Hampton
Morning News
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Beach Surf and Rescue Museum, built in 1903 at Seatack, will offer tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and features ghost accounts such as moving chairs and mysterious orbs—stories tied to lifesavers from past shipwrecks. Visitors who want to explore the attic must sign a waiver because of its narrow stairs. WAVY
- ➤ On October 29th at 9 p.m., WHRO-FM will broadcast A Local Touch - Music with a Virginia Connection, which will include a discussion with host Raymond Jones, countertenor Nicholas Tamagna and conductor Jorge Parodi about Gluck’s upcoming opera Orfeo and Euridice at Williamsburg set for November 4th, 7th and 9th. The program will also feature select pieces from Corelli, Beethoven, the Heifetz series and the Atlantic Chamber Ensemble, highlighting Virginia's vibrant musical life. WHRO Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local residents in Hampton are buying wisely as officials announce that SNAP benefits will be halted on November 1 due to the government shutdown. Shoppers from Norfolk and Portsmouth shared tips on finding discounts while they wait for a government deal to end the uncertainty. WAVY
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Nekocon Anime Convention
12:00 PM – 11:59 PM — Hampton Roads Convention Center — Ticket information not provided — Experience Virginia’s longest running anime convention with performances, panels, and gaming.
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Monster Jam in Hampton
1-2:30 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Tickets required — Experience thrilling action with incredible trucks and stunts at this family-friendly event.
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Jazz Legacy Foundation 2025
5-9 p.m. — Hampton Roads Convention Center — $33 — Experience five days of live jazz and music supporting education in the community.
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Nathan Mitchell Late Night Jam Session
11:30 p.m.-2:00 a.m. — Hampton Roads Convention Center — Ticket required — Experience an electrifying late-night jam session with Nathan Mitchell, an accomplished contemporary artist.
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Morris Day Concert
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Hampton Roads Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant contemporary jazz sounds of Morris Day.
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Jonathan Butler Concert
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Hampton Roads Convention Center — Enjoy a star-studded lineup featuring Jonathan Butler and friends in an unforgettable music experience.
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MAGIC SHADOWS by CATAPULT
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — The American Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the enchanting blend of dance, storytelling, and sculpture in a mesmerizing shadow performance.
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Brandy & Monica: The Boy Is Mine Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of classic R&B hits with two legendary artists.
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You have to go through the slow to find the fast.
~ Mark Manson
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