WHRO Events

Join us for a whimsical adventure at the 36th Annual Virginia Children’s Festival, presented by Sentara Health Plans, on Saturday, October 4th, at the enchanting Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront!

Watch Mr. Steve from PBS Kids perform on stage and visit the WHRO booth for games, activities, and prizes!

Crafted especially for little explorers aged 10 and younger, this magical festival brings to life more than 100 hands-on activities where imagination knows no bounds! Enjoy costumed characters that leap off the page, lively musical performances that will get you dancing, captivating dance lessons and a treasure trove of surprises just waiting to be discovered! Create unforgettable memories with your family in this playground of joy and wonder!

Children ages 1 and younger are free.

ROŪGE THEATER REINVENTED and ODU REP PRESENT The Great Filipino American Aswang Pageant

Navigate a world filled with fantastical creatures and heartwarming camaraderie while uncovering the true meaning of identity and self-discovery in "The Great Filipino American ASWANG Pageant". This groundbreaking production defies expectations as it weaves together mythology, camp, and high-stakes pageantry with music and scandal! This unique production is a collaboration between playwright, Kat Stevens; creative lead, Philip Odango; and ROŪGE: Theater Reinvented

October 9 | 7:30pm
As part of ODU Literary Festival

October 16 + 17 | 7:30pm
October 18 | 2:00pm

at University Theatre on the campus of Old Dominion University

David Sedaris, America’s best-selling humorist and social satirist, returns following the publication of his most recent book of short stories, "Happy Go Lucky," and his first-ever children’s book, "Pretty Ugly."

In his customary sartorial and humorous manner, David will make you laugh and think in equal measure with new, unpublished stories and commentary. The reading will accompany a book signing in the Diamonstein Concert Hall lobby.

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