Today
in Virginia Beach
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Virginia Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Beach school leaders have drafted a policy to limit Chromebook use in classrooms for pre-K and first graders, allowing exceptions (such as library use and for students with adaptive learning needs), and the vote on the proposal will occur in June with potential effect next school year. WTKR
- ➤ Dozens of second graders from Luxford Elementary took a boat tour off the Oceanfront on Friday morning for a first dolphin tour field trip funded by an anonymous donation from a Hampton Roads nonprofit. The trip gave students a chance to connect classroom lessons with real marine life. WTKR
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Virginia Coast Euros Weekly Meet
6-8 p.m. — Kroger Marketplace — Free entry — A lively weekly gathering for car enthusiasts at the Kroger parking lot.
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The Quality Comedy Series (Season 14)
8-9:30 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Virginia Beach — 18+ entry — Experience clean adult stand-up comedy featuring top national comedians and unlimited gaming fun afterward.
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Comedy Night at Dave & Buster’s
7-8:30 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Virginia Beach — Ticketed event — Laugh along with a fantastic lineup featuring Jamaal Staton, Kym Tucker, and Roz McCoy.
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
6-9 p.m. — The Dinner Detective — Admission includes dinner and interactive entertainment — Unravel a thrilling true crime mystery while enjoying a great meal.
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Reggae Brunch
12-5 p.m. — Commonwealth Brewing Co — Grab a local brew and bite while grooving to live Reggae tunes.
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Sip, Shop & Connect: Weekly Vendor Networking
7-10 p.m. — 80/20 Eatery — Free entry — Network with local vendors and promote your business in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Junior Dance Discovery: Broadway Bound
6:30-7:15 p.m. — Music In Motion Dance Studio — Cost information not provided — Experience an engaging dance series for kids in grades K–4 exploring the world of Broadway.
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Reggae Oceanfront Concert with The Wailers
7-10 p.m. — 24th Street Park — Ticket information not provided — Enjoy legendary reggae vibes by the ocean with one of the most iconic reggae bands in history.
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Live Music with Marty C. Moore
6-9 p.m. — Surf Club Ocean Grille — Enjoy Happy Hour and groove to the electrifying beats of Marty C. Moore.
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Emo Kids Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Elevation 27 — Tickets from $32 — Experience the energy of Emo Kids live in Virginia Beach's vibrant venue.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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