The Rainbow Cactus has been bringing together people from all walks of life for over 20 years. Maybe part of the reason is that the bar staff is easy on the eyes?
Now in her third year on the Hampton Roads scene, Queen Mary (Robert Malkowksi) brings a more mature cabaret style to her show. Her one-women shows at Zeider’s American Dream Theater and ensemble performances at Drag Yourself to Brunch prove that she is indeed royalty. (Photo, IAMBMW Photography)
Voted last year’s Best Bartender, Matthew Elixson is now working the circuit as one of the area’s most requested disc jockeys. He’s worked The Wave, Pride 2016, Rainbow Cactus, weddings, parties, and the Pier Parties.
Often the first and only cinema in Coastal Virginia to show indie and art house films, the Naro Cinema has been an active supporter of the LGTBT community since 1977. The Naro Expanded Cinema next door also offers all the films you’ve never seen but wanted to, including the largest collection LGBTQ DVD rentals in the region.
Yeah, we miss the 80s. But The Deloreans bring it all back with their high energy show. Every member of the band gets a turn in the spotlight performing favorite 80s covers by the likes of Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, and Journey. And the costumes! It’s almost like an MTV video.
The Virginia Beach Funny Bone draws national stand up comedy acts to Coastal Virginia six nights a week. Many gay and LGBT-friendly acts like Wanda Sykes, Sampspn, Loni Love and Caroline Rhea haveĀ made a stop here.
The Virginia Ballet Theatre is Hampton Roadsā oldest professional ballet company and now a part of Todd Rosenlieb Dance,Ā the only full time professional dance company in Hampton Roads, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this year.
Celebrating its 38th season his year, Virginia Stage Company is Hampton Roads’ leadingĀ professional theatre company. The Company brings to the stage world premieres, new adaptations, family traditions, and magical collaborations at the Wells Theater in Norfolk.
In 1971, automotive heir, Walter P. Chrysler Jr. donated most of his extensive collection to theĀ then-named Norfolk Museum of Arts and Sciences. Today, the Chrysler Museum houses priceless permanent collections, hosts world-renowned traveling exhibits, and is one of Hampton Roads’ most valuable treasures.
Attracting thousands of visitors each June, Hampton Roads Pride has grown into Virginia’s largest pride festival, which includes the country’s only Pride Boat Parade, works-reneowned recoding artists, and Pride Eve block party.
Under the direction of JoAnn Falletta, the orchestra presents over 200 Classics, Pops and Family concerts in Norfolk, Newport News, Williamsburg and Virginia Beach. In addition, their educational and outreach programs touch the lives of more than 100,000 students and adults each season.
