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...
Virginia High School League Class 5 / 6 Swim & Dive State Championships
Hampton Virginia Aquaplex 1908 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA, United StatesThe VHSL is a Virginia schools alliance that promotes education, leadership, sportsmanship, character and citizenship for students by establishing and maintaining high standards for school activities and competitions. Schools are designated a class by their enrollment size. Admission fee.
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...
Essential African Threads with Storyteller Dylan Pritchett
Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA, United StatesCome and enjoy a morning of entertaining and engaging stories of African American life at the Hampton History Museum. Storyteller Dylan Pritchett brings to life, through his stories, important touchstones during the time of slavery wound tightly with themes of family strength and morals as well as lessons that teach about character and survival. Dylan...
Second Annual Black History Month Program
Y.H. Thomas Community Center 1300 Thomas St, Hampton, VA, United StatesJoin community members for a captivating Black History Month Program at the Y.H. Thomas Community Center on Tuesday, February 21 from 6-8 p.m. Reflect on the bravery, courage and triumph of African Americans locally and afar. To register, please call 757-727-1200.
Colonial Athletic Association Swim & Dive Championships
Hampton Virginia Aquaplex 1908 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA, United StatesThe Colonial Athletic Association is an NCAA Division I affiliated collegiate athletic conference with members located along the East Coast, from Massachusetts to South Carolina. Admission fee.
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival
Hampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA, United StatesWelcome to the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival Join us February 23-26, 2023, as we celebrate the 34th annual Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival at the Hampton Roads Convention Center! The quilt festival’s renowned Merchants Mall consists of vendors from across the country offering machines, textiles, quilting supplies, books, sewing related craft items, kits, clothing, and more! Also featured...
Melissa Manchester
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesWhat a better way to celebrate Spring than “Through the Eyes of Love”? Melissa Manchester’s Grammy-nominated hit is just a hint of a 45-year career that began as a back-up singer for Bette Midler and grew into a spectacular songbook spanning 20 studio albums. Manchester comes to The American Theatre to perform a collection of...
