Ballet Virginia brings the transcendent beauty of dance to the stage with “Elevate”. Our diverse company will inspire the audience to explore the emotions that powerful choreography evokes. Nationally recognized and celebrated choreographers will showcase the company with original works by Lydia Roberts Coco and Jared Allan. Join Ballet Virginia, Coastal Virginia’s professional ballet company, for their season opening!

For Group Discount information, call the Box Office 757-499-0317

The Songwriter Swap returns featuring 6 songwriters swapping songs and singing each other’s original music! In partnership with Big Juicy Entertainment

Featuring:

Chloe Youtsey & Louissa

daughter & Mike Milbourn

95 Leo & Aniela Salinas

6:45pm to 7:15pm- Opening performance in the Lobby
7:30pm- Headlining Performance in the Main Stage 

The galaxy is the limit in The Z’s newest music showcase! Stunning visuals paired with the wonder and excitement of live composition create an immersive music experience that redefines “concert”.

Featuring:
From Overseas @fromoverseas.music
Karacell @karacellmusic
Crash Mosaic @crashmosiac

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 The spotlight is on music with our Live at The Z Music Series specially curated to elevate new and exciting artists of all genres to the center stage. Originality and talent shine in our state-of-the-art venue that welcomes audiences into an intimate and immersive musical experience. Music starts here. #LiveAtTheZ

Co-presented with VEER Magazine

The Holidivas celebrate Valentine’s Day! The Z’s Holidivas are joined by the Tidewater Winds Big Band to serenade you with songs of love, passion, heartbreak and hope. The perfect way to celebrate with your Valentine, Galentine’s and everything in between!

The Proteus Festival Music Contest is for emerging and early-career musical artists!

See performances from our five finalists at Proteus Festival, and watch as a winner is crowned by a panel of music industry professionals. The grand prize is a headlining concert in the Live at The Z Music Series and a recording package in The Z’s recording studio.

The Vocal Jazz Summit is an annual conference designed to bring together jazz enthusiasts, emerging and established artists, industry leaders, and the greater jazz community to connect and engage one another in celebration of the artform, present unique educational experiences, and provide an environment to nurture and grow the jazz community. The weekend will engage festival-goers with live performance, interactive workshops and masterclasses, and networking opportunities.

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