COMMUNITY EVENTS / FESTIVALS
Now thru Sep 13 - Mid-Atlantic Shrine Association Convention 2015, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. You won't want to miss this annual convention, which consists of multiple events including a golf tournament, elections, parades and entertainment. http://www.masahome.org/
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.
Now thru Oct 15 - 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 Oct 18 - Virginia Earth: Ceramic Art, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 400 High Street, Portsmouth. From large scale sculptures to utilitarian wares and fine art, the exhibit offers a look at the contemporary wealth of ceramic arts being created in Virginia. This exhibit is co-curated by John Jessiman of Cub Creek Foundation, Appomattox; Steven Glass, artist in residence at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond; and Gayle Paul, PACC.
Now thru Oct 18 - Reflections: Mark Chatterly & Alexey Terenin, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 400 High Street, Portsmouth. Two artists from opposite sides of the world are brought together to share their explorations on the modern human condition. Mark Chatterly, from Michigan, invites the viewer to join him on a journey to explore man's odyssey from birth to death. Alexey Terenin, from Prague and Moscow, utilizes the heritages of these distinct cities to create a language of symbols and environments that is reminiscent of past histories.
Now thru Oct 31 - "Outside of the Box", Arts Center @ 319, Mon-Sat 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sun noon to 4:00 pm, 319 Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. "Outside of the Box" features abstract, organic, mixed media, and Eco-Art. The Arts Center @ 319, a community arts center that features art from local member artists. For further information call 757.357.7707.
Now thru Dec 7 - Roberley Bell: [un]Natural Landscapes, Hermitage Museum and Gardens, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. Created specifically for the Hermitage, Roberley Bell's colorful, playful forms will delight visitors of all ages as they encounter pieces and plantings reminiscent of the museum outdoors and organic, biomorphic forms in conversation with the museum's collection indoors.
Now thru Dec 31 - MOCA Fall Exhibitions, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach. Trenton Doyle Hancock's "Skin and Bones-20 Years of Drawing", an epic narrative surrounding the "Mounds" and a cast of colorful-and often not so colorful-characters who populate a wildly fantastic, invented landscape. Heather Bryant: "Grasp", her new work, where color takes center stage; Flecked watercolors, deep and intense, suggest a connection with the cosmos. Andrea Dezso: "Dreamtime", MOCA will present a selection of her "tunnel books," as well as a large scale installation, a giant tunnel book and diorama. Amanda McCavour: "Inside/Out", Two of McCavour's imaginative installations will transform MOCA's galleries, inviting visitors to recall their own memories of home, place and time - See more at: http://www.virginiamoca.org/amanda-mccavour-insideout#sthash.NPeZqkPF.dpuf
Now thru Jan 31 - 'Liquid Light', The Mariners' Museum, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. Everyone is invited to enjoy the new exhibit 'Liquid Light: Photography Beneath the Sea'! Liquid Light explores these ocean depths with black-and-white photography, capturing a quality of light that exists only underwater. There is a world beneath the sea unlike anything seen on land. The exhibition will be in the John J. McMullen Maritime Arts Gallery. http://www.marinersmuseum.org/
Thu-Sun, Sep 10-13 - Glass Studio Visiting Artists: Toots Zynsky, Chrysler Museum of Art, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Toot's Zynsky, known officially as Mary Ann, was working in Brooklyn in the early '80s when she began to fine-tune her signature technique of working in glass threads. Formally known as heat-formed filet de verre vessels, she combines centuries-old glass cane techniques with molds used inside a kiln to achieve the final shape. In 1983 Zynsky left for a three-week trip to Europe and wound up living abroad for 16 years. She's been based in Providence, R.I. since her return. While known for her skillful use of color, much of her work has been done in black, grey, and red, what she calls "powerful colors, life-and-death colors." She has work in more than 70 museum collections around the world.
Fri, Sep 11 - Ceremony of Remembrance, Chesapeake City Park, 8:30 am, 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake. Never Forget - A Ceremony of Remembrance for those who perished on September 11, 2001, will be held by the City of Chesapeake and the Chesapeake Expanded Public Art Committee. Information: Parks, Recreation and Tourism, 757-382-6411. info@ches911memorial.org or www.ches911memorial.org
Fri, Sep 11 - Farm-to-Table Dinner, Merchants' Square, 6:30 pm, Williamsburg. Chef David Everett created this annual event to showcase local meats and produce. Guests dine at one long table under a lighted tent on Merchant's Square. Each year the attendance grows, and more than 300 people are expected to attend this fifth year. Everett and his team of chefs serve up beer, ciders and locally sourced foods prepared at The Trellis Bar & Grill, Blue Talon Bistro and DoG Street Pub. Cost is $95, and tickets are available by calling 757-869-2243.
Fri, Sep 11 - "Shipwrecks & Ghost Lore": A Virginia Beach Ghostwalk, The Old Coast Guard Station, Tue & Thu evenings, 7:00 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, Sep 11/12 - The PingPongforCHARITY Celebrity SLAMFest & Recreation Tournament, Virginia Beach Field House, 2020 Landstown Centre Way, Virginia Beach. Kick-off Party, Fri Sep 11, 7 - 11:00 pm. Tourney, Sat Sep 12, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. The PingPongforCHARITY Celebrity SLAMFest Events & Recreation Tournament raises awareness and funding for Mental Health and Brain Fitness for 4 Charity Partners to include People in Need, Alzheimer's Association, Vanguard Landing and Parkinson's Association. Endorsed by, and in partnership with the USA Table Tennis Association, the Table Tennis Charity Foundation is actively integrating Table Tennis Sports and Education Programs in Schools, Churches and Retirement Communities! http://www.pingpongforcharity.com/schedule-of-events/
Fri-Sun, Sep 11-13 - The sixth Annual Egyptian Festival in Hampton, St. George Coptic Orthodox Church, Fri/Sat 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, 187 Semple Farm Rd., Hampton. Free Admission and Parking. Come Experience Egyptian traditional food, and Culture. Get your picture taken with the Pharaohs and have your Name written in Hieroglyphics. Ancient Egyptian Artifacts, Costumes, Papyrus and Icons. Raffle prizes. Children games and activities. Take A FREE Tour Through The Egyptian Coptic Church and learn its 2000 year old history. Eat like a Pharaoh at Nefertiti's palace (a Huge selection of Authentic Egyptian Food and Desserts). Visit king Tut's Bazaar and Dress like a Pharaoh. Also Henna Tattoos, Bounce House, Table Tennis and Face painting. Enjoy The 2000 Year Old Coptic Hymns Performed by Live Singers and much, much more. This is an only once a year event that you simply cannot miss.
Fri-Sun, Sep 11-13 - Hope Celebrity Weekend, Downtown Norfolk. Hope Celebrity Hollywood Ball, Fri Sep 11 at 7:30 pm, Half Moone Cruise Terminal, Featuring The Fuzz Band and Strictly Bizzness. Hope Celebrity Comedy Show, Sat Sep 12 at 7:30 pm, Chrysler Hall, Featuring the comedic genius of Lavell Crawford, Alex Scott, and MORE! Hope Celebrity Concert, Sun Sep 13 at 7:30 pm, Chrysler Hall, A spectacular, star-studded, Grammy Award line-up (25 nominations and 3 wins!), featuring Kenny Lattimore, Rick Braun, Gerald Albright, Norman Brown, Gregg Karukas, Jonathan Butler, and Kirk Whalum. Weekend pass includes one reserved orchestra level ticket to the Hope Celebrity Hollywood Ball on Fri, one reserved orchestra level ticket to the Hope Comedy Show on Sat, and one reserved orchestra level ticket to the Hope Concert on Sun. http://www.sevenvenues.com/events/detail/hope-celebrity-weekend
Fri, Sep 11 thru Dec 31 - Disposable Film Festival 2015, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach. Selected by MovieMaker Magazine as one the world's "coolest film festivals," the Disposable Film Festival was created in 2007 by Carlton Evans and Eric Slatkin to celebrate the democratization of cinema made possible by low cost video technology: everyday equipment like mobile phones, pocket cameras, DSLRs and other inexpensive devices. Loops daily during museum hours. Screenings are free with admission.
Sat, Sep 12 - Hampton Bay Days 10K and Scallop Gallop Fun Run, Downtown Hampton/Hampton University, 7:00 am?-?12:00 pm, 34 Wine Street, Hampton. Run scenic downtown and throughout Hampton University. In addition, the Scallop Gallop Fun Run, taking place at 9:30 am, 400 meter run happening near the 10k finish line on Eaton Street. Limited to children ages 8 or younger. A costume contest also will be held for the best "Bay-Related" Theme. 7578808843 | http://www.baydays10k.com
Sat, Sep 12 - Freedom Run (9.11 Miles), Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Main Event 8:00 am, Kids Run 10:00 am, 1200 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake. The Freedom Run is held in memory of those who lost their lives in the events of September 11, 2001. We also honor our members of the United States Military and public safety who made the ultimate sacrifice that day, as well as those who have served or are currently serving in the military and public safety profession. The proceeds from this event will benefit Chesapeake Sheriff's Office Charities, Inc., which offers aid to elderly and indigent victims of crime in Chesapeake. information www.chesapeakesheriff.com. A portion of the proceeds will also benefit Fisher House, which provides a "home away from home" for families of patients receiving care at a major military or VA medical center. To learn more visit www.fisherhouse.org. Register online by visiting https://register.chronotrack.com/r/13891 or call (757) 382-8244.
Sat, Sep 12 - Fall Early Bird Walk, Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 8 - 10:30 am, 4510 Twin Pines Rd, Portsmouth. Stroll around Lake Ballard and beyond with local birding experts to identify birds in the area by sight and sound. Bring binoculars or spotting scope for the best viewing. Enjoy this quiet time at Hoffler Creek before the gates open to daily guest. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated; gates close at 8:10 am. This program is free. Donations help to support this and other nature programming. For more information, please call 757-686-8684 or visit www.hofflercreek.org.
Sat, Sep 12 - James River Regional Clean-up Day at Ragged Island Wildlife Refuge, Registration begins at 8:30 am, cleanup activities begin at 9:00 am, Parking area and access is on U.S. Highway 17 at the southern end of the James River Bridge. For many years, the James River Regional Cleanup has attracted hundreds of volunteers who roam the shorelines on foot and cruise the water in boats to clean up trash, an effort that is a tremendous benefit to the river, its wildlife, and the people who visit and enjoy the river. Hosted by the James River Advisory Council (JRAC). Get involved! Register to help clean up Ragged Island. JRAC will provide lunch. For more information go to https://jrac-va.org/events/james-river-cleanup/
Sat, Sep 12 - 10th Out of the Darkness Community Walk, Mount Trashmore Park, check-in at 8:30 am, 310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach. Walk with thousands across the country in recognizing The National Suicide Prevention Week! Come in the name of raising awareness of depressing and suicide; come in the name of remembering a loved one lost to suicide; come in the name of supporting this critical cause. Together we can save lives! For more information about the Walk, you may call Chris Gilchrist, LCSW, founder and facilitator of the Hampton Roads S.O.S. Group for over 27 years and a member of the American Association of Suicidology. (757) 483-5111 | http://www.sos-walk.org/sos/
Sat, Sep 12 - 9th Annual Victory Walk, nTelos Wireless Pavilion, 9:00 am to Noon, On the water at 16 Crawford Cir., Portsmouth. The 9th Annual Victory Walk hosted by the Hampton Roads Chapter of the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation. On-Site Registration 7:30 - 9:00 am, Victory Walk Start 9:00 am. Registration Fee: $25 in advance, includes free t-shirt (prior to Sept. 6) or $15 for children (5-11 years of age). For more information please call (757) 434-6954 or visit http://www.vbcf.org.
Sat, Sep 12 - Kayak Quick Start, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 10:00 am, 1255 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton. Join a certified ACA (American Canoe Association) instructor for a 2 hour beginners course in kayaking. This course includes kayak terminology, proper paddling techniques, basic strokes-moving a kayak forward, backwards, sideways and turning, along with assisted and solo rescues. Kayak's, paddles and life jackets will be provided. Please bring water and sunscreen and be prepared to get wet. An adult must accompany a minor. Program fee is $8 per person. To register or for more information call the park at 757-825-4657. Registration deadline is Friday September 11 at 3pm.
Sat, Sep 12 - Elizabeth River RiverFest, Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, One Waterside Drive, Norfolk. Hampton Roads' premiere environmental education event, will be held on the Nauticus campus. This year's focus is the Elizabeth River with a special celebration of the Eastern Branch. RiverFest activities will include educational displays, hands-on activities for children, an art show and sale, food vendors and a closing party with local folk singer Skye Zentz. Produced by the Elizabeth River Project, the event is free and open to the public. 757-399-7487 | http://www.elizabethriverfest.org
Sat, Sep 12 - Seize the Bay: Explore Life of the Chesapeake - 2nd Saturday Family Event, Hampton History Museum, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. See why plants, animals, and humans have lived by the water while exploring the history and ecology of the Chesapeake Bay. Check out bay themed specimens and live animals with the Virginia Living Museum. Learn about how historic and today people of the, recently federally recognized, Pamunkey Indian Nation use the river in everyday life. Practice your ship building skills and see art inspired by the Chesapeake with the Watermen's Museum of Yorktown. Round off the event with a few bay themed crafts including fish prints and more. 757-727-1610
Sat, Sep 12 - Arts and Crafts Day, the Lynnhaven House Colonial Education Center, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, 4409 Wishart Road, Virginia Beach. All ages are welcome to come to a free Arts and Crafts Day. Make a clay pot, paper dolls, quill pictures, and more! Make it a day of art and history! Tours are also available for $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $5 for students. Children 5 and under are free. (757) 460-7109
Sat, Sep 12 - SAY Festival, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 35th and Colonial Avenue, Norfolk. Scholar, Arts and Youth (SAY) Festival. Free. School supplies, book reading, entertainment, talent show, games and food available for purchase. 6th annual Youth Explosion featuring 10th Annual Park Place Child Life Center Arts Festival.
Sat, Sep 12 - Taste of Suffolk Downtown Street Festival, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Main Street in Downtown Historic Suffolk. Taste of Suffolk is back in Downtown Suffolk for the ninth year! This annual street festival tradition will span Main Street from Finney Avenue to Washington Street. Enjoy specialty food items from local restaurants all over Suffolk and see all the goods and services the crafters, vendors and merchants have to offer. Taste of Suffolk has something for the whole family with our expanded children's area and live bands. Enjoy a petting zoo, contests and games, and a new vehicle exhibition. Entry to the event is free and open to the public. http://www.suffolkva.us/TasteofSuffolk/
Sat, Sep 12 - Bay Days 10K Race After-Party, Mill Point Park, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Free Admission ~ Kid Friendly ~ Open to the Public ~ Invite all your friends! Live Music: Blues Empacts ~ 11:00 - 12:30; Shadowjack featuring The Sportsters ~ 1:00 - 2:30; Robbin Thompson ~ 3:00 - 4:30. There'll be a children's area, Face painting, Games, Giveaways, 50/50 Raffles, Bay Days memorabilia, and Prizes.
Sat, Sep 12 - Back to School Bash, Great Neck Recreation Center, 12 - 3:00 pm, 2521 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach. Join us for "old school" recess games and activities. Kids of every age can join in and challenge each other to hopscotch, four square, steal the bacon & so much more. Snack attacks will be treated with sno cones, cotton candy, and popcorn. Come out and experience the fun with the whole family! Free with the donation of a school supply! (Membership or day pass not required) (757) 385-5940
Sat, Sep 12 - 10th Annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, TowneBank Fountain, Noon - 4:00 pm, Town Point Park, Waterside Dr., Downtown Norfolk. The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is often compared to America's Thanksgiving tradition, and is a historic Asian holiday that marks the end of the summer harvest. This festival incorporates a wide range of entertainment and cultural programs that include storytelling, authentic Asian Ceremonial fashion shows, ribbon an dragon dancing, martial arts demonstrations, children's activities, musical and dance performances, children's lantern parade, and special appearances by the Moon Goddess.
Sat, Sep 12 - 2nd Annual Virginia Craft Beer and Wine Festival, nTelos Wireless Pavilion, 12-5:00 pm, On the water at 16 Crawford Cir., Portsmouth. We will exclusively feature some of the finest selections of craft beers and wines, all hand-picked and selected from the best Virginia Breweries and Vineyards. Tickets include unlimited sampling, a commemorative festival glass and live entertainment.
Sat, Sep 12 - Creek Critters, Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 1 - 4:00 am, 4510 Twin Pines Rd, Portsmouth. Drop in on Dr. Thompson from Christopher Newport University between 1 - 4pm at the Oyster Pier of Hoffler Creek to learn about the creatures that live in the shallows. This program is free however donations to help support this and other programs. For more information, please call 757-686-8684 or visit www.hofflercreek.org.
Sat, Sep 12 - Final 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. Downtown shop Mint Julep will also be holding a vintage market. 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 Ricky Skaggs, 'the Fuzz Band', and Kasey Rae. www.hamptonblockparty.com
Sat, Sep 12 - "Shipwrecks & Ghost Lore": A Virginia Beach Ghostwalk, The Old Coast Guard Station, Tue & Thu evenings, 7:00 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
Sat/Sun, Sep 12/13 - 40th Annual Artisans in the Park, Great Neck Park, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 2513 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach. Explore the works of talented artists and craftsmen during the 40th annual Artisans in the Park, Art and Craft Festival - all in the serenely secluded backdrop of Great Neck Park. A variety of art and fine craft styles are represented, including pottery, metal and glass work, photography, jewelry, drawing and painting, and sculpture. This weekend of outdoor family fun includes free admission, free parking, live stage entertainment and food concessions.
Sat/Sun, Sep 12/13 - Design Your Space, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach. Whatever your renovation needs, you'll meet the skilled craftsmen, kitchen & bath designers, architects & builders who are ready to help you. Refresh and renew the inside and outside of your home with ideas and inspiration from more than 200 exhibitors. They will be offering everything from flooring to roofing to everything in between - plus ways to save energy and improve your indoor air quality. Enjoy a variety of special features and events all aimed at helping you.
Sat/Sun, Sep 12/13 - Busch Gardens Bier Fest, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, Williamsburg. The theme park's first beer festival over two weekends in with Oktoberfest and will feature music, traditional German food and 90 draft and bottled international and Virginia craft beers. Beer lovers can purchase a Bier Fest Sampler that provides 10 three-ounce samples. A keg of cask-conditioned beer created by local breweries will be tapped at 11:30 a.m. each day of the event. Details and information on purchasing Bier Fest Samplers is available online at www.buschgardens.com/va
Sat/Sun, Sep 12/13 - 19th Annual Neptune's Fall Wine Festival, Neptune Park, 12 - 5:00 pm, 31st Street, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Join your friends by the oceanfront for an afternoon hosted by Virginia's leading vineyards. Sip and savor chardonnays, merlots, rieslings and more while you meet and greet the fascinating people who are forging Virginia's reputation for quality wines. Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment and the opportunity to purchase the wines you like and wine accessories from specialty vendors. https://www.neptunefestival.com/events/19th-annual-neptunes-fall-wine-festival-2/
Sun, Sep 13 - Yoga on the Waterfront, Buckroe Beach and Park, 8:00 am, North First Street, Hampton. Relax, refresh & restore your mind, body & soul with Yoga at beautiful Buckroe Beach. Free. Equipment provided by HPR. 757-825-4805
Sun, Sep 13 - Sunrise Kayak Tours from Windsor Castle Park, 7 until 9:00 am, Kayak Lane at Windsor Castle Park, 301 Jericho Road, Downtown Smithfield. Tour participants will meet at 6:30 a.m. at Windsor Castle Kayak Rentals. Sunrise guided tour includes kayak, paddle and PFD (personal flotation device). The kayaks will be on the water by 7:00 a.m. for a two hour tour of Cypress Creek and the Pagan River. $30 per person. Reservations required. For more information or to make reservations email: windsorcastlekayaks@yahoo.com, or call 757.359.0846.
Sun, Sep 13 - Great Dismal Swamp Safari, Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Suffolk. $10 adults; $8 seniors (60+), military, and children ages 3-12. The Great Dismal Swamp is anything but dismal. The narrated Swamp Safari (bus tour), 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.
Sun, Sep 13 - 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, Sep 13 - Riverview Village Days, Lafayette Park, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 3500 Granby St, Norfolk. Held monthly at the north end of Lafayette Park in Norfolk's historic Riverview neighborhood. Good times with local crafts, artisans, collectors, and music. The next Riverview Village Days at our new location in Lafayette Park! The market is from 11 am - 4 pm, ready for those early bird shoppers. The market is on the corner of Granby and LaValette, with plenty of parking. It's still not too late to join in the fun. And, if you would, please "Like" Riverview Village Days on Facebook and then "Share" it with all your FB friends. Looking forward to a great day in the park and a great Village Days!!!
Sun, Sep 13 - 2nd Sundays Williamsburg Art & Music Festival, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Outdoors on Prince George Street, Williamsburg. 2nd Sundays Williamsburg Art & Music Festival opens its 6th year as Williamsburg's only monthly art & music street festival featuring over 75 local and regional artists, authors, artisans, and live music. Main stage music each month sponsored by Quirks of Art. Free children's activities and art projects courtesy of Artfully Yours. The festival takes place in the 400 and 500 blocks of Prince George St and Along N. Boundary in downtown Williamsburg. Festival presented March-December by Blue Talon Bistro. More Info: http://www.2ndSundaysWilliamsburg.com
Sun, Sep 13 - Hampton Carousel Food Truck Rodeo, Eat The Streets 757, 12 - 4:00 pm, Downtown Hampton. The City of Hampton, The Downtown Hampton Development Partnership & Eat The Streets 757 have partnered to bring you a fantastic Sunday Funday series! Enjoy a selection of rotating food trucks every two weeks on Sunday afternoons from 12-4pm starting August 30th and including September 13th, 27th, and October 11th. Located in Carousel Park next to the Air & Space Center. Plenty of free parking, and fun for the entire family! Eat, Explore & Shop downtown Hampton! Enjoy amazing Street food, browse wonderful local shops, visit a few vendors, and enjoy a day full of food & Fun!
Sun, Sep 13 - Float-a-Rama, Bayside Recreation Center, 1 - 4:00 pm, 4500 First Court Road, Virginia Beach. It's a day of huge, fun floats! Enjoy Sky Totter, Space Mountain and many more floats. Day pass or membership needed; no additional cost.?? fun@VBgov.com | (757) 385-5930
Tue, Sep 15 - Yoga in the Galleries, Chrysler Museum of Art, 8:45 am, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Have you ever tried the warrior pose in a room full of Baroque Paintings? Join our resident Yogi, Tenesha Bazemore, for yoga classes in a beautiful setting. Her teaching is appropriate for all skill levels. All you need to do is bring a yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing and enjoy meditation at the Chrysler Museum of Art. The sessions are free to Museum Members, regularly $10. You can sign up online here. Sessions will run from 8:45-9:45 am every Tuesday.
Tue, Sep 15 - MOCA Nights with Bonfire Magazine, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 5 - 9:00 pm, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach. Join us on the third Tuesday of each month, when the Museum is open from 5-9pm with FREE admission. Each MOCA NIGHT offers different experiences for visitors including open-mic performances, conversations gallery tours led by educators, hands-on art-making, and a cash bar in our Atrium. Bonfire Magazine will bring live music to "celebrate living a full and rich life in Hampton Roads." Come share your words, thoughts and music to inspire in an open and supportive environment. Open Mic Sign-up starts at 7 pm or in advance on the Facebook event page.
Wed, Sep 16 - Great Dismal Swamp Safari, Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Suffolk. $10 adults; $8 seniors (60+), military, and children ages 3-12. The Great Dismal Swamp is anything but dismal. The narrated Swamp Safari (bus tour), 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.
Wed, Sep 16 - 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, Sep 16 - Elizabeth River Trail ribbon cutting ceremony, 6:00 pm, Lambert's Point, Norfolk. The City of Norfolk will hold a ribbon cutting on the newest section of the Elizabeth River Trail that connects Chelsea to Frank Robertson Park including a new bridge over Lamberts Creek. The ceremony will be held near the bridge which is near the Mallory Country Club.
Wed, Sep 16 - World Class Wednesday: Finale Night - Surprises planned - To Be Announced, 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.
Thu, Sep 17 - Third Thursday, Chrysler Museum of Art, 5 - 10:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. At the Chrysler Museum of Art, meet one of America's top contemporary artists, Hank Willis Thomas. He'll be speaking at 6:30 pm about his installation, Black Righteous Space, that's currently on view in what we call The Box. After his talk, enjoy the funky, fresh, local sounds of the Fuzz Band. As always there will be a cash bar and our restaurant, Wisteria, will be open late for dinner. At 7 pm at the Glass Studio, experience glass art as performance art by Jes Fan. The musical act will be DJ TMOYBLE, familiar to local audiences as part of DJP and Mr T. Third Thursday is free for Museum Members and students with current ID, $5 for all others. There is a cash bar in both venues. Doors stay open at the Museum after 5 pm. Doors open at the Studio at 7 pm.
Thu, Sep 17 - First Citizen of Chesapeake Award Banquet, Chesapeake Conference Center, 6:00 pm, 700 Conference Center Drive, Chesapeake. The Chesapeake Rotary Club requests the pleasure of your company at a banquet and presentation of the 2015 First Citizen of Chesapeake Award to R. Stephen Best, Sr.. The Chesapeake First Citizen Award is presented annually to an outstanding individual who best exemplifies the spirit of citizenship and who has shown significant leadership in enhancing the quality of life in our city through volunteerism and the extra effort that is made outside of one's profession, helping to make Chesapeake and the Hampton Roads region a better place to live and work. Reception and Cash Bar, 6 pm. Banquet and Presentation, 7 pm. Business Attire. Kindly RSVP by Sep 7: http://chesapeakerotary.org/Stories/first-citizen-of-chesapeake-award-tickets
Thu, Sep 17 - Art After Dark featuring: 'Broken Mouth Annie', Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 6 - 8:00 pm, 101 Museum Drive, Newport News. Enjoy live music from Broken Mouth Annie, free admission to the galleries and take part in the newest trend -- adult coloring -- with local artist Karen Long Freidt's new adult coloring books. A cash bar will be available from La Bodega Hampton and Sliders will be selling delicious fried chicken, hamburger, and veggie burger sliders! 757-596-8175
Thu, Sep 17 - Constitution Day Event, Merchants' Square, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Williamsburg. Merchants Square and Colonial Williamsburg celebrate the founding of the U.S. Constitution with "To Support and Defend," the seventh annual event. Through powerful, moving music and the spoken word, the framework of our nation's government and cherished founding document will be honored on the anniversary of its adoption. The program features a combined ensemble comprised of members of the USAF Heritage of America Band and the USA Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Band, playing works by eminent American composers. In addition, the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums will perform both independently and in concert with the band. The concert is free. Please bring a lawn chair.
Thu-Sun, Sep 17-20 - Isle of Wight County Fair, the Joel C. Bradshaw Fairgrounds at Heritage Park in Windsor. Bring the entire family to enjoy "The Best Four Days to End the Summer". There will be plenty of food, fun and entertainment for everyone. For further information call 757.375.2291. | http://www.thefairiscoming.com/
Fri, Sep 18 - Fall Plant Sale, Hermitage Museum and Gardens, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. Our annual Fall Plant Sale is Friday, September 18th and 25th from 10am to 2:30pm. Fall is the best time to plant small trees, shrubs, and hearty perennials. The roots of these plants acquire nutrients through autumn to help them get stronger before the dormant winter. Available Plants and Trees Include: Asters, Mexican sage, Obedient plants, Horse tail, Solomon seal, Heirloom Roses, Boxwoods, Hydrangeas, Camellias, Oaks, Tupelos. For more information, contact Yolima Carr at 757-423-2052 x202 or ycarr@thehermitagemuseum.org
Fri, Sep 18 - StrEAT Shopping Nights at Chesapeake Square, 4 - 8:00 pm, 4200 Portsmouth Boulevard, Chesapeake. Eat The Streets 757 and Chesapeake Square Mall have teamed up to bring you an unforgettable community event! Between the months of Aug-Oct every 3rd Fri, you will find multiple ETS757 Food Trucks at the parking lot between JC Penney's and Macy's. This event is free and open to the public. In addition to amazing food truck fare, you will find music, vendors, and children's activities. Huge variety of locally sourced food and friendly atmosphere. We can't wait to see you there!
Fri, Sep 18 - Town Fair at Town Center, 5 to 8:00 pm, Fountain Plaza, Central Park, Virginia Beach. Free and open to the public. The Town Fair at Town Center features local handmade art, jewelry, goods and fair trade merchandise. Residents and visitors alike, can stroll around the Fountain Plaza of Town Center as we showcase more than 30 merchants' handmade and fair trade goods. We're celebrating the Fall Harvest this month! For info contact Ashley Grove 757-497-2113 | agrove@divaris.com
Fri, Sep 18 - Exhibit Opening Reception: "Threads of Time", Arts Norfolk Offsite Gallery, 6 - 8:00 pm, World Trade Center, 101 W. Main St., Norfolk. As a multi-disciplinary artist, the spirit that governs Nancy Engstad's work is an experimentation and effort to answer the question "How do material and process affect meaning?" Coaxing imagery by additive and reductive methods makes each surface an integral part of her work. Materials take on the allusion of fabric, fabric transparencies and layers. Thru Oct 16. Gallery hours 8:30 am - 5:30 pm.
Fri, Sep 18 - Campfire Fun and Wetland Hayride, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, 1255 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton. Enjoy an evening of stories and songs around the campfire at our amphitheater and a good old-fashioned hayride. Toasted marshmallows and hot chocolate will top off the evening. Program fee is $5.00 per person and is for all ages . To register or for more information call the park at 757-825-4657. Registration deadline is Thursday, September 17 at 3 pm.
Fri, Sep 18 - "Shipwrecks & Ghost Lore": A Virginia Beach Ghostwalk, The Old Coast Guard Station, Tue & Thu evenings, 7:00 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, Sep 18/19 - Festa Italiana, Virginia Beach Town Center, Fri 6 - 10:00 pm, Sat Noon - 10:00 pm, Fountain Plaza, Central Park, Virginia Beach. Admission is free! A little bit of Italy is coming to Town Center of Virginia Beach for two days of pasta, pizza, Italian wine, beer, and entertainment, together with family-friendly activities like grape-stomping! Local restaurants Bravo Cucina Italiana, Mannino's Italian Bistro, Roma Lodge, Salvatore's Pizzeria, Marchese Italian Market, and Bodacious Pizza will serve up their specialties for purchase, as people from all walks of life and backgrounds join in one community for a two-day celebration of everything Italian in the heart of Town Center. Table seating in tents scattered around the Plaza make for the perfect atmosphere for dining, singing, and dancing to classic and modern Italian musical selections. Strolling musicians go from aisle to aisle, giving diners an up-close and personal serenade of Italian tunes we've all heard growing up. - See more at: http://www.beachstreetusa.com/festa-italiana#sthash.4loq3nTe.dpuf
Fri-Sun, Sep 18-20 - Better Living-Home Kitchen, Bath & Remodeling Expo, Hampton Roads Convention Center, Fri 12:00 - 8:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Featuring - Home - Kitchen - Bath. Meet 100's of EXPERTS and experience THOUSANDS of products and services! Shop, Compare, See, Try, and Buy! Experience what's new in Home, Gardening, Remodeling, Home Decor, and More! Tickets are $10 daily for Adults (15 and older); $7 for Seniors (62 and older) or Military w/ID. 888-214-6607
Fri-Mon, Sep 18-21 - Fall Used Book Sale, Hampton Main Library, Fri/Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 1-4 pm, Mon 9 am - 5 pm, 4207 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. Friends of the Hampton Public Library will hold their Fall Used Book Sale Sept. 18-21. Children's books are $.25, paperbacks are $.50 to $1.00, hardbacks are $1.00 and other media are available. Preview sale for members Sept. 17, 7-9 p.m. You can also join at the door. Proceeds benefit the library.
Fri/Sun, Sep 18/20 - Snakes, Frogs and Turtles, Back Bay National wildlife Refuge, Fri 4:00 pm, Sin 3:00 pm, 4005 Sandpiper Rd., Virginia Beach. Our "Snakes, Frogs and Turtles" guided walk is a great opportunity to come out to Back Bay NWR and explore with refuge staff and volunteers. We will discuss the different reptiles and amphibians that can be found at the refuge and then walk along the Bay Trail to search for these animals. The program is open to all ages so bring the whole family! Please call to let us know you are coming at 301-7329 ext. 152.
Fri, Sep 18 thru Nov 5 - "From The Ground Up: A Ceramics Invitational", Tidewater Community College Visual Arts Center, High St., Portsmouth. In this collaborative exhibition program with the Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center, Virginia Earth: Ceramic Art, the VAC presents bodies of work by four ceramists: Dianne Hottenstein (Chesapeake, VA); the late Dr. Lawrence Jordan (Norfolk, VA); Ani Kastin (Mt. Rainier, MD); Woodrow Nash (Akron, OH).
Sat, Sep 19 - Dogs of DoG Street Event, 8:00 am to Noon, Merchants' Square and Colonial Williamsburg. the Revolutionary City is officially going to the dogs! Join George Washington, and our friends at Heritage Humane Society as we introduce our new mascot Liberty, to meet her fans and the other Dogs of DoG Street. From 8 am to Noon stop by the Williamsburg Farmers Market where our chef apprentices will be passing out samples of homemade dog treats* and copies of their signature recipe. Then at 10 am grab your leashes and lace up your sneakers, as George Washington, Liberty, and our friends at Heritage Humane Society lead the pack in a march from Palace Green down Duke of Gloucester Street to the Capitol! Then at 10:30 am Stick around after the walk for our live auction featuring reproduction leather collars and leashes just like those Liberty will be wearing. Present your registration form for a special Dogs of DoG Street bandana* and don't forget to bring a donation for Liberty's friends at the shelter! http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/~/media/files/cw/etc/dogs-of-dog-st.ashx?la=en
Sat, Sep 19 - Nature Hike at Chesapeake Arboretum, 9 - 11:00 am, 624 Oak Grove Road, Chesapeake. Explore the Chesapeake Arboretum and hear seasonal topics discussed with our park naturalist on a short hike. Admission: Free. Please RSVP to Shawn Callahan (757) 382-1359.
Sat, Sep 19 - Treasures at Trashmore: A Community Yard Sale, Mount Trashmore Park, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach. Head over to Mount Trashmore Park for an old-fashioned community yard sale! No need to navigate through neighborhood roads hunting for a good deal. Find your low-cost treasures all in one spot as you shop among 75+ sellers!
Sat, Sep 19 - Hampton Master Gardeners Fall Plant Sale, Blue Bird Gap Farm, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 60 Pine Chapel Road, Hampton. The sale will feature over 1500 plants for purchase (90 different varieties), including annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, house plants, native plants, herbs, bulbs, and more. Free admission. www.hamptonmastergardenrs.org
Sat, Sep 19 - Touch-A-Truck Event, Chesapeake Square, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4200 Portsmouth Boulevard, Chesapeake. A variety of large trucks, heavy machinery, classic cars and motorcycles, as well as recreation and emergency vehicles, will roll into Chesapeake Square for its Touch-A-Truck event, sponsored by Chick-fil-A. This unique automotive event will provide a hands-on learning experience for children to explore safety vehicles, rigs, wreckers and cool cars in a family friendly environment. Admission: Free. Want to include your ride in this honking good time? For more information, please contact Amber Caudell at (757) 488-9639 or via email at acaudell@simon.com.
Sat, Sep 19 - Play Day 2015, Tarrallton Park, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 2100 Tarrallton Dr., Norfolk. Free. Join your neighbors for free family fun. Enjoy games, bounce houses, fitness and sports activities, pony rides, demonstrations, carnival rides and a 24-ft. slide.
Sat, Sep 19 - Dogs Gone Swimming: "PAWS", Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 7300 Newport Avenue, Norfolk. Presented by Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center to benefit Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center. Funds raised subsidize adoptions for senior animals, and support our foster care program. Activities and Demos include: 5 swim/race sessions; Pet adoptions from area rescues & shelters; Dock Dogs demonstrations; Special appearances by Hurrah Players; Rip Tide; The Bunny Hutch; $5 rabies vaccines by PETA from 12 to 2 pm; Kids Corner; Food & refreshments; Nail clips & microchips for dogs; Dog parade & contests; Canine games & treats. http://friendsofnacc.com/support_dgs15.php
Sat, Sep 19 - FM99 Rock N Throw Challenge and Family Fun Day, Northwest River Park & Campground, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake. Join FM99 and Northwest River Park as they host their second Disc Golf Tournament, the Rock N Throw Challenge. The sport of disc golf is one of the fastest growing international sports and you have a chance to be a part of it. Tournament players will received a swag bag to include a tournament t-shirt. Additional prizes will be awarded for winners in each of the following categories: Experienced, Intermediate, Recreational. Registration is $30 per person can be done online. There is something for everyone during the day of the "Challenge". Not only will there be the tournament, but a full-out festival day at the park: free canoe rentals, free paddle boat rentals, free bicycle rentals, free putt-putt, free wagon rides, free bounce houses and climbing wall, free fishing (license required), food vendors, games, and over seven miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds. Contact: Kevin Kaul (757) 421-7151 | http://fm99.com/events/fm99-rock-and-throw-challenge/
Sat, Sep 19 - Monarch Tag & Release 2015, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk. Participants will tag a Monarch butterfly and later release it into the Garden after a brief training session. Three hundred or more Monarch butterflies will be tagged, recorded and released. All guests will receive a certificate. Free with regular garden admission. At least 50 butterflies tagged each hour. The Butterfly Society volunteers will be on hand to answer additional questions. Make sure to bring your camera to capture this unique experience!
Sat, Sep 19 - Virginia Beach Master Gardener & Butterfly Society of Virginia Fall Gardening Festival and Plant Sale, Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, 1444 Diamond Springs Rd., Virginia Beach. Free & Open to Public, Rain or Shine, Pet Friendly, Free Parking. Featuring rare host and nectar plants for butterflies.
Sat, Sep 19 - Portsmouth Resident's Day, Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, High St., Downtown Portsmouth. The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is proud to call Portsmouth home, the Museum will grant free admission to residents of Portsmouth as part of their Portsmouth Resident's Day. To receive free admission, guests must show their ID or driver's license to show they are a resident of Portsmouth. For more information, call (757) 393-8031 or visit www.vshfm.com.
Sat, Sep 19 - 2015 Virginia Beach Pet Expo, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. Admission is FREE and YOUR PET is welcome. Shopping, adoptions, free nail trims, discounted vaccinations, pet costume contest, agility, pet musical chairs, talent competition and MUCH more! Pets must be on a fixed lead and attendees must provide proof of vaccinations and complete a waiver for their pet. http://www.virginiabeachpetexpo.com/
Sat, Sep 19 - Wards Corner Salutes Our Military, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Little Creek Road and Granby Street shopping area, Norfolk. Join the Greater Wards Corner Area Business Association as we show our appreciation and celebrate our united military-friendly community. There will be Live Entertainment and demonstrations, Food samplings and discounts, prizes and giveaways, Fin for Kids & Adults, Health info and specials, a Vendor row, military discounts, and more.
Sat, Sep 19 - Turtle Painting, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1255 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton. Come and learn about our native turtles and afterwards we can help the turtles finger paint. Each person will receive a picture painted by the turtles. Program is for ages 3 and up. Meet in the Nature Center. For more information and to register call the Nature Center at 757-825-4657. Registration deadline is Friday September 18 by 3pm.
Sat, Sep 19 - Hampton Roads Sustainable Living Expo / Lynnhaven River NOW Fall Fest 2015, Brock Environmental Center, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3663 Marlin Bay Drive, Virginia Beach. FREE ADMISSION - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. The Expo is a family-friendly, regional event designed to engage the greater Hampton Roads community in exploring the balance between social, economic, and environmental responsibility. The 5th Annual Lynnhaven River Now Fall Festival will have many fun activities for children of all ages as well. Walk, ride your bicycles, take the bus or drive to Pleasure House Point for a great day. Fun for the whole family, including: Hands-on nature activities, Fun and educational booths, Native Plant Sale, Eco-friendly Craft Vendors, Delicious Locally-Sourced Food, Rain Barrel Bonanza, Music & Pirates. http://www.lynnhavenrivernow.org/fall-festival-2/
Sat, Sep 19 - Annual Neighborhood Expo, Kroc Center, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 1401 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk. Event is free. Connect with your neighbors. The Expo is designed to celebrate Norfolk's families, schools and neighborhoods and the reasons they make our city a great place to live, invest and participate. A festive setting that promotes the importance of building safe, healthy and inclusive relationships: neighbor to neighbor; parent to teacher, resident to community partners. Planned activities include: Neighborhood-focused exhibits and information from more than 40 exhibitors. Activities for people of all ages: Music, dancing, entertainment, Door prizes and giveaways. Parking will be available at the Kroc Center and Richard Bolling Elementary. 757-664-4080
Sat, Sep 19 - Williamsburg International Food & Arts Festival benefiting Literacy for Life, William and Mary School of Education, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, 301 Monticello Avenue, Williamsburg. Come join international artists, vendors and entertainment for a day of family fun! Try food from around the world and enjoy the different cultures represented in the Greater Williamsburg area. The Williamsburg Food and Arts festival benefits Literacy for Life, providing free literacy and ESL services to the community for 40 years.
Sat, Sep 19 - 4th Annual ETC - Embrace The Culture Indie Music and Arts Festival, Town Point Park, Noon - 10:00 pm, Waterside Dr., Norfolk. ETC is the progressive celebration of the dynamic talent and dedication that fuels the indie music scene. Town Point Park is transformed into an organic platform for innovative artists, comedians, authors and hip musicians to flourish. Festival artisans include vibrant Norfolk Food Truck Chefs, dynamic local craft breweries and a pop-up retail marketplace that includes vibrant, hip fashionwear and innovative, repurposed gadgetry. ETC celebrates a diverse, unique community that makes up one of Entrepreneur Magazine's top 5 cities for entrepreneurs. Live Music all day at several stages including local and national acts like: The Mowgli's, JOHNNYSWIM, Royal Teeth, Little Tybee, KOA, The Dahus, and Little Pants.
Sat, Sep 19 - Archery Demo Day, Great Neck Recreation Center, 1 - 3:00 pm, 2521 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach. Age 6 & up | Ever wonder if you could shoot a bow and arrow and hit your target? Stop by and give it your best shot during our open house! All equipment is provided. Free and open to the public; membership or day pass not required. outdoors@VBgov.com | (757) 385-4461
Sat, Sep 19 - Virginia Brazilian Festival, City Center at Oyster Point, 1 - 7:00 pm, 700 Town Center Drive, Newport News. Enjoy true Brazilian heritage, music, food, dancing, art workshops, demonstrations, children's activities and more!! 757-926-1400
Sat, Sep 19 - Snake Talk at Northwest River Park, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake. Join our Park Naturalist as he leads a discussion on the types of snake found at Northwest River Park. Discussion will be held in the Activity Building. Admission: Free. Reservations are required. Contact: Shawn Callahan (757) 421-7151
Sat, Sep 19 - 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, Sep 19 - Deep Creek Ruritans Annual BeefFest 2015, Izaak Walton Park, 2:30 - 6:30 pm, Shipyard Road, Chesapeake. Join the Deep Creek Ruritans for the annual BeefFest 2015. All You Can Eat & All You Can Drink! Featuring Texas-style barbequed beef, baked beans, cole slaw, & your favorite liquid refreshments. Music by "This Time Around". Admission: $25 in Advance; $30 at the Gate; Ages 13 - 17 Half Price; Kids 12 and under Free. $5 Discount for Active Duty Military! (757) 487-9614 | http://www.deepcreekruritan.org/BeefFest.html
Sat, Sep 19 - Ultimate Girlfriend Affair, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 5:00 pm, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. We are all about women connecting with her girlfriends and enjoying a night of fun! The event includes a lingerie show, shopping experience, live entertainment and much more. Women who come to this event have the opportunity to network with local companies and businesses about their products and services. This event provides all your entertainment for you and your friends in one spot. Email: corpoffice@ultimategirlfriendaffair.com | Website: http://www.ultimategirlfriendaffair.com/
Sat, Sep 19 - Black Dog Gallery presents Billy Ray Hussey Pottery Event, 6 - 8:00 pm, 114 Ballard Street, Yorktown. Join pottery enthusiasts from throughout the south for an exclusive opportunity to participate in one of North Carolinian Billy Ray Hussey's events. Hussey uses local North Carolina clay and fires his work in a wood-burning kiln. Producing less than 200 pieces a year, this event is one of his limited "kiln opening" events. For more information call 757.989.1700
Sat, Sep 19 - The Mariners' Gallery Crawl, Mariners' Museum, 6:30 - 10:00 pm, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News. For one night only, you can get up close and personal with multiple artifacts that have rarely, or possibly never, been on public display! Experience the stories behind these incredible artifacts with interactive interpreters, conversations with curators and conservators, and talks with collections experts. Your Gallery Crawl Passport will guide you through the permanent galleries while you sip and savor on foods and beverages related to the gallery. Don't miss your chance to learn the secrets of the Museum! Tickets are $55 in advance and $60 day-of-event. Tickets include a commemorative glass, heavy hors d’oeuvres, alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages, interaction with costumed interpreters and talks with conservation and collection experts
Sat, Sep 19 - "Shipwrecks & Ghost Lore": A Virginia Beach Ghostwalk, The Old Coast Guard Station, Tue & Thu evenings, 7:00 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
Sat, Sep 19 - Legends of Main Street: A Suffolk Ghost Walk, 7:00 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
Sat, Sep 19 - Hampton Hot Spot, Performing & Creative Arts Center, 7 - 9:00 pm, 300 Butler Farm Rd., Hampton. Young adults come showcase your talent: poetry, spoken word, song, and dance. Share and learn from other local artists. Free and open to the public. 757-766-1510
Sat/Sun, Sep 19/20 - NAS Oceana Air Show, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Naval Air Station Oceana, 1750 Tomcat Boulevard, Virginia Beach. Free admission and Free parking. This year the NAS Oceana Air Show is pleased to present the United States Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration team along with a host of thrilling military and civilian performances. Our fans won't want to miss the aerial artistry of soloist Gary Ward, the GEICO Skytypers, Greg Shelton's FM-2 Wildcat, Dan Buchanan's hang glider, Bill Leff's T-6 Texan and Paul Woods remarkable A-4 Skyhawk. We'll also have our local squadrons performing the F/A-18C Hornet Tactical Demonstration, the F/A-18F Super Hornet Tactical Demonstration and the signature Air Power Demonstration with Fleet Flyby. Along with the Skydive Suffolk Parachute Demonstration team and the heart-stopping performance by the SHOCKWAVE Jet Truck, the 2015 NAS Oceana Air Show is guaranteed to provide a thrill a minute for the whole family to enjoy.
Sat/Sun, Sep 19/20 - Chesapeake Virginia Dog Fanciers AKC All Breed Dog Show, Chesapeake City Park, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake. This AKC event gives dogs and their owners the ability to have fun and show off their training, team work, and breeding. It features judging of breeds according to their written standards by AKC judges to the BEST IN SHOW each day. Vendors will feature items from food to collars to leashes to toys that can be used to reward your best friend with upon returning home. Admission is free. Parking is $5 per day. Concessions will be available for purchase. http://www.cvdfa.org/
Sat/Sun, Sep 19/20 - Nottoway Tribal Pow Wow, Surry Parks and Rec Center, 10:00 am, 205 Enos Farm Dr. (Hwy 10 at Hwy 31), Surry. Come and join us for another fun filled day of: Intertribal Dancing, Vendors and Crafts, Native American Cooking, Primitive Weapons Demonstrations, Storytelling, Educational Exhibits and Community Services Information. Gates open at 10 am, Grand Entry Sat 12 Noon, Sun 1 pm. For information call (757) 686-8602 or 708-4364 | www.nottowayindians.org
Sat/Sun, Sep 19/20 - 26th Annual Tidewater Division National Model Railroad Assoc. Train Show, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. Model railroad equipment, supplies, tools, videos, books, photos, memorabilia, and train sets on sale. Operating layouts in a variety of scales (n, ho, o, g, Lego). Food & beverages on sale. Hourly door prizes. Learn how to model clinics. White elephant tables. Train doctor. All scales test track. Scouts work towards merit badge in model railroading. Donations for Toys for tots and Operation life saver. http://www.nmra-mer-tidewater.org/
Sat/Sun, Sep 19/20 - Newtown 136th Founder's Day Celebration, Little England Cultural Center, Sat 9 am to 5 pm, Sun 3 to 5 pm, 3922 Kecoughtan Road, Hampton. The Newtown Improvement & Civic Club Inc. in partnership with the Hampton Neighborhood Commission presents the 136th Newtown's Founders Day Celebration. This community event will be filled with live entertainment, activities for all ages, first aide/safety information vendors, food court, bizarre, and much, much more. Bring your friends and family for fun and have a great time while honoring the history of the community. (757) 660-8646
Sat/Sun, Sep 19/20 - Fall Native Plant Sale, Virginia Living Museum, 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News. Choose from a large selection of summer and fall blooming native wildflowers, shrubs and small trees for a variety of garden sites and styles at the Virginia Living Museum's annual fall plant sale. Many of these are excellent plants for attracting butterflies, hummingbirds and other wildlife to your yard. Native plants are good choices for area gardeners because such plants tolerate the area's weather and serve as food and shelter for area wildlife, while also providing a good show in the garden. Fall is the best time of year to do the majority of your heavy gardening. All plants are nursery propagated. Sale held rain or shine. 757-595-1900
Sat/Sun, Sep 19/20 - Court Days, Yorktown Victory Center, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, 200 Water Street, Yorktown. When court was in session in the 18th century, the town turned out. Take part in role-play trials as a juror, witness, or even the accused, and enjoy period games, music, entertainment and livestock displays. Vendors selling crafts and wares also will be on hand. Cost: Admission to the Yorktown Victory Center is $9.75 for adults and $5.50 for ages 6-12. Children under 6 are free. A combination ticket with Jamestown Settlement is $21.00 for adults and $10.50 for ages 6-12
Sat, Sep 19 through Nov - Bergey's 7th Annual Corn Maze, Fri/Sat 10:00 am - 6:30 pm, 2207 Mount Pleasant Road, Chesapeake. The 5-acre maze is a fun and educational activity for your whole family. Hone your directional skills and problem solving skills as you make your way through our maze. Pumpkins from our pumpkin patch and pony rides will also be available, but are not included in the corn maze admission price. Admission: Ages 5 and up - $8 (Sept), $10 (Oct/Nov); Ages 4 and under - Free. You won't be able to pass by our family-run bakery without stopping for a treat! Choose from homemade cinnamon rolls, breads and pies, sandwiches, and made on-site ice cream. A variety of produce and fresh-cut flowers grown right on our farm are also available. (757) 770-3770 or 546-9225
Sun, Sep 20 - 9th Annual Paws for a Cause Dog Walk & Festival, The Mariners' Museum Park, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. Sponsored by The Peninsula SPCA, this animal friendly fundraiser is held at The Mariners' Museum Park and brings the community together with animal related exhibitors and vendors, animal rescues, canine games, raffles and more! 757-595-1399
Sun, Sep 20 - Farm to Fork 2015, Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 3:00 to 6:00 pm, 1444 Diamond Springs Rd., Virginia Beach. Taste dishes created by local chefs highlighting fresh, local ingredients. Enjoy local wine and craft beer, local food vendors, music, kids activities and a live farm animal display. Music by local bluegrass band Hard Knox! Bring a blanket or chairs and stretch out on the lawn. Farm to Fork is a rain or shine event. Indoor facilities are available. Refunds will not be given. Purchase tickets online here: https://bfblhr-farm-to-fork-tickets.eventbrite.com
Mon, Sep 21 - Chesapeake Police Dept Sponsored Blood Drive, Chesapeake Central Library, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 298 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Please schedule your donation by setting up an appointment on the American Red Cross website at RedCrossBlood.org and using sponsor code ChesPolice. Of course, walk-ins are welcome and you are encouraged to bring a friend or, even, a group to help the Chesapeake Police and the American Red Cross meet their donation goal for the Blood Drive.
Mon, Sep 21 - 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, Sep 22 - Yoga in the Galleries, Chrysler Museum of Art, 8:45 am, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Have you ever tried the warrior pose in a room full of Baroque Paintings? Join our resident Yogi, Tenesha Bazemore, for yoga classes in a beautiful setting. Her teaching is appropriate for all skill levels. All you need to do is bring a yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing and enjoy meditation at the Chrysler Museum of Art. The sessions are free to Museum Members, regularly $10. You can sign up online here. Sessions will run from 8:45-9:45 am every Tuesday.
Tue, Sep 22 - Boardwalk Astronomy, 6 to 11:00 pm, at 24th Street, Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
Thu, Sep 24 - Shag at the Foodbank, Hampton Foodbank, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, 2401 Aluminum Avenue, Hampton. Nixon Catering will be serving delicious all-you-can-eat seafood. Menu items include steamed shrimp, crab bites, fried oysters, fried fish, oysters on a half shell, steamed clams, clam chowder, fried scallops, pork BBQ, baked beans, coleslaw, hushpuppies, and sweet potato fries. In addition to the great food, Bill Deal's Original Rhondels will provide live music for a "shagadelic" good time! Advance cost is $35.00 per person and tickets can be purchased at www.shagatthefoodbank.com or from Kiwanis members. Tickets are $45.00 at the door. 757-696-1793 | http://shagatthefoodbank.com
Thu, Sep 24 - Taste of the Town, Peninsula Town Center, 6 - 9:00 pm, Town Square, Hampton. Enjoy live music & sampling delicious food from Peninsula Town Center's 14 participating restaurants. All tickets include: Sampling Ticket Book, 8oz. Bottle of Water & Taste of the Town Koozie. All proceeds benefit the USOHRCV. Beer Garden available for additional cost ($1/Non-Alcoholic Beverage & $3/Alcoholic Beverage or $5 for 2 Alcoholic Beverages). Drink tickets will be available through the USO during the event.
Thu, Sep 24 - Family Fun Night: "Battleship", Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, One Waterside Drive, Norfolk. $15 per family. Developmental Milestone: Approaches to Learning; Cognition and General Knowledge Program description: Family friendly activities aboard the Battleship, story time, crafts and more Age group: Pre-k and older. http://www.norfolk.gov/readyby5
LOCAL THEATER / CONCERTS / LECTURES / TALKS
Now thru Sep 13 - "Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play", The Generic Theater, Thu-Sat 8:00 pm, Sun matinee 2:30 pm, 215 St. Paul's Blvd., Norfolk. By Anne Washburn, Music by Michael Friedman, Directed by Garney Johnson. Think Walking Dead minus zombies plus The Simpsons! In this outrageous dark comedy, we find a group of strangers in a post-apocalyptic setting bonding over a mutual affection for The Simpsons, particularly the "Cape Feare" episode from season 5 when Sideshow Bob first tries to kill Bart Simpson.
Now thru Sep 27 - "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas", The Musical, The Little Theatre of Norfolk, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 801 Claremont Ave., Norfolk. Book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson, Music and Lyrics by Carol Hall. The Chicken Ranch has been known since the 1850s as one of the better pleasure palaces in all of Texas. Governors, senators, mayors, and even victorious college football teams frequent Miss Mona's cozy bordello until that puritan nemesis Watchdog focuses his righteous indignation on the institution. This hilarious musical was famously adapted into a movie with Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds. Contains strong language and adult situations. http://www.ltnonline.org/
Fri, Sep 11 - Movie in the Pool: "Dolphin Tale 2", Seatack Recreation Center, 6 - 8:00 pm, 141 South Birdneck Road, 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.? fun@VBgov.com | (757) 385-5920
Fri, Sep 11 - 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, Sep 11 - Rhythms on the Riverwalk Concert Series: 'Williamsburg Classic Swing Orchestra', Riverwalk Landing, 6:30 pm, 331 Water Street, Yorktown. Get your toes tappin' to fantastic sounds during this five-week concert series featuring three Fridays of toe tappin' Jazz and Big Band followed by two Fridays of knee slappin' Country. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. 757.890.3500 | http://www.yorkcounty.gov/Portals/6/15_Rhythms%20Flyer.pdf
Fri, Sep 11 - Firehouse Bluegrass Benefit Concert, Fire Station 10, 7:30 pm, 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, Sep 11 - 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/Sat, Sep 11/12 - Blues at the Beach, Dairy Queen Grill & Chill 17th Street Park, Fri 7 - 11:00 pm, Sat 2 - 11:00 pm, The Oceanfront at Virginia Beach. Celebrating one of the most cherished musical genres of all time, Blues at the Beach features two days of concerts on an outdoor stage. Local, regional, and nationally-recognized Blues acts share the stage for a riveting and heartfelt tribute to the sights, sounds, and soul of the American experience. National headliners have brought their intensity and knockout live performances to Virginia Beach. Tickets are $5 per day ($8 for a weekend pass). - See more at: http://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/blues-beach#sthash.6dbODwmr.dpuf
Fri, Sep 11 thru Sep 20 - "Brownie Points", The Regent University Theatre, Fri/Sat 7:30 pm, Sat/Sun 2:30 pm, Regent Performing Arts Center, Studio Theatre, 1000 Regent University Drive(just off Centerville turnpike), Virginia Beach. Sparks fly when five moms gather their girls for a camping trip. Will friendship prevail when they clash over race, religion, and motherhood? Adults: $17 - Discount*: $14 - Regent students: $9. 757.352.4245 | http://regent.tix.com/
Fri, Sep 11 thru Oct 4 - "Steel Magnolias", Little Theatre of Virginia Beach, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 550 Barberton Drive, Virginia Beach. By Robert Harling, Directed by Kathy Strouse. The action is set in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are "anybody" come to have their hair done. Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on their underlying strength - and love - which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad. For more information call 757-428-9233, or visit: www.ltvb.com?
Sat, Sep 12 - Civil War Lecture Series: "Why Is It Going to Take So Long to Get the Turret on Display?", Mariners' Museum, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News. Senior Conservator Will Hoffman will give an explanation as to why conservation takes so long. The presentation will focus on the challenges associated with the preservation of the largest marine archaeological metals project in the world, and give the audience a front seat view into the decision-making process for artifact treatment.
Sat, Sep 12 - 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, Sep 12 - 7th Annual Opera In The Park, Town Point Park, 7:30 pm, Waterside Dr., Norfolk. Free & Open to the Public! Enjoy Virginia Opera artists in your bermudas and flip flops as they sing popular arias and favorite Broadway melodies under the stars. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and listen to the most beautiful music in a laid back waterfront setting. Creative culinary cuisines and adult beverages prepared by local gourmet artisans will be available for purchase throughout the evening or guests may bring their own picnic baskets. Park Opens at 6:00 pm.
Sat, Sep 12 - Jae Sinnett and Friends, Williamsburg Library, 7:30 to 9:30 pm, 515 Scotland St., Williamsburg. Jae Sinnett is joined by saxophonist Ralph Bowen, pianist Allen Farnham, and bassist Hans Glawischnig in this late summer performance guaranteed to make your evening swing. Enjoy music from Jae's newest album, Zero to 60, scheduled for release in February 2016. Cost: Adults: $18 Students/Friends of the Library: $16 Children: $10
Sun, Sep 13 - "My Really Weird Next Door Neighbors", Children's Theatre of Hampton Roads, Meyera E Oberndorf Central Library Theatre, 2:00 pm, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. What happens when an ordinary girl moves into a neighborhood of extraordinary characters? An adventure, of course! With its use of puppets, audience interaction, and never ending laughs, "Neighbors" is an unbeatable theatre experience that's hilarious fun for the entire family.
Sun, Sep 13 - Free Community Concert: 'Ambrosia Quartet', Chrysler Museum of Art, 3 - 4:30 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. The Feldman Chamber Music Society begins its 70th year with a special preseason concert in our Kaufman Theater. Join us for an afternoon of popular favorites and light classical tunes flawlessly played by the locally beloved and internationally famed Ambrosia Quartet. Come an hour early to enjoy Music Through the Ages, a harmonious 2 pm tour of our galleries.
Sun, Sep 13 - Concert at the Fountain Plaza: 'Stan the Sax Man', Virginia Beach Town Center, 6 - 9:00 pm, Central Park Plaza, Virginia Beach. Come out to hear and enjoy the free ambient music at the Fountain Plaza! Whether you are on your way to laugh out loud at the Funny Bone Comedy Club, a show at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, or a romantic date night dinner at one of your favorite restaurants, the nightly plaza music will surely set the tone.
Sun, Sep 13 - Bobby Blackhat's Blues Family In Concert, Chrysler Museum of Art, 7:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. The Chrysler is pleased to host a FREE blues concert featuring an esteemed blues musician from Newport News, Bobby "Blackhat" Walters, and more than a dozen of his friends. The "Bay Days Foundation Presents The Blues Family of Hampton Roads Concert" will be hosted by Paul Shugrue of WHRV-FM, 89.5 FM. Shugrue is the producer and on-air host of several popular radio shows on National Public Radio here in Hampton Roads, including the long-running "Out of the Box" series and his weekly "A Shot of the Blues" program. This was originally designed as a paid event in support of the Bay Days Foundation. Full refunds will be available at the door for those who wish one. Otherwise, the donation will go to the foundation as originally intended. Ticket holders will enjoy priority seating.
Mon, Sep 14 - Port Hampton Lecture: Steel Drivin' Man - John Henry, The Untold Story of an American Legend, Hampton History Museum, 7:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. The ballad "John Henry" is the most recorded folk songs in American history and John Henry--the mighty railroad man who could blast through rock faster than a steam drill--is a towering figure in our culture. Through historian Scott Nelson's sleuthing we learn the poignant story of a young Virginia convict who died working on one of the most dangerous enterprises of the time, the first rail route through the Appalachian Mountains. 757-727-1610
Mon/Tue, Sep 14/15 - Williamsburg Symphonia Masterworks Concert #1, Kimball Theatre, Merchants' Square, 8:00 pm, 428 West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg. The Williamsburg Symphonia opens its 32nd season with an orchestral program featuring works by Glinka, Dvorák and Brahms. For information or to purchase tickets, call (757) 229-9857 or visit www.williamsburgsymphonia.org. Buy a season subscription and save!
Wed, Sep 16 - Front Porch Music Series: 'Gratiot Lake Road', Hampton History Museum, 6:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Gratiot Lake Road is the modern folk music of husband and wife Ben and Emaleigh Jensen. Their songs vary from soft ballads to upbeat jams played in a style that has been described as haunting, bittersweet, and eerie. Museum members free, non-members $5. 757-727-1610
Thu, Sep 17 - Sunset Thursday at Portside: 'Billy Joe Trio', 6:30 - 9:30 pm, 6 Crawford Parkway, Portsmouth. Join us for free live music on the Water Stage. Vendors will also be on hand. Come start the weekend early in Portsmouth. For more information please call 757-393-5143.
Thu, Sep 17 - Opening Reception and Gallery Talk, "From The Ground Up: A Ceramics Invitational", Tidewater Community College Visual Arts Center, 6:30 pm, High St., Portsmouth. In this collaborative exhibition program (thru Nov 5) with the Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center, Virginia Earth: Ceramic Art, the VAC presents bodies of work by four ceramists: Dianne Hottenstein (Chesapeake, VA); the late Dr. Lawrence Jordan (Norfolk, VA); Ani Kastin (Mt. Rainier, MD); Woodrow Nash (Akron, OH).
Thu, Sep 17 thru Oct 3 - "City of Angels", Williamsburg Players, Thu-Sat 8:00 pm, Sat 2:00 pm, 200 Hubbard Ln., Williamsburg. Directed by Chris Hull, Book By Larry Gelbart, Music By Cy Coleman, Lyrics By David Zippel, Vocal arrangements by Cy Coleman and Yaron Gershovsky. City of Angels is the rarest of musical comedies; one that is not only loaded with music and written in the contemporary jazz idiom, but also filled with sidesplitting comedy. Set in the glamorous, seductive Hollywood of the 40's, the world of film studios and flimsy negligees, the show chronicles the misadventures of Stine, a young novelist, attempting a screenplay for movie producer/director, Buddy Fidler.
Fri, Sep 18 - A New Vision: The Menokin Glass House, Earl Gregg Swem Library, 5:00 to 7:00 pm, 400 Landrum Drive, Williamsburg. Built as the home of Declaration of Independence signer, Francis Lightfoot Lee, Menokin is now the evocative remains of an historic mansion surrounded by a vast, cultural landscape in Virginia's Northern Neck region. Menokin is America's most engaging preservation project. Learn more about the glass house concept led by the architecture firm of Machado and Silvetti Associates from Menokin's Executive Director, Sarah Dillard Pope, followed by a guided tour of the photographs by the photographer, Hullihen Williams Moore.
Fri, Sep 18 - Movie in the Pool: "Big Hero 6", Williams Farm Recreation Center, 6 - 8:00 pm, 5252 Learning Circle, 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.? fun@VBgov.com | 7573852950
Fri, Sep 18 - Rhythms on the Riverwalk Concert Series: 'Super Jazz Band' featuring Conni Mann, Riverwalk Landing, 6:30 pm, 331 Water Street, Yorktown. Get your toes tappin' to fantastic sounds during this five-week concert series featuring three Fridays of toe tappin' Jazz and Big Band followed by two Fridays of knee slappin' Country. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. 757.890.3500 | http://www.yorkcounty.gov/Portals/6/15_Rhythms%20Flyer.pdf
Fri, Sep 18 - Zoovies: "Frozen", The Virginia Zoological Park, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, 3500 Granby Street, Norfolk. Bring the family, spread a blanket under the stars, and enjoy "Frozen" at the Zoo. Refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase. Free for members and children under 2; $5 for non-members.
Fri, Sep 18 - On Screen/In Person, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:00 pm, Music & Theatre Hall, 1 University Place, Newport News. "Foreign Puzzle", Director: Chithra Jeyaram. Foreign Puzzle follows dancer and choreographer Sharon Marroquin as she endures intensive breast cancer treatments and explores her fear of death through the creation of a 90 minute dance titled, The Materiality of Impermanence. The dance becomes Sharon's only outlet, allowing her to escape the daily pressures of the disease and life as a single working parent, and shapes her perceptions about life as she fights to heal her body and mind.
Fri, Sep 18 - 6th Annual Tucker-Arnold Storytelling Concert: Carmen Deedy, Kimball Theatre, 7 - 9:30 pm, Merchants' Square, 428 West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg. The 6th Annual Tucker-Arnold Storytelling Concert with Carmen Deedy, renowned professional storyteller and children's book author. Also featuring local tellers Darci Tucker and Sarah Brady performing. Classical and personal stories to make adults smile, laugh and remember. Appropriate for age 10 and above. $15/adults; $12/seniors
Fri, Sep 18 - 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, Sep 18 - Birth of an Answer, Attucks Theatre, 7:30 pm, 1010 Church Street, Norfolk. Birth of an Answer celebrates 100 years of African American creative and critical responses to D.W. Griffith's film, "Birth of a Nation" (1915). The evening features a screening of African American pioneer filmmaker Oscar Micheaux's silent classic, "Within Our Gates" (1919), accompanied by a live performance of a contemporary film score composed by Adolphus Hailstork that places past and present in conversation with one another. The score will be performed by The Harlem Quartet and guests and the I. Sherman Greene Chorale under the direction of conductor Michael Morgan. To learn more about the event and its performers, please visit boaaevent.org or at FaceBook.com/BOAAevent
Fri, Sep 18 - Charlie Wilson, w/ Avery*Sunshine, nTelos Wireless Pavilion, 8:00 pm, 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth. Nine time Grammy Award nominee Charlie Wilson is coming nTelos Wireless Pavilion. The hit-making showman-extraordinaire has had 18 Top 10 records and eight No. 1 songs in his career. Avery*Sunshine opens the concert. For more information please call 757-393-8181 or visit nTelos Wireless Pavilion online http://www.pavilionconcerts.com/
Fri, Sep 18 - VSO: Opening Night with Sarah Chang, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, 1 University Place, Newport News. JoAnn Falletta's 25th season with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra opens with Sarah Chang, one of the world's greatest and most high-profile violinists, performing Bernstein's romantic West Side Story Suite for violin and Ravel's musically exotic, one-movement work, Tzigane. The celebration continues with Barber's Overture from The School for Scandal, characterized by its orchestral brilliance, and Brahm's cheery and pastoral Symphony No. 2. There will also be a post-concert Mix & Mingle party. For more information, please visit http://www.virginiasymphony.org/
Sat, Sep 19 - "My Really Weird Next Door Neighbors", Children's Theatre of Hampton Roads, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 11:00 am, 110 W. Finney Ave., Suffolk. What happens when an ordinary girl moves into a neighborhood of extraordinary characters? An adventure, of course! With its use of puppets, audience interaction, and never ending laughs, "Neighbors" is an unbeatable theatre experience that's hilarious fun for the entire family.
Sat, Sep 19 - PIPE Concert: Parrotts of Caribbean, Lake Matoaka Amphitheater William & Mary, 6 to 10:00 pm, 121 Ukrop Way, Williamsburg. It's One Huge Tropical Party w/a Purpose, as we Heat up the 'burg Island Style w/the PARROTS OF THE CARIBBEAN! Heating-up the 'burg Island Style w/the #1 Jimmy Buffett Tribute, PARROTS OF THE CARIBBEAN! Gates Open: 5pm, Performers: Johnny St. Clair: 6pm, Parrots: 7-10pm. It's a GREAT Time for All Ages & a Great Cause! Do something worthwhile for Your Community while having a BLAST! Food, Drinks & Margaritas available. $12 Advanced / $15 Gate / $10 Students & Kids 12 & under.
Sat, Sep 19 - Barbara Martin in Concert, Williamsburg Library Theatre, 7:30 to 10:00 pm, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg. Come enjoy an evening of exceptional music from award winning guitarist Barbara Martin. Barbara's expertise and talent place her squarely in the company of the legends, but it's her ability to transition smoothly from chanteuse to girl-next-door to perceptive poet that makes her delightfully her own woman. It's this ability and style that had the Baltimore Sun touting Martin as ".a songwriter with an unexpected gift for sultry melody." $15 Adults, $13Friends of WRL & Students, $8 Under 17.
Sat, Sep 19 - VSO: Opening Night with Sarah Chang, Chrysler Hall, 8:00 pm, 215 St Paul's Blvd., Norfolk. JoAnn Falletta's 25th season with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra opens with Sarah Chang, one of the world's greatest and most high-profile violinists, performing Bernstein's romantic West Side Story Suite for Violin and Ravel's musically exotic, one-movement work, Tzigane. The celebration continues with Barber's brilliant Overture to The School for Scandal and Brahms' cheery and pastoral Symphony No. 2. There will be a post-concert Mix & Mingle party. For more information, please visit http://www.virginiasymphony.org/
Sun, Sep 20 - VSO: Opening Night with Sarah Chang, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 2:30 - 4:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. JoAnn Falletta's 25th season with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra opens with Sarah Chang, one of the world's greatest and most high-profile violinists, performing Bernstein's romantic West Side Story Suite for violin and Ravel's musically exotic, one-movement work, Tzigane. The celebration continues with Barber's Overture from The School for Scandal, characterized by its orchestral brilliance, and Brahm's cheery and pastoral Symphony No. 2. There will be a post-concert Mix & Mingle party, beginning at 4:30 pm. For more information, please visit http://www.virginiasymphony.org/
Sun, Sep 20 - "The Pirates of Penzance", Ferguson Center for the Arts, 3:00 pm, 1 University Place, Newport News. This New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players production is your chance to get carried away by Pirates. Join the band of swashbuckling buccaneers, bumbling British bobbies, frolicsome Victorian maidens and the delightfully dotty "model of a modern Major-General" for a rollicking romp over the rocky coast of Cornwall. This exuberant musical theater masterpiece, directed and conducted by Albert Bergeret with choreography by Bill Fabris, is performed in its original format.
Sun, Sep 20 - Concert at the Fountain Plaza: 'Joe Gosman Band', Virginia Beach Town Center, 6 - 9:00 pm, Central Park Plaza, Virginia Beach. Come out to hear and enjoy the free ambient music at the Fountain Plaza! Whether you are on your way to laugh out loud at the Funny Bone Comedy Club, a show at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, or a romantic date night dinner at one of your favorite restaurants, the nightly plaza music will surely set the tone.
Sun, Sep 20 - An Evening with Al Jarreau & Jeffrey Osborne, Chrysler Hall, 7:30 pm, 215 St Pauls Blvd., Norfolk. Al Jarreau's unique vocal style is one of the world's most precious treasures. His innovative musical expressions have made him one of the most exciting and critically-acclaimed performers of our time with seven Grammy® Awards, scores of international music awards and popular accolades worldwide. Jeffrey Osborne began his professional singing career in 1969 with a popular funk and soul group called Love Men Ltd. The band moved to Los Angeles in 1970 and changed its name to L.T.D. Osborne was originally brought on as the drummer and eventually became the lead vocalist. After more than ten years with the band, he decided to pursue a solo career and continued to tour and record through the 2010s.
Mon, Sep 21 - Watermen's Museum Swing Dance, 7:30 - 10:00 pm, 309 Water Street, Yorktown. No experience necessary and no partner required to come out and dance. Swing dance 7:30 - 8 pm for instructions and 8 - 10 pm dancing! 757.887.2641
Mon, Sep 21 - Birth of an Answer-Encore, Chandler Recital Hall, 8:00 pm, ODU, 5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk. Birth of an Answer celebrates 100 years of African American creative and critical responses to D.W. Griffith's film, "Birth of a Nation" (1915). The evening features a screening of African American pioneer filmmaker Oscar Micheaux's silent classic, "Within Our Gates" (1919), accompanied by a live performance of a contemporary film score composed by Adolphus Hailstork that places past and present in conversation with one another. The score will be performed by The Harlem Quartet and guests and the I. Sherman Greene Chorale under the direction of conductor Michael Morgan. To learn more about the event and its performers, please visit boaaevent.org or at FaceBook.com/BOAAevent
Tue, Sep 22 - Exhibition On Screen at Naro Expanded Cinema: "Rembrandt", 7:15 - 10:00 pm, 1507 Colley Ave, Norfolk. The Chrysler Museum of Art partners once again with the Naro for the screening of another celebrated Exhibition on Screen documentary. This documentary springs from a blockbuster 2014 exhibition at The National Gallery, London, and Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Jeff Harrison, the Chrysler's Chief Curator Emeritus, will be on hand to highlight Rembrandt's life and answer your questions about the ever-intriguing Old Master's most famous works. Admission is $9, and for more information, visit the Naro Cinema website. http://narocinema.com/
Tue, Sep 22 thru Oct 11 - "Peter and the Starcatcher", Presented by Virginia Stage Company, Wells Theatre, Tue 7:00 pm, Wed-Sat 8:00 pm, Sat 4:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm, 110 East Tazewell Street, Norfolk. By Rick Elice, based on the novel by Dave Berry and Ridley Pearson. With the snap of a finger and the magic of stagecraft, a dozen actors playing more than 100 different roles take us on a rambunctious adventure through Neverland.
Wed, Sep 23 - VSO Woodwind Quintet: Stories of Mystery, James City County Library, 7:30 to 8:30 pm, 7770 Croaker Road, Williamsburg. The Virginia Symphony presents a concert featuring a woodwind quintet. Books from the library related to secrecy will be on display, and there will be a Q&A session with the orchestra following the performance.
Wed-Sun, Sep 23-27 - Disney On Ice Presents 100 Years of Magic, Hampton Coliseum, Wed-Fri 7:30 pm, Fri 10:30 am, Sat 11 am 3 pm 7 pm, Sun 1 & 5 pm, 1000 Coliseum Dr., Hampton. Grab your Mickey ears and get ready for the ultimate Disney experience at Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt! Tickets start at $20. Facility fee $3.50. Additional fees may apply. http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/8257/
Thu, Sep 24 - The Final Sunset Thursday at Portside: Jazz Saxophonist, 'Sam Rucker', 6:30 - 9:30 pm, 6 Crawford Parkway, Portsmouth. Join us for free live music on the Water Stage. Vendors will also be on hand. Come start the weekend early in Portsmouth. For more information please call 757-393-5143.
Thu, Sep 24 - Revolutionary War Lecture Series: Edward J. Larson, Yorktown Victory Center, 7:00 pm, 200 Water Street, Yorktown. Free. Edward J. Larson, "George Washington's Second Revolution." Edward J. Larson, author of The Return of George Washington, 1783-1789, holds the Hugh & Hazel Darling Chair in Law at Pepperdine University. He is a Fulbright Senior Scholar and recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for History. His lecture will take the audience from Washington's spectacular victory at Yorktown to his inauguration as the first United States president eight years later and show the retired general's critical role in uniting the states and forging a more perfect federal government under the Constitution.
Thu, Sep 24 - Our Story, Our Time Oral History Project: Isabel 2003 Remembered, Hampton History Museum, 7 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. 6 pm, Collecting - bring in photos and items to be scanned for the museum collection, 7 pm Oral History - share your memories. Hurricane Isabel swept through Hampton Roads on Sept. 18, 2003, bringing with her damaging winds, flooding coastal and low-lying areas and loss of power to many in the region for up to two weeks. Hear harrowing tales of survival and resilience from Hamptonians who braved the storm.
Thu, Sep 24 - Robert Wells: "Voices from the Bottom of the South China Sea", Mariners' Museum, 7 - 9:30 pm, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News. In 1874 off the southern coast of China, the American ship SS Japan, carrying hundreds of Chinese emigrants, burst into flames and sank when a coal fire swept across its deck. In his book, Robert Wells recounts the Chinese passengers' working lives in California, and tells the story of America's complicated relationships with Asia in the 19th century. It's a story of a shipwreck, piracy and lost treasure, but also of the shared dreams of the Chinese and Americans who sought their fortunes in the American West.
Thu, Sep 24 - Phoebus Film Club Series: "Maker: The Movie", The American Theater, 7:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. From the producers of the internationally acclaimed "Design & Thinking," "Maker" is a feature-length documentary that looks into the current Maker Movement in America - a new wave of Do-It-Yourself and Do-It-Together culture fueled by passion and powered by the advent of new technologies. $8
Thu, Sep 24 - An Evening with Madeleine K. Albright, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:30 pm, 1 University Place, Newport News. Madeleine K. Albright has devoted her life to public service, not only on behalf of the citizens of the United States but the world. In 2012 President Obama awarded the U.S. Medal of Freedom to Dr. Albright - the nation's highest civilian honor - citing the inspiration her life is to all and that her scholarship and insight continue to make the world a better, more peaceful place.
Thu, Sep 24 - The LCV Project, Williamsburg Library Theatre, 7:30 to 9:30 pm, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg. Come and enjoy the versatile sounds of acoustic guitarist/instrumentalist Lou Vangieri at this FREE concert. He is a relentlessly creative acoustic-guitarist/songwriter and performer and has been active in the acoustic-music community since the mid-1970's. He performs a blend of folk, country swing, pop-rocker, traditional, soft jazz, peaceful new age, classical, nostalgia and well written original works.
Thu, Sep 24 - VSO: Mozart and Tchaikovsky, Crosswalk Community Church, 8:00 pm, 7575 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg. Benjamin Rous conducts the series season opener, featuring the Virginia Symphony Orchestra's own Simon Lapointe, violin, and Beverly Baker, viola, as soloists in Mozart's passionate and deeply expressive Sinfonia Concertante. Also on the program is Mozart's festive Symphony No. 32 and Tchaikovsky's "piece from the heart," the Serenade for Strings, including a lively finale based on a Russian folk tune, a Volga "hauling song."
Sun, Sep 27 - Brad Paisley, w/ Justin Moore, & Mickey Guyton, Farm Bureau Live, 8:00 pm, Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Brad Paisley will be slinging feelgood country hit after feelgood country hit from the Farm Bureau Live stage with his Crushin' It World Tour! The tour may be a little misleading in its name, with Paisley chalking up dates exclusively in North America for the moment, but the music is gonna get y'all dancing universally! Fellow country artist Justin Moore & trailblazer Mickey Guyton will be joining him Sunday 27th September - make sure y'all don't miss out!
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Five Points Community Farm Market, 2500 Church Street, Norfolk
Hours: Thu/Fri 11 am to 7 pm, Sat 9 am to 5 pm, Sun 10 am to 3 pm
The Five Points Community Farm Market is a project of the Five Points Partnership, a 501-c-3 non-profit formed in 2001. The Partnership is a grass-roots community organization based in the Norview section of Norfolk. The Farm Market began as a community project in 2002 in a vacant lot across from Norview Middle School, with volunteers selling Rodman's peanuts and 3 small growers offering produce. We have been located on Church Street since May 3, 2008, and we continue to work to bring the city of Norfolk and surrounding cities fresh produce grown by local small farms, and we are always growing. Come on by and check us out! Located in the Farm Market is a unique collective of incubator businesses: Sabrosa Salsas, Seafood Cravers, Kombuchick Tea Bar & Microbrewery, Get Fresh Cafe, Diana Fields Bookstore, Whole-ly Rollers rolls, pies, cookies & more. 757-640-0300
The Virginia Beach Farmers Market, 3640 Dam Neck Road, Virginia Beach
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am to 5 pm, Sat 8:30 am to 4 pm, Sun 10 am to 4 pm
The Virginia Beach Farmers Market is open year-round and features a variety of agriculturally inspired shops and related businesses that offer seasonal, fresh vegetables and fruit in addition to many other products. An organic grocery, butcher shop, seafood market, dairy and ice cream, florist, candy store, bakery, full-menu restaurant, wild bird store, and home and garden gift stores offer a unique and varied shopping experience. Farmer-to-you seasonal produce allow you to experience some of the best the agriculture community has to offer. Special events are held monthly at the Farmers Market, offering family experiences of the heritage of Agriculture. Friday evenings from April through October from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. 'country or bluegrass' music is featured at the Friday Night Hoedowns?. There is no admission but a blanket or chair is recommended. 757-385-4388
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 Thu - The first CNU Farmers Market of the Fall is this Thursday, Sep 10, from 3 - 6:00 pm in the DSU/York Street. For those coming from off campus there is parking in the lot behind the chapel. The weather looks good. Come on out and celebrate the coming of fall! Our amazing vendors: Allen's Farm, Artisan Bakery, Broken Arrows Farm, The Bunny Hutch, Crazy Pops Gourmet Popsicles, Chef K Souper Salads, Creekside Catering, From the Hearth Pizza, Happy Seeds, Irihana Arts and Yarnykins, Kettle King, Oberweis Dairy, Riverview Plantation Trading Co., Shelby Mingee NYR Organics, Sinful Treats, Smithfield Orchids, STUFT food truck, TJ's Homemade Treats
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 - Western Branch Farmers' Markets, Western Branch Community Center, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, 4437 Portsmouth Boulevard, Chesapeake. We now have a Saturday only Farmers' Market in Western Branch! Come to the Western Branch Community Center beginning August 15th to enjoy a great produce selection and support our local farmers. This Saturday Farmers' Market will end October 31st.
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, 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 - Suffolk Farmers' Market, 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. Free and open to the public. The Suffolk Farmers' Market 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 9 am until 1 pm. "First Saturday at the Market" will feature live music and the Teeny Tiny Farm Petting Zoo (10 am-1 pm). See our Suffolk Farmers' Market page for the rest of the day's activities: http://www.suffolk-fun.com/shop/suffolk-farmers-market/
Every Sat - Yorktown Market Day, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. Yorktown Market Days in its ninth season with a 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/
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