Our family is in love with The Hurrah Players. We support shows they produce and camps they offer…read moreevery year. Our children have yet to take any classes to date, but my daughter may do so in the near future. The Hurrah Players began back in 1984 with humble beginnings in a church basement in Ghent. The founder and Artistic Director Hugh Copeland has led his team of thespians for almost 30 years. It has taken years of work, strategic partners that believed in them and ultimately Town Bank to put them in their beautiful new historic building in 2010. Hurrah now calls the original Old Norfolk Academy Building off of St. Paul's Blvd in Norfolk home sweet home. A few unique items about the building. It's architect is Thomas U. Walter, the same man who was the architect of the U.S. Capitol Dome. Also Edgar Allen Poe gave his very last speech here. A 100 seat Perry theater for smaller productions is located in the building. Lager productions are a few blocks away at The Roper Theater. The purpose of The Hurrah Players is not only educational in nature through classes offered at their home, but an appreciation for the arts and dance is instrumental to their mission. Through stages show big and small, Spring Break camps and Summer camps they full fill this mission. Hurrah staff builds confidence in the children they work with and at the end of the day a quality, affordable product for the paying audience when the curtain goes up. The show that is currently in production is Hurrah for the Holiday and tickets are on sale now.. Performances are Dec 13,14,15 at the Roper. This is an annual show and never disappoints. The kids do a great job and you will be into the Christmas spirit after attending. Even if you are not a thespian, or into theater yourself, I urge you to give a Hurrah show an opportunity to impress you. Most of the actors are children and put blood, sweat and tears into their productions. I doubt you will be disappointed and most likely will fall in love with The Hurrah Players much like our family has.

For the past three years, my 13-year-old daughter has been attending summer camps at the Hurrah…read morePlayers. Despite her lack of interest in becoming an actress, singer, or dancer, she continues to ask to return. These summer camps are taken seriously and are challenging. The aim is for each age group to put on a play for their parents at the end of two weeks, so the teachers are very dedicated. The kids are kept active and engaged from the moment they arrive until they leave. Though it can be intense, it is worthwhile if they stick with it after the first three days. The students learn about every aspect of the stage, including singing, acting, dancing, and stage production. Many of the previous camp attendees have gone on to start their careers on Broadway or television. I have enjoyed all of the end-of-camp performances, but the most recent one in June 2023 was exceptional. The Hurrah Players is amazing, and I highly recommend it for your children, whether they want to attend summer camps or classes throughout the year. They will gain a lot of knowledge and make great friends along the way.

I liked it. Only $5 and had all funny actors in the skits. Audience could suggest topics and they…read moreimprove. I parked in the street then moved up closer at halftime break. They have a little bar so you can get a beer. They teach improv classes there also which sounded neat. A guy played the piano during skits with music going up and down and adding suspense. It's a cute little neighborhood place in the Neon district. Enjoyable affordable evening entertainment

We purchased tickets for the August 23rd "Til Death Do Us Part" show. The show was supposed to…read morestart at 7:30. We arrived at 7:05. No one was there. The doors were locked, and the lights were off. There was nothing on the door about the cancellation of the show. They had cancelled the previous night's performance. However, we received no information about the Sunday show. Quite a disappointing experience. Now we have to wrestle with them to get our money back.

I was looking for the ultimate billiard service that's a perfect blend of precision, personality,…read moreand pocket-friendly prices, and I found it in Moose Billiard Service. These guys don't just fix your table - they elevate your entire pool-playing experience. First off, the deal is unbeatable. You're getting premium service at a price that won't leave your wallet feeling like it just lost a game of 8-ball. The value they provide is hands down the best in town - and probably the universe (I haven't done the math, but I'm fairly certain). I purchase a used slate table. If you've ever wondered what it's like to watch billiard magic unfold right before your eyes, buy a table from these guys. They don't just build pool tables--they create them, like wizards of the felt world. It's like witnessing a piece of furniture come to life... but with more precision and fewer spells. I had the pleasure of watching them construct my pool table from scratch, and I'm still in awe. The level of skill they brought to the table (pun intended) was beyond impressive. Every screw, every felt stretch, every alignment was handled with the care and attention of a surgeon performing a delicate procedure--except instead of saving lives, they're saving my pool game. And the best part? They let me watch the whole thing. It was like I was part of the process, witnessing the transformation of a pile of parts into a finely tuned instrument of billiard perfection. I half-expected them to throw a little confetti in the air when the final piece was placed, it was that smooth. Now, let's talk about the service. It's meticulous--we're talking attention to every single nook and cranny of your table. Whether it's leveling, re-felting, or just making sure your balls are rolling smoother than a jazz saxophonist, Moose Billiard Service does it with the precision of a NASA engineer...but with way more flair. These guys have the knowledge of billiard experts, but they're also incredibly approachable and downright fun to chat with. Don't be surprised if you end up talking about everything from the secret history of billiards to the best type of chalk for your cues. It's like getting a pool table tune-up and a one-on-one with the Einstein of the felt world. In short, Moose Billiard Service is the real deal. Highly recommend--these folks should be the standard by which all service providers are judged.

The guys from Moose Billiards came to my home and meticulously put together an 8 foot pool table…read more The process took about 2 1/2 hours, but they were clean, efficient and friendly. They did an excellent job and I would recommend them highly.

Best rink in Virginia! Suffolk got really lucky getting a new rink this year! It even has a…read moretrampoline park!

The energy at these hockey games are unlike any other sport! The Admirals team does a great job of…read moreentertaining & involving the crowd!

We were able to snag some last-minute opening night tickets for the Admirals game. We were seated…read morefairly high in section 216, and the view was fantastic. We had a clear view of the entire rink, and we're still close enough to see the action. My kids (12 and 11) had a blast! Prices on food and beverage are high, but on par with other sporting event venues. Parking in the lot directly adjacent to the Chrysler Center was $10, which was reasonable for the proximity. Traffic was a bit heavy, and it took us 20 minutes to exit the parking garage, but that was also not unexpected. Overall, a great family experience that we will absolutely be looking to do again.

We recently hosted a birthday party at Flipper McCoy's in Virginia Beach and overall had a really…read morefun and positive experience. The biggest downside was the heat, especially upstairs in the laser tag area. It was uncomfortably hot and could definitely use better ventilation. The party room itself is on the smaller side and felt very cramped (only accommodates 12 bodies comfortably) and was warm too. The arcade noise carries in even with the door closed as the walls don't go up to the ceiling, but noise is expected in an arcade setting. That said, there were a lot of thoughtful touches that really stood out. The party room was decorated well, with detailed under the sea murals on the wall, and the place settings were surprisingly nice with sturdy glowing plastic plates, cups, and neatly arranged silverware that matched the neon and black-light theme. It made it feel more put-together than typical party setups. (Even though I decorated with my own decorations and partyware, as the birthday girl had a particular theme she wanted.)Our party attendant made it a point to check in to empty trash and make sure everything was going smoothly. One of the most appreciated features was that parents could watch the laser tag games from downstairs on the screens, and a few were even allowed to jump in and play with their kids at no extra charge, which was awesome. The kids absolutely loved the variety of arcade games and had a blast. Party pricing and packages were comparable to other venues, with three options to choose from, and we really liked being able to bring our own food and drinks. They were also very accommodating, since there wasn't a party before ours, they let us in early to decorate at no extra cost, and they didn't rush us out at the end, only asking for 30 minutes to reset the room for the next group. That flexibility made a huge difference, especially since we had the largest party package with multiple laser tag rounds plus arcade time, cake, and food. Parking was a bit tricky, but that was expected at the oceanfront (and we were glad it was the off-season). Most importantly, the kids had an amazing time and the birthday girl is already asking to have another party there, which says it all. A FUN venue with great staff and party flexibility, just be prepared for the heat, especially upstairs, the typical arcade noise (even in the party room) and the frustration of VB Oceanfront parking, as there isn't dedicated parking for the venue.

Pretty decent arcade on the boardwalk in terms of games and cleanliness. But pretty pricey. Games…read moreaveraged $1.25, and you have to buy a card to add money to and they charge $1.25 or 1.50 for the card. So needless to say it didn't take long to spend our $20. Maybe that is the reason we were the only folks in the arcade. We ended up with enough tickets to get 6 pieces of "penny candy". So I'd say skip the arcade and take your kiddo to the dollar store and let them come out with 5 or 10 dollars worth of stuff. Also we paid $12 to park in the lot behind the arcade. So a costly 15 minute experience.

Another wonderful night enjoying a Tides WIN against the Jumbo Shrimp!…read more I was really impressed with the Wicked theme night & having Glinda & Elphaba characters for meet & greet! I was blown away by the fireworks after the game. I was expecting a short few little fireworks, but they put in a whole show! Even better than some 4th of July fireworks I've seen. This stadium has definitely added a bunch more food options! I see LuvaBowls, BBQ, Filipino, pizza, gelato & more!

First Tides game! Check off bucket list. Hurray!It was so much fun! Great crowd. The food was good…read more I had a hamburger and fries. I got some merch. The merch store had quite the line to get in, but it went fast . I was surprised by the beautiful fireworks show at the end. Tickets were cheap. I used the Tram to get back to my car at MacArthur Mall Parking lot. The stadium is easy to navigate. It's a good time, not expensive, great atmosphere and family friendly activity.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Well organized and clean. The selection of games in the game…read morelibrary was extensive. Cool spot.

Friendly staff easy to work with and they always have a great selection. This is my bread and…read morebutter store for all things comics.