Come out to support the Norfolk State Spartans on January 12th vs Maryland- Eastern Shore at 7:00 p.m.!
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Come out to support the Norfolk State Spartans on January 12th vs Maryland- Eastern Shore at 7:00 p.m.!
Nauticus recently announced its inaugural Noon Year’s Eve event, the Great Nauticus Snowball Countdown, a brand-new daytime New Year’s celebration designed for families. Taking place on Wednesday, December 31, this first-of-its-kind event offers all the excitement of New Year’s Eve with none of the late-night hours.
The centerpiece of the celebration is Virginia’s largest indoor snowball fight, transforming Nauticus’ expansive indoor spaces into an action-packed winter playground. Guests of all ages can jump into the fun with safe, soft snowballs, creating a high-energy experience that is equal parts playful and unforgettable.
Throughout the event, guests will enjoy live circus performances featuring an aerialist, juggler and magician that bring movement and spectacle to the celebration. Interactive activities, festive crafts, and winter-themed surprises will be available throughout the campus, encouraging families to explore and engage together.
Renowned nautical historian and bestselling author Ian Toll will discuss the importance of the U.S. Navy in World War II and the role of Naval Station Norfolk in supporting the war effort. Toll is best known for his Pacific War Trilogy and Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the U.S. Navy, which won the Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval Literature.
His Pacific War Trilogy — Pacific Crucible, The Conquering Tide, and Twilight of the Gods — includes two New York Times bestsellers and has been praised by critics and military historians alike. Toll has lectured at the U.S. Naval Academy, the Pentagon, and the Naval War College, and has contributed to major publications, including the New York Times and Washington Post.
“These programs offer exceptional opportunities for our community to engage with leading scholars and understand how maritime history has shaped Virginia and our nation,” said Paula Barclay Cook, Sail250® Virginia education manager. “From the courageous journeys along the Underground Railroad’s water routes to the naval operations that changed the course of world history, these stories remain deeply relevant today.”
Both events are free and open to the public, but reservations are required due to limited seating. The Slover is located at 235 E Plume St, Norfolk, VA 23510.
The Speaker Series is part of Sail250® Virginia’s comprehensive education initiative leading up to the June 2026 festival, which will welcome over 60 tall ships and historic vessels from more than 20 countries to Norfolk and 11 other Virginia affiliate harbors.
To register and for more information about the Speaker Series and other educational programs, visit sail250virginia.com/historyeducation.
A panel discussion moderated by Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, the Vice Chair of the Sail250® Virginia Executive Board of Directors, will examine the often-overlooked maritime dimensions of the Underground Railroad, exploring how Virginia’s waterways served as critical pathways to freedom for enslaved people seeking liberation.
Dr. Newby-Alexander, Endowed Professor of Virginia Black History and Culture at Norfolk State University, will be joined by two other distinguished scholars – Dr. Cheryl LaRoche, associate research professor in Historic Preservation at the University of Maryland, and Dr. Timothy Walker, professor of history at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
Dr. LaRoche is the author of Free Black Communities and the Underground Railroad: The Geography of Resistance and the forthcoming Apostle of Liberation: AME Bishop Paul Quinn and the Underground Railroad. Her multidisciplinary work has earned recognition from the Maryland Historical Trust and the Society of Historical Archaeology.
Dr. Walker, editor of Sailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad, brings expertise in Atlantic World maritime history and has collaborated with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution on historical climate research using 19th-century whaling vessel logs.
Come ring in the New Year at COVA with some delicious coffee drinks, craft beer, and a build your own mimosa bar! Moontide Sundries will be serving brunch from 9am-3pm! Live Music by the duo, Swell Luck 11am-2pm!
Just to be clear, this is NOT an “open mic” and each month is a new, seasoned line-up. Hatton has had 30 years of experience in performing stand-up comedy in the Hampton Roads area. So he knows how to put together a great night of laughs. This show runs about 90 minutes long and does not have an intermission. Feel free to mindfully get up at any point during the show to refresh your beverage to take a bathroom break. The comics won’t mind one bit.
Everyone in the room is a suspect in this wild murder mystery in Norfolk… EVEN YOU! The Unusual Suspects is a completely made-up murder mystery. Detective Brad McMurran walks you through the suspects… all pulled from the audience. No matter what twists the suspects throw at our great detective, he’s following the fun right to the very end. Watch in amazement as Brad pieces the puzzle back together, and leaves everyone doubled over with laughter. The show is completely improvised, so who knows what will happen next?
Each month, Brad plays a different detective inspired by the great sleuths of fiction. If you love mysteries, whodunnits, and good plot loop-hole, The Unusual Suspects is for you. Can you solve the murder before our crack investigator?
The Unusual Suspects is the brainchild of Brad McMurran (co-writer of Cuff Me: The 50 Shades of Grey Musical Parody, and co-owner of The Push Comedy Theater). The show regularly sells out at the Push Comedy Theater. It has been performed at parties, festivals, and corporate events. It was performed monthly at the South Point Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Teacher’s Pet – An Improv Comedy Show
The “JAM” is a monthly collaboration between the Push Diversity Council and Lemon Pepper & Sazón Comedy, highlighting diversity in improv. A portion of each show’s proceeds goes toward the Push Diversity Scholarship. This month, we’re coming together for a very special edition of the JAM as we honor the life, laughter, and legacy of comedian Donna Lewis. A beloved performer, mentor, and pillar in our community, Donna inspired countless artists with her bold humor, fearless spirit, and love for comedy. Join us for an evening of high-energy comedy, improvisation, and celebration as we pay tribute to Ms. Donna. Featuring some of the very best performers from Diversity Jams and Lemon Pepper & Sazón Comedy, this show promises to be both heartfelt, hilarious and a true reflection of Donna’s impact. This tribute event will take place on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. at the Push Comedy Theater, located at 763 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510. A portion of the proceeds from this show will go toward the Push Diversity Scholarship and to supporting Donna’s family. Each ticket purchase will include a #DoItLikeDonna wristband. Don’t miss this meaningful celebration of a woman who gave so much to our stages and our hearts.
Looking for something fun to do Friday night in Norfolk?
Five Dollar Comedy at Push is a surefire ticket to laughs and something fun to do on a Friday night in Norfolk. Whether it’s a quick night out with friends or you’re celebrating the weekend, Push Comedy Theater brings you discounted tickets at just $5.00 for a full night of improv comedy.
Harold Night is one of Push’s longest-running shows and is the big, bad granddaddy of all long-form improv! Normally improv is a bunch of fun games and small scenes. But with Harold Night, with a single audience suggestion multiple scenes and characters are weaved together to create a full world by Push Comedy Theater’s top improvisers. These characters eventually meet and crossover, and who knows where things will go from there. Because it’s all made up of the spot… right before your eyes.
Harold Night is bizarre, magical, and gets weird, really fast. So, if you’re looking for something adventurous and fun to do on Thursday night in Norfolk, grab your tickets and settle in for Harold Night. This show typically features two improv teams and has one, 10-minute intermission. So there’s plenty of time to use the restroom and grab a beverage without missing a beat. It’s the cheapest comedy ticket in town, and you’re guaranteed to see a show that no one has seen before.
