Good morning, Hampton.

On Sunday morning, the Hampton Roads Coalition for Filipino Seafarers held a rally at Town Point Park to protest the deportations of over 33 Filipino cruise ship workers—these deportations led to the revocation of work visas and left Carnival Cruise Line not supporting its workers.

Crews responded to a structure fire at the 2000 block of Enterprise Pkwy just after 3 a.m. today—local teams are now investigating the incident.

Hampton University held its 82nd annual opening convocation Sunday morning where students, families, and alumni gathered to mark the school year opening and celebrate family traditions—keynote speaker Abigail Spanberger stressed the importance of education and community service.

Virginia Beach and Hampton officials are preparing for moderate to severe coastal impacts from Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto as crews check storm drainage and public works teams stand by near Buckroe Beach—similar to the conditions seen during Hurricane Erin in August. A Weather Impact Alert is in effect for Sept. 30th and Oct. 1st while residents are urged to prepare for heavy rain, high winds, and potential power outages.

The U.S. Army inactivated TRADOC on Friday at Joint Base Langley-Eustis to honor its 52 years legacy—this change paves the way for the new Army Transformation and Training Command that will prepare soldiers for future challenges.

The HillBenders Concert

7:30-9:00 PM — The American Theatre — No Refunds / No Exchanges — Experience the virtuosic sounds of Missouri's progressive bluegrass quintet.

Barktoberfest 2025

12-6 p.m. — Mill Point Park — Entry fee TBD — Celebrate fall with furry friends at this fun festival featuring music, food trucks, and a costume contest for pets and people.

Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid

2-5 PM — The American Theatre — Hot-Buttered Popcorn & an all-new Silver Screen — Experience classic screwball comedies and stirring dramas on the big screen.

Sing & Smile with Art Rowe

3-4 p.m. — Hampton Virginia Aquaplex — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful hour of acoustic tunes and sing-alongs with local Navy Veteran and guitarist Art Rowe.

Midnight Rain: Live Taylor Swift Tribute

8-11 p.m. — The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery — Cost varies — Experience your favorite Taylor Swift tunes in an intimate setting with Midnight Rain.

For the Culture Wine RnB Festival

4-10 p.m. — Hampton Roads Convention Center — $60.54 — Sip and celebrate with fine wines and 90s R&B vibes in a chic atmosphere.

Hampton Roads Philharmonic: October Classics

2:00 – 3:30 PM — The American Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Experience the rich sounds of familiar and new composers in an unforgettable afternoon of classical music.

Classic Movie Night - The Birds

2-3:30 p.m. — The American Theatre — Admission fee applies — Enjoy hot-buttered popcorn as you immerse yourself in the classic film ‘The Birds’ on the big screen.

Troy Breslow Live Performance

8-10:30 p.m. — Victorian Station “The Big Pink” — Ticket Info Not Provided — Enjoy heartfelt tunes from Virginia's own singer-songwriter Troy Breslow as he captivates with his guitar and lyrics.

Hampton CVB Halloween Speedfest

5-6:30 p.m. — Larry King Law's Langley Speedway — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting night of spooky racing featuring sprints and mini cups.