Join us for live music on the waterfront Friday, August 15 featuring the Eric Staab Band at Blue Moon Stage 8-11PM! Enjoy summer nights on the Elizabeth River with a cold drink, live music from local artists & scenic sunset views.
Puzzle Buzz hits The Ghent Rooftop Bar every fourth Sunday at 3PM every month!!!
It’s a fast-paced, team-based puzzle race with prizes, drinks, and guaranteed fun. Spots go quick – snag your tickets and we’ll see you at there.
🧩 Teams of up to four compete to finish a new puzzle every month the fastest 🏆 Winner scores a gift certificate from Puzzledly.com and the glory 📈 All finishers are entered into our national ranking database 🎁 Keep the puzzle when you’re done
Got a group of 5? Sure – but that’ll cost you 10 extra minutes on your finish time. Flying solo? Grab a Puzzle Pairing ticket and we’ll connect you with an open team (if they’re game).
NOTE: This event has been canceled due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
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Join us for Fleet Fest 2025 on Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Naval Station Norfolk – the world’s largest naval base!
This free and open-to-the-public event is your exclusive opportunity to step aboard U.S. Navy ships, meet Sailors, and experience life in the fleet firsthand. 🛳️👨✈️👩✈️
🎶 Enjoy live music
🍔 Savor delicious eats from local food trucks
🛩️ Watch thrilling military demonstrations
🧑🔬 Bring the whole family for a day full of hands-on learning and patriotic fun!
Celebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States Navy with us in unforgettable style!
It’s coming up quick…. 📓
The new school year will be here before you know it. Join us at COVA for our Back to School Bash on Friday, August 15th! 📚🎓✏️🚌
We ❤️ teachers! All teachers will receive 20% off their tabs from 5-9pm. 👩🏼🏫
Play “Are you smarter than a 5th grader?” Hosted by @beachtrivia from 5-7pm. 💭
Live music by @fox.and.the.bear 6-9pm 🎶
Bring school supplies to donate to @forkidsva Back to School Drive. Help families start the school year with the supplies they need for success. 🙌🏼
Hey babes💋 Come out to COVA Brewing for our 3rd Annual Boss Babe Market, hosted by @bellas_creations._ Over 40 women-owned vendors onsite along with live music, specialty drinks, and delicious food!
Looking to reset and recharge before the rest of your day unfolds? |
| Join us on Tuesday, August 19 from 12:00–1:00pm for CRM: Calm, Relaxing, Meditation, a free, beginner-friendly yoga session led by Danielle Stern of Bhav Brigade. This mid-day reset is designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and return to your afternoon feeling refreshed and re-centered.
Whether you’re desk-weary or just looking for a reason to roll out your mat, this is your moment to pause and reconnect. The class takes place in a cool, calming space filled with natural light—perfect for a gentle mid-week getaway. Bring your own mat (BYOM). Space is limited, and registration is required. |
Step into the hidden depths of the Fae Revel and unearth the Shadow Market – a clandestine gathering of local artisans and purveyors of the mystical. This isn’t just any market; it’s a living tapestry woven from the threads of fantasy, myth, and imagination, brought to life by the talented hands of Hampton Roads’ own creative spirits.
Wander through an enchanting array of stalls where you’ll find treasures fit for any realm: from hand-forged jewelry whispered to have ancient powers, to bespoke artwork depicting dragons and distant lands, intricate costumes perfect for your next adventure, spellbinding potions, and curiosities you won’t find in the mundane world. Each vendor offers a unique glimpse into the fantastical, providing the perfect opportunity to acquire a piece of magic to call your own.
Whether you’re seeking a unique memento, a gift for a fellow adventurer, or simply wish to immerse yourself in the creative spirit of our community, the Shadow Market promises discoveries around every turn. Support local talent and take home a piece of the Fae Revel’s magic!
🍄✨ The Fae Revel: A Night of Myth and Merriment ✨🍄
Sponsored by: Novel Grounds
Step beneath the boughs of the enchanted forest and into a world of fantasy, folklore, and fae.
Join us this fall at The Ghent Rooftop Bar for an immersive evening with tickets including:
🧝♀️ Fantasy & Fae Cosplay
🍃 Themed Bites & Botanical Cocktails
🛍️ Shadow Market Vendors
🔮 Tarot Card Readings
🪄 A Strolling Magician with Forest Tricks
🎶 Dancing Beneath Twinkling Lights
✨✨ Meet Hillary Raymer for the release of her NEW dark fantasy romance novel – Lore of the Wicked Wood! The first 50 tickets sold include a free novel and a personal autograph session with the author herself!✨✨
Whether you’re high fae, woodland creature, or bookish royal, gather your court for a night you won’t forget.