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Upcoming Performances In Hampton Roads

October 30, 2025
 

Looking for entertainment the whole family can enjoy? Hampton Roads is full of family-friendly performances, concerts, and live shows that bring music, theater, and culture to life.

From children’s theater productions to outdoor summer concerts, there are plenty of opportunities to introduce kids to the performing arts in a fun and engaging way.

Note: This list of local performances contains everything from shows for little ones to performances best for older teens/adults, please check the descriptions and links before making plans!
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Upcoming Featured Performances:

Upcoming Performances: 

13 Jan
Dinosaur World Live at CNU’s Ferguson Center (Newport News)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Dinosaur World Live at CNU’s Ferguson Center (Newport News)

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13 Jan
25 Mics Open Mic Night at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center (Newport News)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

25 Mics Open Mic Night at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center (Newport News)

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15 Jan
Out of the Box Emerging Artist Series: Fox and the Bear (Virginia Beach)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Out of the Box Emerging Artist Series: Fox and the Bear (Virginia Beach)

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15 Jan
Winter Dance Concert (Norfolk)
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Winter Dance Concert (Norfolk)

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16 Jan
Winter Dance Concert (Norfolk)
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Winter Dance Concert (Norfolk)

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16 Jan
MASTERSMASTERS OF SOUL – a Motown Revue OF SOUL – a Motown Revue at The American Theatre (Hampton)
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

MASTERSMASTERS OF SOUL – a Motown Revue OF SOUL – a Motown Revue at The American Theatre (Hampton)

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16 Jan
As You Like It at Little Theatre of Norfolk (Norfolk)
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

As You Like It at Little Theatre of Norfolk (Norfolk)

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16 Jan
Desperate Measures at Generic Theater (Norfolk)
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Desperate Measures at Generic Theater (Norfolk)

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16 Jan
Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)

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16 Jan
Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons (Virginia Beach)
8:45 pm - 10:00 pm

Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons (Virginia Beach)

$43 – $65
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17 Jan
Taste the Rhythm Series:Trinidad & Tobago (Norfolk)
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Taste the Rhythm Series:Trinidad & Tobago (Norfolk)

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17 Jan
Winter Dance Concert (Norfolk)
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Winter Dance Concert (Norfolk)

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17 Jan
As You Like It at Little Theatre of Norfolk (Norfolk)
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

As You Like It at Little Theatre of Norfolk (Norfolk)

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17 Jan
Desperate Measures at Generic Theater (Norfolk)
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Desperate Measures at Generic Theater (Norfolk)

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17 Jan
Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)

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18 Jan
As You Like It at Little Theatre of Norfolk (Norfolk)
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

As You Like It at Little Theatre of Norfolk (Norfolk)

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18 Jan
Desperate Measures at Generic Theater (Norfolk)
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Desperate Measures at Generic Theater (Norfolk)

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18 Jan
Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)

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18 Jan
A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts (Virginia Beach)
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts (Virginia Beach)

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19 Jan
A Celebration of Unity & Freedom in Song (Norfolk)
9:00 am - 11:30 am

A Celebration of Unity & Freedom in Song (Norfolk)

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20 Jan
VSO Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Portsmouth)
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

VSO Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Portsmouth)

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22 Jan
Wild Kratts Live 2.0 Activate Creature Power! (Norfolk)
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Wild Kratts Live 2.0 Activate Creature Power! (Norfolk)

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22 Jan
The Demon at Ocean Lakes High School (Virginia Beach)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Demon at Ocean Lakes High School (Virginia Beach)

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22 Jan
Out of the Box Emerging Artist Series: Joel English (Virginia Beach)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Out of the Box Emerging Artist Series: Joel English (Virginia Beach)

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23 Jan
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! Presented by Walmart (Virginia Beach)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! Presented by Walmart (Virginia Beach)

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23 Jan
As You Like It at Little Theatre of Norfolk (Norfolk)
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

As You Like It at Little Theatre of Norfolk (Norfolk)

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23 Jan
Desperate Measures at Generic Theater (Norfolk)
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Desperate Measures at Generic Theater (Norfolk)

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23 Jan
Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)

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23 Jan
Candlelight: A Tribute to Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More (Virginia Beach)
8:45 pm - 10:00 pm

Candlelight: A Tribute to Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More (Virginia Beach)

$42 – $68
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24 Jan
Desperate Measures at Generic Theater (Norfolk)
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Desperate Measures at Generic Theater (Norfolk)

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24 Jan
As You Like It at Little Theatre of Norfolk (Norfolk)
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

As You Like It at Little Theatre of Norfolk (Norfolk)

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24 Jan
Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)

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25 Jan
As You Like It at Little Theatre of Norfolk (Norfolk)
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

As You Like It at Little Theatre of Norfolk (Norfolk)

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25 Jan
Desperate Measures at Generic Theater (Norfolk)
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Desperate Measures at Generic Theater (Norfolk)

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25 Jan
Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)

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25 Jan
Young Singers Project Concert (Virginia Beach)
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Young Singers Project Concert (Virginia Beach)

$10
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26 Jan
The Vibe Check at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Vibe Check at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)

Free
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29 Jan
Out of the Box Emerging Artist Series:  The LifeHacks with special guest The Lazy Dangers (Virginia Beach)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Out of the Box Emerging Artist Series:  The LifeHacks with special guest The Lazy Dangers (Virginia Beach)

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29 Jan
Rockabilly Rumble at Ferguson Center for the Arts (Newport News)
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Rockabilly Rumble at Ferguson Center for the Arts (Newport News)

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30 Jan
Rockabilly Rumble at Ferguson Center for the Arts (Newport News)
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Rockabilly Rumble at Ferguson Center for the Arts (Newport News)

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30 Jan
Desperate Measures at Generic Theater (Norfolk)
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Desperate Measures at Generic Theater (Norfolk)

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30 Jan
Gentlemen’s Quartet – Legends of Music at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts (Suffolk)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Gentlemen’s Quartet – Legends of Music at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts (Suffolk)

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30 Jan
Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)

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31 Jan
Dragon’s Breath from the Virginia Opera at Williamsburg Library
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Dragon’s Breath from the Virginia Opera at Williamsburg Library

Free
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31 Jan
Desperate Measures at Generic Theater (Norfolk)
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Desperate Measures at Generic Theater (Norfolk)

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31 Jan
Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)

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01 Feb
ARTivities Pop-Up By Virginia Hip-Hop Foundation (Virginia Beach)
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

ARTivities Pop-Up By Virginia Hip-Hop Foundation (Virginia Beach)

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01 Feb
The Yuck Show! (Newport News)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Yuck Show! (Newport News)

$12 – $25
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01 Feb
Desperate Measures at Generic Theater (Norfolk)
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Desperate Measures at Generic Theater (Norfolk)

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01 Feb
Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)

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05 Feb
Out of the Box Emerging Artist Series: Dan Pellegrino (Virginia Beach)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Out of the Box Emerging Artist Series: Dan Pellegrino (Virginia Beach)

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06 Feb
Professional Bull Riders: PRB Pendleton Whisky Velocity at Hampton Coliseum (Hampton)
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Professional Bull Riders: PRB Pendleton Whisky Velocity at Hampton Coliseum (Hampton)

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06 Feb
Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)

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07 Feb
Jack & the Beanstalk at Peninsula Community Theatre (Newport News)
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Jack & the Beanstalk at Peninsula Community Theatre (Newport News)

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07 Feb
Live at St. John’s, an Acoustic Music Series at St. John’s Episcopal Church (Portsmouth)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Live at St. John’s, an Acoustic Music Series at St. John’s Episcopal Church (Portsmouth)

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07 Feb
Professional Bull Riders: PRB Pendleton Whisky Velocity at Hampton Coliseum (Hampton)
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Professional Bull Riders: PRB Pendleton Whisky Velocity at Hampton Coliseum (Hampton)

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07 Feb
Groove On! with the Virginia Chorale (Virginia Beach)
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Groove On! with the Virginia Chorale (Virginia Beach)

$10 – $30
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07 Feb
Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)

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08 Feb
Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)

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08 Feb
Groove On! with the Virginia Chorale (Portsmouth)
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Groove On! with the Virginia Chorale (Portsmouth)

$10 – $30
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18 Feb
“One” by Riddick Dance (Suffolk)
10:30 am - 11:20 am

“One” by Riddick Dance (Suffolk)

Free
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18 Feb
Ballet Virginia Heart + Soul at the Attucks (Norfolk)
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Ballet Virginia Heart + Soul at the Attucks (Norfolk)

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19 Feb
Out of the Box Emerging Artist Series: The Last Bison (Virginia Beach)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Out of the Box Emerging Artist Series: The Last Bison (Virginia Beach)

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20 Feb
Hurrah Players: Path to Freedom. (Nofolk)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Hurrah Players: Path to Freedom. (Nofolk)

$25
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20 Feb
Justin Willman: One For The Ages Tour (Virginia Beach)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Justin Willman: One For The Ages Tour (Virginia Beach)

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21 Feb
Hurrah Players: Path to Freedom. (Nofolk)
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Hurrah Players: Path to Freedom. (Nofolk)

$25
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21 Feb
Hurrah Players: Path to Freedom. (Nofolk)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Hurrah Players: Path to Freedom. (Nofolk)

$25
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22 Feb
Hurrah Players: Path to Freedom. (Nofolk)
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Hurrah Players: Path to Freedom. (Nofolk)

$25
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26 Feb
Out of the Box Emerging Artist Series: The Secret Ingredients (Virginia Beach)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Out of the Box Emerging Artist Series: The Secret Ingredients (Virginia Beach)

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27 Feb
Charlotte’s Web (Norfolk)
All day

Charlotte’s Web (Norfolk)

$10 – $20
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27 Feb
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert (Norfolk)
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert (Norfolk)

$46.50 – $121.50
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27 Feb
Charlotte’s Web (Norfolk)
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Charlotte’s Web (Norfolk)

$10 – $20
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28 Feb
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert (Norfolk)
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert (Norfolk)

$46.50 – $121.50
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28 Feb
Charlotte’s Web – Matinee (Norfolk)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Charlotte’s Web – Matinee (Norfolk)

$10 – $20
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28 Feb
Charlotte’s Web (Norfolk)
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Charlotte’s Web (Norfolk)

$10 – $20
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01 Mar
Charlotte’s Web – Matinee (Norfolk)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Charlotte’s Web – Matinee (Norfolk)

$10 – $20
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05 Mar
Out of the Box Emerging Artist Series: Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos (Virginia Beach)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Out of the Box Emerging Artist Series: Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos (Virginia Beach)

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05 Mar
Charlotte’s Web (Norfolk)
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Charlotte’s Web (Norfolk)

$10 – $20
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06 Mar
Charlotte’s Web (Norfolk)
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Charlotte’s Web (Norfolk)

$10 – $20
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07 Mar
Charlotte’s Web – Matinee (Norfolk)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Charlotte’s Web – Matinee (Norfolk)

$10 – $20
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07 Mar
Live at St. John’s, an Acoustic Music Series at St. John’s Episcopal Church (Portsmouth)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Live at St. John’s, an Acoustic Music Series at St. John’s Episcopal Church (Portsmouth)

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04 Apr
The Fab Four- The Ultimate Tribute (Norfolk)
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

The Fab Four- The Ultimate Tribute (Norfolk)

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19 Apr
Boys 4 Life Tour at Hampton Coliseum (Hampton)
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Boys 4 Life Tour at Hampton Coliseum (Hampton)

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22 Apr
Shen Yun (Norfolk)
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Shen Yun (Norfolk)

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23 Apr
Shen Yun (Norfolk)
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Shen Yun (Norfolk)

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02 May
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical (Newport News)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical (Newport News)

$12 – $25
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02 May
World Ballet Company Swan Lake (Norfolk)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

World Ballet Company Swan Lake (Norfolk)

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Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

Tags: Child-friendly performances, children's theater, family friendly performances, and live on stage
Categories: BIG LISTS, Chesapeake, Events, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Smithfield, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Yorktown

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