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UPDATED 6/16/25

Saturday, June 28, 2025, 8:00 pm
Jazz at the Wells with the Tidewater Winds Jazz Quartet
Wells Theatre Jazz Night. The Tidewater Winds Quartet are Ralph Copley (percussion), Mike Finn (bass), Tommy Loyola (sax) and Anne Lee (piano) with special guest vocalist Danielle Roby. Enjoy cocktails starting at 7 pm before the music begins at 8 pm. Seating is very limited — general admission is $20, and lounge tables for four are $100. General Admission Tickets: https://tickets.vastage.org/6770. VIP Tickets: https://tickets.vastage.org/6773. Wells Theatre, Black Box Theatre, 108 E Tazewell St, Norfolk, VA 23510

GSA Vocal Music Summer Workshops
The Governor's School for the Arts Vocal Music Department will be hosting a summer workshop series for rising 7th- 10th graders each Wednesday from July 2-August 20, 2025, 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Students can attend as many as their availability allows. EACH WORKSHOP IS $25. Workshops include a vocal masterclass and acting workshops. Registration spots are limited. To register: www.gsarts.org/vocal-summer-camp GSA Building, 254 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510

Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 7:00 pm
VAACC: I. Sherman Greene Chorale
Virginia African American Cultural Center Virtual Artist Masterpiece Series is back! Join us as we continue this series with a performance from the I. Sherman Greene Chorale a charitable organization who was organized and originally directed by Isaac Sherman Greene, a highly acclaimed music educator for Booker T. Washington High School. The chorale consists of talented singers and professional instrumentalists who will perform musical selection in honor of Juneteenth. The performance will be followed by a moderated interview and discussion. This event is free and open to the public but Pre-registration is strongly suggested to attend the performance live. To register: https://thez.org/ Zeiders American Dream Theater, ?4509 Commerce Street, Virginia Beach, VA

VAF: Town Bank Jazz Series
Great jazz lights up spring nights at the Sandler Center’s intimate Studio Theatre! Curated by local fan favorite, bassist Jimmy Masters, the series presents some of the best players from New York and beyond. Cabaret seating lends a club atmosphere as you savor the music. Tickets: $30. Box Office: 757-282-2822. Miler Studio Theatre, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach 23462
Thursday, June 19, 2025, 7:30 pm
Sachal Vasandani, vocalist
“A bright young singer with charisma to spare” (The New York Times), this favorite of the New York jazz scene is as comfortable crooning as he is with vocalese, and counts among his fans Wynton Marsalis, who hails his “emotion and intellect.”Tickets: $30. https://secure.vafest.org/2696

Bruton Parish Candlelight Concerts & Historic Organ Recitals, June, 2025
Continuing a tradition begun by our 18th-century organist, Peter Pelham, Bruton Parish presents more than 120 recitals and concert programs annually in its Candlelight Concert series. Instrumental and choral groups from all over the United States and other countries perform in our historic church, interspersed with organ and harpsichord recitals by our own splendid musicians. The Candlelight and outdoor concerts will last approximately 45 minutes, and the Wren Recitals will last just 30 minutes.  All are non-ticketed and open to the public, with freewill offerings gratefully received. Masks are required only for those not yet vaccinated. Free parking on Duke of Gloucester Street. Rebecca Davy, Music Director & Organist; Dr. JanEl Will, Organist & Choir Director; James Darling, Choirmaster & Organist Emeritus. Contact: bdavy@brutonparish.org or (757) 645-3431. www.brutonparish.org.
Candlelight Concerts in Bruton Parish Church
Thursday, June 19, 8:00 pm
Organ Recital
Stephen Henley, Jr., Organist from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Petersburg, Virginia
Saturday, June 21, 8:00 pm
Choral Concert
Choir of Christ Church from Raleigh, North Carolina, David Jernigan, Director & Adam Cobb, Organist
Thursday, June 26, 8:00 pm
Patriotic Band Concert
York River Concert Band from Hampton Roads, Jeff Haney, Director
Saturday, June 28, 8:00 pm
Chamber Quartet Concert
M2D2 Ensemble, David Helveston, Baritone, Maria Rohde Flute & Piccolo, David Shinn, Euphonium & Melvin Lauf, Jr., Harp
Historic Organ Recitals in the William & Mary Wren Chapel
Saturday, 10:00 am on June 14 – Rebecca Davy, Organist
Saturday, 10:00 am on June 21 – Sarah Bland, Organist
Saturday, 10:00 am on June 28 – Norman Elton, Organist

Music by the Bay 2025 Outdoor Concert Series
Music by the Bay is back! Join us for our free concerts in Continental Park. Thursday evenings from 7-8:15 pm on June 5, 12, 19, 26, (Special events all day on July 4), July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14. Bring your own picnic, chairs, and blankets to enjoy summer sunsets by the Chesapeake Bay along with the sweet sounds of some of the region’s most talented performers. Large groups welcome. Drop-off at Continental Park, bus parking at Outlook Beach parking lot. Free parking onsite. In case of inclement weather concerts will be at the Fort Monroe Theatre, 42 Tidball Rd, Fort Monroe. For groups phone 757-690-8181 or email visit@FortMonroe.org Free and Open to the Public. Continental Park, intersection of Ingalls Road & Fenwick Road, Fort Monroe, VA 23651.
Thursday, June 19, 2025, 6:00 pm
Juneteenth Concert
This free Juneteenth concert is in conjunction with the Virginia Black Film Festival and the City of Hampton. The Virginia Black Film Festival celebrates its second year as a partnership.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 7:00 pm
380th Army Band
Comprised of over 40 Army Reserve Soldier-Musicians stationed at Fort Eustis, Virginia, the 380th Army Band provides professional ceremonial support and commercial musical entertainment for military and civilian communities throughout Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, & D.C.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 7:00 pm
Peninsula Concert Band
he Peninsula Concert Band has a rich, 70-year history of providing musical entertainment to people all over Hampton Roads, Virginia. We love to perform concerts and educate audiences year-round with a broad range of band music that includes marches (e.g. “Stars and Stripes Forever” and “Colonel Bogey’s March”), contemporary show tunes, concert band versions of classical orchestral music (e.g. Bach and Brahms), patriotic medleys (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day), traditional works for concert band, and holiday music! The band is inclusively comprised of a diverse group of musicians who come from the local area and share a love of music with a common desire to please those attending our concerts.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 7:00 pm
Rendering Ascent/The Trombone Project
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 7:00 pm
Rhythm Project
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 7:00 pm
Fleet Forces Rock Band
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 7:00 pm
Liberty Dolls
Take a Sentimental Journey down nostalgia lane with the Liberty Dolls! These gals are a charming vocal trio who will serenade the crowd with World War II Andrews Sisters classic hits such as Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Rum and Coca Cola, and Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree (to name a few). They will also perform patriotic classics and add a bit of the fun 50’s standard songs including Mr. Sandman, Sincerely and Stupid Cupid. Their rich 3-part harmony and fun audience interaction will leave you tapping your feet and humming to those great ‘oldies, but goodies!’
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 7:00 pm
Chisman Creek Band
Tonight’s performers are the Chisman Creek Band, a group of musicians from Yorktown & Newport News playing contemporary music with an Americana vibe.

Cancelled
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 4:00 pm
AGO: Organ Swell Concert
American Guild of Organists, Tidewater Chapter. Hungars Episcopal Church, 10107 Bayside Rd., Machipongo, VA

Sunday, June 22, 2025, 4:00 pm
Advocatorum Musicis in Concert
The Susan A. & Joseph N. Graif Foundation Inc. presents Advocatorum Musicis (Latin for “musical lawyers”) are a delightful trio from New Jersey who, in addition to practicing law in their respective fields of family, bankruptcy, and criminal law, have performed together for almost twenty years in cabarets, musical theater, and recital formats. With vocals by Luisa Fuentes, directed by pianist Rozanne Sullivan and featuring Frank Kolodzieski on clarinet and alto and tenor saxophone, their repertoire spans the history of American music: jazz, Broadway, the Great American Songbook, pop and gospel. The Graif Foundation's mission is to bring world-class talent to Isle of Wight County and present performers in an intimate setting. Admission is free and open to the public. Free and open to the public. Free will offering accepted. Only 65 seats are available. Reservations are a must. For more information please visit: http://www.graiffoundation.org/ or call 703.380.8995. The Graif residence, 162 Lexington Square, Carrollton, VA 23314

Saturday, June 28, 2025, 8:00 pm
Jazz at the Wells with the Tidewater Winds Jazz Quartet
Wells Theatre Jazz Night. The Tidewater Winds Quartet are Ralph Copley (percussion), Mike Finn (bass), Tommy Loyola (sax) and Anne Lee (piano) with special guest vocalist Danielle Roby. Enjoy cocktails starting at 7 pm before the music begins at 8 pm. Seating is very limited — general admission is $20, and lounge tables for four are $100. General Admission Tickets: https://tickets.vastage.org/6770. VIP Tickets: https://tickets.vastage.org/6773. Wells Theatre, Black Box Theatre, 108 E Tazewell St, Norfolk, VA 23510

Bruton Parish Candlelight Concerts & Historic Organ Recitals, July, 2025
Continuing a tradition begun by our 18th-century organist, Peter Pelham, Bruton Parish presents more than 120 recitals and concert programs annually in its Candlelight Concert series. Instrumental and choral groups from all over the United States and other countries perform in our historic church, interspersed with organ and harpsichord recitals by our own splendid musicians. The Candlelight and outdoor concerts will last approximately 45 minutes, and the Wren Recitals will last just 30 minutes.  All are non-ticketed and open to the public, with freewill offerings gratefully received. Masks are required only for those not yet vaccinated. Free parking on Duke of Gloucester Street. Rebecca Davy, Music Director & Organist; Dr. JanEl Will, Organist & Choir Director; James Darling, Choirmaster & Organist Emeritus. Contact: bdavy@brutonparish.org or (757) 645-3431. www.brutonparish.org.
Candlelight Concerts in Bruton Parish Church
Thursday, July 3, 2025, 8:00 pm
Patriotic Organ Recital
Dr. JanEl Will, Organist at Bruton Parish
Saturday, July 5, 2025, 8:00 pm
Trumpet & Organ Recital
Mark Nixon, Trumpet & Rebecca Davy, Organ
Thursday, July 10 @ 8:00 pm
Organ Recital
John Lowe, Music Director & Organist at St. Mary’s on the Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 8:00 pm
Early Music Recital
Raphael Seligmann, Baroque Violin & Charles Lindsey, Harpsichord
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 8:00 pm
Organ Recital
Dr. JanEl Will, Organist at Bruton Parish
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 8:00 pm
Flute Recital
Sean Arawjo, Flutist & director of Flute Frenzy in Williamsburg, & Rebecca Davy, Organ & Harpsichord
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 8:00 pm
Vocal Recital
Sarah Taylor, Soprano, George Revill, Tenor & Rebecca Davy, Organ & Harpsichord
Saturday, July 26, 2025, 8:00 pm
Flute Ensemble Concert
Zaxton Flutes from Hampton Roads, Melvin Lauf, Jr., Director
Historic Organ Recitals in the William & Mary Wren Chapel
Saturday, 10:00 am on July 5 – Rebecca Davy, Organist
Saturday, 10:00 am on July 12 – Norman Elton, Organist
Saturday, 10:00 am on July 19 – Rebecca Davy, Organist
Saturday, 10:00 am on July 26 – Thomas Marshall, Organist

Sunday, July 6, 2025, 7:00 pm
VAF: Diana Krall
Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. To date, her albums have garnered two GRAMMY® Awards, ten Juno® Awards and have earned nine gold, three platinum, and seven multi-platinum albums. Her 1999 release of When I Look in Your Eyes spent an unprecedented 52 weeks in the #1 position on Billboard's Jazz chart, won two GRAMMY® Awards, and went Platinum in the U.S. and Canada. Her most recent release, This Dream Of You, has garnered critical acclaim from fans and press alike. Krall's unique artistry transcends any single musical style and has made her one of the most recognizable artists of our time. As The New York Times recently noted, she possesses “a voice at once cool and sultry, wielded with a rhythmic sophistication." Tickets: $75.50 - $355.50: https://concerts.livenation.com The Dome, 400 20th Street, Virginia Beach 23451

Tidewater Winds 2025 Summer Concert Series
Tidewater Winds, John Brewington, Music Director, is one of the country's few professional, non-profit concert bands performing repertoire ranging from contemporary to traditional programming. Our professional musicians, staff and volunteers are prepared to ensure you are fully engaged and comfortable. Under the direction of Maestro John Brewington, we provide free concerts every summer and welcome your participation as volunteers, supporters, donors and audience members. Join us for our upcoming concerts, special events and fundraisers. www.TidewaterWinds.org/ 757.480.0953
Week 1: A 40th Celebration!
Tempus fugit – a Latin phrase often translated as "time flies." It’s hard to believe, but here we are, celebrating 40 incredible years of making music and sharing unforgettable performances throughout the Hampton Roads region. To mark this milestone, The Winds will take you on a journey through some of our favorite pieces from the past four decades, along with a few exciting new selections. It’s our birthday, but the true gift is for you – the gift of music.
Sunday, July 6, 2025, 7:30 pm
Hackney Theatre, Norfolk Collegiate, 7336 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23505
Monday, July 7, 2025, 7:30 pm
TBD Cox High School, 2425 Shorehaven Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 7:30 pm
24th St Stage Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Week 2: Bond and Beyond
The name's Bond... James Bond. Get ready to step into the thrilling world of the iconic spy as Tidewater Winds presents a symphonic tribute to 007’s legendary legacy. From his daring escapades to his suave persona, the music of Bond has captivated audiences for decades. In this exciting concert, we’ll bring the world of James Bond to life with iconic themes from five decades of films, including For Your Eyes Only, Goldfinger, Skyfall, and more...
Sunday, July 13, 2025, 7:30 pm
Hackney Theatre, Norfolk Collegiate, 7336 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23505
Monday, July 14, 2025, 7:30 pm
Indian River High, 1969 Braves Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23325
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 7:00 pm
24th Street Stage, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Week 3: When In Rome
Inspired by the timeless saying "When in Rome," this concert will transport you to the heart of Italy with a program that evokes the grandeur and beauty of Rome itself. Under the direction of Maestro Brewington, whose recent visit to Rome serves as the inspiration for this musical journey, we will explore the rich and dramatic sounds of Italy's greatest composers. The evening begins with the stirring works of Verdi, Rossini, and Puccini. When in Rome, the experience is truly unforgettable.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 7:30 pm
Hackney Theatre, Norfolk Collegiate, 7336 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23505
Monday, July 21, 2025, 7:30 pm
Regent University Shaw Chapel, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 7:30 pm
Khedive Shrine, 645 Woodlake Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 12:00 pm
Galilee: Organ & Trumpet Concert
Galilee Summer Music Series. Beckie Davy. organ. Mark Nixon, trumpet. Concert is free and open to the public. Galilee Church, 3928 Pacific Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Wonderful Wednesdays 2025
The Jewish Museum and Cultural Center presents The Zelma G. Rivin 2025 Wonderful Wednesdays Music Series. All of the concerts are on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 per concet or $75 for the series of 4. Series sbuscription: https://www.jewishmuseumportsmouth.org/music-series 757-391-9266. The Jewish Museum and Cultural Center, 607 Effingham Street, Portsmouth. Opening Night Reception, July 10, 6:30 pm
Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 7:30 pm
Francesca Hurst: Reflections
Pianist Francesca Hurst presents Reflections, a program which features a variety of composers from traditional classical, Japanese haiku, nocturens and jazz. Recognized for her “quicksilver passagework” and “tender lyricism”, pianist Francesca Hurst divides her playing evenly between classical and contemporary music. Classically trained, she is at ease with a wide repertoire ranging from J.S. Bach to Caroline Shaw. With a passion for performing the music of living women composers, she makes sense of the music regardless of style and period.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 7:30 pm
Trio Niche: The Music of Jefferson's Whitehouse
This fortepiano trio was formed by seasoned baroque musicians to bring a historical sensibility to repertoire from the turn of the ninetenth century by composers such as Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Tom Marshall, who plays the fortepiano, is joined by violinist Susan Via and cellist Sarah Glosson.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 7:30 pm
Jae Sinnett Trio
Renowned jazz drummer Jae Sinnett will bring the house down along with pianist Allen Farnham and bassist Terry Burrell as they perform original compostions.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 7:30 pm
Bagels and Fraylox Klezmer Band
Hampaton Roads very own Klezmer Band returns for the third year in a row. Clap your hands and stomp your feet to the high energy sound of Bagels and Fraylox! Roger Schultz, clarinet, Lance Pedigo, drums, Andy Petkofsky, bass, Howard Bierenbaum, clarinet & saxophone, David Gussman, accordion, and Jonathan Rathsam, vocals.

Symphony by the Sea
Neptune Festival’s Symphony by the Sea Concert Series makes its grand return in 2025 for the 14th Season of concerts! Located in 31st Street Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, all concerts are a FREE musical offering to residents and visitors. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as the concerts are well-attended and will fill the park. VIP Memberships can be purchased in 2025 for the full season of concerts for $175/person. VIP Memberships will be on sale through July 10th. For more information visit: https://www.neptunefestival.com/events/symphony-by-the-sea-concert-series/2025-07-10/. 31st Street Park Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 7:30 pm
Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Heroes, Villains, and Virtuosos
Eric Jacobsen, conductor. Join us for this FREE family-friendly concert presented by the Virgnia Beach Neptune Festival! Take a musical journey across the big screen and find what makes a ‘hero‘ and what makes a ‘villain’. Enjoy tales of inspiration and bravery with John Williams’s “Superman March”, Grieg’s music from Peer Gynt, selections from West Side Story and Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, and more.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 7:30 pm
Symphonicity
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 7:30 pm
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Helen Martell, conductor. Join us for this FREE family-friendly concert at Neptune’s Park! More Information to Come Soon.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 7:30 pm
Symphonicity
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 7:30 pm
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor. Join us for this FREE family-friendly concert at Neptune’s Park! More Information to Come Soon.

The Arts At VWU presents: A Jazz Concert Series hosted by Jason Squinobal
Free Admission & Cash Bar!! Concert will take place in Hofheimer Theatre in the Beverly Arts Building (behind new construction.) Concert Sets start at 7:30 pm & 8:30 pm. Come for the first and stay for both!
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 7:30 pm & 8:30 pm
Latin Jazz Night
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 7:30 pm & 8:30 pm
Two Classic Albums: Saxophone Colossus by Sonny Rollins, GO by Dexter Gordon
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 7:30 pm
Funk and Fusion!

Sunday, July 13, 2025, 5:30 pm
C&SL: Farewell Choral Evensong
The final service of Choral Evensong before our Choir and Pilgrims embark on their Tour to Canterbury and St. Paul’s Cathedrals. Free-will offering.  www.christandstlukes.org/smss.  Christ & St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 560 W. Olney Rd, Norfolk.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Symphony Under the Stars
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 8:00 pm
Symphony Under the Stars: Heroes, Villains, and Virtuosos
Alexander Chen, conductor. Join us for this FREE family-friendly concert presented by the Festevents! Take a musical journey across the big screen and find what makes a ‘hero‘ and what makes a ‘villain’. Enjoy tales of inspiration and bravery with John Williams’s “Superman March”, Grieg’s music from Peer Gynt, selections from West Side Story and Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, and more.
Towne Point Park, 113 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 7:30 pm
Symphony Under the Stars
Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor Join us for this FREE family-friendly concert at the Yorktown Riverwalk! More Information to Come Soon.
Yorktown Historic Frieght Shed, 331 Water St, Yorktown, VA 23690
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 7:30 pm
Symphony Under the Stars
Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor. Join us for this FREE family-friendly concert at the Chesapeake City Park! More Information to Come Soon. Chesapeake City Park, 900 City Park Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Friday, September 5, 2025, 7:30 pm
Symphony Under the Stars
Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor Join us for this FREE family-friendly concert at the Lake Matoaka Amphitheater! More Information to Come Soon. Lake Matoaka Amphitheater, 121 Ukrop Way, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 7:30 pm
Symphony Under the Stars
Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor Join us for this family-friendly concert at First Flight H.S. in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina! This is a ticketed, indoor event. More Information to Come Soon. First Flight High School, 100 Veterans Dr, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Thursday, July 24, 2025, 7:30 pm
The Little Big Band performs with Danielle Roby
Tidewater Winds. Beautiful ballads under the night sky on the beach with the soothing vocality of Danielle Roby with the Little Big Band! It's time to unwind and relax with Tidewater Winds! 17th St Stage, Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Live in HD Summer Encores
Four popular operas from the Met’s award-winning series of live cinema presentations return to theaters this summer. Dates may vary. FInd a theatre near you:
https://www.metopera.org/season/in-cinemas/theater-finder/
Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 1:00 & 6:30 pm
Puccini’s La Bohème
In this 2018 Met performance of Puccini’s timeless love story, soprano Sonya Yoncheva and tenor Michael Fabiano lead a celebrated cast of young artists in Franco Zeffirelli's picturesque production. Marco Armiliato conducts.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 1:00 & 6:30 pm
Rossini’s La Cenerentola
Rossini’s charming take on the Cinderella story returns to cinemas, starring mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and tenor Juan Diego Flórez in this 2014 performance of Cesare Lievi’s whimsical production. Fabio Luisi conducts.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 1:00 & 6:30 pm
Puccini’s Turandot
In this 2016 Met performance of Puccini’s extravagant masterpiece, soprano Nina Stemme and tenor Marco Berti star in a larger-than-life staging from legendary director Franco Zeffirelli. Paolo Carignani conducts.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 1:00 & 6:30 pm
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
In an unforgettable Met performance from 2020, one of America’s greatest operas returns, featuring soprano Angel Blue and bass-baritone Eric Owens alongside a phenomenal ensemble cast. David Robertson conducts.

Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 7:30 pm
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 7:30
VAF: Laufey: A Night at the Symphony with Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Laufey returns to Virginia Arts Festival in a new partnership with Chartway Arena. The jazz singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer will be joined by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. “As a musician, my goal is to bring jazz and classical music to my generation,” declares GRAMMY-winning composer, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey. In 2022, the Icelandic-Chinese artist’s trailblazing approach paid off, with a performance on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! in support of her debut album Everything I Know About Love, sold-out tours of North America, Asia, and Australia, and she was the most streamed jazz artist on Spotify. Tickets: $65 - $95. Online here: https://secure.vafest.org/2761/2762 or at the Virginia Arts Festival Box Office (757) 282-2822. Chartway Arean, 4320 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23508

Sunday, August 3, 2025, 4:00 pm
SAF: Terrific Teen Talent
The Sundays at Four 2024-2025 Season comes to a close with the annual Terrific Teen Talent Recital. Teens selected by audition perform mini recitals on this program. They and their collaborating accompanist are paid by SAF for their performance. Sometime during the year, an outstanding student is given the opportunity to perform a solo recital. We welcome contributions from the audience to help maintain the program. This is a non-ticketed program supported by a freewill offering. www.sundaysatfourva.org Christ Episcopal Church, 111 S. Church Street, Smithfield

Tuesday, Augusts 5, 2025, 7:30 pm
TW: Don Chilton, Conch Shell Artist
Tidewater Winds Big Band performs with world-renowned Conch Shell Artist Don Chilton, a professional trumpeter and conch shell player based in Newport, Rhode Island. Following a distinguished 26-year career as a U.S. Navy trumpet instrumentalist, Don has become known for his playing of various seashell horns. His conch shell playing can be heard throughout the soundtrack of Reese Witherspoon's production of Where the Crawdads Sing composed by academy award winning composer, Mychael Danna. 24th St Stage VA Beach Oceanfront

Thursday, Augusts 14, 2025, 7:30 pm
TW:Tidewater Winds Big Band with Frank Sings Frank!
Frank Cubillo joins us again for a night on the beach stage with songs of Frank Sinatra performed with the majestic Tidewater Winds Big Band directed by Maestro John Brewington! Bring your lawn chair, cooler, and loved ones! 17th St Stage VA Beach Oceanfront

VCC Auditions
Do you know a child who loves to sing? The Virginia Children’s Chorus will hold auditions for new students for the 2025-2026 season on Saturday 8/16, Monday 8/18, and Tuesday 8/19/2025. These auditions will be held at our Norfolk location - Talbot Park Baptist Church, 6919 Granby St., Norfolk. All audition timeslots are scheduled in advance. Students who audition this summer will begin classes on 9/6/2025 or during the week of 9/8/2025. We welcome boys and girls in grades K to 12 – from young beginners to serious high school singers. Tuition assistance is available. All students receive excellent voice training and perform in concert while making new friends and having fun! To learn more about how the Virginia Children's Chorus can help your child discover the joys of singing, call (757) 440-9100 or email us at vcccmgr@verizon.net. To send an audition request online, go to www.vachildrenschorus.org.

Friday, August 29, 2025, 7:30 pm
VSO: Opera & OZ Symphony, On the River
Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Give your brain a rest and spend a heart-felt and nerve-free evening under the stars at Opera & Oz with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Soprano Symone Harcum. Let the melodious sounds of the VSO send you over the rainbow as you enjoy beloved pieces like “O mio babbino caro” from Gianni Schicchi, “Home” from The Wiz, “The Rainbow Connection”, Selections from Wicked, and more! Brandon Eldredge, conductor Symone Harcum, soprano. Event Parking and Concessions Open – 6:30 p.m. Concert – 8:15 p.m. Join us for this FREE family-friendly concert presented by the City of Portsmouth! Portsmouth City Park, 7 Cpl J M Williams Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23701