Beauty for Ashes will present The King Project, a dance tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. The performance will be followed by a panel discussion.

A Z Ticket Bank FREE performance provided by Virginia African American Cultural Center. Additional funding for this performance comes from the City of Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs through the Arts and Humanities Commission. 

The celebration will include Nathan Richardson performing speeches by Frederick Douglas, intertwined with musical selections from two soloists. The performance will be followed by a panel discussion.

A Z Ticket Bank FREE performance provided by Virginia African American Cultural Center. Additional funding for this performance comes from the City of Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs through the Arts and Humanities Commission.

Plan B Comedy Kids Show. A family favorite, this show offers a delightful mix of laughter, creativity, and memorable moments for everyone in an interactive setting. Our talented comedians create hilarious scenes on the spot based on your suggestions. So come and experience a unique, engaging performance that will have the whole family laughing together!

Plan B Comedy is very proud to be the resident comedy group at The Z. Performing regularly in both the Studio and the Main Stage, Plan B Comedy provides a high energy, fast paced and exciting experience. Plan B Comedy’s brand is “FUN” and it shows.

A Tidewater Winds Big Band Christmas featuring The Tidewater Winds Big Band with guest jazz vocalist Danielle Roby.

Under the direction of John Brewington

The program will feature the Tidewater Winds Big Band playing some of the original arrangements from the Glen Miller Christmas Songbook, music from Jazz at the Lincoln Center, and even a couple of charts from Tommy Newsom as performed by Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show Band! This performance is filled with holiday favorites, new arrangements, the debut of new vocalist Danielle Roby and classic holiday music of today and yesterday!

Experience one of the most iconic cultural traditions in the world, Dia de Muertos! All over Mexico, people honor their ancestors and other people (even pets) who are no longer with us.

See below for details on a FREE, multi-day set of engagements!

Oct. 29 – Nov. 2: Community Ofrenda (offering/altar) in the Zeiders American Dream Theater lobby. Hours are noon to 6 p.m.

Nov. 2: Band Performances. From 3-8 p.m., enjoy two talented bands featuring different styles of Mexican music, Ballet Folklorico performances, panel discussions, artwork and more!

Register for FREE for these events at culture.virginiabeach.gov/events.

Events presented in partnership with the Hispanic Leadership Forum of Hampton Roads and the City of Virginia Beach.

by Sharon Cook
Presented by Underground Performing Arts Collective

Black Girl Magic takes its audience on a journey lead by Sister, a young Black woman, struggling to find a place of acceptance in the world. Guided by her African ancestors, Sister comes to a place of self-reconciliation and acceptance as she is given a glimpse into the lives and legacy of Black women, past and present, young and old.

March 15 at 2PM will include audio descriptions, captioning provided by Access VA.