Y’all, writing the Reasons took me longer this time around. Do you know what that means? There is an awesome weekend ahead…



Thursday

This weekend begins the 2015 Antique Automobile Club of American Eastern Division Spring Meet. Hundreds of beautifully restored cars from 28 states will be there. Among the cars at the event is one of the first cars in Norfolk, the 1909 Packard, owned by the family that built the Hermitage. Check out all of the events and plan your hot-rod weekend here.

7am: Up and at them for the 2015 Virginia Run for the Fallen. This event runs through Sunday. For more, click here.

6pm: Boobs are great things. They can actually feed a baby!!! See “The Milky Way,” a documentary about breastfeeding in the United States. Presented by CHKD, this event is free and open to the public. For more, click here.

6-9pm: West Elm Virginia Beach is launching a new pop-in shop carrying an exclusive collection of locally designed goods. Join them for their launch party. For more, click here.

Dine Out For Life to support AIDS service organizations. Check out participating restaurants here.

7:30pm: Tidewater Comicon will be at the premiere of “Avengers: Age of Ultron” in Virginia Beach. Enjoy photo ops with cosplayers, comic books, and prizes before you drool over Captain America … uh, I mean see the awesome movie! For more, click here.

8pm: See the original production of Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper” at Work Release. For more, click here.

9:30pm: Hey, man, let’s get psychedelic with Electric Love Machine (ELM), Galaxy Dynamite, and Imperial Blend at Pancho N Luigi’s. For more, click here.

Friday

10am: Friday kicks off the 3-day Bodacious Boardwalk Bazaar & Wine Festival at Fort Monroe. With over 200 vendors, artists, crafters, Virginia wineries, a beer garden, live music, food, and more, there is a little something for everyone. Plus, it is held at Fort Monroe – bonus! For more, click here.

4pm: Join Paradise Ocean Club in Hampton for their grand opening for the season. Slap Nations performs from 6:30-10:30. For more, click here.

4-9pm: O’Connor Brewing Company is debuting their Ironclad Series. For more, click here.

5-8:30pm: Head over to First Friday in Norfolk. This Friday’s event will be at the MacArthur Center Green and will feature Guava Jam Band. For more, click here.

5:30pm: Another cool event running through Sunday, the Virginia Arts Festival hosts Tangle at the Sandler Center Plaza in Virginia Beach. Free and open to the public, don’t miss this interactive experience.For more, click here.

6pm: Work Release offers entertainment and dinner, this Friday with Ladada, The Seeers, and Wyteshayds. For more, click here.

7pm: Help families dealing with pediatric cancer at the Roc Solid Foundation’s 2015 Night for the Fight at Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center. For more, click here.

8pm: Class is dismissed at the Push Comedy Theater, and this time it is personal. For more, click here.

9pm: One of my favorite local bands will be kicking up their heels at Mo & O’Malley’s Irish Pub. Have a pint (or two) with Glasgow Kiss! For more, click here.

9:30pm: If you missed the earlier Improv opportunity, catch Teachers Pet at the Push Comedy Theater. For more, click here.

Saturday

Saturday begins Chesapeake Restaurant Week. Check out the participants here.

8am-3:30pm: It is Big Brew Day at HomebrewUSA in Norfolk. This is a family friendly brew party in the parking lot in front of the store. For more, click here.

9am: Head to Portsmouth for the Cradock Spring Festival for a street fest (58 Afton Pkwy). For more, click here.

9am: Enjoy the Olde Towne Farmer’s Market until 1pm in P-town. For more, click here.

9am-12pm: If you’re in Norfolk and looking for a Farmer’s Market, the St. Paul’s Downtown Farm Market begins this Saturday. For more, click here.

9am-1pm: And, if you are looking for a market in Suffolk, the Suffolk Farmers’ Market also begins their season this Saturday. For more, click here.

9am: Murphy’s Virginia Beach is hosting an all-day Kentucky Derby party. Dust off that hat for a contest and enjoy some drink specials. For more, click here.

9am-2pm: Portsmouth Soccer Club is hosting a craft show at the John Tyler Soccer Complex. For more, click here.

10am: Kite aficionados will want to head to the Oceanfront for the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival. Multiple kite-related events take place, but this one is fun to just relax in the sand and watch. For more, click here.

10am-5pm: It is free entrance weekend at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center. If you’ve never been, this is a great weekend to check it out. They are also open on Sunday 1-5pm. For more, click here.

10am-5pm: Princesses and Heroes will be out and about at Newport News Park at the Newport News Festival of Friends. For more, click here.

10am-8pm: What’s the best day in May? Mother’s Day? No, man, it is Free Comic Book Day at Local Heroes! Free comics, pizza, face painting, and more. Don’t miss this one. For more, click here.

11-6pm: It’s five o’clock somewhere, and that somewhere is at the 9th Annual Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival on both Saturday and Sunday. For more, click here.

12-8pm: AleWerks Brewing Company in Williamsburg wants to see your best hat at the Kentucky Derby Hat Contest. For more, click here.

12-2pm: It’s a block party at the Marketplace at Hilltop. Join retailers for free food samples, face painting, spin art, magic tricks and music. For more, click here.

1-6pm: If wine in Norfolk doesn’t sound good to you, how about beer in Virginia Beach? The Virginia Beach Town Center Craft Beer Festival offers over 50 craft beers from 25 different breweries. For more, click here.

7pm: Cindy Bradly will be at the Attucks Theatre. For more, click here.

7:30pm: Grab the kids and head to the Ntelos Wireless Pavilion for Family Movies on the Lawn. This weekend features (squirrel!) the touching adventure “UP”. For more, click here.

7:30pm: Don’t Drive Angry with Alba and Brad at the Push Comedy Theater. For more, click here.

8pm: Adults and kids alike will enjoy Disney Fantasia Live in Concert at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts. For more, click here.

9pm: Hear a unique form of rock n roll at Pancho N Luigi’s with Glass Pennies, Sun Abduction, Water Shark, and Old Baby. For more, click here.

9:30pm: Get your laughs at the Virgin Sketch Comedy Show at the Push. One of my dear friends will be graduating and I’ll be there to heckle. Join me! (And to my friend who would kill me if I mentioned her name: you can do it!) For more, click here.

10pm-1am: Fist in the Discourse with special guests Shake Your Baby will be at 80/20 Burger Bar (please note: this writer does not condone fist fighting nor shaking your baby, but does condone awesome music). For more, click here.

Sunday

10am-4pm: Village Days are back beginning this Sunday at the Riverview Village in Norfolk.



11am-12pm: Drop in for this free yoga class at the Plot in Norfolk. For more, click here.

11am-5pm: Makers Market will have over 20 local artists and crafters at the 21st Street Art Gallery. For more, click here.

12-3pm: Interested in paddleboarding? Surf and Adventure Company and Wahine Surf Club present Little Island Free Demo Day with Global Surf Industries. For more, click here.

12-5pm: Did you miss the Beer Festival on Saturday? Luckily, you have another opportunity! The Mariners’ Craft Beer Festival will feature 16 brewers and a “Cask-off” competition. Ticket prices include a day’s admission to the Mariners’ Museum. For more, click here.

12-6pm: Five Points Community “Mini” Market and Get Fresh Café will be at O’Connor Brewing Company for good food and great eats. For more, click here.

1-5pm: Don’t miss the Muscarelle’s Bluegrass, Beer, and barbeque in the ‘Burg. For more, click here.

2pm: Get In The Mood at the Harrison Opera House with this 1940s Big Band Musical Review. For more, click here.

2-5pm: Head to Smartmouth Beer for a fundraiser for d’Art Center. For more, click here.

2:30pm: Here’s another opportunity to catch Disney Fantasia Live in Concert. For more, click here.

5pm: Get your Cure with Light Machines: An exhibition of obsolete photography. For more, click here.

And for those who aren’t working for the weekends:

Martes, Cinco de Mayo

4-8pm: Cinco de Maibock bottle release at O’Connor Brewing Company. For more, click here.

5pm: Free show at City Center at Oyster Point with X Ambassadors. For more, click here.

5-8pm: Norfolk Festevents hosts Puppy de Mayo Yappy Hour. For more, click here.

5-8pm: Grab your Star Wars worthy weapons and your gold bikinis and head to Town Point Park for the 5th Annual Norfolk Lightsaber Battle. May the force be with you. For more, click here.

If you would like your event included in the Reasons, e-mail the information with the date of the event in the subject line to mermaidcitygal@gmail.com

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