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I just got my email from BeachStreetUSA so I wanted to post this.
The crab is King at the Mid-Atlantic Hermit Crab Challenge on the beach at 30th Street.
10am - 2pm
The Mid-Atlantic Hermit Crab Challenge was named to TripAdvisor.com's 2010 list of the Wackiest Summer Events in America and to the New York Daily News 2012 list of the top 10 Wackiest Festivals in the WORLD.
Along with the Crustacean 500 race, participants may enter the Miss Curvaceous Crustacean Beauty Pageant. At the pageant, hermit crabs are presented in uniquely-decorated displays and judged on beauty and creativity. Hermit crab owners are encouraged to build a unique display for their crab. Past winners have included themed entries like “Spider Crab,” “Hermit the Hulk,” “Beauty and the Crab,” and “Pirates of the Crabibbean!”
Aside from 1st, 2nd, And 3rd Place winners, special trophies are also awarded for the Friendliest Crab, Biggest Crab, Shyest Crab, Most Unique Crab Display, Prettiest Crab Shell, Most Athletic Crab, and Most Traveled Crab.
Approximately 300 hermit crabs participate in the Mid-Atlantic Hermit Crab Challenge each year. Many of these come from out of state just to be with us!
ALL participants receive a medal for being a part of this unique event.
There are no fees for entering the Mid-Atlantic Hermit Crab Challenge; the event is FREE for both participants and spectators.
Registration begins at 9:30am and all participants must be registered by Noon in order to race.
Thursday, July 19 NORFOLK
11am, 2pm and 5:30pm; "Victory Rover Narrated Cruises", two-hour tour. Nauticus, 1 Waterside Drive, 627-7406
VIRGINIA BEACH
5-6pm, "Bike Exploration", enjoy a scenic bike route to the Wildlife Viewing Window. Learn about migratory waterfowl, shorebirds and other animals. Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 4005 Sandpiper Road. Call to register. 301-7329. www.fws.gov/backbay.
I have these additional events for today!
CHESAPEAKE
4-7pm; "Dunedin Community Spirit Day". Games, music, food, informational booths and public safety exhibits; M.Anne Tregembo Park, 3360 Dunedin Drive, 382-6928.
FORT EUSTIS
7pm - "Music Under the Stars" concert series, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band; Magnolia Park, Lee Boulevard and Taylor Avenue, 501-6944, www.tradocband.com.
HAMPTON
5pm - "Batman Series Movie Marathon", Cinebistro at Peninsula Town Center, 4401 West Claiborne Square. $5 each for "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight". $12.50 for "The Dark Knight Rises" premiere. 325-8896 or www.cobbsinebistro.com.
7pm - "Music by the Bay" summer concert series featuring USAF Blue Aces Popular Music Ensemble. Continental Park, Fort Monroe. 251-2754 or www.fmauthority.com
NEWPORT NEWS
6-10pm, "Thursdays by the Lake: Tidewater Drive" summer concert series featuring dance music, food and drink vendors. The Mariners Museum, 100 Museum Drive. 591-7716, www.marinersmuseum.org.
NORFOLK
9am-7pm; "Opsail 2012: Voyage of Discovery", visit a replica of the USS Constitution and PiratesCove. Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, 828-6393 or visit www.opsail2012virginia.com
11:30am, 3pm and 7pm; "American Rover Narrated Harbor Tour", Waterside Festival Marketplace, 333 Waterside Drive, 627-7245
VIRGINIA BEACH
5:30pm - "Sunset Kayak Paddle", False Cape State Park, 4001 Sandpiper Road. Reservations at 426-7128.
7:15pm - "Till Death Do Us Part, Tanya and Tucker's Big Ole Country Wedding"; Angelo's Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, 3420 Atlantic Avenue. www.maverickmurdermystery.com, 587-3883. Ongoing.
8:30pm - "Moonlight Movie". First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive, $4 parking fee. 412-2300.
Enjoy the bay breeze at the park's Amphitheater as you learn about the amazing creatures of the world.
7:30pm – "Murder Mystery Dinner Show: Death by Disco"; Mystery Dinner Playhouse at Clarion Inn and Suites, 5351 Richmond Road. 888-471-4802, www.mysterydinner.com. Ongoing
YORKTOWN
10:30-11:30am and 1:30-2:30pm, "Children in Nature", for children ages 6-12. Colonial national Park, 1000 Colonial Parkway, 898-2410.
CHESAPEAKE
7pm - "Star Hikes", learn about the night sky and explore the galaxy by telescope. Northwest River Park, 1733 Indian Creek Road, 421-7151.
NORFOLK
9am-7pm; "Opsail 2012: Voyage of Discovery", visit a replica of the USS Constitution and PiratesCove. Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, 828-6393 or visit www.opsail2012virginia.com
11:30am, 3pm and 7pm; "American Rover Narrated Harbor Tour", Waterside Festival Marketplace, 333 Waterside Drive, 627-7245
5-11pm; "Norfolk Jazz Festival", Town Point Park. A 12-hour smooth jazz experience featuring Steve Cole, Jeff Kashiwa, Marcus Anderson, Peter White, Rick Braun, Gerald Albright, Forte, Everette Harp, Four 80 East. Ticket packages include General Lawn and VIP Jazz Club Access. For tickets and information visit www.festevents.org or call 441-2345.
6-9:30pm; "T.G.O.V. Beach Music Series"; music, children's activities, food, beverages and more. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Ocean View Beach Park, 100 West Ocean Park Avenue. FREE ADMISSION. 441-2345, www.festevents.org.
7:30pm - "Fantail Friday Film Fest" showing "Mr. Roberts". Nauticus, 1 Waterside Drive, 664-1000. Snacks and chairs available. Film begins at 8:30pm, doors open at 7:30pm. Special screening is in recognition of those who have served aboard the battleship Wisconsin. $3
8pm - "ODU Summer Movie Series" on the lawn; Old Dominion University along Hampton Boulevard. 683-3446, www.studentaffairs.odu.edu.
PORTSMOUTH
Begins at dusk; "Free Movie Night: The World's Fastest Indian". Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Bayside Harley-Davidson, 2211 Frederick Boulevard; 397-5550, www.baysidehd.com.
VIRGINIA BEACH
9am-1pm; "Biology Adventure"; for ages 6-12. Call to register for a session. Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 4005 Sandpiper Road. 301-7329 ext. 152 or www.fws.gov/backbay.
2pm - "Beach Safari". Meet at the Main Boardwalk, First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive; 412-2300. $4 parking fee.
5:30pm - "Sunset Kayak Paddle", False Cape State Park, 4001 Sandpiper Road. Reservations at 426-7128.
6pm - "Crabbing", catch and release program. First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive, 412-2300.
6-9pm; Entertainment on the Plaza July 2012; Grace Street Jazz Project – Contemporary Jazz. Town Center Fountain Plaza. For more information visit www.VaBeachTownCenter.com.
7-10pm – "Latin Fiesta" featuring Tumbao Salsero Orchestra. Mount Trashmore Park, 310 Edwin Drive. 385-2990, www.vbgov.com.
7:15pm - "Till Death Do Us Part, Tanya and Tucker's Big Ole Country Wedding"; Angelo's Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, 3420 Atlantic Avenue. www.maverickmurdermystery.com, 587-3883. Ongoing.
7:30pm - "Murder Mystery Dinner Show: Murder in the Court!"; Mystery Dinner Playhouse at DoubleTree Hotel, 1900 Pavilion Drive. 888-471-4802, www.mysterydinner.com. Ongoing.
8:30pm - "Campfire". First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive; 412-2300. $4 parking fee.
WILLIAMSBURG
7:30pm – "Murder Mystery Dinner Show: Death by Disco"; Mystery Dinner Playhouse at Clarion Inn and Suites, 5351 Richmond Road. 888-471-4802, www.mysterydinner.com. Ongoing
YORKTOWN
10:30-11:30am and 1:30-2:30pm, "Children in Nature", for children ages 6-12. Colonial national Park, 1000 Colonial Parkway, 898-2410.
HAMPTON
10:30am-4:30pm; "Civil War Re-enactors". Drills and other camp activities. Casemate Museum, 20 Bernard Road, Fort Monroe. 788-3391.
6-11pm; "Saturday Summer Street Fest", featuring Excess Baggage. Queensway in Downtown Hampton, East Queens Way. 727-0900, www.vasc.org.
NORFOLK
9am-7pm; "Opsail 2012: Voyage of Discovery", visit a replica of the USS Constitution and PiratesCove. Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, 828-6393 or visit www.opsail2012virginia.com
11:30am, 3pm and 7pm; "American Rover Narrated Harbor Tour", Waterside Festival Marketplace, 333 Waterside Drive, 627-7245
Noon-7pm; "21st annual Ocean View Crab and Seafood Feast", Ocean View Beach Park, 111 West Ocean View Avenue. FREE EVENT. 288-8208, www.festevents.org.
Per email from FestEvents.org: This year's theme is "Crabs in Paradise". Live music provided by the band Tidewater Dr & DJ Steve Duke. Enjoy a day with friends, family, food and fun with the smell of salt and seafood in the air.
Food will be reasonably priced and includes everything from crabs, crab cakes, soft-shell crabs, shrimp, hot sausage and hot dogs for the kids. A selection of beverages will please all ages.
5-7pm; "Music on Monarch Way" features classic rock and blues. Along Monarch Way on the lawn behind Ted Constant Convocation Center, 4320 Hampton Boulevard. 683-4504, www.oduvillage.com.
5-11pm; "Norfolk Jazz Festival", Town Point Park. A 12-hour smooth jazz experience featuring Steve Cole, Jeff Kashiwa, Marcus Anderson, Peter White, Rick Braun, Gerald Albright, Forte, Everette Harp, Four 80 East. Ticket packages include General Lawn and VIP Jazz Club Access. For tickets and information visit www.festevents.org or call 441-2345.
7pm - "Sunset Cruise" - Tour Lake Whitehurst and learn about local flora and fauna on the shores of the Garden. Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, 441-5830, www.nbgs.org.
PORTSMOUTH
10am-4pm; "2012 Summer Bazaar" featuring vendors, crafts, food, entertainment and games. Tidewater Studios for the Arts, 3200 Tyre Neck Road, 967-9385, www.tidewaterstudiosforthearts.com.
Noon-4pm; "Drop Dead Photography's Bikini Bike & Truck Wash" benefits Portsmouth Humane Society. Bayside Harley-Davidson, 2211 Frederick Boulevard, 397-5550, www.harleybay.com.
SMITHFIELD
10am - "Fort Huger Walking Tour". Take a one hour tour of this Confederate Civil War fort located on a bluff overlooking the James River. Fort Huger, 15080 Talcott Terrace, 357-0115, or email to jwilliams@isleofwight.net or visit www.historicisleofwight.com.
VIRGINIA BEACH
9:45am - "Spirits, Myths and Mysteries Tour". Three-hour Virginia Beach Historice Houses bus tour with stops at the Adam Thoroughgood House, Lynnhaven House and Old Coast Guard Station. Reservations required. Meet tour bus at 24th Street at Atlantic Avenue. 385-0300, www.virginiaaquarium.com. Adults: $12, Children 8 and older - $8.
10am – 2pm; "Mid-Atlantic Hermit Crab Challenge"; 491-7866. On the beach at 30th Street. Includes the Crustacean 500 race and Miss Curvaceous Crustacean Beauty Pageant. Trophies for friendliest crab, biggest crab, shyest crab, most athletic crab and more. 491-7866, www.beachStreetUSA.com. (Separate post on this event)
11am – "Swamp Stomp"; First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive, 412-2300. $5 parking fee.
1pm – "Seaside Creations"; make a seashell creature. First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive, 412-2300. $5 parking fee. Meet at the main boardwalk.
5:30pm - "Sunset Kayak Paddle", False Cape State Park, 4001 Sandpiper Road. Reservations at 426-7128.
6-9pm; Entertainment on the Plaza July 2012; The Next Measure – R & B Jazz. Town Center Fountain Plaza. For more information visit www.VaBeachTownCenter.com.
7pm – "KISS and Motley Crew", concert - Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach, 3550 Cellar Door Way, 800-745-3000, www.livenation.com.
7:30pm - "Murder Mystery Dinner Show: Murder in the Court!"; Mystery Dinner Playhouse at DoubleTree Hotel, 1900 Pavilion Drive. 888-471-4802, www.mysterydinner.com. Ongoing.
8pm - "Gypsy" performance. Little Theatre of Virginia Beach, 550 Barberton Drive. 428-9233 or visit www.ltvg.com. Tickets: $5-$17. Ongoing
8:30pm – "Night Hike"; First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive, 412-2300. $5 parking fee.
WILLIAMSBURG
7pm - Performance of "The Beloved Woman", Bassett Hall, Colonial Williamsburg. Relive a time in the American Revolution. See the events that lead Cherokee headman Attakullakulla and his influential niece, Nanyehi, to Williamsburg to broker peace with the Virginian and Patrick Henry. After the performance, guests are encouraged to join the Eastern Bande of Cherokee's Warriors of Ani Kituhwa as they share stories and dances from the Cherokee People. Tickets are $18 and are available at all Colonial Williamsburg ticket locations. For more information call 800-447-8679 or visit www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/cherokee.
7:30pm – "Murder Mystery Dinner Show: Death by Disco"; Mystery Dinner Playhouse at Clarion Inn and Suites, 5351 Richmond Road. 888-471-4802, www.mysterydinner.com. Ongoing
NORFOLK
9am-7pm; "Opsail 2012: Voyage of Discovery", visit a replica of the USS Constitution and PiratesCove. Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, 828-6393 or visit www.opsail2012virginia.com
Noon-5pm; "Cities of Light" exhibit. Chrysler Museum of Art, 664-6200.
3pm and 7pm; "American Rover Narrated Harbor Tour", Waterside Festival Marketplace, 333 Waterside Drive, 627-7245
7-9pm; "Big Bands on the Bay Music Series" - Along the Chesapeake Bay, Ocean View Beach Park, 100 West Ocean Park Avenue. 441-2345 or www.festevents.org.
VIRGINIA BEACH
9am - "Welcome to Wash Woods History Tour" - Scenic tram ride through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park to the site of the historic Wash Woods community. False Cape State Park, 4001 Sandpiper Road. 426-7128.x
11:30am – "Sailing Dangerous Waters"; First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive, 412-2300. $5 parking fee.
1pm – "Wilderness Survival School"; First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive, 412-2300. $5 parking fee.
2:30pm - "Gypsy" performance. Little Theatre of Virginia Beach, 550 Barberton Drive. 428-9233 or visit www.ltvg.com. Tickets: $5-$17. Ongoing
3pm – "What's in the Nets"; First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive, 412-2300. $5 parking fee.
6pm - "Maze" featuring Frankie Beverly, Patti LaBelle, the O'Jays, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Tank. Farm Bureau Live, 3550 Cellar Door Way. Tickets start at $29.75. www.livenation.com.
7:30pm - Entertainment on the Plaza July 2012; Movie Night on the Green – "Up". For more information visit www.VaBeachTownCenter.com.
Monday, July 23 VIRGINIA BEACH
10-11am, "Feeling on Monday Morning" – experience the various textures of seashells and animal artifacts on a sensory touch table. False Cape State Park, 4001 Sandpiper Road. For more information visit www.dcr.virginia.gov.
1pm – "Seaside Creations"; make a seashell creature. First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive, 412-2300. $5 parking fee. Meet at the main boardwalk.
5-6pm, "Bike Exploration", enjoy a scenic bike route to the Wildlife Viewing Window. Learn about migratory waterfowl, shorebirds and other animals. Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 4005 Sandpiper Road. Call to register. 301-7329. www.fws.gov/backbay.
Tuesday, July 24 VIRGINIA BEACH
9am-1pm; "Biology Adventure"; for ages 6-12. Call to register for a session. Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 4005 Sandpiper Road. 301-7329 ext. 152 or www.fws.gov/backbay.
2pm – "Life in the Civil War" program, First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive, Parking fee $4, 412-2300.
Wednesday, July 25 VIRGINIA BEACH
10am – "Turtle Talk"; learn about sea and common freshwater turtles. Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 4005 Sandpiper Road, 301-7329 ext. 152, www.fws.gov/backbay.
11am – "Bald Cypress Hike", First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive, $4 parking fee. 412-2300. Meet at the Trail Center for this one-mile guided hike.
11:30am - "Vans Warped Tour"; Farm Bureau Live, 3550 Cellar Door Way. More information www.vanswarpedtour.com. $33.75.
Noon-4pm; "Upper Wolfsnare Tours"; visit the house and grounds of a Georgian style 1759 white brick house. Upper Wolfsnare, 2040 Potters Road; $3-$5; 491-3490; www.virginiabeachhistory.org/upperwolfsnarehouse.htm.
5-9pm; Entertainment on the Plaza July 2012; Y-Not Wednesdays? - Lloyd Dobler Effect – Sandler Center Plaza. For more information visit www.VaBeachTownCenter.com.
Thursday, July 26 VIRGINIA BEACH
5-6pm, "Bike Exploration", enjoy a scenic bike route to the Wildlife Viewing Window. Learn about migratory waterfowl, shorebirds and other animals. Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 4005 Sandpiper Road. Call to register. 301-7329. www.fws.gov/backbay.
7pm – "Toby Keith with Brantley Gilbert and Thomas Rhett", concert. Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach, 3550 Cellar Door Way, 757-368-3000, www.livenation.com.
This is a short list of events coming up in our area. As the event gets closer, the details will be included in one of the daily "Things to Do" posts.
Friday July 27
"Footloose" the musical - Norfolk
Outdoor movie, "Hud" - Norfolk
Entertainment on the Plaza outdoor music series - Virginia Beach
Mystery dinnery theater - Virginia Beach
Oceanfront summer concert series - Virginia Beach
Mystery dinner theater - Williamsburg
Saturday, July 28
"Footloose" the musical - Norfolk
Entertainment on the Plaza outdoor music series - Virginia Beach
Rock concert - "Nickelback with Bush and My Darkest Days" - Virginia Beach
Mystery dinner theater - Virginia Beach
Mystery dinner theater - Williamsburg
Sunday, July 29
"Footloose" the musical - Norfolk
Concert - Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson - Portsmouth
Movie Night on the Green - Virginia Beach Town Center
Monday, July 30
Jim Gaffigan "The American Tour" - Norfolk
Friday, August 3
Oceanfront summer concert - Virginia Beach
Saturday, August 4
"Blue Crab Festival" - Chesapeaker
Friday, August 10
Outdoor movie - Norfolk
Summer concert - Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Saturday, August 11
"Hampton Cup Regatta" - Hampton
"CaribFest" festival - Norfolk
Sunday, August 12
"Hampton Cup Regatta" - Hampton
Saturday August 18
"Ethan Bortnick summer concert" - Virginia Beach
Wednesday, August 22
"Duran Duran" concert - Portsmouth
Outdoor film classic - Norfolk
HAMPTON
7pm - "Music by the Bay"; Summer concert series featuring U.S. Fleet Forces Show Band. Continental Park, Fort Monroe. 251-2754, www.fmauthority.com.
NEWPORT NEWS
6-10pm; "Thursdays by the Lake: Slapwater" summer concert series featuring high energy, good time dance music with party bands, food and drink vendors. The Mariners' Museum, 100 Museum Drive. 591-7716, www.marinersmuseum.org.
NORFOLK
9am-7pm; "Opsail 2012: Voyage of Discovery", visit a replica of the USS Constitution and PiratesCove. Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, 828-6393 or visit www.opsail2012virginia.com
10am-9pm - "Lionel Model Trains" featuring a 40 x 60 foot operating train layout. Norfolk Marriott Waterside, 235 E Main Street, 664-6620 Ext. 616; www.lionelcollectors.org.
11am, 2pm and 5:30pm; "Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises", two-hour tour. Nauticus, 1 Waterside Drive, 627-7406
11:30am and 3pm; "American Rover Narrated Harbor Tour", Waterside Festival Marketplace, 333 Waterside Drive, 627-7245.
2pm - "Magician John Kingry", interactive show filled with illusions, animals and more. Janaf Branch Library, 124 Janaf Shopping Center, 441-5660, www.npl.va.us.
VIRGINIA BEACH
5:30pm - "Sunset Kayak Paddle"; explore Back Bay and its marshes by kayak. False Cape State Park, 4001 Sandpiper Road. Reservations at 426-7128.
5-6pm, "Bike Exploration", enjoy a scenic bike route to the Wildlife Viewing Window. Learn about migratory waterfowl, shorebirds and other animals. Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 4005 Sandpiper Road. Call to register. 301-7329. www.fws.gov/backbay.
7pm – "Toby Keith with Brantley Gilbert and Thomas Rhett", concert. Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach, 3550 Cellar Door Way, 757-368-3000, www.livenation.com.
7:15pm - "Till Death Do Us Part, Tanya and Tucker's Big Ole Country Wedding"; Angelo's Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, 3420 Atlantic Avenue. www.maverickmurdermystery.com, 587-3883. Ongoing.
8:30pm - "Moonlight Movie". Relax and enjoy the bay breeze at the park's amphitheater as you learn about the amazing creatures of the world. First Landing State Park 2500 Shore Drive, 412-2300, $4 parking fee.
YORKTOWN
10-30am and 1:30pm - "Children in Nature", 1-hour event for children ages 6-12 featuring hands on activities and a short outdoor walking tour. Colonial National Park, 1000 Colonial Parkway, 898-2410.
CHESAPEAKE
6pm - "Sunset Paddle" - guided paddle tour. Northwest River Park, 1733 Indian Creek Road. Reservations at 421-7151.
7pm - "Night of the Living Dead" featuring zombie tag, zombie makeup, a zombie move and other zombie fun. For ages 12-18. Chesapeake Central Library, 298 Cedar Road. Reservations required. 410-7100 or www.infopeake.org.
NORFOLK
9am-7pm; "Opsail 2012: Voyage of Discovery", visit a replica of the USS Constitution and PiratesCove. Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, 828-6393 or visit www.opsail2012virginia.com
10am-9pm - "Lionel Model Trains" featuring a 40 x 60 foot operating train layout. Norfolk Marriott Waterside, 235 E Main Street, 664-6620 Ext. 616; www.lionelcollectors.org.
11am, 2pm and 5:30pm; "Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises", two-hour tour. Nauticus, 1 Waterside Drive, 627-7406
11:30am and 3pm; "American Rover Narrated Harbor Tour", Waterside Festival Marketplace, 333 Waterside Drive, 627-7245
5-9pm - "AT&T Finale Fridays!" 80's music concert featuring Mike Reno; Town Point Park. FREE EVENT. Information at www.festevents.org.
7pm – "Footloose" the musical, presented by the Hurrah Players. TCC Roper Center, 340 Granby Street, 627-5437, www.hurrahplayers.com.
7pm - "Norfolk Comedy Festival" - The Sketch and Improv Showcase; Generic Theater, below Chrysler Hall, 215 St Paul's Blvd. Tickets $15 per show, $25 per night or $40 for a 2-day 'Laugh Pass. More information www.norfolkcomedyfestival.com.
8:30pm – Classic film "Hud" on the grounds of the Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Gate opens at 6pm, snacks will be sold. Museum members FREE, non-members $5. 7637 N. Shore Road; 423-2052, www.thehermitagemuseum.org.
9-10:30pm - "Garden Stars Friday" - join the Back Bay Astonomers as they tour the solar system. Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Road. 441-5830, www.nbgs.org. Cost: $14 - $20.
10pm - "Norfolk Comedy Festival" - The Stand-up Comedy Showcase, Generic Theater, below Chrysler Hall, 215 St Paul's Blvd. Tickets $15 per show, $25 per night or $40 for a 2-day 'Laugh Pass. More information www.norfolkcomedyfestival.com.
PORTSMOUTH
9am-5pm; "Curious George exhibit"; explore familitar buildings and locales from the book series and PBS TV show. The exhibit from the Minnesota Children's Museum presents concepts in science, math and engineering at the Children's Museum of Virginia, 221 High Street. $10 for ages 2-17, $11 for adults; free for ages 2 and under. For more information www.childrensmuseumva.com.
VIRGINIA BEACH
8am - "Inaugural Family Cheer Run/Walk", Mount Trashmore Park, 310 Edwin Drive, 228-6234, www.twcsf.org.
9am-1pm; "Biology Adventure"; for ages 6-12. Call to register for a session. Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 4005 Sandpiper Road. 301-7329 ext. 152 or www.fws.gov/backbay.
2pm - "Beach Safari" - take a closer look at what lives on the Chesapeake Bay shore. Meet at the Main Boardwalk, First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive, 412-2300. $4 parking fee.
5:30pm - "Sunset Kayak Paddle"; explore Back Bay and its marshes by kayak. False Cape State Park, 4001 Sandpiper Road. Reservations at 426-7128.
6pm - "Crabbing" - catch and release program. First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive, 412-2300.
6-9pm; Entertainment on the Plaza July 2012; Gina Dalmas – Country music. Town Center Fountain Plaza. For more information visit www.VaBeachTownCenter.com.
7pm - "Leapfrog Geography Relay" - interactive event designed to help children develop map skills by learning the geography of the United States. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 4485 Virginia Beach Blvd. 671-2331.
7:15pm - "Till Death Do Us Part, Tanya and Tucker's Big Ole Country Wedding"; Angelo's Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, 3420 Atlantic Avenue. www.maverickmurdermystery.com, 587-3883. Ongoing.
7:30pm - "Murder Mystery Dinner Show: Murder in the Court!"; Mystery Dinner Playhouse at DoubleTree Hotel, 1900 Pavilion Drive. 888-471-4802, www.mysterydinner.com. Ongoing.
8pm - "17th Street Park's Free Summer Concert Series", 491-7866, www.BeachStreetUSA.com. Dave Matthews Tribute Band. 17th Street park at the Oceanfront.
8pm - "Gypsy" performance, Little Theatre of Virginia Beach, 550 Barberton Drive. $17 with discounts available. 428-9233, www.ltvb.com.
8:30pm - "Campfire" - illuminated and illustrated night time outdoor life with stories, activities, and s'mores. First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive, 412-2300. $4 parking fee.
7:30pm – "Murder Mystery Dinner Show: Death by Disco"; Mystery Dinner Playhouse at Clarion Inn and Suites, 5351 Richmond Road. 888-471-4802, www.mysterydinner.com. Ongoing
YORKTOWN
10-30am and 1:30pm - "Children in Nature", 1-hour event for children ages 6-12 featuring hands on activities and a short outdoor walking tour. Colonial National Park, 1000 Colonial Parkway, 898-2410.
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Mid-Atlantic Hermit Crab Challenge
