WHAT’S HAPPENING
Ynot Wednesday: Sandler Center Outdoor Concert Series 16th SeasonÂ
June 12 thru Aug. 28Â | Virginia Beach
The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the return of Ynot Italian’s Ynot Wednesday sponsored by Southern Auto Group for its sixteenth season! This free outdoor summer concert series will take place on the Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza every Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The 2024 series will kick off on June 12 and run through Aug. 28. — MORE INFO!
Jackalope
May 31 thru June 2nd | Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach is gearing up to host the second edition of Jackalope! Show out to watch competitions in street and vert skateboarding, bouldering, BASE jumping, skimboarding and demonstrations of freestyle motocross and BMX. Jackalope is free to the public, with additional VIP passes offering exclusive experiences, such as sessions with professional athletes. — MORE INFO!
Camp Get Well Soon
April 13 | Assembly NFK
Join Get Well Soon powered by the good folks at Assembly Norfolk for a one-day wellness event to feed your soul for a one-day wellness event to feed your soul! Move your body, make a new friend, dabble in crafting, eat good food and relax your mind. Check out the full lineup for the day on the website — MORE INFO + BUY TICKETS!
Exporting Home: Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
May 14 & May 23 | Tysons & Richmond
The Exportando a Casa program is a 2-day workshop, on May 14 and May 23, which is a nationwide series that has priority commitment from the International Trade Administration under the U.S. Department of Commerce Global Diversity Export Initiative. Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is looking for Latino-owned or Latino-led product companies with an established website that the International Trade Administration could assist in developing a more robust e-commerce sales methodology to sell into Latin America and their home countries. — MORE INFO!
Townebank Jazz Series Returns to the Sandler Center with 6 New Jazz Concerts
April 11 thru Sept. 19 | Norfolk
The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts announces the return of Jimmy Masters’ fan-favorite jazz series, hosted cabaret-style in the intimate Miller Studio Theatre. The Townebank Jazz Series will take place one Thursday a month from April through September, featuring a line-up of six new shows. The series will showcase both local jazz performers and guest entertainers from far and wide, including Brazilian music star Daniela Soledad, jazz guitarist Nate Najar, vocalists Giacomo Gates and Tessa Souter, and vibraphonest Chuck Redd. — MORE INFO!
Farmers Markets
Find an ever-evolving list of FARMERS MARKETS in our region. We are always on the lookout for more, too. Fresh produce, meats, seafood, artisan-made items, prepared foods—you never know what you will find. Buy local!
Offshore Wind Project
Completion: 2026 | NBC News’ Sunday TODAY highlighted the Dominion Energy Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project (see video below). This large-scale, pollution-free wind power plant off the coast of Virginia could become a model for generating clean energy. One revolution of a turbine could create enough energy to power a house for a full day. MORE DETAILS about the project via Dominion Energy.
Blog: Boulevard Update
Something in the Water 2023
Pharrell Williams brings back Something in the Water festival to Virginia Beach, 2023
Women Build Week 2023
Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads—3rd Annual Women Build Week, May 1-12, 2023
VSO Presents: Mozart’s Requiem
VSO performs Mozart's final masterpiece: the transcendent Requiem, with its darkly rich orchestration and otherworldly radiance.
Lynnhaven River NOW—Projects
Projects that Lynnhaven River NOW does to keep Virginia Beach waterways clean and healthy
Rivers Portsmouth Casino Opens
The extensive venue space offers gaming and entertainment options for locals and visitors alike.
Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads
The event was an opportunity to share the vision for the future of Habitat SHR to sustain operations for the long-term future of the organization.Â
The Heart Stompers
The Heart Stompers, a Hampton Roads alt-country, honky tonk, Americana band
Chincoteague Pony Penning
The 97th Annual pony swim takes place this July
Norfolk’s Harborfest A Success
Tall ships on display during Norfolk's 46th Harborfest
June 15: Global Wind Day
June 15 is Global Wind Day, celebrating wind energy, its [...]
Women’s History Month
Women's History Month: Five remarkable women from the Tidewater region
Saving Super Bowl Sunday
You can still enjoy post-season football this year. Our tips for Super Bowl watch parties that are still fun despite Omicron.
COVID: The Latest Recommendations
So You Just Tested Positive for COVID. Now What? The latest recommendations on dealing with the virus.
Breeze Airways’ New Norfolk Hub
Breeze Airways launches new hub out of Norfolk International Airport, offering affordable flights to various American cities
Barter Authority Social
Hampton Roads Barter Authority members gather for a holiday networking and social event