Arts and Entertainment

Waves of Care Community Fair

March 28 2026

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library 111 W. Ocean View Avenue Norfolk, VA 23503, Price: Free

The Norfolk Prevention Coalition, Norfolk Community Services Board, Norfolk Youth Council and Norfolk Public Library are partnering with City and community organizations to host the Waves of Care Community Fair Saturday, March 28 at Pretlow Library. (RESCHEDULED FROM JANUARY 31)

The Norfolk Prevention Coalition, Norfolk Community Services Board, Norfolk Youth Council and Norfolk Public Library are partnering with City and community organizations to host the Waves of Care Community Fair on Saturday, March 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library.

This event welcomes all individuals and families to attend and connect with local service providers, nonprofits and community partners. While the event is open to everyone, it is especially focused on supporting neighbors who are at risk of or are currently experiencing homelessness, crisis or hardship.

Services and resources available at the Waves of Care Community Fair include mental health & wellness, health care, opioid education, housing and benefits assistance, employment support and personal care items

The goal is to provide a welcoming and dignified environment in which guests can access vital services.

For more information, visit www.norfolk.gov/wavesofcare

Arts and Entertainment

Sips with Sole Sneaker "BLING" Workshop

March 27 - March 28 2026

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Gather Norfolk 500 East Main Street #16th floor Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Price may vary

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Join Sip Happenz! for Sips with Sole, a hands-on sneaker customization workshop where style meets self-expression. Whether you love bold color blocking, luxe embellishments, or sleek minimalist designs, this guided workshop will help you transform a simple pair of white sneakers into a one-of-a-kind statement piece. No experience needed. Just bring your creativity and your favorite white leather or pleather sneakers.
What’s Included
• Guided step-by-step instruction
• All paints, tools, embellishments, and design materials
• A fun, high-energy Sip Happenz! atmosphere

Dates: March 27 & 28 @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Gather 500 E. Main Street, 16th Floor, Norfolk, VA

What You Must Bring
• A pair of white leather or pleather sneakers
(No canvas shoes, please.)
• Your favorite snacks and beverages

Brewery Events

DIY Vision Boards (supplies + drink included!)

March 8 2026

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Veil Brewing Co. 2314 Colonial Avenue #2nd and 3rd Floor Norfolk, VA 23517, Price: $19.64

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Join us for a DIY Vision Board Workshop at The Veil Brewing Company on SUN March 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM (EST)!

Make your own 2026 Vision Board!

Join us at The Veil Brewing Company on Sunday March 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM for a fun afternoon of crafts and craft beers!

Attendees will learn how to create their own vision board using various collage and papercraft materials. Whether you’re new to collage or an experienced crafter, this event is perfect for everyone and is a great way to visualize your goals!

Come enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, great drinks, and meet new friends. All materials will be provided, so just bring yourself and your creativity!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create a vision board for your year and keep your sights on the ideals you love! Mark your calendars and we’ll see you there!

One drink ticket is included and step-by-step instructions will be provided.

**Note:** Event timing is in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Arts and Entertainment

Easter Dinner at Saltine

April 5 2026

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Saltine 100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: $40

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We cordially invite you to celebrate Easter weekend with us in downtown Norfolk! Indulge in an exceptional dining experience with our exclusive Easter 2026 Prix Fixe menu. For just $40 per person, enjoy a thoughtfully curated two-course meal designed to elevate your holiday celebration. Begin with our Duck a l’Orange, featuring Pan Seared Duck Breast, Orange Cured Crispy Confit Leg, Stewed Beluga Lentils, Vegetable Mélange, Orange Gastrique, and Orange Supremes —a perfectly balanced dish to start your Easter feast. End on a sweet note with our Carrot Cake Roulade, layered with luscious Cream Cheese Icing and finished with Spiced Carrot Crunch, a delightful finale to your meal. Join us for a memorable holiday dining experience!

Arts and Entertainment

Cinco De Mayo Patio Party at Grain

May 2 2026

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Grain 100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510, Grain@phrinc.com Price: $50 Per Person

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$50 Per Person

This Cinco de Mayo, we’re keeping it cold and keeping it flowing. Join us on the rooftop patio for a beer-centric fiesta featuring ice-cold cervezas, festive food, and laid-back party vibes!!! Grab a bucket, kick back in the sunshine, and celebrate with great brews, great people, and great music! No big frills … just good beer, good food, and a Cinco de Mayo party done right!

Arts and Entertainment

Red, White and Brew Patio Party at Grain

July 4 2026

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Grain 100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510, Grain@phrinc.com Price: $75 Per Person

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Celebrate Independence Day in style at Grain Rooftop Beer Garden, Norfolk’s premier rooftop destination on the 5th floor of The Main.

Grain delivers a July 4th celebration that blends elevated dining, live entertainment, and patriotic flair.

Join us for our Red, White, Brew & BBQ Patio Party, featuring live entertainment all night—an acoustic act to ease into the evening and a high‑energy DJ set to keep the celebration going well into the night.

Event Schedule

Saturday, July 4th, 2026
6:30 PM – Cocktail Hour
7:30 PM – Dinner Buffet/Action Stations
9:30 PM – Fireworks Display

Culinary Experience

Enjoy a delicious mix of butler‑passed appetizers and a chef‑driven stationed buffet inspired by classic American BBQ traditions.

Butler‑Passed Appetizers

Deviled Eggs – Classic, Sour Cream & Chive, Candy Bacon
Pimento “Pigs in a Blanket” – House Sausages, Pimento Cheese, Croissant
Street Corn Bruschetta – Crispy Masa Cake, Charred Corn Relish, Lime Aioli, Cotija

Stationed Buffet Selections

Loaded Potato Salad – Egg, Bacon, Green Onion
Classic Macaroni Salad
Summer Greens Salad – Marinated Tomato, Cucumber, Pickled Red Onion, Feta, Benne Seed Dressing, Cornbread Croutons
Smoked Salt & Pepper Baby Back Ribs – Nashville BBQ Sauce, Corn on the Cob
Southern Fried Chicken – Three Cheese Baked Mac
House Smoked Brisket – Texas BBQ Sauce, Cast Iron Baked Beans
Patriotic Dessert Room – A selection of Americana-inspired sweets

What to Expect

Rooftop riverfront views
Live entertainment: Acoustic opener → DJ finale
Interactive action stations with fresh, chef‑prepared dishes
A themed dessert room full of July 4th treats
A high‑energy, social atmosphere only Grain can deliver

Arts and Entertainment

Sail250 Patio Party at Grain

June 20 2026

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Grain 100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510, Grain@phrinc.com Price: $50 Per Person

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$50 Per Person

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Norfolk welcomes the international fleet of tall ships!

On Saturday, June 20th at 7PM, we’re transforming our rooftop patio into a vibrant nautical-inspired celebration overlooking downtown Norfolk during one of the most spectacular maritime events in the country. Sail250® will bring more than 60 ships from up to 20 nations to our waterfront as part of the national Semiquincentennial festivities.

Arts and Entertainment

Plant and Seed Swap + Market

February 28 2026

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Benchtop Brewing Company 1129 Boissevain Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507, Price: Free

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Plant lovers! It’s starting to warm up!
Bring your propagated babies, your seedlings, your big plants, your empty pots… etc. there will be a couple of local vendors, a food truck, plus live music. Let’s put our party plants on

Arts and Entertainment

St. Patrick's Day Party at Benchtop Brewing

March 14 2026

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Benchtop Brewing Company 1129 Boissevain Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507, Price: Free Entry

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Saint Patrick’s Day is rolling down the street and straight onto the Blacktop

When the parade confetti settles, follow the sound of paws, pints, and power chords our way.

Pet Parade kicks off at 3PM
Dress up your dogs, glam up your guinea pigs, bedazzle that bulldog. We’re celebrating the real MVPs of the holiday: four-legged legends.

Corned beef sausages from Pendulum Meats
Savory, snappy, and exactly what your Irish alter ego ordered.

Cats on the Blacktop live from 4–7PM
They’ll be turning the taproom into a proper jig with grit and groove.

Karaoke at 7PM
After a few green drinks, everyone’s a headliner. Belt it. Whisper it. Dramatically interpret it. We support your journey.

Green drinks flowing

Zero leprechaun judgment

Maximum festive chaos

Parade. Pets. Power ballads.

Arts and Entertainment

Comedy Murder Mystery on Granby Street

February 28 2026

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Granby Theater 421 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: $50 per person

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Join for our newest Murder Mystery production.
Saturday February 28th at the historic Granby Theater
MURDER AT THE HIGH SCHOOL REUNION
You are cordially invited to the thirty-year reunion for the class of 1995 of Nerdsville High School!
The Fighting Nerd Birds of Nerdsville High will be kicking up their heels as they celebrate and reminisce about the good old days.
Will it be an evening of fun and memories or will old scores be settled?
There will also be a tribute to mark the retirement of their beloved gym teacher “Mean Old Mrs. Applebee.”
Just keep your eyes and ears open because murder is also on the guest list and our detective will need your help to bring the guilty party to justice.
This is one reunion you will need to see to believe.
Come watch the fur fly in this hilarious comedy with Virginia’s only fully interactive murder mystery dinner theater.
Join us for an evening that’s “to die for” as Maverick Productions and the Granby Theater bring this all-new show to the heart of downtown Norfolk.
For additional information, please call (757)-587-3883.

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