Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. This performance combines the energy of Caribbean and West African music with exciting choreography to deliver the cultural history of Trinidad through its unique musical past. The combination of narrations based on historical facts, with color, movement, and sound, makes for an educational experience that students of any age will […]
Developed and directed by Robert Shirley, the cabaret will focus on favorite and iconic musical numbers in song and dance. There will be something for everyone presented by a diverse and talented company. Tickets are $25. Showtimes are 8pm Saturday, March 1st and 2:30pm Sunday, March 2nd.
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center Join us for a breathtaking evening of gospel, blues, and spoken word as we honor the incredible women who have shaped our world with their strength, resilience, and grace. QUEEN is more than a concert—it’s a powerful tribute to the mothers, sisters, daughters, and trailblazers who have carried the weight of the world on their […]
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center Join us for a breathtaking evening of gospel, blues, and spoken word as we honor the incredible women who have shaped our world with their strength, resilience, and grace. QUEEN is more than a concert—it’s a powerful tribute to the mothers, sisters, daughters, and trailblazers who have carried the weight of the world on their […]
IMPORTANT EVENT INFO: The RnB Block Party is ages 21+. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Calling all RnB lovers, the first RnB Block Party of 2025 is set! MEAC Championship weekend on Saturday, March 15 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. on the Norfolk Scope Arena Plaza. Yes, the RnB block party returns outside on the […]
Step into the wild world of The Feral Showgirls as they bring you a dazzling menagerie of performances, from the exotically beautiful to the hilariously absurd. This show is packed with burlesque, belly dance, cabaret, vocals, and surprises that will keep you on your toes. Dine, drink, and let your senses be utterly delighted! Theme: […]
CINDERELLA Alma Duetscher, composer/conductor featuring student performers from The Governor's School for the Arts Vocal & Instrumental Music Departments Co-presented with Governor's School for the Arts and Virginia Arts Festival. In this Virginia Arts Festival collaboration, Deutscher will conduct student musicians and vocalists from The Governor’s School for the Arts in her opera Cinderella. While […]
Cars fly, trees fight back, and monsters are on the loose in Harry’s second year at Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition, on a giant screen, while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score. Relive every magical moment as the music brings life […]
Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. “Some sounds stop you dead in your tracks…Blanding’s tenor saxophone is certainly one of those: huge, hollow, warm and woody, something hewn straight from nature.” – Sydney Morning Herald A member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra since the 1990s, Walter Blanding carves out a saxophone sound like no […]
A party 50 years in the making! Join Virginia Opera for our 50th Anniversary Gala! Your evening will begin with cocktails, followed by an elegant, seated dinner and live opera performances. During the Live Auction, Raffle, and Raise the Paddle, you'll have the opportunity to support VAOPERA's Civic Engagement and Education Programs, which increase accessibility […]
MOMIX ALICE Inspired by Alice in Wonderland Connie and Marc Jacobson Opening Night Celebration Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. A trip down the rabbit hole as only this mind-blowing company can imagine! With enchanting projections, stage wizardry and MOMIX’s superhuman moves, the Alice in Wonderland-inspired performance ALICE is an unforgettable experience for all ages. Portraying […]
MOMIX ALICE Inspired by Alice in Wonderland Connie and Marc Jacobson Opening Night Celebration Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. A trip down the rabbit hole as only this mind-blowing company can imagine! With enchanting projections, stage wizardry and MOMIX’s superhuman moves, the Alice in Wonderland-inspired performance ALICE is an unforgettable experience for all ages. Portraying […]
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S THE SOUND OF MUSIC SING-A-LONG Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. Grab your lederhosen, practice your best Maria von Trapp impression and get ready to enjoy Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long! Before the Oscar®-winning, family favorite film begins, you’ll test your knowledge with movie trivia, and learn how to participate […]
