Fun Fridays on the Square, featuring children’s games, activities and more. 10:30 a.m. Friday at City Square Plaza, 412 N. Boundary St., Williamsburg. Free. For more information, visit wrl.org.

Thank Goodness It’s Ocean View featuring The Tiki Bar Band, community barbecue and more. 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at Ocean View Beach Park, Norfolk. For more info, visit oceanviewbeachpark.org.

Groovin’ by the Bay, a summer concert series, featuring J & the Band. 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Mill Point Park, 100 Eaton St., Hampton. Free. For more information including the series lineup, visit visithampton.com.

Train and REO Speedwagon bring their “Summer Road Trip” tour to Virginia Beach. Opening the show will be Yacht Rock Revue. 6:25 p.m. July 31 at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, 3550 Cellar Door Way. Tickets start at $48.65. To buy online, visit livenation.com.

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again].” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays Aug. 9 through Aug. 25 at Little Theatre of Norfolk, 801 Claremont Ave. Tickets: $18, advance; $20 at the door. For more info, visit ltnonline.org.

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Movies in July featuring “Trolls: Band Together.” 8:30 p.m. Friday at Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth. Free. For more information, including inclement weather updates, visit pavilionconcerts.com.

Creed brings their “Summer of ’99” tour to Virginia Beach. 3 Doors Down, Finger Eleven to open. 7 p.m. Saturday at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, 3550 Cellar Door Way. Tickets are limited; visit livenation.com.

Kentucky rock band Black Stone Cherry to make a stop in Norfolk. Florida metal band Nonpoint will open the show. 7:30 p.m. Sunday at The NorVa, 317 Monticello Ave. Tickets start at $40. To buy online, visit thenorva.com.

Norfolk Tides baseball takes on the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at home in the final match-up game. 4:05 p.m. Sunday at Harbor Park, 150 Park Ave., Norfolk. Tickets start at $11. For more information, including the Princess Night promotion, visit milb.com/norfolk.

New Kids on the Block with Paula Abdul, DJ Jazzy Jeff. 7 p.m. Aug. 1 at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, 3550 Cellar Door Way, Virginia Beach. Tickets start at $41.75. To buy online, visit livenation.com.

Portsmouth native Missy Elliott is coming home with her “Out of this World” tour and bringing along a few friends, including Ciara, Busta Rhymes. 7 p.m. Aug. 2 at Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Drive. For ticket availability, visit ticketmaster.com. For concert information, visit hamptoncoliseum.org.

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“Kinky Boots,” featuring music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, is based on the book by Harvey Fierstein about a shoe factory that gets a boost from an unlikely partner. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Friday through Aug. 11 at Little Theatre of Virginia Beach, 550 Barberton Drive. For ticket price and availability, visit ltvb.com.

The 23rd annual Latino Music Festival returns to Norfolk. 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday at Town Point Park, Waterside Drive. Free. For the main stage entertainment lineup, visit festevents.org.

Wave Fest featuring Sexxy Red, Mariah the Scientist, others. 5 p.m. Sunday at Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth. Tickets start at $81. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com. For a complete festival lineup, visit pavilionconcerts.com.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra Concert in the Park presents “Where Wishes Come True: A Night of Enchanted Melodies.” Park will open at 6 p.m. Sunday for pre-concert picnics. Concert starts at 8:30 at Town Point Park, Waterside Drive, Norfolk. Free. For more info, visit festevents.org.

Double the Candlelight concert fun July 24 at the Z. “The Best of Hans Zimmer,” 6:30 p.m., and “A Tribute to Taylor Swift,” 8:45 p.m., at Zeiders American Dream Theater, 4509 Commerce St., Virginia Beach. Tickets for each one-hour performance start at $36. To buy online, visit feverup.com.

Six-time Grammy Award winner Dionne Warwick will bring some of her 100 chart-toppers to Virginia Beach. 7:30 p.m. July 25 at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St. Tickets start at $49.50. To buy online, visit sandlercenter.org.

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Two nights of Wobble Coliseum III, presented by Ganja White Night. 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Drive. Tickets start at $59.50 for a single day, $99 for both days. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com. For important show information including lineup, visit hamptoncoliseum.org.

Second Friday: Party on Market Street, presented by the Onancock Business and Civic Association. Featuring music by Boy Wells and the Cape Crusaders, others. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at 33 Market St., Onancock. For more information, visit onancock.org.

Norfolk’s sixth annual Taco Festival returns, featuring more than 75 varieties of tacos. 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Waterside District, 333 Waterside Drive. Tickets start at $9.99. For more information, visit visitnorfolk.com/event/norfolk-taco-festival.

Groovin’ by the Bay summer concert series, featuring Motown and soul dance tunes with the TFC Band. 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Mill Point Park, 100 Eaton St., Hampton. Free. For more information, including the series lineup, visit visithampton.com.

Beach Blanket Movie Festival: Jurassic Experience will feature five dino-themed movies. 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 16-20 on the beach at 29th Street, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Free. For the lineup, visit beacheventsvb.com.

Rap trio Bell Biv DeVoe will bring their late-1980s sound to Norfolk. R&B group One Twelve will open the show. 7:30 p.m. July 18 at Chartway Arena, 4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. Tickets start at $34. To buy online, visit chartwayarena.com.

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The Immersive Experience has returned, but this time with Beyond Monet and Beyond Van Gogh. Dates/times through Sept. 5 at Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St. Tickets start at $34.99. Combo tickets are also available. For more information, visit beyondmonet.com/city/virginia-beach/.

Fun Fridays on the Square, featuring children’s games and activities. 10:30 a.m. Friday at City Square Plaza, next to the public library, 412 N. Boundary St., Williamsburg. The event is free. For more information, visit wrl.org/events/.

Ocean View Beach Party, featuring music by Tidewater Drive. 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ocean View Beach Park, 100 W. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk. The event is free. For more information, visit oceanviewbeachpark.org.

Big Bands on the Bay, featuring The Top Hats Orchestra. 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Ocean View Beach Park, 100 W. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk. Free. For more info, visit oceanviewbeachpark.org.

Tappahannock, Virginia, native and rapper Chris Brown will bring his “11:11” tour to Hampton. Opening the show will be Muni Long and Maeta. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Drive. Tickets start at $99.50. For ticket availability, visit ticketmaster.com. For show info, visit hamptoncoliseum.org.

The Symphony by the Sea summer series kicks off with “Symphonic Summer Games,” featuring Virginia Symphony Orchestra and conductor Morihiko Nakahara. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at 31st Street Park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Free; VIP membership options available. For more info, visit neptunefestival.com.

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Shore Thing Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show, also featuring music by Wonderland performing tunes from the ’70s to 2000s. 6 p.m. Friday with fireworks at 9:30 at Ocean View Beach Park, 100 W. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk. For more information, visit oceanviewbeachpark.org.

Two days of Latin music with La Fiesta. The festival takes place at 24th Street park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Friday’s lineup, which starts at 5:30 p.m., is free; Saturday’s concert starts at 3 p.m. (tickets required). For information and availability, visit beacheventsvb.com.

Hampton Jazz and Music Festival returns, featuring three days of live entertainment. 7:30 p.m. Friday (KEM, Ledisi); 7 p.m. Saturday (Boyz II Men, Coco Jones); and 2 p.m. Sunday (Jon Batiste, Brian Culbertson) at Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Drive. Tickets start at $95. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com. For a complete lineup, visit hamptonjazzfestival.com.

Celebrate Freedom, featuring a performance by Copeland Queen School of the Arts and concerts by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band Wind Ensemble and the Red Stapler Duo. Live entertainment starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3; fireworks, 9:30 p.m. at Chesapeake City Park, 900 City Park Drive. The event is free; $5 for on-site parking. For more information, visit cityofchesapeake.net/prt.

Totally Tribute Music Fest, featuring the music of Taylor Swift to Ozzy Osbourne with plenty of genres in between. 8 p.m. daily July 5 through 7 at 17th and 24th Street parks, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. For an event schedule, visit beacheventsvb.com.

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Virginia Arts Festival presents Williamsburg Live. Friday through Sunday on the lawn of the Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. All shows start at 5:30 p.m. The Beach Boys (Friday), Tower of Power (Saturday) and Laufey (Sunday; sold out). Tickets start at $25. For availability, including VIP options, visit vafest.org.

“Luther ReLives,” a tribute featuring William “Smooth” Wardlaw as the voice of Luther Vandross. 7 p.m. Saturday at Attucks Theatre, 1010 Church St., Norfolk. Tickets start at $35. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com. For additional show info, visit sevenvenues.com.

The Jacksons, featuring Tito, Marlon and Jackie celebrating 50 years of music. 8 p.m. Saturday at Rivers Casino, 3630 Victory Blvd., Portsmouth. Tickets start at $59. To buy online or for age requirements, visit riverscasino.com.

Pop trio AJR brings their “Maybe Man” tour to Norfolk. The Met brothers — Adam, Jack and Ryan — got their start by performing on the streets of New York City, where they grew up. 7 p.m. Sunday at Scope arena, 201 E. Brambleton Ave. Tickets start at $46.50. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com.

The Outlaw Music Festival will feature Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, 3550 Cellar Door Way, Virginia Beach. Tickets start at $54.35. To buy online or for upgrade options, visit livenation.com.

The Australian Pink Floyd Show will perform some of Pink Floyd’s greatest hits. 8 p.m. Friday, June 28, at Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth. Tickets start at $29.50. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com. For show info, visit pavilionconcerts.com.

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Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Virginia Arts Festival present mandolinist, singer, songwriter and composer Chris Thile. Thursday at Chrysler Hall, 215 St. Paul’s Blvd., Norfolk; Friday at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St., Virginia Beach; and Saturday at Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $18.75. To buy online, visit virginiasymphony.org.

Cirque du Soleil presents OVO, a colorful ecosystem featuring energy and movement in the life of insects. 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday; and 1 p.m. Sunday at Scope arena, 201 E. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk. Tickets start at $59. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com.

Country superstar duo Brooks and Dunn bring their “Reboot” tour to Virginia Beach. David Lee Murphy, Ernest will open the show. 7 p.m. Friday at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, 3550 Cellar Door Way. Tickets start at $48.65. To buy online or for upgrade options, visit livenation.com.

The Big Bounce America offers three hours of fun daily Friday through Sunday at Virginia Beach Sportsplex, 2044 Landstown Centre Way. Session tickets start at $22, toddler; $38, junior and bigger kid; and $48, adult. To buy tickets online and reserve session time, visit thebigbounceamerica.com.

Virginia Arts Festival presents Williamsburg Live. June 21 through 23 on the lawn of the Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. All shows start at 5:30 p.m.: the Beach Boys (next Friday), Tower of Power (next Saturday) and Laufey (next Sunday; sold out). For ticket availability, including VIP options, visit vafest.org.

Chris Kirkpatrick of ‘N Sync hosts the Pop 2000 tour featuring performances by O’Town, BBMak, LFO and Ryan Cabrera. 8 p.m. June 21 at Rivers Casino, 3630 Victory Blvd., Portsmouth. Tickets start at $19. To buy online or for age requirement, visit riverscasino.com.

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Virginia Arts Festival presents Emmy-nominated singer, songwriter and composer Ben Folds. Folds will bring his “Paper Airplane Request” tour to Virginia Beach. Lindsey Kraft will open the show. 7:30 p.m. Friday at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St. Tickets start at $41.25. To buy online, visit vafest.org.

Enjoy two days of food, fun and live entertainment at the 45th annual Seawall Music Festival this weekend. 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and 2 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, featuring children’s activities from 2 to 6 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. High Street Landing, Portsmouth. For the lineup, visit portsmouthparks.com. For more information, call 757-393-8481.

Three days of music and beverages begin when Coastal Virginia Bluegrass and Brew Festival comes to Hampton. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday at The American Theatre, 125 E. Mellen St. Tickets start at $35. To buy online or to see the lineup, visit hamptonarts.net.

Postponed: Wave Fest, featuring Sexxy Red, Mariah the Scientist and others, scheduled for Sunday at Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, Portsmouth. The new date is July 21. Tickets start at $56. For more information, visit pavilionconcerts.com.

Ynot Wednesdays, free weekly concert series, kicks off from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 12; through Aug. 28 at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St., Virginia Beach. For the series lineup, visit sandlercenter.org.

Emmy Award-winning actor, writer and comedian Craig Ferguson brings his “Fancy Rascal” tour to Norfolk. 8 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at The NorVa, 317 Monticello Ave. For ticket availability, visit thenorva.com.

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Grammy Award winner and blues vocalist and guitarist Keb’ Mo’ will bring a little bit of Nashville and a whole lot of Compton to Virginia Beach. Phillip-Michael Scales will open the show. 8 p.m. Friday at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St. Tickets start at $49.50. To buy online, visit sandlercenter.org.

Virginia Arts Festival presents singer, songwriter and actor Storm Large. 7:30 p.m. Friday at Perry Pavilion, 451 Bank St., Norfolk. Tickets start at $25. For availability and more information, including age recommendations, visit vafest.org.

Pretty Lights brings its electronic dance music sound to Hampton for two nights. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Drive. Two-day tickets start at $129. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit hamptoncoliseum.org.

The play “Peter and the Starcatcher,” presented by Williamsburg Players, offers a backstory for the characters of “Peter Pan.” May 31 through June 16: 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays at 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg. Tickets start at $22. For more information, visit williamsburgplayers.org. To buy tickets, call 757-229-0431.

Rapper 21 Savage brings his “American Dream” tour to Virginia Beach. J.I.D., Nardo Wick and 21 Lil Harold will open the show. 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, 3550 Cellar Door Way. Tickets start at $41.30. To buy online or to view upgrade options, visit livenation.com.

Virginia Arts Festival presents Grammy Award winner Joss Stone bringing her “Ellipsis” tour to Norfolk. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at Chrysler Hall, 215 St. Paul’s Blvd. Tickets start at $39. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit vafest.org.

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