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• Saturday, May 17th: 10 AM – 5 PM
• Sunday, May 18th: 12 PM – 5 PM
If you would like to volunteer at the festival, please sign-up at this link: Click Here!
Explore Norfolk’s first official arts district on this free walking tour showcasing over 100 works of public art, from towering murals to hidden gems. Led by expert guides, you’ll uncover the stories, techniques, and inspirations behind the art, as well as the local businesses, events, and community efforts that make NEON a thriving creative hub. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or just discovering the scene, this tour offers a vibrant and immersive look at one of Norfolk’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
Leading the NEON District tours is Corinna Sayward, a talented local muralist and freelance artist with deep ties to Norfolk’s creative community. With extensive experience in mural creation and public art, Corinna offers insider knowledge about the district’s most stunning works, sharing the stories, techniques, and inspirations behind them. Her passion for community-driven art and firsthand perspective as a practicing artist make each tour an engaging and immersive experience.Â
All NEON tours begin at The Plot (Granby St. & Olney Rd.) and are free for all ages. Tours last approximately 60 minutes, rain or shine. Wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven surfaces. Public parking is available on the street, at The Plot’s lot, and the Harrison Opera House lot.Â
You’re invited to our End of Month Happy Hour! Join us for good food and even great networking opportunities! RSVP is required.
We think we know it all after years in sales or any other presentation-like position. Why do we go into slumps? We feel like we can skip steps in the process. Besides our jobs would be boring without objections.
Join us at Gather Norfolk for open-to-the-public speed networking Tuesday April 8th from 9:30am to 11 am! Coffee and light snacks will be provided!
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
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.
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!
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!