Arts and Entertainment

Unis, Turncoat Syndicate, Broken Beaches

April 26 2026

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and show starts at 7:00 p.m.

The Annex 2500 Church Street, Unit A Norfolk, VA 23517, Price: $10.00 - $12.00

Unis, Turncoat Syndicate, Broken Beaches

All Ages

Sunday, April 26

Doors: 6 pm // Show: 7 pm

Turncoat Syndicate

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Broken Beaches

Arts and Entertainment

Garden Artists: Simple Bookbinding

March 28 2026

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and show starts at 7:00 p.m.

Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518, Price: Price for NBG Members: $14/Child; Price for Not-yet Members: $22/Child and $20/Adult

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Learn simple techniques for bookbinding to create and start your own nature journal. Recommended for children ages 5-10 with some chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.

Price for NBG Members: $14/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).

Price for Not-yet Members: $22/Child and $20/Adult. (Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).

All child class participants ages 3+ must have a registered ticket. Children ages 2 and under who are attending to participate in the class must have a registered ticket.

Arts and Entertainment

Tiny But Mighty: A National Exhibition of Small Artworks

August 22 - September 19 2026

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and show starts at 7:00 p.m.

d'Art Center 740 Boush St, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free and open to the public

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Saturday, August 22nd – Saturday, September 19th, 2026

Open call for artists: Monday, June 1st – Sunday, July 5th, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

The Black Jacket Symphony presents Bon Jovi's "Slippery When Wet"

April 19 2026

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and show starts at 7:00 p.m.

Harrison Opera House 160 W Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: On sale Feb 20 at 10:00 a.m.

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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 Bon Jovi’s iconic album “Slippery When Wet” live in its entirety; note for note, sound for sound.

Over the past ten years, 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!

Arts and Entertainment

Angel Street

March 6 - March 22 2026

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and show starts at 7:00 p.m.

Little Theatre of Norfolk 801 Claremont Ave Norfolk, VA 23507, Price: Price may vary

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Murder and mystery loom in the air in Patrick Hamilton’s classic Victorian thriller, Angel Street. Mysterious things have been happening in the Manningham household: items go missing, their dog is injured, and Mrs. Manningham hears footsteps coming from the locked, uninhabited top floor. She fears that she is going mad–that is certainly what Mr. Manningham believes. But when Detective Rough arrives one night to visit Mrs. Manningham while she is alone, questions arise and secrets are revealed about her husband. Suddenly, insanity is no longer the biggest threat she faces as she discovers she has married a dangerous man.

Arts and Entertainment

In The Heights

May 8 - May 31 2026

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and show starts at 7:00 p.m.

Little Theatre of Norfolk 801 Claremont Ave Norfolk, VA 23507, Price: Price may vary

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Over the course of the Tony award-winning musical, In the Heights, we encounter the many colorful residents of Washington Heights — a New York City neighborhood on the brink of change. Usnavi, a first generation Dominican-American corner bodega owner, and his friends and family are dealing with the pressures of rising rents and closing neighborhood businesses. As one family struggles to figure out how to pay for an Ivy League tuition for their brilliant and hard-working daughter, a young woman is trying to put a down payment on a new apartment, and Usnavi himself is trying to get back to the Dominican Republic to reconnect with his roots after the death of his parents. In Washington Heights, community is everything, and we see how each of these individuals struggles to survive and how these same individuals come together as a community to mourn their losses and rejoice in their triumphs. Over the course of the show, we see the hard-working residents of Washington Heights grapple with love and lust, identity and racism, all while the prospect of a winning lottery ticket hangs in the air, potentially changing the livelihoods of the people and the community forever. This revolutionary new musical combines Latin rhythms and dance with hip-hop lyrics to tell a captivating story about what it means to chase your dreams as you cling to your roots, and to celebrate the community from which you grew.

Arts and Entertainment

Norfolk Historical Society Lecture:

November 11 2026

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and show starts at 7:00 p.m.

The MacArthur Memorial Visitors Center 198 Bank Street Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free and open to the public.

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Norfolk Historical Society Lecture: TBD

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Join us for a free presentation on local history!

More details to come.

Arts and Entertainment

Valentine’s Day: Love Songs & Lagers at Maker's Craft

April 18 2026

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and show starts at 7:00 p.m.

Maker's Craft Brewery 735 E 23rd St, Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: $31.37- $588.92

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Discounted early bird tickets on sale now!
Dress up your dog and join us for an awesome afternoon of fun for a great cause. Enter yourself & your pup in the fashion show for FREE! Prizes for Best Dressed dog and Best Dressed owner/dog duo!

Yummy Goodness will be serving up an AMAZING brunch buffet. Everything from steak to crabcakes, homemade cheddar biscuits with ham, smoked salmon, caesar salad, assorted quiche & so much more!

Tickets include buffet and one drink ticket. There will be a free photo booth, raffles, giveways, music and more!

Once you purchase your ticket, you will receive an email to sign up your dog for the fashion, if you like. All participants will receive a custom swag bag

Arts and Entertainment

Alexandre Da Costa, violin & Tommy Mesa, cello & Olga Kern, piano

June 9 2026

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and show starts at 7:00 p.m.

Robin Hixon Theater, Clay and Jay Barr Education Center, Norfolk 440 Bank St. Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Price may vary

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Alexandre Da Costa, violin & Tommy Mesa, cello & Olga Kern, piano

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. “When I play, my instrument becomes the extension of my soul.” So says famed Canadian artist Alexandre Da Costa, renowned for his passionate violin as well as his roles as Music Director and Chief Conductor of the Orchestre Philharmonique du Québec and Principal Guest Conductor of the Orquesta Sinfónica Sinaloa de las Artes. He performs here with Cuban-American cellist Thomas “Tommy” Mesa, whose dazzling performance style is “a masterclass in virtuosic playing” (Tucson.com). Passion and fire—the perfect complement to the thrilling performance style of pianist Olga Kern.

Arts and Entertainment

Pride Night at the Virginia Zoo

June 13 2026

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and show starts at 7:00 p.m.

The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: Price may vary

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Are you looking for a wild yet age-inclusive way to celebrate Pride this year? Come show your colors at the Virginia Zoo with your favorite friends, queens and allies! Enjoy after-hours access to exhibits, greet awesome animal ambassadors , shop our Pride-themed market , get to know some incredible local organizations and resources, dance your heart out to a local DJ’s tunes , and enjoy a rainbow of various activities throughout this all-ages event!

**Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, etc. to enjoy the live entertainment. Provided seating will be limited.

The Virginia Zoo is a contained, safe environment to celebrate Pride with your community. Additional security and staff will be on site to maintain a comfortable, positive space for all attendees.

To ensure that Pride is a safe and comfortable environment for guests of all ages, the following costume elements are not permitted:

Full face coverings/masks
Live animals (with the exception of service animals)
Projectiles of any kind
Flames, pyrotechnics or explosives
Weapons, whether real or fake
Bare feet
Nudity, or any illusion to it, including overly revealing costumes

Thank you for your understanding; we can’t wait to see you express your Pride!

Event Reminders

Limited number of tickets available. Advance ticket sales end when sold out (get yours early!). If tickets remain on the day of the event, gate sales may be limited to credit card transactions only.
Tickets are non-refundable. All sales are final. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend the event, the purchase will be considered a donation.
As an outdoor venue, events are rain or shine unless otherwise indicated. If any changes are made, an announcement via an email to our members and/or ticket holders and on the Virginia Zoo social media channels will be issued prior the event.
The Zoo is a smoke-free facility; no smoking is allowed inside the Zoo. This also includes e-cigarettes and vaping. Inability to follow this rule will result in dismissal from Zoo grounds without a refund.
By purchasing an event ticket, you agree to abide by the Virginia Zoo’s Rules & Policies.

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March 6 - March 22 2026

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May 8 - May 31 2026

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November 11 2026

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April 18 2026

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June 13 2026

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