Festivals

Muni Muni Market

August 1 2026

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Selden Market 208 E Main St Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free

Our fifth official Filipino American Heritage Night pregame event is back at Selden Market for the muni-muni market. An immersive market of Filipino American small businesses along with other Downtown Norfolk small business allies where customers can shop, drink, eat, and enjoy entertainment before the official Norfolk Tides Filipino American Heritage Night game.
Saturday August 1 from 11am – 4pm
Selden Market 208 E Main St NFK
Free admission
All ages
+ DJ sets by RYLO starting at 12pm
+ Performances by Scott Collin, Intalek, and Rina Parrilla Garcia
+ DIY cardboard fans by The Slover’s Maker Studio
+ Interactive crafts led by Carrie Parrilla of SOC Education Center
+ Filipino-owned/inspired featured pop-up vendors
+++TBA+++
Apply to be a vendor here: https://tr.ee/Y2dMkp7RwY
This is the official pregame event for the Norfolk Tides Filipino American Heritage Night baseball game! To purchase tickets to the game, visit https://bit.ly/tandangs2026
+ FREE 1 HOUR PARKING (validation at City of Norfolk parking garages excluding MacArthur garage, w/ $10+ Selden purchase)
+ FREE TIDE LIGHTRAIL RIDE to and from Harbor Park for the game

Arts and Entertainment

Teddy Bear Clinic

August 15 2026

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504 United States, 757-441-2374

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event flyer for teddy bear clinic with a small teddy bear wearing a stethoscope

It’s back-to-school season so let’s get a head start on preventing those sniffles and sneezes! Help your little ones learn why it’s so important to visit the doctor’s office and how to maintain healthy habits by taking their favorite stuffed animal to the Zoo for a much-needed check-up.

Healthcare doesn’t have to be a scare – our educators, volunteers, and community partners are ready to ease kids’ anxiety by guiding their exploration of medical exams through play. Inspired by the exceptional care our animal and veterinary teams provide every day, families will also discover how routine wellness exams help keep both people and animals healthy.

Event is free with general admission and will take place rain or shine.

Arts and Entertainment

Adult Night: Summer Camp

August 8 2026

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23504, 757-441-2374

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Craving a 90’s summer? Salute your childhood by joining us for a 21+ nostalgic night out at Adult Night: Summer Camp on Saturday, August 8th from 5-8pm at the Virginia Zoo!

As your Camp Director, we’ve got the ultimate itinerary planned for you! Get ready for a throwback camp experience with tug of war, sack races, volleyball, beer pong, bounce houses, lawn games, yoga, local vendors, and more. Whether you’re feeling competitive or just here for the vibes, this is your chance to relive camp – minus the bunk beds and bug bites.

Refuel with camp-inspired eats, specialty cocktails, adult juice pouches, mocktails and s’mores and all the summer-night nostalgia while exploring the Zoo after hours.

One, two, three, four, we declare a COLOR WAR! The Virginia Zoo camp teams are: Asia Trail of the Tiger Red, African Safari Trail Orange, World of Reptiles Blue, and ZooFarm Green. Pick your team at checkout, and don’t forget to wear your team color on the day of the event.

The only thing scarier than campfire stories is missing your chance to get tickets – so get them before they are gone!

Event is Ages 21+ and ALL IDs will be checked before entering.

Arts and Entertainment

MasqueRAGE with SICKICK

October 30 2026

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Waterside District 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Ticketed

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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.

Arts and Entertainment

Nurse Blake BUT DID YOU DIE? Comedy Tour

October 17 2026

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Attucks Theatre 1010 Church Street Norfolk, VA 23510,

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Nurse Blake is back with his hilarious new comedy tour with all new content, diving into the wildest things patients and their families say and do. From self-diagnosing Stage 8 Cancer with WebMD to hitting the call light like they are on a game show, nothing is off-limits!

Expect a night of nonstop laughter packed with healthcare workers who desperately need a break. Bring your friends, coworkers, and even that one patient who swore they were allergic to water—this is going to be a night to remember!

Arts and Entertainment

The Black Jacket Symphony presents Def Leppard’s ‘Hysteria’

October 8 2026

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Harrison Opera House 160 West Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23510

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Remember putting on an album and listening from start to finish? Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony recreates Def Leppard’s iconic album Hysteria live in its entirety—note for note, sound for sound—plus a full set of Def Leppard’s greatest hits.

For over a decade, the Black Jacket Symphony has performed over 40 classic rock albums, bringing an incredible night of entertainment to over a million music lovers across the US. The group of hand-picked musicians changes based upon the album being performed—and no sonic detail is overlooked, with the musicians doing whatever it takes to reproduce the album. It’s a full night of rock and roll magic—plus a visual experience unlike any other. Fans across the country flock to their shows—and once you see one, you won’t miss another!

Don’t let the name fool you…known for their incredible live recreations of some of classic rock’s greatest albums, The Black Jacket Symphony is bringing Def Leppard’s iconic album Hysteria to life. It’s a full rock-and-roll experience! Black jackets for them, blue jeans for you.

Arts and Entertainment

LAVA Minifest at Toast+ Perro Blanco

August 29 2026

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Perro Blanco 430 W 24th St, Norfolk, VA 23517, info@lavafestival.com Price: Starting at $12.35

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LAVA MINIFEST

featuring:

Nothing, Nowhere, Now Here

Dosser

Shagg Carpet

Grass Maiden

Tentative Decisions

Fortresses

School Of Rock

Doors at 4pm // Music 4:30pm

All Ages – kids 12 and under get in FREE!

All LAVA Presents outdoor shows benefit Wings Over Leukemia & Lymphoma and their fight to beat blood cancers.

Arts and Entertainment

GRIEF SUCKS: A ONE MAN SHOW BY KEVONSTAGE

August 20 2026

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Attucks Theatre 1010 Church St, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: TBD

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Actor, comedian, and content creator Kevin Fredericks, known as KevOnStage, announces his 2026 tour: Grief Sucks: A One Man Show By KevOnStage. Promoted by Live Nation, the 31-city tour will make a stop at the Attucks Theatre in Norfolk, VA, on August 20, 2026.

With his humor and quick-wit rooted in faith, family, and relatability, KevOnStage channels personal loss into an unforgettable comedy experience. The announcement follows the success of a four-show sold-out run at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles.

TICKETS: Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 17 at the Scope Arena box office and at Ticketmaster.com. For more information visit SevenVenues.com.

PRESALE: Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning on Wednesday, July 15th at 10:00 a.m. until Thursday, July 16 at 10:00 p.m. through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

Kevin Fredericks (aka KevOnStage) is an actor, stand-up comedian, entrepreneur, podcast developer/host, content creator, author, influencer, and filmmaker. As a prolific creator, his content has hundreds of millions of cumulative views across all platforms with strong engaged followings on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and more.

Family Friendly

New Hope Community Fun Day

August 1 2026

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

New Hope Christian Community Center 3241 Brest Ave, Norfolk, VA 23509,

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Our Community Fun Day is to connect with the members of community while having a great time. Come on out we look forward to seeing you!

The event will consist of food, games, gifts, performances, a health fair, rides for kids & much more. We would love for you to come out and be a part of the festivites.

Arts and Entertainment

Jordan Jensen

September 25 2026

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Attucks Theatre 1010 Church Street Norfolk, VA 23510,

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Jordan Jensen is a stand-up comedian and actor whose hour long comedy special, TAKE ME WITH YOU, recently debuted on Netflix and was praised by Decider as “a winning comedy debut that takes on femininity standards”.

Jordan headlines sold-out shows across the country and tours with Tom Segura. She amassed over a million followers across her social media platforms and has nearly 1.3 million views on her YouTube special. Jordan has built a strong digital following alongside her podcasts — co-hosting the fan-favorite “Bein’ Ian with Jordan” and hosting her own, “RIP Jordan Jensen.”

Jordan can be seen in Bradley Cooper’s feature IS THIS THING ON? for Searchlight starring Will Arnett. In 2025, Jordan was spotlighted in Deadline’s “The Future Of Funny: 15 Comedians Ready To Break Out In 2025″, following her earlier recognition in Vulture’s “Comedians You Should and Will Know”. She has appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central Features, Don’t Tell Comedy, Vice’s Super Maximum Retro Show with Chris Distefano and voiced the lead character in Adult Swim’s “The Elephant”. In 2021, she became the first female comic to win NY’s Funniest Stand-Up Award at the New York Comedy Festival.

On stage at the Comedy Cellar, or on screen, Jordan’s comedy blends raw storytelling with fearless honesty, pulling from her unconventional upbringing and experiences on the road.

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August 1 2026

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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August 20 2026

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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August 1 2026

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September 25 2026

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