Good morning, Virginia Beach.

Rigoletto Italian Bakery — a local staple on Upton Drive in Virginia Beach — celebrates nearly 20 years of serving homemade Italian dishes and pastries while honoring its roots; the family business, founded by Gilda Di Domenico and now run by her daughter Jessie Guzman and her husband Victor, recovered from a 2022 fire to continue its legacy.

Leaders from the Filipino American Community Action Group said flyers for the November referendum on the 10-1 voting system—misusing their logo—do not mean the group endorses any side.

Delegate Kelly Convirs-Fowler was surprised by the flyer and is now pushing for laws to stop false endorsements.

Starting in October, the city will improve 17th Street in the Vibe District at the Oceanfront with new water and sewer lines, traffic and pedestrian signals, bike lanes, and wider sidewalks and lanes; the four-phase project (lasting three and a half years) may cause lane closures that affect local traffic. Local business owners hope the planned work will open the street and make the area safer for residents and visitors.

The Virginia Beach Correctional Center’s Inmate Kitchen was renovated for $457,000 last month, updating a 20-year-old facility that prepares about 1.3 million meals a year—this upgrade is part of the Capital Improvement Plan.

Inmate Ottis Smith, set to be released in about 60 days, said his food prep training has given him new hope for life after incarceration.

Savor September | Coastal Sips & Culinary Delights

10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sept 14-21) — Baladi Mediterranean Café — Check event page for cost — Experience chef-inspired Mediterranean dishes paired with local spirits in a week-long culinary celebration.

$20 Bag & A Beer Special

4-7 p.m. — The Shack — $20 for a shrimp steamer bag plus beer — Crack a cold one and dig into some serious flavor with friends.

Underoath Concert

7 p.m.–1 a.m. — Domes Audio Video Environments — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heavy, progressive rock sounds of Underoath as they debut their new single ‘Damn Excuses’.

Virginia Beach Singles Arcade Night

7-9 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Virginia Beach — Ticket includes $10 Power Card — Level up your love life with friendly competition and nostalgic arcade games.

Steve Martin and Martin Short: The Dukes of Funnytown!

8-9:30 p.m. — The Dome — Ticket info available online — Experience an evening of laughter with two of comedy's most legendary figures.

ABO Fest 2025

2-10 p.m. — 24th Street Park — Free entry — Celebrate uniqueness and creativity with live music, art, and interactive workshops.

Uncle Charlie's R&B Cookout

6:00-7:45 p.m. — Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach — Ticket required — Enjoy an evening of smooth R&B and delicious food with iconic artist Babyface.

Ziggy Marley Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Dome — Ticket prices vary — Experience the reggae rhythms of Ziggy Marley live in concert.

Tuesdays – Open Mic with Host Mike Doyle

8-11 p.m. — Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant & Lucy's Sky Bar — Free entry — Showcase your talent or enjoy local performers at this lively open mic night.

Alice Cooper & Judas Priest Live

6:45-8:15 p.m. — Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater — Tickets from $53 — Experience the legendary rock and metal sounds of Hall of Famers Alice Cooper and Judas Priest in one electrifying night.