Fun to Do: Monster Jam weekend, John Mellencamp and more

Patty Jenkins, The Virginian-Pilot
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Looking for something to do during the next week? Here are just a few happenings in Hampton Roads.

It’s Monster Jam weekend, featuring big wheels and big fun as Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Megalodon and others take to the dirt. 7 p.m. Friday; 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday; and 1 p.m. Sunday at Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Drive. Tickets start at $15. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com. For pit party passes and information, visit hamptoncoliseum.org.

The 15th annual Taste of India will feature food, culture and shopping with live entertainment. 11 a.m. Saturday at Chartway Arena, 4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. Admission is free. For information, visit chartwayarena.com or toihr.com.

Earth and Arts Festival to feature artists, crafters, farmers, makers, growers and musicians. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday on Main Street in downtown Suffolk. For a complete list of vendors, visit suffolkartleague.com.

Veteran rocker and singer/songwriter John Mellencamp is in Norfolk for one night only as part of his “Live and in Person” tour. 8 p.m. Sunday at Chrysler Hall, 215 St. Paul’s Blvd. Tickets start at $45.50. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com.

“Dancing with the Stars” judge, dancer and choreographer Derek Hough brings his “Symphony of Dance” production to Virginia Beach. 7 p.m. Monday at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St. To check ticket availability, visit ticketmaster.com. For more info, visit sandlercenter.org.

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Legendary country group Alabama brings its “Close Enough to Perfect” and “Love in the First Degree” singles and many more classics to Norfolk. Opening the show will be icon Lee Greenwood (“God Bless the USA”). 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at Chartway Arena, 4320 Hampton Blvd. Tickets start at $39.75. To buy online, visit chartwayarena.com.

Events may change. Check before attending.

Patty Jenkins, patty.jenkins@pilotonline.com