Amy Poulter

“The Cathy Lewis Show" picks up where Lewis’ WHRO show left off in May. The podcast launched in June and will be weekly by mid-July.

Events calendars are packed with festivals, performances, memorials and block parties to celebrate. Cities throughout the region are recognizing the day and on Friday closing city offices, libraries and have put together weeklong events both virtual and in person.

Announced today, the Townebank Broadway at the Ferguson Center 2021-22 performance season includes five classic tales and family favorites, starting with “Waitress” as the season opener.

Starting Friday, Festevents will stream and share all the tall ship content you’re looking for, including historic photos, videos, and behind-the-scenes footage on its social media pages.

Susan Sandler’s debut documentary, “Julia Scotti: Funny That Way,” was released earlier this week on major streaming platforms. The film gives comedian Julia Scotti ("America’s Got Talent," "Funny Women of a Certain Age") total control of her narrative.

Hampton Roads Pride has organized in-person and virtual events to help the proud ones and their allies observe the occasion all month long.

Due to a pandemic that lingered too long, Norfolk will host the only large-scale Tattoo to take place in 2021.

Meet Eric Jacobsen, a 38-year-old cellist and conductor that makes a talent out of mixing classical canon and moving works by undiscovered composers. He begins his tenure on July 1.

Unable to tour in support of their album, Berries headed back to the drawing board for another EP. They’ll play songs from both at their first show in more than a year Saturday night.

The 25-minute album highlights his growth as an artist, wavering between styles and audible territories he’s yet to venture.

Beer and barbecue? You got it. Live music? Sure thing. An 8k walk/run? We’ve got the details on those, too.

The community, culture and art event kicks off at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the organization’s Norfolk park, located at 801 Church St.

“A Simple Romance,” inspired by and crafted from the poet’s storied sonnets, debuts at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach this weekend with in-person performances.

For their first public performances in more than a year, Ballet Virginia is coming back to the stage with a production that aims to capture all the raw emotions of the last 14 months.

Hosted by the Hope House Foundation, the 37th annual arts fest will be held virtually Saturday and Sunday via Facebook.

Chesapeake native singer Aundi Marie Moore will perform American classics at the Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News and Norfolk’s Chrysler Hall.

Partnering with the Virginia Arts Festival, The Concert Truck will put on four free outdoor concerts this week in Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

Broadway actor and dancer James T. Lane said his play, “Triple Threat,” is a universal story about getting through to the other side of life.

The Virginia Arts Festival announced that its annual 3-day music fest, Williamsburg Live, will return this summer after a COVID-induced hiatus.

Area arts organizations are more than ready to welcome fans back to their halls and stages, but similar to last year. Just expect the bulk of your live entertainment options to take place outdoors until fall rolls around.