Island rhythms, bites, and family fun.
Live Entertainment: Natures Child and JuJu Drum & Friends
Arts and Entertainment
Hello, Kindergarten–3rd Grade families! Are you ready for an amazing adventure? The Elizabeth River Project is hosting The Amazing Neighborhood Mollusk Adventure, a FREE children’s puppet show created by Project ANiMA, an interdisciplinary team of ODU students and faculty.
Get ready to meet a whole crew of brackish‑water buddies: Mr. Blue the Crab, Reign the Mermaid, the Reef Rascals, Esperanza the Pelican, and The Marsha Sisters — and they need YOUR help to restore our shorelines. This will be the very first public performance of The Amazing Neighborhood Mollusk Adventure, and we can’t wait for you to cheer and learn along with us about how everyone—no matter our age—can help take care of the Elizabeth River. Come join the fun and help our puppet friends save the day!
Born and raised in Philly, crash landed in Charleston, Kevin and John Shields are breaking into previously uncharted waters with their quirky indie hip-hop group, Little Stranger. Between John’s melodic singer-songwriter magnetism, Kevin’s in-your-face delivery, and an overall undeniable groove, this duo is sure to get any audience up and moving. Stylistically reminiscent of Gorillaz and Odelay-era Beck, Little Stranger delivers a fresh take on melodic hip-hop. Every track brings the uniqueness and strangeness that their name implies.
For the past few years, the duo has perfected their live performance by playing over 100 shows per year prior to the coronavirus shutdown. The group also puts a big focus on creating arresting visual experiences through their music videos, their own eccentric television program (LSTV), and in-house graphics. Between their out-of-the-box creative endeavors and an ever-increasing arsenal of new tunes, Little Stranger is poised to make 2023 another slam dunk.
On April 14, 2026 at 7:00PM ET, writer and researcher Sandra Lanman joins the MacArthur Memorial for a virtual program in honor of Yom HaShoah about her grandmother Elsie, one of 1,300 Jewish refugees who came to the Philippines to avoid persecution in Europe only to face new trials and terrors during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II.
Join us for an Old World vs. New World Whiskey Dinner—a curated 4-course experience featuring exceptional pours from Johnnie Walker, Blade and Bow, Bulleit, and Buchanan’s.
🥃 Paired bourbon cocktails
🍽️ Thoughtfully crafted courses
✨ Special guests from Diageo
📅 Thursday, April 16
📍 Todd Jurich’s Bistro
Reserve your seat—this is a night worth savoring.
Clock out and join us for a laid-back happy hour at Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub & Restaurant.
The vibes are easy, the conversation flows, and downtown connections happen naturally. Drinks are on you, appetizers are on us. It’s the perfect low-pressure way to meet fellow professionals and unwind after the workday.
Slow Jams: R&B Flight Night 🎶🍸
Get ready for a night of smooth vibes, great music, and sweet indulgence.
Join The Cookie Bar for an R&B-inspired flight experience featuring punch cocktails, dessert flights, and a fun “Name That Tune” game while R&B plays all night.
✨ R&B Punch Cocktails
✨ Dessert Flights
✨ Name That Tune Game
✨ R&B Music All Night
📅 Friday, April 17th | 7PM–9PM
📍 Glow Juice Bar
727 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA
Seats are limited for this experience.
🎟 Tickets:
www.thecookiebarva.com
