It’s a good thing that Facebook is allowing a “Wow!” reaction to posts, because when you head to Williamsburg to check out World Sword Swallowers Day, you’re going to need it.
But don’t worry, if you want to stay closer to home there’s something going on in your neck of the woods too.
Celebrate the last weekend of African American History Month with “George Washington Carver and Friends” at the Virginia Living Museum in Newport News or the African American History Month Cultural Fair in Suffolk.
Of course there’s much, much more. Find your city and make your plans! Have a great weekend, Hampton Roads!
All Weekend
Hampton
Thursday-Sunday/Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival/Hampton Roads Convention Center
Join us as we celebrate our 27th year! Explore an American art that has developed and grown with the nation. The Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival is a compilation of quilting, fiber arts, and wearable arts. It’s the perfect place for quilt enthusiasts and textile artists to meet, shop, learn and explore their art.
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Newport News
Friday-Sunday/Bonnie and Clyde/Peninsula Community Theatre
At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small- town nobodies in West Texas to America’s most renowned folk heroes and the Texas law enforcement’s worst nightmares. Fearless, shameless, and alluring, the TONY-nominated Bonnie & Clyde from the legendary Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll And Hyde, Civil War, Dracula) contains country, hillbilly electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire country.
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Norfolk
Thursday-Sunday/Virginia Arts Festival-Alvin Alley/Chrysler Hall
Since its fabled first appearance in 1958—one that changed the face of dance forever—Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has performed for an estimated 25 million people in 48 states and 71 countries on six continents – and has reached untold millions more in television, film, and online. The company’s founding choreographer Alvin Ailey created works drawn from his “blood memories” of Texas, the blues, spirituals, and gospel as inspiration, including his most popular and critically acclaimed work, Revelations.
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Friday-Sunday/The Harlem Globetrotters/Ted Constant Convocation Center
The Harlem Globetrotters are preparing for their most epic tour in history, as the world famous team celebrates its 90th anniversary world tour, with over 320 games in North America alone. A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. The Globetrotters will tip off their historic 90th year of smiles, sportsmanship and service in the fall of 2015.
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Friday-Saturday/Norfolk Admirals/The Scope
Watch the Admirals take on the Manchester Monarchs
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Friday-Saturday/Virginia Ballet Theatre Concert/TCC Roper Performing Arts Center
Virginia Ballet Theatre is a resident professional chamber Ballet company performing Classical, Contemporary and Original repertoire that exalts and explores the technical boundaries of ballet and enriches the cultural tapestry of the Hampton Roads community.
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Smithfield
Ongoing/“One for the Pot”/Smithfield Little Theatre
A highly successful evening’s entertainment, this hilarious farce revolves around a young man, Hickory Wood, who has to prove he is the only child of a former business associate of a rich mill owner in order to receive 10,000 pounds. Unfortunately, his efforts are thwarted and complicated by the arrival of the other claimants, creating some first class and uproariously funny situations. Presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for students.
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Virginia Beach
Friday-Sunday/The Rendezvous/Zeiders American Dream Theater
Enjoy a new play written by Manoli Kouremetis! Molly Vessig has left her NYC flat and returned to her small-town home after failing to create her second book. She is forced to reassess her life while serving detention with an odd boy who turns out to be a fan of her work. Together, she and her student challenge one another to accept their situations and face their fears.
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Williamsburg
Thursday-Sunday/Oresteia/Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall
Before setting out for the Trojan War, King Agamemnon sacrificed his daughter Iphigenia. Many years later, when Agamemnon returns to his palace, his adulterous Queen Clytemnestra takes her revenge by brutally murdering him and installing her lover on the throne. How will the gods judge Orestes, their estranged son, who must continue the endless cycle of revenge by murdering his mother?
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Friday
Chesapeake
Sunset-9 p.m./Skywatch/Northwest River Park
Join Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA) as they bring their scopes and expertise to bear on the Galaxy weather permitting at the Equestrian Area at Northwest River Park. Call (757) 421-7151 to confirm. Several large telescopes are set-up and guests get a tour of the night sky, while learning about telescopes and astronomy. The event begins around sunset and ends at 11:00 PM.
FREE
Norfolk
8 p.m./Kevin Gates/The NorVa
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Saturday
Chesapeake
7 p.m./TMBA Monthly Bluegrass Concert/Hickory Ruritan Club
The TBMA monthly concert held at the Hickory Ruritan Club features some of the best in local and regional bluegrass talent. February’s concert features music by Fentress Station. Donations are accepted at the door to cover the cost of the bands and rental.
Donations at the door suggested
Newport News
11 a.m., 1 p.m./Children’s Theater: “George Washington Carver and Friends”/Virginia Living Museum
Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC, brings their acclaimed production of “George Washington Carver & Friends” to the VLM Feb 27. for 2 performances at 11am and 1pm.
Join George Washington Carver on a fast-paced and hilarious introduction to some of the most influential black Americans of the last 150 years. Booker T. Washington, Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall and Madame C.J. Walker are just a few of the inspirational stories brought to life.
FREE with museum admission
1 p.m./African-American History Month Film Fest: “Men of Honor”/Virginia War Museum
The museum will host a film festival during the month of February featuring films with African-American themes. All movies are free with each day’s paid admission and begin at 1:00 PM. February 6th: The Tuskeegee Airmen February 13th: The Bicycle Corps: America’s Black Army on Wheels February 20th: Glory February 27th: Men of Honor
Free with paid admission.
Norfolk
4 p.m.-9 p.m./2016 Ghent Winter Bar Tour/Various Locations around Ghent
The Ghent Winter Bar Tours is back for the largest bar tour on the east coast with your favorite theme – “I Love The ’80s!” Slide into your most neon attire and come celebrate and raise money for amazing local Hampton Roads charity, EDMARC Hospice for Children. Join old friends and make new ones on an radical stroll through 15 Sponsor Locations down Colley Avenue, 21st Street, and the surrounding locale of Norfolk’s historic Ghent neighborhood from 4:00pm until 9:00pm. The event will culminate at 9pm then the party starts at BELMONT HOUSE OF SMOKE with Live Entertainment, Food, Drinks and More!
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8 p.m./Pink Talking Fish/The NorVa
Pink Talking Fish A Fusion of Pink Floyd, The Talking Heads and Phish
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Suffolk
11 a.m.-2 p.m./African American History Month Cultural Fair/Morgan Memorial Library
Explore history and culture with Suffolk Public Library as we celebrate African American History Month. Join us for activities and performances to entertain and educate all ages. Join us to hear storyteller Dylan Pritchett from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., and “Nature’s Calling,” with Penny Lazauskas, from 12-1 p.m., as she talks about the Great Dismal Swamp and the Underground Railroad in Suffolk.
FREE
Williamsburg
2 p.m.-3 p.m./World Sword Swallower’s Day/Ripley’s Believe it or Not!
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! will pay tribute to the ancient art of sword swallowing by holding free sword swallowing performances as part of World Sword Swallower’s Day on Saturday, February 27. Two things to remember – that’s solid steel and yes, it’s all real. In Williamsburg, Cyrus “The Sword” Pynn will show off his amazing sword swallowing and sideshow skills. The performance will start at 2:00 pm with an official swallow at 2:27 pm to coincide with the 2/27 date.
The sword swallowing performances will be FREE, but admission is required to tour the Odditorium.
Virginia Beach
7:50 p.m./Life of Pi 3D/Virginia Aquarium
“Pi” Patel loses his whole family when their ship sinks during a terrible storm and he finds himself adrift on a lifeboat with four zoo animals; eventually just Pi and Richard Parker remain, and together they must figure out how to stay alive on the open ocean.
Tickets are $5
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Sunday
Norfolk
1 p.m.-6 p.m./Beer is Art/Coelacanth Brewing Company
Coelacanth Brewing: highlighting Art and local Artists the last Sunday of each month.
This month Amanda Page Stephens will bring her unique style of interactive art to Coelacanth.
YOU can be part of the art- just by drinking some of our darker beers!
If you are interested in showcasing your artwork, contact info@coelacanth.com
6 p.m./Winter Jam 2016/Norfolk Scope
Continuing an unprecedented reign as one of the world’s largest tours and Christian music’s biggest annual tour, the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular has announced its highly-anticipated 2016 line-up. Co-headlining next year’s 48-city Winter Jam Tour Spectacular are two fan favorites: GRAMMY® Award-winning duo for KING & COUNTRY and GRAMMY®-nominated singer/songwriter Matthew West. The tour will also feature Crowder, RED, Sidewalk Prophets, NewSong, KB/Tedashii/Trip Lee, Lauren Daigle and evangelist Tony Nolan, while the Pre-Jam Party is slated to showcase Stars Go Dim and We Are Messengers.
Virginia Beach
11 a.m.-4 p.m./Vow Bridal Event/Virginia Beach Convention Center
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