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...
Virginia Swimming Short Course Age Group Championships
Hampton Virginia Aquaplex 1908 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA, United StatesNearly 800 boys and girls swimmers, ages 9-14 from throughout the state of Virginia will compete in this championship event. Free admission.
Margaret Cho: Live and LIVID!
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesAs a trailblazing comedian, actress, musician and activist, Margaret Cho has five Grammy Award nominations and one Emmy nod for her groundbreaking work on 30 Rock. Rolling Stone magazine named Margaret one of the 50 Best Stand-Up Comics calling her “the sort of funny, sex-positive feminist and LGBTQ activist younger comics continue to look up...
Hampton Roads Philharmonic
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesHampton Roads Philharmonic returns for its tenth season at the American Theatre, uniting musicians from all walks of life, brought together by a love of music. Active and retired military, music teachers, students, senior citizens, and more comprise the orchestra under the baton of music director and conductor Steven Brindle. The orchestra is proud to...
