Fun to Do: Free events at the Oceanfront, Chesapeake Jubilee, dive into the paranormal 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.

Two free events are happening Friday and Saturday at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Virginia International PANFest starts at 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday at 24th Street stage. Beach Music Weekend starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday at 17th Street Park. For information on both events, including musical lineups, visit beacheventsvb.com.

Broadway in Norfolk presents “The Book of Mormon.” 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Chrysler Hall, 215 St. Paul’s Blvd. Tickets start at $50. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com. For more information, including a chance at the digital lottery, visit sevenvenues.com.

Mother’s Day celebration, featuring Donnie McClurkin, Tasha Cobbs-Leonard, Clark Sisters and Ricky Dillard; hosted by Jonathan Slocumb. 7 p.m. Saturday at Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Drive. Tickets start at $66.50. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com.

Virginia Stage Company presents “Lay It Down: The Music of the Everly Brothers,” featuring Ben Hope and Eric Scott Anthony. Various times through May 19 at the Wells Theatre, 108 E. Tazewell St., Norfolk. Tickets start at $15. To buy online, visit vastage.org.

“Ghosts: Do You Believe?” Hosted by paranormal expert Dustin Pari from “Ghost Hunters.” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Tickets start at $31.50. To buy online, visit fergusoncenter.org.

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Chesapeake Jubilee kicks off next week! May 16, shrimp festival, 4:30 to 7 p.m.; and carnival rides and games only, 6 to 10 p.m. Other hours: 5 to 10 p.m. May 17; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 18, with fireworks at 9 p.m.; and noon to 6 p.m. May 19 at Chesapeake City Park, 900 City Park Drive. For on-site parking and wristband info, visit chesapeakejubilee.org.

Events may change. Check before attending.

Patty Jenkins, patty.jenkins@pilotonline.com