What’s Happening in Suffolk, Virginia

November Events & Festivals

• Stop by the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts for their newest exhibit, A Tribute to Harvest featuring artwork that reflects agriculture, sustainability and enduring the spirit of rural communities around the world. This exhibit is on display until November 26.
• The annual Suffolk Restaurant Week takes place November 9 through the 16. Savor the local flavors at participating restaurants. See list of menus and eateries online.
• Enjoy Gingerbread Tea Tasting at Stillwater Tea House. The tea tasting also includes four course meal pair with seasonal gingerbread themed teas. Make reservations online from November 14 to November 17.
• Head to the Suffolk Art Gallery for the Chrysler Mobile Glassblowing Ornaments class. This one of a kind class takes place November 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and costs $40 per person. Register online at suffolkartleague.com
• Oyster lovers will want to check out Oyster & Flannel Fest at Sojourn Fermentory on November 15 from 12-5 p.m. Enjoy a special menu from Sojourn, raw oysters shucked to order, live music, vendor shopping, and more.
• Pickle lovers will want to check out Pickle Mania at the Nansemond Brewing Station on November 15 from 12-4 p.m. Savor pickle food & beer, shop at a local vendors market and various food trucks.
• Murder Mystery Dinner Theater returns to the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts on November 15 at 6:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online at suffolkcenter.org.
• Join Suffolk Public Library and Suffolk Nansemond Historical Society for Afternoon Conversations featuring Judith Godwin: Her Life & Art on November 18 at the Phillips-Dawson House from 2-3 p.m.
• Watch as Downtown Festival Park lights up for the annual Suffolk Grand Illumination on November 21 from 6-8 p.m.
• The American Girl Program featuring Summer McKinny returns to Riddick’s Folly on November 22. There will be 2 sittings: 10am and 11:30am. Call for reservations at 757.934.0822 or email riddicksfolly@verizon.net.
• Check out the newest art-themed event, Suffolk Sketches! Drawing Derby at the former SunTrust building at 123 N. Main Street in downtown. This two-day event takes place November 22 & 23 from 12-4 p.m. both days. Watch 40+ live artisans create pieces of artwork. All artwork will be available for sale – 50% of the proceeds to benefit ForKids.
• Catch a holiday-themed musical presented by TADA: Rudolph Jr. on November 22 at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit suffolkcenter.org.
• The Suffolk Farm-to-Table Thanksgiving Farmers Market returns to Suffolk Visitor Center’s outdoor pavilion on Tuesday, November 25 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• Bring the family to Festival of Lights at Sleepy Hole Park beginning November 28-30 from 5-9 p.m.
• Shop local and find holiday gifts during the Driver Christmas Market Small Business Saturday at Happy Hour Glass Works on November 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Make a stop at Miss Lilly’s Trading Post for their Holiday Festival filled with Christmas cheer on November 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This is just a sample of events & festivals in Suffolk, Virginia! Visit our calendar of events for more. 

​Live Music & Local Entertainment in Suffolk, Virginia

Want to check out more great performances? Stay up to date on Facebook with these great venues that often have excellent live entertainment:

• Fin & Tonic (1301 Bridgeport Way, northern Suffolk)
• Derl’z Restaurant & Pub (425 E. Pinner St., downtown)
• Crust N Cork (100 E Constance Rd.) 
• Baron’s Pub (185 N. Main St., downtown)
• Rennee’s Restaurant & Lounge (156 W Washington St., downtown)
• Lokee Restaurant & Bar (130 W Washington St., downtown)
• Bridgeport Suffolk (3800 Bridge Rd., northern Suffolk)
• Sojourn Fermentory (1400 Bridgeport Way, Suite #103, northern Suffolk)
• Decoys Seafood (3305 Ferry Rd)
• Nansemond Brewing Station (212 E Washington St., downtown)
• Decent People Taproom (5140 River Club Dr., northern Suffolk)
• Mason’s Grill & Smokehouse (148 Burnetts Way #112, Suffolk)