Arts and Entertainment

Virginia Arts Festival presents Soweto Gospel Choir

October 14 2025

7:30 p.m
Attucks Theatre 1010 Church St, Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: Prices May Vary

Tickets are on sale now. This multi-GRAMMY and Emmy Award-winning ensemble raises the roof with rich harmonies and soulful sound, whether singing traditional gospel, R&B classics, or any other genre. With “intricate harmonies, perfectly executed,” this world-famous choir is hailed universally by critics and audiences alike as simply “spellbinding” (Glam Adelaide). Touring the U.S. with their new program called “Peace,” the Choir will sing music of Aretha Franklin, Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen and more.

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Attucks Jazz Series Jaleel Shaw saxophone

September 20 2025

7:30 p.m
Attucks Theatre 1010 Church St, Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: $46.65

Saxophonist Jaleel Shaw is a DownBeat Critics Poll winner whose “brawny and full-bodied” sound (The New York Times) can be heard in top clubs and in award-winning recordings. Shaw performs at the Attucks Jazz Club on September 20, 2025.

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Wednesday Wind Down

September 10 - October 8 2025

7:30 p.m
Harrison Opera House Lawn 160 W Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: FREE

This event is free and open to the public. Take a midweek break at Wednesday Wind Down! Bring a chair or blanket along with your favorite snack to the Harrison Opera House lawn and relax as our artists perform beloved opera pieces, Broadway classics, and selections from our upcoming season. Wednesday Wind Down is FREE, and everyone is invited…even your dog!

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Ain’t Misbehavin’ The “Fats” Waller Musical Show

September 21 2025

7:30 p.m
The Wells Theatre 108 E. Tazewell St. Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: Prices May Vary

The Joint is Jumpin’—and you’re invited!

We’re kicking off the season in high style with Ain’t Misbehavin’, the toe-tapping, finger-snapping celebration of Fats Waller’s music and the Harlem Renaissance. This Tony Award-winning musical revue isn’t just a concert—it’s a full-on party where five powerhouse performers light up the stage with songs like “Honeysuckle Rose,” “The Joint is Jumpin’,” “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love,” and more.

A co-production with Norfolk State University Theatre Company as part of their brand-new Professional Series, this show bursts with sass, soul, and swing. Whether you’re a jazz aficionado or brand new to Waller’s world, Ain’t Misbehavin’ is a joyful tribute to the rhythm, romance, and rebellious spirit of 1930s Harlem.

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Ain’t Misbehavin’ The “Fats” Waller Musical Show

September 20 2025

7:30 p.m
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Ain’t Misbehavin’ The “Fats” Waller Musical Show

September 10 - September 12 2025

7:30 p.m
The Wells Theatre 108 E. Tazewell St. Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: Prices May Vary

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Ain’t Misbehavin’ The “Fats” Waller Musical Show

September 14 - September 19 2025

7:30 p.m
The Wells Theatre 108 E. Tazewell St. Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: Prices May Vary

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September 13 2025

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The Wells Theatre 108 E. Tazewell St. Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: Prices May Vary

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September 7 2025

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September 3 - September 6 2025

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The Wells Theatre 108 E. Tazewell St. Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: Prices May Vary

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