Liz Terrell: It’s All Right With Me
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesNorfolk’s very own Liz Terrell brings her beguiling jazz vocals to The American Theatre’s intimate cabaret space for a celebration of The American Songbook. Terrell reimagines popular songs and jazz standards made famous in the early 20th century with her signature style, commanding voice and magnetic stage presence. Frequently performing throughout Coastal Virginia with her...
The Acting Company: The Three Musketeers
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesThis world premiere adaptation commissioned by The Acting Company will draw inspiration from an astonishing secret—that Dumas’ father, General Alex Dumas, was the highest-ranking person of color in a Western military until our own time. This adaptation will shed new light on this swashbuckling adventure and give a favorite story new importance. An inspiring tale...
Tidewater Striders Distance Series – 10 Mile & 15 Mile Races
Fort Monroe 20 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VAEvent Overview: 10 Mile & 15 Mile. Saturday, January 28, 2023. 8:30AM start for everyone. Race day packet pickup will be at the Fort Monroe Community Center, 100 Stillwell Road, Fort Monroe, VA 23651. Start/finish line will be just a short walk away. Race Courses: January 28th, will be at Fort Monroe, Hampton VA 23651. ...
RecruitMilitary Job Fair
Hampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA, United StatesThe free event provides an opportunity for job seekers with military experience to meet with recruiters from local and national companies, and is open to U.S. veterans, military spouses, transitioning military personnel, and members of the National Guard and Reserve. Prior to the event, attendees are asked to complete a RecruitMilitary profile online where a resume...
Transit Equity Day
In honor of Transit Equity Day, on Friday, February 3, Hampton Roads Transit will be providing free rides, available on all bus, light rail, ferry, paratransit and microtransit services. Transit Equity Day is a National Day of Action that commemorates the importance of investing in public transit for the benefit of all citizens. It also coincides with the birthday of civil...
Opening Day: ‘Teetotalers and Moonshiners, and Hampton’s Prohibition Story’ Exhibit
Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA, United StatesThis exhibit combines content from the Virginia Library’s 2017 exhibit “Teetotalers and Moonshiners: Virginia’s Prohibition Experiment” with research and artifacts from the Hampton History Museum on the local experience. On November 1, 1916, Virginia Breweries and distilleries closed their doors as the state began a grand experiment in Prohibition. From that date until 1933, state...
Great American Train Show
Hampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA, United StatesImmerse yourself in the fascinating world of miniature railroading at the train show! The train show is designed for children of all ages; for modelers, collectors and enthusiasts; for families in search of good old-fashioned fun; and for the simply curious. Each show features hundreds of tables of trains, accessories, scale models and collectible toys...
Perpetual Motion: A Modern Music Concert Performed by Peninsula Youth Orchestra
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesPeninsula Youth Orchestra Concert features vibrant works of contemporary composers, including our very own PYO musicians! Our winter concert promises to bring musical vivacity, focusing on contemporary composers such as Alan Silva, Doug Spata, Oswald Huynh, Kathryn Griesinger, John Williams. The concert will also include original compositions created by our PYO musicians making for a delightful...
West African Drum Lesson – Drumming with Kam
Y.H. Thomas Community Center 1300 Thomas St, Hampton, VA, United StatesWest African Drum class with Kam is a multi-leveled experience that allows beginners to learn the history behind the drum, the basics of rhythms, and techniques while more experienced players learn and practice the accompaniment parts and solos that make up the poly-rhythms of the djembe orchestra. Each class is tailored to the skill level...
An Evening with Dee Dee Bridgewater
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesNobody sings jazz like Dee Dee Bridgewater. Don’t miss this chance to hear the Grammy and Tony Award-winning vocalist put her unique spin on standards and re-envision jazz classics. Ever the fearless explorer, pioneer and keeper of tradition, Bridgewater fuses musical genres with each song she interprets. An NEA Jazz Masters Fellows Award recipient, Bridgewater...
Front Porch Series with Akeylah Simone
Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA, United StatesAkeylah Simone delivers a stunning performance by fusing genres from Rock, Hip Hop, R&B, Pop and Jazz in an eclectic set of original music. A native of Hampton Roads, Akeylah is just getting her feet wet as a singer, songwriter and now recording artist. In just her first two years of releasing original music, she’s...
