September/October 2006

Datebook

SPECIAL EVENTS

Suffolk Farmers' Market
Saturdays through Sept. 30: Family-friendly activities and entertainment among a great selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, organic breads and muffins, eggs, free-range hens, preserves and more homegrown favorites. 8 a.m.-noon. Market Park, Downtown Suffolk. 757-923-3880. www.suffolk-fun.com

Sunday Morning Church Tour
Sundays through Sept. 24: Col. Crawford & Co. gives a tour of the Olde Towne churches and explains their histories. 8-9 a.m. Departs from Court and High Streets. 757-393-5111

Endless Summer Earthshaker's Beach Bash
Sept. 1: Fun-filled event featuring creative beach attire, cocktails and dancing. $100. 8 p.m. Cavalier Beach Club, Virginia Beach. 757-498-0215. www.neptunefestival.com

Free First Friday
Sept. 1: The Courthouse Galleries will be free and open to the public, while music and other events are held in the courtyard. Participating Olde Towne Portsmouth shops and galleries will host special events and sales. Sponsored by the Olde Town Business Association. 757-405-3500

Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon Weekend Festival
Sept. 2: Stomp grapes the old-fashioned way at an annual harvest festival featuring all-you-can-eat steamed Chesapeake Bay hard crabs and barbecue chicken, live music, hot air balloon rides, a two-acre "Maize Maze," puppet shows, hayrides, animal exhibits, pony rides and more. $40. 4-8 p.m. White Fences Vineyard, Irvington. 804-438-5559. www.irvingtonstomp.com

Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale
Sept. 2: Third annual sidewalk sale where bargain shoppers can find treasures among a variety of merchandise. Sponsored by the Olde Towne Business Association. High Street, from Effingham Street to the riverfront, Portsmouth. 757-405-3500

Labor Day Weekend Celebration
Sept. 2-4: Say goodbye to summer and welcome fall with daily entertainment, evening concerts and children's activities. Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. 757-890-3500

Historic Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour
Sept. 2, 16, 30: Local historian Sue Woodward takes you through Suffolk's historic downtown, revealing the city's rich heritage and history. Reservations required. $4-$6. Suffolk Visitor Center. 757-923-3880. www.suffolk-fun.com

United Way's Annual Nosh on the Nansemond
Sept. 6: A delightful way to sample Suffolk's best delicacies and support the United Way. 757-539-1498

Mathews Market Days
Sept. 8-9: 32nd annual quaint town festival featuring an art show, crafts, demonstrations, youth activities, a food court, live entertainment and a street dance. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Court House area, Mathews County. 804-725-7196. www.mathewsmarketdays.org

24th Annual Hampton Bay Days
Sept. 8-10: Family festival encompassing eight city blocks celebrating life on the Chesapeake Bay. Features educational displays, children's activities, a juried art show, water events, arts and crafts, fireworks, live music and more. Music headliners include Delbert McClinton, Morris Day and The Time and The Charlie Daniels Band. Free. Friday noon-11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sunday noon-6 p.m. Downtown Hampton. 757-727-1641. www.baydays.com

NAS Oceana Air Show
Sept. 8-10: Witness breathtaking tactical flying by the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels. Also see Hornets, Eagles, British Red Devils, Black Daggers and more. Free. Opens Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach. www.oceanaairshow.com

Fifth Annual Museums Gala
Sept. 9: A formal progressive event with cocktails at the Fresnel Lens pavilion, a seated dinner at the Children's Museum of Virginia, and dessert, dancing and an auction at the Courthouse Galleries. Advanced tickets required. 6 p.m.-midnight. Olde Towne Portsmouth. 757-393-8983

SK8R Bash
Sept. 9: Skateboard competition alongside fun activities, live music and the final competition of the 2006 Battle of the Bands. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mount Trashmore Skate Park, Virginia Beach. 757-427-2990. www.vbgov.com/parks

Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Narrated Bus Tours
Sept. 9, 14, 23: A professional guide takes you through the mysterious swamp, highlighting historical ties to the Underground Railroad, native wildlife, vegetation and the fragile ecosystem. Reservations required. $5-$8. Suffolk Visitor Center. 757-923-3880. www.suffolk-fun.com

America Supports You Freedom Walk
Sept. 11: A walk in remembrance of 9/11 and in appreciation of freedom and those who serve. Throughout Hampton Roads. www.americasupportsyou.mil

Isle of Wight County Fair
Sept. 14-17: Cooking competitions, bull riding, dance and music performances, a Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Pageant and much more. $2-$5. Thursday 5-10 p.m., Friday 4-11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sunday noon-6 p.m. 21311 Courthouse Hwy, Windsor. 757-357-2291. www.co.isle-of-wight.va.us/park_rec/fair.html

Native American Cultural Fair
Sept. 15: Vendors, dancers, performers and more. 2-7 p.m. Batten Lawn, Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk. 757-233-8726. www.vwc.edu

Holistic Health Symposium: Health and Spirituality
Sept. 15-16: A diverse array of healthcare professionals sharing the latest crossing points of medicine and spirituality. Edgar Cayce Association for Research and Enlightenment, Virginia Beach. 888-273-0020. www.edgarcayce.org

5th Annual Cingular Wireless Norfolk Seafood and Beach Music Festival
Sept. 15-17: Enjoy a plethora of seafood vendors and music all day long. Free. Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday noon-9 p.m., Sunday noon-6 p.m. Town Point Park, Norfolk. 757-441-2345. www.festeventsva.org

12th Annual Blues at the Beach
Sept. 15-17: Spirited festival celebrating one of the most cherished musical genres of all time. National and local blues entertainers take the stage and teach workshops on musical techniques. 17th Street Park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. 757-425-3111. www.beachstreetusa.com

Spinning Stories/Spanning Time: A Weekend of Stories Old and New
Sept. 15-17: 2nd annual storytelling festival featuring eight nationally acclaimed storytellers and stories from the 18th through 21st centuries. Day and evening programs. $8-$65. Colonial Williamsburg. 800-HISTORY. www.history.org

Umoja Festival
Sept. 15-17: An African-American cultural celebration featuring national, regional and local acts. Includes a 5K run on Saturday to benefit the Holiday House. nTelos Pavilion at Harbor Center, Portsmouth. 757-393-8481. www.umojafest.org. www.holidayhouse.portsmouth.va.us

The American Heart Association's 2006 Peninsula Heart Walk
Sept. 16: Fundraiser supporting the fight against Virginia's leading killers-heart disease and stroke. Registration at 9 a.m. Walk starts at 10 a.m. Newport News City Park. To organize a team, contact the American Heart Association. 757-628-2611. www.heartwalk.kintera.org/peninsula

Constant's Wharf Gospel Fest
Sept. 16: Voices of praise and joy come alive on the Downtown Suffolk waterfront. Free. Constant's Wharf Park, Suffolk. 757-923-2360

Hampton Coalition for Youth Golf Tournament
Sept. 16: Tournament fundraiser for a new teen center in Hampton with a raffle and silent auction. $220 for a four-person team. Coalition for Youth, Hampton Youth Commission. 757-728-3284

10th Annual Neptune Festival Wine Tasting
Sept. 16-17: Sip, savor and purchase wines from Virginia's leading vineyards. Featuring food, live music and specialty vendors. $25 in advance, $30 at gate. Noon-5 p.m. 31st Street Park at Hilton Hotel, Virginia Beach. 757-498-0215. www.neptunefestival.com

24th Annual Sandman Triathlon
Sept. 17: The grueling test of physical condition includes a 1K open ocean swim, 14-mile bike ride and 5K run. Known as one of the best triathlons in the mid-Atlantic. 8 a.m. 757-498-0215. www.sandmantri.com

Norfolk Forum Presents Colin Powell
Sept. 19: Hear the former secretary of state speak on his life in public service. $90 for a series of four speakers throughout the season, including Governor Mark Warner, Admiral Joseph W. Prueher and Ted. C. Fisherman and Bill Boyers. 8:15 p.m. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. 757-627-8627. www.thenorfolkforum.org

Hampton Seafood Festival
Sept. 22-23: Take part in Hampton's seafood heritage with music, food and aquatic displays. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mill Point Park, Hampton. 757-727-1570. www.hamptoneventmakers.com

Italian Festival
Sept. 22-23: Italian food, arts and entertainment are the main courses of this new event seeking to share the history and beauty of Italian culture. Free. 17th Street Park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. 757-425-3111. www.beachstreetusa.com

Portsmouth Power in the Park
Sept. 22-23: The Virginia Boat Racing Association holds its Virginia State Championship, drawing spectators and racers from throughout the U.S. and Canada. Five world records have been set at this annual hydroplane-racing event, which also includes a boat show. Noon-6 p.m. Portsmouth City Park. 757-460-2201

Williamsburg Scottish Festival
Sept. 29-30: The 29th annual festival to celebrate Scots, featuring bagpipes, dancing, food, music, sheepdog demonstrations and vendors. $5-$20. Friday 6-11 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Jamestown Beach Campsites. 866-854-7888. www.wsfonline.org

33rd Annual Virginia Beach Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend
Sept. 29-Oct. 1: Loads of activities, including the North American Sand Sculpting Competition, a surf classic, sports tournaments and championships, daily concerts, food vendors and more than 250 artisans displaying their wares. Grand Parade is on Saturday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. on Saturday. Arts and crafts show runs Friday noon-7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 1st Street to 32nd Street, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. 866-NEP-FEST. www.neptunefestival.com

Dinner is Served: Champagne and Dessert Gala
Sept. 30: 13th annual event benefiting Full Circle/CANDII Aids Hospice Support. Dining Out for Life volunteers, who host dinner and cocktail parties to raise money, are rewarded with this Gala. Includes complimentary champagne, desserts, dancing, entertainment and a silent auction. Radisson, downtown Norfolk. 757-640-0929. www.fullcircleaids.com

6th Annual Shore Made Music Festival
Sept. 30: Enjoy a full day of music styles, from acoustic to alternative to blues. Includes a creative play area for children, arts and crafts booths and a variety of food vendors. $5. Noon. Sponsored by the Eastern Shore's Own Arts Center. Big Lawn, Belle Haven. 757-442-3226. www.esoarts.org

31st Annual Virginia Wine Festival
Sept. 30-Oct. 1: Celebrate the harvest at the oldest and largest wine festival on the East Coast, featuring educational demonstrations, live entertainment and a treasure trove of culinary and craft artisans. $12-$35. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Morven Park Equestrian Center, Leesburg. 703-823-1868. www.virginiawinefestival.org

Homearama
Sept. 30-Oct.15: Mega-home showcase staged by the Tidewater Builders Association celebrates 25 years with its new development, The Estates at Pitchkettle Farms, open for tours. $10. Sunday-Thursday noon-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon-10 p.m. Suffolk. 757-420-2434. www.tbaonline.org/homearama

Bark in the Park
Oct. 1: Bring your canine out for this pet-centered event featuring vendors, animal rescues, games, contests, demonstrations and more. Free. Noon-5 p.m. Chesapeake City Park. 757-382-6411

Historians Panel Discussion on Virginia Indians of the Chesapeake Region
Oct. 4: Three historians will explore the contributions of the Virginia Indian tribes to the colonization efforts of English settlers in the early 1600s. Free. 7 p.m. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. 757-594-7251. http://jamestown2007.cnu.edu

Black Powder & Paint Living History Weekend
Oct. 6-8: Step back in time and into adventure with an official Time Travelers event. Features Colonial cooking methods, an art show, re-enactments, demonstrations by gunsmiths, period dressmakers, silversmiths and sash weavers and handmade wares for sale. Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-noon. Court Green, Gloucester. 804-693-0014

SOL Film Festival
Oct. 6-8: Dedicated to the education of aspiring filmmakers by way of educational workshops, panel discussions, dozens of film screenings and a film competition. Norfolk. 757-343-5863. www.solfilmfestival.com

Tidewater Quilt Guild Show: Quilts that Bind Friendship
Oct. 6-8: Bi-annual show featuring more than 150 member-made quilts and a vendors market. $10. Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Church of the Ascension Community Center, Virginia Beach. http://tqgva.tripod.com

18th Annual Cingular Wireless Virginia Children's Festival
Oct. 7: More than 200 educational, interactive and creative activities for the whole family. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Town Point Park, Norfolk. 757-441-2345. www.festeventsva.org

Annual Peanut Festival Parade
Oct. 7: A kick-off event to celebrate the upcoming Annual Peanut Fest, complete with marching bands and colorful floats. Suffolk. 757-539-6751. www.suffolkfest.org

Bikes for Tykes Rally
Oct. 7: A benefit for the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters including area motorcycle aficionados and dealers sporting the latest innovations in motorcycles. Food, live entertainment and children's activities will be available. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Geico Virginia Beach Office. 757-233-6068

ZooToDo
Oct. 7: Under-the-stars event with a popular auction, samplings from the area's best restaurants and music by The Calypso Nuts and All That!. $75-$150. 7-11:30 p.m. Virginia Zoo, Norfolk. 757-441-2374. www.virginiazoo.org

33rd Annual Newport News Fall Festival of Folklife
Oct. 7-8: Southeast Virginia's biggest traditional craft show with more than 250 vendors, demonstrations, children's activities, food and continuous entertainment. $5 parking fee. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Newport News Park. 757-926-1400. www.nnparks.com

African-American Festival of Pride
Oct. 7-8: A celebration of multi-cultural heritage, featuring food, entertainment, arts and crafts and activities for the whole family. Sponsored by the African-American Cultural Council. Virginia Beach. 757-425-0449

Hampton Antiques Show
Oct. 7-8: Second annual show featuring 100 dealers from across the country offering exceptional collections of 18th- through 20th-century furniture, decorative accessories, silver, rugs, jewelry and more. $7. Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton. 757-417-7771. www.emgshows.com

Colonial Polo Cup
Oct. 8: Third annual polo benefit for area youth and community programs. Features tailgate parties, a parade, shopping, music and a polo match. $20 in advance, $25 at gate. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Shirley Plantation, Charles City. 757-873-7333. www.colonialpolocup.org

Annual Suffolk Ruritan Club Shrimp Feast
Oct. 12: All-you-can-eat shrimp, chicken and Southern barbecue, with live musical entertainment. Suffolk Ruritan Club. 757-539-6300

Hampton Roads Magazine Sensational Singles Party
Oct. 12: Mingle with the 20 hottest singles in Hampton Roads, as seen in this issue of HRM. Includes cocktails, food, live entertainment and a chance to win dates with the sensational singles during a silent auction to benefit Full Circle/CANDII Aids Hospice Support. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk. www.hrmag.com/singles

Suffolk's Annual Peanut Fest
Oct. 12-15: Celebrate peanut history with a family-oriented festival featuring fireworks, entertainment, a shrimp feast, a demolition derby, peanut butter sculpture contest, carnival rides, crafts and more. Suffolk. 757-539-6751. www.suffolkfest.org

Hampton Red Hot BBQ Cook-off
Oct. 13-14: Celebrate Blues and Zydeco music in the midst of a full-blown barbecue cook-off. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mill Point Park, Hampton. 757-727-1540

Phoebus Days
Oct. 13-15: A weekend celebration of the community of Phoebus, featuring a parade, Miss Phoebus beauty pageant, live outdoor bands, entertainment and an antique show. Phoebus, Hampton. 757-727-0808

Prelude to Victory Reenactment: Washington Prepares for Yorktown
Oct. 13-15: More than 150 military re-enactors portray the scene as Gen. George Washington and his staff plan the siege of Yorktown in 1781. Colonial Williamsburg. 800-HISTORY. www.history.org

The Funky Physics Show
Oct. 13, 20: Rock 'n' roll meets the physic of motion when David Wright, a TCC physics professor, discovers the physics behind Busch Garden's rides and thrills. Reservations recommended. Busch Gardens, Williamsburg. 800-343-7946. www.buschgardens.com

Annual "Swamp Roar" Motorcycle Rally
Oct. 14: Ride the scenic 70-mile perimeter of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge to benefit the swamp's educational programs. 757-923-3880. www.suffolk-fun.com

Town and Country
Oct. 14: Enjoy tours throughout Isle of Wight and Smithfield, including farmers' markets, a peanut farm, a cotton gin and a smokehouse. Featuring a 5K Hog Jog, sidewalk sale, interpreter tours, car show, a corn maze and more. Smithfield and Isle of Wight County. 757-357-5182. www.smithfield-virginia.com/events

Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race
Oct. 14: Annual sailing race from Baltimore to Portsmouth to benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Elizabeth River Project. The post-race party includes an awards ceremony and oyster roast. Noon-11 p.m. North Ferry Landing, Portsmouth. 757-480-4402. www.schoonerrace.org

Rumble Through the Tunnel
Oct. 14: Join or watch in the annual ride of Harley-Davidsons from Harbor Park through the tunnel to Bayside Harley-Davidson in midtown Portsmouth. The event includes a Harley-Davidson bike and fashion show. 757-397-5550

Annual Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival
Oct. 14-15: More than 100 prominent artists from across the country display and celebrate original art and sculpture. Features live music and food for sale. Free. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Port Warwick, Newport News. 757-369-3032. www.pwartfest.org

Oktober Brewfest
Oct. 14-15: Authentic German entertainment, food and beer take over the beach. Featuring a German oompa band, Dachshund beauty pageant and wacky competitions. Free. Saturday 1-10 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. 24th Street Park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. 757-425-3111. www.beachstreetusa.com

Brunswick Stew Lunch
Oct. 19: Enjoy ham biscuits, Brunswick stew and homemade pies on the Grace Churchyard in Yorktown. Noon. 757-890-3500

The 225th Anniversary of the Victory at Yorktown
Oct. 19-22: Celebrate America's 1781 Revolutionary War victory with re-enactments, parades, patriotic ceremonies, live performances, an art show, tall ship displays, fireworks and more. Yorktown. 757-890-3300. www.yorktown225.com

Poquoson Seafood Festival
Oct. 20-22: 26th annual festival honoring the watermen, featuring live music, an arts and crafts show and savory dishes from the surrounding waters. Music headliners include Bill Deal's Rhondels, Slapwater and Little Big Town. $5 parking. Friday 5-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 12:30-6:30 p.m. Poquoson Municipal Park. 757-868-3588. www.poquosonseafoodfestival.com

An Evening with the Arts
Oct. 21: Enjoy cocktails, dinner and a silent and live auction to benefit the arts in Smithfield and Isle of Wight County. Reservations required. 6-11 p.m. The Smithfield Center. 757-357-7707. www.smithfieldarts.org

First Landing State Park's Fall Harvest Festival
Oct. 21: Enjoy natural surroundings, interpretive sessions, pumpkin carving, kid's games, night hikes and special exhibits. 6-9 p.m. First Landing State Park, Virginia Beach. 757-412-2300. www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/1stland.htm

Out of Darkness Community Walk
Oct. 21: The Hampton Roads Survivors of Suicide sponsor the area's first walk to raise awareness about suicide and funds for prevention and education. 9 a.m. Mt. Trashmore Park, Virginia Beach. www.SOS-walk.org

18th Annual Cingular Wireless Town Point Virginia Wine Festival
Oct. 21-22: The most popular wine festival in town, featuring the best in Virginia wines. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Town Point Park, Norfolk. 757-441-2345. www.festeventsva.org

Greater Lanexa Studio Tour
Oct. 21-22: Nine studios in Lanexa will show and sell the works of 20 different area artists, featuring watercolors, oil and acrylics, wood turned bowls, jewelry, pottery and many other fine crafts. Lanexa is located in new Kent County, midway between Williamsburg and Richmond. Free. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 757-220-3755. www.glst.org

Driver Village Fall Festival
Oct. 21-22: Down-home hospitality combined with good food, live music, a community pageant, living history demonstrations and motorcycle show to highlight the unique shops in the 175-year-old village. Free. Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Northeastern Suffolk. 757-538-2488

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Tidewater Race for the Cure
Oct. 21: The event celebrates survivors and honors the memory of those who lost their lives to breast cancer. Includes a 5K competitive race, 5K recreational walk, 1-mile family fun walk and a kid's dash. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. 757-490-7794. www.hamptonroads.com/raceforthecure

Oyster Point Oyster Roast
Oct. 27: Popular event featuring live music, seafood and children's activities. Food and beverages for sale. Free. 5-9 p.m. Fountain Plaza, Newport News. 757-926-1400. www.nnparks.com

Tidewater Auto Modelers Club: Model Car/Truck Contest and Swap Meet
Oct. 28: 14th annual show featuring model car kits and vendors with the theme "tuners." There are 28 classes and three "Best Of" awards. Free. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. VFW Hall, Norfolk. 757-468-6854. www.vabiz.com/tams

HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Howl-O-Scream
Sept. 15-Oct. 30: Busch Gardens transforms into monstrous mayhem after dark, with Halloween activities galore. Busch Gardens Williamsburg. 800-343-7946. www.howl-o-scream.com

Ghost Train at Northwest River Park
Oct. 19-21, 26-28: Ride a terrifying train and see the haunts and ghouls of Northwest River Park, Chesapeake. Reservations required. 757-421-7151. www.cityofchesapeake.net/parks

Night of the Living Museum
Oct. 20-21: 7th annual family Halloween celebration featuring live animal shows, night trail walk and a planetarium show. $5-$9. 6-9 p.m. Virginia Living Museum, Newport News. 757-595-1900. www.thevlm.org

Victorian Halloween Magic-Lantern Show
Oct. 22: Travel back in time with the boisterous fun of America's only Victorian magic lantern show, an authentic 1890s visual extravaganza projected on a full-sized screen. Put on by the Hunter House Victorian Museum, Norfolk. $5-$10. 1:30 p.m. Naro Expanded Cinema, Norfolk. 757-623-9814. www.hunterhousemuseum.org

Gothic and Ghouls
Oct. 25: Event presented by the Young Enthusiasts for the Chrysler featuring food, cash bar, activities, Gothic Art tours and a screening of Bride of Frankenstein. Museum members $5, non-members $7. 7-10 p.m. The Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk. 757-333-6298. www.chrysler.org

Olde Towne Ghostwalk
Oct. 27: Based on the famous Jack the Ripper Walks in London, the Ghostwalk takes spectators on a guided walking tour past the haunted houses and mysterious creaking mansions in historic Olde Towne Portsmouth. Costumed actors retell the legends of ghostly visitations. 7-10 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church cemetery, Portsmouth. 757-397-7261. www.otcl.org

Endview Plantation Ghost Walk
Oct. 27-28: An eerie outdoor candlelight tour of the haunted historic house and plantation grounds. $7. 7-10 p.m. Endview Plantation, Newport News. 757-887-1862. www.endview.org

Historical Haunts of Hampton
Oct. 27-28: Explore the eerie stories of Hampton's history as you travel through 400 years in a spooky quest. Children in costume may enter the museum for free. Hampton History Museum, Hampton. 757-727-1610. www.hampton1610.com

Cradock Halloween Fall Fest
Oct. 28: Exciting Halloween event featuring a haunted house, DJ, games, free candy, prizes, costume medals, food, drinks and contests. 1-5 p.m. Afton Square, Portsmouth. 757-588-6322

Olde Towne Portsmouth Trick or Treating for Kids
Oct. 28: Enjoy safe trick-or-treating, frightfully fun games and the merchants dressed in spooky costumes. Candy, games and prizes are given out by participating merchants from the 700 block of High Street to the Elizabeth River. Free. 5-8 p.m. Olde Towne Portsmouth. 757-405-3500. www.otba.biz

Screech Street USA
Oct. 28: A magical event for kids of all ages, featuring a costume parade, face painting, costume contests, hayrides on the boardwalk and carnival games. Free. 2-5 p.m. 24th Street Park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. 757-425-3111. www.beachstreetusa.com

Halloween Celebrations at the Children's Museum of Virginia
Oct. 28: Kids can show off their costumes for a good time of treats, not tricks. $6. Children (Under 2) free. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Children's Museum, Portsmouth. 757-393-5258. www.childrensmuseumva.com

15th Annual Halloween Bash
Oct. 28: Costume contests, safe trick-or-treating, wizards castle and more. 4-7 p.m. Virginia Air and Space Center, Hampton.757-727-0900. www.vasc.org

ART

Blue Skies Gallery
Sept. 1-29: Shirley Hogg Retrospective Oct. 1-Nov. 5: All Fired Up: Works of the Ceramic Designers Association 26 South King St., Hampton. 757-727-0028. www.blueskiesart.com

Charles H. Taylor Arts Center
Through Sept. 10: 24th Annual Bay Days Juried Exhibition and Ivanka Mincheva: Cast Relief Sculpture Sept. 17-Oct. 22: In Miniature: A Virginia Invitational Miniature Exhibition. Miniature scaled artworks in all media by artists from across Virginia. Curated by James Warwick Jones. Opening Oct. 29: Twisted and Turned: The Bead Society of Southeastern Virginia and The Tidewater Turners of Virginia. Group exhibition combining fine crafted beads and examples of wood turners craft. 4205 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. 757-727-1490. www.hamptonarts.net

Chrysler Museum of Art
Ongoing: "Behind the Seen" Revisited
Ongoing: A History of Photography
Sept. 13: Friends of African-American Art: Jazz Nite at the Chrysler. 6 p.m.
Sept. 27: Young Enthusiasts Toga Party in Mary's Garden. $5-$7. 7 p.m.
Sept. 28: Friends of the Library: Second Annual Artful Evening. Special evening at the homes of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. and his wife, Jean Outland Chrysler, when they lived in Norfolk. 757-965-2045
Opening Oct. 19: A Century of Great Photography from The Virginian-Pilot Newspaper
Oct. 25: Mabel Brown Lecture: America Art in the 21st Century by Elizabeth Broun, Director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. 11 a.m. 757-627-8181
Through Oct. 29: Civil War Photographs from the David L. Hack Collection
Through Oct. 29: Civil War Redux: Pinhole Photographs by Willie Anne Wright
Every Wednesday: The Art of Jazz featuring local performers. The Fine Art of Wine is the first Wednesday of every month. 6:15-8:45 p.m. 245 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk. 757-664-6200. www.chrysler.org

Contemporary Art Center of Virginia
Through Oct. 1: Watering by Elijah Gowin. Photography exhibition exploring water and baptism.
Through Oct. 8: Water, Water Everywhere
2200 Parks Ave., Virginia Beach. 757-425-0000. www.cacv.org

The Courthouse Galleries
Through Oct. 15: From Sea to Shining Sea: A Reflection of America
Through Oct. 22: Earth, Water & Fire: Ceramic Arts
High and Court Streets, Portsmouth. 757-393-8543. www.courthousegalleries.com

Hampton University Museum
Opening Sept. 22: Harlem: The Vision of Morgan and Marvin Smith. Survey of the lives, art and work of Harlem's premier twin photographers. Huntington Building, Hampton University campus. 757-727-5308. www.hamptonu.edu/museum

The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center
Through Sept. 4: Mama Girl: Exhibit by artist Mary Onley Opening Sept. 17: The legacy exhibit, featuring works by Newport News native Jerome A. Johnson. Includes a variety of well-known East End scenes. 2803 Oak Ave., Newport News. 757-247-2360. www.newsomehouse.org

Peninsula Fine Arts Center
Sept. 2-Oct. 29: Biennial 2006 Juried Exhibition. National art competition to present contemporary works from across the country, illustrating some of the best work from established and emerging artists.
Sept. 10: Community Day. Free. 1-5 p.m. Tour the Biennial 2006 with Pfac Program Director Michael Preble, 1:30 p.m. "Polite" painting for kids in honor of National Courtesy Month, 2:30-3:30 p.m.Thursdays: Arts Café. Live music and entertainment.101 Museum Dr., Newport News. 757-596-8175. www.pfac-va.org

Portlock Galleries at SoNo
Through Sept. 10: F.I.N.E: Fiber in Nearly Everything
Sept. 15-Oct. 22: We the Enemy, You the Righteou. Photographer Jason Hanasik explores the issue of hate crimes.
Sept. 15-Oct. 22: Dogtown. Solo exhibition of the nationally recognized photographer Jo Ann Walters, featuring her most recent portraits and landscapes.
Opening Oct. 27: Richard Ward and Donald Wilson. Two leading African-American artists in the region present two- and three-dimensional works. 3815 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake. 757-502-4901. www.portlockgalleries.com

Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
Through Sept. 15: Joseph Lust. Recent works by a renowned Hampton Roads photographer.
Sept. 8-Oct. 27: From Angels to Zeppelins, Celestial Images in Art
Opening Sept. 18: Ginny Ruffner. Seattle-based sculptor and internationally known glass artist. Featuring large-scale sculptures and illustrations of her creative process.
301 N. Saratoga St., Suffolk. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC HOUSES

Hampton History Museum
Sept. 11: Port Hampton Lecture Series: Hampton's Who Dunnit: The Caine Murder Trial. Presented by author Ann Davis. $3. 7-8 p.m.
Oct. 2: Port Hampton Lecture Series: Celebration of National Archaeology Month. $3. 7-8 p.m. 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. 757-727-1610. www.hampton1610.com

Jamestown Settlement & The Yorktown Victory Center
Sept. 10: 2007 Heritage Series. Frontiers of Knowledge: Powhatan Indian and English Cultural Exchanges in 17th-century Virginia. 3 p.m.
Sept. 17: 2007 Heritage Series. The Character of Captain John Smith: Lessons in Leadership and Life. 3 p.m.
Sept. 24: 2007 Heritage Series. African and African-American Life in Early 17th-century Virginia.
Opening Oct. 22: The Legacy of Yorktown: Virginia Beckons. Opening will coincide with 225th Anniversary and will feature artillery demonstrations, hands-on military programs and a weekend Revolutionary War encampment. Jamestown Settlement: Route 31 in James City County. Yorktown Victory Center: Route 1020 in Yorktown. 757-253-4838. www.historyisfun.org

Lee Hall Mansion
Sept. 16: An Evening with Mark Twain. It's 1900 and America's beloved storyteller, known as "the Lincoln of Literature," is at the height of his popularity. $15. 7 p.m.
Sept. 30: Classics at Lee Hall. Car show open to all makes, models and years. Event includes food, activities for kids, vendors. $1. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Oct. 14: An evening with Edgar Allan Poe. Spend an evening with the master of mystery as he discusses his life and recites some notable works. $15. 7 p.m. 163 Yorktown Rd., Newport News. 757-888-3371. www.leehall.org

The Mariners' Museum
Ongoing: The Nelson Touch
Ongoing: Swashbuckler: The Romance of the Pirate
Oct. 21: 6th Annual 10K on The Noland Trail. 9 a.m.
Through Oct. 31: Ironclad Evidence: Stories from the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia 100 Museum Dr., Newport News. 757-591-7739. www.mariner.org

The National Maritime Center
Through Sept. 4: Treasures of NOAA's Ark
Through Sept. 4: The Greatest Places high-definition film
Sept. 15: 4th Annual Treasures of the Sea Gala. An elegant, black tie evening of superb food, live and silent auctions and live music. Tickets required. One Waterside Dr., Norfolk. 757-664-1000. www.thenmc.org

Norfolk Botanical Garden
Opening Sept. 1: World of Wonders: A Children's Adventure Garden. Three-acre garden developed and designed entirely for kids, featuring educational and fun activities.
Sept. 22, Oct. 13: Walk & Talk Series. Tour the best of what's in bloom on a behind-the-scenes stroll. $8-$14. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Oct. 6-8: 10th Annual History Alive. Re-enactments, living history, food and crafts. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk. 757-441-5830. www.nbgs.org

The Old Coast Guard Station
Through Sept. 17: Storm Warnings
Sept. 18-Oct. 22: Good Job, Well Done. An exhibit featuring the Royal National Lifeboat Institute, the largest volunteer lifesaving organization in the world, and its heroic efforts in saving lives.
Opening Oct. 24: Women in the Coast Guard. A window into the lives of women who have served in the Coastguard from WWI through the present day, including famous female lighthouse keepers with a spotlight on the SPAR's of WWII. 24th Street and the Boardwalk, Virginia Beach. 757-422-1587. www.oldcoastguardstation.com

Virginia Air and Space Center
Ongoing: Zap! Surgery Beyond the Cutting Edge
Ongoing: The Human Body
Opening Sept. 29: Open Season on IMAX
Sept. 9: Cosmic Kids Club: Sticky Science
Oct. 7: Cosmic Kids Club: Spiders, Bats & Bones 600 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton. 757-727-0900. www.vasc.org

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
Ongoing: In Search of the Giant Squid
Through Sept. 4: Dolphin Watching Cruises and Creek Cruises
Oct. 7: Lecture about In Search of the Giant Squid by Clyde F. E. Roper, zoologist emeritus at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. 7 p.m.
Oct. 21: Commotion in the Ocean. Black tie optional fundraising event featuring live entertainment, cocktails and dancing. $65 717 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. 757-425-FISH. www.VirginiaAquarium.com

Virginia Living Museum
Through Sept. 10: The Cowboy Astronomer Planetarium Show
Through Sept. 10: Laser Beatles and Laser Magic
Sept. 15-Nov. 5: Fall Laser Fun. Music and laser show with changing themes throughout the evening. Friday and Saturday nights from 8 p.m.-midnight. $8.
Sept. 16-Nov. 12: Fright Night Laser Show. Halloween fun for the whole family. $5.Weekdays at 3:30 p.m., weekends at 11:30 a.m.
Sept. 16-Nov. 12: Sky Tellers: Tales of the Coyote Planetarium Show. $3. Weekdays at 2:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.
Sept. 23-24: Fall Wildflower Sale. More than 40 species of summer and fall blooming native wildflowers, shrubs and small trees for sale. Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday noon-3 p.m.
Through Oct. 1: The Scoop on Poop
Oct. 13-Nov. 13: Predators: A Born to Be Wild Program. Live animal program with audience participation. Daily at 3:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. 524 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. 757-595-1900. www.thevlm.org

Virginia War Museum
Sept. 23-24: Military Vehicle Show. A variety of vintage military vehicles, jeeps and motorcycles. Insignia, books, and uniforms for sale. Free. 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. 757-247-8523. www.warmuseum.org

MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC HOUSES

STAGE
Death by Disco Mystery Dinner Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 4: Solve a 1970s dance party comedy murder mystery while enjoying a four-course dinner. $26.95-$36.95. 7:30 p.m. Mystery Dinner Playhouse, inside the DoubleTree Hotel at 1900 Pavilion Dr., Virginia Beach. 888-471-4802. www.mysterydinner.com

Frankly Scarlett, You're Dead! Mystery Dinner
Sept. 1-2, 6, 8-9, 13, 15-16: Solve this amusing antebellum murder mystery while enjoying a four-course dinner. $26.95-$36.95. Mystery Dinner Playhouse, inside the Ramada Inn & Suites, 5351 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg. 888-471-4802. www.mysterydinner.com

Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago
Sept. 15-16: The original jazz dance company presents a dynamic performance. $30-$35. 8 p.m. The American Theatre, Hampton. 757-722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net

Crowns
Sept. 19-Oct. 8: Theatrical sensation about a cherished custom that fuses faith and fashion: church hats. Presented by the Virginia Stage Company. Wells Theatre, Norfolk. 757-627-1234. www.vastage.com

Jesus Christ Superstar
Sept. 29-30: The groundbreaking rock opera, telling the story of the last days in the life of Jesus. $42-$52. 8 p.m. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. 757-671-8100. http://fergusoncenter.cnu.edu

Carmen
Sept. 29, Oct. 1, 4, 6, 8: In the world's most famous opera, the seductive gypsy, Carmen, dances dangerously with passion in Spain's smoldering town of Seville. Presented by Virginia Opera. Harrison Opera House, Norfolk. 866-673-7282. www.vaopera.org

The Royal Drummers of Burundi
Oct. 5: Considered one of the best percussion ensembles in the world, these drummers have been touring since the 1960s. $25-$35. 7:30 p.m. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. 757-671-8100. http://fergusoncenter.cnu.edu

Olympia Dukakis in Rose
Oct. 6-7: Academy Award-winning star of Moonstruck and Steel Magnolias performs the concert version of her recent Broadway hit, Rose, the story of a survivor of the Warsaw Ghetto. $50-$60. 8 p.m. The American Theatre, Hampton. 757-722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net

Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Dracula
Oct. 7: Dracula is brought to life once again with Mark Godden's choreography, complete with flying bats, dancing gargoyles and mysterious transformations. $32-$47. 8 p.m. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. 757-671-8100. http://fergusoncenter.cnu.edu

Robin Hood
Oct. 8: Enjoy a screening of the silent film Robin Hood, with live musical accompaniment by Hesperus. The movie came out the same year the original Suffolk Center was built, 1922. $10-$15. 3 p.m. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

CATS
Oct. 10-15: The longest-running show on Broadway hits Hampton Roads on its 25th Anniversary Tour. $45-$49.50. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. 757-622-0288. www.ticketmaster.com

The Capitol Steps
Oct. 12: A group of senate staffers who satirize the people and places that employ them. $27-$37. 7:30 p.m. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. 757-671-8100. http://fergusoncenter.cnu.edu

An Evening with Betty Buckley
Oct. 13: Tony award-winning actress and Broadway legend, most remembered for her starring role in the television series Eight is Enough, fills the night with musical tunes from Broadway and beyond. $50-$60. 8 p.m. The American Theatre, Hampton. 757-722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net

And Then There Were None
Oct. 13-29: Superlative mystery comedy by Agatha Christie in which the deaths of toy soldiers cross into the lives (of deaths) of each character. $15. 2:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Peninsula Community Theatre, Newport News. 757-595-5728. www.peninsulacommunitytheatre.org

The Legend of Sleepy Hallow
Oct. 14: Washington Irving's classic story performed by Theatre IV. $6. 11 a.m., 2 p.m. The American Theatre, Hampton. 757-722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net

Elton John & Tim Rice's AIDA
Oct. 20-22: A musical bursting with contemporary energy, and the winner of four Tony awards. $42-$52. 8 p.m. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. 757-671-8100. http://fergusoncenter.cnu.edu

The Elephant Man
Oct. 24-Nov. 12: A play based on the true story of John Merrick, a grotesquely deformed 19th-century Englishmen, explores human dignity and pain. Presented by the Virginia Stage Company. Wells Theatre, Norfolk. 757-627-1234. www.vastage.com

Tony and Tina's Wedding
Oct. 24-Nov. 12: Be a part of the satirical and hilarious Italian-American wedding that has been selling out shows around the country for years. Norfolk Scope. 757-622-0288. www.ticketmaster.com

The Wizard of Oz
Oct. 26-29: All the favorites from the MGM movie version come alive on stage ... even the famed flying monkeys. 8 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. Smithfield Little Theatre. 757-457-7338. www.smithfieldlittletheatre.com

The Parsons Dance Company
Oct. 31: One of the most popular dance companies in the world performs its contemporary, dynamic and unique program. $30-$35. 7:30 p.m. The American Theatre, Hampton. 757-722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net

MUSIC

Chris Brown
Sept. 1: With Ne-Yo, Lil' Wayne, Dem Franchize Boyz and Juelz Santana. $25.50-$59.50. 7 p.m. Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater. 757-368-3000. www.vwvba.com

John McCutcheon
Sept. 1: Folk music favorite performs an intimate concert as part of the Williamsburg Regional Library's Dewey Decibel Concert Series. 515 Scotland St., Williamsburg. 757-259-4071. www.wrl.org/programs

Verizon Wireless American Music Festival
Sept. 1-3: Nearly 40 concerts explode over stages across the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Headliners include KC & the Sunshine Band, 3 Doors Down, Kool & the Gang, Sister Hazel, Kansas and more. www.beachstreetusa.com

One Love Festival
Sept. 2: Featuring Buju Banton, Capleton, Cocoa Tea, Gregory Isaacs, Assasin, Elan and the Live Wyya Band. $35. 8 p.m. Constant Convocation Center. 888-411-4TED. www.constantcenter.com

Virginia Symphony
Sept. 2: A free outdoor concert underneath the stars featuring a pre-concert performance by the Fifes and Drums of York Town and picnic judging. 6-10 p.m. Yorktown Victory Monument. 757-890-4490

Frankie Avalon
Sept. 2-3: Classic favorite since the 1950s with hits like "Venus," "Just your Heart" and "Why." General park admission. 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Royal Palace Theatre, Busch Gardens, Williamsburg. 800-343-7946. www.buschgardens.com

Symphony Under the Stars
Sept. 3: JoAnn Falletta conducts the Virginia Symphony Orchestra for free a twilight concert. 6 p.m. Robert G. "Buddy" Bagley Stage, Chesapeake. 757-382-6411

Amber Pacific
Sept. 6: With This Day and Age, October Fall and Just Surrender. $12. 6:30 p.m. The NorVa. www.ticketmaster.com

Port Warwick in Performance: Summer Sounds on Styron Square
Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25: Free concerts featuring Hampton Roads' best musical performers. 6-8 p.m. Loftis Boulevard at Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. 757-369-3000. www.portwarwick.com

The Heritage Hall Jazz Band
Sept. 8: Celebrating 30 years of performing world wide, authentic and traditional New Orleans jazz. Featuring special guest vocalist Jewel Brown. $25-$30. 8 p.m. The American Theatre, Hampton. 757-722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net

Lake Taylor Music Festival
Sept. 8: An evening of outdoor entertainment, featuring live music from the bands Everyday Circus, Fighting Gravity and Snackbar Jones. 5-11 p.m. Batten Lawn and Marlin Grille, Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk. 757-233-8726. www.vwc.edu

Rascal Flatts
Sept. 8: With Gary Allan. $28-$56.75. 7:30 p.m. Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater. 757-368-3000. www.vwvba.com

Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Sept. 8: Opening Night with guest artist Nadja Salerno-Sonenberg. 8 p.m. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. 757-892-6366. www.virginiasymphony.org

Rhythms on the Riverwalk Concert Series
Sept. 8-Oct. 6: Second annual concert series featuring some of area's finest in jazz, big band and patriotic music. Fridays 6:30-9:30 p.m. Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. 757-890-3500

Cokesbury Concert Series: Musings and Amusements
Sept. 10: Chamberworks, with members from the Virginia Symphony, perform a recital of delightful French chamber music on violin, viola, cello and oboe/English horn. Historic Cokesbury Church, Onancock. 757-787-3885

The James Cotton Band
Sept. 10: Special blues preview with blues legend "Superharp" James Cotton. $25-$30. 7:30 p.m. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

Big Band Concert Series
Sept. 10, 17, 24: Big band sounds at Constant's Wharf Park on the waterfront Sunday afternoons. Suffolk. 757-923-2360

James Guthrie
Sept. 11: The music of the 16th- and early 17th-century English Virginialist School on the harpsichord and virginial. Part of the Jamestown 400th Anniversary Celebration. $5-$10. 7:30 p.m. Hofheimer Theatre, Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk. 757-255-2101. www.vwc.edu

Rusted Root
Sept. 11: With The Salvador Santana Band. $18 in advance, $21 at door. 7:30 p.m. The NorVa. www.ticketmaster.com

American Idols Live
Sept. 15: Featuring the fifth season of American Idol's top 10 performers. 7 p.m. Constant Convocation Center, Norfolk. 888-411-4TED. www.constantcenter.com

Tidewater Guitar Orchestra
Sept. 15: Traditional classical guitars, requintos and bajas playing the music of Central and South America, classical compositions and contemporary works. $5-$10. 7:30 p.m. Hofheimer Theatre, Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk. 757-455-2101. www.vwc.edu

Cokesbury Concert Series: For the Love of Opera
Sept. 17: Bass Paul Plishka and tenor Michael Forest of the New York Metropolitan Opera with members of the Virginia Opera perform a stunning array of arias, duets and ensembles. 3 p.m. Historic Cokesbury Church, Onancock. 757-787-3885

Jack's Mannequin
Sept. 17: With Copeland, The Hush Sound and Daphne Loves Derby. $17 in advance, $20 at door. 6:30 p.m. The NorVa. www.ticketmaster.com

Chicago
Sept. 18: This year marks the 39th anniversary of one of the most successful bands in rock history. $45-$60. 7:30 p.m. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. 757-671-8100. http://fergusoncenter.cnu.edu

The Raconteurs
Sept. 22: 96X concert with Dr. Dog. $28 in advance, $31 at door. 9 p.m. The NorVa. www.ticketmaster.com

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
Sept. 22: Eleven-time Grammy winner known as bluegrass music's official ambassador. $25-$40. 8 p.m. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. 757-671-8100. http://fergusoncenter.cnu.edu

Native Voices
Sept. 23: Two legendary performers from America's indigenous peoples-Native American flutist R. Carlos Nakai and Hawaiian Slack Key Guitarist Keola Beamer. $25-$30. 8 p.m. The American Theatre, Hampton. 757-722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net

Seed Is
Sept. 23: This "music for the masses" band blends funk, soul, jazz, rock, rap and reggae into one unique sound. 7 p.m. Marlin Grille, Batten Center, Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk. 757-233-8726. www.vwc.edu

Hal Ketchum
Sept. 24: The Historic Palace Theatre opens its 10th season with the popular country music artist. $20 in advance, $25 at door. 4 p.m. Historic Palace Theatre, Cape Charles. 757-331-2787. www.artsentercapecharles.org

Hesperus
Sept. 26: The silent film classic, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, will be accompanied with live medieval French music by the renowned early music group. 8 p.m. Kimball Theatre, Williamsburg. 757-221-1082

Yellowcard
Sept. 28: With special guests. $20 in advance, $22 at door. 7:30 p.m. The NorVa. www.ticketmaster.com

An Evening with Dionne Warwick
Sept. 30: Grand opening of the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, featuring an international music legend. $50-$75. 8 p.m. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

Solo Piano Concert: Lee Jordan-Anders
Oct. 1: A gift to the citizens of the Eastern Shore from Virginia Wesleyan College and the Dougherty Visiting Artist Fund. Free. 3 p.m. Arts Enter Cape Charles. 757-331-2787. www.artsentercapecharles.org

ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute
Oct. 5: With a special guest. $10 in advance, $13 at door. 8 p.m. The NorVa. www.ticketmaster.com

Everybody Loves Anna: Courtyard Combo
Oct. 6: Vocalist Anna Gunn performs classical American songs with keyboardist Skip Hancock. Free. 6:30 p.m. The Courthouse Galleries, Portsmouth. 757-405-3500

Lee Jordan-Anders in A
Oct. 6: Pianist and Virginia Wesleyan College artist-in-residence presents works by Scarlatti, Mozart, Schubert and more, all with the note A as their tonal center. $5-$10. 7:30 p.m. Hofheimer Theatre, Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk. 757-455-2101

Tribute to Charlie Byrd
Oct. 7: Special tribute to the Suffolk native and jazz guitar legend featuring the Joe Byrd Band, special guests and the dedication of the Charlie Byrd Stage. 8 p.m. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

Lynyrd Skynyrd
Oct. 8: Presented by the Patriotic Festival. With .38 Special. $27-$50. 7 p.m. Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater. 757-368-3000. www.vwvba.com

George Benson
Oct. 13: Eight-time Grammy winner, jazz guitar legend and soul-pop vocalist. $45-$55. 8 p.m. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. 757-671-8100. http://fergusoncenter.cnu.edu

Toby Keith
Oct. 13: With Joe Nichols. Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater. 757-368-3000. www.vwvba.com

Super Diamond
Oct. 14: Mike and Bob from 96X celebrate their show's five-year anniversary with a tribute to Neil Diamond. $15. 8 p.m. The NorVa. www.ticketmaster.com

Virginia Chorale: Angels, Demons and Kings
Oct. 14-15: The celebrated choral group opens its 23rd season with a stirring presentation of Handel's beloved Coronation Anthems accompanied by a chamber orchestra. Saturday 8 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, Portsmouth; Sunday 3 p.m. at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. 757-627-8375. www.vachorale.com

Ivo Pogorelich
Oct. 19: Pianist who has performed with nearly all of the major orchestras in the world. $30-$40. 7:30 p.m. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. 757-671-8100. http://fergusoncenter.cnu.edu

Richie Havens
Oct. 19: Songs you remember and a style you won't want to miss. $25-$30. 7:30 p.m. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

Amy Grant
Oct. 21: Successful Christian pop star performs with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. $27-$52. 8 p.m. Constant Convocation Center, Norfolk. 888-411-4TED. www.constantcenter.com

Donald Harrison
Oct. 21: New Orleans jazz saxophonist and artist-in-residence at William and Mary plays with jazz pianist Harris Simon. Free. 7:30 p.m. Williamsburg Regional Library Theatre. 757-221-1082

ZUM
Oct. 21: First a hit in the UK, now an international phenomenon. Zum's music is a fusion of Eastern European gypsy fiddle music and the hot-blooded passion of Argentine tango. $25-$30. 8 p.m. The American Theatre, Hampton. 757-722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net

Aerosmith
Oct. 25: With Motley Crue. Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater. 757-368-3000. www.vwvba.com

Erin Bode
Oct. 26: St. Louis native with a crystal clear voice and distinctive repertoire. $15-$25. 7:30 p.m. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

Vienna Choir Boys
Oct. 26: The most famous and admired boys choir in the world. $40. 7:30 p.m. The American Theatre, Hampton. 757-722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net

Bang on a Can All Stars Featuring Don Byron
Oct. 28: Part classical ensemble, part rock band and part jazz sextet. Enjoy an edgy new sound and see major talent and imagination at work. $25-$30. 8 p.m. The American Theatre, Hampton. 757-722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net

Hal Ketchum
Oct. 28: Dynamic country music star in an intimate performance. $30-$50. 8 p.m. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

Tom Chapin & Red Grammer
Oct. 28: Special sing-along concert to engage the heart, mind and imagination of the whole family. $12-$15. 2 p.m. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. 757-671-8100. http://fergusoncenter.cnu.edu

Red Priest
Oct. 29: Halloween-themed night featuring an evening of amazing entertainment and chamber music. $30-$35. 7:30 p.m. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

Hardcore Halloween 2006
Oct. 31: Featuring Arsis, Conflict of Interest, Construckt and guests. $10 in advance, $13 at door. 6:30 p.m. The NorVa. www.ticketmaster.com