Festival & Event Highlights
Compiled by Staff
FILM HIGHLIGHT
“Earth’s Greatest Enemy”
Wednesday, March 11—The Naro—7 PM
“Earth’s Greatest Enemy,” a new film by Abby Martin, reveals a hidden truth behind the climate crisis: the U.S. military’s role as the world’s largest institutional polluter, tracing the link between war, empire, and ecological destruction. Drawing on powerful testimonies from veterans, scientists, and frontline communities, it uncovers how military operations poison ecosystems, accelerate global warming, and sacrifice the future for endless expansion. Tickets: www.earthsgreatestenemy.com
EVENTS
1920s Winter Beer Garden
February 13
Harrison Opera House
The opera house transforms into a cozy, Prohibition-era-inspired gathering filled with great drinks, local makers, and plenty of reasons to linger and explore.
Afrobeats Fest 757
February 19-21
Various Locations (afrobeatsfest for details)
Afrobeats FEST 757 brings dance workshops, a vibrant Community Day, and an electrifying live concert. Celebrate culture, music, and movement this Black History Month.
Luau & Pig Roast
February 21
Smartmouth Pilot House
Food, beer, and live music by The Tiki Bar Band.
The 703 TCG Show
February 28
Scope Arena
The 703 TCG Show is coming to Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, for a FREE day of Pokémon Cards, One Piece, and other fan-favorite trading card collectibles and apparel to the community.
14th Annual Hampton Roads Tattoo Expo
March 6-8
Hampton Roads Convention Center
All things tattoo art related as well as live music, vendors, entertainment, food and more.
Too Much of a Woman Festival
March 7
The American Theatre
A full day celebration of women with live music from Roberta Lea and friends as well as workshops, talks, and festivities.
MEAC Basketball Tournament
March 11-14
Scope Arena
March Madness at its best where the tournament winner goes to the NCAA field of 64.
R&B Black Party
March 14
Scope Plaza
The RnB Block Party will welcome a headlining set from international mixtape DJ and producer DJ Drama. Additional sets will be played by national DJ and host Jae Murphy; RnB Block Party resident DJ, Izzy The DJ; Chris Brown’s tour DJ, DJ Fresh; and Sony Da Goat, DJ Flood, and Malika.
PERFORMING ARTS
The American Theatre
A Conversation with John Rollison, February 21
Hampton Unity Choir, February 22
Samm-Art Williams’ “Home,” February 27 — March 1
Hampton Roads Philharmonic: Young Artists Showcase Recital, March 8
Birckhead, March 13
Arts @ ODU
ODU Jazz Combo, Choir and Orchestra, February 24
ODU Brass Choir, February 25
ODU Wind Ensemble, February 26
Monarch Short Film Festival, February 27
“Charlottes Web,” February 27 — March 7
Alexander Boldachev Harp, February 28
ODU Symphony Orchestra, March 8
Arts at William & Mary
Nicole Zuratis, February 21, Concert Hall
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, March 4, Glenn Close Theatre
Attucks Theatre
The Magic of Motown, February 21
Mosaic Steel Orchestra & Boys Choir of Hampton Roads, February 28
Grand Kyiv Ballet “Giselle,” March 4
Jonathan Richman, March 19
Ballet Virginia
“Heart + Soul,” February 18, Attucks Theatre
“Heart + Soul,” February 20-21, Zeiders
Chartway Arena
Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons, February 28
Barry Manilow, March 2
Bert Kreischer, March 5
Harlem Globetrotters, March 13-14
Chrysler Hall
Chelsea Handler, February 15
“Chicago: The Musical,” February 20-22
CNU’s Ferguson Center for the Arts
The Choir of Man, March 1
“Feelin’ Groovy” with Jim Witter, March 5
Our Youth, Our Future: Teens Got Talent Show, March 7 (5 PM)
“TINA: The Tina Turner Musical,” March 9
Dirty Dancing in Concert, March 17
Be Like Blippi Tour, March 20
Feldman Chamber Music Society
Borromeo String Quartet, March 16, Chrysler Museum Kaufman Theater
Generic Theater
“POTUS,” March 13-29, Chrysler Hall Down Under
Harrison Opera House
Black Jacket Symphony, “Pink Floy’s The Wall,” February 15
Historic Palace Theatre/Lemon Tree Gallery/Cape Charles
The Deloreans, February 14
Virginia Opera’s Arias & Duets, February 15
Unforgettable Jazz w/Karla Robinson, March 7
Hurrah Players
“Path to Freedom,” February 20-22, Hugh R. Copeland Center
“Moana Jr., March 27-29, Sandler Center
Little Theatre of Norfolk
“Angel Street,” March 6-22
Little Theatre of Virginia Beach
“Doubt: A Parable,” March 13 through April 5
Norfolk State University Theatre Company
A Valentine’s Tribute to Luther Vandross, February 14-15
“Primary Trust,” March 27-29
NSU Brown Memorial Hall MainStage Theater
Peninsula Community Theatre
“Ghost The Musical,” February 27 through March 15
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Ultimate Tribute to the Bee Gees, February 14
Justin Willman, February 20
Keb’ Mo’, February 21
Celtic Woman, March 10
Joe Bonamassa, March 11
“The Simon & Garfunkel Story,” March 17
Chris Botti, March 20
A Taste of Ireland, March 21
Scope Arena
Winter Jam ’26, March 1
Symphonicity
“Come Sunday: A Spiritual Salute,” February 15, Sandler Center
“The B-Sides,” March 22, Sandler Center
Smithfield Little Theater
“Breakfast with Les and Bess,” February 13 through March 8
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
“Myspace Adult Prom,” March 13
Tidewater Classical Guitar Society
Irina Kulikova, February 12, Robin Hixon Theater
Irina Kulikova, February 13, Music Arts Center Concert Hall @ W&M
Sergio & Odair Assad, March 12, Norfolk Academy
David Russell, April 16, Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalists
Virginia Arts Festival
Cecile McLorin Salvant w/Danish Radio Big Band, February 22, Attucks Theatre
BalletX, March 5, Chrysler Hall
Joshua Bell w/Academy of St Martin in the Fields, March 7, CNU’s Ferguson Center
Joshua Bell w/Academy of St Martin in the Fields, March 8, Sandler Center
Celebrating F. Ludwig Diehn, March 11, Chandler Hall @ ODU
Sergio and Odair Assad, March 12, Norfolk Academy
Anais Reno w/John Toomey Trio, March 14, Attucks Theatre
Virginia Musical Theatre
“1776,” February 27 through March 1, Sandler Center
Virginia Opera
“Aida,” March 13-15
Virginia Stage Company
“Wait Until Dark,” Through Feb 15
“Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” March 11-19
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
“The Princess Bride in Concert: Film with Orchestra,” February 13, Chrysler Hall
Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto & Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony, February 20, CNU’s Ferguson Center
Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto & Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony, February 22, Sandler Center
“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” In Concert, February 27-28, Chrysler Hall
Side-by-Side: Peninsula Youth Orchestra & Virginia Symphony, March 4, CNU’s Ferguson Center
Beethoven’s Septet & Mozart’s Oboe Quartet, March 7, Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester
Beethoven’s Septet & Mozart’s Oboe Quartet, March 8, Music Hall @ W&M
Dvořák’s New World Symphony + Gil & Orli Shaham, March 13, Chrysler Hall
Dvořák’s New World Symphony + Gil & Orli Shaham, March 14, CNU’s Ferguson Center
Williamsburg Chamber Music Society
Borromeo String Quartet, March 17, Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg Players
“Bad Seed,” Through February 15
“The Revolutionists,” April 3-19
Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra
Waves & Wonder, March 3, Williamsburg Community Chapel
Zeiders American Dream Theater
Holidivas: A Valentine’s Celebration, February 13
“Chasing Mother Goose,” February 28
American Patchwork Quartet, March 6
The Z Unplugged, March 10
Black Girl Magic, March 12