Arts and Entertainment

Family Twilight Trek - Firefly Night

June 12 2026

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518, Price: Price may vary

Meet staff in the WOW Children’s Garden to learn about the behavior and lifecycle of fireflies before going on an exclusive, after-hours sunset tour of the Garden! Recommended for children ages 5+ with caregiver participation. All attending adults and children are required to have registered tickets.

Moderate walking required – program includes an approximately 1 mile walk through the Garden.

Price for NBG Members: $12/child and $5/adult.

Price for Not-yet Members: $20/child and $16/adult (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).

All participating children ages 3-17 and attending adults must have a paid, pre-registered ticket for the program. If children 2 and under are participating in the program, they must have a registered child ticket.

Arts and Entertainment

Truth Be Told Final Launch of the ERT Season: Stories Under the Stars

May 2 2026

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Larchmont Library 6525 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23508, Price: Free entry

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Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening along the Elizabeth River Trail as we celebrate the final launch of Truth Be Told Season 5 with Stories Under the Stars.

Set against the backdrop of the trail at the Larchmont Library, this outdoor gathering brings together storytelling and community. Arrive early to grab your spot on the lawn, snag some food from the vendors, participate in some Double Dutch jump roping fun, and settle in before the stories begin. As the sun sets, our storytellers will begin sharing their Elizabeth River Trail based stories.

Bring a blanket or chair, invite a friend, and get ready for an evening that celebrates the voices, community and stories that shape Norfolk. Come early, stay awhile and experience the ERT in a whole new way! Check out the event webpage.

5:00 PM
– Double Dutch
– Grab Your Spot on the Lawn
– Pick Up Your Food

6:00 PM
– Stories Begin!

PLEASE NOTE:
Limited parking available on-site. Overflow parking is available at Second Presbyterian Church (approx. 3/4 mile walking distance along the ERT).

Arts and Entertainment

Member Exclusive: Little Critter Club

May 30 2026

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518, Price: Price may vary

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Bring your 18-month to 3-year-old little critters to the WOW Children’s Garden for hands-on, sensory-based exploration! This program is also a great opportunity for attending chaperones to learn how to incorporate nature play and exploration with their little ones. Recommended for ages 18-months to 3 years old with significant chaperone assistance. This is an NBG Member exclusive program that requires pre-registered (purchased) tickets.

Price for NBG Members: $5/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).

All child class participants must have a registered ticket. This is a Member Exclusive program.

Arts and Entertainment

The Black Jacket Symphony presents - Def Leppard’s ‘Hysteria’

October 8 2026

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Harrison Opera House 160 W Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Price may vary

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Remember putting on an album and listening from start to finish? Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony recreates Def Leppard’s iconic album Hysteria live in its entirety—note for note, sound for sound—plus a full set of Def Leppard’s greatest hits.

For over a decade, the Black Jacket Symphony has performed over 40 classic rock albums, bringing an incredible night of entertainment to over a million music lovers across the US. The group of hand-picked musicians changes based upon the album being performed—and no sonic detail is overlooked, with the musicians doing whatever it takes to reproduce the album. It’s a full night of rock and roll magic—plus a visual experience unlike any other. Fans across the country flock to their shows—and once you see one, you won’t miss another!

Don’t let the name fool you…known for their incredible live recreations of some of classic rock’s greatest albums, The Black Jacket Symphony is bringing Def Leppard’s iconic album Hysteria to life. It’s a full rock-and-roll experience! Black jackets for them, blue jeans for you.

Arts and Entertainment

Monty Python's SPAMALOT

October 13 - October 18 2026

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Harrison Opera House 160 W Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Price may vary

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The quest for the Holy Grail begins in Norfolk!

Hot off a critically acclaimed Broadway revival in 2023, Monty Python’s SPAMALOT, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, comes to Norfolk on October 13-18.

Lovingly ripped off from the classic film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, SPAMALOT features a book & lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle. SPAMALOT has everything you need for a great knight at the theatre–from flying cows to killer rabbits, British royalty to French taunters, dancing girls, rubbery shrubbery, and of course, the Lady of the Lake. SPAMALOT features songs that will leave you humming including “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” “The Song That Goes Like This,” “Find Your Grail” and more that have become beloved classics in musical theatre.

Don’t miss it—get your tickets today for “the funniest musical on Broadway!” (Washington Post)

Arts and Entertainment

Keyshawn-Albright II at Scope

May 16 2026

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Scope Arena 201 E Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Price may vary

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Keyshawn Davis is ready to deliver a hometown performance that Norfolk has been waiting for!

Keyshawn will face Philadelphia’s Nahir Albright in a 12-round super lightweight rematch on Saturday, May 16, at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia.

In the 10-round welterweight co-feature, former world champion Brian Norman Jr. returns against Canada’s Josh Wagner.

Undercard action includes Keyshawn’s older brother, Kelvin Davis, in a 10-round welterweight fight, while younger brother, Keon Davis, sees action in a six-rounder in the same division.

Keyshawn-Albright II and Norman-Wagner will be streamed live on DAZN.

Additional undercard details will be announced shortly.

Arts and Entertainment

Activate Your Wellness

April 29 2026

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch 1425 Norchester Ave. Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: FREE

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The presentation is structured around the Eight Dimensions of Wellness. It encourages small positive steps towards a healthier life. The Activate Your Wellness campaign promotes overall wellbeing by encouraging people to take small steps to improve their health across the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.

It is a positive, optimistic campaign that aims to let Virginians know it’s okay if their wellness isn’t perfect and provides them with tools and resources for improvement.

The campaign is structured around the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.

The presentation will emphasize positivity, growth, and optimism, encouraging small, actionable steps toward a healthier life.

It will also cover an explanation of each dimension and ideas on what steps could be taken in order to reach the larger goal.

Reserve your spot HERE.

Arts and Entertainment

The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Naro

April 24 2026

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Naro Cinema 1507 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, Price: Ticket prices may vary

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Let’s do the Time Warp again.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Friday, April 24th at 11:30pm

“Creatures of the Naro” returns with all the chaos, costumes, callbacks, and camp you expect from a live Rocky Horror shadow cast. Starring Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon, this cult comedy-horror-musical remains one of the most interactive movie experiences ever created.

Ground Rules

• Seating is first come, first served. We have seating downstairs and in the balcony. Large groups should arrive early since we cannot guarantee everyone will sit together.
• Please bring your ticket with you, digital or printed. A will call list will be available, but having your QR code ready helps keep the line moving.
• Outside props are NOT permitted. Leave the birdseed at home. Prop kits will be available for purchase at the show for $5.
• Beer and wine will be available for purchase. All alcohol sales support a local non-profit.
• Concessions are available and can be purchased with cash or card.
• Parking is available behind the theater off Spotswood Avenue and Shirley Avenue. There is also a large lot across from Blair Middle School on Colley Avenue, plus ample street parking.
• This film is rated R. Please leave children under 13 at home.

All tickets $14
No ticket books, no senior discount, no refunds.

Get your tickets now at narocinema.com and get ready to do the Time Warp again.

Arts and Entertainment

The Improv Riot Allstars

April 24 2026

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The Push Comedy Theater 763 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: $11.00

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“Whose Line…” Style Improv Comedy in Norfolk!

Get ready for short-form improv comedy in the style of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” at the Push Comedy Theater. And we’re bringing out the best of the best to give you the laughs you deserve. Throughout the show, we’ll gather your suggestions of celebrities, locations, relationships, quirks, and so much more…we’ll take care of the rest. Who knows…we might even need your help on stage at some point, so stay sharp!

Whether it’s a friendly night out or something fun for a date, our all-stars will make your night memorable. We’ll use your ideas as starting points and for a few minutes, we’ll create crazy scenarios and unforgettable characters along the way. You might see an unlikely match on The Dating Game. Or one person play four different roles in a round of Survivor. There’s even a chance you might see someone recite Shakespeare on the International Space Station. You never know what you’ll see when our all-stars are together.

So join us for a night of fun and laughs you’ll be talking about for a long time. And maybe you’ll end up with a new game to play at your next get-together or party.

Arts and Entertainment

Improvageddon: The Ultimate Improv Competition

April 25 2026

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The Push Comedy Theater 763 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: $11.00

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Prepare for Glory!! Prepare for IMPROVAGEDDON: The Ultimate Improv Competition! Three teams will be given just 15 minutes to perform any style of improv comedy they choose… all in a quest to be declared Improvageddon champ and raise the Hammer of Lowell in the final victory. This ain’t your daddy’s Improv cage match! If you think you’ve seen Improv competitions before then you ain’t seen nothin’ yet!

Improvageddon combines Improv Comedy with stylistic elements of Professional Wrestling to create a truly unique, and most definitely over-the-top Improv contest. Gimmicks will be displayed! Trash will be talked! Feats of comedic strength will be performed! Let the final war for comedic supremacy begin! Who will raise the Hammer of Lowell in the final victory? You’ll have to come to this month’s show to find out!

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April 29 2026

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