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Calendar of Events
Now through November 7
Washed Ashore, Art to Save the Sea Exhibit
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Norfolk | Norfolk Botanical Garden Artist Angela Haseltine Pozzi, a global changer, creates art from thrown-out plastics and trash littering our beaches and oceans. Washed Ashore builds and exhibits aesthetically powerful art to educate a global audience about plastic pollution in the ocean and waterways, give our marine animals a voice and spark positive change in consumer habits. Learn more about the mission at WashedAshore.org. TIME: 9 a.m.–7 p.m. COST: Members free, Adults $15, Seniors $13, Children (3-17) $13, Toddlers (2 & under) free norfolkbotanicalgarden.org
Now through January 2
Million Bulb Walk
Norfolk | Norfolk Botanical Garden All-new, one-mile, outdoor walking experience through the Garden of Lights with even more lights. Sponsored by Dominion Energy. Pre-sold tickets only. TIME: 5–9:30 p.m. COST: $10–$25 norfolkbotanicalgarden.org
Now through January 2
Holidays Lights at the Beach
Virginia Beach | Oceanfront New this year enjoy shorter lines with timed entry. Guests purchase tickets online, in advance and for a designated time slot. Guests navigate their vehicles through holiday, nautical and adventurethemed light displays on the Virginia Beach boardwalk, listening on their radios to a soundtrack playing traditional holiday music. Festive fish, musical crabs and hard-working elves—all in brightly colored lights against the moonlit Atlantic Ocean—are the stars of the BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach. They are joined by Santa taking off from the pier, a 40-foot tall dancing light Christmas tree, fish “swimming” overhead, colorchanging archways, and light displays that honor the region’s strong armed forces community. New this year, immerse yourself in the dazzling RGB tunnel, an exhilarating explosion of seemingly endless lights. This is a ticketed event. All vehicles enter through the main entrance at 2nd Street. TIME: 5:30–10 p.m. Sun.–Thurs.; 5:30–11 p.m. Fri.–Sat. COST: $12–$50 beacheventsvb.com
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Soundwalk
Norfolk | Elizabeth River Trail Virginia Beach | Pleasure House Point Natural Area Created by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and sound artist Ellen Reid, SOUNDWALK is a GPS-enabled work of public art that uses music to illuminate the natural environment. The experience is guided by the listener. The path you choose dictates the music you hear, with no two visits exactly the same. Install the free app and download the location of your choice to explore the area, triggering musical cells carefully crafted to harmonize with the landscape and attractions. Reid’s cinematic score was rendered remotely by a patchwork of artists from across the country, tailored specifically for each location. TIME: Pleasure House Point Natural Area: dawn to dusk; Elizabeth River Trail: 24 hours COST: Free www.ellenreidsoundwalk.com
November 6
Virginia Bourbon Invitational
Virginia Beach | Great Lawn of the Historic Cavalier Hotel Calling all bourbon lovers. You’re invited to experience the 3rd annual Virginia Bourbon Invitational. Join us for an afternoon of bourbon and other spirits tastings from Virginia distilleries and beyond, tapas-style food from leading culinary restaurants in coastal Virginia and live music on the Great Lawn of The Historic Cavalier. Cast your vote for your favorite bourbon in our People’s Choice Awards. 21+ only. Enjoy responsibly. Proceeds will benefit the Virginia Gentlemen Foundation. TIME: 1–5 p.m. COST: $60–$195 www.vabourboninvitational.com
November 11
Tidewater Veterans Day Parade
Virginia Beach | Atlantic Avenue One of the largest parades of the year featuring multiple high school bands, military bands and units, veterans’ organizations and more. TIME: 9 a.m.–11 p.m. COST: Free facebook.com/ events/157674993196232/
November 11–January 2
Winterfest on the Wisconsin
Norfolk | Nauticus Nauticus’ WinterFest on the Wisconsin returns to the Downtown Norfolk waterfront this holiday season with new, uniquely themed light zones, below deck tours, live music and entertainment, a neverbefore-seen Santa experience, and a new restaurant inside the Battleship Wisconsin’s historic wardroom. TIME: 5–9 p.m. Sun., Wed., Thurs.; 5–10 p.m. Fri., Sat. COST: $7–$14.50 www.winterfestonthewisconsin.com
November 13
Davy Crockett’s Tremendously Tall Tales
Virginia Beach | Zeider’s American Dream Theater Join Davy Crockett, Davy Crockett and Davy Crockett on a trip through the folklore and tall tales of the American frontier. Enjoy familiar characters such as Paul Bunyan, Babe the Blue Ox and Johnny Appleseed, and also some not-so-familiar characters like hoop-snakes and hide-behinds. Interactive and hilarious; a wonderful adventure for kids and adults alike, presented by the Children’s Theater of Hampton Roads. TIME: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. COST: Standard ticket, $10; Military or senior ticket, $8.50 www.thez.org
November 25
Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile
Virginia Beach | Mount Trashmore YMCA The 44th Annual Turkey Trot 10K and One-Mile Run provides a traditional quality running event for families and runners of all abilities. All proceeds go to the Tidewater Striders Scholarship Fund. This current year the Striders provided over $35,000 to local area college and college-bound students. Both races are holiday traditions, family friendly with deeply discounted youth registrations. TIME: 8:15–10:45 a.m. COST: Donations encouraged runsignup.com
November 27–March 6
Made in Virginia, Shaping Memories: Expressions in Clay, and Agnes Grochulska: Archetypes Art Exhibits
Virginia Beach | Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art Made in VA features 30 photographers and is juried by a curator with a national purview, providing Virginia artists with often hard-to-achieve national visibility. In Shaping Memories: Expressions in Clay, six artists use clay to explore not only formative moments in their lives but also stories passed down through generations. In her exhibit, Richmond-based painter Agnes Grochulska uses the concept of Carl Jung archetypes as a starting point in her investigations, putting forth her interpretation of the archetypes while encouraging viewers of the work to do the same. TIME: Thur., 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri.–Sun., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. COST: Free admission provided by the Goode Family Foundation. virginiamoca.org
TERJE SOLLIE
November 21
Fall Engagement Bridal Expo
Virginia Beach | The Founders Inn and Spa Every detail is covered from planning your ceremony to choosing your menu and incorporating your theme—with direct access to wedding professionals on site. Before the fashion show, featuring So Stunning Bling and Things, check out onstage performances first. Stay in the last hour to win door prizes for everyone attending and the grand prizes after the fashion show for engaged couples only. TIME: 2–5 p.m COST: $12; $15 VIP (early admission—20 available) showbride.com/all-shows
January 9
Winter Wedding Showcase
Virginia Beach | The Founders Inn and Spa Showcasing the region’s top bridal vendors, with samples and information to plan a fabulous wedding. This show is a great resource for future brides and grooms, with delicious tastings, gifts, prizes and the annual “Cake Dive.” TIME: noon to 4 p.m COST: $5 (in advance); $10 (at the door) covabridalshow.com
January 16
Uniquely Your Bridal Showcase
Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach Convention Center Visit more than 130 vendors from all over Hampton Roads who can make your special day as fabulous as you are. Enjoy a fashion show featuring several of the area’s premier bridal boutiques with the latest designs. TIME: 11 a.m.–4 p.m COST: $15 (in advance); $20 (at the door) uniquelyyoursbridalshowcase.com
January 30
Winter Engagement Bridal Expo
Chesapeake | Chesapeake Conference Center Your wedding inspiration starts here as Showbride celebrates with its 100th bridal show. Every detail is covered from planning your ceremony to choosing your menu and incorporating your theme—with direct access to wedding professionals on site. TIME: 2–5 p.m COST: $12 showbride.com/all-shows
December 3–5, 10–12 & 17–19
Grand Illumination
Williamsburg | Colonial Williamsburg Join the Colonial Williamsburg community as we celebrate the holiday season with three Grand Illumination weekends. Yuletide entertainment will include favorite holiday traditions, as well as heartwarming new additions to the festivities. On Friday evenings, join the new Procession of the Yule Log and enjoy holiday songs and stories on Market Square. Saturday evenings will include a dramatic presentation of an original holiday story, glorious music and a joyful appearance by Father Christmas, culminating in simultaneous Grand Illumination fireworks displays over the Governor’s Palace and Capitol building. TIME: 5 p.m. COST: Free www.colonialwilliamsburg.org
December 4
Holiday Parade at the Beach
Virginia Beach | Atlantic Avenue between 15th and 25th streets Giant balloons, marching bands, lighted floats, equestrian units, fire trucks, performing dance groups, motorcycles and more join forces to present a dazzling and entertaining night of fun for all ages. TIME: 5:30–8 p.m. COST: Free beacheventsvb.com
December 4
Holiday Spectacular: ‘Tis the Season to Swing
Virginia Beach | Sandler Center for the Performing Arts A trio of Broadway stars—Nadia DiGiallonardo (Waitress), Christine DiGiallonardo (Guys and Dolls) and conductor Rob Fisher (Chicago, An American in Paris)—invite you to an unforgettable holiday party. These fan favorites from public radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion” swing with fresh arrangements of the holiday songs you know and love, from Broadway to country to classics from old-time radio. Co-produced by Virginia Arts Festival and Virginia Opera with Mary Birnbaum, director, Virginia Symphony Orchestra. TIME: 8 p.m. COST: $28–$58 www.sandlercenter.org
NORFOLK FESTEVENTS
December 4
Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Holiday Marketplace
Norfolk | Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront This festive outdoor wonderland will feature unique and local crafters, a massive Yule Log bonfire, Christmas caroling with a take-home carol book and a visit from the big-man himself, Santa Claus. During the festivities, hot chocolate, ciders, seasonal craft beer, mulled wine and other holiday treats will be available for purchase. TIME: 12–8pm COST: Free to attend. Purchases vary. festevents.org
December 13
Marie Osmond—A Symphonic Christmas
Norfolk | Chrysler Hall Iconic country and pop singer, television performer and talk show host, dancer, actor, author, entrepreneur and public speaker, Marie Osmond has made headlines and fans for nearly 50 years. Now she brings a spectacular holiday concert to Norfolk, in a lushly orchestrated, heartwarming show that includes her nephew, Broadway performer David Osmond, and “America’s Got Talent” finalist Daniel Emmett and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Brent Havens. TIME: 7:30 p.m. COST: $25–$110 www.sevenvenues.com/events/ detail/marie-osmond
December 17–December 18
2021 BayPort Credit Union Surf-nSanta 5 Miler & Rudolph’s 1k
Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach Convention Center Whether you are naughty or nice, Santa has room for everyone on his list. This evening run allows you to experience the magic of the holidays. Run through the holiday lights on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk before you celebrate your run at our post-race party. TIME: Fri., 6:15 p.m., 1k; Sat., 4:30 p.m., 5 miler; Sat., 5-8 p.m. Post-Race party COST: $15–$50 www.surfnsanta5miler.com
BALLET VIRGINIA/SANDLER CENTER
December 17–December 19
The Nutcracker
Virginia Beach | Sandler Center for the Performing Arts A favorite holiday classic returns. Ballet Virginia’s professional company members will dance lead roles alongside our region’s finest young dancers in this dreamy and entertaining production. Tchaikovsky’s breathtaking score will be performed live by Symphonicity, the symphony orchestra of Virginia Beach. Waltzing flowers, tiny mice and a delightful Sugar Plum Fairy will make treasured memories and send you away with joy in your heart. TIME: Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. COST: $20–$60 www.sandlercenter.org
December 18
Shark City Drum Corp Live
Norfolk | The Kroc Center Hampton Roads Shark City Drum and Dance Corps. is excited to bring to you our first-ever live showcase. Hosted by comedians Rome Davis and Tariq Rim. TIME: 5–7:30 p.m. COST: $8–$12 www.eventbrite.com/e/shark-citylive-tickets-171609056307
January 22–23
Hampton Roads Home Show
Hampton | Hampton Roads Convention Center The peninsula’s largest home show in Hampton, Virginia, this show features landscaping companies, remodeling contractors, interior decorating companies and more, at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. TIME: Sat., 10 a.m.–6p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. COST: $10 at the door; $8 with coupon; $9 active, retired and military veterans (and spouses), active and retired police, firefighters and first responders *(with valid ID); $9 seniors; under 18 free hamptonvahomeshow.com
January 28–30
Mid-Atlantic Sports & Boat Show
Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach Convention Center If you’ve been thinking of buying a boat or upgrading what you currently have, now is the time to buy. All the big dealers will be under one roof, ready to show you their stock and make a deal. Whether you want to see the latest 2022 boat models, custom boats or watercraft and jet skis this will be your chance to check them out all in one location. The boat show offers plenty of family fun, too. TIME: 10 a.m.–8 p.m. COST: $10 at the door; $8 with coupon; $9 active, retired and military veterans (and spouses), active and retired police, firefighters and first responders *(with valid ID); $9 seniors; under 18 free www.vbboatshows.com
RICK BLANTON NOVEMBER—JANUARY
