Arts and Entertainment

Blood in the Water Horror & Pop Culture Con 2026

March 28 - March 29 2026

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown 700 Monticello Avenue Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: From $7.39

Get ready for a brand-new horror and pop culture experience! From the same promoters who bring you Tidewater Horror Convention.

Welcome to Blood in the Water Con!

Get ready for a brand-new horror and pop culture experience.

Happening March 28th & 29th, 2025 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, Norfolk, VA, this chilling new convention is brought to you by the same promoters who bring you the Tidewater Horror Convention.

What to Expect

Celebrity Guests: Meet horror icons, pop culture favorites, and industry creators.
Vendors & Artists: Browse unique merchandise, collectibles, comics, and horror-themed art.
Cosplay & Contests: Show off your creativity in our cosplay showcase.
Special Events: From parties to interactive fan experiences, there’s something for every horror and pop culture fan.

The Venue

Wyndham Garden Hotel – Downtown Norfolk, VA

Centrally located and fan-friendly, the Wyndham Garden offers the perfect setting for two days of thrills, scares, and community. Free onsite parking.

From the team behind Tidewater Horror Convention

You know us. You’ve screamed with us. Now join us for something new, bigger, and bloodier. Blood in the Water Con will deliver the same quality you expect — with fresh surprises, new faces, and unforgettable experiences.

Ticket Information

Adults

2-Day Weekend Pass (Only available online) – $25

Single Day Passes – $15/day

Children Ages 12-17

2-Day Weekend Passes (Only available online) – $10

Single Day Passes – $5/day

Children Ages 11 and under

Free Admission with purchase of any adult ticket

Active Duty Guests

*For our Active Duty Guests, Tidewater Conventions will honor online pricing at the door with valid ID.

Prices are subject to change.

Will tickets be available at the event?

Yes, there will be tickets available for purchase at the event. However, please note that the discounted Weekend Passes are only available online.

Refund Policy

Please note there are NO refunds 60 days prior to show dates!

Tidewater Conventions INC. reserves the right to remove anyone disrupting the safety and enjoyment of our guests and attendees. If you are deemed to be a nuisance, you will be removed from the premises without a refund.

Arts and Entertainment

Raku Pottery Workshop

April 11 2026

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

All Hands Pottery Studio 164 S Military Highway, Norfolk, VA 23502, Price: May vary

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Join instructor Ray Wood as he leads us through the Raku process and explains the intricacies of this fun alternative firing technique.

Join us on April 11th for a traditional Raku firing! Participants should bring 3 bisque pieces no larger than 10” tall by 6” wide for the firing, and no smaller than 2″x 2″. We will fire more pieces if time and material allow. Glazes will be provided. Various bisque pieces will be available for purchase if needed. White clay is preferable since most of the glazes will be brighter. Pieces with an even wall thickness are less prone to cracking during this quick firing process.

Please keep in mind:

All participants will be required to sign a release before participating in firing.

Participants must be over 18, or accompanied by a paid adult.

Any clay may be used, but clay specifically formulated for raku firing has a better chance of surviving the thermal shock. We make no guarantees as to the success or survival of pieces through the process as no processes in the ceramic arts are foolproof. Fire pieces at your own risk.

Flat pieces like plates and wide bowls can be problematic and for purposes of the workshop are discouraged.

Please be aware that raku firing does not produce work suitable for food service and vessels may be too porous to hold liquid.

Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

About Ray: Ray has been making pottery for over 20 years. He makes a mixture of both functional and decorative pottery. He learned Raku from some of the potters who wrote the books on the technique. He has been making and firing raku kilns most of the past 20 years and employs both traditional and alternative firing techniques. Ray lives on the Eastern Shore and shows his pottery locally.

Arts and Entertainment

THE ERGS! / RODEO BOYS / BATO / GRATITUDE PUNKS at the Norfolk Taphouse!

March 28 2026

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Norfolk Taphouse 931 West 21st St. Norfolk , VA 23517, Price: $26.20

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THE ERGS! at the Norfolk Taphouse with special guest RODEO BOYS!

Arts and Entertainment

2026 Grown and Sexy Rum and Reggae Midnight Cruise Norfolk (Spring Edition)

March 28 2026

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The Spirit of Norfolk 333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: From $43.19

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2026 Grown and Sexy Rum and Reggae Midnight Cruise Norfolk (Spring Edition)

Arts and Entertainment

Basic Sewing Machine Maintenance with BJ

March 29 2026

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

757 Creative ReUse Center 300 Monticello Avenue #Unit 206 Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: May vary

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Learn how to maintain your own Sewing Machine!

This is a preventative maintenance course, meant to show the steps any household sewing machine owner should know. It covers home machines and simple troubleshooting. It covers finding manuals and accessories for used or inherited machines. It does not cover industrial or commercial machines, nor advanced maintenance like timing and precise tension.

Bringing your own machine is highly encouraged as this class is meant to teach you how to maintain your personal sewing machine. Please already have your own machine before taking this class.

NOTE: Reduced price member tickets are for folks with a monthly or yearly subscription membership to the 757 Creative ReUse Center. If you’d like to start your membership online, click here. You can also start your membership in store. If you do not have a subscription membership, please choose the General Admission ticket. If you reserve a reduced ticket without a membership, your reservation will be canceled, or you will be asked to pay the difference in ticket price when you come in for class.

Please Read!

We all put a lot of time and effort into creating these classes for you and cultivating an enjoyable and fun learning experience. With that in mind these classes are most suited for groups so we encurange you to register with a friend, or a few! A class minimum of 2 is required. Any classes with only one registered participant will be cancled 24-hours before the class. Refunds will be issued and you will be contacted by email and phone.

Please include a phone number along with your email, so we have your contact information in the event a class must be rescheduled or cancled.

Folks who miss multiple classes without notice will be prevented from registering for future classes. If you are not able to attend a class you have registered for please call us and let us know.

Arts and Entertainment

Next Level Athletix: In It To Win It Cheer Competition

March 28 2026

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Lake Taylor High School 1384 Kempsville Road Norfolk, VA 23502, Price: From $32.54

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A youth cheer competition and a mother/child drive in one powerful event, support the local women’s shelter while teams compete!

This year’s youth cheer competition is more than a showdown on the mat—it’s a community give-back event! We will be hosting an on-site Mother/Child Donation Drive to support our local women’s and children’s shelter. All teams are encouraged to participate, and spectators are invited to bring donations as well. Every spectator who brings an item will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a special prize during the event.

Let’s cheer loud, compete hard, and make an impact together by supporting mothers, babies, children, and teens in need. Your generosity helps us uplift families right here in our community.

Arts and Entertainment

Hope Grows Here: A 60th Birthday Celebration with Purpose

May 16 2026

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Norfolk Airport 1500 North Military Highway Norfolk, VA 23502, Price: From $71.21

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Celebrate a 60th birthday with dancing, laughter & 60s vibes, while supporting grieving families through scholarships & support.

🎉 Hope Grows Here: A 60th Birthday Celebration with Purpose 🎉

A 1960s-Themed Benefit for Grieving Families

Come celebrate life, love, laughter, and legacy as Dr. Tina Fornwald rings in her 60th birthday with a night that proves healing and joy can coexist.

Hope Grows Here is a high-energy, heart-filled, 1960s-themed celebration hosted by Widowhood Real Talk with Tina, and it’s designed to be FUN.
Think music, dancing, laughter, connection, and a room full of people who believe that even after loss, life is still worth celebrating.

✨ This is not a sit-quietly fundraiser.
✨ This is a show-up, dress-up, laugh-out-loud, dance-it-out night.

🕺 What to Expect

🎤 A live comedian bringing the laughs
💃 Dancing & 60s vibes, yes, bring the moves
📸 Photo booth moments you’ll want to keep
🎭 Costume contest (go full 60s or keep it classy!)
📚 Book signing with Dr. Tina
🎁 Silent auction, giveaways & surprises
💛 A room full of people who understand that joy is part of healing

This is a night to exhale, celebrate, and remember that we deserve fun even (and especially) after hard seasons.

🌱 Why This Night Matters

While we celebrate, we’re also raising $50,000 to support grieving families through two vital initiatives:

🎓 The WRTWT Education Fund

Providing grief-informed scholarships for students who have lost a parent or guardian because loss should never limit a child’s future.

🦋 Widowhood Support Programming

Supporting peer groups, grief retreats, mental health initiatives, podcast outreach, and community healing events like the Butterfly Release and Walk for Love.

Every ticket, donation, and sponsorship helps us sow seeds of hope for those navigating life after loss.

Together, we’re building a future where no one grieves alone. Yes, you can donate now: https://givebutter.com/1KQtL0

✨ What’s Included:
🎟️ $65 per guest (early bird through March 31, 2026), thereafter $75.00
🍽️ Full plated meal
📸 Photo booth memories
🕺 Dancing + Live DJ
💐 A tribute to Tina’s journey and vision

🎤 A live comedian bringing the laughs

Whether you’ve been part of this community from the beginning or just joined us, this night is for you too.

👗 Dress Code: 60s attire encouraged! Channel your inner Motown, flower child, or glam soul queen. Let’s celebrate in style.

This event is more than a party. It’s a celebration of how one woman turned grief into purpose and invited thousands to do the same.

🎈 Come ready to laugh, cry, hug, dance, and honor the journey.

🏨 Hotel Room Reservations

Need overnight accommodations? We’ve partnered with DoubleTree by Hilton Norfolk Airport to offer Hope Grows Here guests a discounted room rate.

📍 Hotel Address
DoubleTree by Hilton Norfolk Airport
1500 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23502-1813
📞 (757) 466-8000

📅 Event Dates: May 16–17, 2026
📌 Reservation Deadline: April 17, 2026

💲 Room Rate:

2 Queen Beds – $149.00/night
1 King Bed – $149.00/night

🔗 Book Your Room Now: https://hil.tn/4cu0wg

For additional assistance, contact:
Debbie Bloom – Reservations Coordinator
📞 Direct: 757-457-8940 | 📠 Fax: 757-228-5851

Arts and Entertainment

Norfolk Anime-Fest

May 24 2026

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Norfolk Airport 1500 North Military Highway Norfolk, VA 23502, Price: From $11.90

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Norfolk Anime-Fest is an anime collectors’ mecca convention located in the beautiful City of Norfolk, Virginia.

Norfolk Anime-Fest is an anime collectors’ mecca convention located in the beautiful City of Norfolk, Virginia. Striving to be Virginia’s best and truest anime convention featuring fandoms of multiple genres. As a long-time collector of anime, manga and pop culture items the promoter brings Virginia an event that will satisfy all anime fandom!

Norfolk Anime-Fest will have exhibitors that cater to a wide-spectrum of interests including:

•anime candy • magazines • toys • video games

•anime manga • cosplay • artwork sketches • apparel & jewelry

In addition, a roster of anime industry professionals and fandom-related celebrities are guaranteed in attendance for fans to meet and greet. This will be one show not to miss!

Arts and Entertainment

The Vibrations | Poetry Open Mic Night #Vibrations26

March 28 2026

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Maker's Craft Brewery 735 E 23rd St, Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: From $19.64

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Come Vibe Out with Indygo Shai, DJ ProStar, The Lit Auntie

The Vibration | Poetry Open Mic

Join us for an electrifying evening of spoken word and soulful expression at Makers Craft Brewery! Get ready to be blown away by the power of words as poets from all walks of life come together to share their stories, emotions, and experiences. Hosted by Indygo Shai (@indygoshai) and Vibe Engineer DJ ProStar (@djprostar07)

Whether you’re a seasoned poet or a first-time performer, this open mic event is the perfect platform to showcase your talent. Feel the energy in the air as the room fills with passionate voices and heartfelt performances.

Enjoy eats by one of the 757 most talked about food trucks The Lit Auntie (@TheLitAuntie757).

Located on E 23rd St, Norfolk, VA, USA, our cozy and welcoming venue sets the stage for an intimate and unforgettable evening. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere and let the words transport you to another dimension.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts and be a part of something truly special. Mark your calendars and join us at The Vibration | Poetry Open Mic for an evening of raw emotions, creativity, and inspiration.

Poet for Free Entry inbox @djprostar07 on IG and Pre Sign Up.

Buffet Menu

Lemon Pepper Catfish

Honey Garlic Grill Shrimp

Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

Hot BBQ Wing

Pasta Salad

Spinach Dip

Salsa

Want Something Special from Auntie…DM @TheLitAuntie757 on IG

Arts and Entertainment

TSRProductions: Take 5

April 11 2026

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hampton Roads 1401 Ballentine Boulevard Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: From $13.76

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TSRProductions presents SZN 5 — a live jazz & blues dance experience full of power, passion, and unforgettable performances

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