Good morning, Hampton.

Portsmouth, Va. — A Hampton University alum who created the HBCyoU Dolls has launched the HBCyoU Kidz animated series to share HBCU history, culture and music with children.

The animated series and related book series will offer education—blending storytelling with fun learning.

Cayden Addison, an 8-year-old boy in Chesapeake battling rare Philadelphia chromosome leukemia, had a surprise virtual meet-n-greet with pop star Jojo Siwa via the National Marrow Donor Program—this meeting supports a national campaign urging young adults to join the registry to help find his blood stem cell match.

On Thursday, the Virginia Black Film Festival began its Juneteenth celebration at Paradise Ocean Club in Hampton as the heat index reached 100 degrees—experts at Sentara Urgent Care advised attendees to drink at least a gallon of water daily—warning that dehydration could lead to heat-related illness.

WBBF Virginia State Pro/Am Beach Body Championships

10 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Hampton High School — Free venue parking — Witness the best bodies in Virginia competing in an exciting showcase of fitness and dedication.

Celebrity Speaker: LaVerne Daley at VA Black Film Festival

2-5 p.m. — The American Theatre — Wristband required — Celebrate Black culture through the inspiring words of strategist LaVerne Daley.

Hampton Jazz & Music Festival

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Check event page for cost — Enjoy soulful performances from Anthony Hamilton and Grammy-winning artist Lucky Daye.

Party at the Park | Summer Luau

5-10 p.m. — Mill Point Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant Hawaiian escape with hula dances and tropical flavors in Downtown Hampton.

Hampton Jazz & Music Festival

2:00-3:30 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Ticket info available — Experience legendary soul with icons Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills alongside the talented Damien Escobar.

Stars & Stripes Celebration

7-10:30 p.m. — Virginia Beach Oceanfront — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live performances and a spectacular fireworks display.

KeKe Wyatt Live R&B Soul Experience

4-7 p.m. — Mill Point Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a vibrant day of live R&B music with KeKe Wyatt and special guests at a scenic outdoor venue.

The Goonies Summer Movie Night

2-3:30 p.m. — The American Theatre — Cost not specified — Experience a classic film in a historic setting with top-notch screening technology.

PAV4N Concert

6-10 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of electronic beats with Ganja White Night and friends.

Ganja White Night

6-7:30 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of bass music featuring Ganja White Night and other renowned artists.