What’s happening around Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk and Norfolk

Virginia Beach

Street food festival

Come sample the area’s best restaurants and food trucks at the Virginia Beach Street Food Festival Aug. 12 and 13 at The Shack on 8th Street. The event features food items priced at $5 or less and tickets start at $6.99 for general admission. The festival will include live entertainment, axe throwing, mechanical bull riding, kids zone, a corn hole tournament, vendors, beer garden and crazy eating challenges. Go to eventbrite.com for tickets.

Krendl celebrates 25 years of magic

Krendl the magician is celebrating 25 years of magical productions at the Virginia Beach oceanfront with free live performances on the 24th Street stage at the beach. His shows will run July 30, 31 and on Aug. 2, 3, 6,7 and 8. Each performance offers a unique theme. Times are 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Flotsam & Jetsam Sale

The famous Westminster-Canterbury Flotsam & Jetsam Summer Sale runs from Thursday, Aug. 3 to Saturday, Aug. 5 at Bayside Presbyterian Church. This is the 38th year of the annual sale that features women’s designer fashions, vintage items, jewelry, men’s wear, china, linens, kitchenware, books, toys, games, electronics and accessories. Proceeds from the sale support the Westminster-Canterbury Foundation. For information, go to the sale hotline at 757-217-2355.

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Chesapeake

A revolutionary art show

Over 25 local artists will showcase their artworks representing the village of Great Bridge from revolutionary times to present day life along our waterways. The Southside Artists Association will hold the “Great Bridge Past & Present Art Show” at the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Museum on Aug. 2-13, during museum hours. Meet some of the artists on Aug. 5 and Aug. 12 to discuss their work and techniques from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information visit GBBattlefield.org.

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Norfolk

The Tiki Bar Band playing at Backyard BBQ

Listen to the sounds of The Tiki Bar Band at the Friday night themed after work Ocean View Beach Park party. The Backyard BBQ will be on Aug. 4, from 6- 9:30 p.m. and include blues and rock music, BBQ, craft beer and children’s activities. Ocean View Beach Park. festevents.org.

Bark in the Park

Enjoy the dog days of summer sitting by your furry friend at a baseball game. The Tides are hosting “Bark in the Park” on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Bring your four-legged baseball fan to Harbor Park and sit in a dog friendly section. Dog tickets are $5, and the proceeds are donated to charity.

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Suffolk

National Night Out

Say “No” to crime and strengthen your community bond on Suffolk’s National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the City Council Chamber at Suffolk City Hall, 442 West Washington St. Suffolk Mayor Michael D. Duman, City Manager Al Moor, Police Chief Alfred Chandler, and Fire Chief Michael Barakey will kick off the event. After the ceremony, tour groups in motorcade units will venture out across the city to visit the registered parties and enjoy the National Night Out events.

Solo pianist at summer music series

Christopher Kypros will play solo piano at the Jewish Museum & Cultural Center at the annual Zelma G. Riven Wonderful Summer Music Series on Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Kypros is an award-winning composer, choral conductor and musical director. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Go to jewishmuseumportsmouth.org for tickets and information.

Lee Belote, jlbelote@verizon.net