The Norfolk Theatre Festival, presented by the Virginia Arts Festival, runs through the month. It includes plays, a musical and an illusionist show at venues throughout the city.

June is a month of celebrations for Juneteenth, the federal holiday on June 19 that commemorates when formerly enslaved Black people were freed

Harborfest is the country's longest-running maritime festival, highlighting the area's culture through music, military history and water activities. All free.

Opera legend Renée Fleming has toured the world to discuss how creativity and the arts should be used to treat medical and psychological conditions, including depression and PTSD.

The Vocal Jazz Summit is in its fifth year and is a learning and performance conference for jazz vocalists and fans. The event includes workshops, panel discussions and, of course, jam sessions.

Walker Babington, an artist and stunt actor, channels his fearlessness and concerns into fantastical folk art that invites exploration.

Victorian Station is more than 100 years old and has had many lives. It now hosts open-mic nights for musicians and listeners who want to enjoy music with minimal distractions.

A look back at how Hampton Roads’ queer athletic leagues made space for LGBTQ people in the mainstream.

Organizations such as the LGBT Life Center and Hampton Roads Pride have seen drops in funding and corporate support under the Trump administration. There's still a reason to celebrate, they say.