Arts and Entertainment

Virginia Leather Contest

April 11 2026

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

37th and Zen 1083 37th Street Norfolk, VA 23508, Price: Varies depending on ticket you purchase

The 5th Annual Virginia Leather Contest is back—and bigger than ever!

Join us on April 11th from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at 37th & Zen for an unforgettable evening celebrating leather, confidence, and community.

Come cheer on our incredible contestants as they strut their stuff and compete for the coveted titles of Mr. Virginia Leather and Ms. Virginia Leather. Expect bold looks, powerful presence, and plenty of crowd-cheering moments.

While you’re there, be sure to check out our silent auction, featuring amazing items you won’t want to miss. Enjoy live entertainment, connect with leatherfolk and allies from across the region, and reconnect with familiar faces in a welcoming, inclusive space.

So grab your crew, break out your best leather, and mark your calendars—
this is a night you don’t want to miss. Let’s make it one to remember!

Ticket Options

VIP Seating — $50
Enjoy premium seating plus a little extra flair!
Each VIP ticket includes:

Guaranteed VIP seat

Small gift bag

2026 Virginia Leather Contest run pin

One (1) drink ticket

Preferred Seating — $30
A great view and guaranteed comfort.
Includes:

Guaranteed seat

2026 Virginia Leather Contest run pin

General Admission — $15 (on eventbrite)

Standing room

Online sales end one week before the contest

At the Door: $20 cash (day of event, if available)

Arts and Entertainment

Hank's Trivia Theme Nights

April 15 2026

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Hank's Filling Station 4301 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA, 23508, Price: Free entry

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TRIVIA THEME NIGHTS are BACK at Hank’s!

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm – come hungry, come clever, come ready to rumble.

Mark these down, BBQ brainiacs:

Wednesday @ 6:30 PM, April 15, Bring Back The 90’s Music

Wednesday @ 6:30 PM, May 20, Friends

Wednesday @ 6:30 PM, June 17, Super Dads, Famous Dads: Real & Fiction

Smoked meats. Bourbon pours. Prizes on the line.

It’s your backyard, your bragging rights, your kind of Wednesday.

Tag your trivia crew and start studying

Hank’s Filling Station | 4301 Colley Ave | Norfolk

Arts and Entertainment

Hank's Trivia Theme Nights

May 20 2026

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Hank's Filling Station 4301 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA, 23508, Price: Free entry

Visit Website

TRIVIA THEME NIGHTS are BACK at Hank’s!

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm – come hungry, come clever, come ready to rumble.

Mark these down, BBQ brainiacs:

Wednesday @ 6:30 PM, March 18, St Paddy’s Luck O’ The Irish

Wednesday @ 6:30 PM, April 15, Bring Back The 90’s Music

Wednesday @ 6:30 PM, May 20, Friends

Wednesday @ 6:30 PM, June 17, Super Dads, Famous Dads: Real & Fiction

Smoked meats. Bourbon pours. Prizes on the line.

It’s your backyard, your bragging rights, your kind of Wednesday.

Tag your trivia crew and start studying

Hank’s Filling Station | 4301 Colley Ave | Norfolk

Arts and Entertainment

Hank's Trivia Theme Nights

June 17 2026

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Hank's Filling Station 4301 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA, 23508, Price: Free entry

Visit Website

TRIVIA THEME NIGHTS are BACK at Hank’s!

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm – come hungry, come clever, come ready to rumble.

Mark these down, BBQ brainiacs:

Wednesday @ 6:30 PM, March 18, St Paddy’s Luck O’ The Irish

Wednesday @ 6:30 PM, April 15, Bring Back The 90’s Music

Wednesday @ 6:30 PM, May 20, Friends

Wednesday @ 6:30 PM, June 17, Super Dads, Famous Dads: Real & Fiction

Smoked meats. Bourbon pours. Prizes on the line.

It’s your backyard, your bragging rights, your kind of Wednesday.

Tag your trivia crew and start studying

Hank’s Filling Station | 4301 Colley Ave | Norfolk

Arts and Entertainment

Virtual Book Talk: Red Arrow in the Pacific

June 2 2026

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

MacArthur Memorial 198 Bank Street Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free

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Virtual Book Talk: Red Arrow in the Pacific

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Author Dr. Mark Van Ellis discusses the 32nd “Red Arrow” Division, one of the first American divisions deployed overseas during WWII that saw more combat hours than any other during the war.

Author Dr. Mark Van Ellis presents on his latest book, Red Arrow across the Pacific: The Thirty-Second Infantry Division during World War II (2024). This virtual event will be streamed live on the MacArthur Memorial’s Facebook, X, and YouTube and the presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A.

Facebook Page

YouTube Channel

X (Twitter) Page

Arts and Entertainment

Alexandre Da Costa, violin & Tommy Mesa, cello & Olga Kern, piano

June 9 2026

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Robin Hixon Theater, Clay and Jay Barr Education Center, Norfolk 440 Bank St. Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Price may vary

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Alexandre Da Costa, violin & Tommy Mesa, cello & Olga Kern, piano

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. “When I play, my instrument becomes the extension of my soul.” So says famed Canadian artist Alexandre Da Costa, renowned for his passionate violin as well as his roles as Music Director and Chief Conductor of the Orchestre Philharmonique du Québec and Principal Guest Conductor of the Orquesta Sinfónica Sinaloa de las Artes. He performs here with Cuban-American cellist Thomas “Tommy” Mesa, whose dazzling performance style is “a masterclass in virtuosic playing” (Tucson.com). Passion and fire—the perfect complement to the thrilling performance style of pianist Olga Kern.

Holiday

Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Marketplace

December 5 2026

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Town Point Park 1 Waterside Dr Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free & Open to the Public

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Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Marketplace

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Filled with plenty of holiday cheer and good tidings, the Holiday Yule Log Bonfire and Christmas Marketplace on Saturday, December 5, 2026 is the perfect way to welcome in the holiday season. For one afternoon, Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront is transformed into a festive outdoor wonderland highlighted by a towering Yule Log Bonfire and also featuring a local artisans market, Christmas caroling, hot chocolate and whiskey tastings, and a visit from the Big Man himself! The event is free (including Santa visits) and open to the public.

Arts and Entertainment

88.Rave at The Annex

March 28 2026

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The Annex 2500 Church Street, Unit A Norfolk, VA 23517, Price: Price may vary - RSVP

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Saturday, March 28

Show: 10 pm

The Annex

¡BAILA! & Off The Record Present:

March 28, 2026 at The Annex

88.Rave

Doors 10pm

21+

Arts and Entertainment

The New Jack Swing Legends at The Annex

May 1 2026

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The Annex 2500 Church Street, Unit A Norfolk, VA 23517, Price: Price may vary - RSVP

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FRESH RADIO PRESENTS:

May 1, 2026 at The Annex

The New Jack Swing – Legends

music by DJ BEE

Doors 7pm // Music 8pm

ALL AGES

Arts and Entertainment

Julia Cole at The Annex

June 19 2026

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The Annex 2500 Church Street, Unit A Norfolk, VA 23517, Price: Price may vary

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June 19, 2026 at The Annex

Julia Cole’s Love You To Death Tour

with special guests to be announced

Doors 6pm // Music 7pm

All Ages

VIP INFO:

This is an UPGRADE ONLY. You must have a ticket to the show in order to participate in the Meet & Greet Experience.

Meet & Green with Julia Cole (prior to show)
One Song Acoustic Performance
VIP Exclusive Merch Bundle
Priority Entry into the venue
First access to tour merchandise at venue

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Texas native Julia Cole is redefining today’s country music, having already racked up 700M+ streams and amassed over 2.7M social followers. As the middle sister of three, the rising powerhouse – known for her charismatic stage presence and perfectly witty lyrics, turns every performance into a shared experience. Celebrated as “sisterhood country” to her fan community #ColeTeam, her music has your back through every twist of life – whether you’re laughing, crying or screaming at the top of your lungs, like a sister she’s there. With that in mind, family and heritage are woven into every aspect of her artistry. A nod to the importance of roots, pride, and the people who shape you, fabrics from her grandpa Poppy’s vintage westernwear shirts appear in her stage wardrobe and guitar straps to her album and single artwork. Getting her start performing the national anthem at her high school, Julia quickly moved to stadiums for NFL, MLB, MLS, NASCAR and ESPN events. Since then, she has toured internationally in more than 10 countries, headlining her own tours as well as opening for Jelly Roll, Jon Pardi, Jordan Davis, Dierks Bentley and more. A former collegiate athlete who played volleyball at Vanderbilt, she strongly champions women’s athletics, merging her passions for music and female empowerment on and off the stage. Setting herself up for a major breakthrough year with performances at Stagecoach, Carolina Country Music Festival and more, the country songstress will release her new album, Love You To Death, on May 22 that will feature her debut radio single currently climbing the charts “Day Late & A Buck Short” and the just-released sisterhood anthem “At My Wedding.”

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