Dates and events are subject to change. Please visit the event website for the most up-to-date information.
Photo Above: Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass on view at The Chrysler Museum of Art through Sept. 14. (Pictured: Incubators, 2016, Virgil Ortiz)
SPECIAL EVENTS
July 12: FUSE Fest 2025
Presented by Teens with a Purpose,FUSE Fest features a carnival-style procession, live performances, art installations, games and more. Purpose Park, Norfolk. twp-themovement.org/fusefest
July 17-21: Virginia Beach International Carnival
The Virginia Beach International Carnival immerses guests in authentic Caribbean culture through live music and delicious food. vbintlcarnival.com
July 19: Norfolk Latino Music Festival
Eat, drink and salsa the night away along the downtown Norfolk waterfront. Town Point Park, Norfolk. festevents.org
July 19: 17th Annual Hampton Heat
Watch as racers put the pedal to the metal on the track. Late models, super streets and legends all battle it out. Langley Speedway, Hampton. langley-speedway.com
July 19-20: Distilled Ink Festival
This two-day festival celebrates the art of tattooing with artist Don Peddicord from season five of “Ink Masters,” as well as tattoo artists from local and regional shops. eventbrite.com
July 20: Virginia Symphony Orchestra Concert in the Park
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra performs a free summer concert. Town Point Park, Norfolk. festevents.org
July 20: Christmas in July Mistletoe Market
Holiday cheer comes early at this summer mistletoe market. Historic Wells Theatre is filled with local artists, artisans and crafters selling handmade treasures. Wells Theatre, Norfolk. vastage.org
July 26: FantaSci
This annual fantasy and science fiction mini convention includes panels, cosplay, vendors and games. Chesapeake Central Library. chesapeakelibrary.org
July 30: 100th Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim
Watch Chincoteague’s “Saltwater Cowboys” herd wild ponies across the Assateague Channel to Chincoteague Island and celebrate the 100th anniversary of this iconic event. chincoteaguechamber.com
July 31-Aug. 3: Bachata Vida Summer Festival
Meet with world-class instructors who will teach dance classes for every level, then enjoy live music, a silent disco and more. Virginia Beach Convention Center. bachatavida.com
Aug. 1-3: Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show
This gem show features estate, classic, handcrafted and fashion jewelry made from a variety of metals. Virginia Beach Convention Center. treasuresoftheearth.com
Aug. 1-Sept. 1: Busch Gardens Bier Fest
On select days, sip seasonal beer offerings and savor beer-inspired recipes. Busch Gardens,
Williamsburg. buschgardens.com
Aug. 2: Pop 2000 Tour
Time travel to the early 2000s during this concert, featuring nostalgic performances by O-Town, Ryan Cabrera and LFO, hosted by *NSYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick. Busch Gardens, Williamsburg. buschgardens.com
Aug. 2: Water Lantern Festival
Watch as thousands of glittering lanterns float across the water during this family-friendly event. Mount Trashmore Park, Virginia Beach. waterlanternfestival.com
Aug. 17-24: 63rd Annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championship
Professional and amateur surfers from all over will compete for titles and prizes. Attendees can also enjoy other beach-oriented sports. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. surfecsc.com
Aug. 22: Empty Bowls
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts hosts this popular event where local artists donate handmade bowls to benefit The Suffolk Christian Fellowship Food Bank. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. suffolkcenter.org
Aug. 22-23: 42nd Annual Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival
The area’s longest-running outdoor jazz festival features a star-studded lineup of names on the smooth jazz scene. Town Point Park, Norfolk. festevents.org
Aug. 22-23: Virginia Beach Funk Fest Beach Party
Virginia Beach Funk Fest brings the “funk” to the beach with free live music, food and vendors. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. beacheventsvb.com
Aug. 23: 10th Annual Coastal Craft Beer Festival
Neptune’s Park is transformed into a craft beer lover’s haven, featuring Virginia beers, ciders and seltzers, along with live music, food trucks and more. Neptune’s Park, Virginia Beach. neptunefestival.com
Aug. 23: Hampton Roads HoneyFest
Enjoy all things honey, including edible treats and beverages, craft brews and mead, as you learn about the fascinating world of bees. St. George Brewing Company, Hampton. eventbrite.com
Aug. 23-24: 53rd Annual Seawall Art Show
Browse one-of-a-kind gifts and signature pieces, such as wood carvings, oil paintings, handwoven clothing, fine jewelry, pottery and glass. High Street, Portsmouth. seawallartshow.org
Aug. 25: National Park Service Birthday
Celebrate the National Park Service’s birthday by visiting a park in the Coastal Virginia region. nps.gov
Aug. 30: Cousinz Festival
Now in its second year, this year’s Cousinz Festival features a star-studded lineup of performers, including Jeezy, T-Pain and Lil’ Kim. Scope Arena, Norfolk. cousinzfestival.com
ART
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg, colonialwilliamsburg.org
Ongoing: Celebrity in Print; Worlds Collide: Archaeology and Global Trade in Williamsburg
Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries
Norfolk, odu.edu
Opening Sept. 5: River of Earth: Meaning and Material in Self-Taught Art From Appalachia
Barry Art Museum
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, barryartmuseum.odu.edu
Through July 31: Out of the Box: A Barbie Doll Retrospective; Carved Couture: 18th-Century British Wooden Fashion Dolls
The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center
Hampton, hamptonarts.net
Through Aug. 23:
PLAYTIME: Toys and Art
Chrysler Museum of Art
Norfolk, chrysler.org
Through July 27: Greta Pratt: Jamestown is Sinking
Through Aug. 17: Joyce J. Scott: Messages
Ongoing: JJJJJerome Ellis: Contradictions; Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass
Opening Aug. 7: Constructing Mexico: Photography and National Identity
D’Art Center
Norfolk, d-artcenter.org
July 5-Aug. 2: Figment: A
National Juried Exhibition of Fanciful, Whimsical, and Surreal Artworks; The Vault – Catherine Hillis: Chasing the Light
Aug. 9-Sept. 6: Flowing and Flying: A Juried National Exhibition of Waterscapes and Waterbirds; The Vault – LENS ERT: A local Photography Exhibit of the Elizabeth River Trail
Gallery at York Hall
Yorktown, visityorktown.org
July 1-31: Stained Glass Exhibit
July 20, Aug. 17: Acoustical Guitar
Aug. 1-31: Bird Carving Exhibit
Hermitage Museum & Gardens
Norfolk, thehermitagemuseum.org
July 17, 31, Aug. 14, 28:
Sunsets on the River Ongoing: Burden of the Beast
Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center
Newport News, thetorggler.org
Aug. 10: The Vessel Revisited: Fundamental Forms in Contemporary Ceramics
Muscarelle Museum of Art
Williamsburg, muscarelle.wm.edu
Through Aug. 18: Founding the Alma Mater of the Nation
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center
Portsmouth, portsmouthartcenter.com
Through July 20: A Purple Patchwork Sewn in Sisterhood
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
Virginia Beach, virginiamoca.org
Through Aug. 31: Duke Riley: O’er the Wide and Plastic Sea; Open (C)all 2025: Dear Earth; Nature’s Witness
Ongoing: With Love: 1,000 Flowers
MUSEUMS & PARKS
Children’s Museum of Virginia
Portsmouth, childrensmuseumvirginia.com
July 13: Special Needs Sundays
Through Aug. 31: Building Buddies
Hampton History Museum
Hampton, hampton.gov
Ongoing: Revolutionary Hampton: Journeys of Liberty; 1619 African Arrival Exhibit; NASA’s Human Computers; NASA: Hampton Takes Flight; Historic Black Beaches
Hunter House Victorian Museum
Norfolk, hunterhousemuseum.org
July 13: History, Friendship & Fun: An American Girl Trivia Tea
Aug. 17: The Women Behind the Men: Hidden History of Women in Games
Jamestown Settlement and American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Williamsburg & Yorktown, jyfmuseums.org
July 12: Citizen Science Family Day
Through July 27: Patrons & Patriots: The Legacy of Nick and Mary Mathews
The Mariners’ Museum and Park
Newport News, marinersmuseum.org
July 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27: Lil’ Mariners’ Wonder Wednesdays
July 13, Aug. 10: Friendly Hours
July 25: USS Monitor Legacy Program
Nauticus
Norfolk, nauticus.org
July 10: EdTalk
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Norfolk, norfolkbotanicalgarden.org
Tues. & Thurs. July-Aug.: Sunset Kayaking
July 7 & Aug. 21: Owl Prowl
July 9: Every Brilliant Thing from VA Stage Company
Virginia Living Museum
Newport News, thevlm.org
July 19, 26: Turtle Census
Aug. 29-30: Dino Discovery
Through Sept. 7: Dinosaur Quest
Virginia Zoo
Norfolk, virginiazoo.org
July 10, 17, 24, 31,
Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, Sept. 4: Zoo Tales
July 12: Adult Night
July 15, Aug. 5, Sept. 2: Wild Babies
Aug. 29: ZooGrooves
MUSIC & STAGE
Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion
Portsmouth, PavilionConcerts.com
JULY
12: The Infamous Stringdusters & Leftover Salmon; 18: Masters of the Mic; 19: Liberty Lottery; 24: Damian Marley & Stephen Marley
AUGUST
9: The Temptations & The Four Tops; 29: The Australian Pink Floyd
Chartway Arena
Norfolk, chartwayarena.com
July 30-31: Laufey: A Night at the Symphony
The Dome
Virginia Beach, thedomevb.com
JULY
6: Diana Krall; 11: Kem; 15: Michael Frant & Spearhead; 22: Chicago; 25: Whiskey Myers
AUGUST
11: Cody Jinks; 13: Cypress Hill & Atmosphere; 28: Alison Krauss & Union Station; 30: Chevelle; 31: Simple Plan
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
Newport News, downinggross.org
July 8, Aug. 12: 25 Mics
July 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19: Summer Movie Series
Elevation 27
Virginia Beach, elevation27.com
JULY
18: Four Sticks; 25: Schism; 27: Barrington Levy
AUGUST
3: Violent Vira; 16: Red Not Chili Peppers; 22: Shot through the Heart
Flat Iron Crossroads
Gloucester, flatironcrossroads.com
July 12: Willie Williams Band
July 19: The Deloreans
July 26: Good Shot Judy
Aug. 16: Fireside Collective
Hampton Coliseum
Hampton, hamptoncoliseum.org
July 11-12: Ganja White Night
Little Theatre of Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, ltvb.com
July 18-Aug. 10: The Producers
The NorVa
Norfolk, thenorva.com
JULY
12: Lilith Fest; 13: Powerman 5000 + Ill Nino; 17: 49 Winchester;
18: I Love the 80s; 19: Big Boobie;
20: Ocean Alley; 22: Flipturn;
29: We Came as Romans;
30: Evan Honer; 31: Descendents
AUGUST
3: Anberlin; 6: The English Beat;
9: Crazy in Love; 29: Umphrey’s McGee
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Virginia Beach, sandlercenter.org
JULY
9, 16, 23, 30: Ynot Wednesday;
24: Celebrating the Music of Paul Simon
AUGUST
1: Graham Nash; 5: Twin Peaks;
6, 13, 20, 27: Ynot Wednesday;
9: Who’s Bad; 21: The School of Jazz
Smithfield Little Theatre
Smithfield, smithfieldlittletheatre.org
July 25-27: Finding Nemo Jr.
Aug. 1-3: Cyrano de Burger Shack
Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts
Suffolk, suffolkcenter.org
July 20, Aug. 15: Movies on the Big Screen
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Virginia Beach, virginiabeachamphitheater.com
JULY
10: Dierks Bentley; 11: Styx;
13: Kids Bop Live; 18: The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World and New Found Glory; 19; Big Time Rush; 25: Nelly, Ja Rule and Eve; 29: Outlaw Music Festival
AUGUST
2: Kesha and Scissor Sisters;
12: The Doobie Brothers;
16: Luke Bryan; 23: Thomas Rhett;
27: Falling in Reverse;
31: Def Leppard
Zeiders American Dream Theater
Virginia Beach, thez.org
July 11-19: Core Theatre’s Medusa
