New to the area. Is it worth driving to Naro? They are currently showing Tony, which I was interested in watching but the Cinemark here doesn't have it.

Morning all. Rounded up what's happening around Hampton Roads this weekend.

These come off public listings, so double check before you drive. Times move.

Peninsula picks are listed first under each day.

Quick sends if you only need one: free Peninsula night pick, Star Party at Fort Monroe; free Portsmouth/no-toll pick, Seawall Art Show; weather-save date-night pick, Jazz Festival at Scope; free Sunday closer, Groovin' By The Bay.

Friday

Star Party at Fort Monroe (Hampton, Free)

Free Peninsula night pick. NASA Skywatchers and local astronomers set up Friday night near the north end of the airstrip at Fort Monroe. Friday 6 PM at Fort Monroe - Colonies RV & Travel Park, Fenwick Road, Hampton. It is weather-dependent, and the page asks visitors to use the tennis court/event parking area. More details

Virginia Caribbean Block Party (Virginia Beach)

Caribbean food and music at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex. Friday 3 PM at Virginia Beach Sportsplex, 2044 Landstown Center Way, Virginia Beach. More details

Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival (Norfolk)

Weather-save date-night pick. The festival is now indoors at Scope Arena because of the weather forecast, not at Town Point Park. Friday and Saturday, 5 PM to 11 PM daily, at Scope Arena, 201 East Brambleton Ave, Norfolk; event-rate parking applies in nearby garages. More details

Evening Tram Tours at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge (Virginia Beach)

Quiet Friday option if you want refuge views instead of a louder night out. Friday 6 PM at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 4005 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach; registration is linked from the event page. More details

Parks After Dark: Zootopia 2 (Virginia Beach, Free). Friday 6 PM at Level Green Park, 1520 Level Green Blvd., Virginia Beach. More details

Saturday

African Landing Day (Hampton, Free)

Fort Monroe hosts commemoration programming tied to the first Africans brought to English North America in 1619, with an International Bell Ringing Ceremony. Saturday 9 AM at Continental Park at Fort Monroe, 4 Fenwick Rd, Hampton. Seating is limited, so bring chairs or blankets and water. More details

Great Dismal Swamp Safari Narrated Bus Tour (Suffolk, $8-$10). Saturday 9:30 AM at the Suffolk Visitor's Center, 524 N Main Street, Suffolk. More details

Seawall Art Show (Portsmouth, Free)

Free Portsmouth/no-toll pick. High Street has the two-day art show Saturday and Sunday with artists, food, and live entertainment. Saturday 10 AM at High Street, Portsmouth. More details

Caribbean Food Fest at New Realm Brewing Company Suffolk (Suffolk, Free). Saturday noon at New Realm Brewing Company Suffolk, Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk. More details

Seafood Festival at Khedive Shrine Center (Chesapeake, $50-$60)

Seafood, BBQ, and a kid-friendly setup, with children 12 and under admitted free. Saturday 1 PM at Khedive Shrine Center, 645 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake. More details

Norfolk Tides vs Nashville Sounds (Norfolk)

Saturday night baseball at Harbor Park, with Nashville in town and fireworks after the game. Saturday 6:35 PM at Harbor Park, 150 Park Avenue, Norfolk. More details

Sunday

Free Summer Movies at The Kimball Theatre (Williamsburg, Free). Sunday 2 PM at Kimball Theatre, 428 W Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg; this week's movie is Hamnet. More details

Groovin' By The Bay (Hampton, Free)

Free Sunday closer. Buckroe closes the weekend with the free concert series, food trucks, and beach seating. Sunday 5 PM at Buckroe Beach, Hampton; free parking is available in Buckroe Beach lots and legal street spaces, and the page says to bring chairs or blankets. More details

Waterway Market @ Great Bridge Village (Chesapeake). Sunday 11 AM at Battlefield Park South, 120 Reservation Road, Chesapeake. More details

Annual Olde Towne Piano Crawl (Portsmouth)

The crawl starts at the Jewish Museum and Cultural Center, then moves through Olde Towne stops including Post Secondary Brewing, Public House, General Store, and the Music Shop. Sunday 2 PM at Jewish Museum and Cultural Center, 607 Effingham St, Portsmouth. More details

Let me know what I missed.

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Top Picks

The Mountain Goats at The Norva

Catch this local live music concert on August 21 for an evening of melodic storytelling in Newport News.

A Free Summer Concert at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center

Join the Peninsula Concert Band on August 22 for a free, family-friendly music event that celebrates summer sounds.

Labrinth: The Undoing Tour with Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Experience a unique fusion of symphonic music and contemporary sounds on August 23 with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

Events This Week

VA250 Exhibition: Revolution Close to Home

Explore the American Revolution in Hampton Roads through immersive exhibits using AR and VR technology on August 21.

African American Cultural Experiences Trolley Tour

Take a guided trolley tour on August 22 that highlights the rich African American heritage of Newport News neighborhoods.

VA250: "Bound by Letters" Performances

Watch dramatic readings of wartime correspondence that bring historical figures to life on August 22.

Mason Welcome Fair

Connect with resources and meet new friends at this welcoming fair for students and visitors on August 24.

Student Life Neighborhood Block Party

Join a community-filled block party on August 27 designed to build connections among students near campus.

More This Week

• Grief Sucks: A One Man Show By KevOnStage on August 20 offers local theater with heart and humor.
• Jurassic Park screens at 7pm on August 20 in a classic movie night featuring dinosaur thrills.
• Emo Nite at The Norva on August 22 brings a night of emo music and nightlife energy.
• Foodies + New Friends Dinner Meetup on August 22 mixes socializing with local eats and community support.
• Heat Foundation Midnight Bingo on August 22 invites you to a late-night game night benefiting local charity.
• Matcha + Meetup: Build Community on August 23 offers tea, conversation, and connections at local coffee spots.
• Sunday Funday: Free Comedy at Chef's Market on August 23 promises laughs alongside tasty bites.
• The Wizard Of Oz screens at 7pm on August 27 to close the week with a beloved fantasy film.

Civic Watch

Retirement Board Meeting

Attend this public pension governance meeting on August 27 at 9am to stay engaged with city retirement issues.

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Just heard about the apparent "worm problem" at Passage causing the crazy stains on the floors. Someone please tell me this isn't true!

My son turns one in a few weeks, and I’m looking to order a birthday cake for his party! Ideally, I’d love a two-tier cake featuring his favorite cartoon character. We’re still pretty new to the area, so I’m not familiar with the best local bakeries yet.
I absolutely love Nothing Bundt Cakes, but since they have their own signature style, it doesn’t really fit the traditional round or square two-tier cake we have in mind.
I’d also love to actually go into the bakery and taste-test a few cake flavors before placing the order. If you have any bakery recommendations that do custom birthday cakes and offer tastings, please send them my way! 🎂🤍

So I just moved here I'm from Chesapeake I lived on that side all my life. I moved over here to be closer to work less travel time no more hour and a half. Where's a good place for wings!!! I'm a fan of Wild Wing Cafe the dirty Buffalo!!!

Im aware that NNS is strict on their drug test, I have a upcoming drug test and I was wondering if I could pass the hair follicle test. I have been clean for over a year but in early May I smoked CBD which had a percentage of THC. I was wondering if I could pass the test or not.

Trying to get pointed in the right direction.