Local Happenings for Tidewater VA

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


Now thru Feb 6 - 3rd Annual Restaurant Week in Smithfield & Isle of Wight County. At participating restaurants throughout the area. Participating restaurants will offer a reduced price lunch and dinner menu. The price includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Beverage, tax and tip are not included. Visit your favorite participating restaurants(listed below) between Friday, January 29 and Saturday, February 6 to take advantage of these special menu options at this great special price! For further information call 757.357.5182.


Now thru Feb 6 - Newport News Restaurant Week, participating restaurants throughout Newport News. Celebrate Our Culinary Scene. Visit those hot spots you’ve always wanted to try and return to your neighborhood favorites you’ve loved for years. No matter where you choose to dine, you’ll be a part of a community-wide celebration of the great restaurants and talented chefs who serve up fresh, delicious cuisine every day. http://www.newportnewsrestaurantweek.com/restaurants.html


Now thru Feb 6 - The Williamsburg Players: “Romantic Comedy”, Thu-Sat 8:00 pm, Sat 2:00 pm, 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg. Directed by Julie King, written by Bernard Slade, by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., sponsored by State Farm Erica Chigas-White. Arrogant, self-centered and sharp tongued Jason Carmichael, successful co-author of Broadway romantic comedies, is facing two momentous events: he is about to marry a society belle and his collaborator is retiring. Enter Phoebe Craddock, Vermont schoolteacher and budding playwright. Quicker than a flash, Jason acquires a talented and adoring collaborator in the mousy Phoebe. Fame and success are theirs for ten years and then Jason’s world falls apart. His wife divorces him to go into politics and Phoebe, her love for Jason unrequited, marries a breezy journalist and moves to Paris. Jason goes into professional, financial and physical decline as a newly chic Phoebe returns, solo and successful. A darling of a play…zesty entertainment of cool wit and warm sentiment.


Now thru Feb 6 - The Amazing Nina Simone, The Kimball Theatre, 2:00 pm, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. The story of America’s most overlooked musical genius, much beloved and often misunderstood, is finally brought to light. Witness Nina’s journey from the segregated American South through the worlds of classical music, jazz joints, and international concert halls. Navigating through the 1960s fight for racial equality, the film delves into Nina’s artistry and intentions, answering long-held questions about her most beloved songs, her bold style, her controversial statements, and the reason she left America. Hear the story of the singer, songwriter, pianist, and activist through interviews with friends, family, musicians, and fellow activists.


Now thru Feb 7 - Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “CINDERELLA”, Chrysler Hall, Tue-Thu 7:00 pm, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sat 2:00 pm, Sun 1:00 & 6:30 pm, 215 St Pauls Blvd., Norfolk. Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is the Tony Award®-winning musical from the creators of South Pacific and The Sound of Music that’s delighting audiences with its surprisingly contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more—plus some surprising new twists! http://www.sevenvenues.com/events/detail/rodgers-hammersteins-cinderella


Now thru Feb 7 - Little Theatre of Virginia Beach: “The Game’s Afoot (Or Holmes for the Holidays)”, 550 Barberton Drive, Virginia Beach. By Ken Ludwig, directed by Kay Burcher. It is December 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast-members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays. For more information, please visit:  www.ltvb.com


Now thru Feb 7 - Virginia Stage Company: “The Hampton Years”, Wells Theatre, Tue 7:00 pm, Wed-Sat 8:00 pm, Sat 4:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm, 110 East Tazewell Street, Norfolk. A true story of the Jewish WWII refugee and Hampton university students whose passion, determination and talents introduced African American art to the nation.


Now thru Feb 7 - Regent University Theatre: "Dr. Faustus”, Studio Theatre, Fri/Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, The Performing Arts Center at Regent University, Virginia Beach. By Christopher Marlowe, Directed by April Poland. Dr. Faustus dabbles with the devil when he exchanges his soul for pleasure, knowledge and power. Will he repent before it’s too late? Adults: $17 – Discount*: $14 – Regent students: $9. 757.352.4245




Fri, Feb 5 - “4 Little Girls”, The Kimball Theatre, 1:30 & 7:00 pm, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. A documentary of the notorious racial terrorist bombing of an African-American church during the Civil Rights Movement. Directed by Spike Lee. $4 per person.


Fri, Feb 5 - “Selma”, The Kimball Theatre, 4:00 pm, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. A chronicle of Martin Luther King’s campaign to secure equal rights via an epic 1965 march in Alabama from Selma to Montgomery. $4 per person.


Fri, Feb 5 - First Friday ViBe in the District, VB Oceanfront Area, 4 - 7:00 pm, participating area businesses, restaurants and retailers, including MOCA Satellite Gallery, Towne Pavilion II, 600 22nd Street, Virginia Beach. Celebrate local businesses and the arts at First Friday Vibe in “the District!” Not sure if Fat Cupid will be making another appearance in the ViBe this First Friday. With or Without Fat Cupid, love is in the air in the ViBe. It’s all about discovering your next true love. That Love could be a person, a shop, a drink, a dish, an artist, a jeweler, an outfit, a piece furniture or whole Neighborhood. Every First Friday of the month! http://virginiamoca.org/first-friday-vibe-district


Fri, Feb 5 - Virginia Living Museum’s Golden Bacchus Wine & Food Festival, 6 - 10:00 pm, The Virginia Living Museum, 524 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News. The Virginia Living Museum’s 12th annual Bacchus Wine & Food Festival, is a Golden Anniversary event! Bacchus is the god of Nature, Vine and Wine! Enjoy delicious samplings of fine wine, local restaurant fare and an eclectic mix of live music and silent auction items. Mingle with friends and colleagues among the beautiful museum galleries and exhibits. Taste the bounty of Peninsula’s finest establishments, sway to the beat of live local musicians and make plans for your next get together with friends. (757) 595-1900 or Purchase Tickets at http://thevlm.org/visit/your-visit/tickets/


Fri, Feb 5 - Seventh Annual “Her Melody Lingers On” Benefit Concert, Chandler Recital Hall, 7:15 pm, Diehn Center for the Performing Arts, ODU, Norfolk. Join us for the seventh annual “Her Melody Lingers On” concert to benefit the ODU Department of Music scholarship endowment in Claire Cucchiari-Loring’s memory. The event begins at the Diehn Center for the Performing Arts at 7:15 p.m., with a concert in Chandler Recital Hall starting at 8. This year’s concert will be terrific, with jazz piano duets by Justin Kauflin and John Toomey. Justin Kauflin is produced by Quincy Jones, touring internationally and is featured in the documentary “Keep on Keepin On” about Clark Terry. There will be a silent auction before the concert and at intermission, complimentary light refreshments and beverages throughout the evening, and a cash bar. Admission is only $15 ($10 for students), and all proceeds go directly to the Claire Cucchiari-Loring Memorial Scholarship. Please join us for a wonderful evening.


Fri, Feb 5 - Alex Bugnon, Attucks Theatre, 8:00 pm, 1010 Church Street, Norfolk. For the last two decades, contemporary jazz keyboardist Alex Bugnon has been a romantic yet energetic force on the contemporary jazz scene - an ambassador from the last days of the Quiet Storm in possession of chameleonic skills befitting him as a straight ahead jazz piano leader and soul as a sideman. After five years away from recording under his own name, Bugnon signed to the jazz division of Narada Records, which marketed him as a jazz artist, and his sixth album, Alex Bugnon…As Promised, reached the contemporary jazz charts. He followed in 2001 with Soul Purpose. Electrifying Smooth Jazz crowds since before the genre immerged, Alex Bugnon is a true master of the ivories.


Fri, Feb 5 - Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes with Gary U.S. Bonds, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Two rock ‘n’ roll mainstay bands are gonna hit our stage and lay down some riffs that will have the joint jumpin’! These “two” are no strangers to each other as they provided guest vocals on Umbrella In My Drink. Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes come from the same neck of the woods as other great Jersey bands.




Fri/Sat, Feb 5/6 - Suffolk Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Friends of the Library Building, 300 Carolina Road, Suffolk. The Friends of the Library hold a monthly book sale, the revenue of which is used to support library programs. Peruse thousands of used books, magazines, movies and more. Prices: Paperbacks (Fiction) - $0.50 per inch, Softcovers - $0.50, Hardcovers - $1.00, Children’s - $0.50 per inch, DVDs - $2.00, Music CDs - $1.00, Audio Books on CD - $2.00, Audio Books on Cassette - $1.00. Other items specially priced. Open to the Public. 757.514.1024 | www.suffolkpubliclibrary.com/about/friends-of-the-library/


Fri/Sat, Feb 5/6 - Turn Up The Lights: Old School Variety Show starring The Pushers, 8:00 pm, Push Comedy Theater, 763 Granby St, Norfolk. Step back…to a time when Live Television was the King and Variety was the love of his life. Brad, Sean, Ed and Alba take on four short comedic plays about the absurdities of showbiz. This extravaganza has something for everyone including Comedy, Drama, Mystery, the Ultimate Escape Artist, Motown & much More! Introducing those Bad Girls from Berlin, the pUsherettes & Our Special Guest… Rafa Sito Henriquez.


Fri/Sat, Feb 5/6 - Monster Jam, Hampton Coliseum, Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 2 & 7:30 pm, 1000 Coliseum Dr., Hampton. Monster Jam starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over - OR smash through. The 2016 touring season brings more Monster Jam excitement tailored perfectly for your family’s budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old. 757-838-4203 | www.hamptoncoliseum.org




Fri-Sun, Feb 5-7 - Virginia Flower and Garden Expo 2016, Virginia Beach Convention Center, Fri/Sat 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. Produced by the Virginia Horticultural Foundation and Pilot Targeted Media, the Expo promotes horticultural education for everyone from professionals to the weekend enthusiast. This is the one time each year when Hampton Roads residents can get information on virtually every aspect related to flowers and gardening, at a single climate-controlled location. Experts and knowledgeable professionals will be there to discuss plants, plans, products and practices.  More than a hundred vendors, exhibitors and displayers provide guests countless ideas and products they can use. (757) 222-5377 | http://www.vafgs.org/


Fri-Sun, Feb 5-7 - DINOSAURS! A Family Adventure, Hampton Roads Convention Center, Fri 1 - 8:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Venture back to a time when the dinosaurs roamed the earth at DINOSAURS! A Family Adventure. Experience up-close encounters with a lifelike Stegosaurus, Velociraptor and the king T-Rex in this walk-thru exhibit. Kids become junior paleontologists as they dig for fossils in the Valley of the Bones. Visit the Kid’s Adventure Zone filled with themed bouncy houses, crafts and more. It’s family fun of prehistoric proportions! Tickets are onsale now at www.DinosaursAFamilyAdventure.com




Fri, Feb 5 Thru Feb 9 - Romeo and Juliet, Harrison Opera House, Fri 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, Tue 7:30 pm, 160 West Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk. A lush new production of Gounod’s classic opera Romeo and Juliet will immerse you in sparkling duets and lovely waltzes, based on the Shakespeare play of the same title. From the opening scenes when Romeo first sets eyes on Juliet – the story of true love and deception, joy and tragedy, unravels toward a heartbreaking certainty that this story cannot end well. A classic for lovers of all ages, Romeo and Juliet reminds us that love does, indeed, conquer time and space.




Sat, Feb 6 - Second Annual Mardi Gras Run4Beads, 6 - 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Begins in downtown Smithfield at Joyner’s Field. The only Mardi Gras Run & Festival in the Hampton Roads area! Dress up in your favorite Mardi Gras costume and run in the Geaux for the Gold 10K, Fat Tuesday 5K or the Crawfish Crawl 1K! Runners (or walkers) of all levels are welcome. The Crawl is designed for groups with young children. After the run, enjoy delicious refreshments and great jazz music at the Mardi Gras Festival downtown. The Festival is open to the public. For further information go to www.run4beads.com or call 757.357.3502.


Sat, Feb 6 - Winter Waterfowl Walks, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 9:00 am, 4005 Sandpiper Rd., Virginia Beach. Call to reserve binoculars, 301-7329 ext 152. Join us on a one-mile hike along Back Bay NWR’s Bay Trail, guided by expert birders. We will observe and enjoy the variety of waterfowl that feed and rest here during the winter months. We hope to see you this winter!


Sat, Feb 6 - Forestry Stewardship Corps, Paradise Creek Nature Park, 10:00 am - Noon, 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth. Help 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 to your own backyard.  All ages allowed with adult supervision for those under 18. Free - Registration is required. For more information please call 757-399-7487 or visit http://www.paradisecreeknaturepark.com


Sat, Feb 6 - Fly Fishing at Northwest River Park, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Northwest River Park & Campground, 1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake. Get hooked on fly fishing at this informative and hands-on seminar at Northwest River Park. The Bill Wills Southeast Chapter of Trout Unlimited will introduce you to the sport, gear and techniques that you’ll need to get into the sport. It all starts with an overview of the sport, gear and terminology lead by expert anglers from the club. Afterwards, grab your rod or borrow a loaner to get hands-on instruction and advice on perfecting your casting skills. You can also learn to tie a fly with supplies and expertise from members of the club. FREE! Please RSVP at 757-421-7151. Who: Adults and youth with adult supervision are welcome to attend.


Sat, Feb 6 - Olde Towne Portsmouth Antiques to Flea Market, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Middle Street Garage, 441 Middle Street, Portsmouth. The Olde Towne Antiques to Flea Market is conveniently located in the Middle Street Garage at the corner of Middle & London Streets and is held year round, rain or shine on the first Saturday of each month. Gates open at 10 am and close at 2 pm. Always Free Admission & Free Parking! For more information please call 757-405-3500.


Sat, Feb 6 - All Things Wedding, Hampton History Museum, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Join us for our largest wedding sale ever! Gowns, crinolines, tiaras, evening bags, veils…truly All Things Wedding! We’ll have wedding vendors on site as well and door prizes! blanche.stclair@hampton.gov | https://www.facebook.com/events/766212036816931/


Sat, Feb 6 - Brick by Brick: LEGO Shipbuilding Challenge, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center, One Waterside Drive, Norfolk. Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Kids and adults can create their own ship models out of LEGOs and bring them to HRNM to participate in our LEGO shipbuilding contest. Or, use our LEGOs and learn how to make LEGO Navy ships from the keel up, like the spy ship USS Liberty. We also have tons of other fun LEGO-related activities. Everyone ages four and older can participate in our LEGO Shipbuilding contest to win fun prizes. This event is FREE and open to the public.


Sat, Feb 6 - Williamsburg Children’s Theater: “FOLLOW ME”, An adventure with the Tuskegee Airmen, Presented by Rainbow Puppet Productions, 11:00 am, 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg. Follow the dreams of a young boy as he wants to help others by flying in the sky. Eventually his dreams come true as he follows a path set by Harriet Tubman, flier Bessie Coleman, educator Booker T. Washington, and runner Jesse Owens. In the end, he creates a path of his own that leads to the success of others. Program commissioned by the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum. Written by David Messick, Scenic and Promotional Art by Jason Wiedel. Puppets by Jill Harrington with Frank Lakus & Laura Huff, Costumes by Regina Smith. Musical arrangements by Steve Scheffler. Recommended Ages Grades K - 5


Sat, Feb 6 - The Hurrah Players Family Theater: “Once On This Island”, Children’s Museum of Virginia, 11:00 am & 1:00 pm, 221 High Street, Portsmouth. Segment performances of Once on This Island, a classic play in African American theater. Included with museum admission.


Sat, Feb 6 - Chuckatuck Turkey Shoot, 12 noon every Saturday thru Mar, 1146 Audubon Road, Suffolk. Turkey Shoot every Saturday October through March. Sign up starts at 11 am. 12 , 20 and 410, “No Barrel Limits”, Open Sight.  INFO 288-6167 | Shootchuckatuckturkeyshoot@yahoo.com


Sat, Feb 6 - Hallowed Grounds - A Sacred Concert: Good Life Band, 1:00 PM, Blyden Branch Library, 879 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk. African-American History Month Event. The Good Life Band will perform an original composition by its leader, Reginald Walker. The theme is predicated on the spiritual uplifting and perseverance of his ancestral roots. The band has provided quality live music for more than 20 years. (Family) (757) 441-2852


Sat, Feb 6 - Local Author Discussion: Ronnie Nelson Sydney, “Nelson Beats the Odds”, Portsmouth Main Library, 1:00 pm, 601 Court Street, Portsmouth. Patrons will be inspired by Ronnie Nelson Sydney as he discusses his rise from being a special education student to obtaining his Master’s degree during a reading of his new book Nelson Beats the Odds. FREE and open to the public. For more information please call 757-393-8501.


Sat, Feb 6 - African-American History Month Flim Fest: The Tuskegee Airmen, 1:00 pm, Virginia War Museum, 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. Starring Laurance Fishburne, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Cuba Gooding, Jr., and John Lithgow, this 1995 movie details the true story of how a group of African-American pilots overcame racist opposition to become one of the finest US fighter groups in World War II. Free with paid admission. http://www.warmuseum.org/index.php


Sat, Feb 6 - Archery Demo Day, Bayside Recreation Center, 1 - 3:00 pm, 4500 First Court Road, Virginia Beach. Age 6 & up (16 & under with parent). Ever wonder if you could shoot a bow and arrow and hit your target? Stop by and give it your best shot during our open house! All equipment is provided. Free and open to the public; membeship or day pass not required. (757) 385-4461 | outdoors@VBgov.com


Sat, Feb 6 - Artisan Meet-and-Greet with Tamara Seraph, The Looking Glass Artisan Boutique, 1 - 3:00 pm, 5685 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk. Come by and meet Tamara Seraph with Seraph Art. Learn about her work, her inspiration, and her upcoming events throughout the area for 2016.
Sat, Feb 6 - African American History Month Craft Fair, North Suffolk Library, 1 - 4:00 pm, 2000 Bennetts Creek Park Road, Suffolk. Purchase unique handmade gifts directly from artists and crafters at the African American History Month Craft Fair. The Craft Fair will give people who love to create a venue to showcase their beautiful wares and also offer a chance to demonstrate to the public how the crafts are fashioned. Free. 757.514.7323 | www.suffolkpubliclibrary.com


Sat, Feb 6 - M.S.G. Blues Band, Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, 2:00 pm, 111 W. Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk. African-American History Month Event An M.S.G. concert is not just a performance, but an event where everyone can participate! Listen to acoustic blues, roots, and spiritual music in the Piedmont style. Presented in conjunction with the Pretlow Concert Series. (Family)


Sat, Feb 6 - Legacies Matter: Moses Grandy and Moses Myers, Chrysler Museum of Art, 2 - 3:00 pm, 1 Memorial Pl., Norfolk. How did Moses Grandy, an enslaved Great Dismal Swamp waterman, know Moses Myers, a wealthy ship merchant? Eric Sheppard, a Grandy descendant, takes us through his family heritage and how these two maritime families navigated slavery in the South. This lecture is free and open to all. Stay after the talk to enjoy a muscial performance by Tallwood High School Quartet.


Sat, Feb 6 - African-American Cinematic Collection Series presents “Something for REEL People: The Black Perspective”, Slover Library, 6:30 pm, 235 East Plume Street, Norfolk. The African-American Cinematic Collection Series will include a series of films written, directed and produced by local African-American filmmakers. Film topics will include: “Black Lives Matter” Movement, Family Systems, Education, Entertainment, and Political Views from the Black Perspective. The series will conclude with a moderated panel discussion and an awards presentation honoring the featured filmmakers. (Adults)


Sat, Feb 6 - W&M Botetourt Chamber Singers present “L-O-V-E”, The Kimball Theatre, 7:00 pm, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. Just in time for Valentine’s Day under the direction of Dr. Jamie C. Bartlett, these talented singers thrill with a wide variety of duets, trios, and group performances of Broadway and movie standards. Special guest Harris Simon plays harmonica and jazz piano. Every ticket sold goes to support student scholarship funding for the International Choral Tour ‘16. Adults $15, Students $5


Sat, Feb 6 - Hermitage Instrumental Recital Series: Invencia Piano Duo, Hermitage Museum and Gardens, 7 - 9:00 pm, 7637 N Shore Rd, Norfolk. Be our distinguished guest! Enjoy the intimate setting of a recital in the Hermitage’s Great Hall this winter and experience a program akin to what the Sloane family may have offered. Our second annual series will feature performances on our custom Steinway baby grand Piano accompanied by vocalists and other instruments. Visitors are invited to arrive early to browse the collection, mingle and enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres from Omar’s Carriage House and drinks available for purchase. The performance will begin at 7 pm in the Great Hall and will include a 20 minute intermission. Doors open at 6:15 pm. Space is limited, reserve your ticket by calling (757) 423-2052 x207 | info@thehermitagemuseum.org


Sat, Feb 6 - Jennifer Bueno and Rachel Schmidt Exhibition Opening, Glass Wheel Studio, 7 - 9:00 pm, 128 W Olney Rd, Norfolk. 'Dioramas for the Anthropocene’ by Jennifer Bueno. Bueno’s work combines the material of glass with satellite imagery in a way that alters perspective and shifts sensorial experience. 'Apocaloptimist: A Future True Story’ by Rachel Schmidt. Apocaloptimist [Apah-cal-Op-tuh-mist] n. Someone who know things will go to s#!*, but still believes it will work out for the best. 'Apocaloptimist: A Future True Story’ is an exploration of myths created in a constantly expanding urban wilderness. Glass Wheel Studio is a contemporary art facility located in the heart of The NEON, Norfolk’s Arts District. For more information visit: www.GlassWheelStudio.com.


Sat, Feb 6 - Havana Nights, Instruments of Art Celebration & Auction, Decorum Furniture, 7 - 10:00 pm, 301 W 21st St, Norfolk. Tidewater Arts Outreach and Decorum Furniture invite lovers of music and art for our 7th Instruments of Art Celebration and Auction. Our celebration features incredible artwork by local artists, live and silent auctions, live music, performance dance and refreshments. Admission includes 'La Cubana’ hors d’oeuvres and two drinks. Ju Ju Garlic ensemble, Mambo Room dancers, and Todd Rosenlieb emcees. Artwork and other fine gifts and packages will be auctioned via silent and live auctions; a range of work is available for purchase. Credit cards, checks and cash are accepted. Dress is la Cubana or cocktail attire, with a creative, comfortable or casual flair. Tickets are $45 in advance / $55 at the door. Connect to TidewaterArtsOutreach.org, or call 757-965-5155.


Sat, Feb 6 - The Paws for the Arts Gala, Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront, 7 - 10:00 pm, 100 East Constance Rd., Suffolk. Suffolk Humane Society and Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront will host the 3rd Annual Paws for the Arts, a semi-formal gala. The event will feature heavfy hors d'oeuvres, a wine bar, a cash bar and live entertainment by local musicians and vocalists. A silent auction will precede a live auction with fabulous art, vacations, tickets to local theatre and sporting events, spa packages and much more. Semi-Formal. 757.538.3030 | www.suffolkhumanesociety.com


Sat, Feb 6 - Big Screen Saturday: “Rain Man”, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, 7:50 pm, 717 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. Selfish yuppie Charlie Babbitt’s father left a fortune to his institutionalized savant brother Raymond and a pittance to Charlie; they travel cross-country in search of a new home and a new intimacy. Doors open at 7:30 pm; the show starts at 7:50 pm. Tickets are $5, available online or in person. Virginia Aquarium members can purchase tickets for $3 in person. http://www.virginiaaquarium.com/visit/big-screen-saturdays


Sat, Feb 6 - Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven Festival, L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center, 8:00 pm, Norfolk State University, 700 Park Ave #111, Norfolk. Prisca Benoît—the resident musician for Sentara’s Music and Medicine program—once again joins the Virginia Symphony for an all-Beethoven program featuring Beethoven’s emotional and thematic Symphony No. 3, the valiant and expansive Choral Fantasy and the heroic and triumphant Egmont Overture.




Sat/Sun, Feb 6/7 - Our Quarterly Glass Studio Sale, Chrysler Museum Glass Studio, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 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, Feb 6/7 - Free Admission Weekend, Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 101 Museum Drive, Newport News. Enjoy free admission to the Peninsula Fine Art Center! http://www.pfac-va.org/




Sun, Feb 7 - 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, Feb 7 - Gallery Talk: African American Art and Influences in the Chrysler Collection, Chrysler Museum of Art, 1:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Meet at the Welcome Desk in Huber Court at 1 p.m. for an informal guided tour of the Chrysler Collection. Today we present a special docent-led tour in honor of Black History Month that focuses on great works of art from African American artists. This tour is free and open to all.


Sun, Feb 7 - Children’s Theatre of Hampton Roads: “Freedom Song”, The Barry Robinson Theater and Fine Arts Center, 2:00 pm, 443 Kempsville Rd., Norfolk. The story of America and African Americans is a story of hope, inspiration, and unwavering courage. Freedom Song tells the story of the immense challenges and the important contributions of African-Americans throughout history. Best for ages five and up.


Sun, Feb 7 - Sundays at Four presents: a Vocal Master Class with soprano, Karen Hoy, Christ Episcopal Church, 2 - 4:00 pm, 111 S. Church Street, Smithfield. Karen Hoy, Founder and President of the Cantabile Project, and a graduate of The Juilliard School, will become the master teacher for this second Sundays at Four Vocal Master Class featuring six student singers, chosen by audition, who will each have a twenty-minute vocal lesson in front of a live audience – a learning experience for the student and the audience. Performance fee and audience contribution TBD. For further information or to purchase tickets call 757.375-9140, or go to: SundaysAtFourVA.org.


Sun, Feb 7 - Valentine’s Wine Tasting, Traditions Revolutionary Catering and Events, 2 - 5:00 pm, 1201 Clubhouse Drive, Chesapeake. An elegant and truly enjoyable afternoon with wonderful food, raffles, wine, and people to benefit the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways History Foundation! http://www.gbbattlefield.org/


Sun, Feb 7 - Hallowed Grounds: Sites of Memory in Hampton Roads, Slover Library, 3:00 pm, 235 East Plume Street, Norfolk. Opening celebration of African American History Month at the Norfolk Public Libraries. NPL honors five distinguished African-Americans and groups who have made unique contributions to the African-American community in Hampton Roads. Honored are: Dr. Lymon Beecher Brooks; First Baptist Church Bute Street; Michael Raphael; Dr. Georgia A. Ryder; and the first 220 Women and Men landscapers of the Norfolk Botanical Garden. For more INFO, please call Dudley Colbert at (757) 441-2852. (Family)


Sun, Feb 7 - The Williamsburg Youth Orchestras in Concert, Kimball Theatre, 4:00 pm, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. A varied program featuring both string and symphony orchestras. The WYO symphony is led by Mr. David Grandis while the three string orchestras, led by Mrs. Karey Sitzler, showcase the talents of students ranging in age from six to 16. WYO proudly presents the collective musical efforts of 80 young musicians. See www.wyomusic.org for more info. Adults, $10, Children and Students, $2.




Mon, Feb 8 - 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. Highlights of this windshield tour include Cedar Hill Cemetery, Riddick’s Folly House Museum, Constant’s Wharf, College Court and Suffolk’s Historic Lakeside neighborhood. 757.514.4130


Mon, Feb 8 - Norfolk Chamber Consort: “Bon Appétit!”, Chandler Recital Hall, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Diehn Center for the Performing Arts, ODU, Norfolk. The Norfolk Chamber Consort continues its 47th season with a highly appetizing program entitled “Bon Appétit!” Evoking all things gastronomical, it opens with Three Pieces in the Shape of a Pear by Erik Satie as performed by the Invencia Piano Duo. This will be followed by the performance of La bonne cuisine: four recipes by Leonard Bernstein, with mezzo soprano Adriane Kerr accompanied by pianist and NCC’s Artistic Co-Director Oksana Lutsyshyn. The Invencia Piano Duo will then return to complete the first half with the world premiere of Andrey Kasparov’s piano-duo arrangement of Divertissement from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. The second half of the concert will be dedicated to the good humored Coffee Cantata by J.S. Bach. A pre-concert discussion by Andrey Kasparov will start at 7:15 pm. Light refreshments will be served after the concert.




Mon/Tue, Feb 8/9 - 15th Annual Virginia Peninsula Jewish Film Festival: “Belle & Sebastian”, Kimball Theatre, 4:30 & 7:15 pm, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. The story takes place in 1943, in WWII-occupied France near the Swiss border, where a secret crossing for Jews is being planned. A resourceful six-year-old boy and his gentle sheepdog look to foil a Nazi effort to capture French Resistance fighters. French and German with subtitles. Rated G/104 min/2013.




Tue, Feb 9 - 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. Bring your own mat and wear comfortable clothing. Cost: $5 per session for Museum Members, $10 all others. Save your space at reservations.chrysler.org. Sessions will run from 8:45-9:45 am every Tuesday.


Tue, Feb 9 - Second Tuesday Forum: “The Santiago de Compostela Path”, Commodore Theater, Noon (doors open at 11:00 am), 421 High St., Portsmouth. Join Michael Pearson, Professor at Old Dominion University discuss the Santiago de Campostela Path.  The Second Tuesday Forum series is sponsored by the Portsmouth Public Library and funded by grants from the Portsmouth Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Library, Portsmouth General Hospital Foundation, The City of Portsmouth and the Portsmouth Museum and Fine Art Commission.  All forums are free and open to the public.  Reservations are not needed.  Complimentary beverages are provided by the Commodore Theater and lunch may be ordered from their regular menu.  Commodore Theater.  For more information please call 757-393-8759.


Tue, Feb 9 - Master Gardner’s Lecture Series: Pruning Basics, Churchland Branch Library, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, 4934 High Street West, Portsmouth. Free gardening lecture on the basics of pruning.  Virginia Cooperative Extension/Portsmouth Master Gardner. For more information please call (757) 393-5197.


Tue, Feb 9 - 25 Mics: Spoken Word, Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, 7:00 pm, 2410 Wickham Ave., Newport News. On the second Tuesday of every month, join local performers, and enjoy an open-mic evening, hosted by special guest Nina Brewton. 757-247-8950 | http://www.downing-gross.org/


Tue, Feb 9 - Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage, Chrysler Hall, 8:00 pm, 215 St Pauls Blvd., Norfolk. The concert will feature some of the greatest music written for the franchise while Star Trek film and TV footage is simultaneously beamed in high definition to a 40 foot wide screen. http://www.vafest.org/




Wed, Feb 10 - Annual Sweetheart’s Ball, East Suffolk Recreation Center, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 138 S. 6th Street, Suffolk. Suffolk Parks & Recreation will host the Annual Sweetheart’s Ball for active adults ages 55 years and older. Come dressed to impress to celebrate the day of love with great entertainment, food, fun, and friends. This event will feature live entertainment from The Rhythm Express Band, a TGIF Summer Concert Series favorite. There is a $10 fee per participant. Space is limited so register early! For more information, contact Emily Upton at 757.514.7267 or email eupton@suffolkva.us.


Wed, Feb 10 - Literary High Tea at Watermen’s Museum, 3 - 5:00 pm, 309 Water Street, Yorktown. Enjoy Carrot Tree’s delightful high tea at the Watermen’s Museum featuring; Silk Sachet Teas; Scones & Biscuits; Petite Quiche; Tea Sandwiches; Dessert Plates, and more. Our guest, Mr. Mac Laird - author of Christanna. Reservations recommended. Seating is limited. 757-988-1999


Wed, Feb 10 - “Out of the Box” Emerging Artist Series: 'The Framers’, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 6 - 9:00 pm, Miller Studio Theatre, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Make your New Year’s resolution to support local artists! The Sandler Center’s “Out of the Box” Emerging Artist Series taking place every Wednesday from January 13 - March 2, 2016 in the Miller Studio. This great after work event is in collaboration with Paul Shugrue from Out of the Box on 89.5 WHRV. It’s the perfect setting to meet-up with co-workers and friends to enjoy a night of music, food, and drinks. Admission is free and kicks off right at 6 until 9 pm. *Live Music begins at 7 pm. *Standing room only.


Wed, Feb 10 - Veer Magazine Presents the 5th Annual Local Music Awards, The Naro Expanded Cinema, 6 - 9:00 pm, 1507 Colley Avenue, Norfolk. The Music Awards will recognize the talents of musicians in Hampton Roads and the Show will be produced in fashion similar to the Grammy and American Music Awards. Bands are given awards in more than 30 categories ranging from album of the year and best hip hop artist to jazz, metal, acoustic singer-songwriter, Americana, indie pop/rock and blues.This year’s music awards show theme will be “Unplugged.”  Each performing band will be asked to perform an original song in unplugged fashion reminiscent of MTV’s Unplugged Series. Tickets are $10.Proceeds will benefit Hope House Foundation.In addition, there will be 3 after parties featuring local bands at each – Belmont House of Smoke, Colley Cantina, and Cogans Ghent.


Wed, Feb 10 - Virginia Beach Forum: Ann Compton, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Ann Compton joined ABC News in 1973 becoming the first woman assigned to cover the White House by a network television news organization. Her reports spanned four decades covering Watergate, the personal side of first families, political conventions, debates and elections. On September 11, 2001, she was the only broadcast reporter allowed to remain aboard Air Force One during the dramatic hours when President Bush was unable to return to Washington. Inducted to the Journalism Hall of Fame, Compton has received Peabody Awards and a News’ Emmy. Compton gives audiences unprecedented access to herself as well, turning the tables on the audience by declaring a “White House Press Conference” is in session.




Thu, Feb 11 - Urgency of Now: Changing the Narrative for Black Males from Failure to Hope, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Free. The “Urgency of Now” gathering will include panelists and presenters who will share information with the Hampton Roads community on national initiatives that address youth violence and Black Male Achievement. This event is an intentional opportunity to raise awareness about resources available for youth and young adults in the community, recruit committed volunteers, and allow concerned citizens the opportunity to directly connect with organizations that support positive outcomes for youth.


Thu, Feb 11 - Art + Words, Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 6 - 7:00 pm, 101 Museum Drive, Newport News. Lovers of the spoken words are invited to share poems at this event, offered free on the second Thursday of every month.


Thu, Feb 11 - Members’ Exhibition Opening Party: “Water”, Chrysler Museum of Art, 6 - 10:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Come celebrate the opening of Edward Burtynsky Water with an evening exclusively for Museum Members. Be among the first to see the exhibition, and enjoy live music, a cash bar, and light refreshments. The 7 pm Kaufman Theater discussion between Museum Director Erik Neil and the famed photographer was fully booked as of Jan. 26. A standby line will be available in case of unclaimed seats. For assistance or questions, please contact Megan Frost at (757) 333-6294 or mfrost@chrysler.org.


Thu, Feb 11 - VSO Jazz, The Kroc Center, 7:00 pm, 1401 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk. The VSO Jazz Orchestra is comprised of 17 of the finest jazz and contemporary musicians in the region regularly called upon to augment the Virginia Symphony Orchestra on Pops concerts. In the tradition of the great jazz orchestras of the world they perform music of the “Great American Songbook” arranged by the greatest arrangers of our time and times past to include Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Quincy Jones, Bob Florence, Bob Mintzer, Gordon Goodwin and Hampton Roads own Tommy Newsome to name only a few. http://www.virginiasymphony.org/concerts/


Thu, Feb 11 - Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:30 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. This year’s lineup reflects Monterey’s “traditional-untraditionalist” attitude and jazz-with-a-purpose exuberance. Featuring leading critically acclaimed, Grammy-winning jazz artists, the band consists of saxophonist, bandleader and composer Ravi Coltrane, Nicholas Payton on trumpet and Raul Midón on guitar. Anchoring the tour is a remarkable trio featuring Joe Sanders on bass, Gregory Hutchinson on drums and MJF On Tour musical director Gerald Clayton. Embracing the past, present and future of jazz, the Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour will perform an assortment of classic jazz repertoire and original compositions by band members.




Fri, Feb 12 - Valentine’s Day Cake & Craft Decorating Party, Williams Farm Recreation Center, 5 - 8:00 pm, 5252 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach. Ages 6 - 14 ( 5 & under with parent) • Tell that special person how much you care. Decorate sweets and treats and create a heartfelt card. Bring a personal photo to showcase inside a handcrafted Valentine’s Day picture frame. Register by Feb 7 in person at any recreation center or online via EZreg. Cost: $6; membership or day pass also required. 757 385 2950


Fri, Feb 12 - Daddy Daughter Valentine Dance, Great Neck Recreation Center, 6 - 8:00 pm, 2521 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach. Ages 10 & under and fathers of all ages • Together, fathers and daughters create lasting memories while dancing the night away. Enjoy light snack and a Valentines craft. Register by February 6. Cost: $10; Ages 3 & up must have a membership or day pass. Register online with EZreg or in person at any Virginia Beach Recreation Center. (757) 385-5940


Fri, Feb 12 - Exhibit Opening Party, American Impressionism: The Lure of the Artists’ Colony, Hermitage Museum and Gardens, 6:30 pm, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. Members are invited to join us for an exclusive preview and cocktail hour from 5:30-6:30 pm. The main event begins at 6:30pm and features: hors d'oeuvres by Montero’s Restaurant and Catering, selections of organic hot teas from Borjo Coffeehouse accompanied by tasty desserts, a full bar (each ticket includes one free drink), live music on the Hermitage’s Steinway baby grand piano, Members: $20 | Non-Members: $30. http://www.thehermitagemuseum.org/events/american-impressionism-opening-party


Fri, Feb 12 - Virginia Arts Festival: Rhythm Live!, TCC Roper Performing Arts Center, 7:30 pm, 340 Granby St., Norfolk. Enjoy the energy of Caribbean and West African music with brilliant choreography to deliver the story of Trinidad steel pan and calypso in a manner that is mesmerizing. The combination of narrations based on historic facts, with color, movement and sounds makes for an educational experience that students of any age will remember for a long time. Featuring: The Rhythm Project All Stars in collaboration with The Governor’s School for the ArtsDance Department and African Drumming Ensemble.


Fri, Feb 12 - Firehouse Benefit Bluegrass Concert featuring the Blue River Bluegrass Band,  Fire Station-10, 7:30 pm, 15020 Carrollton Blvd., Carrollton. The Blue River Bluegrass Band is a traditional bluegrass band from the Gloucester area. The band includes Bob Busic (guitar, vocals), Roy Hare (banjo, guitar, vocals), Warren Crusenberry (bass); and Don Hamadyk (mandolin, vocals). The Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department hosts it’s monthly benefit concert on the second Friday of each month. A donation of $5 for admission is requested. Proceeds benefit the volunteer fire/rescue service of Carrollton, VA, and nearby mutual aid districts in Smithfield and northern Suffolk. Hot dogs and soft drinks are available during the concert. Please bring your own chair. For further information call 757.613.6183.


Fri, Feb 12 - VSO: Beethoven Festival, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 8:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Prisca Benoît—the resident musician for Sentara’s Music and Medicine program—once again joins the Virginia Symphony for an all-Beethoven program featuring Beethoven’s emotional and thematic Symphony No. 3, the valiant and expansive Choral Fantasy and the heroic and triumphant Egmont Overture. http://www.virginiasymphony.org/index.php


Fri, Feb 12 - Festival of Laughs featuring Mike Epps, Sommore, Arnez J and Tony Rock, Ted Constant Convocation Center, 8:00 pm, 4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. Coming right off his widely successful “Real Deal Tour” and filming of STARZ Survivors Remorse Epps ventures straight into 2016 with the filming of ABC’s Uncle Buck and the long awaited Richard Pryor biopic. Sommore and Earthquake had previously hit the road together for the widely successful “Royal Comedy Tour”, Sommore went on to host the revivial of BET Comic View and Earthquake hosts ‘Quake’s House Radio Show’ in New York City. Tony Rock has recently teamed up with Russell Simmons for All Def Digital Comedy every Wednesday.




Fri/Sat, Feb 12/13 - ZEIDERS American Dream Theater: Sex on Broadway, Cabaret Series, 8:00 pm, 4573 Bank St, Virginia Beach. The Broadway stage is no stranger to drama, comedy, or sex- and often all three at once! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Z with an evening of torch songs, romance, and ribaldry. Conceived and Directed by Lindsay Eure. *Purchase tickets in advance* | http://www.americandreamtheater.org/




Fri-Sun, Feb 12-14 - Hurrah Players: “ONCE ON THIS ISLAND”, Perry Family Theatre, Fri/Sat 7:00 pm, Sun 3:00 pm, 485 St. Paul’s Blvd., Norfolk. This highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale The Little Mermaid garnered eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run, including Best Musical, Book and Score.  Tickets are $20 for adults or $15 for children, seniors, students, military families and can be purchased via www.hurrahplayers.com or 757-627-5437.


Fri-Sun, Feb 12-14 - Excalibur Cup 2016, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. Come out for the Excalibur Cup – a gymnastics invitational open to all levels! Equipped with 5 floors and 5 gyms, the Virginia Beach Convention Center is ready to host over 3,000 competitors, representing over 25 different states and 10 different countries. With all levels competing in the same location, it is sure to be a fun-filled, exciting time! (757) 499-8258 | http://gymnasticscup.com/excalibur-cup/


Fri-Sun, Feb 12-14 - Coastal Virginia Home & Garden Show, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. The Coastal Virginia Home & Garden Show, hosted by the Peninsula Housing & Builders Association, puts all of this and more under one roof for a three-day event you and your family won’t want to miss. Fall in love at every turn with creative ideas, shopping, all types of home services, garden displays, food, spirits, demonstrations, workshops and more. You can also find exciting new products, projects and inspiration for inside and outside the home. Yes, the show has everything + the kitchen sink! http://www.coastalvirginiahomeandgardenshow.com/


Fri-Sun, Feb 12-14 - Disney’s “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Fri/Sat 7:00 pm, Sat 2:00 pm, Sun 1:00 & 6:30 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. the smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Hampton Roads! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including Be Our Guest and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Ferguson Center for the Arts!




Sat, Feb 13 - Great Chocolate Race 5k and 10-mile, Mill Point Park, 7:00 am, 100 Eaton Street, Hampton. Dash over to downtown Hampton for a sweet event taking place Valentine’s Day Weekend, the Great Chocolate Race 10 miler and 5-K. The inaugural event showcases two great scenic courses that will conclude with a chocolate after party catered by the Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina Hotel. Make a weekend of and check the hotel for special discounts. All runners will receive a long-sleeve technical shirt, finisher medal and entrance to the Post Race Chocolate Party - a special surprise will await the 10-mile run finishers too! 757-849-8556 | http://www.crucibleracing.com/


Sat, Feb 13 - Early Bird Walk, Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 8 - 10:00 am, 4510 Twin Pines Rd, Portsmouth. Join local birding enthusiasts to spot local and migratory birds at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve. Free and open to all.  For more information please call 757-686-8684. http://www.hofflercreek.org/


Sat, Feb 13 - Winter Waterfowl Walks, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 9:00 am, 4005 Sandpiper Rd., Virginia Beach. Call to reserve binoculars, 301-7329 ext 152. Join us on a one-mile hike along Back Bay NWR’s Bay Trail, guided by expert birders. We will observe and enjoy the variety of waterfowl that feed and rest here during the winter months. We hope to see you this winter!


Sat, Feb 13 - Bird Watching at Bells Mill Park, 9:30 - 11:30 am, 424 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake. Winter-time is a great time to observe the birds that inhabit our parks and neighborhoods. Learn from our park naturalist how to identify birds and enjoy a guided bird walk. Registration is required. Free. Contact: Shawn Callahan, (757) 382-1359


Sat, Feb 13 - Kidgets Valentine’s Day Celebration, Chesapeake Square, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 4200 Portsmouth Boulevard, Chesapeake. Chesapeake Square, southeastern Virginia’s popular family shopping, dining and entertainment destination, invites local children of all ages to color their hearts out during a special Valentine’s Day celebration. Attendees will enjoy Valentine-themed crafts, games and card-decorating as well as snacks and giveaways. Free and open to the public.  (757) 488-9636


Sat, Feb 13 - Volunteer Work Day, Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, 4510 Twin Pines Rd, Portsmouth. Every bit of help goes a long way when you help maintain the trails at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve. For more information please call 757-686-8684. http://www.hofflercreek.org/


Sat, Feb 13 - A Fairy Magical Valentine’s Day, Lynnhaven House, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, 4409 Wishart Road, Virginia Beach. Calling all fairies and elves! Make plans to join the Lynnhaven House for the Fairy Magical Valentine’s Day. Fairies had played an integral part in human history, and there are even stories of fairies in colonial Virginia. While we tend to think of fairies as happy sprites, until around the 1800s, they were depicted without wings and considered evil spirits. Don’t worry- visitors will enjoy all kinds of fairy activities including scavenger hunts, nature walks, and a fairy wand craft with only the nicest fairies around. Real fairies will also make an exciting appearance to lead dances, host a special dress up station, and take photos with guests. Tickets are $10 per person, with children 2 and under free. No advance registration is required. Call (757) 385-5100 or visit www.MuseumsVB.org for more information.


Sat, Feb 13 - Saturday SUN-days at Bells Mill Park, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 424 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake. Observe the heart of our solar system with Back Bay Astronomers during this daytime viewing of our sun. With surface temperatures of about 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit and a diameter of over 100 times that of our earth, the sun dominates our solar system in sheer size, power and mass. Join club members to learn more about our sun and the process for safely viewing the sun and its features. This solar viewing is weather dependant and will be canceled in the event of any cloudy conditions. RSVP required. Free. Contact: Shawn Callahan, (757) 382-1359


Sat, Feb 13 - Dancing Feet and Talking Drums, Chrysler Museum of Art, 11:00 am, 1 Memorial Pl., Norfolk. Atumpan’s Cory and LaQuita Marie Staten will be accompanied by a talented dance corps to blend music, singing and stories in to a captivating form of edutainment. It’s a theatrical, 21st-century version of the West African griot, suitable for the entire family.


Sat, Feb 13 - 2nd Saturday Family Event: Robot Invasion, Hampton History Museum, Drop in anytime between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm for free family fun, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Discover how robots have impacted the lives of Hamptonians over the last 100 years! Build robots from LEGO® robotics kits, learn how to program and control your robot, and make robot-themed Valentine’s Day cards! Sylvan educators will be on hand with fun activities, prizes, and ROBOTS! Families will have a great time building, programming and experimenting with our LEGO® robotics kits. Kids can build a pair of dancing birds or compete with friends to see who can program their robot to kick the most goals. Have a blast learning new STEM skills! Plus, meet Pennie Brown, adjunct with the Center for Gifted Education at the College of William & Mary, who teaches Robotics courses using LEGO® Mindstorms. He will bring a variety of robots that will include remote control, launching projectiles, ground movement, ultrasonic sensing and sounds. 757-727-1610


Sat, Feb 13 - Saturday Soul Food Brunch with a Jazz Twist, Blyden Branch Library, 12:00 pm, 879 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk. African-American History Month Event featuring the Wanda Jackson Trio. Delight in a savory afternoon of food and jazz. Registration is required. (Adults) 757-441-2852


Sat, Feb 13 - Chuckatuck Turkey Shoot, 12 noon every Saturday thru Mar, 1146 Audubon Road, Suffolk. Turkey Shoot every Saturday October through March. Sign up starts at 11 am. 12, 20 and 410, “No Barrel Limits”, Open Sight.  INFO 288-6167 | Shootchuckatuckturkeyshoot@yahoo.com


Sat, Feb 13 - Water Relics: A Movement Performance, Chrysler Museum of Art, 12:30 pm, 1 Memorial Pl., Norfolk. by Megan Thompson and Jenifer Alonzo, draws its inspiration from Greek mythology. When Prometheus warns Pyrrha and Deucalion that Zeus intends to send a great flood to destroy the Earth, they provision a chest containing all the knowledge that humanity will need after the waters recede. Water Relics envisions the Museum as the couple’s ark—its architecture holding all that humanity will need as sea levels rise. Thompson and Alonzo add another layer to the myth, imagining a world where Pyrrha and Deucalion’s people do not die in the flood, but instead evolve to live underwater. Come follow the story as the duo moves from Huber Court to the Hofheimer Porcelain Galleries to the Kaufman Theater—progressing from the shallows to the deep—and becoming immersed in their underwater world. This program is free and open to all.


Sat, Feb 13 - African-American History Month Flim Fest: The Bicycle Corps: America’s Black Army on Wheels, 1:00 pm, Virginia War Museum, 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. In the 1890s, the U.S. Army believed it could replace horses with popular new “safety bicycles."  Testing this theory, the army sent 20 African-American soldiers on a 2,000-mile ride from Fort Missoula, Montana, to St. Louis, Missouri. This program traces the group’s route across the American West through the eyes of two riders: the enthusiastic white officer and a black first sergeant, whose experience guided and motivated the enlisted men. Free with paid admission. http://www.warmuseum.org/index.php


Sat, Feb 13 - All I Want for Valentine’s Day is a Chocolate Factory, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 1:30 - 4:30 pm, 400 High Street, Portsmouth. Take a dip into chocolate!!! Maryann Boho of the Williamsburg Chocolatier will guide participants with easy hands on chocolate dipping techniques to try and taste. Pure delicious chocolate. Cost for participants who want to try making their own confections out of delicious chocolate is $2.00. http://www.portsmouthartcenter.com/events.html


Sat, Feb 13 - Film Screening: "Watermark”, Chrysler Museum of Art, 2:00 pm, 1 Memorial Pl., Norfolk. Our opening weekend celebration for Edward Burtynsky: Water continues with a screening of his award-winning 2013 documentary. The photographer himself will be here to introduce the film. The film is rated PG and admission is free.


Sat, Feb 13 - The Williamsburg Players: A Broadway Romance, An intimate cabaret with Jennifer Lent, 2:00 & 8:00 pm, 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg. You’re invited to get up close as our stage becomes a nightclub lounge. So take a seat for this show featuring multi-talented performer Jennifer Lent, as she weaves songs and stories together with live piano accompaniment by William Neill. With songs Out of My Dreams, Stormy Weather, Maybe This Time, Can’t Help Falling in Love, and music from musicals Sweet Charity, Guys and Dolls and West Side Story, you will not want to miss this cabaret experience. This is a fund raising event presented by the Williamsburg Players. It is not part of the regular WP season and requires a Separate Ticket. https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=61582


Sat, Feb 13 - Deep River: The Marian Anderson Journey, The American Theatre, 2:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. One of the most celebrated singers in the twentieth century, Marian Anderson became an important figure in the struggle for black artists to overcome racial prejudice in the United States. Virginia Opera celebrates Ms. Anderson’s incredible journey with a newly commissioned program about her rise to a preeminent spot among the world’s concert artists in spite of racial attitudes of the times, which she met with courage, grace and determination.


Sat, Feb 13 - “We Stand on Shoulders:” The Tragedy and the Triumph, Slover Library, 3:00 pm, 235 East Plume Street, Norfolk. A Dance Tribute by the Elbert Watson Dance Company. Watson’s piece is a homage to the melding of sacred, hallowed grounds in conjunction with events which shaped and molded the cultural, historical and spiritual fabric of African-Americans in Hampton Roads. (Family)


Sat, Feb 13 - Valentine’s Day Carriage Rides, Peninsula Town Center, 4 - 6:00 pm,  Hampton. Enjoy a free romantic carriage ride through the streets of Peninsula Town Center with your loved one. Rides begin at Marys Park (across from Animare Salon & Spa).  Receive a pink rose upon arrival in the Park’s gazebo.  *While supplies last. Limit one rose per couple.


Sat, Feb 13 - VALENTINE’S HANGAR DANCE: A Swingin’ Night at the MAM, Military Aviation Museum, 6 - 10:00 pm, 1341 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach. The Military Aviation Museum invites you to attend its annual 1940s Valentine’s Hangar Dance, with music by the Terry Chesson Band. Make sure to buy your tickets early before we sell out! http://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/index.html


Sat, Feb 13 - Bees Knees Speakeasy, Harrison Opera House, 7:00 pm, 160 West Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. An evening of music provided by Charles Darden and band, bourbon tasting, dancing, heavy hors d'oeuvres, desserts, coffee, and Monte Carlo games, all included with ticket. Cash bar for wine, beer and mixed drinks. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Virginia Opera. http://www.sevenvenues.com/events/detail/bees-knees-speakeasy


Sat, Feb 13 - 5th Annual Story Slam, to benefit ForKids, Ohef Sholom Temple, 7:00 pm, 530 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. A Derby Queen, a DJ, and a Comedian walked up to a bar…Now in its fifth year, Story Slam, fashioned after NPR’s “The Moth Hour”, features local individuals of Hampton Roads telling personal stories and competing for the 2016 Slammy award. Come be a part of this electric evening full of eclectic talent while helping ForKids break the cycle of family homelessness in Hampton Roads. Tickets include dinner and entertainment. Cash bar available. https://www.facebook.com/events/529243493917280/


Sat, Feb 13 - Tidewater Friends of Acoustic Music: Pete Huttlinger Tribute, Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, 7:30 pm, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. Pete Huttlinger had become widely known as one of the most awe-inspiring acoustic guitar players in the world. Pete Huttlinger died on January 15th. His sudden passing has left the music world stunned. To lose such a gifted musician at such and early age is always hard to understand. Pete was set to perform in Virginia Beach on February 13th 2016 for TFAM and our first reaction was to let everyone know of Pete’s passing and that there wouldn’t be a show. After a day to reflect the TFAM Board of Dirctors has decided to go ahead with the concert turning it into a tribute to Pete. This event will be FREE to attend but TFAM will be asking for donations to help with Pete’s wife Erin with medical bills.


Sat, Feb 13 - New Jack Swing Valentines Bash, Hampton Coliseum, 7:30 pm, 1000 Coliseum Dr., Hampton. New Jack Swing Valentines Bash presents live in concert Teddy Riley & Friends featuring Guy, Blackstreet, Dru Hill, Al B. Sure, Big Bub, Wreckx-N-Effect, Kool Moe Dee and Force MD’s. 757-838-4203 | http://www.hamptoncoliseum.org/events/detail/new-jack-swing-valentines-bash


Sat, Feb 13 - Big Screen Saturday: “Saving Private Ryan”, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, 7:50 pm, 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach. When the smoke clears from the worst of D-Day, Capt. Miller receives orders to lead his platoon into a dangerous zone swarming with Germans to find a low-ranking soldier named James Ryan. Ryan was one of several brothers who went to war, and all the others are now dead. The U.S. top brass believes the Ryan family has suffered enough, and that their remaining son should be brought home safely. Order tickets online or call (757) 385-FISH (3474) for more information. http://www.virginiaaquarium.com/visit/big-screen-saturdays


Sat, Feb 13 - Panties In a Twist at the Wells Theatre, 8:00 pm, 110 East Tazewell St., Norfolk. The biggest show in Hampton Roads is back!!! Panties in a Twist : The All Female Sketch Comedy Show Panties In A Twist is a sketch comedy show written by women… directed by women… and starring women. The Push Comedy Theater has gathered Hampton Roads’ finest and funniest female writers, actresses and comedians for the most kick ass comedy show ever seen!!! This year we are proud to be celebrating the 5th Anniversary of Panties in a Twist. In honor of this momentous occasion, the show will be held at the historic Wells Theater. We can’t stress this enough… GET YOUR TICKETS NOW. http://pushcomedytheater.com/


Sat, Feb 13 - Sexy in Red & Blaq Concert, Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, 8:00 pm, 2410 Wickham Avenue, Newport News. Celebrate Valentine Weekend with “Sexy in Red & Blaq”: a Conert with K'bana Blaq. http://www.downinggross.org/


Sat, Feb 13 - ZEIDERS American Dream Theater: Plan B My Valentine, 9:30 pm, 4573 Bank St, Virginia Beach. Lover or hater of Valentine’s Day? Then come celebrate/hate love with the hottest improv group around. Plan B Improv will fuel your fire with short form games and audience participation that will leave you panting for more and your heart full of laughter. | http://www.americandreamtheater.org/




Sat/Sun, Feb 13/14 - Virginia Beach Coin Show 2016, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach Coin Show at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Contact: John Kolos 757-331-1530




Sat-Mon, Feb 13-15 - President’s Day Weekend/Black History Month, Historic Jamestowne & Yorktown Battlefield, Colonial National Historical Park, Yorktown. Jerome Bridges as Anthony Johnson at Historic Jamestowne and as Windsor Fry at Yorktown Battlefield. (757) 898-2410 | http://www.nps.gov/york/special-events.htm




Sun, Feb 14 - Winter Tram Tours, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1 - 4:30 pm, 4005 Sandpiper Rd., Virginia Beach. Join refuge and park staff for a scenic ride while observing wintering waterfowl and other native wildlife while learning about the history of the area. Tours travel through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, into False Cape State Park and include a one mile hike (round-trip) to the Wash Woods cemetery site. Registration required, call 426-7128. Cost: $8/person. Trams are open air vehicles, Please dress warmly.


Sun, Feb 14 - Alice Tan Ridley, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 3:00 pm, 110 W. Finney Avenue, Suffolk. In just a few short minutes on America’s Got Talent, Alice Tan Ridley boldly made herself known to the world when her phenomenal rendition of the Etta James classic, “At Last”, wowed the judges, blew away the audience, and caused the entire nation to take notice.  Such a captivating performer could only go unnoticed by the masses for so long by staying underground. Alice was one of New York City’s best-kept secrets: a jewel kept hidden deep below the city in the subway platforms. $30/$25. 757.923.2900 | www.suffolkcenter.org


Sun, Feb 14 - An Intimate Evening with Jim Brickman Live in Concert, Harrison Opera House, 7:30 pm, 160 West Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. The best-selling solo pianist of our time is set to wow audiences in 2016! Music lovers will experience the sounds of award-winning hit-maker, pianist and recording artist Jim Brickman as he brings one of the most entertaining and romantic concert events of the year with Jim Brickman Live in Concert. http://www.sevenvenues.com/events/detail/jim-brickman-live-in-concert


Sun, Feb 14 - The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation presents An Evening with the Presidents, Kimball Theatre, 7:30 pm, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. Join presidents Washington, Jefferson and Madison in a discussion about how they as Presidents interacted and negotiated with Congresses of their times. General Admission, $13, Youth, $6.50.




Mon, Feb 15 - MOCA Nights with Special Live Performance of The Wall, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 5 - 9:00 pm, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach. Make it a MOCA Night! See it! Hear it! Speak it! Sing it! Eat it! Drink it! Join us on the third Tuesday of each month, when the Museum is open from 5-9pm with FREE admission. Each MOCA NIGHT offers different experiences for visitors including, Food trucks, Free Admission to Current Exhibitions, open mic, gallery tours led by educators, hands-on art-making, and a cash bar in our Atrium. 5-7 pm Live Entertainment by The Muddy Gems from the Musicians Alliance, 6:30 pm Conversations Gallery Tour, 7 pm Special Live Performance by DEJA of The Wall, 7-9 pm Open Mic in the Atrium. The Musicians Alliance and local band Deja will be hosting a special live performance of The Wall at MOCA starting at 7pm!
TICKETS FOR DEJA PERFORMANCE: http://intheflesh.brownpapertickets.com/




Tue, Feb 16 - 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. Bring your own mat and wear comfortable clothing. Cost: $5 per session for Museum Members, $10 all others. Save your space at reservations.chrysler.org. Sessions will run from 8:45-9:45 am every Tuesday.


Tue, Feb 16 - “The Monster Who Ate My Peas”, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Based on the multi-award winning book written by Danny Schnitzlein and illustrated by Matthew Faulkner, ArtsPower’s newest musical tells the funny and poignant story of a young boy who doesn’t want to eat his peas. When a crafty monster appears underneath his kitchen table, the boy is ready to make a deal with him. If the monster eats his peas, the boy will give the monster any of his possessions. First, it’s the boys’ soccer ball. Then, his bike. But when the monster raises the stakes, will the boy refuse the monster and make the difficult decision to face his own fears?




Wed, Feb 17 - The Thrills, Chills and Spills of Sports Car Racing at Langley Speedway, Hampton History Museum, 12:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Join Chuck Hall, Langley Speedway promotion director, as he recounts the thrills, chills and spills of NASCAR racing at Hampton’s Langley Speedway. Free and open to the public. Bring a bag lunch. We’ll have free dessert for you. 757-727-1610


Wed, Feb 17 - Front Porch Music Series: The Framers, Hampton History Museum, 6-8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Enjoy an evening of home-grown Americana music with the award-winning alt-country group The Framers as part of the Front Porch Music Series. Beer and wine will be available for purchase from La Bodega Hampton. Museum members free, non-members $5, 757-727-1610.


Wed, Feb 17 - “Out of the Box” Emerging Artist Series: 'Gina Dalmas & The Cow Tippin’ Playboys’, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 6 - 9:00 pm, Miller Studio Theatre, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Make your New Year’s resolution to support local artists! The Sandler Center’s “Out of the Box” Emerging Artist Series taking place every Wednesday from January 13 - March 2, 2016 in the Miller Studio. This great after work event is in collaboration with Paul Shugrue from Out of the Box on 89.5 WHRV. It’s the perfect setting to meet-up with co-workers and friends to enjoy a night of music, food, and drinks. Admission is free and kicks off right at 6 until 9 pm. *Live Music begins at 7 pm. *Standing room only.




Wed, Feb 17 thru Feb 27 - ODU Rep: “Memorials to the Missing”, 7:30pm, University Theatre, ODU, Norfolk. A Radio Play Written by Stephen Wyatt, Directed by Konrad Winters. What do we owe to those who lay down their lives for their countries? With finely-nuanced characters, Stephen Wyatt brings to life the deliberations of - and decisions made by - The War Graves Commission. Centered on a fictional address given by Ware at the opening of the Thiepval Memorial, Memorials to the Missing documents his struggle against fierce opposition to have war casualties buried where they fell under uniform headstones with no distinction of faith or rank. https://www.odu.edu/commtheatre/theatre/season




Thu, Feb 18 - 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. Highlights of this windshield tour include Cedar Hill Cemetery, Riddick’s Folly House Museum, Constant’s Wharf, College Court and Suffolk’s Historic Lakeside neighborhood. 757.514.4130


Thu, Feb 18 - Third Thursday, Chrysler Museum of Art, 5 - 10:00 pm, 1 Memorial Pl. Norfolk. At the Museum, we celebrate New Orleans-style. At 6:30 pm, artist Norwood Viviano talks about his statistics-turned-art exhibition now on view in the Glass Projects Space. At 7:30 pm, “laissez les bon temps rouler!” in Huber Court. The Boardwalk Brass Band of Virginia Beach will do the Cajun honors. At the Perry Glass Studio, we proudly present The Walker. California-based glass artists Jerry Kung and Alexander Sarkis Abajian will push, pull, and tug hot glass into an imaginative hybridized creature such as the one shown at right. DJ Doddie will handle the music. Due to standing-room-only Third Thursday crowds, admission tickets are now required for entrance to the Studio. Pick up yours beginning at 6 pm at the Studio on the night of the monthly event. Third Thursday is free for Museum Members and students with current ID, $5 for all others. Cash bar at both locations.


Thu, Feb 18 - Art Crush, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 6 - 7:30 pm, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach. Free with museum admission. MOCA Members FREE / Adults $7.70 / Students/Seniors 65+/military $5.50. Join MOCA staff after hours for an unconventional tour of our current exhibitions. We’ll have drinks, games, and a totally unique experience exploring the galleries…maybe you’ll even learn something?!


Thu, Feb 18 - Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Speaker on the Art of Rodin, Lake Prince Woods, 7:00 pm, 100 Anna Goode Way, Suffolk. Jeffrey Allison, the Paul Mellon Collection Educator at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will present an illustrated lecture on the sculptor Rodin and the art of his time. Free. www.suffolkartleague.org  Then join us for a bus trip to the Virginia Museum to view the Rodin exhibition on March 10. The cost is $25. Visit www.suffolkva.us/parks to register by February 15.


Thu, Feb 18 - Beethoven Festival, TCC Roper Performing Arts Center, 7:30 pm, 340 Granby St., Norfolk. Guest conductor Taeyoung Lee leads a concert featuring VSO musicians Yun Zhang and Rebecca Gilmore Phillips and Sentara’s Music and Medicine resident musician, pianist Prisca Benoît. Beethoven’s daring and rarely performed Triple Concerto features the violin, cello and piano each as soloist, boldly showcasing the virtuosity of each musician. His warmest and perhaps most beloved symphony, the merry and expressive Symphony No. 6, “Pastorale,” fills listeners with happiness and wonder, with each movement mimicking an aspect of pastoral life, from gathering of country folk, to the murmuring brook, to the Shepherd’s song of Thanksgiving.


Thu, Feb 18 - ODU Brass Choir Concert, Chandler Recital Hall, 7:30 pm, Diehn Center for the Performing Arts, ODU, Norfolk. The ODU Brass Choir has been performing continuously since 1972 under the direction of William Bartolotta, and since 2006, directed by Mike Hall. The ensemble performs works written specifically for brass as well as arrangements of choral, orchestral, jazz, pop and show music. Free




Thu, Feb 18 thru Feb 27 - “The Wiz”, at The Ella Fitzgerald Theater, Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, 2410 Wickham Avenue, Newport News. Watch Hampton Road’s most talented actors, dancers and performers bring The Wiz to life, live on stage at the Ella Fitzgerald Theater in Newport News. Join us as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of this Broadway hit with a community performance! http://www.downing-gross.org/


Thu, Feb 18 thru Mar 6 - Smithfield Little Theatre presents “One for the Pot”, 210 N. Church Street, Downtown Smithfield. A highly successful evening’s entertainment, this hilarious farce revolves around a young man, Hickory Wood, who has to prove he is the only child of a former business associate of a rich mill owner in order to receive 10,000 pounds. Unfortunately, his efforts are thwarted and complicated by the arrival of the other claimants, creating some first class and uproariously funny situations. Presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for students. For further information or to purchase tickets call 757.357.7338. | http://www.smithfieldlittletheatre.org/




FARMERS’ MARKETS


Five Points Community Farm Market, 2500 Church Street, Norfolk.
Hours: Thu/Fri 11 am to 7 pm, Sat 9 am to 5 pm, Sun 10 am to 3 pm.
The Five Points Community Farm Market is a project of the Five Points Partnership, a 501-c-3 non-profit formed in 2001. The Partnership is a grass-roots community organization based in the Norview section of Norfolk. The Farm Market began as a community project in 2002 in a vacant lot across from Norview Middle School, with volunteers selling Rodman’s peanuts and 3 small growers offering produce. We have been located on Church Street since May 3, 2008, and we continue to work to bring the city of Norfolk and surrounding cities fresh produce grown by local small farms, and we are always growing. Come on by and check us out! Located in the Farm Market is a unique collective of incubator businesses: Sabrosa Salsas, Seafood Cravers, Kombuchick Tea Bar & Microbrewery, Get Fresh Cafe, Diana Fields Bookstore, Whole-ly Rollers rolls, pies, cookies & more. 757-640-0300


The Virginia Beach Farmers Market, 3640 Dam Neck Road, Virginia Beach.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am to 5 pm, Sat 8:30 am to 4 pm, Sun 10 am to 4 pm.
The Virginia Beach Farmers Market is open year-round and features a variety of agriculturally inspired shops and related businesses that offer seasonal, fresh vegetables and fruit in addition to many other products. An organic grocery, butcher shop, seafood market, dairy and ice cream, florist, candy store, bakery, full-menu restaurant, wild bird store, and home and garden gift stores offer a unique and varied shopping experience. Farmer-to-you seasonal produce allow you to experience some of the best the agriculture community has to offer. Special events are held monthly at the Farmers Market, offering family experiences of the heritage of Agriculture.  Friday evenings from April through October from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. 'country or bluegrass’ music is featured at the Friday Night Hoedowns. There is no admission but a blanket or chair is recommended. 757-385-4388


Every Sat - Shore Drive Farm market, 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


Sat, Feb 13 - Williamsburg Farmers Market, Valentine Market, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, 402 W Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg. The Williamsburg Farmers Market offers an incredible diversity of products, bringing together farmers, plant nurseries, bakers, watermen and a variety of prepared food vendors. Join us at our open-air market in the celebration of local, fresh food and community. The market’s live music and great location in Merchant’s Square, adjacent to Colonial Williamsburg, make it both a local favorite and an attraction for visitors from across the country and around the world.


Sat, Feb 20 - Old Beach Farmers Market (OBFM), Croc’s19th Street Bistro, 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon, 19th St., Virginia Beach. 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. 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. Certified Virginia Green market, encouraging eco-friendly practices. Walk over or ride a bike. Bring a reusable shopping bag. Come discover the taste of fresh, seasonal fare.




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