Good morning, Hampton.

On May 10, a pop-up party at Buckroe Beach in Hampton drew around 400 students and led to multiple fights, and police said they are using social media and working with schools to plan future responses—city leaders worry the trend could cause more disruptions.

Tonight at 9:00 p.m., host Raymond Jones will present a selection of Virginia Arts Festival–connected artists on WHRO-FM 90.3 in a program called A Local Touch.

The show will feature the Zemlinsky Quartet performing String Quartet No. 4, Edgar Meyer with the Emerson String Quartet and Tessa Lark’s rendition of Schubert’s Fantasie, Renée Fleming’s vocal performance and a live collaboration by Yo-Yo Ma and Chris Thile — with upcoming shows scheduled in Williamsburg, Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

The Memorial Day holiday will cause many city facilities to close on Monday, May 26—city offices, libraries, schools, and community centers will be closed while trash pickup is moved to Wednesday, May 28 and street sweeping to Thursday, May 29, with parks and certain sites remaining open by regular hours.

Peninsula Pilots Home Opener

7-10 p.m. — War Memorial Stadium — Tickets available — Kick off the baseball season with the Peninsula Pilots and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere full of family fun.

Splashdown Park Grand Opening and Memorial Day Celebration

12-4 p.m. — Hampton Aquaplex — Free access — Celebrate the Grand Opening of Splashdown Park with music, food, games, and lots of popsicles.

Line Dance Party

6-10 p.m. — GEORGE RESTAURANT — No Refunds — Enjoy a lively evening of line dancing with the ladies of Omega Sigma.

Blackbeard Pirate Festival 2025

May 31 - June 1 — Mill Point Park — Free entry — Relive the 18th century with pirate re-enactors, music, fireworks, and fun activities for all ages.

MegaRust Conference

— Time Range — Hampton Roads Convention Center — Cost Info — Annual focus on Navy corrosion issues with expert discussions.

Midnight Rain: Taylor Swift Tribute

8-11 p.m. — The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery — Check local listings — Experience your favorite Taylor Swift tunes in an intimate setting.

Orion Talent Hiring Conference

12 PM – 6 PM — Hampton Virginia Aquaplex — Free — Connect with potential employers and explore career opportunities at this hiring conference.

Purposely Splashing for Fun

6-8:30 p.m. — Hampton Virginia Aquaplex — Event may have a fee — A joyful splash-filled evening designed for the Special Needs community.