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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Virginia Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday morning, a house fire at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront injured an adult with ALS and killed several pets—fire crews rescued one person and displaced two others while the cause remains under investigation. WAVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The JACKALOPE Festival returns to Virginia Beach and will run from May 30 to June 1 at the Oceanfront where skateboarders, roller skaters, and BMX riders will compete and perform in live sports shows and pop up markets. Organizers will accept video entries from skaters to win a fully paid trip to compete in events in Mississauga and Montréal—marking the festival's third year and growing global contest series. WTKR
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Beach tourism officials say the city is working to counter a drop in Canadian visits linked to U.S. political tensions by boosting domestic marketing and continuing events like the JACKALOPE festival that will return later this month — a measure that includes the Loonie Savers program to lower travel costs. Local business owners worry as Canadian travelers once brought over $38 million into the local economy in 2023. WTKR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Great Neck Middle School in Virginia Beach, Ms. Iwalani Wilson celebrated 20 years as the 6th grade social studies teacher and earned a STEAM grant — a $5,000 award — to add coding lessons with Ozobots to her history class. She also leads a You Belong club that supports minority students and urges families to value education. WAVY
SPORTS NEWS
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Jokeaday Comedy Showcase
7-9:30 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Virginia Beach — Cover required — Watch aspiring comics compete for cash prizes in an entertaining atmosphere.
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Live Performance by Reggae Artist George Prophet
9 PM — C4 Coffee Cafe — No cover charge — Enjoy a vibrant live reggae performance by George Prophet with the band Bolingo Dub.
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Beach Music Weekend
10 a.m.-4 p.m. — 17th Street Park — Free entry — Celebrate nostalgia with Beach Music bands and enjoy a car show at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
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A Perfect Circle Merchandise Event
— Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach — Merchandise ranging from £18.99 to £55.99 — Explore exclusive A Perfect Circle merch and enjoy the atmosphere.
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Photography for Beginners
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Pembroke Manor Civic League — Check website for cost — Unlock the secrets of photography with hands-on techniques and tips from a pro.
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Punch Brothers Concert
7-9 p.m. — Sandler Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Enjoy a night with the Grammy-winning quintet known for their innovative acoustic sound.
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Breakfast Meeting on Market Cycles
8-9 a.m. — Town Center City Club — Free for Chapter Members — Network over breakfast while discussing market cycles and client performance.
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Beginner International Rumba Class
7:45-8:25 p.m. — DanceSportVA — General Admission — Learn the romantic and expressive moves of international rumba and enjoy a great workout.
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Pungo Offroad Monsters on the Beach
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Virginia Beach Oceanfront — Tickets on sale starting February 28 — Experience thrilling monster truck battles and family-friendly activities at the largest monster truck event in the mid-Atlantic.
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Beachcombers Corvette Club Presents Vettes At Virginia Beach 2025
7 p.m. — New Realm Brewing Co. — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Corvettes with fun activities and socializing in a beautiful coastal setting.
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