The Hermitage Museum & Gardens’ annual Hermitage Handmade Festival returns! Join us on Saturday, September 19 to shop for arts and crafts handmade by 85+ artists and 100 vendors.
Arts and Entertainment
The Hermitage Museum & Gardens’ annual Hermitage Handmade Festival returns! Join us on Saturday, September 19 to shop for arts and crafts handmade by 85+ artists and 100 vendors.
Kick off Halloween weekend with one of electronic music’s most iconic DJs! SICKICK returns to Waterside District for MasqueRAGE, an immersive Halloween party on Friday, October 30. Expect an unforgettable night of booming production, hypnotic visuals, and the signature masked performance that has captivated millions around the world.
18+ show. Costumes encouraged. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 10 at 10AM EST.
Enter The Descent into the Dark Cathedral. Experience our immersive Halloween party + most epic costume contest for up to $10k in cash and prizes!
The candles are lit and a gate is opening.
Enter The Descent into a Dark Cathedral.
Every step takes you deeper…
Experience:
🎭 Live performers by Visual Artistry Entertainment
🎧 Live entertainment including silent disco, karaoke, and multiple DJs
🍸 Multiple bars featuring themed drinks
🏛 Multiple completely transformed venues
📸 Immersive photo moments
👑 Premium VIP experiences
💰 The most epic costume contest for up to $10,000 in Cash & Prizes
Recycled Reads is back! The Friends of the Norfolk Public Library is hosting a used book sale with proceeds benefiting the Summer Reading Program of the Norfolk Public Library. Children’s books ($1.50), graphic novels ($2), paperbacks ($2) and hardcovers ($3). We hope to see you on the 1st floor of the Downtown Branch at The Slover (235 E. Plume Street) on October 29 and October 30 from 9AM to 5PM; October 31 from 9AM to 3PM for even BIGGER bargains!
he Battle of the Bay returns to William “Dick” Price Stadium as Norfolk State hosts longtime rival Hampton for a 4 p.m. kickoff. One of the premier HBCU rivalry matchups in Hampton Roads, this intense local showdown brings packed stands, high-stakes football, and an electric atmosphere to Norfolk as both teams battle for bragging rights across the waters.
Fleet Fest is Naval Station Norfolk’s premier open house, inviting the public aboard the world’s largest naval installation for a day of exploration, entertainment, and community connection. Guests can enjoy U.S. Navy warship tours, military static displays, live demonstrations, STEM exhibits, local vendors, food, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to meet Sailors while learning about the Navy’s mission. The event celebrates the strong partnership between the Navy and the Hampton Roads community while honoring our nation’s rich maritime heritage. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or visiting for the first time, Fleet Fest offers something for all ages and is an unforgettable experience.
To help maintain the integrity of our programs and keep the Almost Home Emergency Shelter operating without interruption, YWCA South Hampton Roads, in partnership with Life’s Journey, is hosting Neighbors of Hope, a community resource drive:
Friday, August 14, 2026 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
YWCA South Hampton Roads
1003 Norfolk Square • Norfolk, VA 23502
Part of being a good neighbor is showing up when someone is in need. We invite individuals, businesses, faith communities, civic organizations, schools, and community partners to help us stock the shelter with essential supplies.
Our most-needed items include cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, personal hygiene items, diapers and baby supplies, back-to-school supplies, new bedding, non-perishable food, and gift cards for groceries, gas, and other essential needs. No item or donation is too small.
We are also requesting Survivor Safety items, including Tracfones, Net10 service cards and personal safety alarms, as well as Transportation assistance through bus passes, gas cards, Lyft/Uber gift cards and gas gift cards.
Can’t Attend? You Can Still Help.
Financial contributions are also welcome and can help us respond to immediate shelter needs. Donations may be made online at: http://www.ywca-shr.org/donate
Is the stress of life mixed with the end of the year quickly approaching stressing you out? If so this 4 part stress management series is for you AND it can be done via the comfort of your own home!
In this 4 part series as we discuss strategies && techniques for how to cope with the stress in your life. Topics will include resourcing & meditation, journaling, pranayama (breath work), and more! Mind Body Medicine is based on the recognition of the interplay between beliefs, thoughts, feelings, behaviors and relationships that can have a profound effect on the body and vice versa. As research has worked to quantify what yoga practitioners have known for 5000 years, this program will present a wide variety of techniques aimed to induce the “relaxation response”, all of which enhance mental focus. Join Barb Morrison, physician assistant + yoga teacher as we develop techniques to improve our ability to cultivate this healing part of our nervous system.
This 4 part series will cover :: – Recognizing your personal response to stress – Meditative techniques to help elicit the Relaxation Response – How to change thought patterns and emotional outlook – Techniques to improve eating, sleeping and physical activity We recommend grabbing a notebook + writing utensil to take notes and document resources and we look forward to practicing with you off the mat!
Yoga teachers can earn up to 8 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Hours/Credits
Cancelation Policy :: Event cancelation policy applies – full refund to momence account if canceled 48 hour prior to event start.
Three riddles, one fearless suitor, and a princess with a heart of ice.
In a kingdom ruled by fear, Princess Turandot has vowed never to marry. Anyone who seeks her hand must answer her three impossible riddles―and those who fail lose far more than love. When a mysterious prince named Calàf arrives, he accepts the challenge and shocks the kingdom by succeeding. But the real test has only just begun. Determined to break through Turandot’s cold exterior, Calàf sparks a battle of wills that could end in passion… or destruction. Blending high-stakes drama, breathtaking spectacle, and one of opera’s most famous scores, Turandot is an unforgettable legend of danger, desire, and transformation.
Sung in Italian with English captions
March 5, 7:30 PM
March 7, 2:30 PM