COMMUNITY EVENTS / FESTIVALS / LOCAL THEATER / CONCERTS / LECTURES / TALKS
Now 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.
Now thru Nov 22 - 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.
Now thru Nov 22 - Little Theatre of Norfolk presents: "The History Boys", by Alan Bennett, 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/
Now thru Dec 6 - Little Theatre of Virginia Beach presents: "An Enemy of the People", Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 550 Barberton Drive, Virginia Beach. By Henrik Ibsen, Directed by Matt Downey. Ibsen's classic play tells the story of Dr. Thomas Stockman, who is hailed as the hero of his town when he champions the development of "the baths," a health retreat that will put the town on the map and boost the local economy and quality of life for all of its citizens. But when Stockman learns that the springs are poison and will be lethal to those who use them, he advocates closing them down. His friends and even his own brother, who is the Mayor of the town, line up against him, declaring him "an enemy of the people." For more information, please visit: www.ltvb.com/?
Now thru Dec 26 - d'Art Center Holiday Exhibition & Sale, The Granby Street Gallery, 112 Granby St., Norfolk. Opening Reception on Sat Nov 7, 6-10 pm, with live music by Blushing Melons. Live Painting & Live Music on Sat Nov 14, 6 - 10 pm, with Artist Andre Davis, and music by Blood For Guns. Poetry Night on Sat Nov 21, 6-10 pm, with Madeliene Garcia, Taz Weysweete, and James DeVille.
Fri/Sat, Nov 20/21 - University Dance Theatre Fall Concert, ODU University Theatre, Fri 8:00 pm, Sat 2:00 pm, 4601 Hampton Blvd; Norfolk. Tickets: $15 Students, $20 General.
Fri, Nov 20 - Fall One-Act Play Festival, Virginia Wesleyan College, 7:30 pm, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk. This two-night extravaganza, produced and directed by VWC theatre students, offers a variety of plays from thought-provoking dramas to side-splitting comedies. Play titles and performance schedule to be announced. Performances take place in Hofheimer Theater and are free to all.
Thu-Sun, Nov 19-22 - ODURep and ODU Opera present: "Into the Woods", Goode Theatre, 7:30 pm, ODU, W 46th St., Norfolk. What happens when you get exactly what you wish for? ODURep and ODU Opera present the Tony Award-winning, timeless tale inspired by the Brothers Grimm. With haunting music and lavish costumes, journey with us "Into The Woods" as the Baker and his Wife, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and the Beanstalk) and Cinderella each pursue their wish... revealing that "happily ever after" isn't necessarily what you might imagine. "Into The Woods" is produced through special arrangements with Music Theatre International, New York, N.Y. Appropriate for ages 9+. Book by James Lapine, music by Stephen Sondheim, directed by Brian Nedvin. $15 Students, $20 General. http://oduartstix.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event_listings.asp
Thu, Nov 19 thru Nov 25 - Million Bulb Walk 2015, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 5:00 – 8:30 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk. The Million Bulb Walk is Back by Popular Demand for 2015! For 8 nights, walk through 2-miles of spectacular light displays with family and friends. It’s a great way to kick off the holiday season! This is a walking event. No running, bikes or pets please! Wheelchair accessible (paved paths). Tickets are available each night at the ticket booth. For more information, please call Cathy at (757) 441-5830 ext. 319 or email cathy.fitzgerald@nbgs.org
Fri, Nov 20 - Campfire Fun and Wetland Hayride, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 4:30 - 6:00 pm, 1255 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton. Enjoy an evening of stories and songs around the campfire at our amphitheater and a good old-fashioned hayride. Toasted marshmallows and hot chocolate will top off the evening. Program fee is $5 per person and is for all ages. To register or for more information call the park at 757-825-4657. Registration deadline is Thursday, November 19 at 3 pm.
Fri, Nov 20 - Opening Reception: 46th Annual TCC Art Faculty Exhibition, Tidewater Community College Visual Arts Center, 5 - 8:00 pm, 340 High Street, Portsmouth. The Visual Arts Center full-time and adjunct faculty members present a diversity of art media including glass, pottery, photography, painting, drawing, computer generated work and mixed media. The annual art sale will also take place during the event from 5 – 8 pm. http://www.tcc.edu/students/specialized/VAC/announcements.HTM
Fri, Nov 20 - W&M GFF Fall Launch Event: West Side Story and Tokyo Tribe, Kimball Theatre, 5:00 pm, 428 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. The Fall Launch Event of the W&M Global Film Festival will kick off its programming theme of "Film & Community" with a double feature screening of two films that are designed to bring Williamsburg's local tribes together for a fun night of film, music and community. The event begins at 5PM at the Kimball Theatre with a community sing-a-long screening of the 1961 classic West Side Story led by the William & Mary Spotlight Show Choir. Then join the gang in the Kimball Lobby for a Buzoku Shukai (tribal gathering) Japanese themed reception featuring complimentary food and drink. That party will prime the crowd for our second feature at 9PM: Japanese cult film auteur Sion Sono’s TokyoTribe, a hip-hop/samurai/martial-arts/kitsch-pomo-pinku-style reimagining of the gang fight musical. https://www.facebook.com/events/842246179225668/
Fri, Nov 20 - Suffolk Grand Illumination, Market Park at Seaboard Station Railroad Museum, 6:00 pm, 326 North Main Street, Downtown Suffolk. Free and open to the public. A hometown kick-off to the holiday season. Featuring the lighting of the Christmas Tree, horse & carriage rides, arts and crafts for kids, hot cocoa and apple cider and Christmas carols. The tree is illuminated at 6:15pm and Santa arrives at 6:30pm. Bring your camera! 757.514.7267
Fri, Nov 20 - Teen Open Mic Night, The Muse Writers Center, 7 - 9:00 pm, 816-A Orapax Street, Norfolk. Open to Teens 12-17. Come read original short stories, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Sign-ups begin at 7 pm. Approximately 5-minute slots available. The event will be chaperoned, and the teens request the audience be mostly teens beside the chaperones. Snacks & Refreshments Provided! More Information: www.the-muse.org/readings-events.html#teenJoin other 12-17 year olds for a fun night of listening to and reading original writing!
Fri, Nov 20 - Trevor Noah, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 8:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Trevor Noah is the most successful comedian in Africa. He was recently chosen to become the next host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central, currently hosted by Jon Stewart. Noah joined "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" in 2014 as a contributor.
Fri, Nov 20 - Big Time Wrestling, The Scope Arena, 8:00 pm, 201 East Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk. Big Time Wrestling returns to Virginia at the Norfolk Scope Exhibition Hall with 16 Time World Champion "Nature Boy" RIC FLAIR, RICKY "The Dragon" STEAMBOAT, The ROCK'N'ROLL EXPRESS, SCOTTY 2 HOTTY, GANGREL and much more! Bell time is 8 pm but get to the Scope early to meet Ric and all the stars from 6 to 8 pm.
Fri, Nov 20 - "Love For The Holidays": Darlene Love, with Special Guest Little Anthony, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. From her first No. 1 recording, “He’s A Rebel,” through her string of hits with the legendary “Wall of Sound” hit factory (“Da Doo Ron Ron” and “Christmas Baby Please Come Home”), to the countless backup gigs for artists like Sam Cooke, Elvis Presley, Cher and Aretha Franklin, Darlene Love continues to blaze a trail of success in the music industry. In 2011 she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
Fri/Sat, Nov 20/21 - Ragtime the Musical, Chrysler Hall, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sat 2:00 pm, 215 St. Pauls Blvd., Norfolk. RAGTIME returns to the road in all-new touring production directed & choreographed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge and produced by the team that most recently brought you THE ADDAMS FAMILY, SPAMALOT, ROCK OF AGES and THE COLOR PURPLE. The stories of an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician unfold - set in turn-of-the-century New York - all three united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow. Their compelling stories are set to theatre’s richest and most glorious Tony Award®-winning score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens.
Fri-Sun, Nov 20-22 - Blue Moon Harbor Lights Half Marathon & Sports Fitness Expo, Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center, and Town Point Park, Waterside Dr., Norfolk. Lace up your running shoes and get ready to take on the Blue Moon Harbor Lights Half Marathon, 5K and Kids Final Mile presented by Bon Secours In Motion. This exciting 3-day event kicks off on Friday with a Sports & Fitness Expo at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center. Saturday features the 5k and Kids Final Mile, and concludes on Sunday with the half marathon and post-race party. This event features flat, fast courses, which run through historic downtown Norfolk, into beautiful old neighborhoods, and along the majestic Hampton Roads Harbor. http://harborlightshalf.com/
Fri-Sun, Nov 20-22 - 19th Annual Mayflower Marathon Food Drive, Fri 5:30 am – 7:00 pm, Sat 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, Sun 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. THREE Locations this year: Coliseum Marketplace in Coliseum Central, 2170 Coliseum Drive, Hampton; Pembroke Mall, 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach; First Team Subaru, 4834 Bridge Road, Suffolk. You can also help us get a jump start on the event by donating non-perishable food starting November 1st at any Farm Fresh Supermarket. What to donate: Turkeys, Hams and all of the traditional sides; Lean Canned Protein – peanut butter, tuna, chicken, turkey, beans; Fruits and Vegetables – canned fruits and vegetables, pasta sauce, 100% fruit juice, fruit preserves, dried fruit; Whole Grains – cereal, pasta, oatmeal, rice, crackers; Meals – soups, stews, boxed meals, canned pasta. All donations will benefit the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore and the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank.
Fri, Nov 20 thru Jan 2 - McDonald's Holiday Lights at the Beach, 2nd Street & the Boardwalk, Sun-Thu 5:30 - 10:00 pm, Fri/Sat 5:30 - 11:00 pm, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Take a shining journey into nautical, holiday, and adventure lands – all along the beautiful Virginia Beach boardwalk. Festive fish, jumping dolphins, frolicking porpoises – all in bright, colored lights against the clear night-time sky, are the stars of McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach. They are joined by Santa, elves, and a 40-foot tall Christmas tree erected on the beach and in the beautiful parks along the Virginia Beach boardwalk. - See more at: http://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/mcdonalds-holiday-lights-beach#sthash.shV1ryNK.dpuf
Sat, Nov 21 - International Games Day and LEGO Adventure, Various Norfolk Public Library branches, All Day. Looking for a place to hang out and have fun with your friends or family? Read, learn and play during International Games Day @ your library. The Norfolk Public Library will host special game programs and events to celebrate our national love of video and board games. Plus, go on an epic LEGO® adventure! Build your best fantasy creation and you could be named NPL’s master LEGO® builder! A photo of the best model from each participating location will be posted on the NPL website with online voting open to the public from November 24-30, 2015. (School Age & Tweens) | http://www.norfolkpubliclibrary.org/npl-events/international-gaming-day
Sat, Nov 21 - Bluebird Gap Farm Fall Festival, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 60 Pine Chapel Road, Hampton. Our Fall Festival celebrates the changing of the seasons with local clubs and groups. Come out and see all kinds of groups in Hampton and the surrounding area and learn about what they do and how you can be involved. We will have many exhibitors including: Friends of the Farm, Hampton Clean City Commission, Peninsula Chicken Keepers Club, and many others. Food vendors include: Little Piggy's Wurst Nightmare & Scratch Bakery. Programs: 10:30 am - Pony Pedicures with the Bluebird Gap Farm farrier; Noon - Country Hayrides start. Fire truck from Station 9 will also be on the grounds. https://www.facebook.com/events/583875725085249/
Sat, Nov 21 - Coliseum Central Holiday Parade, Peninsula Town Center, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm, Along Coliseum Drive and through Peninsula Town Center, Hampton. See local marching bands, floats, helium balloons, and more as they take center stage in the festivities. Santa Claus is also sure to stop by! Free Admission. 757-826-6351
Sat, Nov 21 - MacArthur On Ice & Winter Carnival Kick-off, MacArthur Center Square, all day, Monticello Avenue and Freemason Street, Norfolk. MacArthur Center kicks off the eleventh season of ice skating at the coolest place in town. Whether it’s a family tradition or a first date, the center’s 7,200-square-foot outdoor ice rink is the place for good times this winter. Also enjoy an outdoor Winter Carnival featuring nine family-friendly rides, including a 55-foot-tall, LED-lit Ferris wheel. Thru Monday, January 18, 2016
Sat, Nov 21 - Guided Walking Tour of the Isle of Wight County Courthouse Complex, beginning at 10:00 am, Boykin's Tavern, 17146 Monument Circle, Isle of Wight. Join us as we explore this 19th, 20th and 21st century site and share the story of its beginnings as well as a few tales of capers and duels. This tour begins and ends at Boykin’s Tavern. The Isle of Wight County Museum is pleased to offer several FREE guided walking tours of the county’s historic sites and events throughout the year. Led by local historians and museum staff, the tours offer an in-depth look and a hands-on experience at these important and well-preserved properties. Reservations are not necessary. For further information call 757.357.0115.http://www.hunterhousemuseum.org
Sat, Nov 21 - Junior Archaeology Club: Werowocomoco Visit, Hampton History Museum, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Meet us at 3051 Ginny Hill Rd, Gloucester, the tour starts at 10:30 am. Join the Jr. Archaeology Club for a tour of the site of Werowocomoco; an area that served as the headquarters of the paramount chief Powhatan, the Virginia Algonquian political and spiritual leader in the early 1600s. 757-727-1610
Sat, Nov 21 - Hunter House Victorian Museum Holiday Market, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 240 West Freemason St., Norfolk. Welcome the holiday with the tradition of a European market inside of the Hunter House Victorian Museum. Local artists and renowned vendors showcase cute glass ornaments, embroidery, china painting, wearable art, jewelry, paper crafts and more. Plus, delicious sweet holiday treats and live seasonal music from our friends at “UpTempo.”
Sat, Nov 21 - Children’s Theater of Hampton Roads: “The Tale of Sir Hummingbird”, the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 11:00 am, Birdsong Theater, 110 W. Finney Ave., Suffolk. Gather round, gentle lords and ladies, for a most excellent tale- a tale of gallant squires and heroic jousts and malevolent dragons. Who among ye noble few can save a kingdom in utmost peril? Anybody? No one...? Very well then. Send in Sir Hummingbird! What have we got to lose?
Sat, Nov 21 - American Indian Heritage Month: Connie Ralston, The Drum Lady, Blyden Branch Library, 11:00 am, 879 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk. Connie Ralston, The Drum Lady, leads us on a Native American adventure through the many drums she uses while telling stories. You’ll get to play one, and make your very own ocean drum to take home! (Family)
Sat, Nov 21 - Cadence Fest by Young Veterans Brewing Company, Military Aviation Museum, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 1341 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach. Cadence Fest is a Music & Craft Beer Fest, sponsored by Young Veterans Brewing Company, featuring Manchester Orchestra, and many local bands and Virginia Breweries. Bring your blanket and beach chair for an afternoon of fun and music! Tickets: https://soundrink.com/#/event/cadence-festival-11-21-virginia-beach-va
Sat, Nov 21 - American Indian Heritage Month: Robin Pease, American Indian Storyteller, Slover Library, 1:00 pm, 235 E. Plume Street, Norfolk. Robin Pease, American Indian Storyteller presents: “The Great Law of Peace.” The Great Law of Peace will take students on a 700-year journey from the Native American Iroquois Nation to Ponce de Leon, Jacques Cartier, Walter Raleigh, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin and John Rutledge. This program will reveal the basis of our constitution, not on the European “cradles of civilization,” but on the Iroquois Confederacy’s Great Law of Peace. Presented in conjunction with Young Audiences of Virginia. (Family) Room 295
Sat, Nov 21 - Oyster & South Festival, Greenbrier Farms, 1:00 - 5:00 pm, 225 Sign Pine Rd, Chesapeake. Don't miss out on Hampton Roads Finest Southern Oyster Festival. Tempting Seasonal Oysters & Other Seafood. Delicious Fresh Foods from Local Restaurants, Cool Beverages, Live Entertainment and Plenty of Good Old Southern Style Harvest Time Fun! Get Ready For a Great Time! The Oyster & South Festival Benefits CHKD (www.chkd.org) and The Sidney M. Oman Cancer Center @ the Chesapeake Health Foundation. Tickets Available at Monarch Bank off Hanbury Rd in Chesapeake & Tidewater Mulch & Material @ 225 Sign Pine Road in Chesapeake. You can also purchase ONLINE at www.showclix.com/event/OysterSouthFestival
Sat, Nov 21 - Guided Walking Tour of Nike Park, beginning at 2:00 pm, 13036 Nike Park Road, Carrollton. Visit one of the Cold War’s few surviving Army Air-Defense Posts. Local historian Albert Burckard hosts a short presentation and a walking tour of this site which contains the original barracks, mess hall, administration and recreation building, officer/non-commissioned officer family housing, fueling area and underground missile magazines. Event held at Nike Park. The Isle of Wight County Museum is pleased to offer several FREE guided walking tours of the county’s historic sites and events throughout the year. Led by local historians and museum staff, the tours offer an in-depth look and a hands-on experience at these important and well-preserved properties. Reservations are not necessary. For further information call 757.357.0115.
Sat, Nov 21 - Forestry Stewardship Corps (Service Day), Paradise Creek Nature Park, 2 - 4:00 pm, 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth. Great for scouts, military and other groups. Help us target invasive plants and rejuvenate the forest of Paradise Creek Nature Park. Invasive plants impact the health of the forest by killing off natives, changing the habitat, and affecting the food chain. Learn how to identify and remove these plants and what you can do at home to keep them away and restore habitat in your own backyard. All ages welcome with adult supervision for those under 18 Free, but registration is required. For more information or to register please call 757-393-7487.
Sat, Nov 21 - Luter Family YMCA's "Festival of Trees", the Smithfield Center, 6:00 to 10:00 pm, 220 North Church Street, Smithfield. Our 7th annual Y Gala at the Smithfield Center on Saturday, November 21. Enjoy live music by the Michael Clark band, food, beverages, and auction including great Christmas gifts. Proceeds benefit the Y Guardian scholarship program so that no one in our community is denied the opportunity to participate due to income. Tickets $50 each, ages 21 and over. Tickets: PeninsulaYMCA.org/locations/luter
Sat, Nov 21 - Open Mic Night for Youth, Hampton Performing & Creative Arts Center, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 300 Butler Farm Rd., Hampton. Youth-focused monthly show that features young talent such as dancers, singers, musicians and poets. Middle and High School students are encouraged to come share their talent in a receptive and creative atmosphere. This is a FREE event. 757-766-1510
Sat, Nov 21 - Light Up the Town, Virginia Beach Town Center and Pembroke Mall, 7:00 pm, Central Park Ave. & Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. Santa Claus is coming to town – Virginia Beach Town Center, that is! Join us for a festive evening of celebrating, eating, and shopping! Light Up the Town will feature live entertainment along Main Street in the heart of Town Center. Delight to the magical appearance of Santa Claus in a lively procession with Santa’s elves, costumed characters, a band, holiday train, stilt walker, and more. The festivities end with a countdown at Fountain Plaza for the magnificent lighting of the giant holiday tree and all of Town Center! Then, join Santa and Mrs. Claus for story time at Pembroke Mall. - See more at: http://www.beachstreetusa.com/light-town#sthash.NSzZnVdc.dpuf
Sat, Nov 21 - Grand Illumination and Holidays in the City, 7:00 pm, Downtown Norfolk. The six weeks of Holidays in the City officially begins with the Grand Illumination of Downtown Norfolk's skyline followed by the 31st Annual Grand Illumination Parade presented by Church's Chicken. The Grand Illumination Parade is the premier holiday parade in the region and features more than 70 units; spectacular floats, marching bands, giant balloons, dancers and Santa himself, on a 2-mile route throughout historic Downtown Norfolk. This year's theme is "Musical Madness".
Sat, Nov 21 - Tidewater Friends of Acoustic Music present: Claire Lynch, the Meyera E Oberndorf Central Library Theatre, 7:30 pm, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach. Long recognized and praised as a creative force in acoustic music, Claire Lynch is a pioneer who continually pushes the boundaries of the bluegrass genre. She was the 2013 Female Vocalist of the Year for the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) and a 2012 recipient of the United States Artists Walker Fellowship. http://tidewateracoustic.org/concerts/2015-11-21/Claire_Lynch.html
Sat, Nov 21 - "A Chowan Christmas" Featuring John Rutter’s Magnificent & Seasonal Favorites, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 7:30 pm, 110 W. Finney Ave., Suffolk. Presented by ensembles and members of the faculty from Chowan University. This Concert is FREE, but tickets are required. Tickets can be acquired at the Suffolk Center or by calling (757) 923-2900. | www.suffolkcenter.org
Sat, Nov 21 - The Williamsburg Classic Swing Orchestra, Kimball Theatre, 7:30 pm, 428 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. Lovers of swing music will want to mark their calendars as the Williamsburg Classic Swing Orchestra returns to the Kimball. This 16-piece authentic big band presents the best music from the height of the swing era from the 1930s and 1940s as well as some popular swing hits of today. All seats are $18. More Info: http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/do/kimball-theatre/
Sat, Nov 21 - Trace Adkins, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 8:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Trace Adkins' trademark baritone has powered countless hits to the top of the charts and sold over 10 million albums, cumulatively. His hit list includes "You're Gonna Miss This," "Ladies Love Country Boys," "Songs About Me," "Every Light In The House," "Hillbilly Bone (Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins)," and "Just Fishin'," to name a few.
Sat, Nov 21 - Katie Deal in Today, Tomorrow & Forever: A Tribute to Patsy Cline, The American Theatre, 8:00 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. Having sold out two national tours of "A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline," Katie takes the stage with her own story of how the music and style of Patsy Cline have changed her life forever. With a new take on nostalgia, Katie's one-woman show, "Katie Deal in Today, Tomorrow & Forever: A Tribute to Patsy Cline" features a live band, tight harmonies and a powerhouse singer.
Sat/Sun, Nov 21/22 - Quarterly Glass Studio Sale, Chrysler Museum Glass Studio, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Museum Members get advance access to the sale from 9-10 am Sat, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Our quarterly sale will feature glass objects made by our talented Studio Team during daily demonstrations, as well as original pieces created by our Studio Assistants. It's a great chance to purchase an unsigned artwork at an affordable price while supporting young artists. You'll find everything from practical functional pieces to jewelry and sculptural works of art. Because these sales are for the benefit of the Studio and the volunteer artists who play such a key operational role, Museum Member discounts are not available on these purchases.
Sat/Sun, Nov 21/22 - Hunt Club Renaissance & Fantasy Faire, Hunt Club Farm, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach. Two action packed days of equestrian activities & medieval demonstrations & entertainment. King’s Feast 5–8 pm Saturday. Equestrian Tournament of Games, Exhibition of Horsemanship and Medieval Weaponry. Armor & Weapons Demonstrations. Black Smith Demonstrations. Medieval Games: Archery, Ax Throwing. Featured Entertainment: Captain Thom Bedlam and The Wizard of Odd, Maypole Demonstration, courtSturdy Beggars Mud Show, Overland Crew (Pirate Overlord). http://www.huntclubfarm.com/renaissance-fantasy-faire/
Sat/Sun, Nov 21/22 - Chesapeake Holiday Craft Show, Chesapeake Conference Center, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 700 Conference Center Drive, Chesapeake. Get your holiday shopping started early. Talented artisans display and sell their crafts at this traditional opening of the holiday shopping season in Chesapeake. FREE admission. Parents don't forget your camera for pictures with Santa! A holiday clown will also be at the show with fun children's activities. Concessions will be available for purchase. This event is an official Food Drive for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. Please bring your non-perishable canned food items. Call 757-382-6411 for more information.
Sat/Sun, Nov 21/22 - Coastal Virginia Auto Show, Virginia Beach Convention Center, Sat 10:00 am - 10:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. The 2015 Coastal Virginia Auto show will bring over 6,000 people and more than 350 automobiles to the Virginia Beach Convention Center. If it has wheels you will find it here. There is plenty to do and see at this one-of-a-kind event, tour the cars, visit the vendors, watch demonstrations or cheer on the trophy winners! (757) 222-2932 | http://www.cvautoshow.com/
Sat, Nov 21 thru Dec 24 - Dickens' Christmas Towne, Nauticus, Fri/Sat/Sun + more, 1 Waterside Dr., Downtown Norfolk. A lively London Pub featuring savory fare, additional storefront shops, and even more family-focused entertainment will help bring the magic and tradition of Dickens’ Christmas Towne to life this holiday season at Nauticus! Visitors walk through a magical Victorian village filled with strolling carolers, Father Christmas, sweet treats, unique gifts, games, holiday activities, and crafts. An impressive train display, lighted sailboats, and the Teddy Bear Express trackless train on Saturday and Sunday evenings combine to make this a truly memorable experience. Presented in partnership with the Virginia Stage Company, this experience takes place in the lower level of the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center. For more information, call (757) 664-14000 or visit nauticus.org.
Sat, Nov 21 thru Dec 31 - 15th Annual Pagoda & Garden LightFEST, Freemason Pagoda Garden, 5 - 11:00 pm, W. Tazwell St., Norfolk. A festive event featuring over 40,000 lights and sparkles of friendship glowing in the Garden and The Pagoda.
Sun, Nov 22 - Great Dismal Swamp Safari, Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Suffolk. $10 adults; $8 seniors (60+), military, and children ages 3-12. The Great Dismal Swamp is anything but dismal. The narrated Swamp Safari (bus tour), one of Suffolk’s most popular attractions, fills up quickly. This four-hour tour is led by a biologist specializing is the unique habitat of the Great Dismal. Learn about the history, lore, vegetation and wildlife with this adventure that includes a brief walk to Lake Drummond. Sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. A small snack and beverage is provided. This tour is not recommended for very small children. Reservations are required and cancellations are expected no less than 48 hours prior to scheduled tour. Call the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130 to reserve your spot.
Sun, Nov 22 - Children’s Theater of Hampton Roads: “The Tale of Sir Hummingbird”, the Meyera E Oberndorf Central Library Theatre, 2:00 pm, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach. Gather round, gentle lords and ladies, for a most excellent tale- a tale of gallant squires and heroic jousts and malevolent dragons. Who among ye noble few can save a kingdom in utmost peril? Anybody? No one...? Very well then. Send in Sir Hummingbird! What have we got to lose?
Sun, Nov 22 - "Happy Birthday Benjamin Huger!" Program, the Isle of Wight County Museum, 2:00 pm, 103 Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. Join us for this lecture about the life of Benjamin Huger, the career U.S. Army ordnance officer who fought with distinction during the Mexican-American War and served as a Confederate general during the Civil War. For more information call 757.356.1223.
Sun, Nov 22 - Symphonicity: Irina Muresanu, Violinist, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 3 - 5:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Symphonicity presents violinist Irina Muresanu at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts. The performance includes: Berlioz Roman Carnival Concerto, Tschaikovsky Violin Concerto in D major Op. 35, Beethoven Symphony No.3 in Eb major (Erocia), Op.55 . For more information, please visit: www.symphonicity.org
Sun, Nov 22 - The Williamsburg Youth Orchestras in Concert, Kimball Theatre, 4:00 pm, 428 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. The Winter Concert of the Williamsburg Youth Orchestras presents the collective musical efforts of 80 young musicians in our first concert of the season. Performing the Nabucco Overture by Verdi and Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite No.1, the WYO Symphony will be led by our new music director, Mr. David Grandis. The three String Orchestras, led by Mrs. Karey Sitzler, showcase the talent of students ranging in age from six to 16. See www.wyomusic.org for more information.
Sun, Nov 22 - The Oak Ridge Boys: "Christmas Night Out", Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. The Oak Ridge Boys have one of the most distinctive sounds in the music industry. Their annual Christmas show includes Oaks’ hits as well as tried and true holiday songs people expect to hear. It has become a holiday tradition with fans and their families.
Mon, Nov 23 - Coffee with a Cop, Vancostas Pizza, 8 - 10:00 am, 3830 Kecoughtan Road, Hampton. Come enjoy a fantastic cup of coffee while having an opportunity to get to know your local officers and Hampton PD staff. 757-727-6574
Mon, Nov 23 - 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 23 - truTV Impractical Jokers’ ‘Where’s Larry?’ Tour, Chrysler Hall, 7:00 pm, 215 St. Pauls Blvd., Norfolk. The cast of TruTV’s “Impractical Jokers” featuring the acclaimed comedy troupe The Tenderloins (made up of Sal Vulcano, Joe Gatto, James "Murr" Murray and Brian "Q" Quinn) will continue their widely successful brand of comedy on the road this Fall with “The truTV Impractical Jokers’ ‘Where’s Larry?’ Tour starring the Tenderloins.” This show is 16+ Suggested/Parental Discretion Advised.
Mon, Nov 23 - ODU Concert Choir Concert, Christ & St. Lukes Episcopal Church, 7:00 pm, 560 W Olney Rd., Norfolk. Free. Nancy K. Klein, director, featuring James Kosnik, organ.
Tue, Nov 24 - 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 24 - Charity Holiday Light Stroll, Presented by Langley Federal Credit Union, Newport News City Park, 5 - 7:30 pm, Newport News. A charity walking event through the Celebration in Lights at Newport News City Park. Walk at your own pace through the little over 1.25 mile lighted path while you enjoy the wonderful holiday lights. You can sing carols, wear holiday costumes, hats or tee shirts or carry jingle bells. Enjoy the lights from a different perspective while knowing you have given back to the community. There are family and group discount tickets available. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Center for Child & Family Services, the Center has over 20+ program and services that empower people to face life's challenges. All walkers will meet at Woodside High School in Newport News where they will take a short 5 minute shuttle to the park (return pick-up will be at the end of walk as well).
Tue, Nov 24 - Bay Youth Orchestra Performance, TCC Roper Center, 7:00 pm, 340 Granby Street, Norfolk. Bay Youth Orchestra presents its season opening concert with the Bay Youth String, Concert and Symphony Orchestras. Box office opens 1 hour before event time. Advance tickets are available online. http://www.tccropertickets.com/
Wed, Nov 25 - Annual Turkey Pardoning, Virginia Living Museum, 11:00 am, 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News. For the fifth year, the Virginia Living Museum will celebrate the long and healthy life of its wild turkeys during the annual Turkey Pardoning. A city official will pardon the turkeys during a brief ceremony on the outdoor trail beside the Turkey/Deer Habitat. There will be turkey-related crafts and objects on display. The event is included in regular admission. Also, Nov. 1-26 the museum is collecting non-perishable food items for the Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula.
Wed, Nov 25 - Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, Chrysler Hall, 7:30 pm, 215 St. Pauls Blvd., Norfolk. This has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for the past 30 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Their holiday CDs have become synonymous with Christmas and continue to occupy top spots on Billboard’s Seasonal Charts every year!
Wed, Nov 25 thru Dec 31 - Holiday Magic, Virginia Living Museum Planetarium, 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News. Kick off your holiday season at the Virginia Living Museum with “Holiday Magic,” a wonderful new laser program full of classic holiday hits all set with lasers. The whole family will enjoy this delightful show – the most amazing holiday light display you’ll see all season. Recommended for ages 6 and above. Note for daytime laser shows: Due to time limitations, not all songs may be included in every program. Your actual playlist will be determined by your laserist. Daytime shows will be reduced to 30 minutes. http://thevlm.org/events/museum-events/calendar/events/categories/holiday/
Wed, Nov 25 thru Dec 31 - Star of Wonder 50 cents, Virginia Living Museum Planetarium, 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News. Since 1965, we have journeyed in the footsteps of the Magi, seeking the identity of a mysterious star which foretold the coming of a king. Over the years, the scientific thinking has changed, archeology has revealed new clues about the lands in which these events took place, and our understanding of who the Magi might have actually been has grown. Our best theory for what the sign of the wise men might have been has changed, too. The show was completely revised in 2008 to offer a truly immersive look at the journey of the Magi while examining the latest clues and seeking once more to understand the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem. VLM members free. In celebration of the Museum’s 50th anniversary, non-member tickets will be 50 cents. http://thevlm.org/events/museum-events/calendar/events/categories/holiday/
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Thu, Nov 26 - Blue Talon Bistro Turkey trot 5K, Historic Downtown Williamsburg. Run, jog or walk your way through a beautiful 5K course that begins on Merchants Square’s Duke of Gloucester Street, proceeds through the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area and The College of William & Mary campus, and finishes on Prince George Street right near the Bistro. This year's event supports Avalon: A Center for Women and Children. There is an entry fee for this race. See registration info for more details. More Info: http://www.btb5k.mettleevents.com/
Thu-Sat, Nov 26-28 - Foods and Feasts of Colonial Virginia, Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory Center. Jamestown Settlement - Discover how food was gathered, preserved and prepared on land and at sea by Virginia’s English colonists and Powhatan Indians. Yorktown Victory Center - Visitors to the re-created Continental Army encampment can learn how soldiers turned meager rations of dried beans, salted meat and hard bread into nourishing soups and stews. Daily artillery drills at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. will show visitors how soldiers earned their rations. http://www.historyisfun.org/jamestown-settlement/foods-and-feasts/
Thu-Sun, Nov 26-29 - A Christmas Carol Street Theater, Merchants' Square, various times, Historic Williamsburg. Enjoy a hilarious 30-minute street theater production of the Christmas classic from the Virginia Theatre Machine. Back for the 8th year! Exclusively in Merchants Square. Thu 3:30 & 5:00 pm; Fri 12:30, 3:30 & 5:00 pm; Sat 3:30 & 5:00 pm; Sun 12:30 pm.
Thu, Nov 26 thru Dec 31 - Dominion Garden of Lights, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 5:30 - 10:00 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk. Don’t miss Virginia’s favorite holiday tradition. Bring your family and friends to our 20th annual light show extravaganza for a magical holiday experience. During this event, the Garden is transformed into a winter wonderland where you can enjoy a 2-mile drive through a million sparkling lights bringing the four seasons to life. General Admission: $25 Per Car (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), BEST VALUE: $20 Per Car (Monday-Thursday). http://www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org%2Fevents%2Fdominion-garden-of-lights-2015-2015-11-26%2F
Thu, Nov 26 thru Jan 2 - 2015 Celebration in Lights, Newport News Park, Daily 5:30 - 10:00 pm, intersection of Ft. Eustis Blvd. and Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Celebration in Lights, Virginia’s first drive-through holiday light event, opens for its 23rd season on Thanksgiving night. Newport News Park will be transformed by over 800,000 individual lights, creating animated holiday and fanciful scenes. Over 300 individual display pieces (70 animated), 43 arches, and three miles of rope lighting enhance the natural beauty of the two-mile drive along Newport News Park’s main road. The event continues to refurbish old displays with energy efficient LED bulbs. $12.00 per car and $60.00 per bus (cash, credit cards Visa/MC), and checks made payable to the City of Newport News are accepted; advance/gift tickets may be purchased at the Newport News Visitors Center. For more information, call 757-926-1400
Fri/Sat, Nov 27/28 - "Planes, Trains, and Santa", Military Aviation Museum, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. The Military Aviation Museum in association with the Tidewater Division of the National Model Railroad Association, is pleased to announce its 7th-annual Model Trains plus Planes show! Santa Claus will fly in on Friday and Saturday, with a meet-and-greet for children of all ages at 11 am both days! With the exception that children 12 and under get in for free, general MAM admission pricing applies. http://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/index.html
Fri/Sat, Nov 27/28 - Father Christmas, Merchants' Square, Fri 2:30 - 5:00 pm, Sat 2:30 - 6:00 pm, Historic Williamsburg. Greet Father Christmas in the Square on weekends throughout the season. Find him at the Christmas tree outside from the Precious Gem from 4-5 pm each day.
Fri-Sun, Nov 27-29 - 34th Annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach. The Virginia Beach Christmas Market features over 250 fine artisans and crafters from more than 25 states. Featured artisans will offer fine arts, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, wood, toys, photography, fiber arts, thousands of Christmas collectibles and much, much more. Whether you’re searching for unique one-of-kind Christmas gifts, personalized stocking stuffers, or a stunning floral centerpiece for the holidays, you’ll find it all at the Virginia Beach Christmas Market. Admission: $7 Adults; $2 Children 6-12; Under 6 Free - One admission covers all three days. Plenty of free parking. ATM on premises. Receive 50¢ off admission by bringing a canned food donation for the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia. Admission is free with a blood donation to the Red Cross. (757) 417-7771 | http://www.emgshows.com/
Fri, Nov 27 thru Dec 10 - Holiday Cards for Veterans, MacArthur Memorial Museum, during normal opening hours (Tue-Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am - 5:00 pm), 198 Bank St., Norfolk. As we salute our men and women of the Armed Forces this holiday season, what better way to do so than through an activity for the whole family? Come to the MacArthur Memorial Visitors Center and create a card to send to a veteran. All craft materials will be provided onsite and the finished cards will be delivered to local veterans hospitals before the holidays. There is no cost to participate, and admission to the Memorial is FREE! Supplies will be available. www.macarthurmemorial.org
Fri, Nov 27 thru Dec 23 - Old Country Christmas and Fresh Cut Trees, Historic Greenbrier Farms, 7:30 am - 9:00 pm, 225 Sign Pine Road, Chesapeake. We have fresh cut Christmas trees for sale at the farm starting Friday, November 27 - the day after Thanksgiving!. Stop by and pick out a beautiful tree, from 5 - 15 feet tall. We have a great selection and there is no better place to bring the family. Kids can see the chickens, pigs, and goats and everyone will have a great time celebrating the start of the Christmas season. This year, shop local and enjoy Chesapeake's Historic Greenbrier Farms. Admission: Entry free. Trees starting at $29. (757) 421-2141 | http://www.historicgreenbrierfarms.com/
Fri, Nov 27 thru Dec 26 - Snow Wonders at the Children's Museum of Virginia, Fri/Sat 5:30, 6:30, & 7:30 pm, High St., Portsmouth. Snow will fall from the sky, music will fill the air and we hope it brings back fond memories from other places you may have lived and enjoyed in the past. http://www.childrensmuseumva.com
Fri, Nov 27 thru Dec 27 - Santa's Seaside Village, Atlantic Avenue & 30th Street, Thu-Sun 2 - 10:00 pm, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach. A new holiday tradition is coming to Hampton Roads this winter! Santa’s Seaside Village, presented by Catch 31, to delight the young and young-at-heart with animated displays, shopping, live entertainment, and Santa Claus himself…all with a “beachy” twist! •Walk through the animated displays in our giant tent. See Santa’s elves busily building, packing, and shipping toys to be delivered on Christmas Eve to boys and girls everywhere. Feast on and sample the goodies in Santa’s Sweet Shoppe. Enjoy live entertainment like carolers, storytelling, and arts and crafts demonstrations. Shop at the quaint merchandise booths, and take a spin on the carnival rides. Best of all, visit with Santa and take a photo as a reminder of your family’s visit at Santa’s Seaside Village! http://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/santas-seaside-village
Fri, Nov 27 thru Dec 31 - Winter Wonderland at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, during normal opening hours, High St., Portsmouth. Celebrate the season with Winter Wonderland, a holiday classic for generations of Hampton Roads visitors and residents which includes scenes from the famed Coleman Collection. From Victorian scenes of animated skaters and carolers to the enchanted forest of bears, deer and Santa's workshop, the displays are sure to delight visitors of all ages. During Winter Wonderland we also offer an array of holiday activities including crafts, face-painting, tasty treats, performances including plays, music and song, and horse-drawn carriage rides. Join us for opening weekend November 27-29 for a weekend of music, crafts, face painting and more. The Olde Towne Santa also returns to meet children and listen to their wishes for the Holiday Season, from Fri, Nov 27 thru Dec 20. See if you are on Santa's naughty or nice list. http://www.portsmouthartcenter.com
Sat, Nov 28 - Cookies with Santa Paws, Johnson's Gardens, Time TBD, 3201 Holland Road, Suffolk. Free. Suffolk Humane Society's annual Cookies with Santa Paws will be at Johnson's Gardens. Refreshments will be served and participants (two and four legged children) can have professional photos taken with Santa for a small fee. 100% of the proceeds benefit Suffolk Humane Society. 757.538.3030 | www.suffolkhumanesociety.com
Sat, Nov 28 - Breakfast with Santa at the Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront, 8:30 - 10:30 am, 100 East Constance Road, Suffolk. Join the fun for Breakfast with Santa! For $4 for kids (ages 2-12) and/or $6 for adults, you'll get to partake in a delicious breakfast buffet that the whole family can enjoy, while kids can decorate their own Christmas cookie, participate in coloring station fun, make an awesome holiday craft...AND get a photo opportunity with the Big Guy! Be sure to bring your camera! Advance reservations are required, by Tuesday, November 24. 2015. Stop by the Hilton front desk to reserve your spot and pay, or www.suffolk.gardeninn.com
Sat, Nov 28 - American Girl Program: "Meet Grace", Riddick's Folly House Museum, 10:00 am, 11:30 am & 1:00 pm, 510 North Main Street, Suffolk. Free. Meet Grace, the 2015 Girl of the Year! Grace Thomas® has big summer plans—starting a business with friends! But when Mom announces a trip to Paris, Grace's plans suddenly change. Paris should be amazing, especially since Grace's aunt and uncle own a pastry shop. There will be 3 sittings: 10am, 11:30am and 1pm. Space is limited and reservations are required. Donations welcome. Ages 5 and up are welcome. Call for reservations at 757.934.0822 or email riddicksfolly@verizon.net.
Sat, Nov 28 - Local Comic Shop Day, Local Heroes, 11:00 am, 1905 Colonial Ave, Norfolk. Join us for the inaugural Local Comic Shop Day! This is a day to celebrate the collecting aspect of the comics we love so much. Check out the website for the full list of exclusive and limited offerings. http://www.localcomicshopday.com/ We'll also have: Select Graphic Novels - Buy One/Get One Free, All In-Stock Variants - Half Off! Raffles and Door Prizes All Day! Lots More TBA!
Sat, Nov 28 - Children's Theatre of Hampton Roads, "Uncle Wiggly's Christmas Carol", Children's Museum of Virginia, 1 and 3:30 pm, High St., Portsmouth. Celebrate the season with Uncle Wiggily and his forest friends in our adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. A charming and original play that's great fun for the entire family. http://www.childrenstheatreofhamptonroads.org
Sat, Nov 28 - Holiday Tree Lighting at Port Warwick, 5- 8:00 pm, 3100 William Styron Square, Newport News. Bring the whole family to this festive holiday event. The kids will love visiting with Santa after he lights up the holiday tree! Enjoy live entertainment, face painting, enjoy free hot pretzels while they last, and other goodies! Things kick off with Music by the Santa Brass band at 4:30 pm, and then Santa arrives by horse drawn carriage at 5:15 pm to help light the Square's Christmas Tree. (757) 369-3045
Sat, Nov 28 - Planetarium Holiday Evening, Virginia Living Museum, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News. It’s a holiday evening the whole family can enjoy in the Virginia Living Museum’s Abbitt Planetarium. Star of Wonder: Mystery of the Christmas Star - 6:30 pm. Experience the journey of the Magi around you in “Star of Wonder: Mystery of the Christmas Star.” Presented since 1965, the show was completely revised in 2008 to offer a truly immersive look at the journey of the magi while examining the latest clues and seeking once more to understand the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem. (NEW SHOW) Holiday Magic - 7:30 pm. Kick off your holiday season with this wonderful new laser program full of classic holiday hits all set with lasers. The whole family will enjoy this delightful show – the most amazing holiday light display you’ll see all season. Don’t miss out on this fun new holiday tradition. http://thevlm.org/events/planetarium-shows/holiday/
Sat, Nov 28 - Southern Hustlin' Tour, Hampton Coliseum, 7:00 pm, 1000 Coliseum Dr., Hampton. Young Dro, Young Dolph, Chedda Da Connect, Lil George and Steph LeCor. http://www.ticketmaster.com/southern-hustlin-tour-hampton-virginia-11-28-2015/event/01004F54F20D57AA
Sat, Nov 28 - Poisoned Dwarf presents Celtic Night, The Kimball Theatre, 7:30 pm, Merchants' Square, 428 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. Delight in an entertaining evening of Celtic music and fun. Popular local group Poisoned Dwarf uses only acoustic instruments to perform its own brand of Irish traditional music. http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/do/kimball-theatre/
Sat/Sun, Nov 28/29 - Southeastern Guns & Knives Show, Hampton Roads Convention Center, Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, 1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton. Founded in 1982 by "Doc" Mendelson, SGK Shows carry on the uniquely American tradition of Gun Shows. Catering to dealers and public alike, SGK currently produces gun shows on the East Coast. For the public, we strive to bring the best assortment of firearms and related products together for home defense, collecting, and sport shooting. 757-315-1610 | http://www.guns-knives.com/
Sun, Nov 29 - Rainbow Puppets: The Mother Goose Christmas Show, Children's Museum of Virginia, 1 and 2:30 pm, High St., Portsmouth. The Mother Goose Christmas Show will be the first presentation of this show in about 15 to 20 years. It would feature brand new narration by Jan Rooney and new recordings of some of our original children's songs. For more information, call 757-393-5258. http://www.childrensmuseumva.com
Sun, Nov 29 - 4th Annual Rockefeller in Ocean View, Ocean View Beach Park Gazebo, 4 - 6:00 pm, 100 W. Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk. Free and open to the public, Ocean View's annual start of the holiday season. The gazebo will again be home to a fresh 16-foot pine, purchased in Pungo. Festivities include hot chocolate, treats, Hurrah Players, free books, and the Teeny Tiny Farm Petting Zoo.
Sun, Nov 29 - It's A Wonderful Life: Live from WVL Radio Theatre, The American Theatre, 2:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. Back by popular demand, this fresh take on a holiday classic returns to The American Theatre to help your entire family (and maybe even your out-of-town guests) celebrate the ‘official’ start of the holiday season.
Mon, Nov 30 - 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 30 thru Dec 23 - Polar Express Tram Ride, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk. All aboard! Join us for this fun traditional holiday family event. http://www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/polar-express-2015
Tue, Dec 1 - Faculty First Tuesday Lecture: Elizabeth Mead, Muscarelle Museum Of Art, 6:00 pm, 603 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg. Elizabeth Mead, Department Chair, Class of 1963, Term Distinguished Associate Professor of Art and Art History | The Predicament of Sculpture. Elizabeth Mead will discuss the various roles of site, material, and process in sculpture and in their relation to the viewer. $10, FREE to Members, W&M Students, Faculty & Staff, & Children under 12.
Tue, Dec 1 - The TCC College Choral presents: Christmas Cantata, TCC Roper Center, 7:30 pm, 340 Granby Street, Norfolk. The TCC College Chorale presents "Christmas Cantata" by Daniel Pinkham, and Other Seasonal Works. This event is free and open to the public.
Tue, Dec 1 - ODU Jazz Orchestra & Jazz Choir Concert, Chandler Recital Hall, 7:30 pm, Diehn Center for the Performing Arts, ODU, 4810 Elkhorn Avenue, Norfolk. Free
Tue, Dec 1 - Celtic Woman: "Home For Christmas — The Symphony Tour", Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:30 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman as they present Home For Christmas — The Symphony Tour. Featuring music from the all-female music ensemble’s second Christmas album, Home For Christmas, including holiday favorites I’ll Be Home for Christmas and Silent Night. This promises to be an enchanting and festive evening filled with mesmerizing music, performance and holiday cheer.
Tue, Dec 1 thru Jan 3 - A Colonial Christmas, Yorktown Victory Center & Jamestown Settlement, daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Yorktown & Jamestown. Closed Christmas and New Year’s days. Holiday traditions of 18th-century Virginia are recalled through special interpretive programs. Yorktown Victory Center - Hear accounts of Christmas and winter in military encampments during the American Revolution and glimpse holiday preparations on a Revolution-period farm. Jamestown Settlement - Visitors will learn about Jamestown colony’s early years as well as the English colonists’ Christmas at sea in December 1606 and the Powhatan Indian hospitality shown to Captain John Smith’s trading party in 1608 during a winter storm. With paid admission. 757.253.4838
Wed, Dec 2 - "The Hip Hop Nutcracker", w/ special guest Kurtis Blow, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:30 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker re-imagines Tchaikovsky’s classic score through explosive hip-hop choreography. A dozen all-star dancers, an on-stage DJ and an electric violinist bring the traditional Nutcracker story to life in contemporary New York City. “An ensemble as exciting as their balletic equivalent … the hip-hop vocabulary works even better!” says The New York Times. This evening-length show celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season.
Wed, Dec 2 - Holiday Recollections with Jefferson and Madison, Kimball Theatre, 7:30 pm, Merchants' Square, 428 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. Please join our former Williamsburg friends, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, as they remember many holiday seasons of their life-long friendship recounted in dialogue and anecdotes with musical interludes of their favorite selections from colonial, country, and classical compositions. http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/do/kimball-theatre/
Wed-Sat, Dec 2-5 - ODURep and ODU Opera present: "Into the Woods", Goode Theatre, Wed-Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 2:00 pm ODU, W 46th St., Norfolk. What happens when you get exactly what you wish for? ODURep and ODU Opera present the Tony Award-winning, timeless tale inspired by the Brothers Grimm. With haunting music and lavish costumes, journey with us "Into The Woods" as the Baker and his Wife, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and the Beanstalk) and Cinderella each pursue their wish... revealing that "happily ever after" isn't necessarily what you might imagine. "Into The Woods" is produced through special arrangements with Music Theatre International, New York, N.Y. Appropriate for ages 9+. Book by James Lapine, music by Stephen Sondheim, directed by Brian Nedvin. $15 Students, $20 General. http://oduartstix.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event_listings.asp
Wed, Dec 2 thru Dec 23 - Holiday Model Train Exhibit presented by Atlantic Coast "S" Gaugers, SunTrust Building, Downtown Norfolk, Wed-Fri 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (and Christmas Week), 150 West Main Street - 150 West Main St., Norfolk. Presented and Staffed by the 'Atlantic Coast “S” Gaugers. Free and Open to the Public.
Thu, Dec 3 - Streetcar 390 Fundraising Event: "A Streetcar Named Desire", Hampton History Museum, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Join us for a “steamy” December night as The Hampton Streetcar 390 Project hosts “A Streetcar Named Desire,” their first major fundraiser, featuring New Orleans delights including “Big Easy” food, music, beer, wine and silent auction to help bring back and restore the last Hampton streetcar. Tickets are $50 per person, and can be purchased in the museum gift shop or with a credit card at 757-727-6824.
Thu, Dec 3 - Hampton City Schools Steel Drum Ensemble, Hampton Main Library, 6:15 pm, Meeting Room, 4207 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. Come out and join us for a wonderful Steel Drum Performance by the Hampton City Schools Steel Drum Ensemble. They will be performing and help us ring in the holiday season. Refreshments will be served! Free. Open to all ages. 757-727-1157
Thu, Dec 3 - Paul Brown & Jessy J in Concert, The American Theatre, 7:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. Jessy J met Grammy Award-winning smooth jazz producer Paul Brown at the Newport Jazz Festival and he agreed to work on her debut album, Tequila Moon in 2008, as well as help her decide on the name Jessy J, the "J" stands for JAZZ.
Thu, Dec 3 - Dave Koz Christmas Tour 2015, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:30 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Multi-Grammy nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz returns with the must-see show of the holiday season. The 2015 Dave Koz and Friends Christmas tour will feature Dave along with three special guests. Koz will be joined by two tour “alumni” — the irrepressible Jonathan Butler, Dutch saxophone star Candy Dulfer, and the legendary Bill Medley, who will be touring with Koz for the first time. The four musicians will put fresh spins on holiday classics as well as other selections that beautifully capture the spirit of the season.
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 Sat - Shore Drive Farmarket, 9:00 am - Noon, 2947 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Open 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 - 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 - Williamsburg Farmers' Market, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, thru Nov 28, Merchants' Square, Williamsburg. Fall in love with the Williamsburg Farmers Market! Flowerbeds and benches offer a tranquil setting for this open-air, Virginia producer-only market. Vendors at the Williamsburg Farmers Market will have lots of fall produce, baked goods, fruit, flowers, eggs, artisan chocolate, cheese, honey, peanuts and handmade soaps and so much more! Audio Portrait will be performing live music from 9:30 until 11:30 am. The Market is open every Saturday in November! http://www.williamsburgfarmersmarket.com/
Sat, Nov 21 - Old Beach Farmers' Market, Every Sat 9:00 am until 12:00 noon, Croc's 19th Street Bistro, Virginia Beach. The next will be December 19. Old Beach Farmers Market (OBFM) is a fresh outdoor marketplace in the heart of the resort area, just six blocks from the ocean and one block from the Virginia Beach Convention Center, in the parking lot of Croc's 19th Street Bistro. We feature seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, meats (pork, bison, beef, chicken, turkey, sausages, charcuterie), eggs, seafood, cheeses, a wide assortment of baked goods (biscuits, pies, cakes, brownies and cookies), artisanal breads, and savory foods from local chefs (pasta, sauces, salsas, salads, tamales), soap, and flowers. Walk over or ride a bike. Bring a reusable shopping bag. Come discover the taste of fresh, seasonal fare.
Sat, Nov 21 - Last Saturday Chesapeake Farmer Market, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Chesapeake City Park at 900 City Park Drive. This year's season 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
Sat, Nov 21 - Last Saturday Western Branch Farmers' Markets, Western Branch Community Center, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, 4437 Portsmouth Boulevard, Chesapeake. This Saturday Farmers' Market will end November 25th. 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.
Sat, Nov 21 - Smithfield Thanksgiving Market's, 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, in the Bank of Southside Virginia parking lot, 115 Main Street in downtown Smithfield. The market is proud to be a Virginia Grown market offering locally grown produce, beef, pork, chicken, eggs, peanuts, plants, herbs, baked goods, coffee, cheese, honey, barbecue, wood-fired pizza, ham sandwiches, handcrafted items and more! Also featuring live music each market! Enjoy our friendly community event in the heart of historic Smithfield, Virginia. Pets are always welcome! For further information call 757.375.3031.
Sat, Nov 21 - The Last 2015 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 is 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/
Wed, Nov 25 - Last Wednesday Chesapeake Farmer Market, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Chesapeake City Park at 900 City Park Drive. The markets offer 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
Sat, Nov 28 - Olde Towne Portsmouth Holiday Farmers Market, 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 400 High Street, Portsmouth. Celebrate the season with food for feasting and unique gifts for giving. Includes locally and organically grown veggies, fruits, nut, herbs, beef, chicken, eggs, seafood, artisanal breads, scones, pastries, cakes, pies, jams, jellies, salsas, fresh, dried and silk flowers, soaps, lotions, pottery, arts/crafts. On Court and High Streets outside the Courthouse Galleries Courtyard. www.portsmoutholdetownefarmersmarket.com
Sat, Dec 5 & 19 - Smithfield Christmas Market's, 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, in the Bank of Southside Virginia parking lot, 115 Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. 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.
Fri, Dec 11 - Third Annual Smithfield Evening Christmas Market, 5 to 9:00 pm, in the Bank of Southside Virginia parking lot, 115 Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. The market is proud to be a Virginia Grown market offering locally grown produce, beef, pork, chicken, eggs, peanuts, plants, herbs, baked goods, coffee, cheese, honey, barbecue, wood-fired pizza, ham sandwiches, handcrafted items and more! Also featuring live music each market! Enjoy our friendly community event in the heart of historic Smithfield, Virginia. Pets are always welcome! For further information call 757.375.3031.
Sat, Dec 12 - Yorktown Market Days Holiday Market/Toyland Parade, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. The market will operate with extended hours and offer items unique to the holiday season, in addition to the usual array of fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, quality art, and more. This week's live entertainment is by "Ron Herrick". Free. Visit Market Days website or call 757.890.3500 | https://www.yorkcounty.gov/tourism/Events/MarketDays.aspx
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