Local Happenings in Tidewater VA

COMMUNITY EVENTS / FESTIVALS / LOCAL THEATER / CONCERTS / LECTURES / TALKS

Now thru Oct 24 - Narcissus: The Ultimate Selfie, ODURep, Two shows nightly 7:30 & 9:00 pm, The Goode Theatre, corner of 46th Street & Monarch Way, Norfolk. Created by Konrad Winters & Angela Winters, Directed by Konrad Winters. Are you so busy taking selfies that you forgot to live? This interactive performance installation invades the world between myth and reality. Based on the Greek myth of Narcissus, ODURep dives into the mania of selfies, exploring how that obsession changes our self-image and our world.

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 30 - Haunted Ship: Zombie Pirates, The Battleship Wisconsin, Fri/Sat and Thu Oct 29 6:30 - 10:00 pm, Nauticus, 1 Waterside Dr., Norfolk. Chemical waste has turned pirates and the Battleship Wisconsin’s crew into zombies—can you escape in time to avoid the same fate?  This experience is not recommended for children under age 13, the claustrophobic, or faint of heart.  Must be able to climb steep ladders and navigate tight, dark spaces. Tickets are $10, and doors open at 6 pm.

Now thru Oct 31 - Harvest Fun, Taylor Farms, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 12 - 5:00 pm, 2599 Dam Neck Rd., Virginia Beach. The sun is shining and Taylor Farms will finally be open every weekend in October!! Join us Saturday's from 10 to 5, Sunday's from 12 to 5! Admission includes a pie pumpkin (3-5lbs), the animal park, playgrounds, bounce houses, pumpkin and face painting and a really fun scavenger hunt!! $7 per person. As always, we offer our popular free hay rides around the farm stopping at our wonderful pumpkin patch! Fall is here...come join us for a day on the farm!! (757) 427-6461

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 - 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

Now thru Oct 31 - Fall Harvest Festival, Greenbrier Farms, Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Sat 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Sun 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, 225 Sign Pine Road, Chesapeake. Pumpkin Patch w/ $5 U-Pick pumpkins, Hay Rides, Farm Tours, Sweet Charlie's Play Area. (757) 436-0149 | http://www.historicgreenbrierfarms.com/#!upcoming-events/ctjo

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 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 - A Haunting at Greenbrier Farms, Thu-Sun starting at 6:00 pm, 225 Sign Pine Road, Chesapeake. This years guided walking tour at Historic Greenbrier Farms starts around the 100 year old farm house and ends about 20 minutes later on the south side of the property navigating a dark cornfield. The attraction is designed by Mark Brownell, a long time Hampton Roads resident and prior owner of the Haunted House at the Oceanfront. This is a "fright" attraction for middle school aged children and up. There are all levels of horror experiences in this tour. $18.00 per person; $15.00 per person Military or Group. (757) 421-4550 | http://www.historicgreenbrierfarms.com/#!upcoming-events/ctjo

Now thru Oct 31 - Haunted Walk and Hayride, Acquibob Farms, Fri-Sun 6:30 - 9:00 pm, 3900 Saunders Lane, Chesapeake. Come join Acquibob for a hauntingly good time. Reservations appreciated. Additional dates and times by appointment. Admission: $10 per person; Children under 10 - $5; Children 2 and under - Free; 10% Military and Senior Discount. (757) 484-9858

Now 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

Now 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.

Now 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/

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!


Thu, Oct 22 - Virginia Beach USO Show Tribute, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 2:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. The Virginia Beach USO Tribute Show is a nostalgic “Thanks for the Memories” look at the USO Shows of WWII, Korea and Vietnam, and to America’s favorite patriot …. Mr. Bob Hope, who along with countless others, brought a little bit of home to our soldiers on the battlefront during Christmas. The show is filled with comedy, musical memories of the Andrews Sisters, and others who performed during these three wars.

Thu, Oct 22 - (Tour Added) History, Mystery, Mayhem and Murder, Elmwood Cemetery parking lot, 3:30 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.

Thu, Oct 22 - Masquerade Mask Making Preview Reception, Harbor Gallery, 6 - 8:00 pm, 1508 Colley Avenue, Norfolk. The Ghent Business Association is excited to announce the Sixth Annual Mask Making Contest in conjunction with Masquerade in Ghent. We are asking local artists, would-be artists, self-proclaimed creative people and anyone else who would like to participate, to take part. The viewing will kick off with a wine and cheese reception and silent auction. The masks will remain at Harbor Gallery for one week so that the public can view the masks, and the silent auction will continue throughout the week. On Fri, Oct 30, select masks will be moved to Colley Avenue and will be on display as part of this year’s Masquerade in Ghent.

Thu, Oct 22 - The African American Military Experience: Fighting for Ideals, Hampton History Museum, 6 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. A trio of African-American veterans will share their experiences of serving their country overseas while not experiencing full equal rights at home. Speakers will share their memories, and open the floor up to the audience to share their stories for the museum’s Oral History Project. Free. 757-727-1610

Thu, Oct 22 - MercyMe: Greater Than Tour, Ted Constant Convocation Center, 7:00 pm, 4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. Grammy nominated Christian Rock band, MercyMe, will bring their “Greater Than” Tour to the Ted. Contemporary Christian artists Phil Wickham & Tim Timmons are also scheduled to perform along with special guest speaker, John Lynch. Tickets may be purchased online at www.YnotTix.com, by dialing 877-Ynot-Tix, or by visiting the Constant Center Box Office.

Thu, Oct 22 - Phoebus Film Club Series: "Push Came to Shove", The American Theatre, 7:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. "Push Came to Shove" is one of five registered screenplays written by Phoebus, Virginia native, Jesse Sanzo. The film tells the story of a wealthy family in emotional distress.


Thu-Sat, Oct 22-24 - Newport News Greek Festival Fall Edition, Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 60 Traverse Road, Newport News. The tradition of the Newport News Greek Festival continues into the fall! Enjoy authentic Greek food, pastries, music, dance and entertainment. Free admission; items for sale. 757-596-5599 | http://www.newportnewsgreekfestival.org/

Thu-Sat, Oct 22-24 - 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 22 thru Oct 31 - Downtown Hampton Monster Maze, m2 Pictures Production Facility, Thu-Sat 7 - 11:00 pm, 132 E. Queen Street, Hampton. The Downtown Hampton Exchange Club presents the Monster Maze tour: An alien autopsy gone wrong and a plane crash on Zombie Island are just some of the haunting scenes in this monster maze at the historic downtown post office. Recommended for 11+. $10. Call 757-727-8311 for more information.


Thu, Oct 22 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.


Fri, Oct 23 - Downtown Suffolk Block Party, Sponsored by Suffolk Economic Development, 4:30 - 9:00 pm, 100 Block West Washington Street, Downtown Suffolk. Join us in Downtown Suffolk for a FREE, family-friendly Block Party and Ribbon Cutting celebrating the West Washington Street Revitalization. Remarks on the Main Stage at 100 W. Washington Street at 4:30 p.m., followed by ribbon cuttings, from 4:45-5:00 p.m., for Beauty-N-We, The Chop Shop, Leila Alexander Portraits and Oasis Café Lounge. There will be live music by 10 Spot and food will be available for purchase at East Coast Taco and Uncork'd, while kids will enjoy a bounce house and face painting. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs, check out the new showcased businesses and join in on an evening of fun.  For more information, contact Deanna Holt at 757.514.4049 or dholt@suffolkva.us.

Fri, Oct 23 - Cine-bistro Night at the Farm, Williams Farm Recreation Center, 5 - 8:00 pm, 5252 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach. Age 13-17 | Williams Farm invites you for an evening of delicious snacks and a movie. Come and enjoy a Halloween Cine-bistro Night full of entertainment and special treats at the Farm. Register by Oct. 21 | $10; a rec center membership or day pass required. fun@VBgov.com | 757 385 2950

Fri, Oct 23 - City Center Oyster Roast with Ammon's Allstars with the Tiki Band, 5 - 10:00 pm, 700 Town Center Drive, Newport News. A festival of seafood and oyster tasting. Children's crafts and an "Oyster Shell" scavenger hunt. Live musical entertainment. Chesapeake Bay seafood. Craft beers for the adults. Food and beverages for sale. Free admission, free parking. http://www.citycenteratoysterpoint.com/

Fri, Oct 23 - 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. For questions about this event, please email Kevin Copeland at kev@757ccc.org.

Fri, Oct 23 - 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 23 - Movie in the Pool: "The Croods", Great Neck Recreation Center, 6 - 8:00 pm, 2521 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach. Enjoy a special feature while floating in the pool. Membership or day pass needed, but no additional cost. Open to all ages, but those age 9 & under must be directly supervised by someone age 16 or older.?? fun@VBgov.com | 757 385 2950

Fri, Oct 23 - Opening Reception: "THE FOREST, A Fairy Tale", Jean Peacock & Akiko Tanaka, World Trade Center, 6 - 8:00 pm, 101 West Main St., Norfolk. Join us for an opening reception at the Offsite Gallery located on the 1st floor of the World Trade Center. THE FOREST, A Fairy Tale, is an exhibition of oil paintings by Jean Peacock & clay sculptures by Akiko Tanaka. Akiko Tanaka is an international ceramist from Japan & is currently the head ceramics instructor at Budo no Sato in Tokyo. Local artist Jean Peacock works in oil & encaustic.

Sat, Oct 23 - Owl Prowl / Night Hike, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 6:30 - 7:30 am, 1255 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton. Join a park ranger for a leisurely night hike along the trails of Sandy Bottom in search of owls. A good pair of walking shoes or hiking boots are recommended as well as flashlight per family. Program fee is $2.00 per person and is for all ages. To register call the Nature Center at 825-4657. Registration deadline is Thursday, October 22 at 3:00 pm.

Fri, Oct 23 - Zombie Nerf Battle, Bow Creek Recreation Center, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, 3427 Club House Road, Virginia Beach. Age 8 - 13 | Calling all zombies! Come display your best zombie costume and test your battle skills in this all-out Nerf® Apocalypse! | $4 - register by Oct. 16; rec center membership or day pass required. fun@VBgov.com | (757) 385-5960

Fri, Oct 23 - 5th Annual Gala of Hope, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Join us for the 5th Annual Gala of Hope and together, we can provide support for those who cannot afford medical care. This black tie event includes a plated dinner, silent auction and live entertainment featuring the internationally renowned band, Party on the Moon. 757-728-4012 | http://www.hamptonproton.org/attend-event-seminar/gala-of-hope/

Fri, Oct 23 - Friday Night Frights Hermitage Outdoor Film Series: "Night of the Living Dead", 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 23 - "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, Oct 23 - "Fright Night at the Movies", Isle of Wight County Museum, 7:00 pm, 103 Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. Mike Holtzclaw, the Daily Press’ very own Roger Ebert, will regale us with clips and trivia about classic Cold War-era monster movies…"Attack of the Crab Monsters", "Deadly Mantis", "It!" and "Plan 9 from Outer Space". This will be an evening of popcorn, levity and adventure as we give a thumbs up or thumbs down to important and scary moments in film history. For more information call 757.356.1223.

Fri, Oct 23 - Teen Takeover: Nightmares Are Made of These, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 7 - 9:00 pm, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach. FREE EVENT. Dive into a world of nightmares, dream, and fantasies, as teens takeover MOCA for an evening of frightful entertainment. Dress as your worst fear or nightmare to enter the costume contest, dine on foods fit for the underworld, mocktails, art, live music by Padfoot, and more. Exclusively for teens in middle and high school, hosted by students from Virginia Beach schools. Share and RSVP to the event on Facebook! For additional information, call 757-425-0000 ext. 329

Fri, Oct 23 - 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 23 - Community Concerts Presents: Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, Willet Hall, 7:30 pm, 3701 Willett Drive, Portsmouth. Nai-Ni Chin comes from a rich dance tradition.  She was a renowned traditional dance in Taiwan and served on several ambassadorial culture missions to nine-teen countries around the world.  An early member of the Cloud Gate Dance Company in Taiwan, she graduated from the Chinese Cultural University in 1982 and came to America to seek her own voice in the world of contemporary dance.  Since the inception of her company in 1988, Ms. Chen has created a wide ranging repertory, from dances that originated thousands of years ago to highly abstract, modern works. For more information please call 757-686-5447 or visit www.portsmouthcommunityconcerts.com

Fri, Oct 23 - Boz Scaggs, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 8:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Fans who have followed Scaggs' remarkable career dating back to the late Sixties with the Steve Miller Band; his solo triumphs with such classic albums as Silk Degrees (1976) and Middle Man (1980); and the splendid assurance of late-period high points like Some Change (1994) and Dig (2001), will instantly recognize Scaggs' characteristically deft touch as a singer. He brings a sly drawl to a funky workout like Li'l Millet and the Creoles' "Rich Woman," a conversational intimacy to Bobby Charles's "Small Town Talk," and an elegant delicacy to the Impressions' "I'm So Proud." http://www.sandlercenter.org/sandler-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2015/10/23/18460/-/boz-scaggs

Fri, Oct 23 - "Catch Me If You Can", Governor's School for the Arts Musical, 8:00 pm, ODU University Theater, 46th and Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. The Governor's School for the Arts is a center for innovation that develops excellence, nurtures creativity, inspires artistic vision and builds communities with a passion for the arts. http://www.gsarts.net/index.php?Itemid=

Fri, Oct 23 - Virginia Science Festival: Beach Night, Virginia Institute Of Marine Science, 8 - 10:00 pm, Rt. 1208, Greate Road, Gloucester Point. Beach Night gives adults a chance to be kids again.  Participants will visit VIMS’ Visitor Center in Gloucester Point (just north of the Coleman Bridge), then walk to a nearby beach to collect and observe bay animals. Bring a flashlight. There is no charge for this program; registration is required due to limited space. Age 17 +. http://virginiasciencefestival.org/ai1ec_event/beach-night-2/?instance_id=443

Fri, Oct 23 - "Alien" at The Naro, presented by AltDaily, 9:00 pm, Naro Cinema, 1507 Colley Ave, Norfolk. Happy Halloween from AltDaily and the Naro! Come party with us as we show Ridley Scott's sci-fi masterpiece with one small twist: we have replaced the acidic spit with delicious O'Connor brews that also support our buddies at The Muse Writers Center. Mark it on your calendars because it might be the last time you can catch this classic up on the big screen! - Belcher


Fri/Sat, Oct 23/24 - Fort Monroe Ghost Tours, 6 - 9:30 pm, Come and discover where history meets mystery! Learn the hidden secrets of Fort Monroe's rich 400 year history during our guided ghost walks. Please be advised that this is a walking tour and most of the areas of the tour are not handicapped accessible. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 12. Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Tours begin every 20 minutes, and will last approximately 45 minutes. Tours are rain or shine. http://www.fmauthority.com/calendar/

Fri/Sat, Oct 23/24 - Fil Fest, Virginia Beach Town Center, Fri 6 to 10:00 pm, Sat Noon to 10:00 pm, Central Park Ave., Virginia Beach. FilFest is designed to be a showcase of Filipino American culture, food and entertainment. The two-day celebration will be held during Filipino American History Month. The event will be free and open to the public. The family-friendly event will feature traditional cuisine, cultural performances, dance and music with guest appearances by comedian Rex Navarrete, singer/actress Stephanie Reese, singer/songwriter/actor Martin Nievera and retired NBA player Raymond Townsend.

Fri/Sat, Oct 23/24 - Family Frights at Jamestown Settlement, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, 2110 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg. Trick-or-treating, ghostly tales, grizzly games and a spooky straw maze are among activities offered from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on both dates. Smoke, lanterns and sound effects will create a ghostly atmosphere in Jamestown Settlement’s living-history areas.  Along with trick-or-treating at buildings in the re-created early 1600s fort, families can explore friendly and frightful haunted houses. At the 1607 ships’ pier, visitors can trick-or-treat aboard a haunted Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery. A new “Forest of Frights” boardwalk experience will feature ghost stories, face painting and fortunetelling.

Fri/Sat, Oct 23/24 - Historic Hauntings, The Moses Myers House, 6:45 - 9:45 pm, 323 E Freemason St, Norfolk. Come and enjoy a candlelit tour through the house and hear the true stories from the darker moments in the family's history. This year's tour includes a new route through the house, where you may see and hear things you haven't before! Remember, this is the home of a woman said to have died of a broken heart. Cost: Free for Members; $5 for non-members; Free for kids 12 and under. Registration required at reservations.chrysler.org. Space is limited.
 

Sat, Oct 24 - Smithfield Century Bike Tour, Ride begins at 7:30 am, post-ride celebration ends at 4:00 pm, Windsor Castle Park Riverfront, 301 Jericho Road, Smithfield. A scenic ride through the beautiful farmlands of Isle of Wight, past historic sites, and along the Pagan River, with three routes (metric century, 35-miler, and 20-miler) beginning and ending at Windsor Castle Park. Three rest stops with water, snacks and restroom facilities. Sag Wagons will assist riders with mechanical or medical problems. Live music, food vendors and a beer garden at the finish. Each rider receives a commemorative race shirt, welcome bag, cue sheets, access to rest stops and sag wagons, and a post-ride drink ticket. For more information call 757.357.3502., or e-mail chamber@theisle.org.

Sat, Oct 24 - 4th Annual BOO-yah! 5K and Little Monsters Fun Run, Port Norfolk, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, Portsmouth. The Little Monsters Fun Run is about one mile and starts at 8:30am; immediately following, the BOO-yah! 5K kicks off at 9am. Your furry friend is welcome to run with you in EITHER race, so don’t leave home without ’em. But that’s just the beginning, because after the races, we have the awards ceremonies, the costume contest for you and Fido, too, enticing crafts, raffle prizes, music and of course our Stuff the Truck event for the Foodbank!   We will be partying in the park until noon so plan on sticking around! All racers are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the Foodbank.  Each donated item will qualify the racer into a special raffle drawing. For more information please visit http://www.booyah5k.com

Sat, Oct 24 - Nansemond River Pilot Club's Annual Fall Fair, Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 100 East Constance Rd., Suffolk. Free and open to the public. Get started on your Christmas shopping at the Nansemond River Pilot Club's 10th Annual Fall Fair. We will have craft vendors with items such as handmade jewelry, soaps, clothing, artwork, pottery, purses, home décor and more. We'll also have some direct sales vendors plus baked goods and door prize raffles! This is a fundraising event. All proceeds benefit organizations in our community.

Sat, Oct 24 - (RESCHEDULED) Dragon Boat Races, Nauticus, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, One Waterside Drive, Norfolk. The 2015 Magnolia Circle Dragon Boat Race will be the first of its kind in the Hampton Roads area. With its origin in China, dragon boating is a sport that’s been around for more than 2,300 years. It has been adapted from its traditional beginnings into the sport it is today. Dragon Boating offers fun for all ages and fitness levels, while simultaneously offering the challenge of competition. Over 15 Groups will compete for glory, all while raising funds to benefit Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. Food & Beer will be available for purchase. www.KingsDaughters.org/MagnoliaCircle

Sat, Oct 24 - Big Fish Tournament, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 7 - 10:00 am, 1255 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton. Prizes will be given for the top 3 contestants. Also contestants must possess a valid Virginia Freshwater fishing license. No shoreline fishing permitted. Personal watercraft allowed but limited to canoes, kayaks and paddle boards. Boat rentals will be available and will include canoe, kayaks and paddle boats for additional $4.00. All boat rentals must be reserved at the time of registration. This is a cash only event. Program fee is $20.00 per person and is for ages 16 and over. To register call the park at 757-825-4657. Registration deadline is Friday, October 23 at 3:00 pm.

Sat, Oct 24 - Virginia Science Festival: Teeth, Tentacles, and Tails, Virginia Institute Of Marine Science, 10 - 11:30 am, Rt. 1208, Greate Road, Gloucester. Participants will visit VIMS’ Visitor Center in Gloucester Point (just north of the Coleman Bridge), then walk to a nearby beach to use seine and dip nets to collect and observe bay animals. There is no charge for this program, but registration is required due to limited space. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. http://virginiasciencefestival.org/ai1ec_event/teeth-tentacles-and-tails/?instance_id=441

Sat, Oct 24 - Great Dismal Swamp Art Festival, Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 1200 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake. The Great Dismal Swamp Art Festival exists at the connection of art, nature, and community. As our founding project, the festival offers a unique experience on the Canal Trail of the National Wildlife Refuge. The festival features miles of trails, over 100 artists, live music, Brunswick Stew and Fall Fare, micro-brews, apple cider, and interactive art and nature activities. Come experience community at its finest in the great outdoors. http://www.dismalswampart.com/

Sat, Oct 24 - City Center Fall Festival, City Center at Oyster Point, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 700 Town Center Drive, Newport News. Usher in the changing of seasons at the City Center at Oyster Point Fall Festival. Festival goers will enjoy some of Hampton Roads top artists, baked goods and produce vendors, kids crafts, free pumpkins to the first 100 people, hay rides and live entertainment by Joe Gosman. Sponsored by BOB FM, US106.1, 96X, AND WNIS News Talk. http://www.citycenteratoysterpoint.com/events

Sat, Oct 24 - Museum Madness: Children’s Museum of Virginia, Lightship Portsmouth Museum, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Wear your costumes to the Portsmouth Museums for a day of tricks, treats and spooky activities. Stop by the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center to see a menagerie of live creepy crawlies from around the world, including venomous serpents and glowing scorpions form the collection of John Barnes (J.B. Rattles) out of North Carolina.  Visit the ghost picture booth and have your “ghost picture” taken and appear as a transparent specter. From 2 – 6 PM enjoy the talents of the Sonshine Artists with face painting and balloon animals. Strange things have been happening at the Lightship Portsmouth!  Many have reported strange sounds, lights flashing and other odd occurrences after the museum closes. It is up to you to find out if it is a ghost that has caused items to disappear, or something else.  Join us in a family-friendly scavenger hunt through the ship and search for clues to find out if our ship is haunted or not! Race over to the Children’s Museum of Virginia for a fun filled day of games with prizes, spooky crafts, magic shows and a special visit form Bat World. For more information visit www.ChildrensMuseumVA.com

Sat, Oct 24 - Zoo Boo, Virginia Zoo, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, 3500 Granby Street, Norfolk. Join us for a spook-tacularly good time. Zoo Boo offers families a safe place to trick-or-treat and enjoy fall fun. Be sure to check out the animal pumpkin encounters, crafts, bounce houses and more! Admission: Members – $6, Non-members – $11, Children under 2 – FREE!, Zoo Boo Choo-Choo: $3. Costume contests @ 11:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm. http://virginiazoo.org/events/zooboo/

Sat, Oct 24 - Fall Tree Walk, Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 10:30 -11:30 am, 4510 Twin Pines Rd, Portsmouth. Join local forester Mike Aherron with the Virginia Department of Forestry on a stroll around Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve to learn about the trees of fall.  See leaf colors change as trees prepare for a winter rest.  This program is free, but donations are always welcome. For more information, please call 757-686-8684 or visit www.hofflercreek.org.

Sat, Oct 24 - Hangar Talk: Lt. Col Melvin H. Ornoff (Army Air Corp Retired), Military Aviation Museum, 11:00 am, 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Born in Norfolk, Virginia on November 1, 1923, Ornoff attended Holt Street Elementary School, Henry Clay Ruffner Jr High School and graduated Maury High School in Norfolk, VA in June 1942. Melvin attended the Norfolk Division of William & Mary College from September-October 1942 before volunteering to join the Army Air Corp on October 27, 1942, with an initial rank of Buck Private. After being trained as an aircraft mechanic, he went on to be selected for the Aviation Cadet Pilot Training program in 1943, and became an Army Pilot in 1944 and was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant. (757) 721-7767

Sat, Oct 24 - 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 24 - Bright Star Children’s Theatre: "Velveteen Rabbit", Peninsula Community Theatre, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, 10251 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News. This literary classic is routinely named one of the top books for children! This heartwarming story tells of a stuffed rabbit and its quest to become real. The story celebrates unconditional love and real beauty with a strong anti-bullying message. Join our professional actors as they bring to life this engaging and sweet story with imaginative costumes and captivating skill. http://www.pctlive.org/index.php/childrens-theatre

Sat, Oct 24 - The Great Halloween Hunt, Bayville Farms Park, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, 4132 First Court Road, Virginia Beach. Come out and join us at Bayville Farms Park in your favorite costume. There will be face painting, crafts, and of course, the Halloween Hunt! Free and open to the public. No membership required.? fun@VBgov.com | (757) 385-5930

Sat, Oct 24 - Kidgits Mall-O-Ween Event, Chesapeake Square Mall, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, 4200 Portsmouth Boulevard, Chesapeake. Halloween is here and Chesapeake Square is inviting all little ghouls, goblins, and boo'tiful princesses to come have a spooktacular time at the Kidgits Boo Bash event. Kids come dressed in your Halloween costume for our Costume Contest! We will decorate pumpkins, make a craft, and play festive games! Each Kidgit member will receive a special gift (while supplies last). (757) 488-9639 | http://www.simon.com/mall/chesapeake-square/stores/mall-management-office/stream/kidgits-mall-o-ween-event-3676380

Sat, Oct 24 - “Fall in Love” Adopt-a-Thon for shelter dogs, PETA's Bea Arthur Dog Park, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 501 Front Street, Norfolk. A fabulous dog party with friendly shelter dogs in search of permanent, loving homes, featuring dogs from PETA, Norfolk Animal Care Center and other regional shelters. Enjoy delicious vegan food from: Poor Boys Burgers, Seoul 757, My Vegan Sweet Tooth, and more … including local vendors and face painting.

Sat, Oct 24 - Fall Fest, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 3334 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach. Kids! Wear Your Costumes for the Parade! Meet Us at the Fountain. Children Up to Age Nine Can “Pick” Their Favorite Pumpkin for Free! Costume Parade at 1 pm. Giveaways. Face Painting. Pumpkin Decorating. Costumed Characters. DJ Music. Candy Provided by Walgreens. Vendors. For more information, contact drbgroupllc@drbgroupllc.com.

Sat, Oct 24 - PAB Talent Showcase, Town Square, 12 - 3:00 pm, Peninsula Town Center, Hampton. It’s time to take a stand! We STAND so our youth can SHINE! Join us at Peninsula Town Center for the Parents Against Bullying Talent Showcase. Auditions will be held September 17th from 6:30PM to 8:30PM at Bryant & Stratton College in the Claiborne Building, 2nd Floor. For more information dial 757-329-2859 | http://www.pabva.com/Events.html

Sat, Oct 24 - Spooky Space Trick-or-Treating, Virginia Air & Space Center, 12 - 4:00 pm, 600 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton. Kick off Halloween early and visit the Virginia Air & Space Center for a variety of spooky family fun activities. Activities will include: Scavenger Hunt, Scary Campfire Stories, Experiments with MAD Scientist, Mini Pumpkin Catapults, Dry Ice Eye Balls, Haunted Laboratories, and MUCH MORE! Halloween IMAX: Room on the Broom. The Event is FREE with General Admission, and guest are encouraged to wear their costumes! - See more at: http://www.vasc.org/events/spooky-space-trick-or-treat#sthash.3hmP1LOk.dpuf

Sat, Oct 24 - 30th Annual Back Bay Restoration Foundation's Flyway Feast, Flyway Hunt Club, Noon to 5:00 pm, 220 Marsh Way, Knotts Island, NC. The Flyway Feast is our largest fundraising event and we are looking to make this year's event better than ever! As usual we will have live music, all you can eat food and barbeque from Pungo Catering, live and silent auction, raffle, as well as kids activities. 619-6429 or shannon.davis@bbrf.org

Sat, Oct 24 - Aberdeen Gardens Community Fall Festival, 12:30 - 5:00 pm, 1831 West Queen St. Hampton. Food, Games, Prizes, Venues (Fire and Police Department on safety, Bounce House, Herbal Pharmacy, businesses, etc.) and Live Entertainment Sponsored by Sanctifyd Vessels Ministry and Aberdeen Gardens Historic and Civic Association. 757-952-4102 or 757 256-9300

Sat, Oct 24 - The Marcolivia Duo, Portsmouth Public Library – Churchland Branch, 1:00 pm, Portsmouth. The Marcolivia Duo has been featured many times on NPR’s “Performance Today” and “Front Row Washington”. They have performed at the Kennedy Center, Strathmore, Merkin Hall and Symphony Space, NYC. For this afternoon’s concert, Marcolivia will perform and talk about folk-based music of Eastern-Europe and America.  Their music will include folk dances from Czechoslovakia and Hungary; Klezmer music of Israel, and an American Hoe-down, amongst other jazz-based styles.

Sat, Oct 24 - (RESCHEDULED) 4th Annual Gordon Biersch Arts & Drafts Craft Beer Event, Plaza at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 2 - 6:00 pm, Virginia Beach. Join us on the Sandler Center Plaza for a large selection of local & regional craft beers! Plus: Good eats from Gordon Biersch, Live acoustic entertainment, Indoor local artisan market, Free to enter.  Sampling tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the gate. VIP Hour Admission $45 - Beat the crowed and get in early, early admission at 1 pm, Brewer interaction, Gordon Biersch appetizer, Acrylic souvenir beer mug. Reserved tables for 4 or 8 are available for reservation. For pricing and more information, please email info@sandlercenter.org

Sat, Oct 24 - The Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. presents their 2nd Annual Scavenger Haunt, Virginia Beach Town Center, 2 - 7:00 pm, Keagan's Irish Pub, 224 Market St., Virginia Beach. Scavenger Haunt is an adult (21+) Halloween themed scavenger hunt through Town Center, Virginia Beach for teams of two or four people. Registration begins at Keagan's at 2 pm for those purchasing day-of event tickets! We are excited to debut a new format for the haunt this year utilizing the GooseChase app. The haunt will be an exciting photo-based race throughout Town Center with team challenges, clues worth different point values, and a sprint to the finish line. The haunt is from 3-5 pm with an after party from 5-7 pm at Keagan’s Irish Bar & Restaurant. Tickets are $25/person to participate prior to October 10th and $35/person after that date. Tickets include an event t-shirt, goody bag, and after party admission with free appetizers and great drink specials. https://www.jlnvb.org/system/ticket_list/?fundraiser_id=48

Sat, Oct 24 - 25th Annual Warrior Classic, Darling Stadium, 2 - 10:00 pm, 4111 Victoria Blvd, Hampton. The 25th annual Warrior Classic Marching Band competition. Bands will perform traditional, modern and original songs. Bands will perform and be judged by class.  The Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors guidelines will be used to determine class assignments. (Class A - AAAAA). Concessions & Souvenirs will be available for purchase. http://kecoughtanband.weebly.com/warrior-classic.html

Sat, Oct 24 - Children's Fair at the Pavilion featuring "Paddington" the Movie, Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion, 3:00 pm, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. Free. The Pavilion will transform into London for an afternoon of fun and frivolity for kids of all ages, with activities that include: Bounce House, Petting Zoo by Beach Party Ponies, Face Painting, Trackless Train, Arts & Crafts with the Suffolk Art League, Musical Entertainment with DJ Angie, Story Time with Suffolk Public Library, Concessions. Be sure to stay for the free showing of Paddington, the hit 2014 movie, beginning at 6:30 pm. This film is rated PG and is 95 minutes. Plenty of seating is available, but chairs, blankets and jackets are also encouraged to make it an even more comfortable evening under the stars! Snacks will be available for purchase, in support of the United Way.  757.514.4130

Sat, Oct 24 - From Here To Eternity Twilight 5K Run/Walk, Elmwood Cemetery, 3 - 9:00 pm, 238 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk. Registration begins at 3:00pm & ends at 4:30pm. Run/walk begins promptly at 5pm. After party begins at 6pm at The Plot on Granby. Shuttle service provided. To register & pay online or to register online & mail in a check for the registration fee, visit www.NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation.org or http://raceroster.com/events/2015/5571/from-here-to-eternity-twilight-5k-runwalk. For more information, contact John Murray, 5K Committee Chair, at (828) 406-0613 or Director@NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation.org.

Sat, Oct 24 - Pirate Halloween Party, The Mariners' Museum, 5 - 8:00 pm, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News. Play games and activities such as ring the hook, walk-the-plank, face painting and more. Trick-or-treat with candy and toy prizes at each activity station. Enter into our Costume Contest and win great prizes. Categories: 5 and under, 6-12, Best Pirate. Yummy nuggets, fruit and cookies provided by Chick-fil-A and a special appearance from the Chick-fil-A cow! http://www.marinersmuseum.org/event/pirate-halloween-party/

Sat, Oct 24 - Olde Towne Safe Trick or Treat, 6 - 8:00 pm, Downtown Portsmouth. For children up to age 12. Located on the seven historic blocks of High Street corridor between Effingham Street and Water Street.  Sponsored by the Portsmouth Police Department, Portsmouth Sheriff Office, the Portsmouth Fire Department and the Olde Towne Business Association. For more information please call. (757) 405-3500.

Sat, Oct 24 - Drive-In Movie in the Park: "Hocus Pocus", Bennett's Creek Park, 6:30 pm, 3000 Bennett's Creek Park Road, Suffolk. Movie begins at 6:30 pm and the Park opens at 5 pm. Free and open to the public. Bennett's Creek will transform for a family fun night of children's activities and a larger-than-life movie screen to watch a Halloween favorites, Disney's Hocus Pocus, from the comfort of your front seat! A picnic area will be available for movie goers and everyone's sweet tooth will be covered by our onsite concession area. Get into the Halloween spirit with Suffolk Parks and Recreation!

Sat, Oct 24 - "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, Oct 24 - Tidewater Bluegrass Music Association Monthly Bluegrass Concert, Hickory Ruritan Club, 7:00 pm, 2752 South Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake. The TBMA monthly concert held at the Hickory Ruritan Club features some of the best in local and regional bluegrass talent. October's concert features music by Sweet Yonder. Donations are accepted at the door to cover the cost of the bands and rental.  Suggested Donation - $5 Members, $10 Non-member. Contact: Steve Antonucci  (757) 567-0807 | http://www.tidewaterbluegrass.org/

Sat, Oct 24 - Historic St. Luke's Church Presents, 7:00 pm, 14477 Benn's Church Blvd., Smithfield. Newport Parish Church: Traditional Anglican Architecture  in Colonial Virginia by Dr. Carl Lounsbury, Sr.  Early Registration $25 Individual/$40 Couple by October 19.  Late Registration $35 Individual/$50 Couple.  All registrations must be completed by October 23 at 5:00 p.m.  Register online only at historicstlukes.org  For further information call 757.357.3367

Sat, Oct 24 - Haunted Lynnhaven, Lynnhaven House, 7 - 10:00 pm, 4409 Wishart Road, Virginia Beach. Come join us for "Haunted Lynnhaven". This event will feature scary sights and sounds, so guests are encouraged to be age 14 or older, although those between the ages of 10 and 13 may attend when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Halloween costumes are welcome, but no masks, please. Tickets are $5 per person.

Sat, Oct 24 - Day of Destruction, Langley Speedway, 7 - 11:00 pm, 11 Dale Lemonds Drive, Hampton. With the stress and strain of a long NASCAR points campaign now in the rearview mirror, Langley Speedway lets loose as the track closes out its 2014 racing schedule with the Annual "Day of Destruction" always one of the most popular dates on the calendar. Gates open at 2 pm, Racing starts at 7 pm. 757-865-7223 | http://www.langley-speedway.com

Sat, Oct 24 - Tidewater Friends of Acoustic Music: Kevin Burke, Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Theater, 7:30 pm, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. Kevin Burke was born in 1950 in London, England to parents from County Sligo in Ireland. Inheriting a love of Irish music from his parents, he took up the fiddle at the age of eight.  In 2007, Burke started an independent record company, Loftus Music, in order to release his own recordings. Burke continues to tour throughout the world. He currently lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife and two children.

Sat, Oct 24 - Light the Night Walk, MacArthur Center, 8 - 8:30 pm, 300 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. MacArthur Center will be hosting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Annual Light The Night Walk on the Green on Saturday, October 24th from 5:00-8:30pm. California Pizza Kitchen has partnered with LLS to sponsor food for the 1500 walkers. The 1.6 mile Walk will begin at 7:00pm. For information call 757-459-4670 | www.shopmacarthur.com%2Fevents%2Fpizza-purpose-lls-light-night

Sat, Oct 24 - Attucks Jazz Club Series: Katie Thiroux, w/ The John Toomey Trio, Attucks Theatre, 8:00 pm, 1010 Church Street, Norfolk. Bassist and vocalist Katie Thiroux began studying at the age of 12 with the great jazz singer Tierney Sutton. Thiroux went on to receive a full scholarship to Berklee School of Music in Boston, and since then has won numerous awards for her artistry. http://vafest.org/2015/2015-performances/attucks-jazz-series?camefrom=EMCL_725185_30893679

Sat, Oct 24 - 96X Presents Modest Mouse, w/ Hop Along, Ted Constant Convocation Center, 8:00 pm, 4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. Since their formation in 1993, Modest Mouse has become the indie rock standard.  The band originated in Issaquah, Washington by current members Isaac Brock, Jeremiah Green and former member Eric Judy. Their fourth studio album Good News For People Who Love Bad News received two Grammy nominations and sold over 1.5 million copies. Indie Rock band Hop Along is also scheduled to perform. Tickets may be purchased online at www.YnotTix.com by dialing 877-Ynot-Tix, or at the Constant Center Box Office.

Sat, Oct 24 - Riddick Dance: "One", The American Theatre, 8:00 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. Choreographed by David F. Riddick, Riddick Dance is under the auspices of Beauty for Ashes Contemporary School of Dance in Hampton.


Sat/Sun, Oct 24/25 - Bark in the Park 5K Doggy Dash & 2K Puppy Trot, Chesapeake City Park, Sat 5 - 9:00 pm, Sun 12 - 5:00 pm, 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake. This year's event kicks off with the 5k Doggy Dash! Not a runner? That's ok give our 2K Puppy Trot a try. We also welcome virtual runners if you'd like to sit back and raise funds for animals in need. You can enter the 5K/2K with or without a dog, in memory of a beloved pet, or in honor of your cat. Sunday's Bark in the Park "Fun Fest" activities are slated to include the Radar Run (back by popular demand), canine demonstrations and contests, animal rescue/welfare exhibitors, pet-related vendors and loads of fun for both the two-and four-legged members of the family! All dogs should be on a leash, properly vaccinated, well-behaved, and of course, you need to always clean-up after your own dog! Concessions will be available for purchase.  (757) 546-5355 | http://www.cityofchesapeake.net/Government/City-Departments/Departments/parks-recreation-tourism/events/special_events/bark-in-the-park.htm

Sat/Sun, Oct 24/25 - The Battle of Hampton Re-enactment, Mill Point Park, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 100 Eaton Street, Hampton. Join in camp life of the British and American soldiers and to hear both sides of the battle that brought the Revolutionary War to the South. Witness the spectacle of a land and sea battle re-enactment along the wharf and in the streets of downtown involving ships, boats and nearly 100 reenactors. Run alongside patriots as they repel the British from the city. Both days begin at 10 AM at the British and American Camps, then action moves onto the waterfront by the Crowne Point Plaza Marina, then later onto Queen Street, with the close of activity at 4 pm. Sunday's events will end at 3 pm. 757-727-1610 | http://hampton.gov/battleofhampton

Sat/Sun, Oct 24/25 - Stamp Scrap Art Tour, Saturday, Hampton Roads Convention Center, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. The 2015 Stamp Scrap Tour is in its 10th year and the goal remains to create a fun and exciting atmosphere for everyone. There will be crafts, classes and vendors. http://www.stampscraparttour.com/hampton-va/

Sat/Sun, Oct 24/25 - International Association of Fire Fighters Fill The Boot, Peninsula Town Center, Hampton. IAFF efforts for The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) include the organization’s spirited Fill the Boot campaign, in which fire fighters hit the streets where they ask pedestrians, motorists and other passers-by to contribute – money in the boot – for MDA. Please join us this weekend at Peninsula Town Center to support our local fire fighters in their effort to raise awareness and support for the MDA.


Sun, Oct 25 - Family Fitness with Fido at the Garden, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk. Norfolk Botanical Garden and the Norfolk SPCA team up for one special day to celebrate fitness with families and their dogs. Join us for fun activities, vendors a doggie park and much more, including “Fido” to get fit on a 2-mile, self-guided marked walk! It’s all in the most beautiful environment in Hampton Roads. Proceeds from this fundraising event will benefit the Norfolk SPCA and Norfolk Botanical Garden.

Sun, Oct 25 - Fall Festival: A Safe Trick-or-Treat Event, Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 10:30 -11:30 am, 4510 Twin Pines Rd, Portsmouth. Enjoy games, crafts, snacks, and a decorated forest walk.  Free Family Fun!  Wear a fun costume or dress up like a native animal (no masks please). Hay ride, face painting and food will be available at a small cost to visitors. For information, call 757-686-8684 or email hofflercreek@hofflercreek.org.

Sun, Oct 25 - Drawtoberfest Faire, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach. Whether you think you can draw or not, DRAWING is for EVERYONE! Join Norfolk Drawing Group, 757 Comic & Cartoon Creators, and other drawing enthusiasts at the 2014 DRAWtoberfest Faire at Virginia MOCA. Draw from a live model, Make a mini-comic book, Learn to Zentangle, Take the Squiggle Challenge, Find out what a Drawing-Go-Round is ...or just hang out and draw! We want to see your stick figures, your scribbles, your doodles, your scrawling, your dawdles, your cartoons...you name it – we just want to see you drawing! ...and while you're at DRAWtoberfest, enjoy FREE admission to the galleries, featuring current exhibitions by Amy Cutler, Gabriel Dawe, Matthew Brandt, and more.

Sun, Oct 25 - Military Family Fest, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 12 - 4:00 pm, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. UNDER THE BIG TOP! Free event for active duty military families, retired and veteran military, National Guard and reserves of all branches.  Fun family activities including entertainment, bounce house, rock wall, face painting, DJ, crafts, costume contest giveaways and more!

Sun, Oct 25 - Last 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 25 - (RESCHEDULED) Yorktown Wine Festival, Riverwalk Landing, 12 - 6:00 pm, 331 Water Street, Yorktown. Come and sample wines from premiere wineries throughout the Commonwealth. Art and food vendors, plus entertainment, are also scheduled. Rain or Shine. Riverwalk Landing. Admission is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. 757.877.2933

Sun, Oct 25 - Khedive Hillbillie Unit Chicken Fest, Khedive Temple Greenbrier, 1 - 4:00 pm, 645 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake. he Khedive Shrine Hillbillies announce its annual Chicken Fest. The menu will consist of all you can eat fried chicken with taters, home cooked veggies with rolls and your favorite beverage. The Lady-Hillbillies will have their good old bake sale for desserts. Live entertainment will be provided by the award winning "Khedive Hillbillie Band". Come out and shake-a-leg. Tickets available in advance at the Khedive Shrine Center or at the gate on the day of the event. Admission: $10 per person; Children 5 and under - Free. (757) 420-4510 | http://www.khediveshrine.org/2015/hillbillie-flier-2015.pdf

Sun, Oct 25 - Annual Pig & Oyster Fest, Old Coast Guard Station Museum, 1 - 5:00 pm, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean along the Boardwalk at 24th Street, Virginia Beach. Join us for the best party on the beach and support the museum at our annual fund-raiser. Beer, Wine, Oysters, BBQ, Silent Auction. Members $35, Adults $45, Kids 6-12 $10. 757 422 1587 | oldcoastguardstation.com

Sun, Oct 25 - 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

Sun, Oct 25 - Movie in the Pool: "Maleficent", Great Neck Recreation Center, 2 - 4:00 pm, 2521 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach. All ages • Enjoy a special feature while floating in the pool! Those age 9 & under must be directly supervised by someone age 16 or older.?? • Recreation center membership or day pass required, but no additional cost?. fun@VBgov.com | (757) 385-5940

Sun, Oct 25 - Jake's Place presents: Beards, Bands, & Brews, O'Connor Brewing Co., 2 - 6:00 pm,  211 W. 24th St., Norfolk. Every year we do a fundraiser/benefit, this year we decided to change it up! Join us for our 1st Annual Beards, Bands & Brews Oyster Roast. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Price of ticket includes all you can eat roast oysters, pig pull 16oz. souvenir cup, and 2 drink tickets. You can purchase your tickets at Jake's Place or on our website. All proceeds will benefit the Hope House Foundation. We hope to see you there!

Sun, Oct 25 - Hurrah Players: "The Wizard of Oz", The American Theatre, 2:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. The most magical adventure of them all comes to life on the stage as only Hurrah Players can do. Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay, this production contains beloved songs, all the favorite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way.

Sun, Oct 25 - VSO PB&J Family Series: Halloween Spooktacular, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 3:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and join Benjamin Rous and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra for a ghoulish afternoon of monstrous fun! The Orchestra will perform some of the spookiest music ever written. But don’t be afraid – this concert is more TREAT than TRICK! For more information, please visit: http://www.virginiasymphony.org/

Sun, Oct 25 - Sundays at Four: Clara Schumann - Reflection of a Life in Music with Pianist Lee Jordan-Anders, 4:00 pm, Christ Episcopal Church, 111 S. Church Street, Downtown Smithfield. A community celebration of "Clara," the Isle of Wight Arts League's newly acquired Steinway piano - a beautiful performance level instrument in an acoustically fine venue. Pianist Lee Jordan-Anders will feature music by Clara Schumann, the piano's namesake, as well as masterworks by Robert Schumann and their mentor and friend, Johannes Brahms. Adults $20; Students $5. For further information www.sundaysatfourva.org

Sun, Oct 25 - Kimball Classic Film Series: “The Day The Earth Stood Still”, 5:30 and 7:30 pm, Kimball Theatre, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. Enjoy a classic movie at the Kimball one Sunday each month! All movies are $4. Show your ticket at participating Merchants Square restaurants for special discounts! The Day The Earth Stood Still – not rated /1951/ 92 min.

Sun, Oct 25 - Phantom of the Organ, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 6:00 pm, 100 W. Queens Way, Hampton. Join St. John’s Episcopal Church in downtown Hampton for a thrilling evening of spooky music and fun. Musical Ghoul, Deborah Carr (Organist & Choirmaster) and her ghostly friends will bring us Bach’s famous “Toccata in D Minor”, Gounod’s “Funeral March of the Marionette”, and the quirky “Orientale” by Caesar Cui.  The original Edison silent movie “Frankenstein” will be shown along with the silent film comedy “The Devilish Tenant”, both accompanied by the organ.  The program finishes with a special appearance of ghosts, spiders and the “Phantom” singing his signature solo from the Broadway Show. The concert is free and open to the community and will be followed by witches’ brew and goblin treats (and maybe some tricks!) in the Parish Hall.  Bring out the whole family!

Sun, Oct 25 - Vertigo Dance Company: "Reshimo", Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Founded in 1992 by Adi Sha’al and Noa Wertheim, the Vertigo Dance Company has established a unique presence in the contemporary dance scene worldwide. Having developed a distinct artistic language that emphasizes the link between “Art and Earth,” works challenge and create an awareness to the limits of the human body. The result is a collage of intricate and singular dance creations that exude the holistic and spiritual approach of leading choreographer, Noa Wertheim.

Sun, Oct 25 - 5th Annual Artini, Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 7:00 pm, 101 Museum Drive, Mariners' Museum Park, Newport News. Artini is a mixology event challenging area bartenders to put their best spooky spin on the cocktail. New this year, the Artini Spooktacular will celebrate the coming Halloween holiday with a fun and sophisticated night at the haunted museum, set to the tunes of the Christopher Newport University Jazz Combo. Guests will select a People's Choice winner for the best cocktail and David Nicholson, food writer for the Daily Press, will serve as a professional judge. http://www.pfac-va.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=237&Itemid=63

Sun, Oct 25 - Going for Baroque, Robin Hixon Theater, 7:30 pm, Clay and Jay Barr Education Center, 440 Bank St., Norfolk. Hampton Roads Chamber Players (HRCP) proudly presents "Going for Baroque"---a side-by-side performance with members of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Program includes Vivaldi's "Summer," Bach's Concerto for Two Violins, and Bach's Brandenburg Concertos No. 2 and 4. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for children under 18 years old. Reception to follow. Find us on Facebook!


Mon, Oct 26 - Madeline and the Bad Hat, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 10:00 am, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. This original musical based upon the much-loved book, captures the blithe yet touching spirit of Ludwig Bemelman's Madeline series. It traces the adventures of a young Parisian girl who- despite starting off on the wrong foot with a mischievous new neighbor- eventually learns that first impressions aren't everything.

Mon, Oct 26 - Historic Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour, Suffolk Visitor Center, 2:00 pm, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. $8 Adults / $6 Seniors, Military and Children 9-12. See Suffolk through the eyes of years gone by. Suffolk's rich heritage dates back to the early 17th century, when Captain John Smith first encountered the Nansemond Indians on the Nansemond River. Even now, you can trace Suffolk's legacy through our historic homes and neighborhoods, churches and Virginia Civil War Trails. Guided by a Suffolk historian, you meet the people and places that made Suffolk the city it is today. 757.514.4130

Mon, Oct 26 - Night at the Army Transportation Museum, 300 Washington Boulevard, Newport News. Enjoy trick-or-treating through the museum and watch exhibits come alive!  Children may come in costume and enjoy a variety of fun activities. Free. 757-878-1115


Mon, Oct 26 thru Oct 30 - Tales of Hampton: Horror Stories Tours, Hampton History Museum, 7 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Ln., Hampton. These 60 minute tours include eerie tales of Old Hampton and the Tidewater area. Guided by historian Michael Cobb, you will meet the first witch recorded in America, ghosts of Civil War soldiers, pirates from Blackbeard's Crew, a speakeasy proprietor, escaped prisoners, yellow fever victims, and more characters from the city's tales of mystery and the macabre. Each tour will include the grisly side of Hampton’s history; special surprises and a spooky lantern tour of the St. John's Church graveyard, and other points of fright along Queen Street and around downtown Hampton. Tickets $5 in advance; $8 at the door. Call 757-727-1102 to reserve your tickets—space is limited, and these tours sell out!


Tue, Oct 27 - 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.

Tue, Oct 27 - Virginia Wesleyan College Concert Series: Anthony Hailey, African Percussion, 11:00 am, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk. Founder and director of the Mosaic Steel Orchestra, Anthony Hailey demonstrates more than a dozen instruments acquired on study trips to Africa. Part of the College's year-long series "Entangled Identities: Legacies of 1619." FREE

Tue, Oct 27 - 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat Sponsored by Chick-Fil-A, Chesapeake Square Mall, 6 - 8:00 pm, 4200 Portsmouth Boulevard, Chesapeake. Hey kids! Wear your Halloween costumes and join us for Trunk-or-Treat sponsored by Chick-Fil-A, in the Sears Parking lot. We will have fun activities, a costume contest, a DJ, hayrides, and more! http://www.simon.com/mall/chesapeake-square/stores/chick-fil-a/stream/3rd-annual-trunk-or-treat-sponsored-by-chick-fil-a-3676382

Tue, Oct 27 - Old Coast Guard Station Museum Spyglass Speaker Series: Ghosts, Witches & Weird Tales of Virginia Beach, 7:00 pm,  Virginia MOCA Auditorium, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach. Guest Speakers Lillie Gilbert and Deni Norred, the authors of "Ghosts, Witches & Weird Tales of Virginia Beach" join us on stage to share a scary collection of haunted stories and eerie legends of Virginia Beach. $5 general admission, Free for museum members. http://www.oldcoastguardstation.com/Exhibits-Events.aspx

Tue, Oct 27 - Revolutionary War Lecture Series: Jonathan Horn, Yorktown Victory Center, 7:00 pm, 200 Water Street, Yorktown. Free. Jonathan Horn, “Robert E. Lee: The Man Who Would Not Be Washington.” Jonathan Horn, a former White House speechwriter and author of The Man Who Would Not Be Washington: Robert E. Lee’s Civil War and His Decision That Changed American History, will explore the brilliant soldier bound by marriage to George Washington’s family but turned by war against Washington’s crowning achievement, the Union.

Tue, Oct 27 - John Cleese & Eric Idle: Together Again At Last - For the Very First Time, The Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:30 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Don't miss your chance to see improvised bits with storytelling, musical numbers, exclusive footage, aquatic juggling and an extended audience Q&A to craft a unique comedic experience with every performance. As founding member of Monty Python, Cleese and Idle are unarguably among the godfathers of modern comedy, helping to pioneer and irreverent, absurdist sensibility that is emulated by comics around the world.

Tue, Oct 27 thru Nov 15 - Virginia Stage Company: "All My Sons", Wells Theater, Tue 7:00 pm, Wed-Sat 8:00 pm, Sat 4:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm, 110 East Tazewell Street, Norfolk. (Special pre-opening pricing Oct 27-29) The Tony Award winning masterwork about family dynamics, courage and the struggle to survive during WWII. http://www.vastage.com/

Wed, Oct 28 - 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 28 - On Screen/In Person: Small, Small Thing - The Olivia Zinnah Story, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. In December 2012, Olivia Zinnah died of complications from a rape injury caused when she was seven years old. After filmmaker Jessica Vale became personally involved with Olivia and her mother while working on another project in Monrovia, Liberia, her quest to film them became a mission of hope and medical help in a country where rape is the number one crime, and the majority of the victims are children.


Thu, Oct 29 - Breast Cancer Survivors Masquerade Gala, Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront, 5:30 pm, 100 East Constance Road, Suffolk. Be sure to come by the Breast Cancer Survivors Masquerade Gala to show support to Suffolk's local chapter. Doors open at 5 pm, followed by the VIP Reception at 5:30 pm, The Pink Carpet Masquerade Gala begins at 7 pm. Donations: $100 for the Masquerade Gala and $125 for the VIP Reception & Masquerade Gala. The Keynote Speaker will be Shondia Sabari. Donations, sponsorships and vendor opportunities are available at www.suffolkbreastcancersociety.com. Proceeds from the Survivor Masquerade Gala will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation (Tidewater Chapter), Relay for Life, and Sentara Obici Auxiliary.

Thu, Oct 29 - Children's Costume Parade and Movie Night with Tinkerbell LIVE, Hampton Main Library, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, Children's Department, 4207 Victory Blvd., Hampton. Costume Parade. Come dressed in your favorite costume. Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. Tinkerbell (Wishery Entertainment) will lead the parade! Disney's "TINKERBELL AND THE LEGEND OF THE NEVERBEAST" starts at 6 pm. Take home treats. FUN! FUN! FUN! Free. Registration is required. Please call 757-727-1157

Thu, Oct 29 - Seatack Spooktacular, Seatack Recreation Center, 6 - 7:30 pm, 141 South Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach. Age 5 - 10 • Join us at Seatack Recreation Center for a Spooktacular time of fun activities, ghost stories, s'mores and Halloween candy. Costumes are welcomed, but not required. Register at any Virginia Beach Recreation Center. Program fee is $3. Recreation Center membership or day pass is needed. fun@VBgov.com | (757) 385-5920

Thu, Oct 29 - (RESCHEDULED) Friday Night Frights Hermitage Outdoor Film Series: "Psycho", 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.

Thu, Oct 29 - Yappy Hour, Lake Meade Park, 7:00 pm, 201 Holly Lawn Parkway (behind Farm Fresh), Suffolk. $5 ($15 for non-members). Come party with your pooch this fall at the Lake Meade Dog Park's first ever Barks and Booze event. Enter our Howl-oween dog costume contest and enjoy beer, food and music while you make some new dog loving friends. The cost is $5 for members and $15 for non-members. For more information, please call Suzette Vida at 757.538.4102.

Thu, Oct 29 - VSO: "Enigma Variations", Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Hampton. Joann Falletta, Conductor, Zuill Bailey, Cello. Zuill Bailey, a Virginia native and widely considered to be one of the best cellists in the world, takes the stage for the Virginia debut of Michael Daugherty’s Tales of Hemingway for Cello and Orchestra, Elgar’s Enigma Variations, and Ibert’s naval-inspired Ports of Call.


Thu, Oct 29 thru Nov 15 - Smithfield Little Theatre presents "Spamalot", Thu-Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 210 N. Church Street, Downtown Smithfield. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for students. Opening night (Thursday, Oct. 29) special rate of $5 for students! "Find Your Grail!" SPAMALOT is a highly irreverent parody of the Arthurian Legend, lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Book and lyrics by Eric Idle. Music collaboration with John Du Prez. Knights of the Round Table and Brave Sir Robin composed by Neil Innes. Always Look on the Bright Side of Life written by Eric Idle. This show contains adult humor. For further information or to purchase tickets call 757.357.7338.


Fri, Oct 30 - Preschool Monster Mash, Bow Creek Recreation Center, 10 - 11:30 am, 3427 Club House Road, Virginia Beach. Age 6 & under • Have a fun time making a Halloween craft, enjoying hot apple cider, showing off your costume and dancing! Program cost is $6. Register in person at any Virginia Beach recreation center. Rec center membership or day pass needed for participants age 3 & up. fun@VBgov.com | (757) 385-5960

Fri, Oct 30 - Hallows Eve Costume Contest, Great Neck Recreation Center, 6 - 8:00 pm, 2521 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach. Age 10 & under w/ parent • Have a haunting good time and dance the night away at Great Neck Recreation Center. There will be a light snack, craft, activities, and plenty of Monster Mashing! Register at any Virginia Beach Recreation Center by Oct 23. $6/person; recreation center membership or day pass needed. fun@VBgov.com | (757) 385-5940

Fri, Oct 30 - Phoebus Little League Fall Festival, Phoebus Complex, 6 - 9:00 pm, 27 N. Willard Ave., Hampton. The first annual fall festival will include a variety of family oriented activities. We will have Inflatables, hay rides, Games, trunk-or-treat, great food, raffles, lots of vendors, music by a DJ, and so much more! Come out for a great time and support your local Phoebus Little League! Free.  mailto:phoebuslittleleague@yahoo.com

Fri, Oct 30 - Storytelling Spooktacular, Mill Point Park, 6 - 9:00 pm, 100 Eaton Street, Hampton. This event is for all ages, but if you have a weak heart you may want to leave before 8 pm. Stories to give you goosebumps, mad science experiments, creepy crawly critters from Sandy Bottom Nature Park and a spooky sing-along. Community Gardens will teach you about scary plants, Hampton Clean City Commission will scare you with a box of litter, Be entertained by Jon the Juggling Ginger with his feats of balance, and Play Family Games. The stories get really scary after 8 pm! Free. Food available for purchase.

Fri, Oct 30 - Masquerade in Ghent, 6 – 10:00 pm, Colley Avenue between Shirley and Brandon Avenues, Norfolk. Show off your Halloween costume at the annual Costume Contest Parade. Judges will award cash prizes for “Best In Show,” “Best Family or Group,” and “Best Adult.” Prize packets will be awarded to “Best Pet Costume,” “Best Young Adult” (male & female ages 13-18 years old), “Best Children’s Costume” (male & female 4-12 years old), and “Best Infant Costume”. There will be live music, activities for kids, refreshments and adult beverages. Masquerade in Ghent is free and open to the public. Ample parking can be found along the streets and parking lots. Don’t miss the frightfully, fun-tastic time at this year’s Masquerade in Ghent …and bring a friend because no one likes to scream alone!

Fri, Oct 30 - An Evening at Endview, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, Endview Plantation, 362 Yorktown Road, Newport News. Guided evening tours are offered on the grounds of Endview Plantation. Learn about individuals associated with the history of the historic site in a unique after sunset program. The ambiance of the property at night will certainly set the mood for Halloween! Tours are offered every twenty minutes beginning at 7:00, with the last tour leaving at 8:40. Admission is $8.00 per adult, $6.00 per child (ages 6 – 12). Reservations are required and can be made after October 1st by calling (757) 887-1862. Wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to navigate some uneven terrain. Flashlights are recommended. For more information go to www.endview.org.

Fri, Oct 30 - "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, Oct 30 - 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

Fri, Oct 30 - Friday Night Frights Hermitage Outdoor Film Series: "The Goonies", 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 30 - 34th Annual Olde Towne Ghost Walk, 7:00, 8:00, & 9:00 pm, Olde Towne Portsmouth. Based upon the popular Jack-The-Ripper walks in London, guides take visitors on a walk past the haunted houses and mansions of Olde Towne.  Costumed actors tell legends of ghostly visitation and the things that go bump in the night.  The 45-minute tours leave from the Trinity Church graveyard at 7, 8 and 9 PM and end at the Middle Street Park with cider and entertainment. For more information call 757-393-5111 or visit www.PortsmouthGhostWalk.com.

Fri, Oct 30 - 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 30 - The Tidewater Classical Guitar Orchestra in Concert, Virginia Wesleyan College, 7:30 pm, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk. PROGRAM: new composition by Andrew York, West Side Story Suite Bernstein, Teleman, Boyce, Piazzola, Albeniz, Tarrega, Garcia, Gounod, Ravel, Cudney, Boyles. Tickets $15/$10. 757-455-2101

Fri, Oct 30 - United States Air Force Heritage America Band, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 7:30 pm, 110 W. Finney Avenue, Suffolk. Free. Tickets required. Join the USAF Heritage America Band – US Air Force Langley Winds for their “Treats of the Season," a variety of their repertoire reflecting the season! This is a FREE concert but tickets are required and may be obtained by calling 757.923.2900. | www.suffolkcenter.org

Fri, Oct 30 - Opening Night Virginia Stage Company’s: "All My Sons", Wells Theater, 8:00 pm, 110 E. Tazwell Street, Norfolk. Virginia Stage Company’s second production of the season is the Tony Award-winning All My Sons, a play by Arthur Miller and based upon a true story. The masterwork by one of America’s seminal playwrights is about family dynamics, courage, and the struggle to survive during World War II. http://www.vastage.org./

Fri, Oct 30 - One Magical Night 2015 US Tour, Chesapeake Conference Center, 8:00 pm, 700 Conference Center Drive, Chesapeake. Berce LLC proudly presents Xian Lim, Enrique Gil, Liza Soberano, and Kim Chiu for One Magical Night.  $65 - $150 per person. For tickets call (757) 553-7385

Fri, Oct 30 - Movies in the Park presents: "The Box Trolls", Riverview Park, 8:00 pm, 255 James Street, Downtown Smithfield. Bring the whole family out for movies under the stars. Grab your lawn chairs or blankets to watch family-friendly cinema. Popcorn will be served at this free event hosted by the Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation Department. For further information call 757.357.2291.

Fri, Oct 30 - National Acrobats and Circus of The Republic of China: 'Peking Dreams', Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Hampton. Founded in 1953, the National Acrobats and Circus is one of the longest running and most distinguished circus troupes in China. They are especially acclaimed in China because of the unique acts in their program such as Grand Flying Trapeze, Group Contortion, Girls’ Balance With Bowls, cycling stunts and many other outstanding acrobatic acts. Great fun for the kids, great fun for the whole family! http://fergusoncenter.org/performances/


Fri/Sat, Oct 30/31 - Halloween The Chrysler Way, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Chrysler Museum of Art, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Welcome to a very special tradition, Halloween at the Chrysler. It's a time where our talented and creative Gallery Hosts dress up as works of art. Since this has become an annual event not to be missed, this year we're doubling your chance to join the fun. Come enjoy our scavenger hunt, and win a fun prize. You are invited to don your own inspired costume and join in the fun, but be advised there are some restrictions. No masks are allowed, and we also advise against large props. Even if that sword or light-saber is plastic, it could still harm a fragile canvas.

Fri/Sat, Oct 30/31 - 2015 Anthem Wicked 10K and Old Point National Bank Monster Mile, Virginia Beach Convention Center, Fri 12 - 8:00 pm, Sat 6:30 am – 12:00 pm, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. This run is for everyone from the super speedy to the first time racers - all are welcome! You won't want to miss this spooktacular event! Pick up your race packet and enjoy the Sports & Fitness expo at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on Friday October 30th. Phone: (757) 412-1056, Email: info@wicked10k.com, Website: http://www.wicked10k.com/

Fri/Sat, Oct 30/31 - Haunting on DoG Street, 5 - 10:00 pm, Colonial Williamsburg. Join us for our first ever family-friendly Halloween Weekend that includes FREE trick-or-treating (on not one, but two nights!). Costumed interpreters will hand out Mars candy on Duke of Gloucester Street in the Historic Area. Just look for the glowing Jack O ’Lanterns to help you plan your route! Register online and bring your voucher to the Visitor Center to collect your trick-or-treat bag. Our spooky bus will deliver you to the Historic Area where you’ll be greeted by Blackbeard to explain his quest for revenge! (844) 871-0416 | http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/do/special-events/haunting/

Fri/Sat, Oct 30/31 - The Marlin Club Haunted Forest, 7 - 10:00 pm, 1964 Dock Landing Road, Chesapeake. Be Aware…Marlin Club Haunted Forrest, be a part of this hallowing experience. (757) 488-7640. Admission: $5 per person


Fri/Sun, Oct 30/Nov 1 - Opera in Williamsburg: "Don Giovanni", Kimball Theatre, Fri 8:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm, Merchants' Square, Williamsburg. Live fully-staged opera with world class singers, performed in the original Italian with English supertitles.  Tickets at the Kimball, 1-855-923-8015 and at www.operainwilliamsburg.org.


Fri, Oct 30 thru Nov 22 - "The History Boys", by Alan Bennett, Little Theatre of Norfolk, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 801 Claremont Ave., Norfolk. This dramatic comedy follows an unruly bunch of boys in a British boarding school who are, as such boys will be, in pursuit of sex, sport, and a place at a good university - generally in that order. In their efforts, they are helped by a maverick English teacher who seeks to broaden their horizons, and by a young history teacher who questions the methods, and the aim, of their schooling. http://www.ltnonline.org/


Sat, Oct 31 - Migration Identification, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 9 - 10:30 am, 1255 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton. Join a park ranger for a leisurely hike thru Sandy Bottom and witness some spectacular birds as they make a pit stop along their great migration south. Binoculars and cameras welcome. Program fee is $2.00 per person and is for ages 8 and up. To register call the Nature Center at 757-825-4657. Registration deadline is Fri, Oct 30 at 3 pm.

Sat, Oct 31 - Tour of historic Cedar Grove Cemetery, 10 - 11:00 am, 238 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk. Join local historian Cheryl Copper for a walking tour of historic Cedar Grove Cemetery. Learn about the rise of early trades & how cemeteries reflect the society that builds them. Get a glimpse of notables interred here. Cheryl will also share the Callis family’s story culled from personal archives of Civil War era letters & images. Tour lasts approximately one hour. $5 per person suggested donation benefits the Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation. Children 12 & under free. Follow signs to gathering area upon arrival to the cemetery. Free parking. No RSVP required. Questions? Call Cheryl at 757-621-3710

Sat, Oct 31 - Hogs for Dogs & Hog-O-Ween Bash at Bayside Harley Davidson, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 2211 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth. Our brand lives and breathes black and orange, so OF COURSE we're going to throw all the way down on the one holiday that dons the best brand colors around! Join us for the BHD Annual Hog-O-Ween Bash! Plus a charity event benefiting the Portsmouth Humane Society. Activities include onsite adoptions, lunch and refreshments, pet vendors, live music and giveaways. For more information please call 757-397-5550.

Sat, Oct 31 - Halloween Pooch Palooza, Peninsula Town Center, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Town Square, 440 E. Claiborne Sq., Hampton. Dress up your entire family, including your pooch, parade around the Center, and compete in costume contests. It’s also the Grand Opening of our new Children’s Playground in Mary's Park! Even if you don’t have a pet of your own, this event is not one to miss! Bring your whole family out for a day of tricks and treats! Entertainment includes: DJ, Thriller Performance*, Magician, Costume Contests and Photo Booth. Tickets are $5/child & $2/pooch. A portion of total proceeds will benefit a Local Animal Shelter. Adults are free. http://peninsulatowncenter.com/events/halloween-pooch-palooza/

Sat, Oct 31 - Living Your Dream Community & Small Business Expo, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Free. Be a part of the 2015 Living Your Dream Community Expo. This will be a day of empowerment and fun for the family, community, Small business leaders, and aspiring entrepreneurs. Everyone will have an opportunity to take FREE informational courses/seminars that will explore steps they can take to start Living Their Dream! We anticipate over 2500 visitors from the Hampton Roads Area to take part in this event. mailto: info@livingyourdreamexpo.com

Sat, Oct 31 - Dia de Los Muertos and Halloween Carnival, Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 101 Museum Drive, Newport News. Our annual Day of the Dead celebration is even better this year as we add a Halloween costume contest! Join us for crafts, face painting and fun between 11 am and 2 pm for free. 757-596-8175 | http://www.pfac-va.org/

Sat, Oct 31 - Halloween Town & Treat, Virginia Beach Town Center, 12 - 4:00 pm, Central Park Ave., Virginia Beach. This is a FREE EVENT that's fun for the whole family. Dress up in your finest ghostly attire, come join us for some monstrous fun at the annual Halloween Town & Treat, with activities for everyone at Fountain Plaza and at Pembroke Mall! Halloween Town & Treat has a CIRCUS theme this year.  In the Plaza Fountain area of Town Center, enjoy one of our circus shows throughout the day, the dunk tank, carnival games, trick or treating throughout Town Center, and arts and crafts activities. At Pembroke Mall, participate in our Circus University!  Here you'll find magic, balloon making and juggling workshops, pony rides, petting farm, arts & crafts, food, music and more! - See more at: http://www.beachstreetusa.com/halloween-town-treat#sthash.8BoauDj9.dpuf

Sat, Oct 31 - Children’s Halloween Day, Paradise Creek Nature Park, 1:30 - 3:00 pm, 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth. Foxes and bats and owls, oh my!  Join us for a story about the nighttime creatures found in our park, take an adventure through the woods to find where these animals live, then decorate a reusable bag for all your trick or treating goodies.  Recommend for children under 12.  Children are welcome to wear their costumes.  $5 per child; free for Elizabeth River Project Members.  Registration required. For more information, please call 757-399-7487.

Sat, Oct 31 - 3rd Annual Real Country Halloween FallFest 2015, Langley Speedway, 2 - 10:00 pm, 11 Dale Lemonds Drive, Hampton. Enjoy live music from 4-10 pm as The Bill Miles Band, Sour Mash Revival Band, CrazyX Band, and Mason Brown and The Shiners take the stage! We recommend bringing your own chair or blanket. All activities will take place in the main Pit area: Meet your local favorite Langley Speedway Nascar drivers and see their cars up close! Costume contest ($100 cash prize). Cornhole tournament. Classic cars. Fun for kids including a bounce house and more! On-site vendors. Food and beverages provided by Skip Cain (No coolers or food permitted to bring into speedway). Tickets are $10; Kids 12 and under are free. Tickets available at the gate.

Sat, Oct 31 - Trunk-o-Treat, South Norfolk Community Center, 4 - 6:00 pm, 1217 Godwin Avenue, Chesapeake. Free Admission. Celebrate Halloween in South Norfolk! Join your friends at South Norfolk Community Center at its Second Annual Trunk-o-Treat. Parks, Recreation & Tourism will be teaming up with local community-based agencies and friends of SNCC to pass out treats from trunks! Wear your spookiest or favorite costume! (757) 543-5721

Sat, Oct 31 - "Ham-o-Ween" in Smithfield & Isle of Wight, Downtown Smithfield. Trick or Treating along Main & Grace Streets 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Party at the Smithfield Times 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 228 Main Street in downtown Smithfield. Costume judging begins at 6:30 pm with prizes for all ages. Genuine Smithfield is the HAM-O-WEEN Destination in Coastal Virginia! “Remember when You used to look forward all year to Trick or Treating on Halloween night? …Strolling the charming streets of a friendly small town with candy galore and enough tasty treats and terrifying tricks to thrill both the young - and the young at heart! Genuine Smithfield still hosts that quintessential Halloween experience! So come for the candy, the contests, the creepy characters and the captivating encounter Halloween in Genuine Smithfield has become! Jack-o-Lantern Contest: Carved pumpkins may be brought to The Smithfield Times (228 Main Street) between 4:00 and 5:30 p.m. on the 31st. Pumpkins must include the carver’s name and contact information. For further information call 757.357.3288.

Sat, Oct 31 - Legends of Main Street: A Suffolk Ghost Walk, 6:00 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, Oct 31 - Downtown Hampton "Halloween" Block Party, 6 - 11:00 pm, East Queens Way between Wine and King Streets, Hampton. Free and open to the public. Come join us in Downtown Hampton this Halloween for a costume party on Queens Way! Come early and bring a chair then make your way to one of the dining establishments along Queens Way for some dinner before the party starts. Free parking can be found on the street and in multiple surface lots. There is a public parking garage at the corner of Settlers Landing Road & Old Hampton Lane. This Downtown Hampton street event will include Prizes for Best Costume and Best Pet Costume, music by a DJ, cold refreshments and plenty of activities for the young and old. 757-727-1271 | www.hamptonblockparty.com

Sat, Oct 31 - "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, Oct 31 - Halloween Party: ZOMBIE PROM!, Hunt Club Farm, 6 - 10:00 pm, 2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach. This promises to be an action packed Halloween for high school students with the grand prize awarded to the Zombie Prom King and Queen. The Prom prize pack includes a prom tux rental, prom dress gift certificate, limousine, dinner for two, hair and make-up and gift certificate flower gift certificates. DJ Dead Donney is scheduled to rock out the Black Light party. A live zombie slide show is scheduled during the evening activities using a specialized app that allows zombies to take pictures and share them on the big screen for all to see. The best images featured on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  We will have Zombie dance lessons, makeup stations, and a Zombie Prom King and Queen contest! Zombie Prom tickets ($25), include entrance into the Zombie Prom and all three haunted attractions. http://www.hauntedhuntclubfarm.com/?tribe_events=halloween-party

Sat, Oct 31 - Fright Light Laser Show, Virginia Living Museum, 7:00, 8:30 and 10:00 pm, 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News. It's a howling good time in the Virginia Living Museum’s Abbitt Planetarium with “Fright Light,” a frightfully awesome mix of terror-ific tunes! Wild and weird laser images accompany songs from Black Sabbath, Garbage, The Who and so many more! Come enjoy this laser spook-tacular! VLM members $3, non-members $6. 757-595-1900 | http://www.thevlm.org./

Sat, Oct 31 - VSO: "Enigma Variations", Chrysler Hall, 8:00 pm, 215 St Pauls Blvd., Norfolk. Joann Falletta, Conductor, Zuill Bailey, Cello. Zuill Bailey, a Virginia native and widely considered to be one of the best cellists in the world, takes the stage for the Virginia debut of Michael Daugherty’s Tales of Hemingway for Cello and Orchestra, Elgar’s Enigma Variations, and Ibert’s naval-inspired Ports of Call.


Sat/Sun, Oct 31/Nov 1 - C&E Gun Show, Scope Arena, Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 201 E. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk. C&E Gun Shows is dedicated to producing the most professional, safest and ethical gun shows in the country. Visit the Nation's Gun Show. DO NOT BRING LOADED GUNS IN THE BUILDING. Our shows offer a huge variety of guns, gun related accessories & self-protection items available for purchase in every price range. Our exhibitors have an incredible knowledge base and are able to help customers find what they’re looking for. Our exhibitors can easily answer virtually all questions and concerns a consumer may have. That level of variety and knowledge is nearly impossible to find anywhere.


Sun, Nov 1 - 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, Nov 1 - Float-a-Rama, Great Neck Recreation Center, 1 - 4:00 pm, 2521 Shorehaven Drive, 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) 385-5940

Sun, Nov 1 - VSO: "Enigma Variations", Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 2:30 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Joann Falletta, Conductor, Zuill Bailey, Cello. Zuill Bailey, a Virginia native and widely considered to be one of the best cellists in the world, takes the stage for the Virginia debut of Michael Daugherty’s Tales of Hemingway for Cello and Orchestra, Elgar’s Enigma Variations, and Ibert’s naval-inspired Ports of Call.

Sun, Nov 1 - House of Blues and Brews, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 1 - 5:00 pm, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach. You don’t want to miss MOCA’s annual outdoor fall fest, the House of Blues and Brews!  Who makes the best stew in town?  Ten local restaurants will compete for this honor.  Sample the stews and cast your vote while imbibing craft brews and swaying to the blues.   A silent auction will give you the opportunity to own some art works from favorite Boardwalk Art Show artists. Enjoy casual camaraderie at the House of Blues and Brews while listening to headlining act Anthony Rosano and The Conqueroos with opening act More Perfect Jones! This is a rain or shine event! All proceeds benefit MOCA’s exhibitions and education programs. http://eshop.vamoca.org/shopcart.aspx?view=events

Sun, Nov 1 - ODU Wind Ensemble Concert, University Theatre, 3 - 5:00 pm, 46th Street & Hampton Blvd., Norfolk . Free and Open to the Public. https://www.odu.edu/musicdept#.Vik57HbD9Yg

Sun, Nov 1 - Chorale Evensong for All Saints, St. John's Episcopal Church, 4:00 pm, 100 W. Queens Way, Hampton. St. John’s Choir offers a sung Evensong for All Saints Day. Music of Malcolm Archer, Richard Shephard, and Morten Lauridsen. Open to all with a reception following in the Parish Hall.

Sun, Nov 1 - Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation 'Day of the Dead' celebration, MJ's Tavern, 6 - 10:00 pm, 4019 Granby Street, Norfolk. Join the NSCC for a most unique Day of the Dead celebration! Great prizes for the best Sugar Skull mask & fun for all. Featuring Very Special Spirits to Lift Our Spirits. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation. RSVP by Wednesday, October 28 to Diana Ramsey at 757-619-0540 or to Director@NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation.org. Don't miss this. 757-619-0540

Sun, Nov 1 - ODU Faculty Organ Recital: James Kosnik, Larchmont Methodist Church, 7:00 pm, Jamestown Crescent, Norfolk. Guest Artist, Dennis Zeisler, alto saxophone. Free. https://www.odu.edu/musicdept#.Vik57HbD9Yg

Sun, Nov 1 - Mavis Staples and Joan Osborne: “Solid Soul”, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Hampton. Grammy Award-winning legend Mavis Staples teams up with multi-platinum recording artist Joan Osborne on their highly anticipated national tour. http://fergusoncenter.org/performances/


Mon, Nov 2 - Historic Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour, Suffolk Visitor Center, 2:00 pm, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. $8 Adults / $6 Seniors, Military and Children 9-12. See Suffolk through the eyes of years gone by. Suffolk's rich heritage dates back to the early 17th century, when Captain John Smith first encountered the Nansemond Indians on the Nansemond River. Even now, you can trace Suffolk's legacy through our historic homes and neighborhoods, churches and Virginia Civil War Trails. Guided by a Suffolk historian, you meet the people and places that made Suffolk the city it is today. 757.514.4130

Mon, Nov 2 - Port Hampton Lecture: Military Treasures from the Collection of Colonial Williamsburg, Hampton History Museum, 7 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. From muskets to bayonets to buttons, Erik Goldstein, curator of Mechanical Arts and Numismatics at Colonial Williamsburg’s DeWitt Wallace Museum, explores the rich array of 18th-century military antiques from the Colonial Williamsburg Collections. The program is free for Hampton History Museum Members and $5 for non-members. There is plenty of free parking in the garage across from the museum. For more information, call 757-727-1610.


Tue, Nov 3 - 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.

Tue, Nov 3 - Collegium Musicum & Madrigal Singers Concert, Diehn Center for the Performing Arts - Chandler Recital Hall, 7:30 pm, ODU, 4810 Elkhorn Ave., Norfolk. Directed by Bianca Hall. Free. https://www.odu.edu/musicdept#.Vik57HbD9Yg


Tue/Thu, Nov 3/5 - Menopause The Musical: The Survivor Tour, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Two Nights Only 7:30 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the '60s, '70s and '80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for over 10 years! It's the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!


Wed, Nov 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.

Wed, Nov 4 - Virginia Beach Forum: The Honorable Allen B. West, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Born and raised in the same Atlanta, Georgia neighborhood where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., once preached, Allen West is a decorated American serviceman, teacher and congressman who bravely served his country in the Iraq War and reached the rank of Lt. Col. in the Army. After 22 years of military service, and a brief time as a high school teacher, he was elected to serve Florida's 22nd District in the United States Congress. West is president & CEO of the National Center for Policy Analysis, a Fox News contributor, a senior fellow at the London Center for Policy Research and regularly writes for numerous media outlets. He is the author of the Guardian of the Republic: An American Ronin's Journey to Faith, Family and Freedom (Random House, April 2014).


Thu, Nov 5 - Civil War Site Tour: CSS Albemarle, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Come explore sites associated with the CSS Albemarle! The tour begins at 9 am leaving the Mariners’ Museum en route to Edenton, Plymouth, and Fort Branch, North Carolina. The Albemarle, built in a cornfield in North Carolina, helped turn the tide of war in favor of the Confederacy in 1864. Sites associated with her construction, successes, and sinking await you on this day trip! Cost: $100 per person. Led by Historian John V. Quarstein. (757) 591-7726

Thu, Nov 5 - Fall Harvest Party, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk. Decorate a pumpkin and play games related to fall. Cost: $8 ($12 for not-yet-members). Ticket Orders are closed for this event. Please call 757-441-5830 x 338 for assistance.

Thu, Nov 5 - Artist Talk: Amanda McCavour, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 6:30 pm, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach. MOCA welcomes Toronto-based artist Amanda McCavour for an artist talk and Q&A to celebrate her exhibition Inside/Out. Join the artist for this exclusive public conversation about her work and unique artistic process. The talk will be preceded by a 'members only' meet and greet at 5:30 pm. Purchase tickets online http://eshop.vamoca.org/shopcart.aspx?view=events, or contact Visitor Services at 757-425-0000 x310 if you have any questions or to make reservations by phone.

Thu, Nov 5 - Lecture: Sam Low, The Mariners' Museum and Park, 7 - 9:30 pm, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News. Join us for a film screening of Sam Low’s "The Navigators: Pathfinders of the Pacific" (1983), with a Q & A to follow. "The Navigators" follows archaeologists across the Pacific as they prove that ancient Polynesians voyaged east from islands in Southeast Asia aboard large seaworthy canoes. Low’s film also tells the modern story of Mau Piailug, a traditional navigator from Micronesia, as he sails the canoe Hokule’a from Hawaii to Tahiti by following a world of natural signs—just as the ancient Polynesians once did. (757) 591-7749

Thu, Nov 5 - Alvin and The Chipmunks: Live on Stage! Chrysler Hall, 7:30 pm, 215 St Pauls Blvd., Norfolk. A brand new, music-filled interactive live show featuring the Chipmunks and Chipettes, America's favorite animated music groups. Based on the characters from the hit Fox movies, the show will bring the music and excitement of a live rock concert to life as the Chipmunks perform hits by One Direction, Maroon 5, Carly Rae Jepsen, Elvis Presley and more! You'll experience it all LIVE on stage!

Thu, Nov 5 - VSO: An Innocent Man, The Music of Billy Joel, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Hampton. The Virginia Symphony pays homage to epic performer Billy Joel in this high-energy tribute show conducted by Benjamin Rous with lead vocals by Jean Meilleur and Donald Paulton on piano. The Virginia Symphony plays live, bringing Joel’s music center stage in celebration of this larger-than-life talent. Get ready to dance along to all of your favorites, including “Uptown Girl,” “Piano Man,” “Ballad of Billy the Kid,” “Big Shot” and more!


Thu-Sun, Nov 5-8 - The Governor’s School for the Arts presents: Ray Bradbury’s "Fahrenheit 451", the Dalis Black Box Theatre, Thu 7:00 pm, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm, 254 Granby Street, Norfolk. Ray Bradbury's internationally acclaimed novel Fahrenheit 451 is a masterwork of 20th-century literature set in a bleak, dystopian future. Governor’s School for the Arts will perform the play adapted by the author from his original work. Fahrenheit 451 is directed by visiting artist and GSA alum, Jimonn Cole. Scenery, lighting and costumes are by GSA Resident Designer Shawn S. Crawford and projections and sound are by GSA Department Chair, Steve J. Earle. The cast and crew consist entirely of GSA Department of Theatre and Film students.


Thu, Nov 5 thru Nov 21 - Williamsburg Players present: "Amadeus", Thu-Fri 8:00 pm, Sat 2:00 & 8:00 pm, 200 Hubbard Ln., Williamsburg. Directed by Catherine Hagner, Written by Peter Shaffer. This provocative work weaves a confrontation between mediocrity and genius into a tale of breathtaking dramatic power. In the court of the Austrian Emperor Josef, Antonio Salieri is the established composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri has given himself to God so that he might realize his sole ambition to be a great composer. Mozart is a foul-mouthed, graceless oaf who has that which is beyond Salieri's envious grasp: Genius.
 


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. 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 through Oct 24, 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 Days, 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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