| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | B&N Jr. Weekly Storytimes | Barnes and Noble - Chesapeake | 07/18/09- Ongoing | Chesapeake |
| Thaddeus Hayes Dance Studio Dedication | Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center | 04/26/09- Ongoing | Newport News |
The Founding of Newport NewsPresented by Newport News Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library March 12, 2009 - Ongoing The story of the founding of Newport News by the Old Dominion Land Company is fully told in this new history exhibit. The exhibit contains a range of detailed records from the Land Company including photographs, maps, blueprints, documents, and postcards. It also includes a panel on African-American life in Newport News between 1880 and 1930. | Newport News Library System | 03/12/09- Ongoing | Newport News |
Primetime Poetry ShowPresented by Bean There Cafe at Bean There Cafe February 5, 2011 - Ongoing Every Friday Night: Primetime Poetry Show
Open to all poets, spoken word & musical artists alike...come share your latest works with others in the industry. Event is recorded so you can hear a copy and tune in your skills. | Bean There Cafe | 02/05/11- Ongoing | Norfolk |
Daily Glass Demonstrations at the Chrysler Museum Glass StudioPresented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art April 11, 2012 - Ongoing Watch live glass demonstrations in the Chrysler Museum of Art Glass Studio Wednesday through Sunday each week at 12:00 noon, then you can catch afternoon demonstrations at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday of each week. | Chrysler Museum of Art | 04/11/12- Ongoing | Norfolk |
The Muse Jam - 2nd FridayPresented by The Muse Writers Center at The Muse Writers Center November 25, 2011-December 26, 2014 The Muse Jam, 6-11 p.m., the 2nd Friday of each month. Hosted by Matt Hutchinson. Open to all.
Attention all musicians, singers, songwriters, writers, comedians, and improvisers: Join us for an evening where everyone gets to express themselves. We'll alternate between individual-led and collaborative performance, practice at the microphone, and pure unplugged jams. Who's welcome? Anyone from beginners to professionals, whether you like to play an instrument or just listen, sing or be... | The Muse Writers Center | 11/25/11- 12/26/14 | Norfolk |
Writers' Coffee BreakPresented by The Muse Writers Center July 22, 2011-July 25, 2014 Join us every Friday from 10:30 a.m.-Noon at Elliot's Fairgrounds Coffee Shop (806 Baldwin Ave. #2 (at Colley), Ghent, Norfolk) for an informal get-together where area writers and Muse teachers, students, and friends enjoy conversation and camaraderie over a (perhaps much needed) coffee break. Hosted by Jennifer James. Come and join us! | The Muse Writers Center | 07/22/11- 07/25/14 | Norfolk |
Concert In the Courtyard - Free Music SeriesPresented by City of Portsmouth March 2, 2012-March 2, 2013 Enjoy music in the Art Annex from The Herbie D Band with Amy Ferebee. | City of Portsmouth | 03/02/12- 03/02/13 | Portsmouth |
Cities of Lights: Photographs from the Chrysler CollectionPresented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art February 15-December 30, 2012 The energy and vitality of the modern city, with its distinctive architecture and way of life, have long fascinated photographers from Germaine Knull and llse Bing to Jun shiraoka and Abelardo Morell. This focused exhibition explores the urban metropolis as a source of poetic and visual inspiration for photographers across generations and continents. | Chrysler Museum of Art | 02/15/12- 12/30/12 | Norfolk |
Santa's Stocking Old Fashioned Craft BazaarPresented by Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events at Kempsville Recreation Center November 3-November 18, 2012 Now in its 34th year, Santa’s Stocking Old Fashioned Craft Bazaar features two weekends of over 100 different craft vendors. Crafters will be selling unique handmade items, everything from stocking stuffers to fine works of art, all at budget-friendly prices. Plus, bring your children for those classic holiday photos with Santa! Crafter applications available June 1. | Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events | 11/03/12- 11/18/12 | Virginia Beach |
| Discovery Lab: Mad Lab! | Virginia Institute of Marine Science | 10/23/12 | Gloucester |
Sk8r BashPresented by Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events at Mount Trashmore Park October 20, 2012 Drop in on the action during our annual amateur skateboard competition at the 24,000 square foot Mount Trashmore Skate Park. Kickflips, boardslides and indy grabs! Compete in the street course, bowl or the thrilling 14-foot high vert ramp competitions. This contest runs alongside fun activities and rockin’ live music. Registration begins July 16. *Fee required to compete. | Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events | 10/20/12 | Virginia Beach |
Get Fit Virginia BeachPresented by Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events at Mount Trashmore Park October 13, 2012 Rejuvenate your exercise routine with a free outdoor fitness event. Sample the fitness classes Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation offers throughout the year. TRX®, Drums Alive®, Zumba® and much more. Our fitness staff will help you discover what you need to reach your fitness goals. *Age 14 & up | Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events | 10/13/12 | Virginia Beach |
4th Annual AT&T Town Point Brewfest TGIFPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park October 12, 2012 Kick off Friday night right with the 4th Annual AT&T Town Point BrewFest TGIF. Loosen the tie or take off the heels and meet your friends in Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk, Virginia Waterfront on Friday, October 12, 2012 from 5pm-9pm where you can sample a wide variety of fall flavors & Oktoberfest beers from a selection of local, regional, national international breweries. The 4th Annual AT&T Town Point BrewFest TGIF is the perfect way to celebrate the end of the... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 10/12/12 | Norfolk |
An Occasion for the ArtsPresented by An Occasion for the Arts October 6-October 7, 2012 Always the first weekend of October, plan to attend this outdoor art event
- Acquire a piece of fine art from one of 170 juried artists,
- Experience kid-friendly hands-on activities and youth art from area students,
- Enjoy on-going varied, live performances throughout the event for all ages and tastes,
- Savor refreshments from street vendors, the wine & beer fest and at local restaurants | An Occasion for the Arts | 10/06/12- 10/07/12 | Williamsburg |
AT&T Finale Fridays featuring Jesse Chong BandPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park September 28, 2012 Join us for Norfolk's largest outdoor waterfront party in TowneBank Fountain Park at Town Point Park with food, fun & LIVE entertainment on the last Friday of the month!
May 25 - House on Fire
June 29 - Bimini Road
July 27 - The Deloreans
August 31 - Cheap Thrills
September 28 - Jesse Chong Band | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 09/28/12 | Norfolk |
Town Point RibfestPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park September 22, 2012 New this year to the Norfolk Festevents 2012 line up is the Town Point Ribfest. Part of the "Savor the Flavor" Town Point Tasting Series, the inaugural Town Point Ribfest will feature finger-lickin, lip-smackin' good BBQ along with great live music, restaurant competitions and great family fun. | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 09/22/12 | Norfolk |
Jen Callahan "Watercolor"Presented by Blue Skies Art Gallery at Blue Skies Art Gallery August 7-September 18, 2012 Award winning Fine Artist Jen Callahan will show her vibrant eye-catching watercolor and mixed media paintings. Callahan’s bright paintings have an abstract quality to them while reflecting her love and fascination with animals and their movements in nature.
www.jenartwork.com | Blue Skies Art Gallery | 08/07/12- 09/18/12 | Hampton |
The 7th Annual Mid Autumn Moon FestivalPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park September 16, 2012 The 7th Annual Mid Autumn Moon Festival celebrates a tradition dating back thousands of years in many Asian countries honoring a good harvest, youth, families, and community! The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is often compared to America's Thanksgiving tradition, and is a time honored Asian holiday that marks the end of the summer harvest. This festival incorporates a wide range of entertainment and programs that include storytelling, authentic Asian Ceremonial fashion shows, ribbon and dragon... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 09/16/12 | Norfolk |
4th Annual Opera in the Park ConcertPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. and Virginia Opera at Town Point Park September 15, 2012 Join us in Town Point Park as the sun sparkles over the waterfront and the stars of the Virginia Opera fill the air with beautiful music. The 4th Annual Opera in the Park Concert is free and everyone is welcome!
At 6pm the curtains will rise and the melodious sounds of the Virginia Opera will take center stage as beautiful music fills the air along the Elizabeth River.
Wear your Bermudas and flip flops to this family friendly day, and don't forget the lawn chairs and blankets... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 09/15/12 | Norfolk |
Artisans in the ParkPresented by Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events September 8-September 9, 2012 An outdoor arts and crafts festival featuring artisans selling original works of art and fine craft – now in its 37th year! This year’s event will take place in September to avoid the summer heat. Enjoy live stage entertainment, family-themed performers and great food vendors. Applications available February 6. | Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events | 09/08/12- 09/09/12 | Virginia Beach |
5th Annual Books in the ParkPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park September 8, 2012 Books in the Park celebrates the joys of books and the wonders of reading. The 5th Annual Books in the Park will spotlight authors, crafters, local businesses, and entertainers to bring a one-of-a-kind event experience to people of all ages. Whether you have a little one just starting to learn to read or if you are an avid reader, there is something for everyone in the family to do and see. The festival is Free and everyone is welcome. | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 09/08/12 | Norfolk |
Concerts By the LakePresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum June 7-August 31, 2012 Bring a blanket and the children as you enjoy live music, activities, and food and beverages on the front lawn of The Mariners' Museum.
Concerts are:
June 7th Deloreans
June 14th Slapwater
June 21st Rare Mix
June28th Butter
July 5th Slapwater
July 12th Spider Love
July 19th Tidewater Drive
July 26th Slapwater
August 2nd Deloreans
August 9th English Channel
August 23rd Crazy X
August 30th Rhondels
| The Mariners' Museum | 06/07/12- 08/31/12 | Newport News |
AT&T Finale Fridays featuring Cheap Thrills Presented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park August 31, 2012 Join us for Norfolk's largest outdoor waterfront party in TowneBank Fountain Park at Town Point Park with food, fun & LIVE entertainment on the last Friday of the month!
May 25 - House on Fire
June 29 - Bimini Road
July 27 - The Deloreans
August 31 - Cheap Thrills
September 28 - Jesse Chong Band | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 08/31/12 | Norfolk |
12th Annual AT&T Norfolk Latino FestivalPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park August 25, 2012 The sun goes down, the stars come out, and the largest outdoor dance floor in Hampton Roads heats up at the 12th Annual AT&T Norfolk Latino Festival on Saturday, August 25, 2012, 5pm-10pm. The festival, coordinated by artisitic director Carlos Munoz and Norfolk Festevents, is FREE and everyone is welcome!
This year's festival hosts national headliner Susie Hansen Latin Band. Popular in the LA Scene, violinist Susie Hansen and her band are celebrating their twentieth anniversary as... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 08/25/12 | Norfolk |
SWAP MEET! Selden Arcade in Downtown Norfolk!Presented by The Selden Arcade at The Selden Arcade March 24-August 25, 2012 Join us May 26th for another Saturday Selden Swap! Artists and crafters are invited to sell original handmade items in the arcade, no license required! Tables available first come, first serve (wall space too)! Bring any items you have that you would like to trade for something else. Donations will be made to Hope House. If selling anything other than artwork/crafts you will need a Special Event License available that day for $50 or through the Commissioner of Revenue (good for the year, one... | The Selden Arcade | 03/24/12- 08/25/12 | Norfolk |
Discovery Lab - Streams to Sea: WatershedsPresented by Virginia Institute of Marine Science August 21, 2012 Join May Sligh of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation to learn what a watershed is, how pollutants and nutrients end up in the Bay, and what you can do to help. | Virginia Institute of Marine Science | 08/21/12 | Gloucester |
| Beach Bash | Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events | 08/17/12 | Virginia Beach |
Crab Pickin' at the PointPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park August 10, 2012 TGIF, Norfolk's largest outdoor waterfront party, enhances the evening with bushels of fun! A crab pickin', finger-licking, beer drinking great time! We will be serving up locally caught Chesapeake Bay Blue Crabs fresh from the mouth of the Elizabeth River. Wash it all down with a frosty beverage from Omar's Café.
Admission: Free & Open to the Public
Special Note: Lawn Chairs and blankets are welcome. Coolers, food and soft drinks are permitted. No Alcohol or glass... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 08/10/12 | Norfolk |
Out of the BoxPresented by Blue Skies Art Gallery at Blue Skies Art Gallery June 27-August 5, 2012 Member artists show us their hidden talents by creating art in a completely different medium.
A reception and “reveal” will be held on June 30th from 5:30-7:30. | Blue Skies Art Gallery | 06/27/12- 08/05/12 | Hampton |
Mathews Art Gallery Trunk ShowPresented by Blue Skies Art Gallery at Blue Skies Art Gallery June 27-August 5, 2012 Blue Skies Gallery will feature the works of Mathews Art Gallery. Mathews Art Gallery, founded in the 1960s, boasts more
than 50 local artists and craftspeople who specialize in oil, watercolor, and acrylic painting, wood carving, pottery, glass, jewelry, fabric, and scrimshaw.
www.mathewsartgallery.org
| Blue Skies Art Gallery | 06/27/12- 08/05/12 | Hampton |
Theater In the ParkPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. and Virginia Stage Company at Town Point Park July 28, 2012 Theater In the Park
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Time TBD
Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront
Free & Open to the Public
The Town Point Park Performing Arts Series continues this season boasting three performances to include the OpSail 2012 VirginiaTM Opening Night Gala with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Theater in the Park with the Virginia Stage Company, and Virginia Opera's 4th Annual Opera in the Park. | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 07/28/12 | Norfolk |
AT&T Finale Fridays featuring The DeloreansPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park July 27, 2012 Join us for Norfolk's largest outdoor waterfront party in TowneBank Fountain Park at Town Point Park with food, fun & LIVE entertainment on the last Friday of the month!
May 25 - House on Fire
June 29 - Bimini Road
July 27 - The Deloreans
August 31 - Cheap Thrills
September 28 - Jesse Chong Band | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 07/27/12 | Norfolk |
| Latin Festival | Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events | 07/20/12 | Virginia Beach |
| Discovery Lab - Fish of the York River | Virginia Institute of Marine Science | 07/17/12 | Gloucester |
30 Americans Exhibition at the Chrysler Museum of ArtPresented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art March 16-July 15, 2012 This spring, the Chrysler Museum introduces Hampton Roads to 30 Americans, an exhibition of intriguing contemporary art by internationally acclaimed artists who are African-American. From Robert Colescott and Jean-Michael Basquiat to Kehinde Wiley and Mickalene Thomas, 30 Americans surveys some of the most significant artistic contributions of the past three decades.
This show brings together 75 works by 31 artists to include paintings, sculpture, photographs and videos. | Chrysler Museum of Art | 03/16/12- 07/15/12 | Norfolk |
AT&T Summer BrewFest TGIFPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park July 13, 2012 Kick off Friday night right with AT&T Summer BrewFest TGIF. Loosen the tie or take off the heels and meet your friends in TowneBank Fountain Park at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk, Virginia Waterfront on Friday, July 13 from 5pm-9pm where you can sample a wide variety of summer beers from a selection of local, regional, national international breweries.
AT&T Summer BrewFest TGIF is the perfect way to celebrate the end of the work week with an extended happy... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 07/13/12 | Norfolk |
2nd Annual AT&T Reggae SolsticePresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park July 7, 2012 This cultural celebration brings dance and music listening together to create a peaceful and positive atmosphere along the Elizabeth River. The AT&T Reggae Solstice is free and open to the public and promises to be the perfect way to celebrate the summer.
Come celebrate the return of AT&T Reggae Solstice as the peaceful sounds of reggae music fill the air. The festivities will begin at 5pm and go until 10pm, Saturday, July 7. Admission is FREE and open to the public. Food and... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 07/07/12 | Norfolk |
The 30th Annual AT&T Fourth of July Great American Picnic & FireworksPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park July 4, 2012 Leave the grilling to us on the 4th of July and bring your family and friends down to Town Point Park from 5pm-10pm! Guests can feast on traditional All American Fare, including hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue, seafood, buttered corn on the cob, juicy watermelon, lemonade... with all the fixin's and much more!
Relax on the lawn and enjoy patriotic sounds by United States Army Training and Doctrine Command Band. Then watch as the sky lights up with the fireworks display at 9:30pm! | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 07/04/12 | Norfolk |
| July 4th Celebration | Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events | 07/04/12 | Virginia Beach |
Local Authors’ Day at Main Street LibraryPresented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library June 30, 2012 Library patrons may meet local published and self-published authors, 2-5 p.m., Saturday, June 30, at Main Street Library. Authors will be available to speak with patrons, sell copies of their work and sign books. No registration required. For more information, please contact Main Street Library at 757-591-4858. | Newport News Public Library System | 06/30/12 | Newport News |
| VBS 2012 Amazin Wonders Aviation - Encountering God's Awesome Power | Virginia Beach Beacon Baptist Church | 06/25/12- 06/29/12 | Virginia Beach |
AT&T Finale Fridays featuring Bimini RoadPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park June 29, 2012 Join us for Norfolk's largest outdoor waterfront party in TowneBank Fountain Park at Town Point Park with food, fun & LIVE entertainment on the last Friday of the month!
May 25 - House on Fire
June 29 - Bimini Road
July 27 - The Deloreans
August 31 - Cheap Thrills
September 28 - Jesse Chong Band | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 06/29/12 | Norfolk |
Hampton Fashionistas Wearable Art ShowPresented by Blue Skies Art Gallery at Blue Skies Art Gallery May 11-June 26, 2012 All month we'll feature artisan made clothing, jewelry & accessories.
Fashion Show Event!
Saturday May 12th, 6:30-9pm
Featuring the fashions of Blue Skies artists along with two local boutiques:
Crickets
40 Wine Street, Hampton
&
Boutique She-She
22 S King St, Hampton
fash-uh-nee-stuh:
real fashionistas don't believe in trends....
they have a natural flair for combining both current... | Blue Skies Art Gallery | 05/11/12- 06/26/12 | Hampton |
| A Science of Mind® Community Sunday Service | Hampton Roads Center for Spiritual Living | 06/24/12 | Virginia Beach |
| Discovery Lab - Ocean Chemistry and Acidification | Virginia Institute of Marine Science | 06/19/12 | Gloucester |
Heritage Day: Main Street Baptist Gospel ChoirPresented by Historic St. Luke's Church at Historic St. Luke's Church June 17, 2012 Celebrate our community heritage with two days of events at Historic St. Luke’s Church. Heritage Day - June 16& 17. Sunday, June 17 at 3:00 pm the Main Street Baptist Gospel Choir will perform a concert of spirituals and Gospel music. Come early to ensure a seat. | Historic St. Luke's Church | 06/17/12 | Smithfield |
Heritage Day at Historic St. Luke'sPresented by Historic St. Luke's Church at Historic St. Luke's Church June 16, 2012 Celebrate our community heritage with two days of events at Historic St. Luke’s Church. Heritage Day - June 16 - will feature history told through stories, writings, quilts, colonial court, land ownership, music, food, and our flora and fauna environment. Come tour “Old Brick” and hear its history. Sunday, June 17 at 3:00 pm the Main Street Baptist Gospel Choir will perform a concert of spirituals and Gospel music. Come early to ensure a seat. | Historic St. Luke's Church | 06/16/12 | Smithfield |
Lecture Series: Bill Hellswarth's "Sealab"Presented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum June 13, 2012 Join The Mariners’ Museum in welcoming award-winning journalist Ben Hellwarth on Wednesday, June 13, as he speak on Sealab’s exciting story and his new book, Sealab: America’s Forgotten Quest to Live and Work on the Ocean Floor, called a “must read” by maritime adventurer Dr. Robert Ballard.
October 1957, the Soviet Union shatters the perception of the United States as the technological superpower with the launch of Sputnik 1. The small satellite... | The Mariners' Museum | 06/13/12 | Newport News |
OpSail 2012 VirginiaPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park June 1-June 12, 2012 On the horizon lies a historic American milestone, an extraordinary occasion for the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia...the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, the writing of the Star Spangled Banner, planned together with the spectacle of OpSail 2012. OpSail 2012 Virginia® is a collaboration between Operation Sail Inc. (OpSail) national, the United States Navy, Norfolk Festevents, and hundreds of national, state and local organizations.
From... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 06/01/12- 06/12/12 | Norfolk |