Enjoy the Downtown Norfolk waterfront with live music, a variety of food options and drink features all summer long!
Interested in a reserved table? Contact info@watersidedistrict.com.
Arts and Entertainment
Enjoy the Downtown Norfolk waterfront with live music, a variety of food options and drink features all summer long!
Interested in a reserved table? Contact info@watersidedistrict.com.
At the event, you’ll find over 28 of Virginia’s best restaurants, food trucks & carts serving up an amazing variety of mouth-watering tacos & related food items for $4 each! Get ready for an action-packed weekend filled with a large variety of tacos, margaritas, games, and taco-themed fun all while being entertained by live bands, authentic Mariachi music & entertainment, awesome activities, and more!
Saturday, July 11 at 7:30 PM
On the Main Stage at the Wells Theatre
Jazz at The Wells goes big.
For the first time, Jazz at The Wells moves from the Tazewell Lounge to the Wells Theatre main stage for a full-scale Big Band concert featuring the Tidewater Winds Jazz Big Band.
This 25-member ensemble brings the golden age of swing to life with bold brass, tight rhythms, and timeless favorites from the Great American Songbook. Under the direction of Maestro John Brewington, the Big Band delivers music made famous by legends like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Tony Bennett, and Nat King Cole, along with Broadway hits, film music, and fresh arrangements that keep the sound vibrant and alive.
Joining the band are acclaimed vocalists Danielle Roby and Frank Cubillo, whose powerhouse performances add style, charm, and classic crooner energy to the evening. Together, they recreate the feel of a grand jazz concert where the music fills the room and every seat feels part of the moment.
As Resident Artists at venues like the Sandler Center for the Arts and Zeiders American Dream Theater, Tidewater Winds is known across Hampton Roads for performances that honor America’s musical traditions while welcoming audiences of all ages.
If you’ve enjoyed Jazz at The Wells before, this is the elevated, can’t-miss version. If you haven’t, this is the perfect place to start.
Buy tickets here.
A Day of Fantasy and Table Top Games!
The realm returns this November for an even bigger adventure!
Dragon Faire: A Tabletop Role Playing Festival is back for TWO days of fantasy, gaming, creativity, and chaos in Norfolk’s NEON District on November 14th and 15th. Produced by Push Comedy Theater and Pushing Dragons, Dragon Faire is a free, family-friendly outdoor festival inspired by the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons and tabletop role-playing games. Whether you are a longtime adventurer, a dice goblin, a cosplay hero, or someone who just wants to wander through a magical weekend with a turkey leg and a soundtrack, there is something here for you.
This year’s festival features:
Dragon Faire is designed for everyone. Bring your party, your kids, your bard, your wizard, or just your curiosity. Come explore a world filled with imagination, laughter, storytelling, and community.
No tickets required. No experience necessary. Just show up ready for adventure.
The nineth annual Virginia Symphony Orchestra Concert in the Park presented by The Perry Family Foundation and TowneBank is Sunday, July 26, from 6pm to 10pm (show starts at 8:30pm) at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront.
Produced by Norfolk Festevents, admission to the concert is free and open to the public. The evening will include gourmet artisan foods and beverages for purchase. Town Point Park will open at 6pm for pre-concert picnics.
Relax into the new week on select Sunday nights, 6pm-8pm with live music and sunsets on the Chesapeake Bay with the Big Bands on the Bay Concert Series at Ocean View Beach Park. Enjoy an evening full of dancing and music to round out exciting summer weekends. Remember to bring your blankets/chairs for these family friendly concerts!
Jordan Jensen is a stand-up comedian and actor whose hour long comedy special, TAKE ME WITH YOU, recently debuted on Netflix and was praised by Decider as “a winning comedy debut that takes on femininity standards”.
Jordan headlines sold-out shows across the country and tours with Tom Segura. She amassed over a million followers across her social media platforms and has nearly 1.3 million views on her YouTube special. Jordan has built a strong digital following alongside her podcasts — co-hosting the fan-favorite “Bein’ Ian with Jordan” and hosting her own, “RIP Jordan Jensen.”
Jordan can be seen in Bradley Cooper’s feature IS THIS THING ON? for Searchlight starring Will Arnett. In 2025, Jordan was spotlighted in Deadline’s “The Future Of Funny: 15 Comedians Ready To Break Out In 2025″, following her earlier recognition in Vulture’s “Comedians You Should and Will Know”. She has appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central Features, Don’t Tell Comedy, Vice’s Super Maximum Retro Show with Chris Distefano and voiced the lead character in Adult Swim’s “The Elephant”. In 2021, she became the first female comic to win NY’s Funniest Stand-Up Award at the New York Comedy Festival.
On stage at the Comedy Cellar, or on screen, Jordan’s comedy blends raw storytelling with fearless honesty, pulling from her unconventional upbringing and experiences on the road.
We’re turning downtown Norfolk into a mid-summer holiday wonderland filled with local artists, handmade gifts, festive fun, and more vendors than ever before. Whether you’re hunting for one-of-a-kind presents, treating yourself, or just looking for a fun family outing, this is your chance to shop small and skip the December stress.
What to Expect:
• More local vendors and handmade goods than ever before
• New holiday storytime readings for children
• Kids activities and family-friendly fun throughout the day
• Guided tours of the historic Wells Theatre
• Chances to win up to 50% off Virginia Stage Company subscriptions and tickets
• Concessions and drinks available for purchase
From handcrafted art and jewelry to candles, décor, accessories, and unexpected treasures, the Mistletoe Market is the perfect excuse to start checking names off your holiday shopping list five months early.
And honestly, future-you in December will be grateful.
Bring the family, invite your friends, and celebrate a little Christmas magic in the middle of summer at Wells Theatre.
💎 Crystal Liora Designs
A collection of eye-catching, one-of-a-kind fluid art paintings and jewelry, and more.
@crystallioradesigns / Facebook, Instagram
👗 Costumez by Meg
Meg Murray is Virginia Stage Company’s costume shop manager, surrounded by sewing machines, fabric, and creativity. She spends the off-season in her sewing room surrounded by sewing machines, fabric, and creativity…
🐚LA NEIGE HOME DÉCOR
One-of-a-kind coastal themed art and home decor
Robert LaNeige / Facebook
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