Local Events for Tidewater Virginia

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 - 8:30 pm during the week, and 2 - 8:30 pm on the weekends until further notice, 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. 



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 - Ready 2 Fight, Chesapeake Conference Center, 6:00 pm, 700 Conference Center Drive, Chesapeake. 757 Fighting Promotions presents: Ready 2 Fight. Don’t miss a night of great entertainment and exciting fights. With a Welterweight 4 Man Title Tournament with Freddie Henry, Damon Minor, Brett Barney, and Chris Gardner. A Heavyweight “Shut up and Fight” title grudge match between Frank Small and Donte Stith… with more exciting fights. With MC the incomparable Giovanni Lemm, the always beautiful Eiryne Mitchell, ring card girl and DJ Shane Graham… FOOD, BEER, and Concessions will be available… Bringing Mixed Martial Arts to Chesapeake!!! Tickets available for purchasing at 757 Boxing Club and Fitness located in Chesapeake and online by  http://www.localmmatickets.com/event/UA-757-Fighting-Promotions-Ready-II-Fight-1952.html

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/Sat, Jun 5/6 - The Common Wealth, Scope Arena, 10:00 am, 201 East Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk. The Common Wealth fighting game tournament is a dream brought together by a conglomerate of Virginia FGC organizers and players to progress the growth of the gaming world and our community as a whole. Together we bring the events we do every week to a much larger scale such as TOTFC, Lucky 7 and 8 series, Smash Weeklies, and NRS Weeklies. All and all we’re here to offer the community a place to play, a place compete, and a place to have fun.


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 atwww.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 - National Trails Day at York River State Park, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, 9801 York River Park Road, Williamsburg. Celebrate the outdoors by hiking the miles of multi-purpose and hiking specific trails along Taskinas Creek and the York River. We have a full slate of ranger guided activities to enjoy. Help maintain the shoreline with our Clean The Bay Day event.  

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 atknb@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 - World Oceans Day, The Mariners’ Museum, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. Please join us for a special day filled with ocean-themed family activities, film screenings, guest speakers and other surprises! World Oceans Day events will be free with admission to the Museum. 

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 - National Trails Day at Waller Mill Park, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm, 901 Airport Road, Williamsburg. the Williamsburg Parks and Recreation Department will be teaming with the Williamsburg Fire Department and Williamsburg Police Department to host an event designed to teach people about Outdoor Safety and Wilderness First Aid and Emergency Response. Two sessions, 1st starting at 10 am, and 2nd at 12 Noon.

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 ortsneadgolf@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 - Maritime Mondays, The Mariners’ Museum, 10 - 11:30 am, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. Join us Monday Mornings at The Mariners’ Museum for a morning of fun and engaging learning activities for children ages 18 months to rising 5th grade. For more information, please visit  http://www.marinersmuseum.org/maritimemondays or call (757)596-2222.

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 


Tue, Jun 9 - 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 PCT. merchants.


Wed, Jun 10 - DVS Veterans Benefits Service Office Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, TCC – Chesapeake Campus, 10:00 am, 1428 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Chesapeake’s new Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) Veterans Benefits Service Office at TCC – Chesapeake Campus.http://www.cityofchesapeake.net/government/City-Departments/Departments/city-manager/veterans-field-office.htm

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


Fri, Jun 12 - STEM Robotics Challenge, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. Over 700 students from 55+ VBCPS elementary, middle and high schools have constructed 400 plus robots that will compete in the challenge. (757) 648-6180 | http://www.vbschools.com/TCE/STEM.asp

Fri, Jun 12 - “Cookie Happy Hour”, The Isle of Wight County Museum, 4 - 8:00 pm, 103 Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. It’s National Peanut Butter Cookie Day. Decompress from the work week, and start your weekend off right with a little history and a sweet treat. The museum is open late! For more information call 757.356.1223

Fri, Jun 12 - Summer Solstice Open House, West Ghent/Chelsea, 5 - 9:00 pm, Chelsea Business District along Orapax Street and Clairmont Avenue, Norfolk. Neighborhood Jam * Live Music * Refreshments * Art * Antiques * Breads * Craft Beer and much more…


Fri/Sat, Jun 12/13 - Khedive Shrine Annual Rodeo 2015, Gates Open 5:00 pm; Show Starts 8:00 pm, Khedive Temple Greenbrier, 645 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake. The Rodeo is a Professional Championship Rodeo sanctioned by the Southern Rodeo Association. There will be calf roping, bucking horses, barrel racing, bull riding, and the Rodeo Clowns. There will be a special area for the children to play along with plenty of food and your favorite beverage. Tickets are on sale at the Khedive Shrine Center.  (757) 420-4510


Fri, Jun 12 thru Sep 20 - Butterfly House Exhibit, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk. The enclosed house provides an unbelievable opportunity to observe butterflies as they circle and land on their favorite nectar flowers providing guaranteed amazement and educational opportunities. It’s the perfect complement to the 2.5 acre Bristow Butterfly Garden and the giant Butterfly Maze. Included with regular Garden admission.


Sat, Jun 13 - Life’s a Beach Triathlon, Buckroe Beach, All Day, North First Street, Hampton. The Life’s A Beach swim is 200 yards of “Almost Anything Goes,” with racers allowed to use boogie boards, swim fins, mask and snorkels, water wings, and almost anything else to help them feel comfortable and have fun. The bike portion of the race is only five miles and is for fat tire bikes only—beach cruisers and mountain bikes—as some courses may actually involve stretches of beach riding. The two-mile beach run is laid back and includes some of the Life’s A Beach challenges—obstacles to break up the run in a fun way. $55-$70 Registration Fee. http://www.lifesabeachtriathlon.com/ 

Sat, Jun 13 - 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 appreciated.  http://www.hofflercreek.org/

Sat, Jun 13 - Guided Walking Tour of Church Street, 10:30 am, the Isle of Wight County Museum, 103 Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. Join us as we venture for a stroll down Church Street to explore the history of our fascinating area! 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 13 - Remembrance Day at Buckroe Beach, 10:30 am - 4:00 pm, North First Street, Hampton. Awareness and remembrance for those who died during the Middle Passage of the slave trade. The program will include traditional African drumming, songs, dance, poetry, historical presentations and a traditional African libation. Attendees are asked to wear white clothing for the ceremony and to bring flowers. Hosted by the Sankofa Project; additional sponsors are Nserewa Adorned, the Hampton History Museum, and the City of Hampton Parks & Recreation Department. Free and open to the public. 757-816-1579

Sat, Jun 13 - My Little Pony in Hampton: Horses and Friendship, Hampton History Museum, Drop in anytime between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Join us as we discover how horses shaped Hampton and how ponies continue to teach us today through the popular television show My Little Pony; Friendship is Magic. Explore the “Elements of Harmony” through the lens of Hampton’s historical events. Have a galloping good time with activities that highlight Hampton’s honesty, kindness, laughter, generosity and loyalty. It’ll be off-the-hoof fun. We hope everypony can make it! Activities are free and open to the public. 757-727-1610

Sat, Jun 13 - 2nd Saturday Art Walk, Downtown Hampton, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, various locations in downtown Hampton. 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. The Crowne Plaza hotel is always a good place to start your walk or just come down, browse, and see what you find. http://www.downtownhampton.com/

Sat, Jun 13 - Summer Celebration Wine Festival, Lee Hall Mansion, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, 163 Yorktown Road, Newport News. The late spring splendor of Lee Hall Mansion’s beautiful grounds provide the setting for the Annual Summer Celebration Wine Festival.  The finest vintages from Virginia’s best wineries combine with the live music, exquisite food, and unique craft vendors to make this one of the Peninsula’s most popular events. 757-888-3371

Sat, Jun 13 - African-American Heritage Society Fish Fry Fundraiser, 1 - 5:00 pm, the Community Center (Parks & Recreation), 205 Enos Farm Drive, Dendron. Join in the celebration of Juneteenth at the Surry County African-American Heritage Society’s Fish Fry Fundraising Event. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 per person. Call 294-3044 for more information. To learn more about Juneteenth:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth

Sat, Jun 13 - Ranger Stations: Navigation, 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, Jun 13 - Red, White & Brew Wine & Beer Fest, Virginia Zoo, 2:30 - 5:30 pm, & 7 - 10:00 pm, 3500 Granby St., Norfolk. Drink the District is heading back to the Virginia Zoo for Red, White & Brew, a patriotic celebration featuring more than 100 beer and wine tastings, the area’s finest food trucks, live entertainment, a pie eating contest and more! Sessions begin at 2:30 and 7 p.m. Pre-sale tickets start at $39, and designated driver tickets are available for $10 each. Visit www.DrinktheDistrict.com for more information.

Sat, Jun 13 - Home and Away Opening Reception, World Trade Center, 6 - 8:00 pm, 101 West Main St., Norfolk. A joint exhibition by Virginia Van Horn & Monica Nydam at the Offsite Gallery located on the 1st floor of the World Trade Center. Virginia Van Horn is a local artist and instructor of the Visual Arts Program at the Governor’s School for the Arts in Norfolk, VA. Monica Nydam is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art and Design. 

Sat, Jun 13 - 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 'Colonel Bruce and the Madrid Express’.www.hamptonblockparty.com

Sat, Jun 13 - Moonlit Journey, Paradise Creek Nature Park, 8:00 pm, 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth. Experience paradise under the light of the moon.  The nature park is magical after hours.  Listen for bats and owls, explore the skies with Back Bay Astronomers and watch for the wetlands night-fishing birds. Registration is required. $5 per person – Free for Elizabeth River Project members. 757-399-7487 |http://www.paradisecreeknaturepark.com 


Sat/Sun, Jun 13/14 - Fourth Annual Tall Ships At Cape Charles Festival. Historic tall ships, sloops and schooners will once again grace Cape Charles Town Harbor to Hospitality. This is a rare opportunity to get up close and personal as you explore the decks and meet the costumed crews of magnificent tall ships and encounter roving pirates, costumed re-enactors and all kinds of family fun throughout our historic town and harbor. Enjoy delectable food, refreshing beverages, arts, crafts and collectibles as well as music and entertainment. http://www.tallshipscapecharles.com/


Sat, Jun 13 thru Sep 7 - Young Architects: Designing the Future, Children’s Museum of Virginia, 221 High Street, Portsmouth. A hands-on interactive exhibit developed by the Children’s Museum of Cleveland opens in the changing gallery. Geared toward toddlers through grade schoolers, Young Architects invites children (and their grown-ups too) to play, discover, act, and be inspired. Included with Museum admission.http://www.childrensmuseumva.com/


Sun, Jun 14 - The 2015 Norfolk Namesakes Tour of Historic Elmwood Cemetery, 10 - 11:30 am, 238 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk. 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. 757-510-5879

Sun, Jun 14 - 2nd Sundays Williamsburg Art & Music Festival, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Outdoors on Prince George Street, Downtown 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.

Sun, Jun 14 - Float-a-Rama, Bayside Recreation Center, 1 - 4:00 pm, 4500 First Court Road, Virginia Beach. Join us in the pool for a day of huge, fun floats! Enjoy Claw Daddy, Splat!, Sky Totter and Space Mountain. Membership or day pass needed, but no additional cost. Open to all ages, but those age 9 & under must be directly supervised by someone age 16 or older. (757) 385-0400


Mon, Jun 15 - Maritime Mondays, The Mariners’ Museum, 10 - 11:30 am, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. Join us Monday Mornings at The Mariners’ Museum for a morning of fun and engaging learning activities for children ages 18 months to rising 5th grade. For more information, please visit  http://www.marinersmuseum.org/maritimemondays or call (757)596-2222.

Mon, Jun 15 - 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 16 - 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 16 - MOCA Nights with Eats the Streets 757 & Bonfire Magazine, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 5 - 9:00 pm, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach. Make it a MOCA Night! See it! Hear it! Speak it! Sing it! Eat it! Drink it! Third Tuesday of the month. FREE admission. Each MOCA NIGHT offers different experiences for visitors including open-mic performances, conversations gallery tours led by educators, hands-on art-making, grown-up scavenger hunts and a cash bar in our Atrium. MOCA Nights now features a 757 Eat the Streets Food Truck Rodeo and event sponsor Bonfire Magazine who will bring live music and other community partners to “celebrate living a full and rich life in Hampton Roads.” Come share your words, thoughts and music to inspire in an open and supportive environment. Open Mic Sign-up starts at 6:30pm or in advance on the Facebook event page.


Tue, Jun 16 thru Sep 6 - The Great Frame Up, Norfolk Botanical Garden, All Day, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk. The Great Frame Up interactive exhibit is included with Garden admission. Tagged photos will appear at the Chrysler Museum of Art as part of the exhibition The Artist’s Garden: American Impressionism and the Garden Movement, 1887–1920. Look for 20 frames placed throughout the Norfolk Botanical Garden landscape June 16 – September 6. Go on a scavenger hunt and find them all. Take a selfie, a group photo or a beauty Garden shot Framed Up. Share your masterpiece with the rest of the world by using the hashtag #NorfolkBlooms on your favorite social media sites. 


Wed, Jun 17 - 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 17 - Ynot Wednesdays: 'The Fuzz Band’, 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. 

Wed, Jun 17 - World Class Wednesdays, Peninsula Town Center, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Town Square, Hampton. A weekly world class wine celebration in Town Square featuring live entertainment, food, wine, art, luxury automobiles and more. Scheduled every Wednesday (thru Sep 16) and hosted by Bonfire Magazine, Tysinger & Peninsula Town Center, this weekly event is designed to provide the ultimate in outdoor shopping and dining experiences. 


Thu, Jun 18 - 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 18 - Third Thursday, Chrysler Museum of Art, at the Museum from 5:00 pm, at the Glass Studio from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. In Huber Court, it’s time for some #ChryslerConnections. All the people who have been wearing our Charlotte’s Web-inspired buttons all around town will have a chance to meet up, mix and mingle, and make their connections in person, Can you find who is wearing your button? Can the person you’re wearing find you? Enjoy live music by DJP and MrT, a photo booth, and an exhibition talk by artist Charlotte Potter and Barry Curator of Glass Diane Wright. Wear your button to get a free drink ticket to the cash bar. At the Glass Studio, our glass sculpting workshop guest instructors Randy Walker and Ross Richmond will put on a show called Magical Nature, with live music by RVA’s favorite reggae band, Antero. Third Thursday is free for Museum Members and students with current ID, $5 for all others.

Thu, Jun 18 - ArtVentures Summer Kickoff Party, Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, 101 Museum Drive, Newport News. School’s out for summer! Bring the whole family out to PFAC for a fun night out, featuring live entertainment by Rainbow Puppets, games, live sketching by artist Walt Taylor and food for purchase from Pizza Bella Vista food truck. We’ll also be previewing some of the art activities that will be featured in our Summer ArtVentures camps! Admission is free. 


Thu-Sun, Jun 18-21 - MOCA: Boardwalk Art Show, Thu Noon - 6:00 pm, Fri-Sun 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Come join us for a fun time with family and friends enjoying fine art, great food and live entertainment. With more than 350,000 visitors and $2 million in art sales annually, the Boardwalk Art Show & Festival is ranked among the top 50 best fine art & design shows in the nation by Sunshine artist magazine. The jewel of the show is the Boardwalk Beach Club, an 80’ tented space along the boardwalk for individuals who want to celebrate a special day. Beach Club guests enjoy valet parking, open bar, unparalleled lunch service by Steinhilber’s, lovely shaded seating, private bathrooms and beautiful views of the ocean.



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. 


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, Jun 5 thru Jun 28 - 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 - D-Day Veterans Reading at Chrysler Museum, Norfolk. The Veterans Writing Project, Hampton Roads Veterans Writing Project, and Chrysler Museum of Art are partnering to put on a special D-Day veterans reading event. The reading will feature the work of Ron Capps, founder of the Veterans Writing Project and author of “Seriously Not All Right”, as well local veterans from the Hampton Roads Veterans Writing Group. 

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. 43 years since the veteran performer and songwriting legend signed his first solo recording contract, Joel continues to hold his status as one of most celebrated and admired recording artists in the world. Enjoy an evening of unparalleled entertainment as he performs hit after hit, touching the audience in a way only Billy Joel can.


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! 

Sun, Jun 7 - Big Bands on the Bay: 'The Top Hats Orchestra’, 7 - 9:00 pm, Ocean View Beach Park, Norfolk. End the weekend with a sunset celebration on the Chesapeake Bay.  Guests are invited down to the Gazebo at Ocean View Beach Park for live Big Band music and dancing. Welcome the stars every Sunday night running through September 6. 


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 - Art + Words, Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 6:00 pm, 101 Museum Drive, Newport News. FREE. Area poetry lovers are invited to share their original works or old favorites at this free event, offered on the second Thursday of every month. 

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’.

Thu, Jun 11 - Music by the Bay Fort Monroe Summer Concerts: USAF Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble, 7:00 pm, Continental Park, Ft. Monroe, Hampton. Bring your chairs, blankets and picnics and enjoy this special opening night of the Music by the Bay summer concert series which features military band music every Thursday through August 27. Exhibits and activities begin at 6:00pm and the concert by TRADOC Band will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. Large groups welcome. Drop-off at Continental Park, bus parking at Outlook Beach parking lot. Free parking onsite. 251-2752


Fri, Jun 12 - 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 12 - Fridays @ The Fountain, City Center at Oyster Point, 5 - 9:00 pm, Fountain Plaza, Town Center Drive, Newport News. Begin your weekend here. Join us for the City Center Friday Concerts by the best bands in the region. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free Admission. Free Parking. Food and beverages available for purchase. Featured tonight are 'Fuzz Band’ with Black, White & Blues!

Fri, Jun 12 - Movies & More Series: “Back to the Future”, Chesapeake City Park, 6:00 pm - until?, 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake. Free and Open to the Public. Chesapeake’s “Movies & More” Series this Friday will totally take you back to the 1980s and have you “Rock Around The Clock” with the 1950s. Come in your best 1980s or 1950s throwback costume or dress and have a righteous time with our throwback music with Astro DJs, feel like your speeding back to the future in our G-force ride, and test your knowledge of 80s/50s pop culture in our Radical 80s tent or 50s Hot Rod tent. Activities include: Astro DJs, Face Painting, Inflatables, Lawn games, G-force Ride, Food Trucks with concessions are on-site for purchase. Finally, settle in on a blanket or chair and watch “Back to the Future” (Rated PG) from the Bagley stage lawn. Gates open at 6 pm, and movie starts at 8:15 pm. (757) 382-6411

Fri, Jun 12 - 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, Jun 12 - 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 12 - Firehouse Bluegrass Benefit Concert: 'Solid Rock Bluegrass Gospel Band’, 7:30 pm, Fire Station 10, 15020 Carrollton Blvd. (Route 17), Carrollton. Band members Butch Bunn, Joe Drumright, Rob Green, Sam Hyde, Caleb Hyde and Isaac Hyde specialize in gospel bluegrass with some of the best vocals and instrumental skills. Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department offers its monthly “Firehouse Bluegrass” music benefit concert at Fire Station-10. Admission is $5. Proceeds benefit the volunteer fire/rescue service of Carrollton, Smithfield, and northern Suffolk, Va. Fire Station-10 is located on Route 17 between the Crittenden and James River Bridges. Hot dogs and soft drinks are available for purchase. Please bring your own chair. For further information call (757) 613-6183 or visit www.carrolltonfiredept.org

Fri, Jun 12 - Smithfield Friday Night Summer Concert Series: “Brackish Water”, 8:00 pm, the Gazebo Stage in front of the Smithfield Times, 228 Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. Enjoy an evening of Folk & Bluegrass music. Concerts are free. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a summer evening in Genuine Smithfield. For further information call 757.357.3288

Fri, Jun 12 - Rascal Flatts, American Idol’s Scotty McCreery and The Voice’s RaeLynn, Farm Bureau Live, 8:00 pm, Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Multiple award winners Rascal Flatts are celebrated across the USA for their electrifying live shows. Now, they hook up with two of Country’s rising stars to bring us the Riot Tour! Tickets are available now!


Fri-Sun, Jun 12-14 - Sandstock: A Tribute to Rock & Roll, On the beach at 24th Street, 6 - 11:00 pm, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. a beach-inspired variation on “Woodstock.”  National and regional tribute artists who cover performers from The Who to Van Halen to Led Zeppelin will crank out hit after hit on two beach stages at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! All performances, which are free to the public, will be held on “dueling” stages on the beach at 24th Street, adjacent to the 24th Street Park. See more at:http://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/sandstock-tribute-rock-roll#sthash.FjKpiM6p.dpuf


Sat, Jun 13 - Symphony Air Show: 'Flying Proms’, Virginia Beach Aviation Museum, gates open at 3:00 pm, concert begins at 7:00 pm, ending with a spectacular fireworks finale, 1341 Princess Anne Rd., Pungo, Virginia Beach. In England, The Flying Proms is a beloved tradition that showcases the beauty of vintage aircraft flying maneuvers accompanied by live music performed by a symphony orchestra. This unique show comes to the United States, courtesy of the Military Aviation Museum. We are pleased to have Symphonicity as the orchestral partner for the 2015 Flying Proms. The first half of the evening’s entertainment will feature music from movies and television featuring some of the museum’s rare aircraft in flight. The second half will feature the symphony playing patriotic music culminating with a fireworks display by Zambelli Fireworks. (757) 721-7767

Sat, Jun 13 - Concert at the Fountain Plaza: 'BJ Griffin & the Galaxy Groove’, 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 13 - Fort Monroe concert: USAF Langley Winds, 7:00 pm, Fort Monroe Theater, Hampton. Exhibits and activities begin at 6:00pm and the concert by TRADOC Band will begin promptly at 7 pm. Large groups welcome. Drop-off at Continental Park, bus parking at Outlook Beach parking lot. Free parking onsite. Free and open to the public. 251-2752

Sat, Jun 13 - Train, The Fray, & Matt Nathanson, Farm Bureau Live, 8:00 pm, Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Farm Bureau Live are thrilled to announce the arrival of Train with their Picasso at the Wheel Tour. With support from piano pop rockers The Fray and singer songwriter extraordinaire Matt Nathanson, this will be a night to remember! As a special treat, Train will set up the “Patcast Tailgate Tent” in the parking lot of each venue until doors open, and inside the show after. The tent will have a DJ spinning classic rock tunes, and fans will have the opportunity to record shoutouts to be broadcast in upcoming “Patcasts”! Plus, ticket upgrade giveaways and the chance you could even meet Train lead singer Pat Monahan himself! 


Sun, Jun 14 - 17th Annual Phelps Brothers Music Festival, Lakeside Park, 12 - 6:00 pm, 1441 Bainbridge Boulevard, Chesapeake. Free and Open to the Public. This annual festival celebrates the music careers of local legends Norman, Willie, & Earl Phelps. They have starred on stage, screen, radio, television, and recording throughout their careers. We will have musical instruments and a pictorial history on display for your enjoyment. Musical guest will be announced at a later date. Be sure to bring a lawn chair. Concessions will be available for purchase. (757) 467-2149 |http://phelpsbrothers.tripod.com/

Sun, Jun 14 - Movie in the Pool: “Big Hero 6”, Great Neck Recreation Center, 2 - 4:00 pm, 2521 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach. Enjoy a special feature while floating in the pool. Membership or day pass needed, but no additional cost. Open to all ages, but those age 9 & under must be directly supervised by someone age 16 or older. (757) 385-5940

Sun, Jun 14 - Music and Medicine Mini-Lecture Concert, Attucks Theatre, 3:00 pm, 1010 Church Street, Norfolk. Sentara Music and Medicine Center cordially invites you to attend a “Music and Medicine Mini-Lecture Concert” beginning at 3:00 pm, with a reception at 4:30 pm Special guests, including Prisca Benoit (French Concert Pianist and Artist-in-Residence), Vahn Armstrong (Concert Master, Virginia Symphony), Chuck Woodward (Director, Virginia Chorale), and Dr. Kamal Chémali (Sentara Neurologist), will present a program of works by Beethoven, Schubert and Debussy. Free and open to the public. RSVPs are appreciated. Please call 1-800-SENTARA (1-800-736-8272) by Fri, June 12

Sun, Jun 14 - Concert at the Fountain Plaza: 'Frank Sings Frank’, 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, Jun 14 - Big Bands on the Bay: 'The Khedive Notables Dance Band’, 7 - 9:00 pm, Ocean View Beach Park, Norfolk. End the weekend with a sunset celebration on the Chesapeake Bay.  Guests are invited down to the Gazebo at Ocean View Beach Park for live Big Band music and dancing. Welcome the stars every Sunday night running through September 6. 

Sun, Jun 14 - Movies on Prince George: “Maleficent”, 7 - 9:30 pm, Merchants’ Square Williamsburg. Enjoy FREE movies each summer Sunday evening outdoors on Prince George Street. Movies start on June 14 and run through August. Brought to you by Blue Talon Bistro with help from the City of Williamsburg, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and local businesses. Movies are free and start at dusk. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.


Mon, Jun 15 - Music and Medicine Mini-Lecture Concert, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 5:30 pm, 110 West Finney Avenue, Downtown Suffolk. Sentara Music and Medicine Center cordially invites you to attend a “Music and Medicine Mini-Lecture Concert” at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts on Monday, June 15, 2015, beginning at 5:30 pm, with a reception at 7:00 pm. Special guests, including Prisca Benoit (French Concert Pianist and Artist-in-Residence), Vahn Armstrong (Concert Master, Virginia Symphony), Chuck Woodward (Director, Virginia Chorale), and Dr. Kamal Chémali (Sentara Neurologist), will present a program of works by Beethoven, Schubert and Debussy. Free and open to the public. RSVPs are appreciated. Please call 1-800-SENTARA (1-800-736-8272) by Fri, June 12


Tue, Jun 16 - Huey Lewis and The News in concert, nTelos Wireless Pavilion, 7:00 pm, 16 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth. Huey Lewis and The News are truly one of America’s great rock & roll bands. As they enter their 36th year together, their contagious brand of music has outlasted countless trends, and is as fresh today as ever.


Wed, Jun 17 - ’Under a Simple Oak: The Rise of Hampton University - Lunch in Time Lecture, Hampton History Museum, 12 - 1:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Lecture and Book Signing by Historian Veronica A. Davis. Free and open to the public. 757-727-1610

Wed, Jun 17 - Ynot Wednesdays Free summer concert series: 'The Fuzz Band’, 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 17 - Front Porch Music Series: 'The Delvers’, Hampton History Museum, 6 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. The Delvers perform an eclectic blend of swing, blues, roots country, rock, jazz and Americana. The members have been making music together in various incarnations both casual and professional for more than 25 years. They feature a song list ranging from Gershwin to the Grateful Dead. Museum members free, non-members $5. 757-727-1610

Wed, Jun 17 - Virginia Health Services Summer Concert Series: 'Slapnation’, 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 17 - 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 18 - Thursdays by the Lake: 'Borderline Crazy’, 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 'Mark Roberts Band’.

Thu, Jun 18 - Music by the Bay Fort Monroe Summer Concerts: TRADOC Band Rhythm Project, 7:00 pm, Continental Park, Ft. Monroe, Hampton. Bring your chairs, blankets and picnics and enjoy this special opening night of the Music by the Bay summer concert series which features military band music every Thursday through August 27. Exhibits and activities begin at 6:00pm and the concert by TRADOC Band will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. Large groups welcome. Drop-off at Continental Park, bus parking at Outlook Beach parking lot. Free and open to the public. Free parking onsite. 251-2752


Fri, Jun 19 - T.G.I.F. Summer Concert Series: Slap Nation, 6 - 9:30 pm, Constant’s Wharf Park & Marina, 100 E. Constance Road, Suffolk. Join your neighbors at Constant’s Wharf Park & Marina for the TGIF Summer Concert Series in Suffolk. Enjoy this free and family-friendly event in the park, as Slap Nation plays a variety of hits and kids enjoy the children’s area. Our aim is to get you out of your seat and enjoy your Friday night! Free and open to the public. 757.514.7267



FARMERS’ MARKETS

Sat, Jun 6 - 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, Jun 6 - 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, Jun 6 - 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, Jun 6 - 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, Jun 6 - 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, Jun 6 - 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, 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. 

Sat, Jun 6 - 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 10 - 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 11 - 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.

Wed, Jun 17 - Carrollton Farmers’ Market, 3 to 6:00 pm, Old Point National Bank, off Hwy 17 in the Food Lion parking lot, Carrollton. A selection of food vendors from the Smithfield Farmers Market, with produce, meat, eggs, honey, plants, food trucks and more. For further information call 757.375.3031


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