Good morning, Virginia Beach.

A house fire on Friday night in Virginia Beach displaced three adults and killed two dogs while crews battled heavy flames—assistance was provided by the Red Cross as the cause remains under investigation.

Smithfield Foods will add 115 new jobs in Hampton Roads over the coming months, with roles in finance, procurement, human resources, IT and other support departments—demonstrating its long-standing commitment to local economic growth since 1936.

Virginia Beach City Council funded a drone program for police incident response at the Oceanfront by transferring $1.3M from salary savings, and Police Chief Paul Neudigate said the drones will launch during calls to capture live video – helping first responders see the situation sooner. The program may later expand to support additional public safety agencies in the city.

Weekday Wine Tasting

1-7 p.m. — Virginia Beach Winery — $5 tasting fee — Sample six wines or enjoy slushees while bringing your own snacks.

All You Can Eat Pizza & Sk8

5-7:30 p.m. — SK8 House Virginia Beach — Admission includes pizza and skating — Indulge in unlimited cheese slices while enjoying roller skating fun for all ages.

Cybersecurity Networking Happy Hour

6-8 p.m. — The Casual Pint of Virginia Beach — Free entry — Connect with fellow cybersecurity enthusiasts over drinks and share insights in a relaxed setting.

La Fiesta Virginia Beach

3 p.m. — 24th Street Park — Ticketed event on Saturday — Celebrate the vibrant sights and sounds of Latin culture with authentic food and high-energy music.

Live Music with Cody Browning

11 PM – 2 AM — 5700 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach — Happy Hour 3-7 PM — Get ready to groove and enjoy electrifying live music!

La Fiesta 2025

3-6 p.m. — Oceanfront, 415 Atlantic Ave — Free entry — Celebrate summer with vibrant festivities by the beach in Virginia Beach.

City of Fairfax Band Hometown Concert

7:30-8:30 p.m. — Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater — Free entry — Celebrate community spirit with music, food trucks, and games at this hometown band concert.

Eddie Sal's Variety Show

2 PM — Maimonides Health Center of Virginia Beach — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful mix of music and comedy performed to entertain the residents.

Toddler Tuesday

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. — Sage Kitchen — $10 per child — Enjoy a fun-filled morning with activities and lunch for toddlers under five.

The Champagne Band Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — Neptune's Park — Free entry — Experience smooth tunes and classy vibes with The Champagne Band in a memorable soulful evening.

Creative Expressions Performing Arts Camp with UPAC at The Z

Step into the spotlight July 8th-19th and unleash your creativity at Creative Expressions Performing Arts Camp, the ultimate summer experience for arts-enthusiasts in 3rd to 8th grade! The Underground Performing Arts Collective (UPAC) and The Z offer this innovative camp as a unique opportunity for young performers to explore their talents in music, dance, and drama, and collaborate to develop an original performance.