Arts and Entertainment

Benny the Butcher

May 17 2025

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and show starts at 8:00 p.m.
The NorVa 317 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 627-4547
This show is 18 and over only.

Benny the Butcher is part of Buffalo's Griselda crew and behind Black Soprano Family, the two primary outlets for his tense narratives about street life. Like frequent collaborators Westside Gunn and Conway, he's inspired most by hardcore mid-'90s hip-hop from his home state, including Wu-Tang Clan and Mobb Deep . A late bloomer by his genre's standard, he hit his stride in his thirties with releases such as Tana Talk 3 (2018), The Plugs I Met (2019), and the critically acclaimed Burden of Proof (2020), followed by The Plugs I Met 2 (2021). A collaboration with J. Cole preceded 2022's Tana Talk 4.

Jeremie Pennick knew by the age of ten that he wanted to be involved with music. He issued material in the late 2000s as B.E.N.N.Y. , including the full-length projects The Mayor’s Back and Chains Bond. By then, he had initiated a long-term alliance with Westside Gunn and Conway as the Forerunners, a group that also included his brother, Machine Gun Black. The bond tightened in the mid-2010s as Benny helped build Westside’s Griselda Records , releasing material such as 2016’s My First Brick and the following year’s Green Lantern collaboration Butcher on Steroids, all while making regular contributions to other releases in the label’s catalog.

Tana Talk 3, a joint Griselda/Black Soprano Family recording produced by Alchemist and Griselda associate Daringer, brought Benny a new level of acclaim that stimulated continued growth throughout 2019. That year, Benny appeared with Westside and Conway on DJ Premier’s “Headlines,” released the Billboard-charting The Plugs I Met — featuring Black Thought, Jadakiss, and Pusha T — and signed a management deal with Roc Nation. Benny teamed up with producer Hit Boy for 2020’s Burden of Proof, which featured guest spots from Lil Wayne, Big Sean, Rick Ross, Freddie Gibbs, and more. The following year, he paired with beatmaker Harry Fraud for his sequel EP The Plugs I Met 2. He also released the 38 Spesh collaboration Trust the Sopranos and the solo EP Pyrex Picasso. “Johnny P’s Caddy,” a collaboration with J. Cole, appeared in 2022, in advance of Benny’s full-length Tana Talk 4. ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi

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Back to School Event at the Virginia Zoo

August 2 2025

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and show starts at 8:00 p.m.
The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 441-2374 Price: Free with your General Zoo Admission
We are closing out the summer with one last celebration at our Back to School Event on Saturday, August 2nd from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm at the Virginia Zoo!

THIS EVENT IS FREE WITH YOUR GENERAL ZOO ADMISSION AND TAKES PLACE RAIN OR SHINE!

Activities

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Community Vendors

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Food & Drinks (extra cost):

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The Virginia Zoo is an outdoor venue, and events will happen rain or shine unless otherwise indicated. If any changes are made, an announcement will be issued via email to our members/ticket holders and on the Virginia Zoo’s social media channels.

The Zoo is a smoke-free facility; no smoking is allowed inside the Zoo. This also includes e-cigarettes and vaping. Inability to follow this rule will result in dismissal from Zoo grounds without a refund.

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Member Mornings at the Virginia Zoo

July 5 - July 6 2025

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and show starts at 8:00 p.m.
The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 441-2374

Virginia Zoo members get to spend extra time at the Zoo with Member Mornings on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Members get into the Zoo an hour early when there’s plenty of parking, the weather is cooler, and there’s a better chance of seeing the animals being active and eating their breakfasts!

Members can enter the Zoo between 8:30 – 9:30 am on these weekends. Become a member today to take advantage of this perk!

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Member Mornings at the Virginia Zoo

June 28 - June 29 2025

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and show starts at 8:00 p.m.
The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 441-2374

Virginia Zoo members get to spend extra time at the Zoo with Member Mornings on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Members get into the Zoo an hour early when there’s plenty of parking, the weather is cooler, and there’s a better chance of seeing the animals being active and eating their breakfasts!

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Member Mornings at the Virginia Zoo

June 22 2025

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and show starts at 8:00 p.m.
The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 441-2374

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Member Mornings at the Virginia Zoo

June 21 2025

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Native Plant Workshop- Members Only

June 8 2025

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and show starts at 8:00 p.m.
Virginia Zoo’s World of Reptiles Classroom 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 441-2374 Price: This workshop is provided to Virginia Zoo Members for FREE

Virginia Zoo Members are invited to join us for an Introduction to Designing with Native Plants—a beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn how to create a sustainable, low-maintenance landscape that supports local wildlife and thrives in the Hampton Roads environment. We are thrilled to provide this workshop to Virginia Zoo Members Only for FREE as part of our new Habitat Heroes pilot program.

In This Workshop, You Will Learn:
  • The benefits of using native plants in your garden,
  • How to assess your landscape and choose the right plants,
  • Design principles to create a beautiful and functional garden,
  • Tips for sustainable gardening practices.
  • Handouts will be provided to take home and reinforce what you learn.

Bonus! Take home a native plant to add to your landscape!

Why Attend?

Whether you’re starting from scratch or enhancing an existing garden, this workshop will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to design a landscape that’s both beautiful and environmentally friendly.

Cost:

This workshop is provided to Virginia Zoo Members for FREE thanks to a generous grant from the Hampton Roads Community FoundationRegistration is required.

If you sign up and are no longer able to attend, please let us know so that we can open the spot to another. Space is limited. Sign up now to secure your place and begin your journey towards being a wildlife Habitat Hero!

Course Instructor: Trista Imrich is the owner and fearless leader of Wild Works of Whimsy and Southern Branch Nursery. A Navy veteran (Surface Warfare Officer), this Ohio native has a Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management and brings her unique perspective on landscape design and native planting to Hampton Roads. Trista has extensive experience with the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP), Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA) requirements, and mitigation projects, including living shorelines, rain gardens, infiltration trenches, and conservation landscaping. She is a Virginia Certified Horticulturist (VCH), a Designer (VSLD-certified), and a Level 2 Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional in design and installation (CBLP-ID). Trista contributed to creating and editing the “Native Plants for Southeast Virginia” guide and is an active advocate for sustainable practices in the region. She frequently speaks at events, garden clubs, and community groups, sharing her passion for native plants and practical insights into sustainable landscaping.

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Memorial Day at the Virginia Zoo

May 26 2025

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and show starts at 8:00 p.m.
Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 441-2374

To celebrate Memorial Day, the Virginia Zoo Express will be offering Buy One, Get One for $1 train rides* to all military families and first responders!

If a rider in a party is under 2 and the BOGO cannot be used, a voucher for $1 for a future train ride will be given.

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Norfolk Sports Club Jamboree

April 23 2025

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and show starts at 8:00 p.m.
Chartway Arena 4320 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23508 (757) 683-5762

Come join us for the 78th Annual Jamboree as we welcome keynote speaker Nancy Lieberman, former ODU standout, professional basketball player, and NBA coach. Sponsorship opportunities, pricing, and additional details to come soon!

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POTUS at the Generic Theater

March 13 - March 29 2026

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and show starts at 8:00 p.m.
Generic Theater 215 St. Paul's Blvd, Norfolk, VA 757-441-2160 Price: Price may vary

By Selina Fillinger
Weekends March 13–29, 2026

Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. 

An uproarious Broadway debut by playwright Selina Fillinger, POTUS Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive is a riotous comedy about the women in charge of the man in charge of the free world.

Fri, Mar 13th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Mar 14th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Mar 15th, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Fri, Mar 20th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Mar 21st, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Mar 22nd, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Fri, Mar 27th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Mar 28th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Mar 29th, 2026 at 2:30 pm

 

ADVANCE TICKET PRICES (PLAY)
Purchased Prior to Day of Performance

$18 Adults
$15 Students/Military/Seniors (62+)
$13 Groups of 10 or more*

*Group pricing will be reflected in cart after selecting quantities of 10 or more


SAME DAY TICKET PRICES (PLAY)
Purchased on Day of Performance

$20 Adults
$17 Students/Military/Seniors (62+)
$15 Groups of 10 or more*

*Group pricing will be reflected in cart after selecting quantities of 10 or more


FLEX PASS SAVINGS

$70 Flex Pass includes four (4) tickets that can used in any combination for the 2025-26 regular season showsPurchase Flex Pass Here.


A processing fee will be added to every ticket to help offset transaction costs.

Tickets may be exchanged for another performance of the same show (subject to availability) up to one hour before showtime.

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