FEBRUARY—APRIL
events Now through March Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Virtual Environmental Education Program The Chesapeake Bay Foundation offers a live and local learning program to provide students the opportunity to discover our unique species and ecosystems, and examine the most pressing environmental challenges of the watershed. Our expert educators will lead interactive 45-minute lessons, inquiry-based activities and discussions to inspire students to investigate local environmental issues relevant to their communities and engage in actions to help save the bay. Themes include “State of the Bay,” “Watershed Connections,” “Oysters and a Clear Bay,” “Chesapeake Bay Ecosystems,” “Freshwater Ecosystems and Forests” and “Wetlands and Healthy Water.” TIME: Times vary. COST: $50/reservation. Fee waivers are available for schools that qualify.
www.cbf.org
Now through May 16 First Course Virginia MOCA exhibit Virginia MOCA Satellite Gallery, Towne Pavilion II, 600 22nd Street As both a primer and an expansion upon the exhibit “Nourish,” scheduled to launch in February 2021 at Virginia MOCA, the exhibit “First Course” is on display now through May 16, 2021 at the museum’s satellite gallery. Just a short walk from the museum at 600 22nd St., Towne Pavilion II, the permanent gallery is a partnership between Virginia MOCA and the Runnymede Corporation that has over 80 combined feet of wall space spanning the lobby and hallways of the first floor. The “First Course” exhibit features twelve artist and local food expert pairings exploring the possibilities at the intersection of food and art. While the art pieces are vastly different in medium and theme, they all center on thoughtful collaboration and discussions to find new connections and insight into food-related issues. TIME: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. COST: Admission is free. Art purchases vary.
www.VirginiaMOCA.org www.cbf.org
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Now through July 11
Every Second Saturday
Clear As Crystal
ViBe Second Saturday Mural Tour
Chrysler Museum of Art
Virginia Beach Public Library, Cypress Avenue and 17th Street
Colorless Glass from the Chrysler Museum explores the allure of colorless glass by showcasing contemporary artworks and historical objects from within the museum’s permanent collection that are made exclusively with colorless glass. The works on view reveal the wide array of techniques that artists have used to capitalize on the aesthetic and intellectual opportunities offered by clear, colorless glass. TIME: Tues.–Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun., noon–5 p.m. COST: Free
chrysler.org
Every First Friday ViBe’s First Friday Art in the Dark Mural Tour
Tour the ViBe District murals leaving from the LOVE SIGN next to the Virginia Beach Public Library. This tour covers approximately one mile of art. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a camera. Children and dogs are welcome. Free parking is available along 18th Street behind the library. Free on-street parking along 18th Street. PLEASE WEAR A MASK AND KEEP SIX FEET APART; LIMITED TO 10 PEOPLE. Support from the Virginia Beach Arts & Humanities Commission and Virginia Commission for the Arts provides this tour free to the public. TIME: 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. COST: Free to attend; donations to the ViBe Creative District are welcome.
www.vibecreativedistrict.org
Chesapeake Bay Distillery Bring your flashlight and friends or pup. Starting at the LOVE sign at 18th Street and Cypress Avenue (free parking on Baltic Avenue and 18th Street before 8pm) and touring over one mile of art along 17th, 18th and 19th streets and popping in to businesses hosting featured artists events. We’ll add a little light to your outfit for safety, with glow-in-the-dark accessories. Please register in advance with the number of people in your group. LIMITED TO 10 PEOPLE. PLEASE WEAR A MASK AND KEEP SIX FEET APART. Make plans to stay late for dinner and drinks at one of our #culinaryarts partners. TIME: 7:30 p.m. COST: Free to attend; donations to the ViBe Creative District are welcome.
www.vibecreativedistrict.org
March 1-31, Multiple Days and Events She’s A BrickHouse: A Performing Arts Celebration of Stories About and by Women Zeiders American Dream Theater Main Stage Theater and Virtual This March, The Z presents “She’s a BrickHouse”—a full month of free performing arts offerings and panel discussions celebrating art and stories by and about women. TIME: Varies by event COST: Free
www.TheZ.org
February 6–June 6
March 12
Nourish
The Plan B Comedy Show
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
Zeiders American Dream Theater
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (Virginia MOCA) has four exhibitions in February that share a common theme: food. Enjoy “Nourish,” a collaboration between 12 artists and food experts from our region, and presenting new work commissioned by the museum. On view with “Nourish” at Virginia MOCA are “American Appetite: Selections from the Chrysler Museum of Art,” “Real Food Films” and a Community Gallery Open Call. All hours subject to change. Reserve tickets in advance. TIMES: Thursdays: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Fridays: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturdays: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (First hour is reserved for patrons 60+) Sundays: 1 p.m.–4 p.m. COST: Free
Plan B Comedy, the resident comedy group at The Z, performs regularly in both the Studio and the Main Stage. Plan B Comedy provides a high-energy, fast-paced and exciting experience to audiences of all ages. Plan B Comedy’s brand is “FUN” and it shows. TIME: 8 p.m. COST: $15
www.TheZ.org
March 27–28 Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live has returned BIGGER than before with an amazing and authentic Hot Wheels Monster
www.VirginiaMOCA.org
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