DOWN THE ROAD
May 8:
Sierra Hull. Perry Pavilion, Norfolk. vafest.org.
May 9-10: “The Book of Mormon.” Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. fergusoncenter.org.
May 10: Leyla McCalla. Perry Pavilion, Norfolk. vafest.org.
May 10-14: “No Fear and Blues Long Gone: Nina Simone.” The Wells Theatre, Norfolk. vastage.org.
May 11-14:
From the Silk Road to the Planets. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News; Chrysler Hall, Norfolk; and Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. virginiasymphony.org.
May 12-13:
Beach Music Weekend. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. beacheventsvb. com.
May 12-27: “An Enemy of the People.” Generic Theater, down under Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. generictheater.org.
May 12-June 4:
Little Theatre of Virginia Beach presents “Murder on the Orient Express.” Virginia Beach. ltvb.org.
May 13:
Kem and Ledisi with Musiq Soulchild. Scope Arena, Norfolk. ticketmaster. com.
Mark Morris Dance Group — The Look of Love. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. vafest. org.
May 13-14:
Desiree Roots — Celebrating Nancy Wilson. The American Theatre, Hampton. hamptonarts.org.
May 14:
Janet Jackson. Veterans United Home
Loans Amphitheater, Virginia Beach. livenation.com.
Kountry Wayne. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. ticketmaster. com.
Colin MacKnight. Christ and St. Luke’s Church, Norfolk. vafest.org.
Mother’s Day Celebration. Hampton Coliseum. ticketmaster.com.
May 15:
Emerson String Quartet. Robin Hixon Theater, Norfolk. vafest.org.
May 16: Frank Turner and The Interrupters. The NorVa, Norfolk. thenorva.com.
May 17: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, Portsmouth. ticketmaster.com.
Dark Star Orchestra. The NorVa, Norfolk. thenorva. com.
May 18: Sierra Hull. Perry Pavilion, Norfolk. vafest.org.
Fortune Feimster. Harrison Opera House, Norfolk. ticketmaster.com.
May 18-20: Norfolk Greek Festival. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Norfolk. norfolkgreekfestival.org.
May 19: Thee Phantom and The Illharmonic Orchestra. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. sandlercenter.org.
David Nail. Elevation 27, Virginia Beach. elevation27. com.
May 19-21: Chris Thile: World Premiere. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News; Chrysler Hall, Norfolk; and Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. virginiasymphony.org.
Bayou Bon Vivant Cajun Music, Food and Art Celebration. Town Point Park, Norfolk. festevents.org.
Monsters on the Beach. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. beacheventsvb.com.
May 20: Virginia Beach Chorale presents “There’s No Tune Like a Show Tune.” Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. sandlercenter.org.
Spring Wine Festival. 31st Street park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. neptunefestival. com.
May 20-21:
Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival. Stockley Gardens Park, Norfolk. hope-house. org/events/stockley-gardens-arts-festival.
May 21: Smokey Robinson. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. ticketmaster.com.
WWE Sunday Stunner. Hampton Coliseum. ticketmaster.com.
May 23: Evening Chamber. Robin Hixon Theater, Norfolk. vafest.org.
May 26: Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. The NorVa, Norfolk. thenorva.com.
May 26-28: Salute to Summer. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. beacheventsvb. com.
Patriotic Festival Country Weekend featuring Walker Hayes, Sam Hunt, Cody Johnson. Scope Arena, Norfolk. patrioticfestival.com.
May 27: Boyz II Men, as part of the UMOJA Festival. Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, Portsmouth. ticketmaster. com.
Madagascar — A Musical Adventure. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. fergusoncenter.org.
May 28: Evening Music presented by York River Symphony Orchestra. United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula, Newport News. yrso.org.
May 30-June 4: “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. ticketmaster. com.
June 1-4: Newport News Greek Festival. Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Newport News. newportnewsgreekfestival.org.
June 1-Aug. 10: Sounds of Summer concert series. Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. visityorktown.org.
June 2-3: Veterans Band Aid Music Festival featuring 38 Special (June 2). Holiday Trav-L- Park, Virginia Beach. ticketmaster.com.
June 2-4: USO Experience. 17th and 24th street parks, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. beacheventsvb.com.
June 2-18: “The Spitfire Grill, the Musical.” James-York Playhouse, Williamsburg. williamsburgplayers.org.
June 7: Summer Concert Series — Marshall Tucker Band. 24th Street park, Virginia Beach. beacheventsvb.com.
June 8: Over the Rhine. Perry Pavilion, Norfolk. vafest.org.
Shane Smith and the Saints. Elevation 27, Virginia Beach. elevation27.com.
June 8-9: Morgan Wallen. Veterans United Home
Loans Amphitheater, Virginia Beach. livenation.com.
June 9: Bria Skonberg. Perry Pavilion, Norfolk. vafest.org.
June 9-11: Bluegrass and Brew Festival. The American Theatre, Hampton. hamptonarts.org.
Norfolk Harborfest. Town Point Park, Norfolk. festevents.org.
June 10: Alisa Amador.
Robin Hixon Theater, Norfolk. vafest.org.
June 14: Five Freedom Songs. Attucks Theatre, Norfolk. vafest.org.
June 15: Summer Concert Series — Proyecto Uno. 24th Street park, Virginia Beach. beacheventsvb.com.
June 16-17: La Fiesta Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. beacheventsvb. com.
June 16-18: Williamsburg Live featuring The Wood Brothers, Kenny Loggins, Keb’ Mo’. Lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. vafest.org.
June 17: Juneteenth in the Park. Town Point Park, Norfolk. festevents.org.
A Musical Tribute to Luther Vandross. Attucks Theatre, Norfolk. vafest.org.
Chalk the Walk. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. beacheventsvb.com.
June 21: Summer Concert Series — DJ Jazzy Jeff. 17th Street park, Virginia Beach. beacheventsvb.com.
June 23-25:
Beach It Festival featuring Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert,Thomas Rhett, others. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. beachitfestival. com.
Hampton Jazz Festival featuring Jonathan Butler, Chris Botti, Kenny G, others. Hampton Coliseum. hamptonjazzfestival.com.
June 24: Rebelution. Veterans United Home
Loans Amphitheater, Virginia Beach. livenation.com.
June 28: Summer Concert Series — Straight No Chaser. 24th Street park, Virginia Beach. beacheventsvb.com.
June 30-July 2: Totally Tribute Music Fest featuring the music of Nirvana, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Heart, Metallica, Soundgarten/ Audioslave, Guns n’ Roses. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. beacheventsvb.com.
July 1: Eric Church. Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, Virginia Beach. livenation.com.
July 2: 85 South Show Live. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. ticketmaster.com.
July 3: The Doobie Brothers. Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, Portsmouth. ticketmaster. com.
July 4: Great American Picnic. Town Point Park, Norfolk. festevents.org.
Stars and Stripes Celebration. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. beacheventsvb.com.
July 6-Sept. 2: Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience. Virginia Beach Convention Center. vangoghvirginiabeach.com.
July 7: Tears for Fears. Veterans United Home
Loans Amphitheater, Virginia Beach. livenation.com.
July 8: Big Time Rush. Veterans United Home
Loans Amphitheater, Virginia Beach. livenation.com.
Billy Prine and the Prine Time Band. Elevation 27, Virginia Beach. elveation27.com.
July 11: Sad Summer Festival featuring Taking Back Sunday, others. Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, Portsmouth. ticketmaster.com.
July 12: Summer Concert Series — Moe. 24th Street park, Virginia Beach. beacheventsvb.com.
July 14:
Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show. Veterans United Home
Loans Amphitheater, Virginia Beach. livenation.com.
Raja. Elevation 27, Virginia Beach. elevation27.com.
July 14-Aug. 6:
Little Theatre of Virginia Beach presents “Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville.” Virginia Beach. ltvb.org.
July 15:
Richard Elliot and Rick Braun. Attucks Theatre, Norfolk. ticketmaster.com.
July 18:
Barenaked Ladies. Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, Portsmouth. ticketmaster. com.
Tab Benoit. Elevation 27, Virginia Beach. elevation27. com.
July 18-22:
Beach Blanket Movie Fest. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. beacheventsvb. com.
July 19:
Billy Strings. Chartway Arena, Norfolk.
Summer Concert Series — Andy Grammer. 17th Street park, Virginia Beach. beacheventsvb.com.
July 21:
Godsmack and Staind. Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, Virginia Beach. livenation. com.
July 22:
Fall Out Boy. Veterans United Home
Loans Amphitheater, Virginia Beach. livenation.com.
Norfolk Latino Music Festival. Town Point Park, Norfolk. festevents.org.
July 23:
Virginia Symphony Orchestra presents Concert in the Park. Town Point Park, Norfolk. festevents.org.
July 26:
Matchbox Twenty. Veterans United Home
Loans Amphitheater, Virginia Beach. Livenation.com.
Herb Alpert and Lani Hall. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. sandlercenter.org.
Summer Concert Series — Soccer Mommy. 24th Street park, Virginia Beach. beacheventsvb.com.
Because dates of some performances might change, check before attending.