The only bad weekend plan is no plan. Here's everything worth leaving the house for, Friday through Sunday — curated, not aggregated.
Friday
- Murder Mystery Dinner, Granby Theater, 6:30pm. Dinner theater, but make it homicide. Eat, drink, accuse your tablemates. The rare event that's better with a group chat in tow.
- Van Goth @ Rainbow Cactus, Virginia Beach, 8pm. Darkwave dancing on the oceanfront. Wear black, feel feelings.
Saturday
- "Guess Who's Coming to Brunch" comedy series, The Rhythm Room, 12pm. Stand-up with your eggs. Day drinking with a punchline — the civilized way to start Saturday.
- Jersey Party ft. The Jukebox Band, Venue 757, 4pm. An afternoon throwdown that ends before you're tired. The underrated time slot.
- "Champagne & Sin" burlesque + live music, 37th and Zen, Norfolk, 8pm. The night's main event. Read our full preview.
Sunday
Recover. Brunch somewhere with a patio. Read the Sunday issue of whatever you read. We'll see you Friday for the music edition.
Quick answers
What is there to do in Hampton Roads this weekend (Oct 16–18)?
Highlights include a murder mystery dinner at the Granby Theater (Friday 6:30pm), Van Goth at Rainbow Cactus in Virginia Beach (Friday 8pm), comedy brunch at The Rhythm Room (Saturday noon), a Jersey Party at Venue 757 (Saturday 4pm), and 'Champagne & Sin' burlesque at 37th and Zen in Norfolk (Saturday 8pm).
Where can I find Hampton Roads weekend events?
The Brackish Weekend Radar rounds up every event worth leaving the house for, published weekly. Reader tips are welcome — the Radar is built from them.
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