WHAT’S HAPPENING
Ynot Wednesday: Sandler Center Outdoor Concert Series 16th Season
June 12 thru Aug. 28 | Virginia Beach
The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the return of Ynot Italian’s Ynot Wednesday sponsored by Southern Auto Group for its sixteenth season! This free outdoor summer concert series will take place on the Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza every Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The 2024 series will kick off on June 12 and run through Aug. 28. — MORE INFO!
Jackalope
May 31 thru June 2nd | Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach is gearing up to host the second edition of Jackalope! Show out to watch competitions in street and vert skateboarding, bouldering, BASE jumping, skimboarding and demonstrations of freestyle motocross and BMX. Jackalope is free to the public, with additional VIP passes offering exclusive experiences, such as sessions with professional athletes. — MORE INFO!
Camp Get Well Soon
April 13 | Assembly NFK
Join Get Well Soon powered by the good folks at Assembly Norfolk for a one-day wellness event to feed your soul for a one-day wellness event to feed your soul! Move your body, make a new friend, dabble in crafting, eat good food and relax your mind. Check out the full lineup for the day on the website — MORE INFO + BUY TICKETS!
Exporting Home: Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
May 14 & May 23 | Tysons & Richmond
The Exportando a Casa program is a 2-day workshop, on May 14 and May 23, which is a nationwide series that has priority commitment from the International Trade Administration under the U.S. Department of Commerce Global Diversity Export Initiative. Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is looking for Latino-owned or Latino-led product companies with an established website that the International Trade Administration could assist in developing a more robust e-commerce sales methodology to sell into Latin America and their home countries. — MORE INFO!
Townebank Jazz Series Returns to the Sandler Center with 6 New Jazz Concerts
April 11 thru Sept. 19 | Norfolk
The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts announces the return of Jimmy Masters’ fan-favorite jazz series, hosted cabaret-style in the intimate Miller Studio Theatre. The Townebank Jazz Series will take place one Thursday a month from April through September, featuring a line-up of six new shows. The series will showcase both local jazz performers and guest entertainers from far and wide, including Brazilian music star Daniela Soledad, jazz guitarist Nate Najar, vocalists Giacomo Gates and Tessa Souter, and vibraphonest Chuck Redd. — MORE INFO!
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Farmers Markets
Find an ever-evolving list of FARMERS MARKETS in our region. We are always on the lookout for more, too. Fresh produce, meats, seafood, artisan-made items, prepared foods—you never know what you will find. Buy local!
Offshore Wind Project
Completion: 2026 | NBC News’ Sunday TODAY highlighted the Dominion Energy Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project (see video below). This large-scale, pollution-free wind power plant off the coast of Virginia could become a model for generating clean energy. One revolution of a turbine could create enough energy to power a house for a full day. MORE DETAILS about the project via Dominion Energy.
“NBC Sunday Spotlight” by Kerry Sanders
Blog: Boulevard Update
Investing in the Future and in Chesapeake
Plasser American Corporation dedicated a 45,000 square foot office building in a $52.6-million expansion of its North American headquarters in Chesapeake’s South Norfolk community.
Military Aviation Museum Hosts Santa Clause
2021 USMC Reserve Toys for Tots event with Santa, model trains, motorcycles, fire trucks and vintage airplanes for everyone to experience
Local Artist and Company Collaborate for MOCA
Local Artist Ryan McGinness and Wave Riding Vehicles collaborate to bring limited-edition surfboards, skateboard decks and hand-printed t-shirts to promote and benefit Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
Norfolk Furniture Designer Wins National Award
Norfolk native Susan Pilato was awarded Gold at the National Commercial Furniture Design Show (NeoCon) for her Ellis Benching System.
Frank Sings Frank
Frank Cubilo pays tribute to Frank Sinatra in his performances across the region as Frank Sings Frank.
Hurricane Readiness
Atlantic hurricane season is recognized as June 1 to November 30. We've compiled some resources to prepare you before, during and after the storm comes.
Celebrating Women
Be inspired by five women on this last day of Women's History Month with The Sandler Center's free livestream, Celebrating Women 2021.
Persistence, Perseverance and Resilience
The Feb-Apr 2021 issue of Boulevard: a glance back and reflection on the possibilities moving forward for opportunity and growth
Virginia COVID-19 Update
Governor Northam has issued new COVID restrictions, effective Nov. 15.
Opt Outside Beach Walk
November 28 False Cape State Park Meet at Back Bay [...]
Autumn Images
24 of the best events for the weekend of All Hallows’ Eve filled with costumes, fun and of course, candy for adults, kids, singles, and families. Have a spoooky Halloween!
Boulevard Update Ed. 5 : Fall sights, holiday plans
Surf for the cure, star gazing, fall sights and some upcoming events for the holidays
The Ultimate Halloween 2020 Events Guide for Tidewater
24 of the best events for the weekend of All Hallows’ Eve filled with costumes, fun and of course, candy for adults, kids, singles, and families. Have a spoooky Halloween!
Boulevard Update Ed. 4 : A farewell, the great pumpkin, Halloween events
A profound loss, the great pumpkin, and your Halloween 2020 weekend plans.
Boulevard Update Ed. 3: Horror movies, French-Filipino cuisine, street art battle
Details about where to get your classic Halloween movie fix, a local favorite restaurant reopens (yay!), and a street art battle at a local artisan market. Plus: What to do this weekend in Hampton Roads.