Activities & Events

“What’s going on this weekend?” Ah, the age-old question. Great news: Coastal Virginia Magazine is your go-to source for festivals, concerts, performances, art exhibits, holiday events, family fun and so much more. From the Oceanfront to Colonial Williamsburg, If it’s happening, you’ll find it here.
Virginia Beach native Alana Springsteen, an accomplished country singer-songwriter

Alana Springsteen Returns to the Oceanfront on April 25

Virginia Beach native Alana Springsteen, an accomplished country singer-songwriter, visits the Oceanfront for a free concert April 25 before heading...
PHOTO COURTESY OF ROVER CRUISES

Spring Things to Do and See 2026

— Compiled by Butch Maier RUN Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend The Shamrock Marathon, founded in 1973 with 59 entrants, is...

Photo By Sarah Ferguson | Richmond Ballet

Richmond Theater Crowd

Richmond is crowded with theaters. Here is a sampling of what you can see soon at several of them. Compiled...

Belly Laughs Aplenty

Bert, a Big Woodchuck, sketch kings, and one cool Katt are among the amusing arrivals. By Pete Humes Need a...

Comedian Nick Deez performs at the new Funny Bone Comedy Club in his hometown of Virginia Beach.

Funny Bone Offers More Elbow Room, More Names, and Games

At the new Funny Bone Comedy Club in Virginia Beach, customers do not have to worry about having enough elbow...

Photo Courtesy of Dorrance Dance

Feats of Feet Featured

BalletX: March 5 at Chrysler Hall, Norfolk This extraordinary Philadelphia-based contemporary ballet company is innovative and rooted in technical excellence....

Nate Bargatze stars in The Breadwinner.

Theatrical Premieres

Here are the most anticipated movies of March and April, via rottentomatoes.com MARCH The Bride! Release: March 6 Genres: Horror/Drama/Musical...

All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

A Spring Bouquet of Theater

This season’s shows combine solid classics with bold new choices.  By Paul Bibeau As the weather warms, a broad mix...

Photo Courtesy of John Legend

Seven Can’t-Miss Spring Sounds

By Hannah Serrano Spring arrives in Coastal Virginia with a musical lineup that spans centuries and genres—from operatic spectacle and...

Current Scoop

Cold Splash a Cool Way to Warm Hearts with Cash Yes, it’s cold outside. And the water’s chillier. But this...

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2026 Will Be a Year to Remember Via VA 250

Virginia’s story begins on the water In 2026, Coastal Virginia will take center stage as the Commonwealth commemorates 250 years...

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Events Calendar January-February 2026

Dates and events are subject to change. Please visit the event website for the most up-to-date information. SPECIAL EVENTS Jan....

Events Calendar November-December 2025

Dates and events are subject to change. Please visit the event website for the most up-to-date information....
Janusphere Dance Company at the Ballet on the Beach Dance Festival

Ballet on the Beach Brings World-Class Dance to Assateague Island 

Photography courtesy of Ballet on the Beach  Each fall, the shores of Assateague Island transform into an open-air stage, where...

Two Wild and Crazy Guys Steve Martin & Martin Short perform at The Dome in Virginia Beach.

Events Calendar September-October 2025

Dates and events are subject to change. Please visit the event website for the most up-to-date information. SPECIAL EVENTS Sept....

Close up of raw, fried, and smoked gourmet oysters at a street food market fair festival

Five to Try: Fall Seafood Fests

Around here, seafood season is 24-7/365. But the cooler months of fall in Coastal Virginia are especially great for enjoying...

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