Sports

The Cosmic Takeover Tour is touching down at Harbor Park in 2026!

June 5 - June 6 2026

May vary

Harbor Park 150 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Enter the Cosmic Lottery

The Norfolk Tides are excited to announce that Cosmic Baseball, a glow-in-the-dark twist on America’s favorite pastime, is coming to Harbor Park in 2026! The Cosmic Takeover Tour, which completely sold out in 2025, is stopping in Norfolk next season, and fans can enter the ticket lottery now through the Cosmic Baseball website.

As seen on The Today Show, ABC News, Sports Illustrated, MLB Network, and many more, Cosmic Baseball is flipping the sport on its head with an electrifying, glow-in-the-dark transformation. Fans can watch the Chili Peppers and Glow Mojis take the field under black light in a jaw-dropping spectacle that’s part baseball, part neon-fueled party, and 100% unforgettable. Neon uniforms, UV-reactive baseballs, and electrifying entertainment are all things fans can expect at the event in 2026.

Information regarding dates, ticketing, and more will be announced soon. Fans looking to stay up to date with news regarding the Harbor Park tour stop should follow the team on social media, and visit chilipeppersbaseball.com.

For questions or inquiries, please contact:

John Stanley

Director of Communications – Norfolk Tides

jstanley@norfolktides.com

Matthew Bowman

Director of Marketing and Content Creation – Cosmic Chili Peppers

bowman@chilipeppersbaseball.com

Anna Kate Lebold

Social Media Manager – Cosmic Chili Peppers

annakate@chilipeppersbaseball.com

Arts and Entertainment

Bloom Bingo Social at Maker's Craft Brewery

June 6 2026

May vary

Maker's Craft Brewery 735 E 23rd St, Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: $28.00

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Interactive Educational + Social Game Experience

Your ticket includes:

8 Rounds — chances to win plant prizes like a peace lily, ponytail palm, and a lavender plant!

Take-Home lavender satchel— every registered guest leaves with one. If there are any left over, first come first served for walk in guests.

Plant Tips & Fun Facts shared throughout the event

Food and drinks available for purchase at
Maker’s Craft Brewery

Event Details:
Saturday June 6, 2026
3:30pm-5pm

Maker’s Craft Brewery
735 E 23rd Street
Norfolk, VA 23504

This is an activation that is a part of Lavender Fest at Maker’s Craft Brewery (Please visit their site for more info). The game begins at 3:30 PM, so please arrive between 3:00-3:15 PM to check in, order food and/or drinks, and get settled before we begin. We will be located inside and check for a large pink floral display for location. Each entry fee includes 1 Bingo card (you can swap out your card during intermission). Additional cards can be purchased in person to increase your chances of winning.

Walk ins are welcomed but only those registered will be able to take home a lavender satchel and the door price will be $35.

Suggested age: 12 and up with minors 17 and under accompanied by an adult.

Produced by Kultura House Productions — creating curated cultural experiences in Hampton Roads.

Arts and Entertainment

Kingdom Kin: Adult Prom 2026

July 10 2026

May vary

The Slover 235 East Plume Street Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: From $43.11

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A grown, elegant night to dress up, dance, and enjoy a reimagined prom with great music, photos, light refreshments, and lasting memories.

Arts and Entertainment

Midas Touch Book Club

June 27 2026

May vary

1401 Melon St 1401 Melon Street Norfolk, VA 23523, Price: From $55.20

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Kids Book Club in Norfolk hosted by Author Kevin Brown. Six Saturdays of reading, discussion, purpose-building, food, drinks, and fun.

Kids Book Club: The Treasure Hunt — 6-Week Reading & Purpose-Building Experience

Join us for a fun, meaningful, and interactive 6-week Kids Book Club for ages 9–13 hosted by Kevin Brown, self-published author of 8 novels.

This book club is designed to help young readers build confidence, think deeply, express themselves, and begin discovering their purpose. Each week, students will read through The Treasure Hunt together, participate in group discussions, and answer reflection questions created to help them better understand who they are, what they believe, and the gifts they carry inside.

The experience begins with a Vision Board Party during Week 1, where kids will dream big, set goals, and create a visual reminder of who they are becoming. For the remaining weeks, participants will read two chapters each Saturday, with each chapter including two interactive questions to guide reflection and conversation.

Kids will have the opportunity to share their answers, listen to others, and engage in positive discussions in a safe and encouraging environment. Food and drinks will be provided each week.

This book club is free for kids who are Medicaid recipients and qualify. For more information, text 757-559-6022.

This is more than a book club — it’s a space for kids to read, reflect, grow, and believe in themselves.

Book Club Details

Ages: 9–13
Hosted by: Kevin Brown, Self-Published Author of 8 Novels
Location: Norfolk, VA
Schedule: Saturdays, June 27 – August 8
No session on: July 4
Week 1: Vision Board Party
Weeks 2–6: Reading, reflection questions, and group discussion
Food & drinks provided weekly
Free for qualifying Medicaid recipients

What Kids Will Gain

Improved reading comprehension
Confidence in sharing their thoughts
Self-awareness and personal reflection
Positive peer discussion
Purpose-driven thinking
A fun and supportive book club experience

Parents, if you’re looking for a positive summer activity that helps your child read, reflect, and grow, this book club is a great opportunity.

Arts and Entertainment

Jam & Paint

May 30 2026

May vary

Mom & Pops Family Restaurant 331 East Bayview Boulevard Norfolk, VA 23503, Price: $0 - $35

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Unleash your creativity with some tunes and brushes for a chill night of jamming and painting fun!

Jam & Paint

Join us for a delightful evening at Mom & Pops Family Restaurant on May 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time).

Unleash your creativity and have some fun with our Jam & Paint event—where music meets art in perfect harmony!

Arts and Entertainment

4th Annual Pole for Gold

June 27 2026

May vary

University Theatre ODU 4600 Hampton Boulevard Norfolk, VA 23508, Price: $31.37

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20% of ticket sales will help pediatric cancer families. Come see AMAZING pole dancing , all while supporting a beautiful cause

Arts and Entertainment

How to Deal Book Tour | Eli Harwood with Destini Ann Davis

July 25 2026

May vary

The Slover - Community Engagement Room #650 235 East Plume Street Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: $37.24

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Join us for a powerful stop on the How to Deal Book Tour with Eli Harwood, in conversation with Destini Ann Davis.

On Saturday, July 25th, from 4–6 PM, gather at The Slover – Community Engagement Room #650, for an honest, hope-filled conversation about becoming the emotionally mature parent you aspire to be.

Ready to break cycles, heal old wounds, and build the emotionally close relationship you’ve always wanted with your children? This event brings the heart of How to Deal to life, offering real, no-nonsense tools for navigating the messy emotional moments of parenthood.

Drawing from her work as a therapist and bestselling author, Eli will explore how to move through challenges like anger, anxiety, people-pleasing, and comparison, and how healing yourself is the first step toward raising emotionally secure kids. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to strengthen your relationship with your children and the confidence to show up as the steady, connected parent you want to be.

Your ticket includes a copy of How to Deal, which you’ll receive upon arrival, plus a live conversation and a book signing to follow.

Come ready to reflect, connect, and leave equipped with tools for both you and your family.

Check out the speakers’ socials: @attachmentnerd and @destini.ann

Sports

Norfolk State Football vs. North Carolina Central University

November 7 2026

May vary

William "Dick" Price Stadium 700 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: Price may vary

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Norfolk State Football takes on North Carolina Central on November 7th at William “Dick” Price Stadium.

Sports

Norfolk State Football vs. Howard University

November 21 2026

May vary

William "Dick" Price Stadium 700 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: Price may vary

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Come support the Norfolk State Spartans one last time at home before the season ends. Not only is it the last game of the season, but it is also Senior Day.

They will be going face to face with Howard University.

Arts and Entertainment

Lauren Alaina: The Stages Tour

October 8 2026

May vary

The NorVa 317 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Price may vary

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Lauren Alaina once told an interviewer that she wanted to perform at the Grand Ole Opry by the time she was 16. “You’ve got high hopes,” she was told. As it turns out, she hadn’t begun to envision all that was in store for her before entering her junior year in high school.

She was the runner-up on Season 10 of American Idol, where her strong vocal performances earned comparisons to the genre’s premier vocalists, Carrie Underwood and Martina McBride. In January, The New York Times called her “the best singer so far this season.” A record-breaking 122.4 million votes were cast for Lauren and Idol winner Scotty McCreery. The final show garnered 29.3 million viewers and 38.6 million people tuned in to see the winner’s name announced.

Soon after, she made her much-anticipated Opry debut to sing her debut hit, “Like My Mother Does.” “I dreamed since I was a kid of being on that stage because my daddy grew up playing the banjo and he’s really good at it,” she says. “He always wanted me to perform at the Grand Ole Opry because he never got the chance. When I was little, he told me he wanted me to perform there and it would be as good as him getting to, and he was there. I need someone to pinch me because it was just the way it was supposed to be.”

But she barely had time to reflect on her accomplishment because the achievements are coming fast and furious. Last summer, she was a cheerleader and pizza parlor employee. This summer, she signed a record deal with Mercury Nashville/19 Recordings/Interscope, presented at the CMT Music Awards and joined Martina McBride in a duet of “Anyway” at LP Field during CMA Music Fest. She’s started recording her debut album and is now on the American Idols Live tour, which travels across the nation through September.

Although the venues and audience sizes have drastically changed in the last year, she’s still doing what she’s always done–singing for anyone who would listen whenever she got the chance.

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May vary

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