Local Happenings in Tidewater VA

With the weather forecast in mind, double check on your event before venturing out!

COMMUNITY EVENTS / FESTIVALS

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 30 - Virginia Science Festival, The Virginia Living Museum, 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. The Virginia Living Museum is psyched to be part of the second annual Virginia Science Festival taking place statewide beginning Sept. 26 and ending Oct. 30! Check out events taking place in your area at virginiasciencefestival.org and become involved, too! Discover something new with us at the Virginia Science Festival!

Now thru Oct 31 - Pumpkin Patch Fall Fun, Hickory Ridge Farm, Sat 9:30 am - 6:00 pm, Sun 12:30 - 6:00 pm, 2928 S. Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake. You-pick pumpkin patch! Come on out and pick your pumpkin right off the vine! Enjoy a storybook character hayride around our working farm and see our newly planted strawberries. Take a pony ride, play in the play area (farm animals, children’s corn maze, toddler hay maze, play houses). Take a ride on our new barrel train! Prices vary from $2 for the barrel train to $6.50 per child for the play area. Contact: Robin Pierce (757) 560-6763

Now thru Oct 31 - Great Bridge Pumpkin Patch, Open Daily at 9:00 am, Between Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and Nissan of Chesapeake,  900 N Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake. The Great Bridge Pumpkin Patch is back for another year with the new haunted trail - Terror Woods. This trail aims to have the coolest Halloween props for haunted trails. It kicks off starting October 9. And starting September 25 is Pumpkin Patch Playland, a perfect complement to the pumpkin patch. http://greatbridgepumpkinpatch.com/

Now thru Oct 31 - Frightmare, 123 N Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake. $15 incl tax. Thru Oct 10 Fri/Sat 6 to 10 pm; Thru Oct 25 Thu 6 to 9 pm, Fri/Sat 6 to 10 pm, Sun 6 to 9 pm; Then Tue-Thu 6 to 9 pm, Fri/Sat 6 to 11 pm. Frightmare is a fiercely intense and graphic haunt. Disturbing scenes of gore, carnage, and horrific mayhem. This is a long haunt that is geared for adults. (757) 609-2728 | https://www.facebook.com/experiencefrightmare

Now thru Oct 31 - Haunted Hunt Club Farm, 7:00 pm, Fri/Sat Sep 25/26, Fri-Sun Oct 2-4, Fri-Sun Oct 9-11, Wed-Sun Oct 14-31, 2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach. Box Office opens at 6:30 pm on the nights we are open! General Admission $25, Children 7 years old and under admitted free with a paying adult. Includes entry to the Haunted Hayride, Village of the Dead and Field of Screams, entry in to the farm and nightly entertainment and more! Carnival ride tickets separate. http://www.hauntedhuntclubfarm.com/?page_id=40#

Now thru Nov 1 - Hunt Club Farm’s Harvest Festival, Sat/Sun 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, 2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach. Featuring: Petting Farm, Daytime Farm Tours, Pony Rides, Carnival Rides (tickets required), Giant Haystack and More! Live Entertainment, DJ with Music, Games and Free Prizes! Don’t forget our Huge Pumpkin Patch with Mums, Cornstalks and Straw!

Now thru 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


Fri, Oct 2 - CANCELLED: First Fridays Downtown Street Party, MacArthur Center Green, 5 - 8:30 pm, 300 Monticello Ave., Norfolk.

Fri, Oct 2 - Still going: Spooktacular First Friday ViBe in the District, VB Oceanfront Area, 4 - 7:00 pm, participating area businesses, restaurants and retailers, including MOCA Satellite Gallery, Towne Pavilion II, 600 22nd Street, Virginia Beach. Celebrate local businesses and the arts at First Friday Vibe in “the District!” - The ViBe. JOIN MOCA AT 18th STREET FOR A SPECIAL VIBE CELEBRATION AND FESTIVE TREATS! Virginia Beach artisans and businesses… sharing our passion for arts and entertainment with our community. Every First Friday of the month!

Fri, Oct 2 - POSTPONED: 3rd Annual Birthday Bash, Merchant Square, 5:30 - 9:00 pm, Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg.

Fri, Oct 2 - History, Mystery, Mayhem and Murder, Elmwood Cemetery parking lot, 6:00 pm, 238 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk. Uncover Norfolk’s dark side and join celebrated historian Robert Hitchings, and Jenna Rockett each Friday in October and learn where the bodies are buried: Long-forgotten tales of crime and chaos; Norfolk’s link to the world’s most notorious murderers; and hauntingly beautiful memorial art and architecture. Material may not be suitable for children under age 12. No RSVP required. Suggested donation of $5 benefits the Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation. Participants are urged to bring a flashlight. Tours last 60 to 90 minutes.

Fri, Oct 2 - Sunset Paddle, Sunset Creek Boat Ramp, 6 - 8:00 pm, Hampton. Join a Park Ranger for leisurely sunset paddle along Sunset Creek and the Hampton River. Learn about the history of Hampton and experience some local wildlife along the way. Camera’s welcome. This paddle will end and begin at Sunset Marina. Feel free to bring your own kayak or call the Nature Center at Sandy Bottom Nature Park in advance to reserve one to take down the river. Program fee is $20.00 per person and is geared for ages 14 and up.  For more information or to register call the front desk at 757-825-4657. Registration deadline is Thu Oct 1 at 3 pm.


Fri/Sat, Oct 2/3 - Suffolk Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Friends of the Library Building, 300 Carolina Road, Suffolk. Open to the Public. monthly book sale, the revenue of which is used to support library programs. Peruse thousands of used books, magazines, movies and more. Prices: Paperbacks (Fiction) - $0.50 per inch, Softcovers - $0.50, Hardcovers - $1.00, Children’s - $0.50 per inch, DVDs - $2.00, Music CDs - $1.00, Audio Books on CD - $2.00, Audio Books on Cassette - $1.00. Other items specially priced. 757.514.1024 | http://www.suffolk.lib.va.us/about-us/friends-of-the-library.html


Fri-Sun, Oct 2-4 - CANCELED: Crawlin’ Crab 5K/Half Marathon and Sports and Fitness Expo, Hampton Roads Convention Center


Fri, Oct 2 thru Oct 31 - Zombie Contagion Haunted House, Peninsula Town Center, Fri/Sat/Sun 7 - 11:00 pm, 3420 Von Schilling Drive, Hampton. Peninsula Jaycees Proudly Present Zombie Contagion Haunted House. The worst way we could find out someone was secretly running a facility for genetic testing was if things went wrong. It happened! And now, Zombies are on the loose wreaking havoc! •General Admission $12. This attraction is recommended for guests 13 and up. Parental discretion is advised. Guests 15 years and under MUST be accompanied by a paid adult (18 & over). Sorry, no refunds. This is a charity event. Consider it a donation to a great cause.

Fri, Oct 2 thru Oct 31 - 757Zombies Thrill Ride, Chesapeake Paintball, Fri/Sat 7:00 pm - Midnight, 3064 Yadkin Road, Chesapeake. The immediate threat has been contained but we still need your help. Within the tall walls of an industrial park located in Deep Creek, countless numbers of zombies have been corralled, just waiting to be exterminated. Don’t be afraid, our ZAVs (Zombie Assault Vehicles) have been armed with semi-automatic paintball rifles, equipped with zombie killing tracer rounds designed specifically to put those flesh eaters back in the ground from whence they came. As you ride thru the urban containment area, you will have free reign to eliminate as many zombies as you can. Come be a part of the Zombie Assault Force as we take you on a thrill ride that is like no other you have ever experienced. (757) 279-7201 | http://www.757zombies.com/


Sat, Oct 3 - CANCELED: Suffolk On The Move Peanut Fest 5K, Constant’s Wharf Park & Marina

Sat, Oct 3 - Taskinas Creek Canoe Trip, Virginia Science Festival, York River State Park, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 9801 York River Park Road, Williamsburg. Join Virginia Institute of Marine Science guides on a canoe trip exploring Taskinas Creek at York River State Park.  We will explore the marshes surrounding Taskinas Creek, observe birds and invertebrates, discuss the importance of the marsh habitat, test water quality, and enjoy beautiful scenery.  Canoe experience is not necessary for this moderately physical activity. Children must weigh at least 50 pounds.  No program fee; park entrance fee required. Register here. http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=dfaqgicab&oeidk=a07eawtzndgc2cdc720

Sat, Oct 3 - POSTPONED: American Heroes Air Show, Hampton Roads Executive Airport, Oct 10

Sat, Oct 3 - Guided Walking Tour of Historic Fort Huger, beginning at 10:00 am, located off Route 10 at 15080 Talcott Terrace (Follow the Civil War Trails signage). Smithfield. Visit this Civil War fort and learn the significance of this gateway to the Confederate capital. The Isle of Wight County Museum is pleased to offer several FREE guided walking tours of the county’s historic sites and events throughout the year. Led by local historians and museum staff, the tours offer an in-depth look and a hands-on experience at these important and well-preserved properties. Reservations are not necessary. For further information call 757.357.0115.

Sat, Oct 3 - CANCELLED: Suffolk Peanut Fest Parade, 10:00 am, Downtown Historic Suffolk

Sat, Oct 3 - Cornhole Extravaganza, Bow Creek Recreation Center, 10 - 11:30 am, 3427 Club House Road, Virginia Beach. ?Age 8 & up. Grab your family and neighbors and come out to our First Annual Cornhole Extravaganza. Face off against each other in some bag tossing fun! Register at any recreation center by September 27. ?$4 per participant; recreation center membership or day pass needed. fun@VBgov.com | (757) 385-5960

Sat, Oct 3 - Kayak Quick Start, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 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 Fri Oct 2 at 3 pm.

Sat, Oct 3 - CANCELLED: Lookout’s Birthday Celebration, Old Coast Guard Station Museum

Sat, Oct 3 - Olde Towne Portsmouth Antiques to Flea Market, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Middle Street Garage, 441 Middle Street, Portsmouth. The Olde Towne Antiques to Flea Market is conveniently located in the Middle Street Garage at the corner of Middle & London Streets and is held year round, rain or shine on the first Saturday of each month. Gates open at 10 am and close at 2 pm. Always Free Admission & Free Parking! Call 757-339-1876 for additional information.

Sat, Oct 3 - Hispanic Heritage Month: Brunch and Entertainment, Mary D. Pretlow Branch Library, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 111 W. Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk. Hispanic food and entertainment with keyboardist and singer Roberto Henriquez (adults). 1-2-3 Play with Me" craft stations and Spanish stories,  Games, hula hoop contest, piñata, refreshments, and children’s dance company.

Sat, Oct 3 - Arbor Day, Lafayette Park, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 3500 Granby St., Norfolk. Tree-K-Fun Run, Chainsaw carving, Tree Tai Chi, Adopt a Tree (while supplies last). Food trucks.

Sat, Oct 3 - MOVED: 27th Annual Virginia Children’s Festival, SCOPE ARENA, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 201 E. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk. Tickets required. Hampton Roads’ most exciting family festival is filled with more than 100 fun, creative and interactive activities that include storytelling, hands-on workshops, educational displays, cultural experiences, arts and crafts, military demonstrations, costumed characters and more! This event is designed with children 10 and younger in mind. Join us in a memorable parade from the new Slover Library to Town Point Park for the Virginia Children’s Festival. https://festevents.org/events/2015-season-events/va-childrens-fest/

Sat, Oct 3 - Monarch Fest, The Virginia Living Museum, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. Celebrate the life cycle of the monarch butterfly with butterfly=related crafts, activities and learning opportunities. Plus, help release tagged monarchs for their journey to Mexico.

Sat, Oct 3 - 12th Annual Chesapeake Monster Fest, Chesapeake Central Library, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 298 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Free & Open to the Public. Monster Fest is an annual one-day horror convention held at the Chesapeake Central Library in VA for fans of classic horror in film and literature. Begun in 2003 by Rob Floyd and artist Clayton Sayre, Monster Fest is a day of vendors, panel discussions, special guests, a costume contest, trick-or-treating for all kids in costume, and a horror movie marathon! Visit the website for a complete list of guests, vendors, and schedule of events. http://monsterfestva.com/

Sat, Oct 3 - Clay Two Ways: Artist Demonstration featuring Daniel Johnston, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center & Orzo Ceramic Studio, 10:30 am, and 1:30 pm, Portsmouth. Daniel Johnston will travel from his home in North Carolina to demonstrate his expertise in ceramics with an amazing performance beginning at 10:30 am at Orzo Ceramic Studio, 600 Court Street, with a wheel throwing demonstration to create a large-scale vessel. The process with the same vessel will continues here at 1:30 pm with a surprisingly expressive method for surface treatment and slip trailing. At PACC he will offer a short presentation to illustrate his artwork. This event is sponsored by the Thomson Family Foundation and open to the public. Parking is free on Saturdays. For more information call 757-393-8543.

Sat, Oct 3 - Surry/Isle of Wight Counties Walk to Stop Diabetes, 11:00 am until 2:00 pm, Surry County Parks and Recreation Center, 205 Enos Farm Drive, Dendron. The American Diabetes Association Community Walk to Stop Diabetes. We are committed to walk and raise money for this inspirational event, not only because 29 million people in the United States live with diabetes, but because we personally know some of them, and want to do something about it. For more information or to get involved with the Surry and Isle of Wight Counties Community Walk, contact the Event Coordinator, Judy Lyttle, at judy.lyttle1@verizon.net. See more at: http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?company_id=22571&fr_id=10240&pg=company#sthash.qTq8CKgZ.dpuf

Sat, Oct 3 - CANCELLED: Touch a Truck, Train & More, Seaboard Station Railroad Museum

Sat, Oct 3 - Scallywag School, The Mariners’ Museum, hourly beginning at 11 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News. Talk, walk, and act like a pirate! Learn how to be a pirate as Blackbeard’s Crew invades The Mariners’ Museum the first four Saturdays in October. Scallywag School includes ‘talk like a pirate’ lessons, sword and musket drills, shipboard line handling, and more! Receive pirate gold as you complete activities and graduate with an Honorary Pirate Certificate. Free with Museum admission. http://www.marinersmuseum.org/event/scallywag-school/

Sat, Oct 3 - CANCELLED: Genuine Smithfield Bacon, Bourbon & Beach Music Fest, Windsor Castle Park

Sat, Oct 3 - CANCELLED: Five Alarm Festival and Chili Cook-Off, Hampton Carousel Park

Sat, Oct 3 - POSTPONED: The Yuengling War of the Wings, Virginia Beach Town Center, Nov 7

Sat, Oct 3 - CANCELED: Chelsea West Fest

Sat, Oct 3 - POSTPONED: Yorktown Wine Festival, Riverwalk Landing, Oct 25

Sat, Oct 3 - POSTPONED: 2015 Walkers Zombie 5K, Greenbrier Farms, Oct 10

Sat, Oct 3 - Afternoon Paddle, Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, 4510 Twin Pines Rd, Portsmouth. Kayak Hoffler Creek with a guide for the afternoon. Enjoy the early fall weather, the active wildlife and fellowship with other paddlers.  Space is limited.   Registration is $35 for non-members; $20 for HCWF members. For more information, please call 757-686-8684 or visit www.hofflercreek.org.

Sat, Oct 3 - 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, Oct 3 - Battle of Smithfield Guided Walking Tour, beginning at 2:00 pm, the Isle of Wight County Museum, 103 Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. 2014 marked the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Smithfield. Meet at the museum for a lecture and a walk down Church Street as your guide details the events of this battle. The Isle of Wight County Museum is pleased to offer several FREE guided walking tours of the county’s historic sites and events throughout the year. Led by local historians and museum staff, the tours offer an in-depth look and a hands-on experience at these important and well-preserved properties. Reservations are not necessary. For further information call 757.357.0115.

Sat, Oct 3 - POSTPONED: Annual Pig & Oyster Fest, Old Coast Guard Station Museum, Sun Oct 25

Sat, Oct 3 - POSTPONED: Bark in the Park 5K Doggy Dash & 2K Puppy Trot, Chesapeake City Park, Oct 24

Sat, Oct 3 - 24-Hour Comics Day, Francis Land House, 5:00 pm, 3131 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach. Come kick off DRAWtoberfest 2015 with 24 hours straight of comics-making fun! Take the 24-Hour Comics Day challenge (to create a 24-page comic – from start to finish – in 24 hours), or just come and hang out with a bunch of fellow creators and make comics at your own pace. This is the fifth 24HCD hosted by 757 Comic & Cartoon Creators, and the first 24HCD hosted at the historic Francis Land House by the City of Virginia Beach Department of Museums.

Sat, Oct 3 - 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/Sun, Oct 3-4 - CANCELLED: 5th Annual Biplanes and Triplanes: WWI Centennial, Military Aviation Museum

Sat/Sun, Oct 3-4 - Free Admission Weekend, Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 101 Museum Drive, Newport News. View our exhibits and explore PFAC’s Hands On for Kids Gallery, Gallery Shop and Sculpture Garden for free on the first weekend of every month, thanks to the generous support of the Noland Memorial Foundation. 757-596-8175 | http://www.pfac-va.org/

Sat/Sun, Oct 3-4 - CANCELED: 42nd Annual Fall Festival of Folklife, Newport News Park

Sat/Sun, Oct 3-4 - CANCELLED: An Occasion for the Arts, Merchant Square


Sun, Oct 4 - Bird Walks, Newport News Park, 7:00 am, 13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. The Hampton Roads Bird Club has monitored the bird population of Newport News Park since 1965. Join club volunteers in the Picnic Area I parking lot every first and third Sunday of the month for some early morning birding. Be prepared to car pool to several areas in the park. Beginners are welcome. Binoculars and field guides are recommended. Free. 757-886-7912

Sun, Oct 4 - CANCELLED: JT Walk & Beach Party, Neptune’s Park

Sun, Oct 4 - Scavenger Hunt, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm, 1255 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton. On this scavenger hunt you and your family will have to mark off on a park map where you find all the nature objects. First family to finish wins. Program fee is $2.00 per person and is for all ages. To register or need more information contact the park at 825-4657. Registration deadline is Saturday, Oct 3 at 3 pm.

Sun, Oct 4 - 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, Oct 4 - POSTPONED: Bark In The Park Fun Fest, Chesapeake City Park, Oct 25

Sun, Oct 4 - Float-a-Rama, Princess Anne Recreation Center, 1 - 4:00 pm, 1400 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach. ?It’s a day of huge, fun floats that are so big the pool is devoted just to them! Enjoy Claw Daddy, Sky Totter, Space Mountain and many more! Recreation center membership or day pass needed, but no additional cost?. fun@VBgov.com | (757) 385-5950

Sun, Oct 4 - CANCELLED: Step Outside with Girl Scouts, A Place for Girls, Chesapeake


Mon, Oct 5 - 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, Oct 6 - The Art of Yoga, 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.


Wed, Oct 7 - 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, Oct 7 - Annual College Art Transfer Fair, Tidewater Community College Visual Arts Center, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Corner of High St. and Court St., Portsmouth. Regional and national institutions offering four-year art programs provide transfer information and answer questions about their respective curricula.  Invited institutions include: Bellevue University, Chowan University, CNU, Corcoran College Art + Design, Elizabeth City State University, James Madison University, Kansas City Art Institute, Longwood University, MICA, NSU, ODU, Pratt Institute, RISD, SCAD, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, The Art Institute of Virginia Beach, VCU and Virginia Wesleyan College. For more information please call 757-822-1888 or visit www.tcc.edu/vac/

Wed, Oct 7 - Great American Food Fest, Chesapeake City Park, 3 - 7:00 pm, 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake. Sample some of the area’s best food and drink with entertainment. Proceeds benefit the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office Elder and Indigent Victims Assistance Programs. Advance tickets can be purchased at any TowneBank or online at www.tgaff.com.  (757) 382-6159

Wed, Oct 7 - Food Truck Hump Days on the Great Bridge Waterways, First and Third Wed 4:00 pm to Dusk, Battlefield Historic Park, 1775 Historic Way, Chesapeake. Join Eat The Streets 757 at Battlefield Historic Park on the first and third Wednesday of the month starting April 1 and ending October 21. A huge variety of food truck gourmet dishes will be offered along with children’s activities and live entertainment by the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation, the City of Chesapeake, and friends! All food trucks accept cash and credit though a minimum may apply when using credit. * 10% of all sales will benefit the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation. https://www.facebook.com/EatTheStreets757


Thu, Oct 8 - Suffolk Ruritan Club Shrimp Feast, Suffolk Executive Airport, 3 - 7:00 pm, 1410 Airport Road, Suffolk. $30 in advance/$35 at the gate. One of the kick-off activities traditionally held at the festival site and a social gathering of large proportion. Upwards of 5,000 people enjoy massive quantities of steamed shrimp, NC barbecue, chicken, coleslaw, rolls and adult beverages. Live entertainment. 757.539.6751 | www.suffolkruritan.org/shrimpfeast/

Thu, Oct 8 - The A.R.T. (Awareness, Recognition, Transformation) of Diversity, Children’s Museum of Virginia, 4 - 6:00 pm, Portsmouth. How to integrate the arts and cultures within a community to build a “Cultural Community”. Panelists will discuss how the arts – performing, literary, and visual arts — can be used to define and highlight different cultures in a community and how, through these media, these cultures can be merged to create an enhanced cultural community. The program is supported in part by the Portsmouth Museum and Fine Arts Commission. A reception will follow the program. Registration: $25 CAGHR members; $35 non CAGHR members Students (with ID) $15. Call for group rates. Joan L. Rhodes-Copeland 757 961-4002 or email joan@culturalli.org

Thu, Oct 8 - 22nd Annual Kiwanis Harbor Party, Town Point Park, 4:30 - 7:30 pm, Waterside Dr., Norfolk. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Seafood, barbecue, sides, craft beer, assorted wines and sodas! $35 in advance, $40 at gate. http://harborparty.org/

Thu, Oct 8 - Archery Safety, Newport News Park, 7:00 pm, 13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. This one-hour presentation will teach general archery safety tips, and a park ranger will discuss rules and regulations specific to Newport News Park. Please call 888-3333 to register for this free training class.


Thu-Sun, Oct 8-11 - 38th Annual Suffolk Peanut Fest, Suffolk Executive Airport, Thu 2 - 10:30 pm; Fri/Sat 10:00 am - 11:00 pm; Sun 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, 1410 Airport Road, Suffolk. Suffolk, Virginia’s premier festival. This family-friendly event honors the city’s agriculture heritage and devotion to peanuts, our favorite legumes. Known for its fun family activities, Suffolk Peanut Fest offers concerts, amusement rides, contests and competitions, a demolition derby, motorcycle rally, shrimp feast, fireworks and much more. Combine all of these great activities with local and national entertainment and you have a weekend full of good times! Parking is $15 per vehicle, per day; $25 for 4-day pass. 757.539.6751 | www.suffolkpeanutfest.com


Fri, Oct 9 - Windsor High School Homecoming Parade, 5 until 6:00 pm, Georgie D. Tyler Middle School, Windsor. The parade will begin at Georgie D. Tyler Middle School and will travel down Court Street to A Street.  Then will proceed down Duke Street to Church Street and will end at the Windsor High School. Come out and support the Windsor Dukes!

Fri, Oct 9 - Meet the Artists, Quirks of Art, 5 to 8:00 pm, 1430 High Street, Suite 709, Williamsburg. Save the Date to meet Laurie Pollpeter Eskenazi & David Gildersleeve. Finger food & drinks will be provided along with great fun and enthusiastic company. We look forward to seeing you.

Fri, Oct 9 - Rock Wall Fun: Get Hooked on Climbing, Seatack Recreation Center, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, 141 South Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach. Age 6 & up. Bring the whole family for a fun session of rock climbing on our vertical wall. Two belayers will help the climbers up and down from beginner to intermediate to advanced climbing experiences. Register in person at any recreation center. $4/person and recreation center membership or day pass needed. fun@VBgov.com | (757) 385-5920

Fri, Oct 9 - RESCHEDULED: 3rd Annual Birthday Bash, Merchant Square, 5:30 - 9:00 pm, Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg. It is an annual event! Celebrate in Merchants Square with a blowout birthday bash on Duke of Gloucester Street! Food & Bar 5:30 - 9 pm: Save your appetite for some great picnic food! From hot dogs and burgers to brats, she-crab soup and shrimp & grits, our restaurants will be offering a variety of foods for purchase. Adult beverages will also be available for purchase. Bring the kids for some special activities in front of the College of William & Mary Bookstore. Enjoy a free outdoor concert with 'Right On Band’ - the world’s greatest 70’s party band, 7 pm. The concert is free. Please bring a lawn chair.

Fri, Oct 9 - History, Mystery, Mayhem and Murder, Elmwood Cemetery parking lot, 6:00 pm, 238 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk. Uncover Norfolk’s dark side and join celebrated historian Robert Hitchings, and Jenna Rockett each Friday in October and learn where the bodies are buried: Long-forgotten tales of crime and chaos; Norfolk’s link to the world’s most notorious murderers; and hauntingly beautiful memorial art and architecture. Material may not be suitable for children under age 12. No RSVP required. Suggested donation of $5 benefits the Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation. Participants are urged to bring a flashlight. Tours last 60 to 90 minutes.

Fri, Oct 9 - “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-Sun, Oct 9-11 - Town & Country Days in Downtown Smithfield. Join the fun at Smithfield and Isle of Wight’s Annual Town and Country Day celebrating our historic port town and the county’s rich agricultural heritage with a day of fun-filled activities for the entire family, including Souper Saturday, the 4th Annual Country-Que, the 13th Annual Smithfield Hog Jog 5K Run/Walk, Wild Hog & “Kid’s Fun Run”, Court Day Presentation at the Olde Courthouse of 1750, Smithfield Ruritan Club’s 13th Annual Car Show, and the Smithfield Farmers Market. For further information call 757.357.5182.


Fri, Oct 9 thru Oct 31 - Haunted Barn and Hay Ride, Fri/Sat 8 - 11:00 pm, 15031 Reuter Lane, Windsor. Now in its fifth year, this delightfully scary hayride and haunted barn is real scream. Proceeds go to benefit Diamond in the Rough (DITR) Equine Rescue, a rescue focused on finding new, forever homes for displaced, abused and sick horses. For further information call 757.846.6976


Sat, Oct 10 - Veterans of Foreign Wars Community Breakfast, 7 until 10:00 am, VFW Post 8545, 223 Washington Street, downtown Smithfield. The Smithfield VFW invites the community to a fund-raising breakfast featuring “Fried Spot Fish”, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, sausage gravy, biscuits grits, mixed fruits, coffee, juice, cornbread and omelets. Breakfast is held every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. The VFW building is located across from the Smithfield Library. Donation $8. All proceeds go to support Local Veterans and community projects. For further information call Chris Garrett at (757) 951-8971.

Sat, Oct 10 - Coastal Edge Surf for the Cure, 1st Street Jetty, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Virginia Beach. To help raise awareness of Breast Cancer, to support the local chapter of Susan G Komen, and to provide a day of fun for survivors and anyone in the community who is interested in supporting a great cause. Go to www.surfforthecure.org or email us at surfforthecure@gmail.com

Sat, Oct 10 - Fall Early Bird Walk, Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 8 - 10:30 am, 4510 Twin Pines Rd, Portsmouth. The Fall migration continues in October.  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 best viewing.  Enjoy this quite time at Hoffler Creek before the gates open to daily guests.   Late arrivals cannot be accommodated; gates close at 8:10 am.  This program is free however donations to help support this and other Hoffler Creek nature programming are appreciated. For more information, please call 757-686-8684 or visit www.hofflercreek.org

Sat, Oct 10 - RESCHEDULED: 4th Annual Heart of Ghent 10K and Kid’s Fun Run, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, packet pick-up 6:30 – 7:45 am, Blair Middle School 730 Spotswood Avenue, Norfolk. Heart of Ghent 10K and Kid’s Fun Run rings in the fall season to historic Ghent in Norfolk with a fit, festive, charitable family oriented run/walk through the historic and scenic Ghent neighborhood.  The run will be followed by a festive post-race party with live music, O'Connor and Smartmouth beer and food from local restaurants for sale. http://heartofghent10k.com/#information

Sat, Oct 10 - Virginia Beach National Chess Day Festival, Town Center, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm, Central Park Ave., Virginia Beach. This fun, outdoor public event in the urban heart of Town Center is designed to celebrate National Chess Day. Features include a multi-section tournament (with sections for both experienced and beginning players), free chess lessons, and a simultaneous exhibition by Virginia State champions FIDE Master James Schuyler and National Master Dan Miller. - See more at: http://www.beachstreetusa.com/virginia-beach-national-chess-day-festival#sthash.9OYy3rRr.dpuf

Sat, Oct 10 - Smithfield Hog Jog, 9:00 am, 100 Commerce Street, downtown Smithfield (on the waterfront at Smithfield Foods Headquarters). This charity run is a challenging, family and community oriented 5K run/walk through downtown historic Smithfield and our beautiful Virginia countryside. The Hog Jog is a standard 5K, the Wild Hog is a mystery course (4.0 miles this year), runners only. Whole Hog team for groups of 10 or more just $20 each! Register now at www.active.com or by clicking the link above. For more info contact robingearey@hotmail.com

Sat, Oct 10 - Hampton Fire Prevention-Five Alarm 5K Run/Walk, Matteson Trail, 9:00 am, 320 Butler Farm Road, Hampton. Hampton Fire & Rescues’ Community Risk Reduction Section is hosting a “Fire Prevention-Five Alarm 5K Run/Walk” to raise awareness about the importance of fire prevention and to replenish the supply of smoke alarms available for free to homeowners residing in the City of Hampton. All registration proceeds will benefit and support Hampton Fire & Rescues’ free smoke alarm installation program available to homeowners in the City of Hampton. $20.00 Race Fee + $2.50 Signup Fee. 757-325-4945 | https://runsignup.com/race/va/hampton/firepreventionfivealarm5krunwalk

Sat, Oct 10 - Portsmouth Police Department: National Night Out 2015, nTelos Wireless Pavilion, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Crawford Cir., Portsmouth. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. Together, we are making that happen. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community and provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

Sat, Oct 10 - Wilderness Survival, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 10 - 11:00 am, 1255 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton. Learn with a ranger what to do if lost in the woods. You will learn things like how to start a fire, purify water, find food, and build a shelter. Program fee is $2.00 per person and is for ages 8 and older. To register call the park at 825-4657. Registration deadline is Friday, October 9 at 3 pm.

Sat, Oct 10 - 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

Sat, Oct 10 - Phoebus Fall Festival, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, E Mellen Street, Hampton. Presented by the community of Phoebus, this event features food, live music, and major deals at Phoebus merchants. Free Admission. Celebrate a return to simpler times at the Phoebus Fall Festival. The event will feature live music, food vendors, a doggie costume parade, pie eating contest, children’s activities, dance demonstrations, a selfie photo station and more. This year, all of Mellen Street will be closed for the Vendors Market (featuring over 30 local crafters). http://phoebusvaevents.com/

Sat, Oct 10 - 2nd Saturday Family Event: Hampton and the Elements, Hampton History Museum, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Join our friends with the Fire Safety Department to learn how you can help keep yourself, your family and your home safe from the elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water. The four elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water have each played a role in shaping Hampton’s past, present and future. Families are welcome to explore the 2nd Saturday ArtsWalk in downtown Hampton after the fire safety instruction. Family activities are free. Admission to the museum galleries is a special $3 per person reduced rate. 757-277-5190

Sat, Oct 10 - Souper Saturday, Sponsored by the Isle of Wight Christian Outreach Program, Inc., 11:00 am until 3:00 pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, 201 Cedar Street, downtown Smithfield. All you can eat Soup, Ham Biscuits, Dessert and Beverage. All proceeds go to the Isle of Wight Social Services Fuel Assistance Program to aid those citizens that “fall between the cracks” and need help with heating and cooling their homes.  Adults: $5.00 and Children (12 and below):  $3.00   Eat in or Drive Thru. For further information contact Becky Farmer at 757.357.4716 or otis.j.farmer@gmail.com.

Sat, Oct 10 - Game Room Triathlon, Princess Anne Recreation Center, 12 - 3:00 pm, 1400 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach. Age 8 - 12. Do you have what it takes to be Princess Anne’s #1 game room triathlon champion? Show your skills in billiards, table tennis, and mini basketball. After the competition all players get to enjoy pizza. Recreation center membership or day pass required. Register online with EZreg or in person at any Virginia Beach Recreation Center - $5. fun@VBgov.com | (757) 385-5950

Sat, Oct 10 - 3rd Annual Virginia Bacon Festival, nTelos Wireless Pavilion, 12 - 5:00 pm, 16 Crawford Cir., Portsmouth. An Event of Epic Pork-Portions: Bacon Eating contest, Bacon, craft beer, import beer, domestic beer, bourbon, bacon themed cocktails, bacon, live music, cooking competition, and more bacon! virginiabaconfestival.com

Sat, Oct 10 - Chesapeake Virginia Wine Festival, Chesapeake City Park, Noon - 6:00 pm, 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake. If you are not able to fit that vineyard tour in this year, don’t fret! Premier wines from around the world will be available for tasting at the 6th Annual Chesapeake Virginia Wine Festival. Fabulous wines from around the world and from over 20 premier Virginia Wineries will be available for unlimited tasting. Foods from the regions finest restaurants, live entertainment, award-wining art, wine apparel, and wine accessories will all be available for purchase. http://www.cheswine.com/

Sat, Oct 10 - Crafted: Indie Arts and Craft Market, O’Connor Brewing Co., 12 - 6:00 pm, 211 W. 24th Street, Norfolk.  a lively celebration of handmade arts and crafts featuring local food trucks, O'Connor’s beer, and live music. An annual event like no other in this area. It features over 50 of the best and brightest, juried selected artists, crafters, designers and makers from VA and beyond. Be sure to “LIKE” our Facebook page www.facebook.com/craftedva and also follow us on Instagram @craftedva

Sat, Oct 10 - Junior League of Hampton Roads 3rd Annual Craft Beer Festival, Peninsula Town Center, 1 - 5:00 pm, 4410 Claiborne Sq., Hampton. Join the JLHR for the Peninsula’s hottest fall event! The third annual Craft Beer Festival is a rain or shine event, with a VIP hour from 12-1 pm at Peninsula Town Center. It will be located in the Town Square area across from Barnes and Nobles. To sample the craft beers you will need to purchase a ticket online beginning July 1st at www.jlhr.org, or at the door. $5 non-drinking tickets available at the door. Anyone can bring a new (tags on) bath towel, and receive $5 off your ticket purchase at the door only. This year’s festival will offer live music, food and merchant vendors, fun raffles and contests, and of course - beer samples from 15 different breweries, and more than 30 different beers! The festival will offer something for everyone!

Sat, Oct 3 - RESCHEDULED: 2015 Walkers Zombie 5K, Greenbrier Farms, 1:00 pm, 225 Sign Pine Road, Chesapeake. The End of Times is Here! You will start at the gates that so far are keeping you safe, there you will see news reports of the end of times, the dead have come back to life and are eating the living, there is pandemonium and chaos everywhere. Your only chance is to make a run for it and get back to the End Of Times Bar and Grill where a medical group is selling the cure (and zombie fare, sodas, beer, and wine)! There will be mazes where a wrong turn will land you smack dab in the middle of a zombie den, zombie infested creeks to cross, windows and walls to climb through, around and over, a blood and guts filled pit to crawl through and plenty of brain-eating zombies to escape from climaxing with a slide down the mud slide to the safety zone!!!! http://www.walkers5k.com/

Sat, Oct 10 - Ranger Walk with Free Native Seeds, Paradise Creek Nature Park, 3 - 4:00 pm, 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth. Join our Education Ranger for a behind the scenes tour of the park in fall.  Learn insider facts, bring your binoculars to spy on spring wildlife, and have your nature questions answered by our ranger. Bring home native seeds to begin your own wildflower garden. Suitable for adults and children. Free but registration is required, please call 757-399-7487. http://www.paradisecreeknaturepark.com

Sat, Oct 10 - “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, Oct 10/11 - 14th Annual Suffolk Swamp Roar Motorcycle Rally, Suffolk Executive Airport, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 1410 Airport Road, Suffolk. Ride the scenic 80-mile perimeter of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Staging of bikes at 9 am; departure at 10:30 am. Enjoy a VIP reception and a complimentary parking pass to Peanut Fest. $20 Registration fee. Proceeds benefit Great Dismal Swamp educational programs. 757.514.4130 | http://www.suffolk-fun.com/download_file/view/11472/310/

Sat/Sun, Oct 10/11 - Virginia Beach Coin Show 2015, Virginia Beach Convention Center, Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach. US and foreign coins & currency, domestic & foreign gold, medals & tokens, ancient coins & artifacts, and supplies. Door prizes, raffles, and free gifts for the kids. FREE admission! webmaster@tidewatercoinclub.org

Sat/Sun, Oct 10/11 - American Heroes Air Show, Hampton Roads Executive Airport, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Chesapeake. Holding out for a Hero Virginia? Your wait will be over when your family lands at the nation’s premier admission-free, helicopter-only aviation experience at the Hampton Roads Executive Airport in the heart of the Chesapeake area. Featuring an exciting static display of helicopters from police, fire, EMS / ENG, military / DOJ and private collectors, this family favorite event offers entertainment, concessions, exciting rescue & tactical flight demos along with helicopter flights so your crew can get a bird’s eye view of all the action. www.Heroes-airshow.com

Sat/Sun, Oct 10/11 - Chesapeake Bay Art Association’s 53rd Annual Ocean View Art Show, Ocean View Beach Park, Sat/Sun 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, 100 West Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk. Virginia’s Oldest and Largest Artist Run Art Show! The Kickoff event for Visual Arts Week in Norfolk. Painters, Sculptors, Photographers, Jewelers, and More. Entertainment, Food, and Fun for Everyone. Overlooking the Beautiful Chesapeake Bay! Proceeds benefit the John B. Tenney Memorial Art Scholarship.

Sat/Sun, Oct 10/11 - 6th Annual Waterways Heritage Festival, Battlefield Park South, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun Noon - 5:00 pm, 120 Reservation Road, Chesapeake. This free two-day festival is held annually during the second weekend in October. Located on the Intracoastal Waterways in Chesapeake, VA, the Waterways Heritage Festival is truly a rich celebration of Chesapeake’s waterways and cultural heritage. Exhibitors and vendors display, demonstrate, and sell handmade crafts including baked goods, basketry, beekeeping, doll making, fiber arts, fine art, glassblowing, handbags, historic Batteaus, jams, jewelry, knitting, lamb cuisine, live music, pottery, quilting, sewing, shaker boxes, sheep shearing, soap making, spinning, storytelling, weaving, wood-carving, and more. Also this year, attendees will be able to enjoy free docent-led tours of historic Battlefield Park, the unique experience of traveling through the locks (weather permitting), and learning from Batteau and Canal Society members about the history of transportation through the liquid highways of yesteryear. Free parking, and shuttle service provided by Chesapeake Emergency Response Team and Fire Department.

Sat/Sun, Oct 10/11 - Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival, Loftis Boulevard, Newport News. Artists’ booths will line Styron Square this year, during the 2nd weekend of October, to showcase a full spectrum of original works by nationally recognized artists. Set against a canvas of festivity with live music, family art activities, and gourmet food vendors, the Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival continues to be recognized as one of the best and most talked about fine art and sculpture shows in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Enjoy live music, exquisite food, family activities and artist demonstrations. (757) 369-3045 | http://www.pwartfest.org/


Sat, Oct 10 thru Oct 18 - Norfolk Visual Arts Week. An annual celebration of galleries, organizations & establishments creating memorable visual art experiences in Norfolk, VA every day! Find a map & list of events at norfolkpublicart.org  “Like” Norfolk Visual Arts Week on Facebook and post your visual art experience with the #artsorf. You’ll find us on Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter & Flicker @ARTS NORFOLK. The week kicks off with the CBAA Ocean View Arts Festival (Oct 10 & 11) and ends with Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival (Oct 17 & 18). http://norfolkpublicart.org/


Sun, Oct 11 - South Norfolk Jordan Bridge Hike & Bike, Elizabeth River Park, 8 - 10:00 am, 1400 Elizabeth River Way, Chesapeake. Come explore the region’s tallest bridge with its sweeping panoramic views during the new South Norfolk Jordan Bridge Hike & Bike event! the morning outing welcomes guests on foot, bike, stroller or wagon to traverse the mile-long crossing of the Elizabeth River’s Southern Branch. All vehicle traffic will be restricted to ensure safe pedestrian access during the fall family event. Play bridge trivia and SNJB I Spy with our Bridge Ambassadors while you walk the deck, or head down to ground level where the Elizabeth River Park features fall kids’ crafts from Chesapeake Parks & Recreation, a coloring station and more. Visitors also will be encouraged to register for the new Jordan Bridge Athletic Club, a healthy lifestyle initiative built around the bridge’s free Pedestrian Walkway, that provides complimentary rewards for participants’ healthy gains. Refreshments are available for sale in the Park’s Ship Store and from several local vendors, and free parking is available in the park (carpools are encouraged). Pets on a leash are welcomed, but skateboards, scooters and roller blades are not permitted on the bridge.

Sun, Oct 11 - 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, Oct 11 - 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, Oct 11 - Walk for H.O.P.E., Olde Towne Portsmouth, 2 - 3:30 pm, Portside, 6 Crawford Parkway, Portsmouth. Join us for a lovely 5K stroll through Olde Towne Portsmouth, beginning at Portside, as we work to strengthen our community and help our neighbors in need Anyone can join. Children in strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome. The Walk will start and finish Portside (between the Visitor’s Center and the Renaissance Hotel). For more information please call (757) 393-7848.

Sun, Oct 11 - VSO League Annual Autumn social, 4:00 pm, Virginia Beach. Please join the VSO League for their annual Autumn social. Hors d'oeurves and wine will be served, performance by a VSO musician. This event is open to members only. For more information about attending this event and joining the League, please contact Fran Pederson at 757-424-2172 or fjp.music@cox.net


Mon, Oct 12 - Special Hours: Museum and Glass Studio Open for Columbus Day, Chrysler Museum of Art, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Normally closed on Mondays, the Chrysler Museum and Glass Studio are open for the Columbus Day holiday. Come visit!

Mon, Oct 12 - 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, Oct 13 - The Art of Yoga, 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.


Wed, Oct 14 - 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, Oct 14 - Virginia Beach Garden Club Flower Sale 2015, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach. Pansies, Perennials & Native Plants. Master Gardeners answer gardening questions 10 am – 12 pm. Fine Goods available from over 25 select vendors, Clothing & Accessories, Gifts & Home Accents, Pottery, Edibles, Gardening & Supplies, Jewelry, Roots and Shoots, Favorite plants from our gardens. Second Hand Rose - Gently used gardening accessories, collectibles, furniture, jewelry, china, crystal, etc. (757) 491-9122 | http://thevirginiabeachgardenclub.org/


Thu, Oct 15 - Third Thursday: Neon Festival, Chrysler Museum of Art, 5 - 10:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. At the Museum from 5-10 pm. At the Glass Studio, a new time! Doors now open at 8 pm instead of 7 pm, and you can pick up entry tickets beginning at 6 pm instead of having to stand in line. The Chrysler Museum is proud to be an anchor for the inaugural NEON Festival in Downtown Norfolk’s Arts District. The city streets and buildings throughout the Arts District will become canvases for local artists. At the Museum enjoy live music inside and out! Listen to bands perform in Mary’s Garden while you enjoy libations from O'Connor Brewing Company. Be sure to pick up some neon swag to wear while enjoying our outdoor celebration. At the Glass Studio, our assistants will transform the space into a NEON hotspot while and will assist Visiting Artist Tom Moore on his take on glass art as performance art. The music will come from Joe Hamm with Rich Luong. There will be a cash bar at both the Studio and the Museum, and Members get a free drink ticket. This month’s Third Thursday is free to all.


Thu/Fri, Oct 15/16 - The NEON Festival, Thu 5 - 10:00 pm, Fri 3 - 10:00 pm,  The Plot in the NEON District, Corner of  Granby St. & Olney Road, Norfolk. The NEON Festival is a celebration of energy and light in the NEON, Norfolk’s Arts District. Local and national artists, performers and musicians will showcase their talents at pop-up venues, the Plot and the cultural anchors of the NEON District. Wander through neighborhood streets during the festival to discover tiny art happenings, large gateway murals and pops of neon color and light. The festival starts with Third Thursday at the Chrysler Museum & Glass Studio and continues Friday evening with the opening night show at Work | Release. During both nights stop by O’Connor Brewing Company’s pop-up beer garden, take in Glass Wheel Studio’s new mural, discover student neon exhibitions and visit NEON District favorites like the Parlor, Zeke’s Beans & Bowls, Exotic Home, Nouvelle, Push Comedy Theater and Chrysler Hall. The creative fun continues all through Norfolk’s Visual Arts Week and leads into a fantastic Norfolk weekend with Town Point Park’s Wine Festival and the Stockley Gardens Arts Festival.


Thu-Sat, Oct 15-17 - Annual Ghost Train at Northwest River Park, 7 pm - 10:30 pm, Northwest River Park & Campground, 1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake. The Ghost Train is a half-hour ride through the haunted woods of Northwest River Park. Beginning at the Activity Building, the scene is set by an eerie introduction to the spooky adventure which awaits you in the dark of the park. Next you board the Northwest River Park Ghost Train (wagons with built in benches) and the journey begins. As you wind deeper and deeper into the woods, a ghoulish tale unfolds in unexpected ways and in various locations. Ghost Train is scary, but “FUN” scary. It is suitable for most families! Please consider whether your child likes to be scared and in the dark.  (757) 421-7151 | http://www.cityofchesapeake.net/Government/City-Departments/Departments/parks-recreation-tourism/events/special_events/ghost_train.htm


Thu, Oct 15 thru Oct 18 - Tom Moore: Glass Studio Visiting Artist, Chrysler Museum of Art, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Tom Moore is an Australian glass artist who likes to combine natural and industrial elements and place them into dreamlike landscapes. His creations, including Plantbird, Torpedoshark, and Potatofishcar blur the line between plants, animals and machines. He says he is inspired by sites such as old wrecked cars that have been overgrown by plants, what he calls “the triumph of nature over industry.” The graduate of the Canberra School of Art is currently working on his Ph.D. He’s spent the last dozen years at Jam Factory in Adelaide, a combination studio/gallery art space.
 


LOCAL THEATER / CONCERTS / LECTURES / TALKS

Now 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.

Now 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?

Now 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.


Thu-Sun, Oct 1-4 - “Little Shop of Horrors”, Hampton University, Thu-Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 3:00 pm, Armstrong Hall Little Theater, Hampton. Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith, written by Howard Ashman and Composed by Alan Menken, directed by Karen Turner Ward.  In musical style of the early 60’s rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown composers and playwrights Alan Menken and Howard Ashman have made audiences literally scream with laughter for decades. Come join the Hampton Players as they dish out this delicious smash that will have you dancing and singing in the aisles. For info please contact the HU Box Office at (757) 727-5236 or (757) 727-5402.


Fri, Oct 2 - CANCELLED: Concert in the Courtyard Free Music Series: 'More Cowbell’, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center

Fri, Oct 2 - CANCELLED: Rhythms on the Riverwalk Concert Series: 'Little Country’, Riverwalk Landing

Fri, Oct 2 - CANCELLED: Zoovies, The Virginia Zoological Park

Fri, Oct 2 - POSTPONED: Friday Night Frights Hermitage Outdoor Film Series: “Psycho”, 7:00 pm, Hermitage Museum & Gardens

Fri, Oct 2 - CANCELLED: Friday Night Hoedown, Virginia Beach Farmers Market

Fri, Oct 2 - MOVED: VSO Symphony Under The Stars, Ferguson Center, 7:30 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Now inside the Ferguson Center for Symphony Under the Stars (under a roof), a free program!


Fri-Sun, Oct 2-4 - Sesame Street Live: Make A New Friend, Ted Constant Convocation Center, Fri/Sat 10:30 am, Sat/Sun 2:00 pm, 4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. No matter where you’re from or where you’ve been, everyone is special - so join in! Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies! 

Fri-Sun, Oct 2-4 - Virginia Musical Theatre: “The Little Mermaid”, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Fri 8:00 pm, Sat 2:00 & 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on one of Hans Christian Anderson’s most beloved stories and the classic Disney Animated movie, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menkin, this fishy fable will capture the hearts of all ages with its resistible songs, including “Under the Sea” and “Part of Your World”. For more information, please visit www.broadwayatthecenter.com?


Fri-Sun, Oct 2-18 - “The Diary of Anne Frank”, Peninsula Community Theatre, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 10251 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News. During the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands Anne Frank began to keep a diary on June 14, 1942, two days after her 13th birthday, and twenty two days before going into hiding with her mother, father, sister, and three other people. 757-595-5728 | http://www.pctlive.org/index.php/mainstage-season


Sat, Oct 3 - Saturday Conversations Featuring Cheryl Willis Hudson, Portsmouth Community Colored Library, 10:00 am - Noon, 904 Elm Avenue, Portsmouth. Cheryl Willis Hudson, vice president and editorial director of Just Us Books, an independent publisher of Black interest books for children and adults, shares her memories and remembers her family ties to Portsmouth including the Portsmouth Community Colored Library. Cheryl will also share her experiences about creating books for children. Families are welcomed. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call Linda Holmes, 757-393-8983, Ext. 20 or via email: holmesl@portsmouthva.gov

Sat, Oct 3 - Je’Caryous Johnson’s: “Things Your Man Won’t Do”, Willett Hall, 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm, 3701 Willett Drive, Portsmouth. As startling secrets are exposed and drama reaches an all-time high, will Rachel and Demetrius find their way back to each other…or will love lead them their separate ways?  Starring ~ Allen Payne, Leon, Terri J. Vaughn, Essence Atkins and Tony Grant. For more information please visit the Willett Hall website or call 757-393-5144

Sat, Oct 3 - Fright Flight: Original Horror Fiction read by today’s top authors of suspense and gore, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 7:00 pm, Corner of High and Court Streets, Portsmouth. Five authors will gather at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center for an evening of ghastly thrills on this October night, reading to the delight of those who crave fear. Each will bring a new level of angst to this series of short horror excerpts. A Q-n-A panel will follow with a meet-n-greet book sale and signing. This FREE event will not be for the young or faint of heart – please use discretion.

Sat, Oct 3 - VSO Pops: “Up, Up and Away - The Music and Memories”, featuring Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr., Chrysler Hall, 8:00 pm, 215 St Pauls Blvd., Norfolk. Kicking off the 2015–16 Pops season, Benjamin Rous conducts as the Virginia Symphony Orchestra welcomes Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. McCoo and Davis are the original stars and lead singers of the legendary group The 5th Dimension, where they launched Champagne and Pop Soul Classics.

Sat, Oct 3 - The Second City: Fully Loaded, The American Theatre, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. Chicago’s legendary sketch and improv comedy theater rolls into Hampton with an irresistible new show featuring classic material made famous by Second City stars like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell, as well as brand new scenes, songs and improv straight from their sold out shows in Chicago and Toronto.


Sun, Oct 4 - CANCELLED: Chesapeake Bay Reggae Fest, War Memorial Stadium


Sun-Thu, Oct 4-8 - Old Dominion University 38th Annual Literary Festival, Hampton Blvd. Norfolk. “Give me a place to stand,” Archimedes famously said, “and I will move the earth.” Join us as we celebrate diversity, determination, finding a place to stand from which to speak and be heard, and the many ways writers and artists change the ways we see the world. http://www.lib.odu.edu/litfest


Mon, Oct 5 - Jane’s Story: Hope, Starvation, and Survival Cannibalism at Jamestown, Hampton History Museum, 7:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Dr. Beverly A. (Bly) Straube, Former Senior Archaeological Curator for Jamestown Rediscovery Project will share the story of archaeological evidence of cannibalism at Jamestown. Remains of skulls and shinbones of a fourteen year old girl dubbed ‘Jane’ by historians were unearthed by Jamestown archaeologists. Physical evidence suggests that ‘Jane’ was cannibalized after her death. Dr. Straube will speculate on who Jane was and why she came to such a tragic fate. Museum members free, non-members $5. 757-727-1610

Mon, Oct 5 - The Feldman Chamber Music Society presents: The Dover Quartet, St. Patrick Catholic School, 7:00 pm, 1000 Bolling Ave., Norfolk. The Dover Quartet catapulted to international stardom following a stunning sweep of the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition, becoming one of the most in-demand ensembles in the world.

Mon, Oct 5 - Part of the 38th Annual Literary Festival: Garrison Keillor, Ted Constant Convocation Center, 7:30 pm, 4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. The free tickets are available from the ODU Theater Box Office at 4600 Hampton Blvd., online at ODUArtsTix.com, and by phone at 757-683-5305. There is a limit of two tickets per customer.


Tue, Oct 6 - Freedom’s Song: Tops in Blue World Tour, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 7:00 pm, 1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton. Free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:15, Show begins: 7:00 pm. 40 activity duty US Air Force members and some of the most talented vocalists, musicians, dancers and technicians anywhere.


Wed, Oct 7 - ODU Women’s Business Center Seminar: Invoking Art as a Business, Slover Library, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, 235 East Plume Street, Norfolk. Craft artisans, fine artists, musicians, photographers, and performers are encouraged to take time out of their studios and busy schedules to attend this exciting “jump start” event. Designed for artists, this is not your typical business seminar; be ready for creative engagement with time woven in for making valuable connections with other area artists and artisans. http://www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org/studio_school_workshops/


Thu, Oct 8 - Art + Words, Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 6 - 7:00 pm, 101 Museum Drive, Newport News. Poets are invited to share original or favorite poems during the open mic portion of the evening. Art + Words is offered on the second Thursday of every month.

Thu, Oct 8 - Phoebus Film Club Series: “The 39 Steps” 80th Anniversary, The American Theatre, 7:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. Come enjoy the heart-racing spy story by Alfred Hitchcock, “The 39 Steps” (released in 1935) and commemorate its 80th anniversary.


Thu-Sat, Oct 8-10 - Virginia Beach Gospel Music Festival, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Thu 7:00 pm, Fri/Sat 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Complete List Artist Scheduled: Jeff & Sheri Easter, Triumphant Quartet, The Hoppers, The Harvesters, Booth Brothers, Guy Penrod, Dailey & Vincent, Stan Whitmire, Mark Lowry, The Martins, Brian Free & Assurance, The Erwins, Second Edition Quartet, Tim Lovelace and MANY MORE!!! http://www.imcconcerts.com/event.php?id=80


Fri, Oct 9 - VSO: Roarchestra, The Virginia Zoological Park, 6 - 9:00 pm, 3500 Granby Street, Norfolk. Enjoy a Special Evening at the Virginia Zoo as the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Performs Outdoors. Pack your blankets and chairs to enjoy a classic evening under the stars at this outdoor, kid-friendly concert. Under the baton of Conductor Benjamin Rous the Symphony will perform family favorites. Gates open at 6 pm. Zoo Members & Symphony Subscribers: FREE. Tickets (ages 6 +) $5.00

Fri, Oct 9 - Firehouse Bluegrass Benefit Concert, 7:30 pm, Fire Station 10, 15020 Carrollton Blvd. (Route 17), Carrollton. Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department offers its monthly “Firehouse Bluegrass” music benefit concert at Fire Station-10. Admission is $5. Proceeds benefit the volunteer fire/rescue service of Carrollton, Smithfield, and northern Suffolk, Va. Fire Station-10 is located on Route 17 between the Crittenden and James River Bridges. Hot dogs and soft drinks are available for purchase. Please bring your own chair. For further information call 757.613.6183.

Fri, Oct 9 - The Capitol Steps, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 8:00 pm, 110 W. Finney Avenue, Suffolk. $45/$35. You’re invited to an evening of political satire and side-splitting fun! Join us as we welcome The Capitol Steps, who dig into the headlines of the day, and create song parodies and skits that convey a special brand of satirical humor. No matter who or what is in the headlines, you can bet the Capitol Steps will tackle both sides of the political spectrum and all things equally foolish. 757.923.2900 | www.suffolkcenter.org

Fri, Oct 9 - Rhythms on the Riverwalk Concert Series: 'Buckshot’, 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, Oct 9 - 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, Oct 9 - Friday Night Frights Hermitage Outdoor Film Series: “Frankeenweenie”, 7:00 pm, Hermitage Museum & Gardens, 7637 North Shore Rd, Norfolk. a terrifying new twist in October with the airing of five popular horror flicks. This year’s lineup includes Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (Oct. 2), A Nightmare on Elm Street (Oct. 16), Night of the Living Dead (Oct. 23) and two PG film nights: Frankeenweenie (Oct. 9) and The Goonies (Oct. 30). Gates will open at 5:30 pm each evening and the film will begin at 7 pm. Guests may enjoy YNOT pizza, beer and wine, cornhole, and life-size jenga with the 96x team. Admission is free for members, $7 for non-members, and includes entrance to the museum’s fall exhibit and a raffle ticket for a prize drawing from 96x.

Fri, Oct 9 - Church Street Jazz Series: Jeff Lorber Fusion, Attucks Theatre, 8:00 pm, 1010 Church Street, Norfolk. By the late 1970s, trailblazing keyboardist/ composer/ producer Jeff Lorber had become a prominent figure in the new movement known as jazz fusion. More than three decades after his earliest recordings, Lorber has come full circle. His latest recording, Hacienda, on Heads Up International, a division of Concord Music Group, revisits a sound he helped pioneer.


Fri-Sun, Oct 9-11 - The Hurrah Players present: “The Wizard of Oz”, T.C.C. Roper Performing Arts Center, Fri 7:00 pm, Sat/Sun 3:00 pm, 340 Granby St., Norfolk. And we’re off…on a fantastical journey over the rainbow and down the yellow brick road with the most beloved musical of our time. Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto too as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination. http://www.hurrahplayers.com/upcoming-shows


Fri, Oct 9 thru Oct 18 - Regent University Theatre presents: “Wait Until Dark”, Studio Theatre, Fri/Sat 7:30 pm, Sat/Sun 2:30 pm, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach. In this heart-pounding thriller, a recently blinded woman must outwit a trio of would-be murderers in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. 757.352.4245 | http://regent.edu/acad/schcom/performing_arts_center/theatre/


Fri, Oct 9 thru Nov 8 - The (former) Prostitutes Potluck Supper, Chrysler Hall, Thu-Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 215 Saint Pauls Boulevard
Norfolk. Presented by the Generic Theater. Six friends, who once shared the world’s oldest profession, meet for a potluck supper every month, until an expected visitor spells a recipe for disaster. This dramatic comedy is written by Norfolk native and Generic Theater alum Frankie Little Hardin.


Sat, Oct 10 - The Old Courthouse of 1750 presents the Court Day drama: “A Question of Conscience King and County”, 11:00 am, 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 4:00 pm, downtown Smithfield. The play tells the story of a local merchant who must decide whether to stand with his neighbors, or the King - either way his livelihood is on the line. Based on historical facts dramatized for the first time. Admission is free. For further information call 757.356.9016.

Sat, Oct 10 - Lecture: My Life as an Art Soldier in Mao’s China, Chrysler Museum of Art, 2 - 3:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Come hear the remarkable story of how ODU professor Shaomin Li went from being an artist for Mao’s army to student activist to businessman to political prisoner to academic. It’s a story of China’s many political, economic, and cultural transformations and what they meant to the people who lived through them. This talk is FREE and open to all.

Sat, Oct 10 - Allison Moore: “Won’t He Do It!”, The American Theatre, 6:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. Clean comedy show features comedienne, Allison Moore. Other local comedians will perform and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Beyond Boobs, a breast cancer support group. http://www.hamptonarts.net/events/detail/wont-he-do-it

Sat, Oct 10 - Eaglefest 2015, Norfolk Scope, 7:00 pm, 201 East Brambleton Ave., Norfolk. SevenVenues and Max Media’s 97.3 The Eagle are thrilled to announce EAGLEFEST 2015 featuring country music sensation JAKE OWEN, with special guests PARMALEE and JANA KRAMER! We have worked very hard to bring some of country music’s most talented artists to Scope Arena to perform for the loyal and dedicated country music fans in the area.

Sat, Oct 10 - The B-52’s, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:00 pm, 1 University Pl., Newport News. It is well known that The B-52s are The World’s Greatest Party Band. And after 20 million albums into their career, there can be no doubt as to why they remain one of rock music’s most beloved and enduring bands. From groundbreaking songs like Rock Lobster, Dance This Mess Around and Private Idaho, to chart-topping hits like Love Shack, Roam and Deadbeat Club, to their thrilling reemergence on the pop scene with their 2008 CD Funplex, The B-52s’ unforgettable dance-rock tunes start a party every time their music begins. http://theb52s.com/


Sun, Oct 11 - Nicky Markslag: Flowers and Friends Lecture and Demonstration, Chrysler Museum of Art, 2 - 3:30 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. The Chrysler Museum of Art welcomes internationally acclaimed floral designer Nicky Markslag for a flower and friend-filled week of demonstrations and hands-on workshops. Nicky is a professional arranger at Holland’s renowned Keukenhof Gardens whose artistry is requested by Dutch royalty. Demonstration and Lecture: “Flowers for Dutch Royalty” - Kaufman Theatre, seating is limited to 375 guests. $20 for Museum Members, $25 all others.

Sun, Oct 11 - Children’s Theatre of Hampton Roads present: “The Grimm Sister”, the Meyera E Oberndorf Central Library Theatre, 2:00 pm, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. In this adaptation of classic Brothers Grimm fairy tales, we follow their younger sister Charlotte into the dark and mysterious woods, where she meets a fantastical cast of characters, including Rapunzel, a Magic Fish, and a wicked Witch! Magical for all ages. http://www.childrenstheatreofhamptonroads.org/#!calendar/cee5


Mon, Oct 12 - The Deep River Junior Ancient Fife & Drum Corps perform in Yorktown, 11:00 am,  Riverwalk Landing & Yorktown Victory Center . The Deep River Junior Ancient Fife & Drum Corps will perform in Riverwalk Landing from 11:00 am -11:20 am followed by a performance at the Yorktown Victory Center on the event Lawn from 11:45 am - 12:00 pm. The Deep River Junior Ancient Fife & Drum Corps was formed in 1955 and today consists of a 26 member corps of young dedicated musicians. Outfitted in Revolutionary era uniforms, the groups musical repertoire is based on the music of the Civil and Revolutionary Wars era with a few contemporary tunes and songs. Free. For information please call 757.890.6032


Wed, Oct 14 - Fort Wool: Historical Importance and State of Preservation, Hampton History Museum, 12:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Free and open to the public. Historian J. Michael Cobb will offer insight on the historical and architectural significance of Fort Wool and irreplaceable Virginia Heritage Site. Thousands of curious visitors explore the ramparts, casemates and nook and crannies of the island of stone. Cobb will provide an update on the condition of the nineteenth century casemates, early twentieth century era fortifications and the World  War Two period tower. Moreover Cobb will reveal impending strategies for the  preservation and interpretation  of Fort Wool. 757-727-1610

Wed, Oct 14 - The U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:00 pm, 1 University Pl., Newport News. The Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest of The U.S. Army Field Band’s performing components. Founded in 1946 and 1957 respectively, these two ensembles combine to present joint concerts on their national tours. They have performed in all 50 states and 30 foreign countries for audiences totaling hundreds of millions. Free General Admission tickets are only available at the Ferguson Center Ticket Office beginning September 14 at 10 am. Tickets cannot be reserved online or by phone. Limit 4 tickets per household. Only the first 1,700 people will be admitted. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. Ticket holders must be seated by 7:15 pm. Unclaimed seats will be filled by nonticketed patrons at 7:20 pm.


Thu, Oct 15 - Southern Views: An Art Talk with Christopher Oliver, Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 6:00 pm, 101 Museum Drive, Newport News. Join Christopher Oliver, assistant curator of American Art at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, for a 6 p.m. talk exploring how contemporaries of the Hudson River School painters captured the 19th-century American South. Free for members and students with valid ID and $5 for public. 757-596-8175 | http://www.pfac-va.org/

Thu, Oct 15 - Lecture Series: Food at Sea from Ancient to Modern Times, The Mariners’ Museum/USS Monitor Center, 7:00 pm, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. In his book, “Food at Sea: Shipboard Cuisine from Ancient to Modern Times”, Simon Spalding offers tantalizing stories of maritime culinary history, from the ingredients and practices of ancient Argonauts and Vikings to Renaissance explorers, sailing navies, cruise ships, submarines and more. Like his book, this lecture will be illustrated with excerpts from poems and songs spanning centuries of human history as Spalding accompanies himself on fiddle, banjo and Chinese erhu. 757-596-2222 | http://www.marinersmuseum.org/
 


FARMERS’ MARKETS

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 - CNU Farmers Market, from 3 - 6:00 pm in the DSU/York Street, Newport News. 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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