Happy weekend, Virginia Beach! In today’s happening-today edition: Atlantic Park funding gap, Pharrell Williams’ free swim and surf program, and candlelight tribute to Fleetwood Mac + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Celebration at the shore: Virginia Beach marks Juneteenth today with a free Oceanfront festival at 24th Street Park, featuring jazz and R&B from Madz Johnson, Cali Jones, and headliner Keke Wyatt -- see the Juneteenth lineup.
Youth program makes waves: Pharrell Williams launched a free swim and surf program in Virginia Beach for ages 8 to 18, backed by Adidas and VIRGINIA, welcoming over 100 participants and emphasizing water safety -- see the swim program.
Financing gap grows: Virginia Beach’s Atlantic Park authority agreed to use up to $1.2 million from a tourism tax reserve to cover loan payments, and said continuing shortfalls could trigger real estate assessments -- check the Atlantic Park funding.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Treat yourself, VB: When the seafood craving hits this week, Blue Seafood & Spirits is the cozy, 60-seat, chef-owned spot locals trust for ultra-fresh plates, crisp local beers, and signature drinks. Start with the tempura fried shrimp, then let the crab cakes steal your evening... and probably tomorrow’s lunch plans.
Your quiet beach fix: When the city noise gets loud, trade it for maritime forest, sand trails, and a wild Atlantic shoreline at False Cape State Park. No private cars, so bring a bike or kayak, and enjoy that sweet feeling of escaping without actually leaving Virginia Beach.
Dial in your swing: Need a local golf fix that feels like a mini escape? Virginia Beach National Golf Club delivers a scenic 18-hole course designed by Pete Dye, with all-grass practice tees to actually groove the swing, and a traditional clubhouse vibe... perfect motivation to put that range time to work this week.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏃 Joggin for Frogmen 5K @ Military Aviation Museum | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Nothing beats a 5K that actually earns your post-run coffee. Joggin for Frogmen brings Virginia Beach out for a relaxed run that honors our Navy community, supports the Navy SEAL Foundation, and delivers salty air, steady miles, and zero guilt for that breakfast burrito.
🛒 Old Beach Farmers Market @ Old Beach Farmers Market | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Hit Old Beach Farmers Market for an outdoor browse, then let the blade wizards put an edge on those sad scissors, yard tools, and knives. It is farm finds, friendly faces, and sharper gear than your neighbor's banter, with a few select knives for sale.
🎭 5th Annual Buy Nothing Fair & Talent Show @ Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalists | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – If your garage is giving you side-eye, the 5th Annual Buy Nothing Fair says swap, not buy. Bring books, gadgets, tools, and plants, skip clothes and bedding, enjoy a talent showcase, catch a silent auction, and boost pantry, seed library, and Samaritan House.
🎨 Free Black Music & Art Celebration @ Attucks Theatre (Norfolk) | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Celebrate Juneteenth and Black Music Month with a free afternoon of live grooves, bold art, and good company. The highlight is a legendary conversation with MadSkillz, the Grammy-winning ringmaster who turns stories into soundtracks, and makes your streaming playlist look lazy.
🧚 Hand Build Lil Fairy Houses & Mushrooms @ Enchanted Pottery Studios | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 PM – Hand-building lil fairy houses and mushrooms is the low-stakes whimsy your plants, and frankly your soul, deserve. Craft doors, windows, and polka-dot caps for pots or reptile condos, then pop back to glaze after firing. Tools, clay, good company, and BYO sips included.
🌱 Adopt-a-Trail @ First Landing State Park | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – Trade your to-do list for some dirt-under-the-nails karma at First Landing. Meet at the gazebo by the boat ramp at the Narrows lot to spruce up Long Creek Trail, swap trail gossip, and call it exercise, community service, and therapy, all in one.
🕯 Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac @ Zeiders American Dream Theater | Sunday (6/21) at 8:45 PM – Whether you wore out Rumours on vinyl or discovered Dreams via TikTok, this candlelit tribute brings Fleetwood Mac to an awe-inspiring Virginia Beach spot. Expect strings, flickering glow, and goosebumps, plus just enough drama to make you text your ex, then think better. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Virginia Beach report Weather forecastToday — High: 84°F — Low: 72°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 86°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 1%
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