Edible books, a peach festival, superheroes at brunch and more: What’s happening in the region

Rekaya Gibson, The Virginian-Pilot
·2 min read

Our picks for what’s happening in Hampton Roads and North Carolina:

Bay day

Experience a Taste of VA on the Bay. Sample food, sip a cold drink. Watch a musical performance by Anthony Rosano and The Conqueroos. Catch a breeze from the Chesapeake Bay.

6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. Ocean View Beach Park, 100 W. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk. Visit tinyurl.com/tasteofva.

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Eat a book

Take the family to the Edible Book Festival on Saturday. It features an edible book contest — attendees can vote on their favorite book-related food art. Listen to food-themed stories as you enjoy refreshments.

10:30 a.m. to noon. Tabb Library, 100 Long Green Blvd., Tabb. Free. Visit tinyurl.com/ediblebookfest.

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Feeling peachy

Head to the Knotts Island Peach Festival on Saturday and Sunday. Pick up fresh peaches and pies. Visit vendor tables and enjoy the carnival rides, and cool down with peach ice cream.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 126 Brumley Road, Knotts Island. Tickets start at $8 plus fees. Visit tinyurl.com/knottsislandpeachfest.

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Brunch with super friends

Do something fun on Sunday: Attend a Superhero Brunch. Mingle with Spider Hero, Bat Hero, Wonder Heroine and Super Heroine. Tickets include story time and buffet.

10 a.m. New Realm Brewing Co., 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. Tickets, $35. Visit tinyurl.com/superherobrunch.

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Sew-cial gathering

Get ready to Sip and Sew on Sunday. Bring a sewing machine and make affirmation pillows. Sewing supplies will be provided. Don’t have a sewing machine? Rent one for an extra charge and it will be waiting for you. Drink wine. Eat hors d’oeuvres. Meet new friends.

1 to 4 p.m. CA and CO Studios and Alterations, 4040 Turnpike Road, Portsmouth. Tickets start at $50 (age 21 and over). Visit tinyurl.com/sipsew.

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Other events to explore

Seniors Aging Gracefully Sagtastic Breakfast. 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday. Boss Queens Soul Cafe, 5802 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Tickets, $15 plus fees. Visit tinyurl.com/sagbreakfast.

Wine and Paint Night. 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Historic Greenbrier Farms, 225 Sign Pine Road, Chesapeake. Tickets, $35 plus fees. Visit tinyurl.com/winepaintgreenbrier.

Mom’s Night Out. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Friday. Big Ugly Brewing, 845 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake. Visit tinyurl.com/momsnightoutva.

The Market: Summer Nights Edition. 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Culture Café, 747 Scotland St., Williamsburg. Visit tinyurl.com/marketsummernights.

Bluegrass and Brews. 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Family Fun Xperience, 206 16th St., Virginia Beach. Free. Visit tinyurl.com/bluegrassbrews.