Hampton Restaurant Week
Hampton Restaurant Week will take place March 3-17. This year’s theme is “Never Fear Flavor.” During Restaurant Week, participating restaurants will offer special fixed price menus for lunch and/or dinner. Pricing for lunch will be $10-15 and dinner will be $25-35. Make plans to visit some of your favorite restaurants or take the opportunity to try something new.
A list of participating restaurants will be available later this month.
Restaurants located in Hampton are invited to participate. Click here to register. Applications are due by February 7.
Tastefully Yours
Tastefully Yours, the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank’s largest fundraiser of the year, will take place April 11 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center (1610 Coliseum Drive). This premier food tasting event features samplings from local food establishments, craft beer, wine, live music, mini Vegas, photo booths, and more.
The Virginia Peninsula Foodbank is looking for local restaurants, culinary programs and catering companies interested in participating in the event. Participants will provide bite- sized samples of signature dishes for up to 1,000 guests to enjoy. There is no fee to participate. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged.
For more information or to register, click here.
Events & Entertainment
Hampton Roads Home Show
The Hampton Roads Home Show is coming to the Hampton Roads Convention Center (1610 Coliseum Drive) on February 24-25. The Peninsula’s largest home show features landscaping companies, remodeling contractors, interior decorating companies, and more. Tickets are available at the door and include a free return pass good for the entire weekend. For more information, click here.
The Love Hard Tour
The Love Hard Tour is coming to the Hampton Coliseum (1000 Coliseum Drive) on March 16. The lineup includes Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, Jahiem and K. Michelle. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
We Them One’s Comedy Tour
We Them One’s Comedy Tour comes to the Hampton Coliseum (1000 Coliseum Drive) on March 31. Schedule to appear are Mike Epps, Deray Davis, Lil Duval, DC Young Fly, Chico Bean, and Mojo Brookzz. For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here.
Announcements
Retail Alliance Retail Therapy
Retail Alliance will hosts Retail Therapy: A Women’s Wellness Retreat February 25-26 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront. This one-of-a-kind retreat offers the opportunity to unwind, recharge, and discover the perfect balance between self-care and business growth.
Attendees will enjoy:
- Insightful Speakers
- Wellness Sessions
- Networking Opportunities & Headshots
- Relaxation & Fun
For more information or to register, click here.
Hampton Heroes
A ceremony was held on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday honoring Hampton Heroes. Those honored include former City Council member Will Moffett and several men and women who developed and maintained the historic Aberdeen Gardens neighborhood. After a presentation inside the Hampton Roads Convention Center, the names of each honoree were unveiled in the Hampton Heroes and Dr. Martin Luther King Plaza.
To view a video of the ceremony, click here.
Momo’s Cafe Valentine’s Buffet
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Momo’s Cafe (1930 Power Plant Parkway). They will be offering a Valentine’s Day Buffet on February 14 from 5:30-8:00PM. The menu includes a salad bar, peel and eat shrimp, three entrees, sides and chocolate fondue for dessert. Dinner for two to go and dessert orders will be available for pick up. Click here for more information.
Hampton Virginia Aquaplex Swim Lessons
The Hampton Virginia Aquaplex offers preschool, school aged, adult, parent & child, and intro to competitive swim lessons. New classes are starting this month. Click here to register.
Upcoming Blood Drives
February 9
12:45-4:30PM
YMCA Health & Wellness Center
4001 Coliseum Drive
February 29
2-6PM
Northampton Christian Church
1409 Todds Lane
Development Updates
Now Open
Coliseum Crossing
Foot Locker
17 Coliseum Crossing
757-827-2395
Peninsula Town Center
Kidtique
4400 Kilgore Ave.
757-755-3312
Peninsula Town Center
UR Custom T-Shirt
2503 McMenamin St.
757-770-6393
Coming Soon
KEDPlasma
1960 Saville Row
Billboard Advertisement
Coliseum Central is showcasing District businesses as part of our seasonal billboard campaigns. Each campaign will have a theme and will highlight businesses using fun taglines. There is no cost to participate. Adams Outdoor Advertising will create the ad and businesses will have final approval before it runs. Billboard campaigns will run for up to two weeks.
Our next campaign is Spring events (spring break, spring cleaning, etc.). If your business is located in Coliseum Central and you would like to participate, please click here for the registration form.
Deadline to submit materials for spring campaign is March 1. If you have any questions, please contact Angie Ewton at aewton@coliseumcentral.com.