All-you-can-eat crabs, cooking class, wine crawl and more: What’s happening in the Hampton Roads region

Rekaya Gibson, The Virginian-Pilot
·3 min read

Our picks for what’s happening in the Hampton Roads region:

All things Newport News

“Made in Newport News” takes place this weekend. It highlights products, people and businesses. Spend the evening eating food, listening to music and participating in family activities. Chill by the outdoor fountain after getting to know the city.

4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 12. City Center at Oyster Point, 701 Town Center Drive, Newport News. Visit http://bit.ly/3DBxJt1.

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Get to cracking

Carpool to the 5th annual Crab Crackin’ by Shore History, formerly the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society. The menu includes all-you-can-eat steamed blue crabs, clam chowder, sweet corn, barbecue, coleslaw, beer and wine. Groove to the sounds of Nature’s Child, a Virginia Beach reggae band.

4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 19. Ker Place, 69 Market Street, Onancock. 757-787-8012. Tickets $75. Visit http://shorehistory.org.

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Drink and eat for a cause

Enjoy a Brewtiful Day to benefit the mental health program at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. The festivities include beer, food and music.

4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 19. Smartmouth Brewing Pilot House, 313 32nd St., Virginia Beach. 757-624-3939. Tickets $50. Visit http://fb.me/e/11KzmdcfL.

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Crawl here

Don’t miss the Sealed with a “Twist” Virginia Beach Wine Crawl Hosted by The Vine Wine Club and Wine Crawl. Wine and dine at Cantina Laredo, filet and rosé at Ruth’s Chris Steak House and martini toast at Twist Martini. Cheers.

2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19. Town Center of Virginia Beach, 222 Central Park Ave., Virginia Beach. 804-357-3981. Tickets $135. Visit https://bit.ly/3OFlce4.

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‘Nansemond Indian Homecoming’

Take the family to the 35th Annual Nansemond Indian Pow Wow. It features food, music, dance and crafts. This free two-day event celebrates Native American culture. No alcohol, drugs or pets allowed.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 19 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 20. Mattanock Town, 1001 Pembroke Lane, Suffolk. 757-255-9317. Visit http://nansemond.gov/annual-pow-wow.

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Virtual cooking class

Fresh Market has partnered with New York Shuk to offer a virtual cooking class: A Middle Eastern Summer Feast. The menu consists of hummus with chicken shawarma, golden tahini with zucchini and herbs, roasted eggplant with matbucha and tahini, harissa romesco with roasted cauliflower, labane and pita chips and grilled tomatoes and marinated feta salad.

Starts at noon. Aug. 20. Free. Registration required for live class and recording. Visit http://bit.ly/3qm1uuB.

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Other events to explore

2000s Summer Barbecue: Noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 19. New Realm Brewing Co., 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. 757-302-8550. Visit https://bit.ly/3OgL1jw.

Mermaid Festival: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 20. Anderson’s and Sage Kitchen, 11250 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. 757-599-3510. Visit http://loveandersons.com/events.

Vegan seafood pop-up: Noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 20. Benchtop Brewing Co., 1129 Boissevain Ave., Norfolk. 757-321-9482. Presented by Oh My Cod Vegan Seafood Co. Visit https://fb.me/e/ghJIhAyQA.

Armenia Dinner Party: 6 p.m. Aug. 21. Waters Edge Winery, 6464 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. 757-904-3821. Tickets $99. Visit http://bit.ly/30xCgmj.

Rekaya Gibson, 757-295-8809, rekaya.gibson@virginiamedia.com; on Twitter, @gibsonrekaya