Event

Natural Wine & Solidarity Fair

August 10 2025

5:300 p.m. - 8:30 p.m

Assembly Norfolk 400 Granby St. Norfolk, VA Price: $65

Join us on Sunday, August 10th at @assemblynfk for our 2nd annual Natural Wine & Solidarity Fair! All proceeds from the event will support Hampton Roads Reproductive Justice League

Arts and Entertainment

Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton

October 18 2025

5:300 p.m. - 8:30 p.m

Scope Arena 201 East Brambleton Avenue Norfolk, VA 23510 SevenVenues, info@SevenVenues.com, 757-664-6464

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Fantasia first broke onto the scene in 2004, entering every heart and home, as the Season 3 winner of “American Idol.” In addition to her two GRAMMY® Award wins, Fantasia has been nominated numerous times by the Recording Academy, NAACP Image Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and Soul Train Awards, with two Billboard Music Award wins and four NAACP Image Award wins. Fantasia was recently recognized as one of Time100’s Most Influential People of 2024 and in 2023 was selected as one of the entertainment industry’s brightest stars by Variety for their “Power of Women” honor and featured as one of Elle Magazine’s 2023 “Women in Hollywood.”

Reprising her Broadway role, in her major motion picture debut, Fantasia dazzled in the lead role of ‘Celie’ in Warner Bros’ modern adaptation of “The Color Purple,” with the second-biggest Christmas Day opening in box office history. For her starring role, Fantasia was honored with the prestigious ‘Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture’ award at the 55th NAACP Image Awards ceremony and received nominations from BAFTA for ‘Best Leading Actress’ and The Golden Globes for ‘Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy’ as well as ‘Drama Movie Star of the Year’ from the People’s Choice Awards. The cast was recognized at the Critics’ Choice Awards Celebration of Cinema & TV with the Ensemble Award while garnering nominations from both SAG and the Critics’ Choice Association.

Fantasia followed her 2004 “American Idol” win with the release of her platinum selling debut album, “Free Yourself” and became the first artist in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 chart to debut at #1 with her first single “I Believe.” While “Truth,” the second single from the album, also claimed the #1 spot and remained for 14 weeks. Since the release of “Free Yourself,” Fantasia has gone on to release six additional studio albums, including her self-title sophomore effort “Back to Me” (2011), which featured the GRAMMY® Award winning single “Bittersweet.” Fantasia’s fifth studio album “The Definition of…” (2016) debuted at #1 on Billboard’s R&B chart and #6 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart, with her first holiday album “Christmas After Midnight” (2017) accompanied by a sold-out holiday tour. Fantasia has enjoyed chart topping triple platinum and multi-platform success since her 2004 win.

Joining Fantasia is GRAMMY® Award winning singer, songwriter, producer, and actor, Anthony Hamilton, who has achieved global sales of over 50 million albums. The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductee notably performed for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle, cementing his place in the history books as the “narrator of love.” He made his film debut in the critically acclaimed “American Gangster,” and lent his vocals to the song “Freedom” from the Academy® Award-nominated film “Django Unchained.”

Arts and Entertainment

Line Dancing Lessons at PBR Norfolk

August 14 2025

5:300 p.m. - 8:30 p.m

PBR Norfolk 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: Free

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Line Dancing Lessons at PBR Norfolk
Every 2nd & 4th Thursday | 8PM

Kick up your boots and hit the dance floor with us for happy hour & FREE line dancing lessons every second and fourth Thursday of the month!

Happy Hour 7-9PM with $1 off wine & draft beers + 50% off mixed drinks
Country hits + crowd favorites
All experience levels welcome

Whether you’re a seasoned two-stepper or a total beginner, our instructors will have you moving in no time.

FREE COVER
Doors Open 7PM
21+

Arts and Entertainment

First Fridays: No B.S. Brass Band

August 1 2025

5:300 p.m. - 8:30 p.m

Downtown Norfolk 300 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: Free

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Join us for Downtown Norfolk’s favorite block party, bringing live music, local vendors, and good times to the heart of our city.

Get ready, Norfolk! The Downtown Norfolk Council is excited to announce the return of First Fridays for 2025 and 2026!

The first block party events is Aug. 1 and features music from No B.S. Brass Band, a Richmond-based jazz combo with funky vibes. The party kicks off at 5 p.m.

Event

Jessica Kirson

November 14 2025

5:300 p.m. - 8:30 p.m

Attucks Theatre 1010 Church St, Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: Prices May Vary

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Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 18.

Jessica Kirson is a dynamic force in comedy, celebrated for her high-energy performances, ridiculous characters, and self-deprecating vulnerability. With a career spanning over two decades, she has found an audience for her comedy on social media, where she has racked up over a billion views.

Jessica’s comedy journey began in the clubs of New York City, where her distinctive voice and unfiltered humor quickly made her an audience favorite. Kirson has since performed on some of the biggest stages in comedy, including multiple appearances on The Tonight Show, The View, HBO’s Crashing, and Kevin Can Wait. Jessica produced FX’s Hysterical, a feature-length documentary exploring the changing landscape of women in stand-up comedy, as well as serving as consultant, producer, and onscreen talent in Robert DeNiro’s “The Comedian”.

Known for years as a “Comic’s Comic,” Jessica’s career has exploded in recent years as her social media accounts topped 1M followers on multiple platforms and her tour dates began to fill up with sold-out theaters. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Jessica stands out as one of the best comedians working today, regardless of gender

Cuisine and Cocktails

Ceremony presents: A Roaring Good Time!

July 25 2025

5:300 p.m. - 8:30 p.m

Ceremony 806 Shirley Ave Norfolk, VA 23517 Price: $10

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Join us Thursday, July 25th from 8–9:30PM for a night of indulgence inspired by the speakeasies of the 1920s.

We’re teaming up with @BlindTigerCocktails for a lineup of non-alcoholic craft cocktails that feel just as rebellious as they are refined and pairing them with prohibition-era bites from @Glascos.NFK neo-southern kitchen.

🎶 Our 1920s playlist will be streaming all night, so dust off your fringe, pearls, and pinstripes — Gatsby glam highly encouraged.

🍸 Speakeasy sips

🍴 Vintage-inspired snacks

🪩 Intimate vibes

📍806 Shirley Ave

🅿️ Street parking + church lot next door

RSVP here:

https://square.link/u/BbxntRHw?src=sheet

It’s gonna be a roaring good time 🥂

Event

Live Music Patio Parties at PBR Norfolk

July 15 - September 26 2025

5:300 p.m. - 8:30 p.m

PBR Norfolk 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510

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Friday Patio Parties Live! from PBR Norfolk

Join us every Friday this summer for happy hour drink specials, bull riding, live music & more Live! from the PBR Norfolk patio starting at 7PM. Doors Open 7PM. Must be 21+

Patio Party Live! Music Line Up:
June 6 – Heather Edwards Band Duo
June 13 – Joe Grundmeyer
June 20 – Jade Zabric
June 27 – Forest Flynn
July 4 – Pancho
July 11 – Abbi Jean
July 18 – Runnin’ Shine Duo
July 25 – Forest Flynn
August 1 – Erik Gaines
August 8 – Abbi Jean
August 15 – Poncho
August 22 – Heather Edwards Band Duo
August 29th: Horseboy Blues Cowboy P
September 5 – Pancho
September 12th Cari Lacey Duo
September 19 – Runnin’ Shine Duo
September 26th Dale Bitner

Free

Line Dancing Lessons at PBR Norfolk

July 24 2025

5:300 p.m. - 8:30 p.m

PBR Norfolk 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: Free

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Line Dancing Lessons at PBR Norfolk
Every 2nd & 4th Thursday | 8PM

Kick up your boots and hit the dance floor with us for happy hour & FREE line dancing lessons every second and fourth Thursday of the month!

Happy Hour 7-9PM with $1 off wine & draft beers + 50% off mixed drinks

Country hits + crowd favorites

All experience levels welcome

Whether you’re a seasoned two-stepper or a total beginner, our instructors will have you moving in no time.

FREE COVER
Doors Open 7PM
21+

Sports

UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3 Watch Party

July 19 2025

5:300 p.m. - 8:30 p.m

The Market at Waterside District 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510 awatson@livehospitality.com Price: FREE

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Watch UFC 318 Live! from the Market at 8PM as the UFC heads to the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans for the trilogy bout that will determine the BMF title.

Free Cover! Must be 21+
To reserve a table, contact awatson@livehospitality.com

Arts and Entertainment

COVA's Anniversary Party: Celebrating 5 Years Through the 5 Senses

July 26 2025

5:300 p.m. - 8:30 p.m

COVA Brewing Company 9529 Shore Dr., Norfolk, VA Price: TBD

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You’re invited to COVA’s anniversary party on Saturday, July 26th! Celebrating 5 years through the 5 senses.

Join us for a night filled with experiences to entice your eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and hands. Brews, food, music, and more surprises!

More details to come.. can’t wait to see you there!

Date and Time: Saturday, July 26th, 4pm-9pm

Location: COVA Brewing Co

9529 Shore Drive, Norfolk VA

Cost: Free

Link to Event: https://covabrewco.com/event-detail/anniversary-celebrating-5-years-through-the-5-senses/

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