It will be a cool weekend in the 757, and I mean that both geologically and socially. There are multiple options for oysters, BBQ, beer (The Veil Norfolk opens!), pretty light bulbs to see, and so much more. Bundle up and love life this weekend!

All Weekend Long

Friday through Sunday: Head to the Smartmouth Pilot House for the Pressed Cider Festival.

Friday through December 14th: Don’t miss the Million Bulb Walk at the Norfolk Botanical Garden.

Saturday and Sunday: Join the hunt and explore the Haunted Ferry Plantation in Virginia Beach.

Friday through Sunday: The Bodacious Bazaar is back at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. This event is HUGE, so put your walking shoes on and be ready to shop!

All Weekend Long: See Detroit ’67 with the Virginia Stage Company.

Saturday and Sunday: Check out The Veil in Norfolk during their Grand Opening.

Friday

6-9pm: Attend the Opening Reception for Irina Lapin ART at the Starving Artist Cafe.

Art by Yamano

7pm: Enjoy an Evening with the Artist: Hiroshi Yamano at the Perry Glass Studio with the Chrysler Museum of Art.

8pm: See BIG K.R.I.T. with Rapsody, and Domani Harris at The Norva.

8pm and 10pm: Hang at the Push Comedy Theater during Girl-Prov Presents: Gobble Wobble Improv Party and stick around for Teacher’s Pet.

Saturday

10am-5pm: All ye interested should check out the Renaissance Faire at the Slover Library.

3-6pm: Grab your tickets to the Oyster Roast at the Virginia Living Museum.

4-7pm: Join me on the Battleship Wisconsin during the Steel Beach Barbecue Classic. Get your tickets before the event, and enjoy beer, music, and BBQ. If you want to know more about this event, I have a little write-up here.

5-11:59pm: Make your way to Toast for LAVA MiniFest turns 10!

7:30pm: Head to the Sandler Center for Strike Up The Bands for the Fanfare to the Military & Democracy Concert.

7:30-9:30pm: Hear live acoustic music at Smartmouth Beer in Norfolk.

8pm: Enjoy the Music of Neil Diamond with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra at Chrysler Hall.

8pm and 10pm: If you want to attend The Unusual Suspects: An Improvised Murder Mystery, you need to grab your tickets now. It sells out each month. If you miss that event at the Push Comedy Theater, head there at 10pm for Second Saturday Stand-up.

Sunday

12-4pm: Shop the Maker’s Farmer’s Market in Norfolk while you enjoy some craft beer!

1-6pm: Hoperation BrewOp Vol. 1 is happening at The Bunker Brewpub.

2pm: Join the Chrysler Museum for their Gallery Talk: Salute to Service.

3-6pm: I’ll be attending the 10th Annual Virginia Roast & Toast at the beautiful Hermitage Museum and Gardens. This event includes unlimited oysters, BBQ, and craft beer with live music by Schooner or Later (clever name, guys).

Schooner or Later

7pm: Patti LaBelle will entertain at Chrysler Hall.

8pm: Head to The Norva for Ganja White Night, Boogie T, Jantsen, and SubDocta.