It's the Third Annual Pride at Busch Gardens! Pride Day returns with a celebration of inclusivity featuring sensational family-friendly entertainment by LGBTQ+ stars, specialty merchandise, a vendor fair and more on Sunday, July 21. All performances are included with valid park admission. Upgrades available. Featuring drag shows with Jennifer Warner, Sabrina Laurence, Cliff Baxter, and […]
Cousinz is a 1-day festival experience – attracting thousands of friends and family to the Scope Arena Plaza for music, food and more. Evolved from the same positive spirit that drew more than 35,000 people to Norfolk’s RNB Block Party over the last year, Cousinz is next. Cousinz is backed by a seasoned team, with a […]
Join us for our 13th Annual OBX Pridefest on Saturday, September 14th, 2024, from 11 AM to 5 PM! This family-friendly LGBTQ+ Pride festival is FREE and open to the public. Enjoy live bands, craft beers, wines, delectable offerings from local restaurants, and a diverse array of vendors and entertainers at Roanoke Island Festival Park […]
Join us for Queer-O-Ween on October 19th from 11 AM to 4 PM! This Halloween event is packed with fun activities, including a DJ, Drag Performance , Chappell Roan cover band, costume parade/contest, crafts, games, VENDORS (queer & Ally businesses) + festive treats. Explore the Halloween-themed shops, enjoy special offers, and celebrate in an inclusive, […]
Tickets on sale now!!! The Ghosts of the Olde Towne Portsmouth Ghost Walk are gearing up to tell their tales of love, loss, murder and mayhem! Patrons are guided on a walking tour through the historic district of Olde Towne, Portsmouth. At each haunted house visitors hear costumed actors retell the legends of ghostly visitations […]
Join us on March 31 for a powerful, joyful, and affirming celebration of Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV)! This year's theme, "Rest = Resistance," reminds us that self-care, joy, and community are radical acts of resilience. Food & drinks • Music & performances • Free HIV & STI testingSupportive resources for the trans & nonbinary […]
🌈 We’ve Got BIG News! 🌈 Join us on Thursday, May 8 for the 37th Annual Hampton Roads Pride Celebration Reveal—the can't-miss kickoff to Pride season! We're unveiling everything you need to know about this year’s Pride Celebrations, Pride 365 events, and exciting collaborations with Portsmouth Pride, Suffolk Pride, Chesapeake Pride, Newport News Pride, Phoebus […]
Join us for a special screening of "The Times of Harvey Milk," the 1984 Oscar winning documentary about the life and death of San Francisco's legendary outspoken queer activist and the latest offering in the Virginia Queer Film Festival's queer film series. The film documents the political career of Harvey Milk, San Francisco's first openly gay supervisor. The […]
Every Brilliant Thing is an immersive storytelling experience that blends comedy, improv, and audience interaction. It tells the story of someone growing up in the shadow of their mother's struggle with suicidal depression while learning to grapple with their own journey. Every Brilliant Thing provides a life-affirming jolt of humanism, reminding us that hope comes from […]
What makes a man monstrous and a monster human? A tale of playing god and identity lost, Core Theatre Ensemble’s adaptation of the literary classic Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is resurrected for the Norfolk Theatre Festival 2025. One of the first literary works in the sci-fi/horror genre, the story presents a frightening premise even in modern […]
What makes a man monstrous and a monster human? A tale of playing god and identity lost, Core Theatre Ensemble’s adaptation of the literary classic Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is resurrected for the Norfolk Theatre Festival 2025. One of the first literary works in the sci-fi/horror genre, the story presents a frightening premise even in modern […]
Celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQIA+ community with Suffolk Public Library at Parking Lot Pride! There will be performances, food trucks, local resources and more! Parking Lot Pride welcomes all ages. Food and refreshments available for purchase. If inclement weather or other circumstances arise, the event will be moved into the lobby at North Suffolk […]
