Today
in Virginia Beach
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Virginia Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Point Break Festival will return for its third year at the Oceanfront with headliners Slightly Stoopid and Sublime on June 20 and Rebelution and Dirty Heads on June 21. Tickets will go on sale Friday at 9 a.m. and all alcohol proceeds will support the Virginia Legends Walk Foundation. WTKR
- ➤ Virginia Beach native Rhea Seehorn, a Kempsville High School graduate, won her first Golden Globe as Best Actress in a Drama Series for Apple TV's 'Pluribus' on Sunday + she had also received a Critics' Choice Award for her work, marking another milestone in her acting career. 13News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia opted into a federal education tax credit program (Education Freedom Tax Credit) effective Jan. 1 to widen school choice via scholarships, with the scheme launching in Jan. 2027. Governor Youngkin said the initiative supports families while the Virginia Education Association warned public schools might lose funding. 13News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State health data shows that last week, influenza diagnoses dropped from 7,331 to 4,676 cases after hospitals required masks for flu symptoms + overall activity improved statewide, while about 20% of emergency visits in Hampton Roads were for respiratory illnesses. No flu-related deaths were reported. 13News Now
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The Hookz® Live at Murphy's Irish Pub
8 PM - 12 AM — Murphy's Irish Pub — Free entry — Enjoy a dynamic evening of acoustic rock music from The Hookz, a local favorite band.
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The RV Show of Tidewater
Fri, Jan 16th – Sun, Jan 18th — Virginia Beach Convention Center — $12 adults, $6 kids 3-12 — Explore the latest RV models and gear while enjoying on-site deals and local camping information.
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Morning At The Movies Scholarship Fundraiser
10:30 a.m. — Virginia Beach, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd — $25 Donation — Celebrate 75 years of 'Fun with a Purpose' while supporting scholarships.
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Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Training
4-5 p.m. — Virginia Beach Location — Course Fee Required — Learn vital first aid and CPR skills for emergency situations.
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Midweek Dance Social
6-9:30 p.m. — DanceSportVA — $8 for members, $11 for associate members — A lively dance event featuring lessons and open dancing to unwind midweek.
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Musical Entertainment with Kevin Furey
4-5 p.m. — Virginia Beach, VA — Free entry — Enjoy heartfelt tunes from the 50s to 70s along with personal stories from Kevin Furey.
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Candlelight Concert: Neo-Soul Favorites
8:45-10 p.m. — Zeiders American Dream Theater — Tickets required — Experience soulful renditions of beloved tracks by Prince and Childish Gambino in a unique candlelight setting.
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Dial Up Tour - Brainrack and Shizz Lo Live
9-11 p.m. — Peabody's Nightclub — Tickets available — Catch Brainrack delivering an electrifying performance in Virginia Beach.
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Figure Drawing with Monica Turley
4:30-6 p.m. — Creative Well Art Foundation — $40 — Experience a meditative figure drawing session to enhance your artistic skills.
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Game Days at D&B
11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Virginia Beach — Game day deals available — Enjoy tasty wings and fun games in a lively atmosphere.
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