Our friends from A Steampunked Life look forward to welcoming you to "Steampunk: Visions of Futures Past - Flights of Fancy." Check out the retrofuturistic artistry of Steampunk and enjoy free museum admission during the Blackbeard Pirate Festival weekend, Saturday, May 31, 9 am-5 pm, and Sunday, June 1, 1-5 pm. Learn more: https://www.hampton.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=5812 Thank you Msesippi . for the cool video! (fb)

"Juneteenth Pageant-The PLAY!" Saturday, June 14. 3 pm-matinee added! Saturday, June 14, 7:30 pm-tickets going fast! The American Theatre, 125 E Mellen St. Admission $10 Due to popular demand a 3 pm matinee of "A Juneteenth Pageant – The Play" had been added ahead of the 7:30 pm showtime. Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with history, music, laughter, and powerful storytelling. This moving and often humorous play explores the roots and true meaning of Juneteenth – Freedom Day — the oldest national celebration of the end of slavery in the U.S. Two chances, one powerful story. Grab your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable experience that will leave you enlightened, inspired, and moved. Written and directed by Marie StClair the play stars Deedra Lynch Chambers, Lu Chay, Faith Sheriee' Gilliam, Candyce St. Clair, Akeylah Simone Walters, Jada Sierra Holliday, and Ja'Rae. Purchase your tickets at The American Theatre in historic Phoebus and Hampton Coliseum box office or online at https://tinyurl.com/bderz3pu (fb)