Arts and Entertainment

Jr Master Gardeners July Series

Every Saturday
July 5 - July 26 2025

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518 Price: Price may vary

Join us for our Jr Master Gardeners series! The Junior Master Gardener (JMG) program is an innovative 4-H gardening program for children, families, and adults. JMG engages children and their attending chaperones in “hands-on” group and individual learning experiences that promote a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind. Recommended for children ages 3-6 with caregiver assistance.

SERIES SCHEDULE:
Saturday, July 5: Pollinator Pals
Saturday, July 12: Garden Friends and Foes
Saturday, July 19: How to Help Your Garden
Saturday, July 26: Herb, Spice, or Veggie?

Price for NBG Members: $12/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).

Price for Not-yet Members: $20/Child and $18/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 (paid) ticket.

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Register for all FOUR (4) July classes for $40! Members receive $2 off per series class. The series ticket links are listed below. Members only need to purchase the series ticket – tickets for the individual programs are not needed.

Arts and Entertainment

Handel's Messiah with Eric Jacobsen

Every Saturday
December 19 2025

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Harrison Opera House 160 West Virginia Beach Boulevard Norfolk, Virginia 23510 Price: On Sale Jul 14, 2025 - 10:00 am

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Eric Jacobsen, conductor
Rachel Blaustein, soprano
Lisa Marie Rogali, mezzo-soprano
David Walton, tenor
Joshua Conyers, baritone
Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus

George Frideric Handel: Messiah

It’s Southeastern Virginia’s grandest Messiah! Conducted this year by Music Director Eric Jacobsen, Handel’s most famous work comes to life with the full Christmas section along with selections from the second and third parts, including the iconic Hallelujah chorus! This sacred masterpiece will hearten and warm the spirit this holiday season.

Celebrating his fifth season, Eric Jacobsen serves as the Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s twelfth Music Director. He is also artistic director and co-founder of The Knights, the uniquely adventurous NYC-based chamber orchestra, and Music Director of the Orlando Philharmonic. In addition to conducting, Eric is a dedicated chamber musician (cello) and is a member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble.

The 25/26 season marks the 36th anniversary of the Virginia Symphony Chorus, and its twenty-ninth under the direction of Chorusmaster Robert Shoup. In addition to regular appearances with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, the chorus has performed to sold-out houses as far afield as Prague, Vienna, Berlin, Leipzig, Munich, Salzburg and closer to home at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Arts and Entertainment

Audiostrobelight 20 year Anniversary Show at The Annex feat. Dead Friends, Drainlove, Loveghos

Every Saturday
September 13 2025

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

The Annex 2500 Church Street, Unit A Norfolk, VA 23517 Price: $12 – limited early bird tickets; $15 advance; $20 day of show

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LAVA Presents:
Saturday, September 13, 2025 at The Annex

Audiostrobelight – 20 Year Anniversary Show

Dead Friends

Drainlove

Loverghost

Tiara Tastemaker after party

Doors 6pm // Music 7pm

Tickets:

$12 – limited early bird tickets

$15 advance

$20 day of show

ALL AGES

Arts and Entertainment

Full Moon Fever – Virginia’s Tom Petty Tribute

Every Saturday
September 12 2025

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

The Annex 2500 Church Street, Unit A Norfolk, VA 23517 Price: Tickets $15 advance // $20 day of

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LAVA Presents:

Friday, September 12, 2025 at The Annex

Full Moon Fever

Virginia’s Tom Petty Tribute

with special guest

Doors 7pm // Music 8pm

Tickets $15 advance // $20 day of show

All Ages

Arts and Entertainment

Bennett Wales & the Relief reunion + EP Release w/ 95Leo + Ruven at The Annex

Every Saturday
August 1 2025

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

The Annex 2500 Church Street, Unit A Norfolk, VA 23517 Price: Tickets $15 advance // $20 day of

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LAVA Presents:
August 1, 2025 at The Annex

Bennett Wales & the Relief reunion + EP release show!

95Leo & Snshwr

Ruven

Doors 7pm // Music 8pm

Tickets $15 advance // $20 day of

All Ages

Cuisine and Cocktails

Downtown Restaurant Week July 2025

Every Saturday
July 21 - July 27 2025

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Various participating locations Norfolk VA Price: $20-$45

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For the region’s most creative culinary experience, no matter what you order, there’s no better time than Downtown Norfolk Restaurant Week. From July 21-27, indulge in specially crafted menus and exclusive deals from the area’s most talented chefs and beloved restaurants.

Make plans with friends to save big and savor even bigger. Whether you’re trying something new or returning to a favorite spot, Restaurant Week is your chance to celebrate Downtown Norfolk’s vibrant dining scene.

Reservations are recommended so don’t miss out on this delicious week!

Brunches and lunches cost $20; and there are $35 and $45 dinner options available. Check Downtown Norfolk for details and specific menus.

Participating restaurants include:

219 Bistro
Brothers
City Cruises Norfolk
Freemason Abbey Restaurant
Capo Capo
Gershwin’s
Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
Grain
Leone’s
Norfolk Seafood Co. & Oyster Bar
Ordinaire
Saltine
Saffron Indian Bistro
The Stockpot Norfolk
Town Point Club
Todd Jurich’s Bistro
Varia
Zinnia at the Chrysler Museum of Art

Event

Lilith Fest: A Tribute to Lilith Fair and Women in Music

Every Saturday
July 12 2025

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

The NorVa 317 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: Prices May Vary

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Presented by Project HERA — a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to empowering women in music — “Lilith Fest” is a rocking tribute to singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan’s iconic, women-led festival “Lilith Fair” and other iconic women in music.

The all-ages show will feature more than 20 female performers — including Norfolk locals Clover Stokes and Mari Cornell — covering chart-topping hits from the original Lilith Fair acts — like Alanis Morissette, Erykah Badu, Sheryl Crow, Tracy Chapman, Brandi Carlile, and Mary J. Blige — as well as other legendary female performers.

This uplifting, high-energy show is a celebration of women in music that you won’t want to miss!

Arts and Entertainment

Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes

Every Saturday
August 14 2025

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA Price: Price may vary

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Make the perfect miniature summer home for the fairies and gnomes in your garden! Each fairy garden includes an air plant! Recommended for ages 5+ with some chaperone assistance. Due to the use of small decorative items for the fairy gardens, it is recommended that no children under 5 years old participate. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.

Price for NBG Members: $16/child. Adult members may attend for free with a registered child.

Price for Not-yet Members: $24/child and $18/adult. Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG.

Children under 3 years old are not required to have a ticket; however, a ticket must be registered if children under 3 years old are participating in the program.

Arts and Entertainment

Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes

Every Saturday
July 10 2025

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA Price: Price may vary

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Price for NBG Members: $16/child. Adult members may attend for free with a registered child.

Price for Not-yet Members: $24/child and $18/adult. Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG.

Children under 3 years old are not required to have a ticket; however, a ticket must be registered if children under 3 years old are participating in the program.

Arts and Entertainment

🧜🏻‍♀️Norfolk Day🧜🏻‍♀️

Every Saturday
July 26 2025

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Smartmouth Beer 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507

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NFK DAY
Saturday, July 26 | 5-10 PM
We’re hosting the 7th Annual Norfolk Day with a Festival at Smartmouth’s Norfolk HQ – a free celebration of local beer, music, food, vendors, and more!

Live music by:
▪︎ Captain & The Deal 5:30 PM
▪︎ Ward’s Pocket | 7:45 PM

Food provided by
▪︎ Ghost Kitchen
▪︎ Surf & Turf Tacos

New Draft Beer:
Norfolks Given | Hazy IPA | 6.5% ABV

Local Vendor Market:
@scallywagspply
@chiphudsonart
@crayhouseworks
@Jhaskinsart
@mctoddesign
@isle_of_mizfit_crystals
@maisonsoleilnfk
@Organamama_Apothecary
@lalyelegance
@norfolkcandle
@supercompstudios

free event / all ages / all are welcome

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