“The Pajama Game” presented by Williamsburg Players. 8 p.m. Friday with dates/times through Sept. 22 at James-York Playhouse, 200 Hubbard Lane. Tickets start at $22; discounts for children. To buy online, visit williamsburgplayers.org.

Bobby BlackHat Music Series, featuring performances by Matt Thomas, Lana Puckett and Kim Person, others. 6 p.m. Saturday at Ferguson Center for the Arts, Peebles Theatre, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Tickets start at $25. To buy online or to view the series lineup, visit fergusoncenter.org.

ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd bring their “Sharp Dressed Simple Man” tour to Virginia Beach. The Outlaws will open. 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, 3550 Cellar Door Way. For ticket availability, visit livenation.com.

Mushroom Festival, featuring mycologist and keynote speaker Tradd Cotter. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Road. Free with garden admission. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/NBGmushroom.

Broadway in Norfolk presents “Les Misérables.” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10-12 with more dates, times through Sept. 15 at Chrysler Hall, 215 St. Paul’s Blvd. For ticket availability, visit ticketmaster.com. For discounts, visit sevenvenues.com.

Relive the ’70s when Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees makes a stop in Newport News. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at Ferguson Center for the Arts, Diamonstein Concert Hall, 1 Avenue of the Arts. Tickets start at $38. To buy online, visit fergusoncenter.org.

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Virginia Symphony Orchestra presents “Once Upon a Symphony,” various dates and locations. Friday at Lake Matoaka Amphitheater, Williamsburg; Saturday at Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown; Sunday at Chesapeake City Park; Tuesday at 31st Street Park, Virginia Beach; and Sept. 7 at First Flight High School, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. For ticket info, including wristband options, visit virginiasymphony.org.

Two Candlelight shows, presented by Fever, Friday: 6:30 p.m., Neo-Soul Favorites featuring songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, others; and 8:45 p.m., A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings. Both at Zeiders American Dream Theater, 4509 Commerce St., Virginia Beach. Tickets start at $36. To buy online, visit feverup.com.

Labor Day weekend to feature free live music and more. 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday; and 5 p.m. Sunday at 17th, 24th and 31th Street stages on the sand, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. For the complete weekend lineup, including times, and before you go info, visit beacheventsvb.com.

Hip-hop veteran Juvenile brings his 25th anniversary tour to Norfolk. Mannie Fresh will open the show at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at The NorVa, 317 Monticello Ave. For ticket availability, visit thenorva.com.

Los Angeles rock band Jane’s Addiction with Love and Rockets will make a tour stop in Portsmouth Sept. 5. Crawlers will open the 7 p.m. show at Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, 16 Crawford Circle. Tickets start at $39.50. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com.

Capitol Fools make a return to Hampton for an evening of political comedy. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at The American Theatre, 125 E. Mellen St. Tickets start at $25. To buy online, visit hamptonarts.org.

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“Avatar: The Last Airbender” in Concert, on a full-size screen with a live orchestra. 8 p.m. Friday at Chrysler Hall, 215 St. Paul’s Blvd., Norfolk. Tickets start at $30. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com. For VIP or other discount options, visit sevenvenues.com.

Virginia Beach Funk Fest Beach Party featuring War, Doug E. Fresh, Be’la Dona, others. 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 24th Street, the Oceanfront. General admission is free. Preferred seating tickets start at $60. To buy tickets online, visit ticketmaster.com. To view the complete lineup, visit beacheventsvb.com.

The Mystical Arts of Tibet continues in Hampton. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday with the closing ceremony at 3 p.m. at The American Theatre, 125 E. Mellen St. Free. For more information, visit hamptonarts.org.

Groovin’ by the Bay, summer concert series, ends its season Sunday featuring music by The Original Rhondels. 4 to 8 p.m. at Mill Point Park, 100 Eaton St., Hampton. Free. For more information, visit visithampton.com.

Ynot Wednesdays will feature the Party Fins, performing a mix of Jimmy Buffett and other rock classics. 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 28 on the plaza at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St., Virginia Beach. Free. For more info on the series, which goes through Sept. 11, visit sandlercenter.org.

Summer Music Series ends next week with music by Cara-Lyn and Harley performing acoustic tunes and oldies. 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 29 outdoors at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 110 W. Finney Ave. Free. For more info, visit suffolkcenter.org.

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A night of R&B with Musiq Soulchild and Eric Benét. 7 p.m. Friday at Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth. Tickets start at $39. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com. For additional show info, visit pavilionconcerts.com.

The 41st annual Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival will feature six musical acts on two days, including Kirk Whalum (Friday) and Larry Carlton (Saturday). 5 to 11 p.m. daily at Town Point Park, Waterside Drive. Tickets start at $45. To buy online or for the complete lineup, visit festevents.org.

Who’s Bad – The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience, a tribute band, is celebrating its  20th anniversary tour with a stop in Virginia Beach. 8 p.m. Saturday at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St. Tickets start at $29. For more show info or to buy online, visit sandlercenter.org.

It’s a country music gathering with Down South Dance Party, featuring the music of Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan. 8 p.m. Sunday at The NorVa, 317 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. Tickets start at $13. To buy online, visit thenorva.com.

The Mystical Arts of Tibet, featuring the creation of a sand-painted mandala, returns to Hampton. Hours for the free, five-day event: noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 21, opening ceremony at noon; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 22-24; and noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 25, closing ceremony at 3 p.m. at The American Theatre, 125 E. Mellen St. For more information, visit hamptonarts.org.

Singer, songwriter and YouTuber AJ Rafael will bring his pop music to Virginia Beach. Opening the show is R&B and pop singer Nieman. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at Elevation 27, 600 Nevan Road. Tickets start at $26. To buy online or for VIP options, visit elevation27.com.

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Lucky Daye — New Orleans-born singer-songwriter and “American Idol” Season 4 contestant — brings his “Algorithm” tour to Norfolk. 8 p.m. Friday at The NorVa, 317 Monticello Ave. Tickets start at $38. To buy online, visit thenorva.com.

Peninsula Community Theatre presents “Something Rotten!” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sunday through Aug. 17 at 10251 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. Tickets start at $22. To buy online, visit pctlive.org.

Enjoy an evening of country music as Hank Williams Jr. makes a tour stop in Virginia Beach. Opening the show will be Whiskey Myers, Sadie Bass. 7 p.m. Saturday at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, 3550 Cellar Door Way. Tickets start at $54. To buy online, visit livenation.com.

2nd Sundays Williamsburg’s Art and Music Festival. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, located within seven blocks near 401 N. Boundary St. Free. For more information, including Sunday’s entertainment lineup, GPS location and series dates, visit 2ndsundayswilliamsburg.com.

Two nights of rocking with Jamaican reggae singer Beres Hammond at The NorVa. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 and 14 at 317 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. For ticket information or to buy online, visit thenorva.com.

Summer Music Series featuring Jasmine Copeland performing a mix of covers and originals. 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15 outdoors at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 Finney Ave. For more information on the free series, through Aug. 29, visit suffolkcenter.org.

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Fun Fridays on the Square, featuring children’s games, activities and more. 10:30 a.m. Friday at City Square Plaza, 412 N. Boundary St., Williamsburg. Free. For more information, visit wrl.org.

Thank Goodness It’s Ocean View featuring The Tiki Bar Band, community barbecue and more. 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at Ocean View Beach Park, Norfolk. For more info, visit oceanviewbeachpark.org.

Groovin’ by the Bay, a summer concert series, featuring J & the Band. 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Mill Point Park, 100 Eaton St., Hampton. Free. For more information including the series lineup, visit visithampton.com.

Train and REO Speedwagon bring their “Summer Road Trip” tour to Virginia Beach. Opening the show will be Yacht Rock Revue. 6:25 p.m. Aug. 7 at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, 3550 Cellar Door Way. Tickets start at $48.65. To buy online, visit livenation.com.

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again].” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays Aug. 9 through Aug. 25 at Little Theatre of Norfolk, 801 Claremont Ave. Tickets: $18, advance; $20 at the door. For more info, visit ltnonline.org.

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Correction: A correction was made on Aug. 1, 2024. Because of an editing error, an earlier version of this story misstated the date for the Train and REO Speedwagon concert. The event is on Aug. 7.

Movies in July featuring “Trolls: Band Together.” 8:30 p.m. Friday at Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth. Free. For more information, including inclement weather updates, visit pavilionconcerts.com.

Creed brings their “Summer of ’99” tour to Virginia Beach. 3 Doors Down, Finger Eleven to open. 7 p.m. Saturday at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, 3550 Cellar Door Way. Tickets are limited; visit livenation.com.

Kentucky rock band Black Stone Cherry to make a stop in Norfolk. Florida metal band Nonpoint will open the show. 7:30 p.m. Sunday at The NorVa, 317 Monticello Ave. Tickets start at $40. To buy online, visit thenorva.com.

Norfolk Tides baseball takes on the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at home in the final match-up game. 4:05 p.m. Sunday at Harbor Park, 150 Park Ave., Norfolk. Tickets start at $11. For more information, including the Princess Night promotion, visit milb.com/norfolk.

New Kids on the Block with Paula Abdul, DJ Jazzy Jeff. 7 p.m. Aug. 1 at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, 3550 Cellar Door Way, Virginia Beach. Tickets start at $41.75. To buy online, visit livenation.com.

Portsmouth native Missy Elliott is coming home with her “Out of this World” tour and bringing along a few friends, including Ciara, Busta Rhymes. 7 p.m. Aug. 2 at Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Drive. For ticket availability, visit ticketmaster.com. For concert information, visit hamptoncoliseum.org.

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“Kinky Boots,” featuring music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, is based on the book by Harvey Fierstein about a shoe factory that gets a boost from an unlikely partner. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Friday through Aug. 11 at Little Theatre of Virginia Beach, 550 Barberton Drive. For ticket price and availability, visit ltvb.com.

The 23rd annual Latino Music Festival returns to Norfolk. 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday at Town Point Park, Waterside Drive. Free. For the main stage entertainment lineup, visit festevents.org.

Wave Fest featuring Sexxy Red, Mariah the Scientist, others. 5 p.m. Sunday at Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth. Tickets start at $81. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com. For a complete festival lineup, visit pavilionconcerts.com.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra Concert in the Park presents “Where Wishes Come True: A Night of Enchanted Melodies.” Park will open at 6 p.m. Sunday for pre-concert picnics. Concert starts at 8:30 at Town Point Park, Waterside Drive, Norfolk. Free. For more info, visit festevents.org.

Double the Candlelight concert fun July 24 at the Z. “The Best of Hans Zimmer,” 6:30 p.m., and “A Tribute to Taylor Swift,” 8:45 p.m., at Zeiders American Dream Theater, 4509 Commerce St., Virginia Beach. Tickets for each one-hour performance start at $36. To buy online, visit feverup.com.

Six-time Grammy Award winner Dionne Warwick will bring some of her 100 chart-toppers to Virginia Beach. 7:30 p.m. July 25 at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St. Tickets start at $49.50. To buy online, visit sandlercenter.org.

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Two nights of Wobble Coliseum III, presented by Ganja White Night. 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Drive. Tickets start at $59.50 for a single day, $99 for both days. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com. For important show information including lineup, visit hamptoncoliseum.org.

Second Friday: Party on Market Street, presented by the Onancock Business and Civic Association. Featuring music by Boy Wells and the Cape Crusaders, others. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at 33 Market St., Onancock. For more information, visit onancock.org.

Norfolk’s sixth annual Taco Festival returns, featuring more than 75 varieties of tacos. 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Waterside District, 333 Waterside Drive. Tickets start at $9.99. For more information, visit visitnorfolk.com/event/norfolk-taco-festival.

Groovin’ by the Bay summer concert series, featuring Motown and soul dance tunes with the TFC Band. 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Mill Point Park, 100 Eaton St., Hampton. Free. For more information, including the series lineup, visit visithampton.com.

Beach Blanket Movie Festival: Jurassic Experience will feature five dino-themed movies. 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 16-20 on the beach at 29th Street, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Free. For the lineup, visit beacheventsvb.com.

Rap trio Bell Biv DeVoe will bring their late-1980s sound to Norfolk. R&B group One Twelve will open the show. 7:30 p.m. July 18 at Chartway Arena, 4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. Tickets start at $34. To buy online, visit chartwayarena.com.

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The Immersive Experience has returned, but this time with Beyond Monet and Beyond Van Gogh. Dates/times through Sept. 5 at Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St. Tickets start at $34.99. Combo tickets are also available. For more information, visit beyondmonet.com/city/virginia-beach/.

Fun Fridays on the Square, featuring children’s games and activities. 10:30 a.m. Friday at City Square Plaza, next to the public library, 412 N. Boundary St., Williamsburg. The event is free. For more information, visit wrl.org/events/.

Ocean View Beach Party, featuring music by Tidewater Drive. 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ocean View Beach Park, 100 W. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk. The event is free. For more information, visit oceanviewbeachpark.org.

Big Bands on the Bay, featuring The Top Hats Orchestra. 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Ocean View Beach Park, 100 W. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk. Free. For more info, visit oceanviewbeachpark.org.

Tappahannock, Virginia, native and rapper Chris Brown will bring his “11:11” tour to Hampton. Opening the show will be Muni Long and Maeta. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Drive. Tickets start at $99.50. For ticket availability, visit ticketmaster.com. For show info, visit hamptoncoliseum.org.

The Symphony by the Sea summer series kicks off with “Symphonic Summer Games,” featuring Virginia Symphony Orchestra and conductor Morihiko Nakahara. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at 31st Street Park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Free; VIP membership options available. For more info, visit neptunefestival.com.

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