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6Free things to do
92New spots
93New stories

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This week in Virginia Beach

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 45 events, day by day →

Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Foundation Golf Tournament

Friday 11am · Red Wing Lake Golf Course

Red Drum Classic

Friday 4pm · Sand Bridge Beach

Friday 1-day Pottery Wheel Class

Friday 5:15pm · Enchanted Pottery Studios

Wild West Dance Party

Friday 8pm · Fred Astaire Dance Studios

Virginia Beach OceanHaunt Tour

Friday 8pm · The Boardwalk

New in Virginia Beach

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

King Neptune's Mini Golf

Entertainment

Glow-in-the-dark escape: King Neptune's Mini Golf is Hampton Roads' premier indoor blacklight 3D putt spot, a trippy 10 hole course that makes your short game look epic.

kingneptunesminigolf.com ↗

The Raleigh Room

Nightlife

Low-key luxe vibes: Whether you're in a martini mood, craving Champagne bubbles, or eyeing artisan cheeses to go with live piano, The Raleigh Room nails the classic southern social lounge vibe with craft cocktails, curated small plates, and an afternoon tea worth lingering over.

cavalierresortvb.com ↗

The Roads Bistro

Restaurants

Dinner with a soundtrack: Whether you're craving a low-key spot to unwind or a lively date-night scene, The Roads Bistro delivers good food, good drinks, and legit live tunes.

theroadsbistro.com ↗

Virginia Beach’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Virginia Beach’s best →

Most read in Virginia Beach

The five stories Virginia Beach readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Photos: 2026 East Coast Surfing Championship

    The 2026 East Coast Surfing Championship took place in Virginia Beach, Va.

    Full story at pilotonline.com ↗

  2. Order Up: Tautog’s serves up vintage Virginia Beach cottage vibes

    Tautog's, a seafood restaurant in Virginia Beach, serves only dinner in a 1926 house built by Agnes and Henry Winston, known as Winston's cottage.

    Full story at dailypress.com ↗

  3. Win a trip to see Texas music icon Willie Nelson at Farm Aid

    Texas music icon Willie Nelson is offering a chance to win a trip to Virginia Beach to see him perform at Farm Aid 2026.

    Full story at cw39.com ↗

  4. Virginia Beach restaurants debut new T-shirt design by iconic artist

    Virginia Beach restaurants, WRV and Chick’s Oyster Bar, have debuted a new T-shirt design by iconic artist Daniel O’Connor, known as “Danny O” from the 1980s series of cartoon characters that adorned the popular 17th Street Surf Shop T-shirts.

    Full story at pilotonline.com ↗

  5. Virginia Beach Super Girl Surf Festival

    The free Super Girl Surf Festival is set to take place in Virginia Beach on September 5 - 7 at the Virginia Beach OCEANFRONT.

    Full story at audacy.com ↗

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The rest of what BaseLocal keeps current for the city.

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