We know getting through the workweek can sometimes be difficult, but why not break it up with three fun things you can do? News 3 is helping you plan for the week ahead.
Virginia Beach Restaurant Week
Virginia Beach Restaurant Week is officially underway, and it's the biggest one yet for the resort city. With more than 50 restaurants taking part, you have all week long to get great deals up and down the boardwalk. Restaurant week ends on Sunday, Jan. 22.
Get ready! This weekend, Monster Jam rides back into the seven cities. The monster truck rally is back at the Hampton Coliseum Friday through Saturday. Tickets for the full-throttle family fund will cost you $20 a person.
Chesapeake Planetarium’s “Stargazing”
How about exploring outer space? You can take the family to the Chesapeake Planetarium this Thursday for its 'stargazing' event. Every Thursday this month, you can learn how to use star charts and telescopes to explore the galaxy. Reservations need to be made ahead of time.
This upcoming week is a big one for local restaurants. Newport News Restaurant Week is now officially underway. Until Jan. 29, you'll have two full weeks to check out more than 20 local restaurants at discounted rates. Restaurant week is also happening in downtown Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
Jim Gaffigan’s ‘Dark Pale Tour’
If you are looking for a good laugh, comedian Jim Gaffigan is coming to the Norfolk Scope Arena this Thursday. Tickets for his 'Dark Pale Tour' are still on sale and start at around $37. Gaffigan is expected to take the stage around 7 p.m.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Reading Royals
If you missed them in the ECHL All-Star Classic, you have another chance to catch the Norfolk Admirals in action this weekend. They take on the Reading Royals once again at the Norfolk Scope Arena. The puck drops at 6:05 p.m. this Saturday and tickets will cost you $15 dollars.
Downtown Norfolk Restaurant Week
If you want a night out on the town, Downtown Norfolk Restaurant Week is now underway! More than 20 downtown restaurants, including Leones, Freemason Abbey and Hair of the Dog, will have customized menus ranging from a $15 brunch to a $55 dinner. Restaurant Week will last until Sunday, Jan. 22.
If you are looking for a fun date night, this one is for the 18 and up crowd. The Peninsula Family Skating Center in Newport News is hosting an adult old-school skate night this Saturday. It kicks off at 11 p.m. And cost $10 a person.
‘The 39 Steps’ at Chrysler Hall
How about a night at the theater? The Virginia Stage Company debuts 'The 39 Steps' this Thursday, Jan. 19 at Chrysler Hall. We are told it's a fast-paced, Hitchcock-themed, whodunnit play with more than 150 characters played by just four actors. They have shows running on several dates through Feb. 5.
