REGISTRATION FOR OUR 2025 ROUNDTABLE IS OPEN DEI is under attack and many companies, local governments, educational institutions, and organizations are rolling back their DEI policies. Today’s anti-LGBTQ environment calls for all of us still committed to DEI to take a critical look at how to better serve our employees and donors through diversity, equity, […]
Alton Brown was directing TV commercials when he got the crazy idea to go to culinary school and reinvent the cooking show. The result was Good Eats, an irreverent, science-forward program that kept Brown gainfully employed for over twenty years. Along the way he also hosted iconic programs like Iron Chef America, Food Network Star, and […]
Nightlife personality and self-proclaimed “Ghost Host of the East Coast” Pristine Decay presents “Coconuts Drag Show” featuring the Babes of Buko—a weekly kiki and queer entertainment show with Drag Royalty & Local Legends over Dinner, Drinks, Dancing, and Drag at Buko Resto-Bar in Virginia Beach EVERY TUESDAY Starting at 7pm. Showtime at 8:30pm. Dinner • […]
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 […]
Join us for our 34th (XXXIV) Drag Queen/King Bingo event!! Doors open at 6:45 PM. The games and show will start at 7:30 PM. Food concessions available for purchase before the show and during intermission. Seating is limited and will be assigned. Advance seating purchases only. Tickets available until 5 pm, Friday February 28 or […]
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 […]
Chicken & Queens LGBTQIA Drag Show March 7, 2025 Doors open at 9 PM and Show at 9:30 PM until 11:30 PM Tickets available on eventbrite.comLimited seating so get those tickets soon!Hostess Jennifer Warner with special guest Queens : Sabrina Laurence, Lee Bruhhh & Hexxx with DJ Bear Cub belladonna Private event at KFC 139 […]
The highly-anticipated Legends of Laughter Tour is coming to Chrysler Hall on March 14, 2025. Featuring a diverse range of comedians, including Lavell Crawford (“Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul”), Don DC Curry (“Next Friday”) and Arnez J (BET’s “Comic View”), the all-star lineup offers something for everyone to enjoy. LAVELL CRAWFORD, a critically acclaimed comedian and […]
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 […]
I do not like green eggs and ham, but Green Beer & Eggs on the other hand… Join us for our 3RD ANNUAL St. Patricks Day All You Can Eat Breakfast on March 15th. We’re cracking a brand new keg for the lucky leprechauns who choose to join us. Every ticket purchase includes a buffet-style […]
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 […]
Get ready for The Greatest Show On Earth! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is inviting Children Of All Ages to a showstopping spectacle they will remember for a lifetime! After traveling the globe in search of the most original talent, Ringling has gathered the world’s best performers, discovering superhuman feats that push the limits […]
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 […]
Get ready for The Greatest Show On Earth! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is inviting Children Of All Ages to a showstopping spectacle they will remember for a lifetime! After traveling the globe in search of the most original talent, Ringling has gathered the world’s best performers, discovering superhuman feats that push the limits […]
Get ready for The Greatest Show On Earth! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is inviting Children Of All Ages to a showstopping spectacle they will remember for a lifetime! After traveling the globe in search of the most original talent, Ringling has gathered the world’s best performers, discovering superhuman feats that push the limits […]
Get ready for The Greatest Show On Earth! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is inviting Children Of All Ages to a showstopping spectacle they will remember for a lifetime! After traveling the globe in search of the most original talent, Ringling has gathered the world’s best performers, discovering superhuman feats that push the limits […]
Get ready for The Greatest Show On Earth! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is inviting Children Of All Ages to a showstopping spectacle they will remember for a lifetime! After traveling the globe in search of the most original talent, Ringling has gathered the world’s best performers, discovering superhuman feats that push the limits […]
Get ready for The Greatest Show On Earth! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is inviting Children Of All Ages to a showstopping spectacle they will remember for a lifetime! After traveling the globe in search of the most original talent, Ringling has gathered the world’s best performers, discovering superhuman feats that push the limits […]
IMPORTANT EVENT INFO: 18+ Only (Adult theme comedy) The Golden Girls are back in an all new show! 2024 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring at Shady Pines. Blanche and Rose created CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it […]
A virtual networking kiki for non-binary and trans entrepreneurs, aspiring to seasoned, in all industries. We'll start with a few fun games to laugh off some of the stress of the past week (decade?) and for light-hearted intros (instead of the traditional, nervewracking approaches to networking). Then, we'll shift to a discuss forming of a […]
Friday night featuring Alvion Arnell Davenport. Come and join us for a night of fun and drag excellence!
Move loud. Move proud. Move for the culture. Pride Ready Fitness isn’t just a workout it’s a whole vibe. A high-energy, heart-centered fundraiser where community meets movement, and every drop of sweat speaks power. Brian Williams will be raising the bar and the funds for BIPOC Pride, because representation, liberation, and celebration start with us. […]
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 […]
Comedian/Actor/Writer and Australia native Jim Jefferies is one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, entertaining audiences across the globe with his provocative, belief-challenging, and thought-provoking comedy. The comedian has released a total of ten stand-up specials since Contraband in 2008, including his most recent 2023 special High & Dry on Netflix, his 5th special for […]
Jason’s Lyric Live is a fiery, high-stakes love story set in the heart of the Houston ghetto, where love and danger walk hand in hand. Jason (Allen Payne reprising his role), a man haunted by the ghosts of his violent past, meets serendipitously and falls deeply for Lyric (Eva Marcille), a guarded woman who’s built […]
Jason’s Lyric Live is a fiery, high-stakes love story set in the heart of the Houston ghetto, where love and danger walk hand in hand. Jason (Allen Payne reprising his role), a man haunted by the ghosts of his violent past, meets serendipitously and falls deeply for Lyric (Eva Marcille), a guarded woman who’s built […]
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 […]
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 […]
Calling all leather lovers and community supporters! Are you ready for an unforgettable night? Join us at MJs Tavern on April 4th from 8 PM to 12 AM for the **Virginia Leather Meet and Greet. Get ready to mix and mingle with contestants, our fabulous judges, and fellow enthusiasts from near and far. Whether you're […]
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 […]
With a career spanning over 20 years, Katt Williams has earned a worldwide reputation as one of today's top entertainers, having developed a career seeded with thousands of sold-out arenas, an expansive list of starring roles on the small screen and memorable performances in major box office hits. Since performing his first stand-up show as […]
Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Vanity Fair calling Brian, “The funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly calling him, “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” Having built his 30-plus year career on the strength of his material alone, Brian’s non-stop theater tour continuously fills the […]
Are you ready for a night of fierce competition? Join us at the Virginia Leather Contest happening on April 5th from 6 PM to 10 PM at 37th and Zen. Get ready to cheer on your favorite contestants as they showcase their leather to take home the title of Mr. or Ms. Virginia Leather. Plus, […]
IMPORTANT EVENT INFO: This event is for ages 16+ Justin Furstenfeld is the creative force behind Blue October, a multi-platinum band that has sold millions of albums and singles worldwide and garnered over a billion streams. Known for his poetic storytelling and emotional depth, Furstenfeld has written and recorded over 18 Top 40 hits, earning critical […]
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 […]
