Events before it's time for back-to-school!

"Ynot Wednesdays?” Free Summer Concert Series: Nature’s Child

Aug 01, 2012 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts

Every Wednesday from June 6th through August 29th, join us on the Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza for a “Ynot Wednesdays?” Each week, there will be pizza, sandwiches, cold drinks & summer treats available for purchase, fresh produce from The Virginia Beach Farmers Market, games, and more.
This week catch Nature’s Child, one of the hottest reggae sensations on the east coast. The band specializes in rock, jazz, latin, blues, funk and of course reggae. The group performed at the 2011 Virginia Reggae Awards. For more about Nature’s Child and to see a complete “Ynot Wednesdays?” Series schedule, visit www.sandlercenter.org/ynotwednesdays

Happy Birthday Coast Guard

Aug 04, 2012 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum

In conjunction with the City's events, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and Lightship PORTSMOUTH are also celebrating the Coast Guard with a variety of family fun activities. Free admission.

Primrose Schools at Cahoon Commons - Open House "Fun Day"

Aug 04, 2012 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Primrose School at Cahoon Commons

Primrose Schools is an AdvancED Accredited Private Preschool in your community that offers early childhood education programs to families with children ages
6 weeks to 12 years-old. Visit our school to enjoy Tours, Food, Fun & Arts & Crafts! Please RSVP: 757.842.6589

Amazing Wonders VBS

Aug 05, 2012 - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Great Neck Baptist Church (across from Trantwood Elem.)

FREE and open to children ages 4 through grade 5 ( kids who have completed 5th grade this past Spring).

At Amazing Wonders Aviation, kids will take off each day from the Worship Rally Hangar at a vintage aviation airstrip and explore some of the world’s greatest natural wonders as they encounter an awesome God and His amazing power!

The journey continues as kids travel to:

Victoria Falls for Bible Study
Mission under the Northern Lights
Create Crafts at the Great Barrier Reef
Move to music at the Matterhorn
Recreation at the Grand Canyon
Snacks at the Paricutin Volcano

VBS at Great Neck Baptist is FREE and open to all kids — whether Great Neck Baptist is their church home or not.

Dream Little Dreamer Stage Performance Camp for kids!!

Aug 06, 2012 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dream Little Dreamer

Dream Little Dreamer YFC, (Your Favorite CEO) Alisha Brooks, is a songwriter best known for her hand in the career of Barbados born superstar Rihanna.

Alisha Brooks penned the 2005 kid-friendly smash hit “Pon De Replay”, which catapulted 17 yr old Rihanna into super stardom and marked just another childhood dream come true for Alisha Brooks.

During this week long camp, the kids will take on Dream Little Dreamer's indoor stage & gain confidence while learning performance techniques from our very own performance coaches.

This camp will teach new performers as well as those seasoned, the importance of stage etiquette, how to conquer their fears, & to truly connect with their audience.
Monday - Friday 9a-4p
Ages 8-18
Price: $225 Non-Members/$200 DLD Members
August 6-10

Duck Unplugged with Nitrograss

Aug 07, 2012 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Duck Amphitheater

"Duck Unplugged," a five-week long singer/songwriter series, returns for the 2012 season. This week, Nitrograss will be performing beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Duck Amphitheater. Gates are set to open at 5:30 p.m.