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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK MARCH 1 – MARCH 7, 2018 PERFORMING ARTS
THE 4TH ANNUAL "LADIES IN RED" CONCERT & AWARD SHOW Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center March 3; 6 p.m. Myra Smith presents the 4th Annual My Sister's Keeper: Ladies in Red Concert and Award Show. The event will celebrate women in Hampton Roads who have made a positive impact on those around them. The event will begin with a red carpet reception at 6:00 PM and the on-stage performance will begin at 7:00. 2410 Wickham Avenue, 757-247-8950, www.downinggross.org.
DOKTOR KABOOM! LIVE WIRE: THE ELECTRICITY TOUR Ferguson Center for the Arts March 3; 3 p.m. Doktor Kaboom, an over-the-top German physicist, travels the world over, thrilling both adults and children with his scientific prowess. Join the “good Doktor” as he takes the audience on an educational tour of the fundamentals of electrical energy, full of increasingly spectacular, sidesplitting experiments designed to involve, excite, and entertain. This tour was co-commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and first presented at The Kennedy Center during the 2014-2015 season. Best for grades 3- 8 and family. 1 Avenue of the Arts, 757-594-8752, www.fergusoncenter.org.
FOREIGNER ON TOUR Ferguson Center for the Arts March 6; 7:30 p.m. With 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 75 million. Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems, including “Juke Box Hero,” “Feels Like the First Time,” “Urgent,” “Head Games,” “Hot Blooded,” “Cold As Ice,” “Dirty White Boy,” “Waiting for a Girl Like You,” and the worldwide No. 1 hit “I Want to Know What Love Is,” Foreigner continues to rock the charts almost 40 years into the game. 1 Avenue of the Arts, 757-594-8752, www.fergusoncenter.org.
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Peninsula Community Theatre March 2 and 3; 8 p.m.; March 4; 2:30 p.m. Celebrate storytelling with this rousing Calypso-flavored tale of one small girl who finds love in a world of prejudice. From the Tony Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Seussical, Ragtime), comes the Olivier Award-winning Once on This Island. This highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, garnered eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run, including Best Musical, Book and Score.10251 Warwick Blvd, 757-595-5728, www.pctlive.org. SPECIAL EVENTS AT NEWPORT NEWS ATTRACTIONS
ONE CITY MARATHON HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO Denbigh Community Center March 2; Noon – 7 p.m. and March 3; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Presented by Riverside Health System will feature over 30 different health, fitness, and apparel related vendors. All runners must pick up their bibs and race packets from the expo, and the expo is also free and open to the public. 15198 Warwick Boulevard, [email protected]
THE COMEBACK: HOW ORACLE TEAM USA WON THE 2013 AMERICA’S CUP The Mariners’ Museum and Park March 3; 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Maritime Connections lectures are free with Museum admission, but reserving a seat is suggested as seating is limited. 100 Museum Drive, 757-596-2222, www.marinersmuseum.org.
FAMILY FIT AND FUN DAY Brooks Crossing March 3; Noon - 3 p.m. Join us for Family Fit and Fun Day, and kick off One City Marathon weekend! Family Fit and Fun Day will feature free outdoor games, live music and more! This is a great way to get in the One City spirit and enjoy a free event with your family. 3101 Jefferson Avenue, [email protected]
ONE CITY MARATHON Newport News March 4; 7 a.m. Runners will take a tour of Newport News….marathon style! The journey begins in the stunning setting of Newport News Park and for the next 26.2 miles will include the very best that Newport News has to offer! The race will be followed by the One City, One Celebration at Victory Landing Park. www.onecitymarathon.com.
ONE CITY, ONE CELEBRATION Victory Landing Park March 4; 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy entertainment, food from Uno’s Pizzeria and Grill, interactive activities, and runner relaxation area featuring free runner massages, and post-race recovery area. 23rd Street and West Avenue, 757-926-1400, www.onecitymarathon.com.
SUNDAY FUNDAY Peninsula Fine Arts Center March 4; 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Join us for this fun day designed for our littlest art lovers and their families! Explore our galleries with kid-friendly panel copy, enjoy themed storytime with art activities and learn fun facts from gallery hosts. 101 Museum Drive, 757596-8175, www.pfac-va.org.
YOUTH ART MONTH EXHIBIT Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center Continuing through March 5 2410 Wickham Avenue, 757-247-8950, www.downinggross.org.
ARTS OF ASIA Peninsula Fine Arts Center Continuing through March 25 This exhibition combines photographs, sculpture, textiles and more to showcase the rich history and cultural diversity of the Continent of Asia – from China to India and beyond! 101 Museum Drive, 757-596-8175, www.pfac-va.org.
FREE ADMISSION WEEKEND Peninsula Fine Arts Center March 3 - 4 PFAC admission is free the first weekend of every month an exhibition is on display. 101 Museum Drive, 757-596-8175, www.pfac-va.org.
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF ARACHNIDS Virginia Living Museum Continuing through April 10 This is not your typical “bug” exhibit! Guests are invited to experience “creepy” animals in a fun, meaningful way. Cultural connections and answers to the question of “why are arachnids important to me” foster a new appreciation of these eight-legged marvels! Experience live arachnid displays, learn the importance of arachnids in music, literature and film, enjoy a live animal show for an up-close and personal meet and greet and more! 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, 757-595-1900, www.thevlm.org.
ARTINI – VIRGINIA MADE Peninsula Fine Arts Center (Boathouse Live) March 2; 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The PFAC board of advisors invites you to our 7th annual Artini at Boathouse Live. Area mixologists compete to create inspired libations using ingredients made in Virginia. Your votes choose the winner! 11800 Merchants Walk (757) 596-8175 www.boathouselive.com
RESTAURANTS AND CLUBS
COMEDY OPEN MIC JAZZ FRIDAY Cozzy’s Comedy Club The Train Station March 1; 9 p.m. March 2; 7 p.m. 9700 Warwick Boulevard 2295 Harbor Road (757) 595-2800 (757) 247-7512 www.cozzys.com www.thetrainstation757.com
UNITED SOULS BAND KRUNCH Manhattans Hoss’s Deli March 1; 9:30 p.m. March 2; 9:30 p.m. 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard 806 Old Oyster Point Road (757) 873-0555 (757) 596-9104 www.manhattansdeli.com www.hosssdeli.com
MYKAL ONE CITY MARATHON-AFTER Aromas PARTY March 2; 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tradition Brewing Co. 706 Town Center Drive March 4; 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. (757) 240-4650 700 Thimble Shoals Boulevard www.aromasworld.com (757) 592-9393 www.traditionbrewing.com KEVIN LEE Cozzy’s Comedy Club ERIC INSLEY March 2 and 3; 8 p.m. Hoss’s Deli 9700 Warwick Boulevard March 5; 8 p.m. (757) 595-2800 806 Old Oyster Point Road www.cozzys.com (757) 596-9104 www.hosssdeli.com CORY SMITH Boathouse Live MUSIC OPEN MIC March 3; 8p.m. Cozzy’s Comedy Club 11800 Merchants Walk, Suite 100 March 6; 7:30 p.m. (757) 534-7987 9700 Warwick Boulevard WWW.BOATHOUSELIVE.COM (757) 595-2800 www.cozzys.com JOSH BRANNON BAND Hoss’s Deli THE JANITORS March 3; 9:30 p.m. Hoss’s Deli 806 Old Oyster Point Road March 7; 9:30 p.m. (757) 596-9104 806 Old Oyster Point Road www.hosssdeli.com (757) 596-9104 www.hosssdeli.com ON THE VERGE FINE SWISS CHEESE SAMMY LEE Manhattans Manhattans March 3; 9:30 p.m. March 7; 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard (757) 873-0555 (757) 873-0555 www.manhattansdeli.com www.manhattansdeli.com
THE JUDY CHOPS OPEN MIC Tradition Brewing Co. Craft 60 March 3; 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. March 7; 10 p.m. 700 Thimble Shoals Boulevard 13361 Warwick Boulevard (757) 592-9393 (757) 988-0506 www.traditionbrewing.com www.craft60.com
SUNDAY FUNNIES Cozzy’s Comedy Club OPEN MIC March 4; 7 p.m. Aromas 9700 Warwick Boulevard March 7; 7 p.m. (757) 595-2800 706 Town Center Drive www.cozzys.com (757) 240-4650 www.aromasworld.com
TRIVIA NIGHT Tradition Brewing Co. March 7; 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. 700 Thimble Shoals Boulevard (757) 592-9393 www.traditionbrewing.com