Local Tidewater Virginia Events

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 to 7 pm they are open to bikers! Regular Garden admission applies.

 Now thru July - BOGO Kayak Rentals at Munden Point Park, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, 2001 Pefley Lane, Virginia Beach. Each Weekday in July Rent a kayak at Munden Point Park for one hour ($12) and receive a second hour free! You are at the heart of what we do, which is why we want to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month with you this July! Learn more ways to celebrate at VBgov.com/July  (757) 426-5296

 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 Jul 31 - d'Artists Show, OKAY SPARK, 801 Boush St., Norfolk. The d'ARTists are pleased to announce a group exhibition at OKAY SPARK Gallery in Norfolk.

 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.

 Now 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.

 Now 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/

 Now 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.
 

 Thu, Jul 2 - 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, thru July - Throwback Thursdays at Virginia Beach Recreation Centers, 6:00 am - 9:30 pm, City-wide. Every Thursday in July enjoy all of the amenities of our recreation centers with throwback pricing! Purchase a day pass for just $1! Must be used on day of purchase. We’re also offering $2 one-hour group fitness classes on Thursdays in July at all of our rec centers. Get fit for less with Throwback Thursdays! Membership or day pass required. You are at the heart of what we do, which is why we want to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month with you this July! Learn more ways to celebrate at VBgov.com/July  |  contact@VBPRF.org  (757) 385-1100

 Thu, Jul 2 - “Shipwrecks & Ghost Lore”: A Virginia Beach Ghostwalk, The Old Coast Guard Station, Tue & Thu evenings, 7:30 pm,  overlooking the Atlantic Ocean along the Boardwalk at 24th Street, Virginia Beach. Evening walking program. Join a costumed interpreter as they bring to life true accounts and local legends of shipwrecks, ghosts, pirates and witches. Tours last 60-90 minutes. Tickets $12 Adult, $5 Child (ages 6-12). Reservations appreciated. Contact the museum Program Director at 757.422.1587
 
 
 Fri/Sat, Jul 3/4 - Portsmouth First Events: Celebrated the First Weekend of each month

 Fri, Jul 3 - 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, Jul 3 - Concert in the Courtyard featuring Sharkophogus, 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, Jul 3 - First Weekend Event: Dinner & A Drive-in Movie “American Graffiti”, High Street and Portside, Downtown Portsmouth. Relive the early 60’s with “classic car cruisin” along Downtown High Street from 5 pm to 9 pm. Enjoy dining in your favorite Olde Towne Restaurant with dinner specials are available at these participating restaurants: Griffs of Olde Towne, The Bier Garden, P-Town Baron’s and Roger Brown’s and Humboldt Steel. Parking on High Street will be available for classic cars during these hours. Afterwards, a gathering of classic cars will rendezvous at the Portside Park for a Drive-In style movie, and enjoy the George Lucas classic film “American Graffiti.” So bring your blankets and lawn chairs and make it a classic Olde Towne summer night! Gates at the movie open at 8:45 pm. Movie starts at 9:30 pm at the Portside Park next to Tidewater Yacht & Crawford Parkway.

 Sat, Jul 4 - 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, Jul 4 - Patriots Day / 4th of July Celebration: World War II Patriotism in Portsmouth! Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, 10:00 am, 2 High Street, Portsmouth. Celebrate America’s independence 1940s style. Learn about life on the home front in World War II Portsmouth. Sign up to become a W.A.V.E., fly a target kite, or learn how to make a mock apple pie. Live 1940s music throughout the day, plus swing dancing demonstrations and beginner’s lessons. Free.  http://www.PortsmouthNavalShipYardMuseum.com

 
 Fri, Jul 3 - Free Fishing Fridays, Little Island Park, 5:30 am - 9:00 pm, 3820 S Sandpiper Road, Virginia Beach. Free Fishing Fridays at Little Island Fishing Pier every Friday in July. Buy one pier entrance fee ($8) and get a second entrance for free!  You are at the heart of what we do, which is why we want to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month with you this July! Learn more ways to celebrate at VBgov.com/July | (757) 426-0013

 Fri, Jul 3 - Fourth of July, Colonial Williamsburg, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Williamsburg. Celebrate the anniversary of the nation's birth in the Revolutionary City! Join Colonial Williamsburg for a special militia muster. Enjoy a salute to the 13 original states, featuring music performed by the Fifes and Drums, flags of each state, the firing of muskets and cannon. The day concludes with fireworks visible from both Market Square and Palace Green.

 Fri, Jul 3 - 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, Jul 3 - 4th of July Fireworks in downtown Smithfield, Clontz Park, 400 North Church Street, Downtown Smithfield. Sponsored by the Isle of Wight County Department of Parks & Recreation. For more information call 757.357.5959.

 Fri, Jul 3 - Celebrate Freedom - Concert & Fireworks, Chesapeake City Park, 5:00 pm, 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake. Free and Open to the Public. On-site parking - $5 per car. Celebrate Freedom in Chesapeake, at Chesapeake City Park, with the U.S. Army TRADOC Command Band from Fort Monroe providing stirring patriotic sounds. Following the concert, fireworks by Pyrotechnico will illuminate the dark sky after sunset. Presenting of the Colors / National Anthem at 7:35 pm, TRADOC Concert at 7:45 pm, Followed by Fireworks at approximately 9:15 pm. Parks, Recreation & Tourism also brings you the best in children's activities and family entertainment:  face painting, a 3-years-and-under play area, giant lawn games, inflatables, and more. Chesapeake Arts Alive! and Fine Arts Commission will offer a silent auction of unique items and a raffle of their famous gift baskets to provide scholarships for Chesapeake's talented students. A variety of Food Truck concessions will be available. Bring your own chairs or blanket. (Pop-up Tents are not permitted). Phone: (757) 382-6411

 Fri, Jul 3 - Williamsburg Military Tattoo, 8:30 - 9:00 pm, Palace Green, Colonial Williamsburg. Join us as we celebrate July 4 with patriotic music. Originally a call to soldiers to return to the barracks before curfew, military tattoos became more general displays of entertainment by Army troops. Join us for a thrilling torchlit march featuring the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums.
 
 Fri/Sat, Jul 3/4 - Suffolk Friends of the Library Book Sale, Friends of the Library Building, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 300 Carolina Road, Suffolk. Open to the Public. The Friends of the Library hold a monthly book sale, the revenue of which is used to support library programs. Peruse thousands of used books, magazines, movies and more. 757.514.1024 | http://www.suffolk.lib.va.us/about-us/friends-of-the-library.html
 
 Fri & Sun, Jul 3 & 5 - 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.
 
 Sat, Jul 4 - Sunrise Paddle, Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 5:30 am, 4510 Twin Pines Rd, Portsmouth. Take a guided kayak paddle along Hoffler Creek at sunrise. Space is limited. For more information or to register please call 757-686-8684 or visit  http://www.hofflercreek.org/

 Sat, Jul 4 - Yorktown Independence Day 8K Run and 5K Walk, York High School, 8:00 am, 9300 George Washington Highway, Yorktown. Register Online at www.runsignup.com (Same early entry fees dates as noted above). Race Day: 6:30-7:45 am at York High School. Awards: 8K Run - Top 3 overall Male and Female finishers; Top 3 Male and Female in each age group. 5K Walk - Walkers will receive finisher’s ribbons. Fees: 8K Run - $25.00 Early Entry (Postmarked by Saturday, 13 June 2015), $30.00 Late Registration and Race-Day Registration (PTC Race Passes accepted with Early Entry only); 5K Walk - $20.00 Early Entry (Post-marked by Saturday, 13 June 2015), $25.00 Late Registration and Race-Day Registration (PTC Race Passes accepted with Early Entry only).

 Sat, Jul 4 - Historic Cradock’s 97th Children’s Bike Parade and Patriotic Salute, 8:30 am - Noon, 45 Afton Parkway, Portsmouth. Bike Parade Registration at Afton Parkway & George Washington Highway Entrance. At 9:30 am Children’s Bike Parade departs Afton Parkway’s Entrance led by Portsmouth Fire Department’s Engine # 11. At 10 am Welcome from Jean Bondy, Cradock Civic League, President; Invocation: Nate Griffin, Chosen for Completion Ministry; Flag Raising: Boy Scouts Troop 222, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 41 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 993; Pledge of Allegiance; National Anthem: Daughters of the King. Then Portsmouth Welcome:  The Honorable Kenneth I. Wright, Portsmouth; Patriotic Addresses: LCDR Jason Horning, USN; Patriotic Music:  Daughters of the King, then Bike Parade Awards at 11 am. Refreshments: Disabled American Veterans Chapter 41 Ladies Auxiliary and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 993 Ladies Auxiliary. For additional information contact: Dottie Wyatt 485-9471 or dottiewyatt@juno.com | http://www.historiccradock.org

 Sat, Jul 4 - Fourth of July, Colonial Williamsburg, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Williamsburg. Celebrate the anniversary of the nation's birth in the Revolutionary City! Join Colonial Williamsburg for a special militia muster. Enjoy a salute to the 13 original states, featuring music performed by the Fifes and Drums, flags of each state, the firing of muskets and cannon. Gather with fellow citizens on the steps of Williamsburg's courthouse to hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence at 11 am. The day concludes with fireworks visible from both Market Square and Palace Green.

 Sat, Jul 4 - Yorktown July 4th Celebration, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm, Historic Yorktown. Come salute America along the Yorktown waterfront beginning with a 9 am patriotic parade on Water Street. Evening activities feature: a bell-ringing ceremony at 7 pm, live musical entertainment at 8 pm at Riverwalk Landing, and spectacular fireworks on the York River at 9:15 p.m. Free. 757.890.3500

 Sat, Jul 4 - 4th of July Ghent Neighborhood Bike Parade, 10:00 am, Chrysler Museum of Art 1 Memorial Place, Norfolk. Assemble at The Chrysler Museum at 9:30 am. Kids ride bikes, scooters, etc. while dressed in patriotic attire.  Parents walk or bike. Parade Time: 10-10:30 am. Route: From The Chrysler Museum to the end of The Hague near Christ & St. Luke’s Church and back. Cost: Free! Sponsored by the Ghent Neighborhood League. - See more at: http://ghentnorfolk.org/event/4th-july-neighborhood-bike-parade/?instance_id=3472#sthash.3QgidxQW.dpuf

 Sat, Jul 4 - 35th Annual South Norfolk Parade & Picnic in the Park, Lakeside Park, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 1441 Bainbridge Boulevard, Chesapeake. This annual event features a parade through Historic South Norfolk beginning at 10:00AM. Be sure to arrive early as streets will close at 9:30 AM. The parade features 60 - 70 units, a Color Guard, Military Band, and lots of colorful characters to keep things fun. The Parade Patriots will flood into Lakeside Park to enjoy party in the park. Free and Open to the Public. (757) 382-6411 | http://www.cityofchesapeake.net/Government/City-Departments/Departments/parks-recreation-tourism/events/special_events/july-4th-at-lakeside.htm

 Sat, Jul 4 - 4th of July Festivities & Fireworks at Fort Monroe, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm, Hampton. A full day of events are planned at Fort Monroe including kids activities a concert and fireworks. Please check website for information on road and beach closures and best viewing areas for close proximity fireworks. Free and open to the public. 757-637-7778.

 Sat, Jul 4 - Virginia Beach July 4th Celebration, Mount Trashmore Park, 4 - 10:00 pm, 310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach. Celebrate America’s independence with live music, delicious foods, and of course, booming fireworks! Free admission; limited on-site parking for $5. Rain Date: July 5 for fireworks only. Schedule of Events: Main Stage 4-6 pm - Hampton Roads Metro Band; 6-9:30 pm -Buckshot. Activities: 4-8 pm, Free children’s activities and games provided by Awaken Church; 9:30 pm - Fireworks. Delicious Foods Available for Purchase. Sink your teeth into some of the best foods, including: hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ sandwiches, pizza, Italian sausages, turkey legs and more! Sodas, bottled water, lemonade, ice cream, smoothies, funnel cakes and sno-cones will also be available. (757) 385-2990

 Sat, Jul 4 - Williamsburg Lodge Family Fourth of July Celebration, 4 - 7:30 pm, 310 South England Street, Williamsburg. Celebrate the Fourth of July with an evening of food, entertainment, and fireworks for the entire family! Your ticket includes dinner, children's games, and special seating on the Palace Green for the big fireworks finale.

 Sat, Jul 4 - Town of Windsor Annual 4th of July Celebration, Car show, Music, Food, and Fireworks, 5 - 10:00 pm, 18 Duke Street, Windsor. The Town of Windsor will again hold its annual 4th of July celebration. The day will start at 5 pm with an antique car show and inflatable bounce houses for the kids. At 6 pm there will be the children's patriotic parade and music by Island Boy. FREE dinner will be served starting at 7 pm, and Fireworks will begin at dark!

 Sat, Jul 4 - 33rd Annual 4th of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks, Town Point Park, 5 - 10:00 pm, Waterside Drive, Norfolk. Free and open to the public. Leave the grilling to us on the 4th of July and bring your family and friends down to Town Point Park. Guests can buy traditional all American fare, including hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue, seafood, buttered corn on the cob, juicy watermelon, lemonade... with all the fixin's and much more available for purchase! Relax on the  lawn and enjoy the live entertainment, then watch as the sky lights up with the fireworks display at 9:30 pm!

 Sat, Jul 4 - Suffolk Stars & Stripes Spectacular, Constant’s Wharf Park & Marina, 5:30 - 9:30 pm, 100 East Constance Road, Suffolk. Free and open to the public. Enjoy the Stars and Stripes Spectacular, as the skies of Suffolk light up with the firework show over the Nansemond River at Constant's Wharf Park & Marina. The park will open at 5:30 pm with entertainment, children's activities, local merchandise vendors and food choices available. The firework show will begin at 9 pm, for the whole family to enjoy! Suffolk Parks & Recreation, 757.514.7250

 Sat, Jul 4 - July 4th 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 'Rare Mixx’. www.hamptonblockparty.com

 Sat, Jul 4 - Newport News 4th of July Stars in the Sky, Victory Landing Park, 7 - 10:00 pm, 23rd St., Newport News. The event begins with free children’s rides (giant slides, moon bounces, an obstacle course, face painting) and strolling entertainment.  Food vendors will be on site selling a variety of items including funnel cakes, seafood, hot dogs, hamburgers, and frozen treats. Entertainment will be provided by the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band ensemble Full Spectrum from 7:00 to 9:30 pm. A spectacular fireworks show by the internationally award–winning fireworks company Pyrotecnico, presented by Newport News Shipbuilding, a Division of Huntington-Ingalls Industries, will light up the sky over the James River at 9:30 pm.

 Sat, Jul 4 - Stars & Stripes Explosion, 8 - 11:00 pm, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Multiple live performances on oceanfront stages will attract thousands of visitors and residents of Virginia Beach to a “star-spangled” salute to this great country of ours at Stars & Stripes Explosion. Scheduled entertainment offers something for everyone: patriotic and classical to Motown, a musical tribute dedicated to Billy Joel, and world-class magic performed by an internationally-recognized illusionist! - See more at:  http://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/stars-stripes-explosion#sthash.CF2f8Ez6.dpuf

 Sat, Jul 4 - Fireworks at the Beach, 9:30 pm, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. View fireworks from the boardwalk, where they are launched off 20th Street from a barge on the water. Please keep all pets safe inside during fireworks. Please note: Fireworks may be canceled or rescheduled due to inclement weather OR unsafe water conditions.

 Sat, Jul 4 - Fourth Of July Fireworks, 9:30 pm, Williamsburg. Gather on Market Square or Palace Green to celebrate our nation's birthday with an exciting fireworks display. Afterward, enjoy the pageantry of a torchlit Fifes and Drums march from Palace Green, down Duke of Gloucester Street, ending on Botetourt Street.
 
 Sat/Sun, Jul 4/5 - Liberty Celebration at Yorktown Victory Center, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, 200 Water Street, Yorktown. America’s Independence is marked with military drills, role-playing demonstrations and artillery throughout Yorktown Victory Center. visitors can observe tactical and artillery drills, take part in a variety of military exercises, and learn about the challenges that faced our nation’s founders, including those who signed the Declaration of Independence.
 
 Sun, Jul 5 - Summer Yoga at the Plot, 9 - 10:00 am, corner of 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). Make sure to bring your yoga mat! For more information call 623-1757

 Sun, Jul 5 - Surry County July 4th Celebration & Fireworks, 4 - 10:00 pm, Surry County Community Center (Parks & Rec) 205 Enos Farm Drive, Dendron. Annual July 4th Celebration and Fireworks at the Surry County Community Center. Please call 294-3044 for more information.

 Sun, Jul 5 - Art in a Barn, Mimosa Barn, 6:30 pm, Eye Hall Creek, 20031 Oakland Farm Road, Cape Charles. Art in a Barn Party where the lively tradition of gathering in barns is continued, transforming the space into a stage for dance, music, projection, community, and good food and drink. Held at Mimosa Barn, an ESLAND property, this innovative experience offers a stunning Eastern Shore sunset, dazzling guests with a night that unravels in a series of site-specific, live performance “events” and plenty of time to relax and enjoy the scenery with friends and family. Dinner and Cash Bar beginning at 6:30 pm. Performances beginning at 7:30 pm. Perfect event for all ages. Special live performance and music by the Experimental Film Virginia artists from all over the world. All ages are welcome and the event is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

 Sun, Jul 5 - Fireworks at the Beach, 10:00 pm, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. View fireworks from the boardwalk, where they are launched off 20th Street from a barge on the water. Please keep all pets safe inside during fireworks. Please note: Fireworks may be canceled or rescheduled due to inclement weather OR unsafe water conditions.
 
 Mon, Jul 6 - 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, Jul 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
 
 Tue, Jul 7 - Ranger Stations: Birding, 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

 Tue, Jul 7 - PAAC Play Days, Princess Anne Athletic Complex, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, 4001 Dam Neck Road, Virginia Beach. Come out to Princess Anne Athletic Complex for some friendly competition! In partnership with Backyard Sports, families (ages 10 & up) can team up to compete in wiffle ball, kick ball, and short-sided soccer. We are also excited to introduce a  new sport - bubble soccer - for ages 14-17 and 18 & up. Other yard games such as corn hole will be available for play as well. More info coming soon! fun@VBgov.com | (757) 385-0478

 Tue, Jul 7 - “Shipwrecks & Ghost Lore”: A Virginia Beach Ghostwalk, The Old Coast Guard Station, Tue & Thu evenings, 7:30 pm,  overlooking the Atlantic Ocean along the Boardwalk at 24th Street, Virginia Beach. Evening walking program. Join a costumed interpreter as they bring to life true accounts and local legends of shipwrecks, ghosts, pirates and witches. Tours last 60-90 minutes. Tickets $12 Adult, $5 Child (ages 6-12). Reservations appreciated. Contact the museum Program Director at 757.422.1587
 
 Wed, Jul 8 - Ynot Wednesdays Free summer concert series: 'Cheap Thrills’, 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, Jul 8 - World Class Wednesday: Motown Nigh, w/ performance by Tidewater Drive, Peninsula Town Center, 6 - 9:00 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.

 Wed, Jul 8 - Fireworks at the Beach, 10:00 pm, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. View fireworks from the boardwalk, where they are launched off 20th Street from a barge on the water. Please keep all pets safe inside during fireworks. Please note: Fireworks may be canceled or rescheduled due to inclement weather OR unsafe water conditions.
 
 Thu, thru July - Throwback Thursdays at Virginia Beach Recreation Centers, 6:00 am - 9:30 pm, City-wide. Every Thursday in July enjoy all of the amenities of our recreation centers with throwback pricing! Purchase a day pass for just $1! Must be used on day of purchase. We’re also offering $2 one-hour group fitness classes on Thursdays in July at all of our rec centers. Get fit for less with Throwback Thursdays! Membership or day pass required. You are at the heart of what we do, which is why we want to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month with you this July! Learn more ways to celebrate at VBgov.com/July |  contact@VBPRF.org  (757) 385-1100

 Thu, Jul 9 - 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, Jul 9 - Free Carousel Rides, Carousel Park downtown Hampton, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 602 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton. Free and open to the public. Enjoy free rides on the historic 1920 carousel from the Buckroe Beach Amusement Park in celebration of Hampton's 405th anniversary. Hot dogs and ice cream available for purchase. Summer hours of operation for the Hampton Carousel are Sunday, Wednesday-Friday, 11 am-6 pm; Tuesday and Sunday, 11 am-8 pm. Closed Mondays. 757-727-1610

 Thu, Jul 9 - Virginia Aquarium Family Great Adventure Series: “Fight the Foodimals”, 6:00 pm, beach at 27th Street, Family interactive adventure 6:00 pm, Movie on the beach 8:30 pm, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. “Foodimals” are wreaking havoc in Virginia Beach!  Your team will be on the frontlines, doing battle on the beach against hungry tacodiles, shrimpanzees, apple pie-thons, and double bacon cheespiders!  Your dangerously delicious mission is to save the world!  Come prepared to wage war! Movie on the Beach: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2". Dress up as your favorite character from the movies, compete for one of our trophies, and then settle into the sand for a family-friendly movie presented on a giant inflatable screen!  - See more at: http://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/virginia-aquarium-family-great-adventure-series-1#sthash.H8O4fhoa.dpuf

 Thu, Jul 9 - “Shipwrecks & Ghost Lore”: A Virginia Beach Ghostwalk, The Old Coast Guard Station, Tue & Thu evenings, 7:30 pm,  overlooking the Atlantic Ocean along the Boardwalk at 24th Street, Virginia Beach. Evening walking program. Join a costumed interpreter as they bring to life true accounts and local legends of shipwrecks, ghosts, pirates and witches. Tours last 60-90 minutes. Tickets $12 Adult, $5 Child (ages 6-12). Reservations appreciated. Contact the museum Program Director at 757.422.1587


 Fri, Jul 10 - Free Fishing Fridays, Little Island Park, 5:30 am - 9:00 pm, 3820 S Sandpiper Road, Virginia Beach. ?Free Fishing Fridays at Little Island Fishing Pier every Friday in July. Buy one pier entrance fee ($8) and get a second entrance for free!? You are at the heart of what we do, which is why we want to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month with you this July! Learn more ways to celebrate at VBgov.com/July | (757) 426-0013

 Fri, Jul 10 - Ranger Stations: Outdoor Play, 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

 Fri, Jul 10 - 5th Annual AT&T Summer Brewfest, Town Point Park, 5-9:00 pm, Waterside Drive, Downtown Norfolk. Loosen the tie or take off the heels and meet your friends to sample more than 36 beers from around the country.  Summer BrewFest is the perfect, laid-back way to celebrate the end of the work week with a nautical happy hour and live entertainment along the Elizabeth River. Sample a wide variety of summer beers from a selection of local, regional, national, and international breweries.

 Fri, Jul 10 - Family Dance Party, Mount Trashmore Park, 6 - 8:00 pm, 310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach. Join us for a night of dance party fun! Zumba® and MixxedFit® will be coming together on one stage. Feel the Latin Flavor with Zumba® -  a high intensity workout that is a fusion of the spicy flavors of Latin and International rhythms designed to get your heart pumping and your feet moving. Then get ready for that Hip Hop flavor with MixxedFit®. MixxedFit® is a dance fitness program performed to your favorite songs on the radio. It is the perfect blend of explosive dancing and bootcamp style toning. (757) 385-0406, fun@VBgov.com


 Fri-Sun, Jul 10-12 - 2nd Annual Chesapeake Peach Festival, Mount Pleasant Farms, Fri/Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sun Noon - 5:00 pm, 2201 Mt. Pleasant Road, Chesapeake. Join us for the second annual Chesapeake Peach Festival July 10 - 11 from 10 am - 6 pm and July 12 from Noon - 5 pm. During the festival there will be U-Pick peaches and produce. For the kids there will be pony rides, wagon rides, animals, food, music and more! Phone: (757) 482-0739, mailto:info@mountpleasantfarms.com

 Fri-Sun, Jul 10-12 - My Big Fat Greek Party, 24th Street Park Oceanfront, Fri/Sat Noon - 11:00 pm, Sun Noon - 5:00 pm, 24th Street and Atlantic Ave., Virginia beach. My Big Fat Greek Party is a three-day Greek-American party featuring world famous Greek cuisine, music, and festivities.  Greek dancers of all ages will be dancing the night away for your entertainment!  Learn Greek dances yourself! Authentic Greek items will be for sale, and prizes will be given away. This weekend promises to be FUN for the entire family! A large variety of Greek dishes, desserts, and pastries will be available, as well as beer and wine. My Big Fat Greek Party is a ticketed event.  Tickets may be purchased at the gate only.  Until 5:00pm, tickets are $3.  After 5:00pm, tickets are $5. See more at: http://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/my-big-fat-greek-party#sthash.EkMzAJMC.dpuf
 

 Sat, Jul 11 - 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, Jul 11 - Bayville Farms & Red Wing Parks Dog Park Open House, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Bayville Farms Park, 4132 First Court Road, & Red Wing Park, 1398 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach. Bring your pooch for free entrance into the dog park! Please bring proof of rabies shots and City dog license to obtain your pass from the park office. Pass can also be used for dog park open house at Woodstock Park on July 25. fun@VBgov.com, (757) 385-0400

 Sat, Jul 11 - Urban Forest Tree Walk, West Neck Creek Natural Area, 9 - 10:30 am, 2249 North Landing Road, Virginia Beach. Join us for a fun tree walk at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center. We’ll focus on sharing stories and identification characteristics related to the beautiful trees located in the area formerly known as the Princess Anne Courthouse. Ed Bradley and City Arborist Susan French will lead this one-mile tour which begins at West Neck Creek Natural Area. This free walk is open to the public and limited to the first 25 participants. Sign up by calling 757-385-4461. Rain Date: July 18

 Sat, Jul 11 - Butterfly Society of Virginia for Butterfly Festival, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk. Enjoy demonstrations, lectures, booths and fun activities for butterfly enthusiasts of all ages. Learn about the butterfly life cycle and how you can attract them to your yard. Garden guests will also enjoy food vendors, music, children’s activities, including a butterfly parade, face painting, beanbag toss and several craft stations, along with special butterfly activities in the children's garden. http://www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/

 Sat, Jul 11 - Summer Family Day, Chrysler Museum of Art, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 1 Memorial Place, Norfolk. Take a break from the summer heat and hang out at the Chrysler Museum. Summer Family Day is surely to please the whole family! Come enjoy a rousing performance of Taiko Drums inspired by Gifts from Japan woodblock prints. Watch John Wharton, owner of Norfolk’s pop-up Glass Gardens, demonstrate terrarium gardening with succulents and other plants inspired by The Artist’s Garden. As always, your children can enjoy free arts and crafts opportunities as part of the festivities. It's always fun when they have something to show off to their friends.

 Sat, Jul 11 - Virginia Aquarium Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion, the boardwalk between 16th and 18th Streets, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Oceanfront Virginia Beach. The Virginia Aquarium Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion is where hundreds of artists and “wanna-be artists” gather to turn the boardwalk into an impromptu canvas of color! Participants draw four by four foot chalk drawings. A theme guides artists each year. This year's theme will be Mysteries of the Ocean. All Chalk the Walk participants are encouraged to incorporate the theme in their work! All participants must register by 1:00 pm to qualify for the competition.  All drawings must be completed by 3:30 pm to be eligible for prizes. See more at: http://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/virginia-aquarium-chalk-walk-artsplosion#sthash.PkxJkkYl.dpuf

 Sat, Jul 11 - Guided Walking Tour of Church Street, beginning at 10:30 am, 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, Jul 11 - 2nd Saturday Art Walk Hampton, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, various locations in downtown Hampton and Phoebus. 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, Jul 11 - The Pet Ham's 113th Birthday Celebration, the Isle of Wight County Museum, 12 - 2:00 pm, 103 Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. The world’s oldest ham turns 113! 113 is a prime number. It’s also the police emergency number in Italy, Luxembourg, Slovenia and Vietnam as well as the name of a French hip hop band. More importantly, 113 is a good excuse for cake. Join us in this annual tribute to the birthday boy, and help us launch our annual Pan Ham contest. For more information call 757.356.1223.

 Sat, Jul 11 - Rolling of the Bulls 2015, Downtown Hampton, 12:45 - 3:00 pm, Wine Street & Queens Way, Hampton. Inspired by the Running of the Bulls, an event that takes place in Spain, Portugal, and some parts of Mexico where festival goers…what else… run with the bulls, the Rolling of the Bulls in Hampton will feature participants running from Dominion Derby Girls on skates with whiffle ball bats. The event begins with the Blessing of the Bulls and then the .5 mile run starts. Each runner MUST wear white with a red scarf and sash (so the girls know exactly who to hit!) and creativity is highly suggested. Free Admission. 757-291-1408

 Sat, Jul 11 - 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.  http://www.paradisecreeknaturepark.com

 Sat, Jul 11 - 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, Jul 11 - Bastille Day in Ghent, 3 - 7:00 pm, On Colley Avenue, In front of Blair Middle School, 730 Spotswood Avenue, Norfolk. a day that commemorates the beginning of the French Revolution and the storming of the Bastille wall. Start the afternoon watching a French movie at the Naro Cinema. Come see the can-can dancers, listen to live music, taste great French food, and cheer for the winner of the Waiter's Race.  Perhaps you'd like to take a spot on the starting line of the "Tour de Ghent" Tricycle Race, or admire painters, jugglers, and artists as they demonstrate their skills. Have fun with everyone storming the Bastille wall once again at the given signal!!  Stay in Ghent for dinner with the entire family and taste French wine and food prepared especially by our restaurant partners. Event FREE and open to the PUBLIC.

 Sat, Jul 11 - Legends of Main Street: A Suffolk Ghost Walk, 7:30 pm, Suffolk Visitor Center, 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


 Sun, Jul 12 - Norfolk Namesakes Tour of Elmwood Cemetery, 10:00 - 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. $5 suggested donation to the Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation. 757-510-5879

 Sun, Jul 12 - 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, Jul 12 - Fireworks at the Beach, 10:00 pm, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. View fireworks from the boardwalk, where they are launched off 20th Street from a barge on the water. Please keep all pets safe inside during fireworks. Please note: Fireworks may be canceled or rescheduled due to inclement weather OR unsafe water conditions.


 Mon, Jul 13 - 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, Jul 13 - 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, Jul 13 - 2015 Cutting Edge: Contemporary Glass in Norfolk, Opening Reception, 6 - 8:00 pm, d'Art remote site PNC Bank Building, 555 Main St., Norfolk. An Exhibition featuring the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio Team, Jun 13-24, Mon-Fri 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Opening reception Monday 13 June, 6-8 pm, Cash Bar, Free and Open to the public.


 Tue, Jul 14 - PAAC Play Days, Princess Anne Athletic Complex, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, 4001 Dam Neck Road, Virginia Beach. Come out to Princess Anne Athletic Complex for some friendly competition! In partnership with Backyard Sports, families (ages 10 & up) can team up to compete in wiffle ball, kick ball, and short-sided soccer. We are also excited to introduce a  new sport - bubble soccer - for ages 14-17 and 18 & up. Other yard games such as corn hole will be available for play as well. More info coming soon! fun@VBgov.com | (757) 385-0478

 Tue, Jul 14 - “Shipwrecks & Ghost Lore”: A Virginia Beach Ghostwalk, The Old Coast Guard Station, Tue & Thu evenings, 7:30 pm,  overlooking the Atlantic Ocean along the Boardwalk at 24th Street, Virginia Beach. Evening walking program. Join a costumed interpreter as they bring to life true accounts and local legends of shipwrecks, ghosts, pirates and witches. Tours last 60-90 minutes. Tickets $12 Adult, $5 Child (ages 6-12). Reservations appreciated. Contact the museum Program Director at 757.422.1587


 Wed, Jul 15 - 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, Jul 15 - Ynot Wednesdays Free summer concert series: 'Jackass Flats', 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. This week we hold and Artisan Market. Local artists will set up their handmade/handcrafted items inside the Sandler Center lobby once a month.

 Wed, Jul 15 - World Class Wednesday:  Swing Cats Jamboree (Dixieland Jazz), w/ performances by '504 Supreme', w/ Lindy hop Dancers, Peninsula Town Center, 6 - 9:00 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.

 Wed, Jul 15 - Art and "Wine-ing" Workshop: Pinot Gris and Paul Klee, 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 Paul Klee 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 Klee. 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! Registration: 757.923.0003 |  www.suffolkcenter.org

 Wed, Jul 15 - Fireworks at the Beach, 10:00, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. View fireworks from the boardwalk, where they are launched off 20th Street from a barge on the water. Please keep all pets safe inside during fireworks. Please note: Fireworks may be canceled or rescheduled due to inclement weather OR unsafe water conditions.


 Thu, thru July - Throwback Thursdays at Virginia Beach Recreation Centers, 6:00 am - 9:30 pm, City-wide. Every Thursday in July enjoy all of the amenities of our recreation centers with throwback pricing! Purchase a day pass for just $1! Must be used on day of purchase. We’re also offering $2 one-hour group fitness classes on Thursdays in July at all of our rec centers. Get fit for less with Throwback Thursdays! Membership or day pass required. You are at the heart of what we do, which is why we want to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month with you this July! Learn more ways to celebrate at VBgov.com/July |  contact@VBPRF.org  (757) 385-1100

 Thu, Jul 16 - 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, Jul 16 - Third Thursday, Chrysler Museum of Art, 5 - 10:00 pm, 1 Memorial Place, Norfolk. At the Museum, Beverly Fishman officially opens her glass exhibition In Sickness and In Health and gives a 7 p.m. artist talk in the Education Workshop, and '504 Supreme' is back to fill Huber Court with the sounds of swing and jazz. At the Glass Studio, this month's performance features the creative works of our summer Glass Studio Assistants. Come out and see what adventurous activities they have planned. As always, the artists will be accompanied by local live music. www.chrysler.org/events-calendar/

 Thu, Jul 16 - Summer Magic Family Night, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 6 - 8:00 pm, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach. Experience the magic of summer with MOCA and magician Rob Westcott. MOCA's fun-filled Family Night includes a mix of hands-on art activities, a gallery scavenger hunt, a photo booth and a brownie bar. Enjoy light refreshments and a cash bar for grown-ups. MOCA member children age 3 and up $7, Non-member Children age 3 and up $10, Children under age 3 and Parents are FREE. Additional Adult Guests (Other than parent) $5. To order by phone, call 757-425-0000 x310 to speak with Visitor Services. http://eshop.vamoca.org/shopcart.aspx?view=events

 Thu, Jul 16 - Guided Kayak Tour, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6 - 8:00 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk. Looking for a kayak adventure? Join us for a guided kayak tour! Enjoy a relaxing paddle with experienced guides exploring the world of plants & animals that inhabit the shores and waters of Lake Whitehurst. Kayaks, paddles and necessary safety equipment will be provided. Sit-on-top (wet kayaks) will be used, so plan to get wet.  No experience necessary. This Kayaking tour is great for beginners and will include pre-trip instructions. Please leave all electronics in your vehicle. In partnership with Kayak Nature Tours. norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/events/

 Thu, Jul 16 - “Shipwrecks & Ghost Lore”: A Virginia Beach Ghostwalk, The Old Coast Guard Station, Tue & Thu evenings, 7:30 pm,  overlooking the Atlantic Ocean along the Boardwalk at 24th Street, Virginia Beach. Evening walking program. Join a costumed interpreter as they bring to life true accounts and local legends of shipwrecks, ghosts, pirates and witches. Tours last 60-90 minutes. Tickets $12 Adult, $5 Child (ages 6-12). Reservations appreciated. Contact the museum Program Director at 757.422.1587



 LOCAL THEATER / CONCERTS / LECTURES / TALKS

 Now thru Sep - Nightly Live Music and Entertainment, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. All summer long enjoy live entertainment at all the beachfront pavilions, stages, parks, and along the street on Atlantic Avenue. There's boardwalk astronomy, Circus in the Park, Krendl & Company Magical Variety Show, as well as many local and visiting national music acts. See what's happening each day: http://www.beachstreetusa.com/calendar
  
 Thu, Jul 2 - Movies & More: “National Treasure”, Chesapeake City Park, 6:00 pm, 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake. Chesapeake Parks, Recreation & Tourism presents the Movies & More Series. This month’s movie is “National Treasure”. Other activities prior to the movie include: a dance party, inflatables, face-painting, and food vendors. Gates open at 6 pm, movie starts at 8:30 pm. Free and Open to the Public. (757) 382-6411

 Thu, Jul 2 - Concert at the Fountain Plaza: 'Better by Tuesday’, 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.

 Thu, Jul 2 - Thursdays by the Lake: 'Slapnation’, 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-Sat, Jul 2-4 - "roger&tom", by Julien Schwab, Generic Theater, Thu-Sat 8:00 pm, 215 St. Paul's Blvd., Norfolk. Penny has a plan to reconcile her two estranged brothers, Roger and Tom, at the performance of Tom's new play. But her sudden discovery that her husband is leaving her threatens the sibling reunion. As she fights to save her marriage, Roger arrives. In the fast-paced, mind-bending, quasi-romanti-tragi-dramedy that follows, family secrets emerge, the fourth wall dissolves then reforms, and the siblings are forced to question not only their identities, but their very existence. 757.441.2160
 
 Fri, Jul 3 - 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, Jul 3 - FIRST FRIDAY Concert In The Courtyard: Live Music by 'Sharkophagus', 5 - 8:00 pm, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center,  400 High Street, Portsmouth. Free Admission. Sharkophagus is a quirky kind of jam band a la Dave Matthews doing some covers, with original stuff, too. Jamie, from Gosport Tavern, is the guitarist. Bring friends and family to this springtime event, offering free admission to museum exhibits, light refreshments. The Concert in the Courtyard series is headed by PortsEvents, and sponsored by The Portsmouth Partnership, PortsEvents, TowneBank, Portsmouth Economic Development, and the Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority.

 Fri, Jul 3 - Outdoor Dance or 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, Jul 3 - 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.

 Fri, Jul 3 - Thank Goodness it's Ocean View: 'Coolin' Out Band', Ocean View Beach Park, 6 - 9:30 pm, 100 W. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk. Friday night fun for the family in July and August. Music, food for sale and children's games. Fireworks Display start at 9:30 pm.

 Fri, Jul 3 - Friday Night Summer Concert Series featuring the 'York River Concert Band', 7:00 pm, the Gazebo Stage in front of the Smithfield Times, 228 Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. Please note the earlier time for this concert. Enjoy a Patriotic Concert before the town's fireworks display. Concert is free. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a summer evening in Genuine Smithfield. For further information call 757.357.3288.

 Fri, Jul 3 - 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, Jul 3 - Def Leppard, Styx, & Tesla, Farm Bureau Live, 8:00 pm, Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Def Leppard are a musical tour de force. With a career spanning nearly 40 years, they are as energized and engaging on stage as they have ever been, causing fans hysteria wherever they go! Now, joined by ardent rockers Styx & Tesla, they set off over the summer on a hefty 48 city tour!
 
 Sat, Jul 4 - Movie: "1776", Kimball Theater, 1:00 & 4:00 pm, Merchants' Square, 428 West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg. This American musical film showcases the days leading up to July 4, 1776. Large portions of spoken and sung dialogue are taken directly from the letters and memoirs of the actual participants. 142 min

 Sat, Jul 4 - THE WRIGHT WAY: The Life & Times of Frank Lloyd Wright, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 1:30 pm, 400 High Street, Portsmouth. Special Presentation by Guest Speaker Timothy Totten. Celebrate Independence Day with Frank Lloyd Wright – the man voted by American Institute of Architects as the greatest American Architect of All time. Before the evening’s fireworks, hear about the fireworks within Wright’s seventy-year career. Using over 300 images, guest presenter Timothy Totten will carry audience members on a journey through architectural analysis and story of art, love, adultery, murder, and the Emperor of Japan, detailing the tumultuous life and groundbreaking work of Frank Lloyd Wright.

 Sat, Jul 4 - Swinging On a Star, Hennage Auditorium, 5 - 6:00 pm, Williamsburg. Swinging on a Star: A Tribute to the Local USOs and the Troops of World War II. Williamsburg's place in history didn't end with the Revolutionary War. Join us as we celebrate a patriotic 4th of July with entertainment seen by World War II servicemen and women at USO clubs here in Williamsburg.

 Sat, Jul 4 - 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, Jul 4 - July 4th Concert with Tidewater Concert Band, Portside, 6:30 pm, 6 Crawford Parkway, Portsmouth. The Band is comprised of 48 talented woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians from across the Hampton Roads, Virginia area representing various military, professional, and college bands and orchestras at Portside Park (Old Holiday Inn Site). For more information please call 757-393-5143.

 Sat, Jul 4 - Stars & Stripes Explosion, 8 - 11:00 pm, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Multiple live performances on oceanfront stages will attract thousands of visitors and residents of Virginia Beach to a “star-spangled” salute to this great country of ours at Stars & Stripes Explosion. Scheduled entertainment offers something for everyone: patriotic and classical to Motown, a musical tribute dedicated to Billy Joel, and world-class magic performed by an internationally-recognized illusionist! - See more at:  http://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/stars-stripes-explosion#sthash.CF2f8Ez6.dpuf
 
 Sun, Jul 5 - Grace Episcopal Church Summer Concert Series: 'York River Concert Band', 5 - 6:30 pm, Grace Episcopal Churchyard, 111 Church Street, Yorktown. Always a popular program of varied musical selections and patriotic music. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating and pack a picnic supper. Free. 757.890.4490

 Sun, Jul 5 - Tidewater Winds 30th Anniversary Concert, Town Point Park, 5 - 10:00 pm, Waterside Drive, Norfolk. The late C. Sidney Berg founded The Tidewater Winds Professional Concert Band in 1985 to provide an opportunity for residents of the Hampton Roads area to enjoy free professional band concerts in the “Sousa Band” tradition. The Band is comprised of 48 talented woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians from across the Hampton Roads, Virginia area representing various military, professional, and college bands and orchestras. Selected high school students also perform with the band as part of our Student Intern Program.

 Sun, Jul 5 - Groovin’ by the Bay: 'The Rhondels', Buckroe Beach Park, 6 - 9:00 pm, North First Street, Hampton. Sunday evenings will be rocking at the beach this summer with a musical mix including everything from beach, pop, oldies, Motown and swing. Whether listening or dancing, you’ll enjoy this evening of music on the Chesapeake Bay! FREE and open to the public. Food is available for purchase.

 Sun, Jul 5 - Concert at the Fountain Plaza: 'Jennifer Gammill Trio’, 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, Jul 5 - Sunday Movies at City Park: “Spiderman 2”, 7:00 pm, Portsmouth City Park, 140 City Park Ave, Portsmouth. Free. Peter Parker is beset with troubles in his failing personal life as he battles a brilliant scientist named Doctor Otto Octavius. Rated PG-13. For more information please call 757-393-8481.

 Sun, Jul 5 - Movies on Prince George: “The Box Trolls”, 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.

 Sun, Jul 5 - Lawrence Brownlee - Tenor, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. The most in-demand American tenor in the world in the bel canto repertoire, Lawrence Brownlee continues to astonish audiences with the elegance and agility of his instrument. From firmly American roots, Mr. Brownlee has become a star on the international scene, lauded for the seemingly effortless beauty of his voice. He has been featured in nearly every major theater in the world and enjoys a relationship with many prominent conductors and symphony orchestras.
 
 Mon, Jul 6 - Port Hampton Lecture: Ann H. Kilgore - Virginia’s First Female Mayor, Hampton History Museum, 7 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Ann H. Kilgore, who was elected mayor of Hampton in 1963, was the first female mayor in Virginia. In her three terms, she moved the city forward, redeveloping much of downtown and sponsoring the architecturally striking Hampton Coliseum. Our distinguished panelists remember Mayor Kilgore’s remarkable career as mayor and discuss the woman who contributed so much during her years of service to the City. Museum members free, non-members $5. 757-727-1610

 Mon, Jul 6 - Military Monday at the Fountain Plaza: US Fleet Forces Four Star Edition 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.
 
 Tue, Jul 7 - 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.

 Tue, Jul 7 - Family Movie Series: “Penguins of Madagascar”, Mill Point Park, 7:00 pm, 100 Eaton Street, Hampton. Bring your friends, family, folding chairs, and blankets to the park on Tuesday nights this summer to enjoy free movies. Entertainment begins at 7 pm, followed by our feature presentation at sunset. FREE ADMISSION! Food & Beverages Available for Purchase. 757-727-8314
 
 Wed, Jul 8 - Van's Warped Tour, Farm Bureau Live, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. One of the biggest music festivals of the year is coming back in 2015! This will be its 20th year presenting the biggest and best bands around, including fresh newcomers set to storm the music world in the near future! Bands are being announced weekly and they currently include the following: Neck Deep, Front Porch Step, Handguns, and Kosha Dillz, Palisades. Keep checking back for band updates and more information as it arrives!

 Wed, Jul 8 - Ynot Wednesdays Free summer concert series: 'Cheap Thrills’, 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, Jul 8 - Virginia Health Services Summer Concert Series: 'Kasey Rae Meeks', 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, Jul 8 - 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.

 Wed, Jul 8 - Norfolk Historical Society Lecture: MacArthur-The Supreme Commander at War in the Pacific, MacArthur Memorial, 7 - 8:30 pm, 198 Bank Street, MacArthur Square, Norfolk. MacArthur Memorial Archivist Jim Zobel will speak about his new book "MacArthur: The Supreme Commander at War in the Pacific." A book signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public. Questions? Contact the Norfolk Historical Society: info@norfolkhistorical.org

 Wed, Jul 8 - Merchants' Square Summer Breeze Concert: 'Rare Mixx', 7 - 9:00 pm, Williamsburg. The annual Summer Breeze concerts in Merchants Square return to Duke of Gloucester Street for the 24th season. Join us each Wednesday at 7 pm for a variety of bands from pop to dance to party. Concerts begin on July 1 and continue through August.

 Wed, Jul 8 - Recreation Movie Night: "The Goonies", Southside Aquatics Center, 8:00 pm, 1750 Campostella Road, Norfolk. Movie Nights at different recreation centers starts on July 8 with The Goonies. Area opens at 8 pm, movies start at 8:30 pm, bring own blankets and chairs.
 
 Thu, Jul 9 - Sunsets on the River: 'Rare Mixx', 5:30 pm, Hermitage Museum and Gardens, 7637 North Shore Rd., Norfolk. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and food. Playing your favorite music from the 60s through today. Food Trucks: Karnage Asada, Gerty's Gourmet Kitchen; cash bar. $10 non-members/ members free

 Thu, Jul 9 - Concert at the Fountain Plaza: 'Better By Tuesday’, 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.

 Thu, Jul 9 - Thursdays by the Lake: 'Karnivale', 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, Jul 9 - “Shagging on the Riverwalk” Beach Music Concert Series: 'The Main Event Band', 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

 Thu, Jul 9 - Tidewater Winds Concert Band, The Edmonds Center, 7:30 pm, 2714 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth. Free. The late C. Sidney Berg founded The Tidewater Winds Professional Concert Band in 1985 to provide an opportunity for residents of the Hampton Roads area to enjoy free professional band concerts in the “Sousa Band” tradition. The Band is comprised of 48 talented woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians from across the Hampton Roads, Virginia area representing various military, professional, and college bands and orchestras. Selected high school students also perform with the band as part of our Student Intern Program. For more information please call 757-480-0953.

 Thu, Jul 9 - VSO: Symphony by the Sea, 31st Street Park, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, 3105 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The Virginia Symphony returns for the fifth year as part the Neptune Festival's Symphony by the Sea Series presented by The Breeden Company through the summer at the 31st Street Stage at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit  www.virginiasymphony.org?

 Thu, Jul 9 - Dierks Bentley, w/ Kip Moore, Maddie & Tae, and Canaan Smith, Farm Bureau Live, 8:00 pm, Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. The ever popular Dierks Bentley is joined by gravelly voiced Kip Moore, Nashville beauties Maddie & Tae, and the up and coming Canaan Smith for the Sounds of Summer Tour! The Country sensation brings this phenomenal group of rising stars to Farm Bureau Live on Thursday 9th July, promising a heap of fun and a night of amazing music.


 Thu-Sun, Jul 9-12 - "roger&tom", by Julien Schwab, Generic Theater, Thu-Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm, 215 St. Paul's Blvd., Norfolk. Penny has a plan to reconcile her two estranged brothers, Roger and Tom, at the performance of Tom's new play. But her sudden discovery that her husband is leaving her threatens the sibling reunion. As she fights to save her marriage, Roger arrives. In the fast-paced, mind-bending, quasi-romanti-tragi-dramedy that follows, family secrets emerge, the fourth wall dissolves then reforms, and the siblings are forced to question not only their identities, but their very existence. 757.441.2160


 Fri, Jul 10 - 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, Jul 10 - Fridays @ The Fountain: 'Party Fins', w/ 'The Mosaic Steel Drum Orchestra', 5 - 9:00 pm, Fountain Plaza, City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News. Begin your weekend here. Join us for the City Center Friday Concerts by the best bands in our region. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free Admission. Free Parking. Food and beverages available for purchase.

 Fri, Jul 10 - Movie in the Pool: "Surf's Up", Great Neck Recreation Center, 6 - 8:00 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, fun@VBgov.com
  Fri, Jul 10 - 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.

 Fri, Jul 10 - Thank Goodness it's Ocean View: 'The Deloreans', Ocean View Beach Park, 6 - 9:30 pm, 100 W. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk. Friday night fun for the family in July and August. Music, food for sale and children's games.

 Fri, Jul 10 - T.G.I.F. Summer Concert Series: 'The Rhythm Express Band’, 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 The Rhythm Express Band 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

 Fri, Jul 10 - 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, Jul 10 - Firehouse Bluegrass Benefit Concert featuring 'Hard Knox Bluegrass Band', 7:30 pm, Fire Station 10, 15020 Carrollton Blvd. (Route 17), Carrollton. 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.

 Fri, Jul 10 - Friday Night Summer Concert Series featuring the 'Higher Ground', 8:00 pm, the Gazebo Stage in front of the Smithfield Times, 228 Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. Please note the earlier time for this concert. Enjoy a Patriotic Concert before the town's fireworks display. Concert is free. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a summer evening in Genuine Smithfield. For further information call 757.357.3288.

 Fri, Jul 10 - Kid Rock & Foreigner, Farm Bureau Live, 8:00 pm, Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. The Dave Matthews Band are back for a major North American Summer Tour! Their shows provide some of the most sought after, instrumental, acoustic and electric live shows. This year they will perform 2 full sets, more details are set to be released at a later date! The show comes to the Farm Bureau Live on Saturday 11th July. Tickets are now on sale, get in their quick!


 Fri/Sat, Jul 10/11 - 15 Reasons Not To Be In A Play, Stagelights Theatre for Children, 7:00 pm, Williamsburg Library Theater. $5. Written by Alan Hachnel. Marcia DiMattia - Director; Gaia Inker - Student Director. stagelightstheatre@gmail.com


 Fri, Jul 10 thru Jul 18 - "Barrymore", by William Luce, Little Theatre of Norfolk, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, 801 Claremont Ave., Norfolk. Each act begins with a stunning entrance onto a stage that the 60 year old legendary actor has rented to prepare for a comeback performance of Richard III. Barrymore jokes with the audience, spars with an offstage prompter, reminisces about better times and does delicious imitations of his siblings Lionel and Ethel.


 Sat, Jul 11 - Junk Music with The Junkman, Children's Museum of Virginia, 10:00 am, 221 High Street, Portsmouth. Join the Junkman, the original recycled materials percussionist and be a part of his exciting events.  He will perform two concerts of original music on 100% Vermont junk and re-used materials, including an old Mac computer, scrap wood, metal and plastic, brake drums, glass bottles, kitchen utensils, window shutters, clay flower pots, tin cans, and much more. Included with admission.  http://www.childrensmuseum.com

 Sat, Jul 11 - "The Magic & Music of Motown", The American Theater, 3:00 and 7:00 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. The Hurrah Players promise to make The American Theatre stage sizzle this July with two special performances of The Magic and Music of Motown. Whether you heard it live, on an 8 track player, or through the grapevine - there is no mistaking that soulfully distinct 1960’s Motown sound. $10

 Sat, Jul 11 - 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, Jul 11 - Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians and Al Pierson, Town Point Park, Park opens at 5:00 pm, Concert & Dancing 7:30 - 9:00 pm, Waterside Drive, Norfolk. Big Band Music and Dancing returns to the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront with Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians with Al Pierson, for a free one night performance. Town Point Park will feature a spacious open air dance floor along with reserved table seating.  Lawn seating and picnics are welcome.  Gourmet foods, beverages including vintage cocktails, will be available for purchase.  Admission to the concert is FREE and open to the public.

 Sat, Jul 11 - "Soul of an Artist", A Night of extravagance in Music, Dance, and Acoustic Soul, Beauty Of Ashes Contemporary School of Dance, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, 5 West Queens Way, Suite A, Hampton. Presented by the Mald Academy & Beauty of Ashes Contemporary School of Dance. Doors Open At 7 pm. Cost: $15/Wine and Food (*Food by Palm Tree Caribbean*). Contact: Amir Brooks/757-328-2601

 Sat, Jul 11 - Dave Matthews Band, Farm Bureau Live, 8:00 pm, Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Kid Rock, the platinum-selling country rap maverick, takes North America by storm once again this summer on his First Kiss Tour! With support from 80s stadium rock icons Foreigner, the atmosphere is bound to be electric! Catch this thrilling show at Farm Bureau Live on Friday 10th July.

 Sat, Jul 11 - Bobby McFerrin, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Bobby McFerrin was always an unlikely pop star. The 10-time Grammy winner has blurred the distinction between pop music and fine art, goofing around barefoot in the world’s finest concert halls, exploring uncharted vocal territory, inspiring a whole new generation of a cappella singers and the beatbox movement. His latest album, spirityouall, is a bluesy, feel-good recording, an unexpected move from the music-industry rebel who singlehandedly redefined the role of the human voice with his a cappella hit Don’t Worry, Be Happy.

 Sat, Jul 11 - Movies on the Fantail: "Top Gun", Battleship Wisconsin, 8:30 pm, Nauticus, One Waterside Drive, Norfolk. $3 per person. A series of summer movies. Bring camp or beach chairs. Concessions available for purchase. Enjoy movies from the deck of the Battleship Wisconsin overlooking the Elizabeth River. The fantail opens 45 minutes prior to the movie start-time. http://www.nauticus.org/
 
 Sun, Jul 12 - Grace Episcopal Church Summer Concert Series: 'US Army TRADOC Jazz Combo', 5 - 6:30 pm, Grace Episcopal Churchyard, 111 Church Street, Yorktown. Always a popular program of varied musical selections and patriotic music. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating and pack a picnic supper. Free. 757.890.4490

 Sun, Jul 12 - Groovin’ by the Bay: 'The Janitors', Buckroe Beach Park, 6 - 9:00 pm, North First Street, Hampton. Sunday evenings will be rocking at the beach this summer with a musical mix including everything from beach, pop, oldies, Motown and swing. Whether listening or dancing, you’ll enjoy this evening of music on the Chesapeake Bay! FREE and open to the public. Food is available for purchase.

 Sun, Jul 12 - Concert at the Fountain Plaza: 'Top Hats featuring Swing VA’, 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, Jul 12 - Sunday Movies at City Park: “Annie”, 7:00 pm, Portsmouth City Park, 140 City Park Ave, Portsmouth. Free.  A foster kid, who lives with her mean foster mom, sees her life change when business tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in. Rated PG. For more information please call 757-393-8481.

 Sun, Jul 12 - Big Bands on the Bay: 'Glen Boswicke Sounds of Swing', 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, Jul 12 - Movies on Prince George: “Alexander and the Terrible, No-Good, Really Bad Day”, 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, Jul 13 - Military Monday at the Fountain Plaza: USAF Heritage 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.

 Mon, Jul 13 - Tidewater Winds presents "Make Them Laugh", Grassfield High School Auditorium, 7:30 pm, 2007 Grizzly Trail, Chesapeake. A funny thing happened on the way to the Winds! This is no comedy club, but the Winds will perform some of the great comedic music of a generation. We will visit with the Muppets, Gilbert and Sullivan, we'll whistle to Fido and re-visit some of the great comedy of Alan Sherman. No joke, this music is all about fun. Admission: Free and Open to the Public - Donation Always Welcome. Contact: Denise Alsina-Mayo (757) 490-0953, mailto:execdir.tw@gmail.com

 Mon, Jul 13 - Kelli O’Hara, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Kelli O’Hara has unequivocally established herself as one of Broadway’s great leading ladies. This year she received her 5th Tony nomination along with Drama Desk, Drama League and Outer Critics nominations for her portrayal of Francesca in the musical adaptation of The Bridges of Madison County. Additionally, she starred as Mrs. Darling in NBC’s live telecast of Peter Pan. Kelli has worked extensively both regionally and Off-Broadway and performed with symphonies and orchestras across the country.


 Tue, Jul 14 - Concert at the Fountain Plaza: 'BJ Griffin & the Galaxy Grove’, 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.

 Tue, Jul 14 - Family Movie Series: “Annie”, Mill Point Park, 7:00 pm, 100 Eaton Street, Hampton. Bring your friends, family, folding chairs, and blankets to the park on Tuesday nights this summer to enjoy free movies. Entertainment begins at 7 pm, followed by our feature presentation at sunset. FREE ADMISSION! Food & Beverages Available for Purchase. 757-727-8314


 Wed, Jul 15 - Ynot Wednesdays Free summer concert series: 'Jackass Flats', 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, Jul 15 - Front Porch Music Series, 'Mercy Creek', Hampton History Museum, 6 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Based in Virginia, Mercy Creek performs original music they call aggressive folk rock. Singer/guitarist Cheryl Nystrom and song writing partner/drummer Jim Ball combine elements of modern folk, world beat, rock, and hints of blues and bluegrass to create music that is fresh and unique. From world beat to folk, the musical styles used in Mercy Creek's songs are anchored by Nystrom's beautiful voice and intelligent lyrics. Museum members free, non-members $5. 757-727-1610

 Wed, Jul 15 - 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.

 Wed, Jul 15 - Virginia Health Services Summer Concert Series: 'The Zachary Smythe 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, Jul 15 - World Class Wednesday: Swing Cats Jamboree (Dixieland Jazz), w/ performances by '504 Supreme', w/ Lindy hop Dancers, Peninsula Town Center, 6 - 9:00 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.

 Wed, Jul 15 - Stagelights Youth Theater Preview, Merchants' Square, 6:15 - 6:45 pm, Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg. StageLights, Williamsburg's premier children's theatre, will present a preview of their upcoming summer musical, The Wizard of Oz. Join us at 6:15 in front of the Summer Breeze stage to enjoy the performance of our young, local talent! This preview performance is free. See the StageLights site for information about the full show at the Williamsburg Library or  http://stagelightstheatre.org/2014/06/2014-summer-productions/

 Wed, Jul 15 - Merchants' Square Summer Breeze Concert: 'Tidewater Drive', 7 - 9:00 pm, Williamsburg. The annual Summer Breeze concerts in Merchants Square return to Duke of Gloucester Street for the 24th season. Join us each Wednesday at 7 pm for a variety of bands from pop to dance to party. Concerts begin on July 1 and continue through August.

 Wed, Jul 15 - Heather Parcells, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Newport News-native Heather Parcells performed in her first professional job dancing at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg during her senior year of high school. Heather received her BFA from the Florida State University, moved to New York and in 10 days landed the role of Velma Kelly in the National Tour of CHICAGO. Heather made her Broadway debut in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. In NYC Heather is on the faculty for The Broadway Artists Alliance, and has taught for The Broadway Dance Center, Broadway Classroom and Camp Broadway.
 
 Thu, Jul 16 - Concert at the Fountain Plaza: 'Better By Tuesday’, 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.

 Thu, Jul 16 - Thursdays by the Lake: 'The Deloreans', The Mariners’ Museum, 6 - 10:00 pm, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. The Mariners’ Museum Summer Concert Series is every Thursday night from June - August. Bring a blanket or favorite chair & enjoy live music by some of the area’s hottest bands on the banks of Lake Maury. Adult beverages, soft drinks, and a variety of summer foods will be available for sale. No outside alcohol is permitted. (757) 596-2222

 Thu, Jul 16 - “Shagging on the Riverwalk” Beach Music Concert Series: 'Coolin Out Band', 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

 Thu, Jul 16 - Phoebus Film Club Series: "Bicycle Thief", The American Theater, 7:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. The Bicycle Thief quickly solidified its position as one of the greatest films ever made when it was originally released. In his December 13th, 1949 review for The New York Times, Bosley Crowther called it “brilliant and devastating — a film that will tear your heart, but which should fill you with warmth and compassion.” $8

 
 FARMERS’ MARKETS

 Every Wed - Chesapeake Farmer Markets, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Two Locations: Battlefield Park at 120 Reservation Road; and Chesapeake City Park at 900 City Park Drive. This year’s season will begin June 20th and will end November 25th. The markets will operate from 8 am to 1 pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with local farmers offering fresh vegetables, herbs and plants. For more information, visit the Department of Agriculture’s Farmers’ Market page: http://www.cityofchesapeake.net/government/City-Departments/Departments/agriculture-virginia-cooperative-extension/farmers-market.htm

 Every Wed - 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

 Every Wed - 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

 Every Thu - 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.

 Every Sat - Chesapeake Farmer Markets, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Two Locations: Battlefield Park at 120 Reservation Road; and Chesapeake City Park at 900 City Park Drive. This year’s season will begin June 20th and will end November 25th. The markets will operate from 8 am to 1 pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with local farmers offering fresh vegetables, herbs and plants. For more information, visit the Department of Agriculture’s Farmers’ Market page:  http://www.cityofchesapeake.net/government/City-Departments/Departments/agriculture-virginia-cooperative-extension/farmers-market.htm

 Every Sat - 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/

 Every Sat - 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.

 Every Sat - Shore Drive Farmarket, 9:00 am - Noon, 2947 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Open June 13, 9 am-noon Saturdays, all year. Bringing fresh, locally/regionally-sourced food to Shore Drive. Come eat breakfast from our prepared food vendors, buy some locally made gifts and shop for your weekly produce, meats, seafood and baked goods–savory and sweet. Halfway between the bridge and the Woods on Shore Drive. Across from Dish. Shoredrivefarmarket@gmail.com

 Every Sat - 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.

 Every Sat - 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.

 Every Sat - 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

 Every Sat - Smithfield Farmers Market’s "Independence Day Craft and Food Market", 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, in the Bank of Southside Virginia parking lot, 115 Main Street in 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.

 Every Sat - 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 (10am-1pm). See our Suffolk Farmers' Market page for the rest of the day's activities: http://www.suffolk-fun.com/shop/suffolk-farmers-market/ . 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.

 Every Sat - 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


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