It may be chilly outside, but there’s plenty of action heating up the stage, screen and indoor arenas this February. Here’s a look at our top picks for fun this month.
Norfolk Admirals
Various Dates in February
The Norfolk Admirals ECHL team will host a total of four home games at Scope Arena in February. On Feb. 1, they take on the South Carolina Stingrays, then they host a three-game home stand against the Maine Mariners Feb. 21-23.
College Hoops
Various Dates in February
The Old Dominion University women’s basketball team takes on opponents at home on Feb. 1, Feb. 8, Feb. 20 and Feb. 22, while men square off against rivals at Chartway Arena on Feb. 5, Feb. 20 and Feb. 20. Over at Norfolk State University, the men’s team hosts opponents on Feb. 1, Feb. 3, Feb. 17 and Feb. 24. The women are slated for home games on the same days.
MJ The Musical
Feb. 4-9, 2025
Chrysler Hall
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Norfolk as MJ, the multi Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. MJ is startin’ somethin’ as it makes its Norfolk premiere at Chrysler Hall in February 2025.
Tap Into Virginia Opera
Feb. 7, 2025
Harrison Opera House
Tap Into Virginia Opera is back for Virginia Opera’s 50th Anniversary season! Come in your masquerade finest, or make your own mask at our craft station as we celebrate the opening of Mozart’s “Cosi fan tutte.” For just $30, enjoy unlimited samples from local breweries, wineries, and distilleries (including some non-alcoholic options) with food and live performances from our Opera stars! Enter our raffle to win a door prize or participate in our silent auction to win swag from one of our vendors! Proceeds from the event go towards Virginia Opera’s Civic Engagement programs, which expose thousands of students to the world of opera! Attendees must be 21 or older.
Winter Market At Afterglow
Feb. 8 and Feb. 22, 2025
Afterglow Brewing
The popular winter farmers’ market returns for two dates in February at 2330 Bowdens Ferry Road, just behind the Afterglow Brewing building.
Fat Ham
Through Feb. 16, 2025
Wells Theatre
What if the hero of the story wasn’t who everyone expected? Step aside, Hamlet. Meet Juicy, a young Southern queer college boy grappling with grief, identity…and now the ghost of his father demanding vengeance for his murder!? Set against the backdrop of a family wedding barbecue, will the poetic and sensitive Juicy lose his courage to get the answers he needs or will he find the strength to ‘his own self, be true.’ This Pulitzer-Prize-winning adaptation by James Ijames serves you a juicy blend of comedy, drama, and social commentary with a side of soul food; and reimagines this timeless classic with a bold and innovative look that shatters stereotypes and celebrates identity, togetherness, and the meaning of family.
Kiss & Tail
Feb. 9, 2025
The Virginia Zoo
Are you tired of the same old up-SCALE dinner to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Join us at the Virginia Zoo for a more casual SHELL-ebration at brunch time with your TWEET-heart or mates! Sneak in some hugs and hisses while learning fun facts about animal dating and mating, play turtle-y awesome games, nibble on tasty treats, meet incredible Animal Ambassadors, and more.
Jerry Cantrell
Feb. 12, 2025
NorVa
Beyond the instantly identifiable riffs and equally recognizable vocals, Jerry Cantrell will always be known as a songwriter, first and foremost. Those songs comprise his influential catalog as co-founder, vocalist, lead guitarist and main songwriter of the iconic Alice In Chains and as a solo artist whose music resounds across culture. He penned three solo albums, and appeared on chart-topping records by everyone from Metallica to Ozzy Osbourne, Glenn Danzig, & Deftones. His music can be heard in the films of Academy® Award winner Cameron Crowe and Judd Apatow in addition to blockbuster franchises such as “John Wick” and “Spider-Man.”
‘The Princess Diaries’
Feb. 13, 205
Naro Expanded Cinema
Throw on your tiaras and come celebrate Galentine’s Day with all your best gals! We’ll have some special treats for you including goodie bags for the first 150 guests, trivia prizes from local woman-owned businesses, boozy beverages, a photo booth and more. Movie is at 7:15 p.m., doors at 6:30 p.m.
Valentine’s Day
Various Dates; Most on Feb. 14, 2025
It’s the sweetest time of year, and we’re here to make sure you know the ins and outs of celebrating Valentine’s Day in Norfolk. From cookies and yoga to dinner and cruises, there are plenty of events to celebrate the day of hearts with your Valentine or Galentine group. Visit our full rundown of events to learn more.
Church Street Jazz Series: Paula Atherton
Feb. 15, 2025
Attucks Theater
Saxophonist and flutist Paula Atherton has enjoyed a long and varied career in contemporary and mainstream jazz. Her acumen on her instruments is poised and adept. Her full-length album Can You Feel It has already begun to garner real accolades with her single titled “Can You Feel It,” landing a #1 hit three weeks in a row on Billboard.
Games Women Play
Feb. 16, 2025
Chrysler Hall
Meet Caleb Peterson (CARL PAYNE), a successful financial advisor with charm for days and a fiancée, Paisley Terrell (JILL MARIE JONES), who is every man’s dream. But when Caleb proposes on a live podcast and drops a prenup bombshell, their seemingly perfect love life spirals into a game of emotional tug-of-war. Is it about love, or is someone playing for keeps?
Mozart’s ‘Cosi Fan Tutte’
Feb. 21-23, 2025
Harrison Opera House
Love has many faces when buddies don disguises for the ultimate ‘loyalty test’ of their fiancées. Cleverly concealed and with wily determination, who will come out on top in this comic battle of the sexes? Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Sung in Italian with English Surtitles The orchestra for this production is provided by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.
Jo Koy: Just Being Koy
Feb. 21, 2025
Chartway Arena
As one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians, Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing in a Las Vegas coffee house. Jo’s uniquely relatable comedy pulls inspiration from his colorful family that has reached all kinds of people and has translated into sold-out arenas around the world.
Eddie Griffin
Feb. 22, 2025
Chrysler Hall
A popular comedian turned actor who started his career on-stage as a dare, funnyman Eddie Griffin has built an ever-growing fan base since jumping onto the comedy scene in 1990. Comedy Central honored Eddie as one of the Top 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of all time. He has conquered not only the stage, but the silver screen as well, appearing in over 50 films and numerous television shows. Griffin is a gifted actor, dancer, choreographer and singer in domestic and foreign territories around the world.
Attucks Jazz: Steve Wilson
Feb. 22, 2025
Attucks Theatre
Co-presented with SevenVenues and Virginia Arts Festival. Sought-after sideman in studio and onstage, as well as a bandleader in his own right, Steve Wilson has had a storied career; you can hear his distinctive sound on more than 100 recordings with such artists as Chick Corea, Dianne Reeves, Joe Henderson, and many more. A Hampton, Virginia native, Wilson studied at VCU before hitting the road—but once he hit New York the city’s jazz scene claimed him as one of their own. Catch this home-grown giant of jazz at the Attucks!
TobyMac’s Hits Deep Tour
Feb. 23, 2025
Chartway Arena
What’s it like to have an epic dance party with thousands of new friends?
Experience it live at TobyMac’s Hits Deep 2025! With a stellar lineup that includes TobyMac, Crowder, CAIN, Ryan Stevenson, and Terrian, this show promises to be an unforgettable night like no other. You’ll be on your feet, singing your heart out, feeling the pure energy in the room.
Alton Brown: Live – Last Bite
Feb. 25, 2025
Chrysler Hall
Television personality, author, and famed foodist Alton Brown today announced his final national theater tour that will visit more than 60 U.S. cities in 2025. “Alton Brown Live: Last Bite” (www.altonbrownlive.com) will launch February 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Florida before making its way to cities across the country including Brown’s hometown Atlanta, Los Angeles, Boston, and Chicago before a final performance May 11 in Austin, Texas. Fans in Norfolk will get their chance to see “Alton Brown Live: Last Bite” when it visits Chrysler Hall on Tuesday, February 25 for one show only at 7:30 PM.
Rhythm Live
Feb. 28, 2025
Harrison Opera House
This Virginia Arts Festival 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 remember for a long time.
