Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
Good morning, Hampton.
Mary Chapin Carpenter, a five-time Grammy winner, will debut new songs from her release Personal History on Acoustic Highway Sunday night at 9 p.m. on 89.5—featuring the track 'What Did You Miss' that reflects the end of the pandemic—and the program will also include local acts Skip Friel, Ron Fetner, and Bobby Plough plus a track by Kathy Mattea from her comeback album Pretty Bird.
Geologists uncovered new evidence that a 35-million-year-old asteroid struck Chesapeake Bay and triggered a colossal tsunami deposit discovered 240 miles away in North Carolina—findings that reshape our understanding of the region’s ancient past.
The sediment layers at Paint Hill Farm, now owned by the Nature Conservancy, will help expand Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve—supporting public education on this remarkable geological event.
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.
Summer, Cider, & Crafts Festival
12-5 p.m. — Sly Clyde Ciderworks — Free admission — Celebrate summer with artisan crafts and refreshing ciders in a vibrant community setting.
Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark
2-5 p.m. — The American Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a classic adventure film in a historic setting.
Hampton Princess Day
10 AM – 4 PM — Hampton Roads Convention Center — Ticket required — Experience a magical day filled with princess stories, songs, and crafts.
San Holo Live
2-5 p.m. — Monroe Rooftop — Tickets available — Enjoy an afternoon of future bass sounds from Sander van Dijck at this rooftop venue.
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