Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto and Symphony No.5. Jun 11
7:30 pm
June 11, 2021
Sandler Center For The Performing Arts
201 Market Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
In celebration of 250 years of Beethoven, the Virginia Arts Festival presents Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto and Symphony No.5. This event features performances by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, with JoAnn Falletta, conductor and Olga Kern, piano.
Tickets for this event will be sold through the VAF only. Tickets start at $57 and are on sale now at VAFest.org

Pivot Dance Center Recital 2021 Jun 12
11:00 am
June 12, 2021
Harrison Opera House
160 West Virginia Beach Boulevard Norfolk, Virginia 23510
June 12 at 11 Am & 4PM
SevenVenues welcomes the 2021 Pivot Dance Center Recital to the Harrison Opera House.
To learn more about Pivot Dance, visit pivotdancecenter.com.
Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto and Symphony Celebration Jun 12
7:30 pm
June 12, 2021
Chrysler Hall
215 St Pauls Blvd Norfolk Virginia 23510
Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto and Symphony Celebration
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
JoAnn Falletta, Conductor
Olga Kern, piano
“One of the finest conductors of her generation.” – The New York Times
“Falletta conducted with a controlled frenzy worthy of Bernstein. Falletta has won conducting awards named for Toscanini, Walter and Stokowski. That seems appropriate as her podium draws on the legacy of all three–Toscanini’s tight control over ensemble, Walter’s affectionate balancing of inner voices, and Stokowski’s gutsy showmanship.” – The Washington Post
The Virginia Arts Festival’s celebration of Beethoven’s 250th Birthday is also a grand farewell to a beloved member of the region’s music community–an emotional event you won’t want to miss. Marking her final season as Music Director of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta will lead the orchestra in one of classical music’s most recognized works, Beethoven’s monumental Fifth Symphony.
In her debut performance with the VSO, Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Olga Kern brings her vivid stage presence, brilliant musicianship, and extraordinary technique to a performance of Beethoven’s breathtaking Emperor Concerto.

Classical Mystery Tour Jun 15
7:30 pm
June 15, 2021
Chrysler Hall
215 St Pauls Blvd Norfolk Virginia 23510
This show is currently available to VSO subscribers only – please visit virginiasymphony.org for more information.

The Plan B Comedy Show Jun 17
8:00 pm
June 17, 2021
Zeiders American Dream Theater
4509 Commerce Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Plan B Comedy is very proud to be the resident comedy group at The Z. Performing regularly in both the Studio and the Main Stage, Plan B Comedy provides a high energy, fast paced and exciting experience to audiences of all ages. Plan B Comedy’s brand is “FUN” and it shows.

Tastebreakers Music Festival Jun 18 & 19
All day
June 18, 2021-June 19, 2021
Zeiders American Dream Theater
4509 Commerce Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
June 18, 2021 to June 19, 2021
All day Saturday!
The TasteBreakers music festival is a celebration of our exceptionally talented local and regional original artists and music-loving community! The weekend includes a diverse line-up of concerts that will delight your musical palate and professional development workshops with industry experts for those looking to broaden their horizons.There are in-person and virtual opportunities this year, so come for the music you know, stay for something new, and leave with a festival experience that extends far beyond the stage.

Hidden History: The Banjo Jun 19
2:30 pm
June 19, 2021
Sandler Center For The Performing Arts
201 Market Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
“Hidden History: The Banjo” will premiere on Juneteenth as a salute to freedom through expression and creativity. The 60-minute performance includes an array of music, dance, and spoken word poetry from talented local artists including: Rita Cohen from Tidewater African Cultural Alliance, Corey and LaQuita Staten from Atumpan Edutainment, Bill Armstrong from Tidewater Bluegrass Music Association, Kanya Edmonds and Author Kween Yakini. The event was directed by Brittney S. Harris and produced by the Zeiders American Dream Theater. Following the performance, WHRO‘s Lisa Godley will lead a community discussion about African and African American Culture, the importance of reconnecting music to cultural origins, and more.

The performance will begin at 2:30 p.m. on June 19 at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Miller Studio Theatre (201 Market St., Virginia Beach, VA 23462). Advanced registration is not required, and limited seating is available on a first come, first served basis. In accordance with current health and safety guidance, guests who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will not be required to wear a mask or face covering while in the Sandler Center. Those who have not been fully vaccinated yet will be required to wear a mask or face covering.
Rainbow Starz Variety Show Jun 19
7:00 pm
June 19, 2021
Attucks Theatre
1010 Church Street Norfolk, Virginia 23510
For the first time ever, Hampton Roads Pride brings a vaudeville-style variety show to the 757. Singing, dancing, magic, comedy, illusions and so much more—so get dressed up and come support the Starz of Pride.
Originally performed Off-Broadway in NYC, this live airing is hosted live (in the chat) by a member from the original cast at the date and time for which you are purchasing a ticket. Audience members may ask questions of the performer or simply enjoy the fun facts they share during the live airing of the pre-recorded original Off-Broadway production. At the conclusion of the live airing, Video-on-demand re-airing may be accessed through the original link for viewers who wish to revisit the characters again and again.

Tara Westover: The Norfolk Forum Jun 22
7:30 pm
June 22, 2021
Chrysler Hall
215 St Pauls Blvd Norfolk Virginia 23510
“Ms. Westover’s gripping memoir, Educated, explores her struggle to reconcile her desire for education and autonomy with her desire to be loyal to her family. Educated has sold over 3.5 million copies and was an instant commercial and critical success, debuting at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. For her staggering impact, TIME magazine named Ms. Westover one of the 100 most influential people of 2018.”

2021 Teammate Basketball National Championship Jun 23-27
All day
June 23, 2021-June 27, 2021
Virginia Beach Sports Center
1045 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Give your families an incredible vacation opportunity while competing in the country’s most unique travel basketball national championship experience!
Conveniently located in the very middle of the East Coast, at the brand new Virginia Beach Sports Center, WALKING DISTANCE to the ocean!
Mozart and Beethoven Jun 23
7:30 pm
June 23, 2021
Sandler Center For The Performing Arts
201 Market Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
The VSO’s principal clarinet Michael Byerly takes center stage to play Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto – one of the most popular pieces of the classical repertoire – to delight our audiences in this 100th anniversary season. Experience the multi-talented Daniel Matsukawa, a former member of the VSO and current principal bassoon of the Philadelphia Orchestra, whose 2016 appearance with the VSO received rave reviews. Matsukawa returns to conduct a program that continues the VSO’s celebration of Beethoven’s greatest symphonies.
Daniel Matsukawa, conductor
Michael Byerly, clarinet
Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A Major
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7

Mozart and Beethoven Jun 24
7:30 pm
June 24, 2021
Chrysler Hall
215 St Pauls Blvd Norfolk Virginia 23510
This show is currently available to VSO subscribers only – please visit virginiasymphony.org for more information.

Abbie Gardner Jun 26
7:30 pm
June 26, 2021
This show is currently available to VSO subscribers only – please visit virginiasymphony.org for more information.

Mipso Jun 27
7:30 pm
June 27, 2021
For the safety of our patrons, tickets to this performance will be sold in socially-distanced pods. Below you will see the option to purchase a pod for a party of one or two, or a party of three or four, and your pod location will be assigned based on the best available pod in the section for that pod size. Detailed map here.
For a full list of safety protocols, click here.

Spring-A-Ding-Ding! Jun 30
11:00 am
June 30, 2021
Sandler Center For The Performing Arts
201 Market Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
Entertain the kids and interact live online with the original Off-Broadway cast members. As a bonus, feel good knowing you are simultaneously supporting the Sandler Center and the entertainers of the show directly!
Super easy one-click checkout and then the digital tickets are delivered instantly to your inbox. After the livestream, you can revisit the original link to watch the video on demand again and again. They will be continuing to add livestreams to the Stellar Tickets site throughout the summer and fall, in all they have 9 touring productions.
Streaming now until June 30, 2021.
ABOUT SPRING-A-DING-DING:
Brianna, the charming and curious girl who explored the magic of winter in Snowkus Pocus, hops into a new ‘adventure-through-the-seasons’ in Spring-A-Ding-DING! A fresh cast of characters creates the vivid enchantment of springtime. Jump-roping frogs, twirling flowers, dancing birds, glittering rain showers and even a contortionist earthworm bring the budding season to life! Portrayed through dazzling circus, dance, and can’t-believe-your-eyes specialty acts, audiences of all ages will delight as the glory of the new season unfolds. Imagine Brianna’s surprise as she meets comical creatures and even befriends a skunk! Our young heroine has lessons to learn and teach the woodland creatures as she eagerly searches for the butterfly that will usher in the next season, summer. This delightful new show thrills young and old while warming hearts in the way only Cirque-tacular can!
Family fun; Recommended for ages 3+. Young children will be dazzled by the engaging characters and bright happy visuals. Older kids and adults that are young-at-heart will enjoy the show’s refreshingly simple charm and wow-factor circus and sideshow tricks.
LENGTH: 60 minutes
Originally performed Off-Broadway in NYC, this live airing is hosted live (in the chat) by a member from the original cast at the date and time for which you are purchasing a ticket. Audience members may ask questions of the performer or simply enjoy the fun facts they share during the live airing of the pre-recorded original Off-Broadway production. At the conclusion of the live airing, Video-on-demand re-airing may be accessed through the original link for viewers who wish to revisit the characters again and again.

Entertainment, General

2 Of The 5 Best Botanical Gardens For Holiday Lights Are Here In/Near Hampton Roads

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Dominic Castillo
12:51 am

December 11, 2020

According to 10best.com, two of the top five botanical gardens holiday light displays are right here in or near Hampton Roads.

The site had its writers visit and confer on brilliant holiday light displays across the country in 2019, and while top honors went to Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania, the experts found that two Virginia gardens were close behind.

Our splendid Norfolk Botanical Garden ranked 5th, with the experts applauding the one million plus twinkling lights in the Garden of Lights drive-through. As the light display is exclusively drive-through for 2020, the designers have chosen to put up even more lights along the tour than normal. Tickets are still available, so make sure to catch the show.

Take a short trip up to Richmond to catch the second best botanical garden light display in the country, the Garden of Lights at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. This year will feature some of the memorable shapes from the past, while some other favorites like the tree house will return next year. Get your tickets here and make sure to arrive in the thirty minute arrival window you’ve been given.

And don’t forget that you can catch the lights over the boardwalk just as always!

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6	7	8	9	10	11 Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto and Symphony No.5. Jun 11 7:30 pm June 11, 2021 Sandler Center For The Performing Arts 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462 In celebration of 250 years of Beethoven, the Virginia Arts Festival presents Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto and Symphony No.5. This event features performances by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, with JoAnn Falletta, conductor and Olga Kern, piano. Tickets for this event will be sold through the VAF only. Tickets start at $57 and are on sale now at VAFest.org	12 Pivot Dance Center Recital 2021 Jun 12 11:00 am June 12, 2021 Harrison Opera House 160 West Virginia Beach Boulevard Norfolk, Virginia 23510 June 12 at 11 Am & 4PM SevenVenues welcomes the 2021 Pivot Dance Center Recital to the Harrison Opera House. To learn more about Pivot Dance, visit pivotdancecenter.com. Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto and Symphony Celebration Jun 12 7:30 pm June 12, 2021 Chrysler Hall 215 St Pauls Blvd Norfolk Virginia 23510 Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto and Symphony Celebration Virginia Symphony Orchestra JoAnn Falletta, Conductor Olga Kern, piano “One of the finest conductors of her generation.” – The New York Times “Falletta conducted with a controlled frenzy worthy of Bernstein. Falletta has won conducting awards named for Toscanini, Walter and Stokowski. That seems appropriate as her podium draws on the legacy of all three–Toscanini’s tight control over ensemble, Walter’s affectionate balancing of inner voices, and Stokowski’s gutsy showmanship.” – The Washington Post The Virginia Arts Festival’s celebration of Beethoven’s 250th Birthday is also a grand farewell to a beloved member of the region’s music community–an emotional event you won’t want to miss. Marking her final season as Music Director of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta will lead the orchestra in one of classical music’s most recognized works, Beethoven’s monumental Fifth Symphony. In her debut performance with the VSO, Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Olga Kern brings her vivid stage presence, brilliant musicianship, and extraordinary technique to a performance of Beethoven’s breathtaking Emperor Concerto.
13	14	15 Classical Mystery Tour Jun 15 7:30 pm June 15, 2021 Chrysler Hall 215 St Pauls Blvd Norfolk Virginia 23510 This show is currently available to VSO subscribers only – please visit virginiasymphony.org for more information.	16	17 The Plan B Comedy Show Jun 17 8:00 pm June 17, 2021 Zeiders American Dream Theater 4509 Commerce Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Plan B Comedy is very proud to be the resident comedy group at The Z. Performing regularly in both the Studio and the Main Stage, Plan B Comedy provides a high energy, fast paced and exciting experience to audiences of all ages. Plan B Comedy’s brand is “FUN” and it shows.	18 Tastebreakers Music Festival Jun 18 & 19 All day June 18, 2021-June 19, 2021 Zeiders American Dream Theater 4509 Commerce Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 June 18, 2021 to June 19, 2021 All day Saturday! The TasteBreakers music festival is a celebration of our exceptionally talented local and regional original artists and music-loving community! The weekend includes a diverse line-up of concerts that will delight your musical palate and professional development workshops with industry experts for those looking to broaden their horizons.There are in-person and virtual opportunities this year, so come for the music you know, stay for something new, and leave with a festival experience that extends far beyond the stage.	19 Hidden History: The Banjo Jun 19 2:30 pm June 19, 2021 Sandler Center For The Performing Arts 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462 “Hidden History: The Banjo” will premiere on Juneteenth as a salute to freedom through expression and creativity. The 60-minute performance includes an array of music, dance, and spoken word poetry from talented local artists including: Rita Cohen from Tidewater African Cultural Alliance, Corey and LaQuita Staten from Atumpan Edutainment, Bill Armstrong from Tidewater Bluegrass Music Association, Kanya Edmonds and Author Kween Yakini. The event was directed by Brittney S. Harris and produced by the Zeiders American Dream Theater. Following the performance, WHRO‘s Lisa Godley will lead a community discussion about African and African American Culture, the importance of reconnecting music to cultural origins, and more. The performance will begin at 2:30 p.m. on June 19 at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Miller Studio Theatre (201 Market St., Virginia Beach, VA 23462). Advanced registration is not required, and limited seating is available on a first come, first served basis. In accordance with current health and safety guidance, guests who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will not be required to wear a mask or face covering while in the Sandler Center. Those who have not been fully vaccinated yet will be required to wear a mask or face covering. Rainbow Starz Variety Show Jun 19 7:00 pm June 19, 2021 Attucks Theatre 1010 Church Street Norfolk, Virginia 23510 For the first time ever, Hampton Roads Pride brings a vaudeville-style variety show to the 757. Singing, dancing, magic, comedy, illusions and so much more—so get dressed up and come support the Starz of Pride. Originally performed Off-Broadway in NYC, this live airing is hosted live (in the chat) by a member from the original cast at the date and time for which you are purchasing a ticket. Audience members may ask questions of the performer or simply enjoy the fun facts they share during the live airing of the pre-recorded original Off-Broadway production. At the conclusion of the live airing, Video-on-demand re-airing may be accessed through the original link for viewers who wish to revisit the characters again and again.
20	21	22 Tara Westover: The Norfolk Forum Jun 22 7:30 pm June 22, 2021 Chrysler Hall 215 St Pauls Blvd Norfolk Virginia 23510 “Ms. Westover’s gripping memoir, Educated, explores her struggle to reconcile her desire for education and autonomy with her desire to be loyal to her family. Educated has sold over 3.5 million copies and was an instant commercial and critical success, debuting at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. For her staggering impact, TIME magazine named Ms. Westover one of the 100 most influential people of 2018.”	23 2021 Teammate Basketball National Championship Jun 23-27 All day June 23, 2021-June 27, 2021 Virginia Beach Sports Center 1045 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Give your families an incredible vacation opportunity while competing in the country’s most unique travel basketball national championship experience! Conveniently located in the very middle of the East Coast, at the brand new Virginia Beach Sports Center, WALKING DISTANCE to the ocean! Mozart and Beethoven Jun 23 7:30 pm June 23, 2021 Sandler Center For The Performing Arts 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462 The VSO’s principal clarinet Michael Byerly takes center stage to play Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto – one of the most popular pieces of the classical repertoire – to delight our audiences in this 100th anniversary season. Experience the multi-talented Daniel Matsukawa, a former member of the VSO and current principal bassoon of the Philadelphia Orchestra, whose 2016 appearance with the VSO received rave reviews. Matsukawa returns to conduct a program that continues the VSO’s celebration of Beethoven’s greatest symphonies. Daniel Matsukawa, conductor Michael Byerly, clarinet Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A Major Beethoven: Symphony No. 7	24 Mozart and Beethoven Jun 24 7:30 pm June 24, 2021 Chrysler Hall 215 St Pauls Blvd Norfolk Virginia 23510 This show is currently available to VSO subscribers only – please visit virginiasymphony.org for more information.	25	26 Abbie Gardner Jun 26 7:30 pm June 26, 2021 This show is currently available to VSO subscribers only – please visit virginiasymphony.org for more information.
27 Mipso Jun 27 7:30 pm June 27, 2021 For the safety of our patrons, tickets to this performance will be sold in socially-distanced pods. Below you will see the option to purchase a pod for a party of one or two, or a party of three or four, and your pod location will be assigned based on the best available pod in the section for that pod size. Detailed map here. For a full list of safety protocols, click here.	28	29	30 Spring-A-Ding-Ding! Jun 30 11:00 am June 30, 2021 Sandler Center For The Performing Arts 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462 Entertain the kids and interact live online with the original Off-Broadway cast members. As a bonus, feel good knowing you are simultaneously supporting the Sandler Center and the entertainers of the show directly! Super easy one-click checkout and then the digital tickets are delivered instantly to your inbox. After the livestream, you can revisit the original link to watch the video on demand again and again. They will be continuing to add livestreams to the Stellar Tickets site throughout the summer and fall, in all they have 9 touring productions. Streaming now until June 30, 2021. ABOUT SPRING-A-DING-DING: Brianna, the charming and curious girl who explored the magic of winter in Snowkus Pocus, hops into a new ‘adventure-through-the-seasons’ in Spring-A-Ding-DING! A fresh cast of characters creates the vivid enchantment of springtime. Jump-roping frogs, twirling flowers, dancing birds, glittering rain showers and even a contortionist earthworm bring the budding season to life! Portrayed through dazzling circus, dance, and can’t-believe-your-eyes specialty acts, audiences of all ages will delight as the glory of the new season unfolds. Imagine Brianna’s surprise as she meets comical creatures and even befriends a skunk! Our young heroine has lessons to learn and teach the woodland creatures as she eagerly searches for the butterfly that will usher in the next season, summer. This delightful new show thrills young and old while warming hearts in the way only Cirque-tacular can! *Family fun; Recommended for ages 3+*. Young children will be dazzled by the engaging characters and bright happy visuals. Older kids and adults that are young-at-heart will enjoy the show’s refreshingly simple charm and wow-factor circus and sideshow tricks. LENGTH: 60 minutes Originally performed Off-Broadway in NYC, this live airing is hosted live (in the chat) by a member from the original cast at the date and time for which you are purchasing a ticket. Audience members may ask questions of the performer or simply enjoy the fun facts they share during the live airing of the pre-recorded original Off-Broadway production. At the conclusion of the live airing, Video-on-demand re-airing may be accessed through the original link for viewers who wish to revisit the characters again and again.

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