Friday is Veteran’s Day, so don’t forget to honor those who served our country and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. There are several events commemorating our veterans across Hampton Roads, including concerts, marathons and more.
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All Weekend
Newport News
Friday – Sunday | S.T.E.A.M. Women’s Conference 2016 | Refuge Nation Church
The conference will take place on November 11-13 and it will be three days filled with powerful women speakers, inspiration, and great fellowship Our guest speakers for this event will be Dr. Karen Annette Stanley of Bethea of Baltimore, MD, Co-Pastor Jacque White of Charolette, NC, and Refuge Nation’s own Minister NaKeyia Wiggins.
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Saturday – Sunday | WWII Veterans of Hampton Roads Video Documentary | Virginia War Museum
A Video Documentary by Mitchell Woods, Boy Scout Troop 31, Fort Monroe, VA, featuring highlights of interviews with more than 30 WWII Veterans from our area.
Free with admission.
Norfolk
Friday & Sunday | The Barber of Seville | Harrison Opera House
Virginia Opera presents: The Barber of Seville-Rossini’s comedic masterpiece! Starring Will Liverman, Virginia Beach native and alumnus of The Governor’s School for the Arts as FIGARO-the cunning and mischievous Barber who helps a young woman escape from the hands of her guardian into the arms of an honorable suitor.
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Friday
Chesapeake
Friday – Saturday | Greenbrier Adult Skating w/DJ Boogeyman | Greenbrier Family Skating Center
Join DJ Boogeyman for another adult skate session, this time at the Greenbrier Family Skating Center.
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James City County
5:30pm – 9pm | Bountiful Brews & Bites | Jamestown Beach Event Park
Enjoy this outdoor festival filled with food trucks, craft beer, wine and fun! There will be live music and fireworks to end the evening.
$10 General Admission. Children under five are free. Hot chocolate, bottled water and coffee will be free. All food and adult beverages will cost an additional fee.
Newport News
8pm | Michael McDonald | Ferguson Center for the Arts
From ‘70s-era Doobie Brothers classics such as “What A Fool Believes” and solo hits like “I Keep Forgettin’” through two highly-acclaimed Motown albums, genre-busting guest spots and innovative concept shows, the five-time Grammy Award-winning McDonald is both timeless and ever-evolving.
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Norfolk
7pm – 10pm | The Muse Neighborhood Jam | The Muse Writer’s Center
We’ll alternate between individual-led and collaborative performance and pure unplugged jams. Who’s welcome? Anyone from beginners to professionals, whether you like to play an instrument or just listen, sing or be sung to, read your work or hear great stories and poems, practice your standup or improv or laugh yourself silly.
FREE. Donations welcomed.
Virginia Beach
7pm | 2016 Veterans Day Concert | Sandler Center
On behalf of the Commander of the U.S. Army Training & Doctrine Command Band, Major Randall Bartel, and the Senior Enlisted Band Leader, Sergeant Major Phillip Nicholson, you are cordially invited to our 2016 Veterans Day Concert.
FREE
Saturday
Chesapeake
1pm | Hipnotic World Fitness Center’s Holiday Open House | Hipnotic World Fitness Center
Class Demos, Raffles, Huge Discounts on Classes and Workshops, Refreshments and more!
Free admission with pet item, or $5 donation requested.
Hampton
4pm – 7pm | Kelly’s Choice 3rd Annual Caregivers Recognition Awards Gala | The Messiah Center
Honoring caregivers from all over. Featuring speakers, dinner, live entertainment, awards and so much more.
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8pm | Dale’s Pale Ale Presents Steep Canyon Rangers | The American Theatre
A bluegrass band at their core, the Steep Canyon Rangers effortlessly walk the line between festival favorite and sophisticated string orchestra.
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Norfolk
7:30am | ZERO-The End of Prostate Cancer 5K Run/Walk | The Virginia Zoo
The ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk – Virginia Beach/Norfolk features a 5K run/walk, Kids Superhero Dash for Dad, and virtual Snooze for Dudes program. ZERO is proud to partner with Urology of Virginia to end prostate cancer.
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1:30pm | Teen Writer’s Workshop | Norfolk Public Library Jordan/Newby Branch
Teen Writer’s Workshop for students ages 13 – 18.
FREE
Portsmouth
2pm | Ranger Walk with FREE Native Seeds | Paradise Creek Nature Park
Join our Education Ranger for a behind the scenes tour of the park in spring. Learn insider facts, get a tour of our BRAND NEW Wetland Learning Lab and Kayak Launch, and get up close with our wetland wildlife.
FREE
Suffolk
8pm | 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience | Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
7 Bridges faithfully re-creates the experience of an Eagles concert from the band’s most prolific period.
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Virginia Beach
8am | FM99’s Christmas Wish 5k & Children’s Run | Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk
This race has a little something for everyone with a competitive 5K race and 5K walking category. All 5K runners receive a finisher medal, race T-shirt, post race refreshments at Buffalo Wild Wings and festive post race awards ceremony. The kid’s mile will start at 9:45 at 31st Street Park, proceed south on the boardwalk to 23rd St and return. There will be special finisher awards for all kids completing the race. All kids receive a finish time and finisher medal.
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8pm | Vince Gill | Sandler Center for the Arts
One of the most popular singers in modern country music, Vince Gill is famous for his top-notch songwriting, world-class guitar playing and warm, soaring tenor, all wrapped up in a quick and easy wit.
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9am – 3pm | Sons of Norway Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar | Francis Asbury United Methodist Church
Enjoy Traditional Norwegian Food – Lefse, Waffles, Lapskaus. Viking Long Boat with Viking Re-enactors – photo op. Norwegian Bakery – Julekake, Kransekake and more. Children’s Activity Table, and Norwegian Cultural and Tourist Information.
FREE
9am | Catholic Daughters of the Americas Christmas Craft Show | St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church
Homemade items, baked goods, paintings, wood crafting and door prizes will be given every half hour.
FREE
3pm | Wine & Wellness Benefit | Wells Therapeutics
This benefit is to support Heather Phillips Dennis and her family. They lost their home during Hurricane Matthew & Heather suffered a stroke shortly after. All proceeds from this event will go directly to Heather & her family. Come out & have a wonderful time while also supporting a great cause!
FREE
5:30pm – 11:30pm | Whiskers of War ’16 | Shaka’s Live
14 category facial hair competition that has categories for women.
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Williamsburg
6pm – 10pm | Destinations 2016 “Boots, Chaps & Cowboy Hats” | Double Tree Williamsburg
Destinations 2016 is a travel, leisure and entertainment auction with dinner, dancing and a professional auctioneer. Live and silent auction items available.
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Sunday
Chesapeake
3pm | “Folksongs & Fiddle Tunes” Featuring folk trio Low Lily | Churchland Baptist Church
Join the Virginia Children’s Chorus for a special concert celebrating folksongs!
$12 adults, $7 students & seniors (60+)
Newport News
9am | DAV 5K | City Center
The DAV 5K will include a run, walk, roll and motorcycle ride. The goal is to raise money for critical services DAV (Disabled American Veterans) provides to military veterans.
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4pm | Almost Christmas Movie Fundraiser for Lupus | Paragon City Center 12
Join us Veteran’s Day weekend for a private viewing of Almost Christmas.
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Norfolk
2pm – 4pm | Hampton Roads Metro Band presents: “Veterans Day Concert” | Nauticus
HRMB is an all-volunteer, non-profit symphonic concert band that is comprised of musicians from 16 to 86 years old. Founded in 1930 as the Norfolk Fire Division Band, HRMB is the oldest continuously performing community concert band in Tidewater.
Free with paid admission to Nauticus
Virginia Beach
12pm & 3pm | “Dinosaur! A New Play” | The Barry Robinson Theater and Fine Arts Center
Join the fun and you and your family can experience a truly unique and entertaining performance- for only $5 a ticket! This show lasts about 45 minutes and is great for all ages. There are two chances to catch a performance, at 12pm or 3pm.
$5 per person, available at the door. No reservations. Free admission for kids three and under.
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