Due to health and safety guidance surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, some of the listed events may be cancelled or postponed. Please call to confirm.

Wednesday 1
Chesapeake Farmers Market - 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wed. & Sat. thru Nov. Shop fresh, seasonal produce grown by local farmers. City Park, 382-6348 (C)
Mayor's Cup Blood Drive - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Set an appt. at redcrossblood.org using code VBMayor. RR Va. Aquarium 385-3474 (VB)
Greenbrier Farms Farm Market - 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily thru Dec. Browse fresh produce, dairy, meat, gifts + more. Greenbrier Farms 421-2141 (C)
Peach Picking - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Thru Aug. 16. U-pick peaches. ($) Mount Pleasant Farms, 2201 Mount Pleasant Rd. 482-0739 (C)
Simple Yoga for Real People - 10:30-11:30 p.m. Mon., Wed. & Fri. via Zoom. RR ($) Wells Therapeutics 490-9488 (Virtual)

Thursday 2
OVA Online: Art Appreciation Workshop - 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Also 7-8:30 p.m. Every Thurs. in July. Spon. By Ocean View Arts. Explore art & virtually visit different museums each week. RR, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 961-0808 (Virtual)
Sunset Kayaking - 6-8 p.m. Explore the plants & animals of Lake Whitehurst. RR ($) Norfolk Botanical Garden 441-5830 (N)
Guided Full Moon Paddle - 8-10 p.m. Learn about the history and wildlife of Lake Ballard. RR ($) Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 4510 Twin Pines Rd. 686-8684 (P)

Friday 3
Networking for Business Owners - 9-10 a.m. Every Fri. thru Sep. Connect with other professionals. RR Five Rings Financial, 618-0055 (Virtual)
"Heroes Among Us" Opening Celebration - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Virtual awards presentation 7 p.m. on Facebook. On view thru 8/2. VB Art Center, 532 Va. Beach Blvd. 426-6671 (VB)
The Beach Party 2020 - 12 p.m.-midnight. Surprise headliner + special performances. ($) Mix It Up, 2973 Shore Dr. 412-1200 (VB)
First Fridays - 3:30-9 p.m. Every 1st Fri. Enjoy vegan street eats, burger bar + more. Bumbling Bee, 1650 General Booth Blvd. 426-6026 (VB)
Food Truck Friday - 4:30-7:30 p.m. Every Fri. in July. Farm animals, barrel train rides, strawberry picking + food. Social distancing rules apply. Hickory Ridge Farm 560-6763 (C)

Saturday 4
Happy Fourth of July!
Drive-Through Food Pantry - 9-11 a.m. Every Sat. in July. Bring food donations to support your neighbor in need. Light of Hope UMC, 208 S. Plaza Trail 340-5775 (VB)
Downtown Farmers Market - 9 a.m.-noon. Every Sat. Browse farm produce & fresh meats. BSV Lot, Main Street 357-2214 (Smithfield)
Military Family Weekend - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. thru Sun. Military families enjoy 50% off admission + membership discounts. ($) Va. Living Museum 595-1500 (NN)
Red, White & Brew Lagerfest - 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Enjoy live music, tastings, food trucks + more. Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing Co., 1805 Kempsville Rd. 512-6430 (VB)
Independence Day Bash - 2 p.m. Enjoy a cookout, specials, music, games + more. The Cafe on Shore, 4640 Shoe Dr. 226-9879 (VB)
Taco & Margarita Crawl - 2-8 p.m. Ages 21+. Spon. By Bar Crawl Unlimited. Souvenir koozie, discounted tacos + specials. RR ($) Call for venues. 520-689-6600 (VB)
Landstown Commons Cruise-In - 4 p.m. Spon. by Car Club Council of HR. Every Sat. thru Oct. Music, entertainment + more. Donation per vehicle ($) Landstown Commons Shopping Center 722-1877 (VB)
Independence Day 5K - 7-11 a.m. All ages. Funds benefit Annual Giving Campaign. RR ($) Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA, 4441 South Blvd. 456-9622 (VB)

Sunday 5
George E. Smith Memorial Car Show - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Prizes, Vendors + more. Portion of proceeds to benefit Southeastern Food Bank. ($) Landstown Commons Shopping Center 722-1877 (VB)

Tuesday 7
Online Farmers Market - 4-8 p.m. Every Tues. Browse fruits, veggies, eggs + more w/ curbside pickup. Big Ugly Brewing Co., 845 Battlefield Blvd. 672-9752 (C)
Magic of Harmony Show Chorus Rehearsal - 7-9:30 p.m. Every Tues. thru Aug. Ages 18+. Female singers & visitors welcome. Breakthrough Worship Church, 1709 Hampton Hwy, 566-8600 (Yorktown)

Wednesday 8
Georgia Peach Truck Tour - 12 p.m. Buy fresh peaches by the box! McDonald Garden Center, 1144 Independence Blvd. 464-5564 (VB)
The Pink Ride Golf Tournament - 12-6 p.m. All inclusive cocktails, food + awards. RR ($) Redwing Golf Course 339-3156 (VB)

Thursday 9
Sunset Kayaking - 6-8 p.m. Explore the plants & animals of Lake Whitehurst. RR ($) Norfolk Botanical Garden 441-5830 (N)
Poetry, Prose & Pizza - 6-8:30 p.m. Present original works or favorites by others. Suffolk Art Gallery 925-0448 (S)
TCE Career & Business Meet & Greet - 7-8 p.m. Every 2nd. Thurs. Tech tips, networking opportunities + more. RR facebook.com/dontgetanxious/live, 745-4823 (Virtual)

Friday 10
ABC-VA Safety Conference - 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Learn about construction safety + STEP awards presentation. RR ($) Founders Inn and Spa, 5641 Indian River Rd. 424-5511 (VB)
Live Lecture: Battle of the Head of the Passes - 12-12:30 p.m. via Youtube Live. Learn about a bloodless naval battle in the Civil War. Mariners' Museum 596-2222 (Virtual)
Friday Night Hoedown - 7-9 p.m. Every Sat. thru Oct. Enjoy live music, line dancing + more. VB Farmers Market 385-4388 (VB)

Saturday 11
Early Bird Walk - 8 a.m. Stroll around Lake Ballard. RR Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 4510 Twin Pines Rd. 686-8684 (P)
Rain Barrel Workshop - 9 a.m. Family. Learn how to make a 55-gallon barrel. RR ($) VB Farmers Market 385-4388 (VB)
Sons of Poseidon Poker Run Charity Event - 9 a.m. Support the Battle Dawgs non-profit and help prevent veteran suicides. RR ($) Poppa's Pub Sports Bar, 2105 Diamond Springs Rd., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (P)
MOCA Reopening - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Daily times vary. Social distancing and sanitation practices apply. Follow a set path through the museum. RR ($) Va. MOCA 425-0000 (VB)
Guided Tree Tours - 9:30-11 a.m. Enjoy a 1.1 mile loop around the trail. RR Great Bridge Community Center, 212 Holt Dr. 382-1359 (C)
Volunteer Work Day - 10 a.m. Maintain the preserve's trails and common areas. RR Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 4510 Twin Pines Rd. 686-8684 (P)
Saturdays at the Wharf: The Original Rhondels - 6-9:30 p.m. Get up and moving! Constant's Wharf Park & Marina 514-7267 (S)
SkyWatch - Sunset-11 p.m. Join Back Bay Amateur Astronomers for star watching & learn to use a telescope. Northwest River Park 421-7151 (C)

Tuesday 14
Macro Photography - 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn the basics. RR ($) Norfolk Botanical Garden 441-5830 (N)

Thursday 16
Crepe Myrtle Days - 9 a.m.-6 p.m. thru Sun. Browse the most anticipated sales of the year. McDonald Garden Center, Independence & Great Neck Locations 464-5564 (VB)
Protecting Your Brand: Cyber Security - 3-4 p.m. Spon. By Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group. Learn to protect yourself from digital breaches. RR facebook.com/abmgbizdev, 213-1660 (Virtual)

Friday 17
Floral Design Workshop: Sunflowers & Butterflies - 10-11:30 a.m. Learn to create a beautiful arrangement. Supplies incl. RR ($) Norfolk Botanical Garden 441-5830 (N)
Live Lecture: Capture of New Orleans - 12-12:30 p.m. via Youtube Live. Learn about this major turning point in the Civil War. Mariners' Museum 596-2222 (Virtual)
Caregiver Support Group - 12-1 p.m. Every 3rd Fri. For caregivers of the elderly. Nimmo UMC, 2200 Princess Anne Rd. 422-1292 (VB)
Dreamland Drive-In - 7-11 p.m. Spon. by the DeGood Foundation. Petting farm, food trucks, vendors + drive-in movie. RR ($) Hunt Club Farm 427-9520 (VB)

Saturday 18
Yoga on Lake Ballard - 9 a.m. Beginner friendly. Enjoy this rejuvenating yoga class. RR ($) Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 4510 Twin Pines Rd. 686-8684 (P)
Spring Dust Off: Cruisin' Through the Decades - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Car show to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-Va. Ch. ($) Landstown Commons Shopping Center 772-1877 (VB)
HR Writers: Traveling Pen Writers Workshop - 9:30 a.m.-noon. Writing dialogue: Creating effective dialogue in order to bring your stories to life. RR ($) hamptonroadswriters.org/tps2020.php, 496-2174 (Virtual)
Painting Perfection Workshop - 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 16+. Bring an unfinished painting for critique and completion. RR ($) Smithfield Arts Center, 357-7707 (Smithfield)
Saturday "SUN" Day - 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Join Back Bay Amateur Astronomers for this public solar viewing event. Elizabeth River Park 382-6411 (C)
Suffolk Art League's Open Members Show - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy artwork in various mediums and styles. Suffolk Art Gallery 925-0448 (S)
Sunset Guided Paddle - 6:30 p.m. Take a guided tour as the day winds down. RR ($) Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 4510 Twin Pines Rd. 686-8684 (P)

Wednesday 22
HRFTA Food Truck Rodeo - 4-8 p.m. Every 2nd & 4th Wed. thru Oct. Find your favorite food truck or try a new one! Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing Co., 1805 Kempsville Rd. 512-6430 (VB)

Thursday 23
Career Fair & Networking Event - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Spon. by Career Center of the Southeast. Learn about businesses that are hiring. VB Convention Center 800-882-3922 (VB)

Friday 24
Here for the Girls "Breast" Ball Golf Tournament - 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sponsor expo, course contests & more. RR ($) Ford's Colony Country Club, 240 Fords Colony Dr. 645-2649 (W)
Adults Only Zoo Night - 5:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 21+. Let your inner child roam free! RR ($) Va. Zoo 441-2374 (N)
Fridays at the Creek: SlapNation - 6-9:30 p.m. Get up and moving! Bennett's Creek Park & Marina 514-7267 (S)

Saturday 25
Care-A-Lot Dog Luring - 7-10 a.m. Bring your dog for a good chase. RR ($) Care-A-Lot, 1617 Diamond Springs Rd. 457-9431 (VB)
Rides & Coffee - 8 a.m.-noon. Every last Sat. Enjoy raffles, demos, donuts + more. Detail Garage, 4239 Holland Rd. 453-1245 (VB)
Vegetable Gardening 101 - 9-10:30 a.m. Learn the basics. RR North Phoebus Community Center, 100 Stilwell Rd. 727-1401 (H)
Watercolors: Oak Leaf Hydrangea & Spicebush Swallowtail - 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Expand your artistic palate. RR ($) Norfolk Botanical Garden 441-5830 (N)
Tribute Car Show - 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Rev your engines for cars, trophies, music & more. RR ($) BHHS Towne Realty of Harbour View, 6001 Harbour View Blvd. 488-4600 (S)
Celebrate Parks & Rec Month - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy yard game tournaments, park-based scavenger hunt + children's activities. Mt. Trashmore Park 385-2990 (VB)
Quilling 101 - 9:30-11:30 a.m. Learn how to quill using strips of rolled paper. RR ($) Norfolk Botanical Garden 441-5830 (N)
FantaSci 2020: Virtual Edition - 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Spon. By Chesapeake Public Library. Live demos, panels & activities. facebook.com/chesapeakepubliclibrary, 410-7100 (Virtual)
Summer Santa Pictures - 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring your furry friends for a picture with Santa! ($) Care-A-Lot, 5457 Indian River Rd. 395-4800 (VB)
Jolly July Festival - 12-6 p.m. Spon. by Va. Art w/ Heart. Enjoy local arts & crafts + entertainment. ($) Pembroke Mall 574-7460 (VB)
Va. Caribbean Music & Food Festival - 2-10 p.m. Enjoy Caribbean music, food, vendors, Kids Zone play area + performances. ($) VB Sportsplex, 2044 Landstown Centre Way 718-4881 (VB)
Virtual Book Club - 3 p.m. via Zoom. Discuss Master of Shadows: The Secret Diplomatic Career of the Painter Peter Paul Rubens by Mark Lamster. RR Chrysler Museum 664-6200 (Virtual)
Norfolk Latino Music Festival - 4-11 p.m. Eat, drink & dance the night away. Town Point Park 441-2345 (N)

Sunday 26
Va. Symphony Orchestra: Concert in the Park - 6-10 p.m. Enjoy gourmet artisan foods and beverages + waterfront performance. Town Point Park 441-2345 (N)
Early Bird Guided Paddle - 7:30 a.m. Take a tranquil guided kayak tour. RR ($) Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 4510 Twin Pines Rd. 686-8684 (P)

Tuesday 28
Origami Fish Mobile - 6:30-8:30 p.m. Create a work of art with paper. Supplies incl. RR ($) Norfolk Botanical Garden 441-5830 (N)

Wednesday 29
Intro to Edible Weeds - 9:30-11:30 a.m. Learn to identify & prepare wild weeks from your own backyard. RR ($) Norfolk Botanical Garden 441-5830 (N)

Thursday 30
Tropical Edibles - 1-3 p.m. Learn about uncommon plant foods. RR ($) Norfolk Botanical Garden 441-5830 (N)

Friday 31
Fridays at the Creek: Buckshot - 6-9:30 p.m. Get up and moving! Bennett's Creek Park & Marina 514-7267 (S) 

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