LAVA PRESENTS:
October 30, 2026 at The Annex
TAGABOW – They Are Gutting A Body Of Water
with special guests to be announced
Doors 7pm // Music 8pm
ALL AGES
Arts and Entertainment
Join us for our June Critter Club series! Critter Club invites families into the woods, down to the water’s edge, and through different themed gardens to learn about some of the animals who call NBG home. Recommended for ages 6-12 with some chaperone assistance.
SERIES SCHEDULE
Tuesday, June 2 | Fireflies 101
Tuesday, June 9 | Garden Amphibians
Tuesday, June 16 | Nocturnal Pollinators
Tuesday, June 23 | Coastal VA Snakes
Tuesday, June 30 | Foxes 101
Join us for our June Critter Club series! Critter Club invites families into the woods, down to the water’s edge, and through different themed gardens to learn about some of the animals who call NBG home. Recommended for ages 6-12 with some chaperone assistance.
SERIES SCHEDULE
Tuesday, June 2 | Fireflies 101
Tuesday, June 9 | Garden Amphibians
Tuesday, June 16 | Nocturnal Pollinators
Tuesday, June 23 | Coastal VA Snakes
Tuesday, June 30 | Foxes 101
Join us for our Little Sprout Explorers June series! Each week you and your little ones will be introduced to nature and science concepts through crafts, hands-on exploration, walking tours, and a story time. Recommended for children ages 3-6 with significant chaperone assistance.
SERIES SCHEDULE
Monday, June 1 | Life in a Tree
Monday, June 8 | Slugs & Snails
Monday, June 15 | B is for Butterfly
Monday, June 22 | Winter in Australia
Monday, June 29 | Magnolias & Beetles
Paint a pollinator bath for your garden, then learn about the importance of supporting pollinators at home. Recommended for children ages 5-12 with some chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
Held at the Attucks Theater: 1010 Church Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Experience an unforgettable afternoon at the Black Music & Art Celebration. Witness a legendary conversation between MadSkillz, the Grammy-winning rapper, wordsmith, and torchbearer for Hip-Hop culture, with Torae, songwriter and co-chair of the Black Music Collective. Feel the energy of live performances from the Bobby Blackhat Band, Hot Gumbo Brass Band, Shark City Drum and Dance Corp, Leviticus Gospel Choir, and FORTRESSES Band. Hear from Teens With a Purpose’s newly named Youth Poet Laureates, engage in Music & The Movement with Delegate Jackie Glass, and meet artists from the “Rhythm of the Stage” exhibition in a special conversation with curator Nyree Dowdy, podcaster Kayda Plus, and artist Briana Ariel. Go behind the scenes of today’s music industry with Creatives for Virginia, and explore artwork that reflects the depth, creativity, and influence of Black culture.
This dynamic, free event is a celebration designed to inspire, connect, and uplift. All of this unfolds at the historic Attucks Theatre, one of the nation’s oldest surviving theaters built, owned, and operated by African Americans. For generations, the Attucks has been a vital stage for Black performers and audiences, hosting legendary artists and serving as a cornerstone of cultural life in Norfolk. To gather here is to be part of that ongoing story—honoring a legacy of creativity, resilience, and community while shaping what comes next.
Whether you come for the performances, the conversations, or the sense of community, this is a moment you won’t want to miss. Join us as we honor the past, energize the present, and celebrate the future of Black artistry.
Presented in collaboration with the Chrysler Museum of Art, the City of Norfolk, Norfolk Arts, and Seven Venues.
Free, registration not required.
12 p.m.: Bobby Blackhat Band (mainstage)
12:15 p.m.: Curatorial and Artist Chat with Kayda Plus, Nyree Dowdy, and Briana Ariel (gallery)
12:45 p.m.: Hot Gumbo Brass Band (mainstage)
1 p.m.: Welcome from the NAACP and City Partners (mainstage)
1:15 p.m.: Shark City Drumline (mainstage) and Music & the Movement with Del. Jackie Glass (gallery)
2 p.m.: Leviticus Gospel Choir (mainstage)
2:15 p.m.: Creatives for Virginia Intro to Music Industry (gallery)
3 p.m. Black Music Collective’s Torae & Grammy Winner MadSkillz in conversation on Black music and Hip Hop
4 p.m. FORTRESSES Band
Saturday, May 23 at 7:30 PM | Onstage Seating for $25 or VIP (4-top table) for $160
This is not a typical concert and that is the point.
On May 23, Virginia Stage Company invites you onto the stage of the historic Wells Theatre for an intimate, up-close evening of original music featuring Lewis McGehee, Michael Lille, and Karl Werne.
With seating onstage, the distance between artist and audience disappears. You are not watching from afar. You are in the room where the music is being made. Expect stripped-down performances, personal storytelling, and songs shared the way they were meant to be heard.
Each songwriter brings a distinct voice and perspective, creating a night that moves between melody, memory, and meaning. This is a one-night-only experience designed for listeners who value connection over spectacle and authenticity over amplification.
If you love discovering music in its most honest form, this night is for you. Seating is limited, and once the stage is full, that is it.
Ryan Resilience Lab Tours
Are you curious about how we can live in harmony with nature and adapt to the challenges of climate change? Do you want to see how cutting-edge design and technology can create a resilient and sustainable urban coastal community? Do you want to learn more about the Elizabeth River Project and its vision for the future?
Join the Elizabeth River Project for a tour of our globally significant resilience model, the Ryan Resilience Lab. This state-of-the-art building showcases how we can protect both the ecosystem and humans as sea levels rise, incorporating replicable, environmentally sustainable design and construction.
The Ryan Resilience Lab is also the key anchor for the Eco-District, a collaborative effort to transform the northern part of Norfolk’s Colley Avenue near Knitting Mill Creek into an innovation corridor that fosters economic development, social equity, and environmental stewardship.
During the tour, you will get to see the inside and outside of the building, learn about its features and functions, and hear from our staff and volunteers about the organization’s work and goals.
The tours are free and open to the public, but space is limited and pre-registration is appreciated. Donations are always appreciated to support a healthy Elizabeth River. We look forward to seeing you soon!
If you cannot join us on our regular tour dates and times, or if you would like to arrange a special tour for your group, please reach out to Victoria Dunch at vdunch@elizabethriver.org.
