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RecruitMilitary Job Fair
RecruitMilitary Job Fair
The 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...
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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...
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Great American Train Show
Immerse 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...
Opening Day: ‘Teetotalers and Moonshiners, and Hampton’s Prohibition Story’ Exhibit
This 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...
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Perpetual Motion: A Modern Music Concert Performed by Peninsula Youth Orchestra
Perpetual Motion: A Modern Music Concert Performed by Peninsula Youth Orchestra
Peninsula 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
West African Drum Lesson – Drumming with Kam
West 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...
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An Evening with Dee Dee Bridgewater
An Evening with Dee Dee Bridgewater
Nobody 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...
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Virginia High School League Class 5 / 6 Swim & Dive State Championships
The 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
Front Porch Series with Akeylah Simone
Akeylah 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...
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Essential African Threads with Storyteller Dylan Pritchett
Essential African Threads with Storyteller Dylan Pritchett
Come 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...
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Second Annual Black History Month Program
Second Annual Black History Month Program
Join 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.
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Colonial Athletic Association Swim & Dive Championships
The 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.
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Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival
Welcome 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...
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Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival
Welcome 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...
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Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival
Welcome 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
Melissa Manchester
What 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...
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Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival
Welcome 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 Black History Month Paint Party
Art 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.
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Imagination Movers
Imagination Movers
They’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,...
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Hampton Restaurant Week
Hampton Restaurant Week is back March 5–19! Support local restaurants, savor local faire, and enjoy Hampton Restaurant Week! Specials include: $10 and $15 lunches, $25 and $35 dinners. Participating restaurants coming soon!