❤️ What's happening this weekend in the 757

The weekend is close — and this one has some real heat. The 25th annual Norfolk Latino Music Festival takes over Town Point Park on Saturday (free, 2–11pm), Glass After Dark fires up at the Chrysler Friday night, and the Hampton Storytelling Festival runs all weekend on the Peninsula. Plus a quick heads-up: four Ocean View beaches are under a swim advisory right now due to elevated bacteria levels — keep that in mind if you're heading to the waterfront.

Here's what's worth your time this weekend.

Saturday July 19 | Town Point Park, Norfolk | FREE

One of the biggest free events of the summer returns to the downtown waterfront. Expect live Latin music performances all day, tacos and empanadas, authentic dance lessons, and a crowd that knows how to have a good time. Runs 2–11pm.

Friday July 18 | Chrysler Museum Glass Studio, Norfolk | $10–$20

Hot glass meets live music in one of Norfolk's most spectacular after-dark experiences. Watch the Perry Glass Studio team work molten glass while local musicians play — doors at 7pm, show starts at 8pm. $10 members, $20 non-members. Cash bar. Tickets go up $10 at the door.

Saturday July 19 | PBR Norfolk, Waterside District

The YEEDM creator brings GLOWDEO to the Waterside — neon lights, electric beats, and a full-throttle night on the dance floor. VIP tables available.

Fri July 18 – Sat July 19 | Zeiders American Dream Theater, Virginia Beach

Stephen Sondheim's darkly funny, uncomfortably relevant musical — a group of Americans across time consumed by grievance and a desperate need to be heard. Described as "bold, original, and surprisingly funny." Presented by Full Circle Productions.

Saturday July 19 | E. Palmer Supermarket, Norfolk | 10am–2pm

Every 1st and 3rd Saturday, June through November. Local vendors, fresh produce, and community.

Saturday July 19 | The Bunker Brewpub, Virginia Beach

The legendary Virginia Beach garage punk band is playing a hometown show. If you know, you know.

Friday July 18 | Afterglow Brewing, Norfolk | 5–10pm | FREE entry

Night market meets neighborhood brewery. Grab a pint and browse local vendors after dark.

Fri + Sat evenings | Town Center Fountain Plaza, Virginia Beach | FREE

Local musicians take the fountain plaza stage nightly, 5–9pm. Good vibes, no cover.

Fri July 18 + Sat July 19 | The American Theatre, Hampton | FREE & open to the public

Professional storytellers Charlotte Blake Alston, Paul Strickland, Darci Tucker, and Jay Johnson perform at the American Theatre Friday afternoon and evening. Saturday brings the Storyteller's Feast — a dinner experience at the Hampton Yacht Club paired with live storytelling.

This weekend | Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre, Williamsburg

Open-air Shakespeare in one of the most beautiful amphitheaters in the region. Rosalind gets banished from court, disguises herself as a boy, and heads into the Forest of Arden — chaos and love follow.

Saturday July 19 | Copper Fox Distillery, Williamsburg | 2–8pm

Raise a glass to 250 years of America. Copper Fox Distillery is releasing a commemorative bourbon — 100 proof, no less.

Saturday July 19 | 118 E Mellen St, Hampton

Smooth jazz and wine in the Phoebus arts district. Chill summer Friday night vibes.

Saturday July 19 | Greater Williamsburg Sports & Event Center | 10am–5pm

Cars, community, and competition all day Saturday in Williamsburg.

Friday July 18 | Paperbacks Ink, Newport News

Live music, poetry, and storytelling at a local indie bookshop. Grab the mic or just enjoy the crowd.

Louise Lucas wiretapped. Court documents reveal the FBI placed a 30-day wiretap on State Sen. Louise Lucas' cell phone in March. A U.S. District Court judge approved the request. Read more →

Lawsuit blocks VB National sale. A federal lawsuit filed this week seeks to block the sale of Virginia Beach National Golf Course to Dragas Companies, citing Clean Water Act concerns and the presence of a bald eagle nest. Read more →

Norfolk gets its first freestanding ER. Bon Secours broke ground on a freestanding emergency department in Norfolk — the city's first. Expected to open late 2027. Read more →

Maury High to the Bronx. Lee Garris, shortstop out of Norfolk's Maury High School, was selected by the New York Yankees on Day 2 of the MLB Draft. Read more →

Ocean View swim advisory. Four beaches in Ocean View are currently under advisory due to high bacteria levels. Check current conditions before heading to the water this weekend. Read more →

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