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.
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...
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...
Art Central Gallery Black History Month Paint Party
Art Central Gallery 120 E Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesArt Central Gallery will provide all the materials to participate in a paint party, celebrating Black History Month! Entertainment will be provided by Larry Gibson and Larry (Rock) Johnson. Ages 8 to 14: $10 Ages 15 and up: $20 Deadline to participate is Feb. 21st. Email artcent120@gmail.com for more information.
Imagination Movers
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesThey’re back! Audiences of all ages were captivated by the Imagination Movers’ last high-energy, interactive musical performance at The American Theatre. The Emmy Award-winning group returns with its fresh take on family fun and is sure to bring smiles to all who attend. Whether they’re singing about healthy snacks, playing catch or conquering bedtime fears,...
An Evening with Ben Jealous
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesBen Jealous, a prominent civil rights leader, is coming to the American Theatre to give a free lecture and book signing featuring his book Never Forget Our People Were Always Free. Jealous has devoted his life and career, including his tenure as President of the NAACP, to ending injustice and racism by strengthening the bonds...