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Fun to Do: Free Labor Day concerts at the Oceanfront, Jane’s Addiction, political comedy and more

Lollapalooza founder and Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell performs on July 30, 2016. The band will make a tour stop in Portsmouth Sept. 5.
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Lollapalooza founder and Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell performs on July 30, 2016. The band will make a tour stop in Portsmouth Sept. 5.
Staff mugshot of Patty Jenkins.
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Looking for something to do during the next week? Here are just a few happenings in Hampton Roads.

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.

Events may change. Check before attending.

Patty Jenkins, patty.jenkins@pilotonline.com

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