broadway to her Grammy winning recordings and sellout concert appearances.
Fri, May 15 - The Pushers Present 10 Year Anniversary Sketch Comedy, The Norva, 8:00 pm, 317 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk.www.thenorva.com%2Fevents%2Fdetail%2Fthe-pushers-present-10-year-anniversary-sketch-comedy
Fri-Sun, May 15-17 - “Broadway Sizzles”, The Hurrah Players, Fri 7:00 pm, Sat/Sun 3:00 pm, The Perry Family Theatre, 485 St. Paul’s Blvd., Norfolk. Hurrah brings Broadway’s hottest musical numbers to the local stage!
Fri, May 15 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.
Sat, May 16 - “All the Best Fairytales Ever” by The Children’s Theatre of Hampton Roads, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 11:00 am, 110 West Finney Avenue, Suffolk. Come and see a show that you the audience helps create. With our improvisational troupe “Bucket of Monkeys,” you are guaranteed to see a one-of-a-kind performance that is interactive, engaging and hilarious. Great fun for all ages.
Sat, May 16 - Chesapeake Bay Reggae Fest, Mill Point Park, 11:00 am - 8:30 pm, 100 Eaton Street, Hampton. Formerly the Buckroe Beach Reggae Fest, this year musicians will be jammin’ on two stages at Mill Point Park. Enjoy great music and vendors including Tuff Lion and Carlton Livingston.http://www.cbreggaefest.com/
Sat, May 16 - LAVA Music Festival, Suffolk Executive Airport, Gates open at 12 noon, 1410 Airport Road, Suffolk. Join us for the First Annual Lava Music Festival! This is a family-friendly music festival and we welcome music lovers of all ages. Scheduled music acts include: Fitz And The Tantrums, Of Montreal, Mutemath, Robert Delong, Kishi Bashi, Cloud Nothings, A Great Big Pile of Leaves, Major And The Monbacks, and Wyteshayds. Ticket prices vary - see website: www.lavafestival.com
Sat, May 16 - Harmony Family Night, Second Calvary Baptist Church, 6 - 8:00 pm, 2930 Corpew Ave., Norfolk. Bring YOUR Family and Friends for fun and fellowship and to meet the 'Percusion Family’ of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, including 'play-a-long’, and 'instrument petting zoo’.
Sat, May 16 - Concert at the Fountain Plaza: “Legacy”, 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 16 - Bobbi & Helen School of Dance, Harrison Opera House, 7:00 pm, 160 West Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk. 48th Dance a la Carte Broadway Spectacular.
Sat, May 16 - Virginia Beach Chorale: Ahhh-Capella…And Then Some, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. The Virginia Beach Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Don Krudop, presents, “Ah-h-h-h…Capella… and Then Some”. A portion of this program includes beautiful arrangements of familiar songs performed a cappella - just the voices of the Chorale in tight-knit harmonies! The program features “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “Bridge Over Troubled Waters,” the theme from “Hawaii Five-0,” “America, the Beautiful,” “In the Still of the Night,” and many more!
Sat, May 16 - VA Arts Fest: Jackie Evancho, Chrysler Hall, 8:00 pm , 215 St Pauls Blvd., Norfolk. When, at age 10, Jackie Evancho stepped out onto the stage at the televised America’s Got Talent auditions, the purity and power of her voice blew the judges and the audience away. With a new album out and a full slate of touring performances set, this young star continues to wow audiences, who are charmed by her gifts and her growth as an artist.
Sat, May 16 - Balsam Range Bluegrass, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 8:00 pm, 110 West Finney Avenue, Suffolk. Adults $25 / VIP $35. This group of five outstanding acoustic musicians and singers from Haywood County, North Carolina, thoughtfully and respectfully adopted the name of a majestic range of mountains that surround part of their home county…where the Smokies meet the Blue Ridge…the BALSAM RANGE.
Sat, May 16 - Family Movies on the Lawn: “The Incredibles”, nTelos Wireless Pavilion, 8:00 pm, 16 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth. Bring the entire family and enjoy an evening under the stars. “The Incredibles” – a family of undercover superheroes, while trying to live the quiet suburban life, are forced into action to save the world. Rated-PG. Free admission and free parking. Gates open at 7 pm.
Sun, May 17 - “All the Best Fairytales Ever” by The Children’s Theatre of Hampton Roads, Meyera E Oberndorf Central Library Theatre, 2:00 pm, Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. Come and see a show that you the audience helps create. With our improvisational troupe “Bucket of Monkeys,” you are guaranteed to see a one-of-a-kind performance that is interactive, engaging and hilarious. Great fun for all ages.
Sun, May 17 - Sundays at Four Concert Series presents: Andrew Gonzalez, viola recital, Christ Episcopal Church, 4:00 pm, 111 S. Church Street in downtown Smithfield. Sundays at Four, Smithfield’s performing arts organization, will present Juilliard violist, Andrew Gonzalez, in recital at Christ Episcopal Church. Andrew performed for Sundays at Four previously in the “Terrific Teen” concert (2011), and is returning to the area to present this recital as a preview of the program he will play at the Tokyo International Viola Competition later this month. His program will include masterworks of the viola repertoire by Bach, Telemann, Schumann, Brahms, as well as the ever-lovely Arpeggione Sonata by Franz Schubert. Currently he is a master’s student at the famed Juilliard School in NYC, studying under the direction of world-renowned violists Michael Tree and Steven Tenenbom. His accompanist, Maxwell Foster, also a student at The Juilliard School in NYC, is a much sought-after performer and music educator. For further information call 757.375.9140.
Sun, May 17 - Virginia Symphony Orchestra presents PIXAR in Concert, City Center at Oyster Point, 6 - 8:30 pm, 700 Town Center Drive, Newport News. From the Toy Story trilogy to The Incredibles and UP, Pixar has forever impacted filmmaking and given audiences of all ages some of the most beloved characters in cinematic history. Now the VSO POPS presents Pixar in Concert, with visually stunning clips and memorable scores from each of Pixar’s movies, including their latest release, Brave, performed LIVE!
Sun, May 17 - 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 17 - VA Arts Fest: Anonymous 4, Christ & St. Luke’s Church, 7:00 pm, 560 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk. “Spellbinding…no accompaniment, no amplification and no fancy staging. It’s just four rarefied voices — pure, simple and stunning” (Denver Post). Making their farewell tour after 25 years of critically acclaimed, classical chart-topping performances, this extraordinary ensemble blends celestial sound and historical scholarship in performances of music that spans centuries. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear this beloved group in one of their final performances!
Tue, May 19 - VA Arts Fest: 'Pilobolus’, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Over their more than 40-year history, this inimitable company has created an art form all its own, while collaborating with artists from the alt-rock band OK Go to children’s writer Maurice Sendak to magicians Penn and Teller. The only common threads among the scores of works they have created is the absolute originality of each, and the commitment to showcasing the marvels of the human body in motion. They have enlivened the Oscars, done commercials for the Super Bowl, and blown away audiences around the world.
Wed, May 20 - Virginia Repertory Theatre presents “Treasure Island”, Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall, 10:30 am, 601 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg. Enjoy this Faithful retelling of an American classic novel. Follow Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver on an adventure of pirates and treasure. (Most appreciated by Grades 2 – 8)
Wed, May 20 - Lunch in Time, Airborne: The Invasion of Europe in WWII, Hampton History Museum, 12:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Join Col. Ed Shames for “Airborne: the invasion of Europe during World War Two.” Shames was a member of Easy Company dramatized in Steven Spielberg’s epic HBO mini-series “Band of Brothers.” He experienced combat in some of the most fierce fighting in the Second World War; From parachuting into German occupied Normandy on D Day with the 101st Airborne division to the victory of Market Garden, to the bloody stand at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. Free and open to the public. Bring a bag lunch. 757-727-1610
Wed, May 20 - Concerts at the Point Presents: Andy Grammer, Town Point Park, 5 - 10:00 pm, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. From hustling street performer on Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade to Platinum-selling recording artist, it seems like just yesterday that ANDY GRAMMER was discovered by Steve Greenberg and signed to S-Curve Records. With his 2011 self-titled debut album, Grammer became the first male pop star in a decade, since John Mayer in 2002, to reach the Top 10 at Adult Pop Radio on his first two singles, “Keep Your Head Up” and “Fine By Me,” certified Platinum and Gold respectively, selling more than 1.5 million downloads combined.
Wed, May 20 - Front Porch Music Series: Urban Hill, Hampton History Museum, 6 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. A Tidewater, Virginia Blues Band which plays an entertaining & danceable mix of roots rock, R&B, boogie, blues, original music and country. Formed as the culmination of efforts by contemporary blues guitarist and vocalist Paul Urban and the “real deal” blues guitarist and vocalist Lathan “Pudgee” Hill.
Wed, May 20 - Virginia Health Services Summer Concert Series: 'Right On Band’, 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, May 20 - VA Arts Fest: 'Cantus’, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 8:00 pm, Portsmouth. The nine-member men’s vocal ensemble Cantus is known worldwide for its trademark warmth and blend and its engaging performances of music ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century.
Wed, May 20 - 'Snarky Puppy’, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Brooklyn, New York-based Snarky Puppy is an instrumental fusion band featuring a collective of nearly 40 musicians, referred to as “The Fam.” Created by Grammy Award-winning bassist, composer and producer Michael League, and formed in Denton, Texas, in 2004, Snarky Puppy incorporates a wide variety of instruments into their music, such as guitars, pianos, keyboards, woodwinds, brass, percussion and strings. The band released their debut album, The Only Constant, in 2006; their latest album is 2014’s We Like It Here.
Thu, May 21 - VA Arts Fest: Coffee Concert IV, Williamsburg Winery, 10:30 am, Lake Powell Rd., Williamsburg. André-Michel Schub, piano, and the Virginia Arts Festival Chamber Players. This is chamber music as it was meant to be heard: the communion of gifted artists in an intimate, beautiful setting, among music lovers and friends.
Thu, May 21 - Charles Barker Automotive presents: David Broza - Live in Concert, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 7:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Israeli superstar David Broza has been considered one of the most dynamic and vibrant performers in the singer/songwriter world. His charismatic and energetic performances have brought to worldwide audiences, a fusion of the three different countries in which he was raised: Israel, Spain, and England, filling concert halls with his famous guitar playing, ranging from flamenco flavored rhythmic and percussion techniques, to whirlwind finger picking, to a signature rock and roll sound.
Thu, May 21 - VA Arts Fest: 'Cantus’, Bruton Parish Episcopal Church, 7:30 pm, Williamsburg. The nine-member men’s vocal ensemble Cantus is known worldwide for its trademark warmth and blend and its engaging performances of music ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century.
Thu, May 21 - Phoebus Film Club Series: American Graffiti, The American Theatre, 7:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. American Graffiti became the third most popular movie of 1973 (after The Exorcist and The Sting), establishing the reputations of Lucas (whose next film would be Star Wars) and his young cast, and furthering the onset of soundtrack-driven, youth-oriented movies.
FARMERS’ MARKETS
Thu, May 7 - 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 9 - Yorktown Market Day, Mother’s Day Weekend, 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
Sat, May 9 - 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 9 - 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 9 - St. Paul’s 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 9 - 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 9 - 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. Opening day will include live music, entertainment and kiddie fun! 757.514.4130
Sat, May 9 - Smithfield Farmers’ Market “Mother’s Day Market”, Every Sat 9:00 am until 12:00 noon, the Bank of Southside Virginia parking lot, 115 Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. 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 9 - 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/
Wed, May 13 - 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, May 14 - 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.
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