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Dog’s Out the Cage Tour – Mountain Grass Unit at The Annex

April 12 2026

6:00 p.m

The Annex 2500 Church Street, Unit A Norfolk, VA 23517 Price: Prices May Vary

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LAVA Presents

Sunday, April 12, 2025 at The Annex

Dog’s Out The Cage Tour

Mountain Grass Unit

Doors 6pm // Music 7pm

ALL AGES

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Swamp Dogg at The Annex

December 5 2025

6:00 p.m

The Annex 2500 Church Street, Unit A Norfolk, VA 23517 Price: Prices May Vary

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LAVA Presents + North Shore Point House Concerts Presents:

Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Annex

Swamp Dogg

Doors 7pm // Music 8pm

ALL AGES

Jerry Williams, Jr. (born July 12, 1942), generally credited under the pseudonym Swamp Dogg after 1970, is an American soul and R&B singer, musician, songwriter and record producer described as “one of the great cult figures of 20th century American music.” After recording as Little Jerry and Little Jerry Williams in the 1950s and 1960s, he reinvented himself as Swamp Dogg, releasing a series of satirical, offbeat, and eccentric recordings, as well as continuing to write and produce for other musicians. He debuted his new sound on the Total Destruction To Your Mind album in 1970. In the 1980s, he helped to develop Alonzo Williams’ World Class Wreckin’ CRU, which produced Dr. Dre among others. He continues to make music, releasing Love, Loss & Autotune on Joyful Noise Recordings in 2018.

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Last Fair Deal (Grateful Dead tribute)

November 28 2025

6:00 p.m

The Annex 2500 Church Street, Unit A Norfolk, VA 23517 Price: Prices May Vary

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LAVA Presents

Friday, November 28, 2025 at The Annex

Last Fair Deal

a tribute to the Grateful Dead

Doors 7pm // Music 8pm

All Ages

We are a seven piece Grateful Dead tribute band based in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. At least two full sets of Grateful Dead every show. The band writes set lists using the complete Grateful Dead collection of originals and covers they played.

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Friendsgiving with Community Witch, Snake Mountain Revival, Honey Pack at The Annex

November 26 2025

6:00 p.m

The Annex 2500 Church Street, Unit A Norfolk, VA 23517 Price: Prices May Vary

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Wednesday, November 26

Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm

The Annex

LAVA Presents:

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at The Annex

FRIENDSGIVING

Community Witch

Snake Mountain Revival

Honey Pack

Doors 7pm // Music 8pm

ALL AGES

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A DAY FOR BIG DAN at The Annex

November 9 2025

6:00 p.m

The Annex 2500 Church Street, Unit A Norfolk, VA 23517 Price: Prices May Vary

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Sunday, November 9, 2025 at The Annex

A DAY FOR BIG DAN

Virginia Hardcore Showcase

feat.

Division Of Mind

Dead & Dreaming

Spikepit

Hitman

Restrictor Plate

Sentenced To Life

Hellrazor

Doors 1pm // Music 2pm

ALL AGES

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No BS! Brass + Gabe Niles JAZZ CLUB at The Annex

November 1 2025

6:00 p.m

The Annex 2500 Church Street, Unit A Norfolk, VA 23517 Price: Prices May Vary

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Saturday, November 01

Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm

The Annex

LAVA Presents:No BS! Brass

Gabe Niles JAZZ CLUB – pre + post show!

Doors 7pm // Music 8pm

ALL AGES

Arts and Entertainment

Monsters Ball – Alumni Mixer The Annex

October 24 2025

6:00 p.m

The Annex 2500 Church Street, Unit A Norfolk, VA 23517 Price: Prices May Vary

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Monsters Ball

Alumni Mixer

Join us for Dance With Me: Monsters Ball, an interactive Halloween Homecoming celebration bringing campus-to-community vibes to the entire 757. We’re uniting students and alumni from Hampton, Norfolk State, ODU, and beyond for an evening of live music, sing-alongs, line dancing, and memory-making moments. Come as you are, costumes encouraged.

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Dominion Energy Garden of Lights

November 8 2025 - January 4 2026

6:00 p.m

Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Road Norfolk, Virginia Price: Prices May Vary

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Enjoy a magical walk through the Garden’s award-winning holiday lights.
This season immerse yourself in more than 1.5 million twinkling lights.
It’s a magical experience like no other in Coastal Virginia with more lights and more surprises!

NBG Member Exclusive Night

Friday Nov. 7 | 5-8PM Arrival

Members on this night can get an exclusive look at our holiday light show before anyone else!

Date Night

Friday Nov. 14 & Nov. 21 | 8-9PM Arrival

We’ve got the perfect date night! Enjoy the lights along with select treats at each of our food vendor locations.

Pride Night

Tuesday Nov. 18 | 5-8PM Arrival

Join local community vendors and NBG to celebrate our commitment to being a garden for all.

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Nauticus Winterfest: Kingdom of the Snow Queen

November 14 - December 31 2025

6:00 p.m

Nauticus 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510

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Winterfest returns to Nauticus this holiday season, and it’s more magical than ever!

Step aboard the historic Battleship Wisconsin, decked out in over 2 million lights, and enjoy live entertainment, festive bites and drinks, and holiday shopping along the waterfront.

This beloved Hampton Roads tradition is DOUBLING in size for 2025 with unforgettable new experiences:
The Kingdom of the Snow Queen – a 30,000 sq. ft. indoor wonderland where families will journey through snowy landscapes, meet magical characters, and encounter the Snow Queen herself.
The Winterfest Riverwalk – Downtown Norfolk’s first-ever mile-long light walk, FREE and open nightly along the Elizabeth River.
New Below-Deck Adventure – discover all-new holiday fun aboard the Battleship Wisconsin.

Event Dates: Select evenings, Nov. 14 – Dec. 31, 2025
Tickets: winterfestonthewisconsin.com

Early Access for Nauticus Members: Oct. 13
General Public Sales: Oct. 20

Gather your family and friends to celebrate the holidays on the riverfront.

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Mistletoe Market 2025

November 22 2025

6:00 p.m

Wells Theatre 108 E Tazewell St, Norfolk, VA Price: FREE

Step into the Sparkle at Mistletoe Market! ✨❄️🎁

Get into the spirit of the season at Virginia Stage Company’s annual Mistletoe Market, just in time for Norfolk’s Grand Illumination Parade! Inside the beautifully decorated Wells Theatre, discover locally made gifts, festive drinks, cozy treats, and a visit from the Big Guy himself (yes, Santa!).

Wander through a wonderland of handmade treasures from local artists and artisans—perfect for holiday gifting (or keeping for yourself). Outside, the Doorway Singers will keep the cheer flowing with classic carols.

Here’s what you’ll find:
🎁One-of-a-kind goods from local and global vendors
☕️Seasonal snacks and hot chocolate at our concessions bar
☃️Holiday fun for kids
🌲A special mistletoe moment

This year’s Grand Illumination Parade theme is Winter’s Glow—expect warm lights, dazzling sights, and thousands of paradegoers kicking off the season in style.

Admission is free, and we recommend arriving early for the best parking and first pick of the market. Bundle up, bring your holiday spirit, and join us for a day of merry magic!

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6:00 p.m

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