| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 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 |
| B&N Jr. Weekly Storytimes | Barnes and Noble - Chesapeake | 07/18/09- Ongoing | Chesapeake |
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 |
Blessed Hope Christian Center Walk for ChristPresented by Blessed Hope Christian Center June 9, 2012 This special event includes a one mile walk intended to bring churches and people of all backgrounds and cultures together to develop new bonds and friendships through our mutual love of God. The walk will conclude with a barbeque that is for everyone. | Blessed Hope Christian Center | 06/09/12 | Virginia Beach |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
| Thaddeus Hayes Dance Studio Dedication | Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center | 04/26/09- Ongoing | Newport News |
| Spirituality Book Club | Hampton Roads Center for Spiritual Living | 05/23/12 | Virginia Beach |
| Science of Mind® Community Sunday Celebration Service | Hampton Roads Center for Spiritual Living | 05/27/12 | Virginia Beach |
| Science of Mind® Community Sunday Celebration Service | Hampton Roads Center for Spiritual Living | 06/10/12 | Virginia Beach |
| A Science of Mind® Community Sunday Service | Hampton Roads Center for Spiritual Living | 06/24/12 | Virginia Beach |
Season Finale at Bruton Parish ChurchPresented by Hampton Roads Chamber Players at Bruton Parish Church May 31, 2012 Final Season concert of the Hampton Roads Chamber Players, led by Artistic Director Jorge Aguirre, with some of the areas finest young musicians, including standout violinist Annika Jenkins playing an evening of great chamber music in the landmark Bruton Parish Church in Colonial Williamburg
Pieces include:
J.S. Bach- Partita
J. S. Bach- Violin/Cello Duo
Joseph Haydn- String Quartet
Gioachino Rossini- Sonata in C Major
Louis Spohr- Double... | Hampton Roads Chamber Players | 05/31/12 | Williamsburg |
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 |
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 |
28th Annual Stockley Gardens Spring Arts FestivalPresented by Hope House Foundation at Stockley Gardens Park May 19-May 20, 2012 Hope House Foundation, a non-profit organization that has been providing support services for people with developmental disabilities since 1964, announces the dates for the 28th Annual Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival—May 19-20, 2012, at Stockley Gardens Park in the Ghent section of Norfolk. The park is located on the corner of Stockley Gardens and Olney Road in Norfolk. The hours of the festival, which is free and open to the public, are Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and... | Hope House Foundation | 05/19/12- 05/20/12 | Norfolk |
4th Annual LESC Craft BazaarPresented by Langley Enlisted Spouses Club at Hampton Roads Convention Center June 2, 2012 It's an all day craft and vendor extravaganza! Come out to peruse, shop, eat and support the Langley Enlisted Spouses Club and their efforts to increase morale and foster positive community relations.
We will be located in Exhibit Hall A of the well located and easy to access Hampton Roads Convention Center.
This event is open to the public.
Admission is FREE! Parking is FREE!
A silent raffle will be held, and we will have great prizes from every participating... | Langley Enlisted Spouses Club | 06/02/12 | Hampton |
FREE TRADE & SAILOR’S RIGHTS!Presented by Lightship Portsmouth Museum at Lightship Portsmouth Museum June 2, 2012 Join us as we celebrate the bicentennial of the War of 1812, and learn about the important role of Portsmouth during America’s “Second War of Independence.” Enjoy living history demonstrations, hands-on activities and exhibits exploring the conflict in depth. As with all our First Saturday programs, admission will be FREE to both the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and Lightship Portsmouth! | Lightship Portsmouth Museum | 06/02/12 | Portsmouth |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
36th Annual AT&T Norfolk HarborfestPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park June 8-June 11, 2012 For four memorable days, the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront transforms into an exciting playground for people of all ages. The historic waterfront festival offers a weekend packed with exciting activities on land and sea! Harborfest® includes tall ships and the Parade of Sail, the largest fireworks show on the East Coast, local, regional and national entertainment, family activities, unique and unusual performances, water activities and much more.
Event is free & open to the public | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 06/08/12- 06/11/12 | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
AT&T Finale Fridays featuring House on FirePresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park May 25, 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. | 05/25/12 | Norfolk |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
OpSail 2012 Virginia™ Parade of SailPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park June 8, 2012 The International fleet of tall ships will begin arriving on Thursday, June 7, 2012. They will anchor in Lynnhaven Roads, just north of the John A. Lesner Bridge on the Virginia Beach waterfront. The Parade of Sail will begin at 7AM on the morning of Friday, June 8, 2012. The fleet will parade from the Lynnhaven Roads anchorage through Thimble Shoals Channel, past the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (between Trestles A and B) and past Fort Monroe in Hampton. From there, the ships will move... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 06/08/12 | Norfolk |
OpSail 2012 Virginia™ Military Heritage EncampmentPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. June 8-June 11, 2012 A timeline event commemorating the history of our nation’s military services, OpSail 2012 Virginia™ Military Heritage Encampment will include more than 200 participants in 20 units demonstrating the life of the average Soldier, Sailor, and Marine from colonial days to today’s active duty military. Come out and see the tools, weapons, tactics and camp life from different time periods and watch exciting demonstration on the tactical demonstration field. Walk through... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 06/08/12- 06/11/12 | Norfolk |
John V. Quarstein and Ironclads at North Suffolk Library! Presented by North Suffolk Library at North Suffolk Library June 5, 2012 Join us Tuesday, June 5, 2012 to experience battle on a Ironclad warship! One of the most critical naval conflicts of the Civil War happened right here in Hampton Roads, and remains part of the local culture to this day. Come experience this battle in a whole new way. | North Suffolk Library | 06/05/12 | Suffolk |
Father's Day Crafts at Pembroke Mall!Presented by Pembroke Mall at Pembroke Mall June 9, 2012 Join Pembroke Mall to celebrate Father’s Day! Kids will enjoy creating crafts for Dad on his special day! This event will take place on June 9, 2012 from 11am-1pm in the corridor near the future Target store. | Pembroke Mall | 06/09/12 | Virginia Beach |
Library Exhibition: Churning the WatersPresented by The Mariners' Museum May 4-June 1, 2012 This exhibition serves as an ancillary piece to Abandon Ship, opening May 26th, and will focus on archival items from The Mariners’ Collection. Images from some of the greatest sunken vessels will be exhibited, including the Titanic, USS Monitor- now located in The Mariners’ Museum, and Andrea Doria- an Italian beauty lost frivolousness. Other disasters will comprise of the effects of the Atomic bomb, New York fire, and more!
This exhibition is free and is minutes... | The Mariners' Museum | 05/04/12- 06/01/12 | Newport News |
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 |
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 |