Celebrations, festivals and food classes: What’s happening in Hampton Roads

Rekaya Gibson, The Virginian-Pilot
·2 min read

Our picks for what’s happening in Hampton Roads:

Party time

Big Ugly Brewing is celebrating its eighth anniversary for three days. Join the crew for beer, music and food by vendors such as Team Fat Kid, Blackwater Barbecue and A Bite of Maine. Check the schedule for the lineup.

Feb. 3 through 5. 845 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake. 757-609-2739. Visit tinyurl.com/biguglyanniversary.

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Vino and fare

Meet friends at the 18th annual Bacchus Wine and Food Festival. It features restaurants, craft beer vendors, entertainment and a silent auction. Tickets also include a commemorative wine glass and an event plate.

6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 3. Virginia Living Museum, 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. 757-595-1900. Tickets start at $75. Visit tinyurl.com/bacchusfest.

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Ale yeah!

Reaver Beach Brewing Co. is hosting a Strong Ale Festival. Choose from more than 20 ales and eat food from Bar-Q Barbecue and Flippin’ Hangry. Visit vendor tables to shop for friends and family.

1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 4. 3800 Colley Ave., Norfolk. 757-904-5344. Tickets $40. Visit tinyurl.com/bleakbrewtal.

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Risotto demo

Attend Sunday Supper at the Chef’s Table, featuring a vegetable and risotto tasting. Matt “Mattdad” Starcher and his team will prepare a six-course meal with farm-to-table foods. They also will demonstrate how to make risotto.

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 5. Kitchen Barn, Hilltop North, 1628 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. 757-422-0888. Tickets $85. Visit tinyurl.com/veggiesandrisotto.

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Sunday brunch

Enjoy Sunday brunch at 29th and Green Bistro. It offers fish and grits, lamb chops and eggs, French toast and other goodies. Mimosa towers and vegan options are also available.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday. 2274 Executive Drive, Hampton. 757-527-4043. Visit 29thgreenbistro.com.

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Other events to explore:

Crepes and Craft: Noon to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Virginia Beer Co., 401 2nd St., Williamsburg. 757-378-2903. Visit tinyurl.com/crepescraft.

Cocoa Bombs Class: 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 4. Wine and Cake Hobbies, 6527 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk. 757-857-0245. Tickets $49. Visit tinyurl.com/cocoabombclass.

Winter Cocktail Party: 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 4. Historic de Witt Cottage and Gardens, 1113 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. 757-437-8432. Tickets start at $150. Details cromwell@evergreenvb.com; tinyurl.com/dewittcocktail.

Febtoberfest: Noon to 6 p.m. Feb. 4. COVA Brewing Co., 9529 Shore Drive, Norfolk. 757-917-5499. Visit tinyurl.com/febtoberfest.

Hearts and Arrows Dinner: 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 10. Williamsburg Inn, 136 E. Francis St., Williamsburg. 757-220-7978. Tickets $110; wine pairing extra. Visit tinyurl.com/heartsarrowsdinner.

Rekaya Gibson, 757-295-8809, rekaya.gibson@virginiamedia.com; on Twitter @gibsonrekaya