11 September 2025

October 2025 Norfolk Event Guide

Don’t miss out on Norfolk’s best events this October. The city is filled with eclectic festivals, live music events, outdoor activities and more!

ghent farmers market

First and Third Fridays
Blair Middle School

Support sustainability by shopping at the Ghent Farmers Market. Local produce, fewer travel miles, and eco-friendly choices.

Dance the night away with DJ sets, circus performances, and a monster costume contest for all those who love to dress up and are inspired by the mystery of… what lies beneath. Just in time to celebrate a gifted and versatile maker, Tapio Wirkkala, whose exhibition will be on view at the Museum, Lagoon celebrates his belief that “all materials have their own unwritten laws…” Join this amazing conglomeration of contemporary artists, pop-up installations, creative collaboration, and our community’s wonderful waterways.

Virginia Children’s Festival

Oct. 4, 2025
Town Point Park

The 757’s most exciting family festival, the Virginia Children’s Festival presented by Sentara Health Plans on Saturday, October 4, 2025 features more than 100 fun, creative, and interactive activities, including hands-on workshops, cultural experiences, military demonstrations, costumed characters, storytelling, musical performances, dance lessons, and much more! The festival is designed with children 10 and younger in mind.

UFC 320 Watch Party at Waterside

Oct. 4, 2025
Waterside District

The UFC heads to Las Vegas for UFC 320 as the T-Mobile arena hosts the Ultimate Fighting Championship between Ankalaev and Pereira. Watch live on the Market’s big screen with food, drinks & the crew. No charge, 21+

Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy, More

Oct. 4, 2025
Chrysler Hall

Featuring pianist and Navy pilot Alex Beyer, Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy is an uplifting and familiar predecessor, in both melody and message, to his Ode to Joy, uniting virtuosic piano writing with chorus, vocal soloists, and orchestra. Sibelius’s heroic Second Symphony has been described as a moving depiction of Finland’s struggle for independence from Russia at the start of the 20th century.

Art at the Attucks: ‘What We Ask of Flesh’

Oct. 10, 2025
Attucks Theatre

In this work, the artists’ bodies become instruments that question, connect, and dismantle the tangible and intangible histories present within a human life. Inspired by Remica Bingham-Risher’s poetry and the caregiver’s journey through Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, the navigation of grief, and the redemption of joy, Brown and her company explore the tapestry between our internal and external realities. Set to live music, five movement artists assisted by media projection, lights, and garments of art take the audience on a journey of truth and triumph.

The Addams Family

Oct. 10, 2025
The Historic Wells Theatre

A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

Fleet Fest 2025

Oct. 11, 2025
Naval Station Norfolk

Held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Naval Station Norfolk, this free and open-to-the-public event is your exclusive opportunity to step aboard U.S. Navy ships, meet Sailors, and experience life in the fleet firsthand. Enjoy live music, savor delicious eats from local food truck, watch thrilling military demonstrations. Celebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States Navy, as well.

Jo Koy – Just Being Koy Tour

Oct. 11, 2025
Chartway Arena

As one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians, Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing in a Las Vegas coffee house. Jo’s uniquely relatable comedy pulls inspiration from his colorful family that has reached all kinds of people and has translated into sold-out arenas around the world.

Blues Traveler

Oct. 12, 2025
The NorVa

Over an illustrious career Blues Traveler has played over 2,000 live shows in front of more than 30 million people, and, in “Run-Around,” had the longest-charting radio single in Billboard history, which earned them a Grammy® for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Their movie credits include Blues Brothers 2000, Kingpin, Wildflowers and others. A television favorite, they have been featured on Saturday Night Live, Austin City Limits, VH1’s Behind the Music and they have the record for the most appearances of any artist on The Late Show with David Letterman. Blues Traveler’s latest effort, 2021’s Traveler’s Blues, is nominated for a Grammy in the category of “Best Traditional Blues Album,” bringing their 35+ year journey full circle.

Nurse John: The Short Staffed Tour

Oct. 12, 2025
Chrysler Hall

John Dela Cruz’s (a.k.a Nurse John’s) comedy is like talking to your work bestie; you trauma dump, cry, scream, and laugh together through all the high and the lows of working in the service industry. It’s the feeling of relatability and instant relief that you are not crazy from experiencing all the roller coaster of emotions working short staffed while being underpaid, undervalued, and underappreciated. His relatable humor helped him garner over 12 million besties & followers across the globe and growing each day in all his social media platforms. John also hosts ‘I Beg Your Pardon’; one of the top comedy podcasts in North America that currently has 3 million downloads and serves as a weekly therapy for many.

Wheatus at the Annex

Oct. 14, 2025
The Annex

The band behind the hit “Teenage Dirtbag” with its catchy chorus will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a show at Norfolk’s The Annex on Church St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m.

Tenth Annual NEON Festival

Oct. 16-17, 2025
NEON District

Presented by Arts Alliance and PRA Group, this free festival welcomes everyone to experience the NEON District through art exhibitions, local and regional performances, mural tours and programming unique to Norfolk’s first arts neighborhood. The 2025 celebration includes 10 For 10 Public Art Reveal, curated events by 757 producers and art-makers, Glass After Dark, live demos, make and takes, live music and more.

Everclear

Oct. 17, 2025
The NorVa

The Portland, Oregon-based group that saw hits with “Santa Monica,” “Father of Mine: and “I Will Buy You a New Life” returns to Norfolk to perform at the NorVa on Oct. 17.

Josh Johnson: the Flowers Tour

Oct. 18, 2025
Chrysler Hall

As a stand-up, Johnson headlines theaters, clubs, colleges, and festivals around the world. He is also a prolific writer and performer who puts out weekly stand up sets on his YouTube channel and is best known for his correspondent gig on “The Daily Show.” This year alone, Josh has released over 24 hours of stand up, and the content on his YouTube channel has been viewed over 140 million times by people all over the world.

Virginia Arts Festival: Attucks Jazz Series with Joel Ross

Oct. 18, 2025
Attucks Theatre

Critically acclaimed vibraphonist Joel Ross brings a sound DownBeat hails as “lush, high-powered and full of luminous energy.” A Blue Note Artist, Ross has changed the conversation around vibes, incorporating the instrument’s unique sound in new ways.

Town point Virginia Fall Wine Festival

Oct. 18-19, 2025
Town Point Park

Year after year, the Fall Town Point Virginia Wine Festival is one of Hampton Roads’ most anticipated wine festivals of the fall season. This year, the Fall Wine Festival takes places on Saturday & Sunday, October 18 & 19, 2025 at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. Wine Enthusiast Magazine named Virginia one of the 10 best wine travel destinations in the world and the Fall Town Point Virginia Wine Festival encapsulates this recognition in grand fashion with more than 25 of the Commonwealth’s top wineries showcasing over 200 fine wines.

Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival

Oct. 18-19, 2025
Stockley Gardens, Ghent

Since 1984 Hope House Foundation has hosted the Stockley Gardens Arts Festival, a two-day event featuring over 125 artists from across the U.S. and overseas to participate and showcase their art in a variety of mediums, including photography, pottery, sculpture, painting, mixed media and jewelry. Stockley Gardens Park offers the festival a distinctive atmosphere with its peaceful garden setting in the heart of the historic district in Ghent, Norfolk. The festival is free and open to the public and attracts thousands of people who enjoy the art, live music, an array of food and the community atmosphere of the event held in the spring and fall each year. Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of art, music, and community.

Masquerade in Ghent

Oct. 24, 2025
Colley Ave.

Enjoy a costume contest, live music, kids activities and adult beverages in a street carnival atmosphere on Colley Ave. in Ghent. Prizes awarded for best costumes.

Admirals Hockey Returns!

Oct. 24-25, 2025
Scope Arena

Norfolk’s ECHL hockey team the Norfolk Admirals kick off the 2025-26 season with two games against the Worcester Railers Oct. 24-25 at Scope Arena.

11 September 2025

VAF’s Attucks Jazz Series Offers Nightclub Experience in Historic Theater

Virginia Arts Festival’s Attucks Jazz Series transforms Norfolk’s historic Attucks Theatre into an intimate jazz club, complete with cabaret tables, lighting and an impressive sound system.

“The concept behind this is to create a jazz club atmosphere,” says John Toomey, music director of the series. “It is an intimate setting with about 120 people at small tables, similar to a club, if you went into New York. They provide a beautiful grand piano and a sound system. There are lights, so everything is spot on.”

Toomey and bassist Jimmy Masters collaborate each year on artist selection, bringing some of the finest jazz musicians in the world to Norfolk.

“Jimmy…is pretty much at every concert and he and I work together every year to kind of think about who would we like to bring in. And then I start to reach out to them and see if we can work out a schedule with the dates available to make it happen,” Toomey explains. The result is a lineup of artists who regularly appear in top clubs and festivals worldwide, each offering something distinct for audiences.

The 2025–2026 season opens Sept. 20 with saxophonist Jaleel Shaw, a DownBeat Critics Poll winner known for his muscular tone and original compositions. “He’s an amazing saxophonist,” Toomey says. “He also writes his own compositions and that can be kind of different than playing standards, so we’ll be doing a bit of both.”

On Oct. 18, vibraphonist Joel Ross takes the stage. DownBeat has described his sound as “lush, high-powered and full of luminous energy.” Toomey calls Ross “really a strong force on vibes. Very excited. Yeah, he’s super strong.”

Clarinetist Ken Peplowski, often described as one of the finest living clarinetists, returns to the Attucks on Nov. 15. Toomey praised his artistry: “Ken Peplowski…extraordinary and also a very good saxophonist, just a beautiful player, and more traditional and straight ahead. He’s a great artist, also very, very funny too.”

The new year brings saxophonist Joel Frahm on Jan. 17, 2026. Known for his versatility and work alongside greats like Betty Carter and Brad Mehldau, Frahm has, as Toomey puts it, “been on the scene for decades…He’s so good. He’s been all over the place.”

Vocalist René Marie returns to the Attucks Jazz Club on Feb. 7. “She is rather well known, and I toured with her and was in her band for two years,” Toomey said. “I recorded with her in the cast in New York, so it’ll be kind of like a little bit of a homecoming for being in the city and music.”

The season concludes March 14 with vocalist Anaïs Reno, whose career is quickly ascending. “She is a very young but extremely successful jazz vocalist that I met at the Jazz Vocal Summit this summer,” Toomey said. “She just played at Dizzy’s. She’s been overseas recently. Very, very beautiful voice and kind of represents some of the younger artists that are coming up on the scene right now and doing quite well.”

Beyond the concerts, many of these artists also give masterclasses at Old Dominion University’s F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music, where Toomey teaches jazz studies. “It is called a masterclass and it involves student involvement,” he said. “They’ll give them immediate feedback… and it’s a nice way for people in the community to find out a little bit more about this artist before we actually present the concert on Saturday night.”

Toomey noted that nearly every show sells out well in advance. “Get your tickets early,” he advised. “I can just guarantee them that every artist coming in has something unique and special to offer. I’ve never had an unsatisfied customer. At the end of all these, it’s usually a standing ovation and people come up saying, ‘That was the best one.’ And then we’ll do another one.”

Purchase tickets for any of the upcoming shows here.

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27 August 2025

Workouts Find New Heights at Latitude Climbing + Fitness

Hidden away in an industrial corner just a stone’s throw from Ghent and Church Street, Latitude Climbing + Fitness is deceptive at first. The building dates back to the 1920s, but once you’re inside, you find a bright, open space filled with towering walls, bold color-coded climbing routes and lots of activity.

“This is our Norfolk location built 2018,” says Colin Foley, Latitude’s social media and event manager. “This came from essentially wanting to make a modern space for climbers in the area to have more amenities than just climbing, such as fitness, family stuff … and then we have yoga.”

Norfolk itself may not be a climbing mecca, but Latitude, which also features locations in Virginia Beach and Hampton, looks to fill the gap for climbers who can’t access the state’s big walls several hours to the west. It’s also a fantastic place to socialize and meet new folks with shared interests.

First-timers are greeted at the front desk and shown the ropes — literally and figuratively. “We show them the lay of the land,” Foley says. “The grading is essentially, how difficult is it to get it from the start of a route to the top of the route. Our color coordination starts at red being the easiest, black being the hardest… It’s more inclusive to get the people on the climbs.”

New climbers learn how to start a route, move upward, and (this one’s important) how to land safely.

First-timers can opt for a simple day pass, or book a first-time package with a climbing instructor for more hands-on guidance. “You can get more into that technical (stuff), where an instructor would say, “hey, maybe just shift your hips this way or keep your elbows straight,” Foley says.

Latitude’s programming attracts a wide range of people, from those with climbing experience to those just curious about the sport.

As for the target audience? “I’d say any adventurous person looking to just move around, and honestly, people that want to think,” Foley says. “This is an awesome problem-solving sport and community.”

Latitude’s Norfolk facility is ADA-compliant and offers student discounts, scholarships and outreach programs to make climbing accessible to all.

Memberships are designed with variety in mind. “One membership gets you unlimited climbing, unlimited yoga, unlimited fitness classes. All inclusive holistic fitness, hence the name Latitude Climbing + Fitness.” And if you decide to join after your first visit, there’s a perk: “That day pass gets reimbursed and then we just roll kick it off into your membership.”

With its mix of serious training and casual community, Latitude is as much about connection as it is about climbing. “At the end of the day, this is indoor rock climbing… it’s just the mode for practice so that when the real deal happens, you’re good to go.”

If You Visit

Where: 1830 Lindsay Ave., Norfolk, VA

Day pass cost: adult $26; student (with ID): $23; youth (17 and under): $17

Details: Walk-ins welcome for day passes. Instruction packages can be booked online in advance

Gear: Rental shoes, chalk, and other equipment available on site. Option to buy gear after your trial period

First-Timer Tips: Arrive early to check in at the front desk. Staff will explain the color-coded grading system (red = easiest, black = hardest) and how to climb and land safely. You can upgrade to a first-time package with an instructor for extra guidance. Wear athletic clothing you can move in.

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22 August 2025

Ankerson Recalls Storied Life in New Memoir

How do you set out to tell the story of a rich, well-lived life? When you’re Jack Ankerson, you start at the beginning, of course. As the former voice of the Norfolk Tides, original General Manager of the San Antonio Spurs and one-time practice quarterback for an NFL team, you might as well tell it in order because each story becomes more fascinating than the last.

And that’s exactly what Ankerson has done in his new memoir, Jack of All Sports: An Ordinary Man with an Extraordinary Life, which recently hit shelves.

Wisconsin Days

If you listen closely to Ankerson’s deep, booming voice, you can hear a touch of his hometown, Neenah, Wisconsin. As a young man, he quickly became an all-conference triple threat in football, tennis and basketball.

He then moved on and played three sports at Ripon College, which Anderson describes as “unheard of.” It was basketball and tennis that brought him to Ripon (he was an All-American) but football is what got him drafted as a practice quarterback with the then-St. Louis Cardinals. If his schedule wasn’t full enough, he commanded a corps of cadets in college before nearly pivoting to a full-time military career.

“A general said, ‘Lieutenant, how about coming with me to Korea?’ I said, ‘But I’ve got to go back to football.’”

Although his time in the NFL was short, he was ready for a new adventure.

A Fortuitous Meeting

Having moved from the gridiron to a corporate sales job, he found himself sitting next to a perfect stranger on a cross-country flight. The stranger, it turns out, was Mike Storen who left his mark on the American Basketball Association (later the NBA) as an executive. After a year of back-and-forth talks, Storen convinced Ankerson to work in the front office of the Kentucky Colonels. A short time later, Ankerson was hired as the first GM of the San Antonio Spurs.

“I was probably the only employee when they got started in San Antonio,” he says.

He helped choose the Spurs’ black and silver color scheme while commuting between Louisville and Texas. He helped name the team. He hired staff, scouted talent and ran the business side. In his words, he did everything but sweep the floors.

The fateful meeting with Storen still resonates with Ankerson a half-century later.

“Isn’t it funny how one little thing—hopping on that flight—can change everything?

The Voice of the Tides (and the Monarchs)

Ankerson’s next move brought he and his wife, Ellie, to Norfolk as the new GM of the Virginia Squires. When that career had run its course, a call from an old friend took him in yet another new direction.

Norfolk Tides GM Dave Rosenfield asked Ankerson to fill in as the in-stadium PA announcer in 1987. Though he’d dabbled in radio before, he wasn’t sure whether to take the job.

“I never thought about that,” he said. But Rosenfield insisted: “With your voice? Do it for a year.”

One year became seven, and the Tides moved to Harbor Park. Then came more radio, and Old Dominion, where he voiced men’s and women’s basketball, football, soccer and baseball. If it involved competition, Ankerson called it.

The Book

When Ankerson took a step back from his announcing duties in early 2025, he set out to put all the details of these memories onto the page. It began with a series of Thursday morning conversations with co-author Tess Robinson, who suggested they divide the book into innings rather than chapters.

The result is an engaging, breezy read that covers 83 years of amazing stories.

“Everybody says they enjoy it,” he says. “The reading is good. The pictures are all good, and it’s easy reading.”

Today, Ankerson is still quick, still sharp and deeply engaged in the community of Norfolk.

“People say, ‘There’s no way you’re 83.’ I love hearing that. There’s a lot to do with staying totally involved. It’s just having a purpose.”

But it’s his family that keeps him young.

“My oldest daughter was a two-time soccer All-American, my youngest played three sports in high school, two in college… she’s still playing volleyball at 52.”

Needless to say, the Ankerson family is happy to carry on their father’s legacy of excelling in whatever they take on. And Jack couldn’t be prouder.

Jack of All Sports is available on Amazon, local bookstores and at the Mermaid Market at 232 E. Main St. in Norfolk.

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14 August 2025

Broadway in Norfolk's 2025/26 Season Opens Sept. 2

Nederlander National Markets and SevenVenues are delighted to announce the lineup for the 2025-2026 Broadway in Norfolk season at Chrysler Hall featuring weeklong engagements of six hit musicals, including five Norfolk debuts.

Season ticket packages are on sale now at BroadwayinNorfolk.com. Current subscribers can renew their seats, and new subscribers can purchase season tickets at this time. On-sale dates for individual tickets will be announced as each performance approaches. Group sales opportunities are available for select shows.

The season kicks off in September with A BEAUTIFUL NOISE. Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is the untold true story of a Brooklyn kid who became a chart-busting, show-stopping, award-winning American icon. Direct from Broadway, THE WIZ, the Tony Award®-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm, is back and coming to Chrysler Hall in November. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary

world. Broadway’s most fun hit musical, & JULIET, closes out the year in December. Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & JULIET asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way. The season continues into the new year with another Norfolk debut in February – SHUCKED. SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy about an unlikely hero, a lovable con man, and an a-maize-ing battle for the heart & soil of Cob County. MRS. DOUBTFIRE makes its Norfolk debut in March. Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Chrysler Hall in “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, it’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now” (Chicago Tribune) – one that proves we’re better together. More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney’s THE LION KING, and now you can, too, when Norfolk’s best-loved musical returns to Chrysler Hall in April. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.

Performance Dates:

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: September 2 – 7, 2025 ~ 8 performances

THE WIZ: November 4 – 9, 2025 ~ 8 performances

& JULIET: December 3 – 7, 2025 ~ 8 performances

SHUCKED: February 3 – 8, 2026 ~ 8 performances

MRS. DOUBTFIRE: March 31 – April 5, 2026 ~ 8 performances

DISNEY’S THE LION KING: April 30 – May 17, 2026 ~ 23 performances

Packages start as low as $311 for six shows. For additional package information, visit BroadwayinNorfolk.com. Patrons can contact the Broadway in Norfolk Season Ticket Office at seasontickets@broadwayinnorfolk.com or by phone at 877-703-8144 (Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. EST).

SHOW DESCRIPTIONS

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: September 2 – 7, 2025

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.

Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.

THE WIZ: November 4 – 9, 2025

The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back.

THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway.

The Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and the Chicago Sun-Times proclaims THE WIZ is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival!”

This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.

With direction by Schele Williams (The Notebook, revival of Disney’s Aida), choreography by JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” Black Is King) and additional material by Tony-nominated and Emmy-nominated writer and TV host Amber Ruffin (The Amber Ruffin Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers), this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road. Everybody rejoice!

& JULIET: December 3 – 7, 2025

Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.

Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including “Since U Been Gone‚” “Roar,” “Baby One More Time,” “Larger Than Life‚” “That’s The Way It Is,“ and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”—all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.

SHUCKED: February 3 – 8, 2026

SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award–winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow”) and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater.

MRS. DOUBTFIRE: March 31 – April 5, 2026

Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Norfolk in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.

DISNEY’S THE LION KING: April 30 – May 17, 2026

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Chrysler Hall!

More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.

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13 August 2025

September 2025 Norfolk, VA Events Guide

September marks the transition of the seasons, as Norfolk’s hot days of summer give way to cooler nights and coastal breezes. Here are a few of our favorite events coming down the pike.

NOrfolk Tides Baseball

Ongoing

Harbor Park

Going, going, gone! That’s how quickly the Norfolk Tides’ regular season is wrapping up. The Baltimore Orioles’ Triple A affiliates take on Nashville Sept. 2-7 at home and then finish off against Jacksonville Sept. 16-21.

Live Music at PBR

Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2025

PBR Norfolk

Enjoy live music on the PBR patio at Waterside District each Friday night. September performers include Panch (Sept. 5), Cari Lacey Duo (Sept. 12), Runnin’ Shine Duo (Sept. 19) and Dale Bitner (Sept. 26).

First Fridays

Sept. 5, 2025

Downtown Norfolk

Norfolk’s favorite summertime outdoor party finally returns with the second 2025 installment set for Sept. 1 at 300 Granby St. at 5 p.m. Live music, DJs, food trucks, beer, wine and shopping will be available. Don’t miss this event as it’s the last for ’25!

A Beautiful Noise: Neil DIamond Musical

Sept. 2-7, 2025

Chrysler Hall

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chartbusting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.

Brian Kelly

Sept. 4, 2025

The NorVa

First known as the Florida half of the GRAMMY-nominated Florida Georgia Line, the ACM Breakout Artist of the Decade Award recipients garnered 19 career No. 1s and became the first and only act to achieve two RIAA DIAMOND singles in Country music history (14X PLATINUM No. 1s: “Cruise” and “Meant to Be” with Bebe Rexha). Surpassing 17 billion global streams, selling more than 40 million tracks and 4.8 million albums worldwide, plus playing to over 4 million fans, FGL has been honored by AMA, Billboard, CMA, and CMT Music Awards, as well as having a Florida Georgia Line: Mix It Up Strong exhibit at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Black Jacket Symphony: Yacht ROck

Sept. 5, 2025

Harrison Opera House

Remember an era of smooth & sophisticated rock that served as the soundtrack to your coming of age? Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony presents ‘The Era Of Yacht Rock’, featuring classic soft rock songs from iconic artists such as Kenny Loggins, Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, and many more, note- for-note, sound-for-sound.

The Darkness

Sept. 5, 2025

The NorVa

2003 saw the start of a love affair between one of the most extraordinary and best loved bands to come from the UK and fans all around the world. The Darkness exploded with their hit, “I Believe in a Thing Called Love,” which they will bring to the NorVa on Sept. 5.

Chef’s Table: Great Gatsby Cocktail Dinner

Sept. 11, 2025

Saltine

Step into the Roaring Twenties with our Great Gatsby Cocktail Dinner at Saltine! Enjoy a 4-course feast featuring expertly crafted cocktails and decadent food pairings as our Chief Mixologist and Executive Chef lead you through live demonstrations. Indulge in the glamour and extravagance of the Jazz Age with an evening of culinary artistry, dazzling drinks, and a truly unforgettable atmosphere.

WWE Friday Night Smackdown

Sept. 11, 2025

Scope Arena

WWE brings WWE Friday Night SmackDown back to Norfolk for the first time in two years. Don’t miss Cody Rhodes, WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton, Randy Orton, Bianca Belair, LA Knight, Jacob Fatu, Nia Jax, and all your favorite Superstars.

PArmalee at Waterside District

Sept. 12, 2025

Waterside District

Miller Lite Hot Country Nights featuring Parmalee. Experience the summer night with views of the waterfront in Downtown Norfolk with a cold drink in hand while enjoying the best of country music! Upgrade to VIP for exclusive access to the VIP section with elevated viewing area of the show + two drink tickets. Be sure to add on your PBR Party Starter Pass for early entry, two additional drink tickets, + cover all night with expedited re-entry to the official after party at PBR Norfolk! Doors open at 6pm.

Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony w/Jan Vogler

Sept. 13, 2025

Chrysler Hall

The first of three amazing fifth symphonies kicks off our celebration of five seasons with Music Director Eric Jacobsen. Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony takes the listener on a transformative journey from struggle to triumph while showcasing the artistry of the VSO musicians. World renowned cellist and prolific recording artist Jan Vogler joins us to perform one of the most acclaimed cello concertos of the 21st century.

75th Anniversary of Battle of Inchon

Sept. 13, 2025

MacArthur Memorial Visitor Center

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the historic landings at Inchon during the Korean War, the MacArthur Memorial will host a speakers panel to reflect on the operation and the ongoing legacy of the Korean War. This event is in partnership with the Korea Defense Veterans Association.

Nashfest 757

Sept. 13, 2025

Town Point Park

Hot chicken, hard drinks, and Music City sounds! The NashFest Music & Food Festival, a one-day event celebrating the iconic culture and cuisine of Nashville, is set for its fifth act along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Town Point Park! Fusing together all of the elements that make Nashville one of America’s most popular cities, NashFest offers an experience akin to an evening stroll down Broadway, featuring national and local recording artists, mouth-watering hot chicken, barbecue, line dancing, craft beer & whiskey tastings, and much more for what is now one of Hampton Roads’ hottest new summer events.

A Conversation with Jenna Hager

Sept. 18, 2025

Chrysler Hall

Jenna Bush Hager is the host of the fourth hour of NBC’s Today show, Today with Jenna & Friends. A New York Times best-selling author, in her latest book, Everything Beautiful in Its Time, Jenna shares moving, funny stories about her beloved grandparents and the wisdom they passed on that has shaped her life.

Seven Cities Blues Festival

Sept. 20, 2025

Scope Arena

he Blues is musical storytelling filled with stark emotion and a revolving reality check. It’s authentically raw; transforming tragedy, adversity and heartache into a visceral and cathartic experience. This special night of emotive lyrics and guitar-driven accompaniment features performances by Tucka, King George, Pokey Bear, West Love, Ronnie Bell and Marcellus TheSinger.

Hannah Berner

Sept. 20, 2025

Harrison Opera House

Hannah Berner is a stand-up comedian and New York Times Best-Selling author known for her relatable humor and charismatic crowd work. She rose to prominence with her debut comedy special “We Ride at Dawn” which premiered at #2 on Netflix. Berner hosts two hit podcasts, Giggly Squad alongside Paige DeSorbo and Berner Phone with Des Bishop.

Whitney Cummings

Sept. 20, 2025

The NorVa

WHITNEY CUMMINGS is a Los Angeles-based comedian, actor, writer, producer and director. Best known for creating and starring in the NBC series “Whitney,” she also co-created and co-wrote (with Michael Patrick King) the Emmy-nominated CBS comedy series “2 Broke Girls.”

Virginia Zoo Fall Fest

Sept. 20, 2025

Virginia Zoo

Unleash your inner wild child during our adults-only evening at the Zoo! Trails and exhibits will be open late and there will be drinks, a DJ, and a Food Truck Round Up alongside yard games to play in our Event Field.

James McMurtry

Sept. 21, 2025

The Annex

One critic says that James McMurtry writes as though he has spent time eavesdropping on conversations in every Dairy Queen in America. Stephen King, who owns a classic-rock station in Maine, has written that he “may be the truest, fiercest songwriter of his generation.”

Johnny Marr

Sept. 23, 2025

The NorVa

Johnny Marr started his career with The Smiths, beginning an amazing history as one of the most influential songwriters and guitarists in British independent music. His subsequent creative journey has seen him at the heart of The The, Electronic, Modest Mouse and The Cribs, as well as working with such names as The Pretenders, Talking Heads, The Avalanches, and the musician and composer Hans Zimmer – with whom he recorded the score and soundtrack for the most recent James Bond film, “No Time To Die.”

Fortune Feemster

Sept. 25, 2025

Harrison Opera House

Affable, charismatic and one of a kind, Fortune Feimster is a standup comedian, writer and actor who uses her confessional comedy to bring people together. Through laughter and storytelling, Fortune shows audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and sexual orientations that common ground is only a joke or two away.

LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour

Sept. 27, 2025

Selden Market

Discover the untold stories of Downtown Norfolk’s LGBTQ+ community on this special tour led by Dr. Charles Ford, a leading scholar of LGBTQ+ history. Explore the significance of the city’s LGBTQ+ bars and nightclubs, their role as safe havens, and the challenges they faced under discriminatory obscenity laws.

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08 August 2025

Seven of Our Favorite Group-Friendly Norfolk Eateries

When your group visits Norfolk, it’s not just another faceless city with generic options. Here, we’re talking about serious cuisine and attractions, with a little bit of something for everyone. Best of all, many of our top restaurants are group-friendly.

Whether you’re organizing a military reunion, church retreat, professional conference or family celebration, these seven local establishments bring it when it comes to space, service and crowd-pleasing menus. From waterfront views to private rooms, here’s where to take your group in Norfolk.

Freemason Abbey

This is one you have to see to believe. Located in a renovated 19th-century church, Freemason Abbey has long been a favorite for groups, and they’ve resumed taking large reservations as of late 2025. With a layout that includes semi-private alcoves and high ceilings, the space can comfortably accommodate your special events. The menu focuses on regional favorites like She-crab soup, broiled seafood platters and prime rib. Conveniently located near downtown hotels among the stunning cobblestone streets of our Historic Freemason District, it’s an ideal option for groups on foot or motorcoach.

Mermaid Winery – Downtown Norfolk

Virginia’s first urban winery delivers a flexible venue for food- and wine-focused gatherings. Mermaid Winery’s downtown Norfolk location includes indoor seating and a shaded patio, either of which is great for mid-sized groups. Pre-set tastings, charcuterie spreads and shareable flatbreads make it easy to design a low-key lunch or early evening social. It’s within walking distance of cultural venues and hotels, making it a solid option for pre- or post-event meetups.

Grain at Hilton Norfolk The Main

Grain perches on the lower rooftop of the Hilton Norfolk The Main and is built for group hospitality. Its rooftop beer garden and spacious interior handle everything from networking events to casual dinners. With more than 80 beers on tap and a menu designed around sharable plates, it’s a natural fit for relaxed socializing. The venue also offers semi-private event space for planners seeking a more structured setting within a lively atmosphere.

Stripers Waterside

Recently reopened and serving up seafood daily. Directly on the Elizabeth River at Waterside District, Stripers Waterside offers broad views and a versatile menu. Groups can be seated indoors or along the waterfront patio, depending on size and weather. The kitchen focuses on Southern coastal fare such as crab cakes, fried green tomatoes and shrimp and grits, making it appealing to both out-of-town visitors and local groups looking for a consistent dining experience. And the views. Did we mention the views?

Omar’s Carriage House

Omar’s is the sort of place that will capture your heart and your appetite all in one. For groups seeking a more intimate and refined setting, Omar’s Carriage House offers private dining in a converted historic structure. The Mediterranean-American menu includes dishes like lamb chops, duck breast and vegetarian pastas. While better suited for smaller parties of 20–40, the experience and attention to detail make it a frequent choice for board dinners and private receptions. Pro tip: do NOT miss a trip to Omar’s when visiting Norfolk, even if you break off from the group for its daily 4-6 p.m. happy hour.

Saltine

Also located within Hilton Norfolk The Main, Saltine absolutely owns the market on contemporary seafood with a clean, modern aesthetic. Private dining options are available, and the restaurant frequently hosts brunches, receptions and executive dinners. The menu emphasizes fresh oysters, seasonal fish and elevated coastal cuisine. It’s a practical pick for planners hosting events at the hotel or nearby conference venues.

The Stockpot

Found inside the ever-charming Selden Market, the Stockpot offers a relaxed environment for morning or midday gatherings. Popular with groups seeking a quality brunch or casual breakfast meeting, this Downtown Norfolk staple serves scratch-made comfort food like shakshuka, grain bowls, and house-made baked goods. They offer limited reservations for groups and can accommodate special menus for advance bookings.

Norfolk’s dining scene is group-ready—offering flexibility, flavor, and locations that work well within itineraries. For help coordinating reservations or building out full itineraries, connect with our team at VisitNorfolk.com or visit our Guide for Meeting Planners.

Bonus: Orapax

Orapax is one of the region’s premier Greek restaurants, having been in business for more than 50 years. Their menu focuses on authentic, fresh Greek cuisine combined with some Italian and American options as well. Orapax’s private dining room, The Taverna can accommodate up to 60 guests and features a full-service bar with the option of a private bartender, plus a folding glass wall system giving guests the feel of an outside dining experience. Best of all, Orapax can provide custom menus to ensure fabulous options for every member of your group.

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31 July 2025

Bloom OV Blossoms in Ocean View

Bloom OV
9547 Shore Dr., Norfolk
Web: https://bloomov.com/

Andrea Olachia never set out to open a flower shop. She was headed somewhere else entirely: corporate law, New York City and a fast life. But life made other plans.

“In 2021, I had a concussion,” she says. “They found an abnormal growth in my brain… for those two months, I was like, I have to reevaluate my life.”

That growth, which she jokingly calls “Toby,” turned out to be benign. “He’s not a tumor, but totally benign.” Still, the experience forced the then-Navy sailor to reconsider her plans and priorities in life.

She moved to Norfolk and started small before opening Bloom OV, a new sustainable florist in Norfolk’s Ocean View neighborhood.

“All of this was in my house before,” she says. “I had a lot of things in my house.”

But by July 2025, Bloom OV was fully bloomed, just blocks from the beach in Norfolk’s Ocean View neighborhood. “I have been in business for two years. Our grand opening was in July, which is also our third year anniversary.”

“We Look for Weird Flowers”

Bloom OV is no typical grab-and-go florist. Rather than pre-made bouquets, Olachia has created a botanical playground where customers can create their own floral expressions, one stem at a time.

“I always enjoyed arranging flowers for myself,” Olachia says. “I used to live in San Diego. I’d go to the farmer’s market, you know, have my own little Sunday routine.”

What started as a personal habit quickly became something more serious. “We have over 15 flower farms in this area in Hampton Roads,” she says. “I have four farmers that I consistently work with. They’re out of Chesapeake and Suffolk. One’s down in Pungo.”

She says doesn’t place strict orders with her vendors. “I give them a color palette, essentially, and then I just trust what they do. I don’t really dictate, like, ‘Oh, I need lisianthus.’ I just—whatever you got in purple, I’ll take it.” What she looks for are blooms with character. “We look for weird flowers. We look for flowers that you might not have seen at the grocery store.”

The Shop

Inside the shop, the energy is bright and personal. “You can buy by the stem,” she says. “You can gravitate to any of the stems that you want.” Customers can build their own bouquets, or let the staff guide them.

The packaging is also part of the store’s philosophy. “I will offer you a compostable plastic bag with a wet napkin to hold the moisture in,” she explains. “The paper’s compostable, the bags are, and you just put it in your garden.”

Bloom OV even stocks gifts and cards. “I try to keep them flower related, but I am a very sarcastic person,” she says. “We have greeting cards for all occasions. We have divorce, we have birthdays, we have Spanish cards, we have cards geared towards Asian Americans, African Americans.”

Building Community

For Olachia, the flowers are only part of it. “People are so evolutionarily connected to flowers,” she says. “We also have to appeal to their emotions.” And you never know why someone might be walking in. “It could be a celebration, an anniversary. It could be bereavement. It could be… maybe you just want to come and get something to remember them.”

She’s built Bloom OV to be emotionally inclusive, practically generous, and culturally expansive. “The number one goal I have for the store is to build a community through connection,” she says. “Whoever walks in … it could be me, it could be Tiffany, or any of the other workers—and I’m going to treat you like my best friend.”

Olachia brought on two full-time employees – one of whom is a veteran and the other a realtor she met through bar trivia.

“They’re all my friends. I have the best group of friends in the entire world.”

And she’s deeply embedded in the neighborhood now. “I’m the vice president of the Ocean View Business Association,” she says. “I just joined two months ago, and then our vice president stepped down a month ago. I was like, hey, I’m in the middle of a grand opening, but I’ll volunteer to be your vice president.”

Workshops

Workshops are coming soon, with some more quirky than others. “Hopefully, [we’ll] do a Harry Potter themed one soon,” she says. “In August, I want to do two Taylor Swift themed ones.”

And don’t get her started on her opinions about Taylor Swift’s albums. “I love Evermore as much as I love Folklore,” she says. “They go back and forth… I don’t know which I could pick.”

The one thing she can pick, however, is flowers. And her new shop allows customers to find the perfect bouquet for any occasion.

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30 July 2025

Norwegian Cruise Line Expanding Norfolk Port Calls in '27

Norfolk, VA – Norfolk’s Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center, operated by Nauticus, announced an expanded slate of cruise ship port calls from the world’s fourth-largest cruise company, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). In 2027, the 2,400-passenger Norwegian Pearl is scheduled to call on Norfolk each week from April to August. These newly-added visits – 20 in total – represent one of the largest port-of-call commitments in Norfolk’s history and will introduce approximately 49,000 additional cruise ship passengers to the Hampton Roads region. Unlike Carnival Cruise Line’s year-round calls in which passengers set sail for the Bahamas or Bermuda, NCL’s 2027 port-of-call activity positions Norfolk as an itinerary stop. While in town passengers can opt to take guided excursions or explore the region on their own.

“We’ll have the opportunity to welcome nearly 2,500 additional passengers and a thousand crew members every single Tuesday for five months,” said Nauticus executive director, Stephen E. Kirkland. “That activity, coupled with our Carnival sailings each weekend, represents a broadening economic impact for this entire region.”

In February, the Carnival Sunshine began sailing weekly from Norfolk’s cruise terminal; Nauticus has welcomed more than 180,000 unique passenger visits so far this year. Other cruise lines scheduled to visit in 2025 and 2026 include Holland America, Princess, TUI Cruises, AIDA Cruises, Azamara, Seabourn, and Viking.

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25 July 2025

Sour Street Pizza: Where Dreams Meet a Two-Ton Oven

Address: 4035 E Ocean View Ave, Suite 400, Norfolk, VA 23518
On the Web: sourstreetpizza.com

You can’t help but notice it as soon as you walk into Sour Street Pizza: a massive 4,000-pound stucco pizza oven constantly emanating 650 degrees of heat from open ‘til close.

Owner Nathan Ingram says the oven, key to the restaurant’s operations, was assembled “in under a week,” after bringing it through the front door piece by piece at the Eat Beach pizzeria.

And boy does it ever deliver. Upon opening its doors in January 2025, Sour Street Pizza has quickly gained a solid reputation among beachgoing visitors and locals for its wood-fired pizzas, meatballs, salads and other goodies tailor-made for an apres-beach chowdown.

Ingram’s favorites?

“Pepperoni’s number one. The margherita sells a lot, and the white pie with toppings—that’s really good,” he says. He keeps all pizzas at one perfect size to maintain consistency and quality.

“It’s the perfect size for our oven,” he says.

Built With Intention

Everything on the menu is carefully selected by Ingram and his team.

“We use organic flour from Utah,” he says. “We use San Marzano tomatoes from the region. That’s Reggiano… not cheap. It’s good stuff.”

Ingram’s journey from IT sales guy to pizzamaker started during lockdown.

“I got into pizza over COVID,” he tells VisitNorfolk. “I started making sourdough bread and sourdough pizza on the Big Green Egg. The pizzas were coming out really good, and I decided to buy the food truck and quit my job.”

Eventually the truck became so popular that he decided to go full brick and mortar at the beginning of this year, settling deliberately in East Beach.

“I grew up like five minutes down the street,” he says. “There’s not many restaurants around here, and we’re right by the beach.”

His time slinging pies outside COVA Brewing — “We were there every Thursday. And then some weekends, some weeks we were there for three days.” — built the local rapport that made the brick‑and‑mortar an absolute must.

Ingram and his crew begin stretching dough at 7:30 each morning. From there, wood-fired heat meets a well-honed technique, with each pizza spending just a precious few minutes in the 650-degree heat.

As he carefully moves a pizza around in the oven, he uses clock speak to describe the pie’s position. “If it’s really hot in here, I’m at like 3 o’clock… Right now, it’s like 6 o’clock, which is good. Right at the end, if it hasn’t gotten that nice golden brown, it goes a little closer to the flame.”

For Ingram, every slice is carefully considered.

“The dough is science, but you have to know what to look for. It varies from day to day. You can’t just say, ‘bake one minute.’ Some days it takes a little longer. Some days, you have to be able to look at it and tell.”

Sour Street’s crew of 15 helps bring his vision to life. And, of course, where would any pizza joint be without its fans?

“Everybody eats pizza,” he says. “We have a very diverse clientele.”

In the end, Ingram says, “This is not a chain. We’re trying to make the best pizza, and then we price it accordingly. Most places are trying to run a business without the passion for their pizza. We’re trying to do that too, but we start with the best product.”

And with its new home in East Beach, right around the corner from Norfolk’s sand and surf, Sour Street Pizza fits like a glove.

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October 2025 Norfolk Event Guide

First and Third FridaysBlair Middle School

Oct. 3, 2025Chrysler Museum of Art

Oct. 4, 2025Town Point Park

Oct. 4, 2025Waterside District

Oct. 4, 2025Chrysler Hall

Oct. 10, 2025Attucks Theatre

Oct. 10, 2025The Historic Wells Theatre

Oct. 11, 2025Naval Station Norfolk

Oct. 11, 2025Chartway Arena

Oct. 12, 2025The NorVa

Oct. 12, 2025Chrysler Hall

Oct. 14, 2025The Annex

Oct. 16-17, 2025NEON District

Oct. 17, 2025The NorVa

Oct. 18, 2025Chrysler Hall

Oct. 18, 2025Attucks Theatre

Oct. 18-19, 2025Town Point Park

Oct. 18-19, 2025Stockley Gardens, Ghent

Oct. 24, 2025Colley Ave.

Oct. 24-25, 2025Scope Arena

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Ongoing

Harbor Park

Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2025

PBR Norfolk

Sept. 5, 2025

Downtown Norfolk

Sept. 2-7, 2025

Chrysler Hall

Sept. 4, 2025

The NorVa

Sept. 5, 2025

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Sept. 5, 2025

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Sept. 11, 2025

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Sept. 11, 2025

Scope Arena

Sept. 12, 2025

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Sept. 13, 2025

Chrysler Hall

Sept. 13, 2025

First and Third Fridays
Blair Middle School

Oct. 3, 2025
Chrysler Museum of Art

Oct. 4, 2025
Town Point Park

Oct. 4, 2025
Waterside District

Oct. 4, 2025
Chrysler Hall

Oct. 10, 2025
Attucks Theatre

Oct. 10, 2025
The Historic Wells Theatre

Oct. 11, 2025
Naval Station Norfolk

Oct. 11, 2025
Chartway Arena

Oct. 12, 2025
The NorVa

Oct. 12, 2025
Chrysler Hall

Oct. 14, 2025
The Annex

Oct. 16-17, 2025
NEON District

Oct. 17, 2025
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Oct. 18, 2025
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Oct. 18, 2025
Attucks Theatre

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Oct. 24, 2025
Colley Ave.

Oct. 24-25, 2025
Scope Arena