| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Mancala Challenge for YouthPresented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Pearl Bailey Library February 27, 2012 In celebration of Black History Month, youth ages 8-18 can compete in a Mancala Challenge, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 27, at Pearl Bailey Library. The final player to collect the most gems in the round-robin game competition will be declared the winner and receive a Mancala game set. No registration required. For more information, call Pearl Bailey Library at 757-247-8677. | Newport News Public Library System | 02/27/12 | Newport News |
Constitutional Conversations - FederalismPresented by Williamsburg Regional Library at Williamsburg Library Theatre March 1, 2012 Constitutional Conversations, the award-winning series of programs about the Constitution and Bill of Rights, examines the concept of Federalism in the next session of this eight-month long series. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 1 in the Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St. Law students lead the sessions, which feature age-appropriate discussions for students and adults. The workshops are free of charge. For more details visit www.constitutionalconversations.com or... | Williamsburg Regional Library | 03/01/12 | Williamsburg |
| Virginia Queens All-Girl Championship Chess Tournament | Norfolk Initiative for Chess Excellence | 03/02/12 | Norfolk |
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss: A Seussabration!Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library March 2, 2012 Children ages 4-7 can celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a special storytime, games, cupcakes, and more, 10-11 a.m., Friday, March 2, at Main Street Library. Also, Kenya the Klown will create zany and fantastical balloon hats for kids. For ages 4-7. Registration is required and begins Feb. 17 online at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling Main Street Library at 757-591-4858. | Newport News Public Library System | 03/02/12 | Newport News |
| Virginia Queens All-Girl Championship Chess Tournament | Norfolk Initiative for Chess Excellence | 03/03/12 | Norfolk |
7th Annual Maury AuctionPresented by Maury High School Boosters Association at Norfolk Yacht and Country Club March 3, 2012 The seventh Maury Auction will feature Live and Silent Auctions - Entertainment - Hors D'oeuvres - Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks
Auction proceeds benefit all of Maury High School, from student club and academic teams to academic departments and art programs. Last year's auction reflected a net profit of $29,000, which helped provide equipment, supplies and programs not funded by city, state or federal governments. With your help, the boosters can raise even more funds for Maury at the... | Maury High School Boosters Association | 03/03/12 | Norfolk |
Annual Meeting of Virginia Assoc. of Railway Patrons Presented by Virginia Association of Railway Patrons at Williamsburg Community Building March 3, 2012 The Virginia Association of Railway Patrons, a nonprofit volunteer group, is holding its annual meeting on Saturday, March 3, at the Williamsburg Community Building from 11:30 to 4. The meeting is free and open to the public and will feature presentations on rail service in the Hampton Roads area. Visit www.varprail.org for details. | Virginia Association of Railway Patrons | 03/03/12 | Williamsburg |
Friends of the Newport News Public Library BooksalePresented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - West Avenue Library March 3, 2012 Members of the Friends of the Newport News Public Library can shop for great deals at the Friends-Only Booksale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, March 3, at West Avenue Library. Hardcover books are half-price (excludes children’s books), VHS tapes are 10 for $1, and special collections include a large collection of German language fiction. Those who are not members of the Friends group may join or renew their memberships at the door. For more information, please email... | Newport News Public Library System | 03/03/12 | Newport News |
Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library March 1-March 8, 2012 Dr. Phillip Hamilton, associate professor of history at Christopher Newport University, will lead a series of book discussions for adults on the Civil War to commemorate the war’s 150th anniversary. Book discussions will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, March 1 and March 8. Registration is required and is ongoing online at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling Main Street Library at 757-591-4858 | Newport News Public Library System | 03/01/12- 03/08/12 | Newport News |
Teen Tech Week: Geek Out Wii Tournament Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Grissom Library March 8, 2012 Teens ages 12-18 can compete in a Wii Tournament for a chance to win a prize, 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, March 8, at Grissom Library. Teen also can "geek out" and explore safe, teen-friendly websites for sharing creative content. Registration is required beginning Feb. 23 online at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling Grissom Library at 757-369-3190. | Newport News Public Library System | 03/08/12 | Newport News |
Civil War Motor-Coach TourPresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum March 9, 2012 Join local historians John Quarstein and J. Michael Moore for a motor-coach tour of Civil War sites on the Peninsula. Stops include Fortress Monroe, Lee Hall Mansion, Endview Plantation and Gloucester Point, among others. Lunch will be served at the beautiful Boxwood Inn at Lee Hall.
Quarstein was the recipient of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 1993 President’s Award for Historic Preservation Award, and is the author of several books on Virginia history.... | The Mariners' Museum | 03/09/12 | Newport News |
Living History DayPresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum March 9, 2012 Join us as we bring Civil War history to life with events focusing on the famed Battle between ironclads USS Monitor and CSS Virginia. Students will interact with soldiers and sailors, tour the award-winning USS MONITOR Center, play 19th century games, make period crafts, and participate in interactive vignettes, such as Civil War Through Music, A Slave’s Perspective of the War, Sailor vs. Soldier Life, and Uncommon Soldiers! | The Mariners' Museum | 03/09/12 | Newport News |
Ironclad ChefPresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum March 10, 2012 Join us as we host the second annual Ironclad Chef competition. Throughout the day, guests will witness demonstrations of two very unique cooking styles, that of a slave on a plantation and that of a Union cook on the deck of the USS Monitor. The two competitors will discuss their menu choices, ingredients, and cooking styles, giving insight into a world of food preparation before refrigeration, electric ovens, and microwaves. This portion of the Ironclad Chef competition is free for... | The Mariners' Museum | 03/10/12 | Newport News |
40th Anniversary Gala Presented by Parent Child Development Corporation at Van de Boogaard Hall March 17, 2012 This event is a celebration of Parent Child Development Corporation's 40th Anniversary. We are a non profit organization proudly serving the communities of West Point, New Kent, Mathews, Gloucester, Charles City, Middlesex, and King William through education, self-help groups, family support services, and advocacy activities. To acknowledge our 40 years of service we are hosting a 40th Anniversary Gala.
The night will include dinner, with 2 drink tickets, a silent auction and... | Parent Child Development Corporation | 03/17/12 | West Point |
ShamROCK N' ROLLPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. March 17, 2012 ShamROCK ‘N ROLL is your first chance to shake off that cabin fever and spend this St. Patrick's Day at the beautiful outdoor setting of TowneBank Fountain Park on the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. Come and celebrate this Irish holiday with traditional Irish fair, bagpipers, themed specialty adult beverages available for purchase, and much more!! Guests will be green with envy at this St. Patrick's Day celebration.Event is free & open to the public | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 03/17/12 | Norfolk |
Chocoholic's Dream - The Art of ChocolatePresented by Virginia Arts Festival at Norfolk Scope Arena March 24, 2012 Enjoy a chocolate sampling extravaganza featuring local, regional and national chocolatiers, a chocolate bake-off, demonstrations and live entertainment. | Virginia Arts Festival | 03/24/12 | Norfolk |
Caring for Your Loved Ones by Planning for Your DeathPresented by Funeral Consumers Alliance of Tidewater at Great Bridge Baptist Church March 24, 2012 Are you “Good to Go”? Come to this 4-hour workshop and leave with specifics on your rights, options and considerations to complete a plan for your final exit! Join author Karen Jones as she leads us through information and worksheets based on her book Death for Beginners: Your No-Nonsense, Money-Saving Guide to Planning for the Inevitable. With humor and facts and insight, we’ll examine the pros, cons, costs, and how-tos on topics including body disposal, burial,... | Funeral Consumers Alliance of Tidewater | 03/24/12 | Chesapeake |
11th Annual Virginia Peninsula Jewish Film Festival on Merchants SquarePresented by Temple Beth El of Williamsburg at Kimball Theatre November 5, 2011-March 25, 2012 The 11th Annual Virginia Peninsula Jewish Film Festival on Merchants Square showcases a rich and diverse mix of exciting films. Opening night's film on 11/5, The Concert, is followed by a dessert reception at The Old Post Office Atrium. Opening weekend continues on 11/6 with the movie Louder Than a Bomb, which is preceded by a Ben & Jerry's ice cream social. The festival also includes a winter series with films in January,February,and March 2012. | Temple Beth El of Williamsburg | 11/05/11- 03/25/12 | Williamsburg |
3rd Annual Step Up for The Up CenterPresented by The Up Center at Dominion Tower March 25, 2012 On March 25th, hundreds will climb to the top of the Dominion Tower in Norfolk for a good cause. The 3rd Annual Step Up for The Up Center is Hampton Roads' premiere stair climbing competition that challenges participants aged 8 and older to walk or run up Dominion Tower's 25 flights of stairs. Proceeds benefit more than 10,000 people in need in Hampton Roads. | The Up Center | 03/25/12 | Norfolk |
The Art of Chocolate - Virginia Chocolate FestivalPresented by Virginia Arts Festival at Downtown Norfolk March 22-March 25, 2012 From a delicacy for kings to everyone’s favorite treat, from a sacred and revered health food to a modern scientific wonder; the history of chocolate is rich, varied, and never boring. Long before chocolate bars, even before Columbus found the New World, people began their own love affair with the cacao bean. Learn to appreciate chocolate's sophisticated subtleties with its unique flavor notes that will surely captivate your palate…discover The Art of Chocolate.
| Virginia Arts Festival | 03/22/12- 03/25/12 | Norfolk |
Going To Pieces Presented by Blue Skies Art Gallery at Blue Skies Art Gallery February 16-March 29, 2012 Blue Skies Gallery presents, Going To Pieces, a unique show all about patchwork. Cozy up to traditionally pieced calico quilts, and marvel at contemporary art quilts created from unconventional materials like paper and meta and paint!
A reception will be held on February 25th from 5:30-7:30.
| Blue Skies Art Gallery | 02/16/12- 03/29/12 | Hampton |
Spring Craft Bazaar at Cox High SchoolPresented by Frank W. Cox High School Band at Frank W. Cox High School March 31, 2012 The Cox High School Band will be hosting a Spring Craft Bazaar inside the cafeteria There will be over 65 vendors selling handmade items and home decor. A raffle will be going on all day, so plan to shop, eat and enjoy the event! | Frank W. Cox High School Band | 03/31/12 | Virginia Beach |
An Acoustic Evening with SHELBY LYNNEPresented by Tidewater Arts Outreach at Naro Expanded Cinema April 5, 2012 Shelby Lynne to Headline 5th Annual Sea Level Singer/Songwriter Festival to Benefit TAO on April 5th at the Naro in Norfolk.
Shelby Lynne is a genre-defying American singer/ songwriter with 13 albums to her credit. With the critical success and recognition of her 1999 album I Am Shelby Lynne, she was awarded the Best New Artist Grammy Award in 2000. Her high-charting 2008 album Just a Little Lovin’ paid tribute to Dusty Springfield and established Lynne’s talents as a song... | Tidewater Arts Outreach | 04/05/12 | Norfolk |
A Stroll Through Olde TownePresented by Elizabeth River Garden Club at Olde Towne Portsmouth April 21, 2012 "A Stroll Through Olde Towne" features 7 historic homes and gardens in the Olde Towne section of Portsmouth. The homes trace the history of Portsmouth from the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 to the Civil War. In addition to the home tours costumed re-enactors will present vignettes in the garden of the Portsmouth Arts and Cultural Center and musicians will play period music in some of the gardens on the tour route. | Elizabeth River Garden Club | 04/21/12 | Portsmouth |
3rd Annual AT&T Spring Fountain FairPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park April 21, 2012 Spring has sprung at Town Point Park! Festevents invites everyone to celebrate the change in seasons with the 3rd Annual Spring Fountain Fair. We're opening the fountain - so put on your bathing suit, grab a towel and be part of this great family fun day in TowneBank Fountain Park along the downtown Norfolk waterfront. Enjoy free rides, free cotton candy and balloons; good ol' fashion lawn games, relay races, contests, corn hole and more!
Norfolk Festevents will commemorate this... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 04/21/12 | Norfolk |
Steve Harvey's Final Comedy TourPresented by Ted Constant Convocation Center at Ted Constant Convocation Center April 28, 2012 With Special Guest Kier "Junior" Spates
95.7 R&B presents Steve Harvey's Final Comedy Tour on Saturday, April 28th at 8pm. Steve Harvey began doing stand-up comedy in the mid-1980s, which eventually led to a long stint as host of “It's Showtime at the Apollo.” His success as a stand-up comedian led to multiple TV sitcoms, including: “Me and The Boys” , “The Steve Harvey Show” and “Steve Harvey Big Time Challenge”. | Ted Constant Convocation Center | 04/28/12 | Norfolk |
2012 Chesapeake Rubber Duck RacePresented by Children's Health Investment Program (CHIP) April 28, 2012 The 2012 Chesapeake Rubber Duck Race is a free, fun family event with food and games for children of all ages. Come watch us drop 10,000 ducks into the Intracoastal Waterway at Great Bridge and see the ducks race to win their adopted parent a grand prize! All proceeds benefit the Childrens Health Investment Program located in Chesapeake. | Children's Health Investment Program (CHIP) | 04/28/12 | Chesapeake |
Pure Freedom with Dannah GreshPresented by Suburban Christian Church April 29, 2012 This brand new event for moms and teen girls is designed to get communication flowing. It’s three hours of game-show-meets-talk-show interaction. Dannah is a nationally recognized author and speaker and founded the Pure Freedom ministry. | Suburban Christian Church | 04/29/12 | Virginia Beach |
Cinco de MayoPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park May 4, 2012 Come celebrate the Mexican holiday as we kick off the party a day early in Downtown Norfolk along the Elizabeth River! Feast on authentic foods served up at Omar's Fountain Café! Wash it all down with themed specialty adult drinks, including margaritas and frosty beverages, that will be available for purchase. Guests will enjoy the spirit of Cinco De Mayo all night long.
Cinco de Mayo will be the first event in May and promises to jump start a great month of events on the... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 05/04/12 | Norfolk |
Eagle Festival and SymposiumPresented by Norfolk Botanical Garden at Norfolk Botanical Garden May 4-May 6, 2012 Celebrate nature with Norfolk Botanical Garden at Garden's Eagle Festival and Symposium! This spectacular event celebrates and educates 'all things' eagles. The festival hosts 2 major events -- the Eagle Festival and the Eagle Symposium.
Eagle Festival:
Date: May 5, 2012
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: Included with Garden admission
Location: Mayor’s Row
The Eagle Festival includes demonstrations, live animals, booths, arts and crafts with... | Norfolk Botanical Garden | 05/04/12- 05/06/12 | Norfolk |
Whiskers n' Tails-Feathers n' ScalesPresented by Blue Skies Art Gallery at Blue Skies Art Gallery March 30-May 10, 2012 Get ready for Whiskers n' Tails-Feathers n' Scales, a fun show celebrating our love for our four legged and feathered friends...and even those with scales! Please visit Blue Skies Gallery for a special day long event on Saturday, April 7th. Animals from the SPCA, in need of loving permanent homes, will be visiting from 11 am till 4 pm. There will also be raffles for pet portraits in a wide range of mediums. See you there! | Blue Skies Art Gallery | 03/30/12- 05/10/12 | Hampton |
The 6th Annual AT&T Spring Town Point Virginia Wine FestivalPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park May 12, 2012 Festival guests will enjoy a blissful afternoon of sampling a wide selection of Virginia Wines in Town Point Park. The day offers premier wine vintages and live musical performance, in addition to gourmet foods and specialty wares for purchase. All wines presented during the festival are available for purchase by the bottle or the case.
Guests are able to reserve tables and private chalets, purchase individual sampling tickets, general admission tickets, and park-side boater... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 05/12/12 | Norfolk |
11th Annual Safe Harbor AwardsPresented by Children's Harbor May 17, 2012 Children’s Harbor presents its annual Safe Harbor Awards to individuals or organizations making a difference in the lives of Hampton Roads children. Since 1999, more than 90 individuals and 23 organizations have been recognized.
ABOUT CHILDRENS HARBOR: Children's Harbor is a nonprofit United Way agency whose mission is to improve the lives of children and families through comprehensive quality early care and education. Since its founding in 1911, the agency has developed into... | Children's Harbor | 05/17/12 | Norfolk |
11th Annual Virginia Beer Festival In partnership with Virginia Arts FestivalPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. and Virginia Arts Festival at Town Point Park May 19, 2012 Join us in Town Point Park for the 11th Annual Virginia Beer Festival. This is one of the most popular Beer Festivals in the mid-Atlantic Region and promises to be a day full of good beer, good friends, and good fun. Spend the afternoon sampling beer from all over the world. International premium beers, hand crafted domestics and local brews comprise a selection of over 125 tap handles. The event features live music, great food and, of course, great beer.Virginia Beer Festival is produced in... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 05/19/12 | Norfolk |
Run For the DreamPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Colonial Williamsburg May 18-May 20, 2012 Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area will be abuzz with activity from early morning until after dark the weekend of May 18 – 20. From the second annual “Run for the Dream” benefiting An Achievable Dream and the Wounded Warriors program to the ninth annual Drummers Call Weekend, there’s plenty of activity for the entire family to enjoy.
Highlighting the festive weekend of special programs and visiting fifers and drummers, Tony-award-winning actor... | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 05/18/12- 05/20/12 | Williamsburg |
Langley and Gloucester Kennel Club's Annual Dog ShowPresented by Langley Kennel Club at Hampton Roads Convention Center May 25-May 28, 2012 Spectators will have the opportunity to observe breed Conformation competition (similar to dog shows on TV) as well as Rally and Obedience Trials. You will be able to see many different breeds of dogs and be able to talk to groomers, handlers and breeders. Shop at a the vendors booths for some doggie related goodies for your own winner at home. Sorry but dogs not entered in the show are not allowed in the building.
This is an American Kennel Club (AKC) sanctioned show. Each day is... | Langley Kennel Club | 05/25/12- 05/28/12 | Hampton |
OpSail 2012 VirginiaPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park June 1, 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 June... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 06/01/12 | 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 |
Tidewater Quilters Guild Bienniel Quilt ShowPresented by Tidewater Quilters Guild June 22-June 24, 2012 Join us for the TQG biennial quilt show. Take a break from the heat while you peruse member quilts, wearable art, and other quilted items. Enjoy shopping with local and regional vendors and bidding in the silent auction. | Tidewater Quilters Guild | 06/22/12- 06/24/12 | Chesapeake |
23rd Annual AT&T Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food FestivalPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park June 21-June 24, 2012 Norfolk's annual "second line" with New Orleans' special spirit and unique culture takes place Thursday, June 21 - Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Town Point Park on the downtown Norfolk, Virginia waterfront. The 23rd Annual AT&T Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival delivers the heart and soul of Louisiana to visitors of Town Point Park in true Cajun style.
From New Orleans to Norfolk, two stages featuring national recording artists provide musical entertainment for... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 06/21/12- 06/24/12 | 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 |
The 30th Annual Norfolk Jazz FestivalPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park July 20-July 21, 2012 Chill to the sounds of legendary smooth jazz under the stars at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront at the region's longest running outdoor Jazz Festival.
The Norfolk Jazz Festival features local and regional jazz favorites for all to enjoy.
This is a ticketed event. | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 07/20/12- 07/21/12 | 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 |
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 |