Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events in Virginia Beach & Norfolk

VIRGINIA BEACH EVENTS:

Date:  Saturday, October 3; 9am

Name of Event:  Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes

Location: Virginia Beach Oceanfront / Boardwalk at 31st Street Park

Description:  Help raise funds and awareness to Stop Diabetes. Step Out features a Health and Wellness Village, children's activities, fitness demonstrations and more!

Cost: Free, but fundraising and/or donations always appreciated! 

For more Information:  www.diabetes.org/hamptonroadsvawalk or 424-6662 x3282

Date:  October 3rd; 9pm

Name of Event: The Hark at Tempt Restaurant & Lounge

Location: Tempt Restaurant & Lounge 

Description: Local Favorite band The Hark featuring Liana Dagmar 

Cost: Free and open to the public

For more information: www.vbnightlife.com 

Date: October 4, 2015; 9am

Name of Event: The JT Walk and Oceanfront Beach Party

Location: Virginia Beach Oceanfront / Boardwalk

Description: Join us as we walk along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk to defeat ALS. This is a huge beach party with live music following the walk. All proceeds of the event go to benefit the fight against ALS and build Camp Grom.  

Cost: Donation

For more Information: www.jtwalk.org 

Dates: Ongoing 

Name of Event: Art Exhibitions at Beach Gallery

Location: Beach Gallery; 313 Laskin Rd

Description: Local artist Ellen Sinclair, original oils and acrylics through Oct. 10th; Wrightsville Beach photographer Sean Ruttkay Oct 10 - Dec 31. Unbelievable style with a unique printing of his works either on floating glass, weatherproof aluminum & printing on canvas or paper

Cost: Free and open to the public

For more information:  757-428-3726

Date: October 10; 12pm to 6pm

Name of Event:  The 19th Annual Noblemen Oktoberfest

Location: Camp Pendleton

Description: The best Oktoberfest Celebration in Virginia! Come and enjoy outstanding and authentic German cuisine cooked on site, large selection of microbrews, live music with The Happy Dutchmen and The Deloreans. VIP Tickets include all you can eat and drink all day.

Cost: VIP Tickets $39 on VBhotdeals vs regular price of $60 

For more Information: www.VBhotdeals.com

Dates: October 10; 6:00-8:30pm

Name of Event:  Art Reception with artist Holly Markhoff, A Celebration of Life

Location: Richard Stravitz Fine Art Gallery, 1217 Laskin Road 

Description: A Celebration of Life, Saturday, October 10, from 6-8:30pm to benefit the Simon Family JCC and B'nai B'rith Youth Organization. The event will kick-off with an artist discussion at 6pm. Show extends through October.  Refreshments

Cost: Free and open to the public

For more Information: www.sculpture-bronze.com or call 757-305-9411

Date: October 15th; 5:30 to 7pm (3rd Wednesday of Every Month)

Name of Event: Learn to Shoot Night at Colonial Shooting Academy

Location: Colonial Shooting Academy – Virginia Beach Blvd & Witchduck Road

Description: $29 Price includes 1 hour range time, 2 range officers to help with everything from learning how to hold the gun to improving your shot, handgun, targets, eyes & ears for safety. Come alone or bring friends. Beginners welcome. 

Cost: Discount price of $29 for this one night a month only.

For more information: www.vbnightlife.com

Date: October 15, 6-8 p.m.

Name of Event: Mindfulness and the Parent/Child Connection

Location: Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E.  - Assoc. for Research and Enlightenment

Description: Learn how mindfulness can support connection between parents and children of all ages – perfect for parents, grandparents, or those who’ve struggled with parental relationships. Limit: 24 participants, call to register.

Cost: $30

For more Information: 757-428-3588 | EdgarCayce.org/bookstore

Dates: October 17 & 18; 1pm to 6pm

Name of Event: Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival

Location: 30th Street on the Beach

Description: Craft beers from popular breweries will be available for sampling under a BIG tent at 30th Street on the beach. Event takes place rain or shine.

Cost: TBA

For more Information: http://beachstreetusa.com  

Dates: October 17; 9am to 6pm

Name of Event:  SK8R Bash 

Location: Williams Farms Skate Park

Description: Annual amateur skateboard competition at Williams Farm Rec Center’s skate park. This contest runs alongside fun activities, live music. 

Cost: Free; fee to compete

For more information: www.vbdaylife.com 

Dates: October 17; 2 to 6pm

Name of Event: First Landing Fall Festival

Location:  First Landing State Park

Description:  Enjoy natural surroundings, hay rides, pumpkin decorating, kids' crafts, roasting s'mores and exhibits.

Cost:  Free and open to the public

For more information: www.vbdaytlife.com 

Date:  October 18; 1 to 4pm

Name of Event: Unmask Domestic Violence  

Location:  Town Center Monarch Bank lot – 4525 Columbus St 

Description:  Educational family friendly festival with music, food trucks, crafts & more.  Handmade masks by individuals & groups will be on display for judging.

Cost:  Free; $25 individual entry for mask maker, $100 group entry for mask makers

For more information:  SamaritanHouseVA.org

Dates: October 20; 5 to 9pm

Name of Event: MOCA Nights

Location: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

Description: Join us the third Tuesday of each month when MOCA is open late with FREE admission, tours, open mic, art-making, and cash bar!

Cost: TBA

For more Information: www.virginiamoca.org

Dates: October 23; 7 to 9pm

Name of Event: Teen Takeover at Virginia MOCA

Location: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

Description: Hampton Roads teens take over MOCA for a special Halloween extravaganza of art, music, mocktails, and free eats. Teen Takeover is exclusively for students in middle and high school, hosted by teens from Virginia Beach Public Schools.

Cost: Free 

For more Information: www.virginiamoca.org

Date: Sunday, October 25th from 3-7pm

Name of Event: Give A Shuck

Location: Leaping Lizard Cafe - 4408 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Description: The Little Neck Circle of the King's Daughters (LNCKD) presents Give A Shuck. Join us for oysters, a full dinner, wine, beer and live mustic from Dustin Furlow Trio. All proceeds benefit LNCKD's Annual Giving, providing Christmas gifts to families who would otherwise go without.

Cost: $35 advance / $45 door; $15 children 5-12 / kids under 5 free

For More Information and to purchase tickets email cheryl.land@xerox.com or call 757 287 4557

Dates: November 1st; 1 to 5pm 

Name of Event: 7th Annual House of Blues & Brews presented by Atlantic Shores

Location: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

Description: Held on MOCA’s front lawn, this is MOCA’s annual outdoor fall fest, the House of Blues & Brews!  Local restaurants will compete for this honor.  Sample the stews and cast your vote while imbibing craft brews & swaying to the blues by Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos.

Cost: TBA

For more Information: www.virginiamoca.org 

NORFOLK EVENTS:

Ongoing: 

Dates: Various Dates in October

Name of Event: Sports at Old Dominion Univeristy

Location: ODU Foreman Field at S.B Ballard Stadium

Description:  Football, Field Hockey, Men’s and Women’s Soccer and more Check the site for the complete schedule

Cost: FREE and open to the public

For More Information: www.odusports.com

Dates: 3 Home games in October

Name of Event: Norfolk Admirals

Location: Norfolk Scope

Description:  The Norfolk Admirals are a professional ice hockey team that plays in the ECHL. The Admirals play in Norfolk, Virginia at Scope Arena and are affiliated with the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL.

Cost: $11 to $19

For more information: www.norfolkadmirals.com

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 4 to 7pm thru October 15th

Name of Event:  Bike Nights at Norfolk Botanical Gardens

Location: Norfolk Botanical Gardens 

Description:  Bring your bikes, helmets and family or friends out to Norfolk Botanical Garden and pedal through the petals. Norfolk Botanical Garden is home to 12 miles of pedestrian pathways. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. they are open to bikers!   

Cost: Regular Garden admission; no additional fees

For more information: www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org

Date: Ongoing thru October

Name of Event: Various Classes for toddlers, teens, adults 

Location:  Norfolk Public Libraries

Description:  Technology Classes, Children’s Story Time, Workshops and more

Cost: Free and open to the Public

For more information: www.NorfolkPublicLibrary.org

Events: 

Date:  October 2nd - 4th; various times

Name of Event:  Sesame Street Live: Make A New Friend

Location:  Ted Constant Convocation Center

Description:  Children 1 year and older must have ticket

Cost: $17 to $42

For more information: http://www.constantcenter.com/events

Date: October 3rd; 5 to 8:30

Name of Event:  First Fridays Street Party in Downtown Norfolk

Location: TCC Plaza; 300 Block of Granby Street 

Description:  First Fridays features a great musical act, pop-up businesses, a beer garden, and lots of fun. This month: Major and the Monbacks rockin’ soul-twang

Cost: Free and open to the public

For more information: downtownnorfolk.org

Date:  October 3rd; 10am to 3pm

Name of Event:  27th Annual Children’s Festival

Location:  Town Point Park

Description: Schedule of Events coming soon.  

Cost: TBA

For more information: www.festevents.org

Date: October 10, 7pm

Name of Event: Eaglefest 2015

Location:  Scope Arena

Description: Eaglefest 2015 featuring country music sensation Jake Owen, with special guests Parmalee and Jana Krameri

Cost: $25 - $97

For more information: sevenvenues.com/events

Date:  October 15th; 5pm to 8pm

Name of Event: Third Thursday at Chrysler Museum of Art

Location:  Chrysler Museum of Art 

Description:  The Museum & the Glass Studio stay open for after-hours fun. Come enjoy music, glass art as performance art, and a cash bar in both locations.  

Cost: Free for Members, $5 all others.

For more information: www.chrysler.org

Date: October 16-18; Various Times

Name of Event: The Illusionists - Live From Broadway

Location:  Chrysler Hall

Description:  This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth. 

Cost:  To Be Announced

For more information: www.broadwaynorfolk.com

Date: October 19th 

Name of Event: All Norfolk Library Locations CLOSED

Location: All Locations Closed 

Description: Norfolk Public Library will be closed for staff training

Cost: N/A

For more information: 757-664-7323

Date: October 23rd, 8pm

Name of Event: Streetlight Manifesto (Band)

Location: The Norva

Description: Streetlight Manifesto with special guests Dan Potthast & Sycamore Smith

Cost: $19.50 to $23

For more information: www.thenorva.com

Date: October 25th - 31st 

Name of Event: Guess the weight of the pumpkin

Location:  Slover Library - 235 E. Plume Street; 5th Floor Alcove

Description: Guess the weight of our pumpkin and win prizes! (School Age & Teens)

Cost: Free

For more information: 757-664-7323

Date: October 26, 6:00pm

Name of Event: Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame Banquet

Location:  Scope Arena

Description: The eighth induction class for the Hall of Fame  

Cost: $60 per person, $400 for a table of 8

For more information: Call 757.622.2222, ext. 101, for tickets!

Date: October 27th; 7:30pm

Name of Event:  Young the Giant with Wildling

Location: The Norva

Description:  Young the Giant is an American rock band that formed in Irvine, California, in 2004.The band's first three singles, "My Body", "Cough Syrup" and "Apartment" reached the top five of the US Alternative Songs chart.

Cost: $22 to $25

For more information: www.thenorva.com

Date: October 31; 7:30pm

Name of Event: Enigma Variations; Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Location:  Chrysler Hall

Description: Joann Falletta, Conductor

Zuill Bailey, a Virginia native and widely considered to be one of the best cellists in the world, takes the stage for the Virginia debut of Michael Daugherty’s Tales of Hemingway for Cello and Orchestra. Elgar’s Enigma Variationsexplores a theme and variations that illustrate, according to Elgar, "the idiosyncrasies of 14 of my friends, not necessarily musicians."

Cost: $25 to $76 plus applicable fees

For more information: www.Virginiasymphony.org

Date: October 31st; 2pm 

Name of Event: Halloween Maze

Location:  Slover Library - 235 E. Plume Street; Children’s Program Room 295

Description: Tour our maze for haunted happenings and treats! (Family)

Cost: Free

For more information: 757-664-7323

Date: October 31st; 3-4:30

Name of Event: Halloween Events at Norfolk Public Libraries

Location:  Van Wych Branch Library, 1368 Debree Ave 

Description:  Don your costume and trick or treat at the library!(All ages)

Cost: Free 

For more information: 757-441-2844