It’s going to be beautiful outside and it’s V-Day weekend. You don’t want to spend your time “overhearing” your roommate and his or her S.O. get to know each other better. Get out! Here are some great options of things to do:

Anthony Bourdain (Entertainment)

Sunday @ 8pm at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk

Tickets Range $45.10 to $56.00

757.664.6464

Nicknamed “the bad boy of cuisine,” he’s most well known for being the host of Travel Channel’s, No Reservations. Anthony Bourdain is also the executive chef at Les Halles in New York and the author of Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly. While I’m unsure of what exactly Bourdain will be doing at Chrysler Hall, I still really want to go. In the words of Hannah–who openly admitted that if it weren’t for AltDaily, she would gladly be doing whatever Anthony told her to–”It’s Bourdaaaaain.” And that my friends, is reason enough.

Dan Cummins (Comedy)

Thurs-Sunday @ 8 or 10:30 pm @ Virginia Beach Funny Bone in Town Center

Tickets Range $15.00 to $17.00

“Absurd observations and dark autobiographical stand-up” is what you can expect from comedian, Dan Cummins. You might have seen his guest commentary for shows like G4′s “The International Sexy Lady Show” as well as his stand-up on various late night talk shows. This would be a perfect way to sneak in some laughs before breaking out the romance for Valentine’s Day.

www.vbfunnybone.com

The Valkyrie (Opera)

Friday at 8 and Sunday at 2:30 at Wells Theatre in Norfolk

Tickets from $29.00 – $110.00

Your last chance to see Richard Wagner’s dark narrative of a brother and sister and their love for one another. The Valkyrie features “Ride of The Valkyries” the legendary tune from “Bugs Bunny” and “Apocalypse Now.” This is a perfect excuse to get all dolled up and immerse yourself in some live art.

www.vaoperahouse.com

Norfolk Admirals v. Syracuse (Sports)

Friday @ 7:30 & Saturday @ 7:15

Tickets Range from $12 to $17.50

Maybe you’ve never been to a hockey game or aren’t a big fan of sports. Rest assured, hockey games are one of Norfolk’s not-so-little secrets of something fun and unique to do with either your family, significant other, or friends. Enjoy hot dogs, cotton candy, beer, and snow cones as you watch an intense, face-paced battle between giants. And make sure to keep your eyes peeled for a fight or two. That’s why we all go anyways, isn’t it?

http://www.norfolkadmirals.com/

[art]iculated. (Art Show)

Saturday @ 8-10pm @ Cp Shuckers at the Ocean Front

Ten local artists including Brandon Thompson, Danielle Eckhardt, Rob Cropper, Jeff Skele Sheely, Kara Emily Krantz, Kim Wingerfeld, Christin k. Harris, Pamela Dzaet Hill, Ian Jewell, and Dos Manos Art will be showing their work. DJ Silver (www.Djbrucesilver.com) will be spinning and spirits will be provided at Cp Shuckers’s “event mini bar”.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=169991469711235

Facing East (Play)

Friday & Saturday @ 8 pm & Sunday @ 2

Benjack Studio Theatre at TRDance in Norfolk

A play about a Mormon couple and the questions they face after their gay son’s suicide. Written by Carol Lynn Pearson and directed by Julie Fulcher Davis. This is the last weekend for performances. Don’t miss out!

http://www.workshoptheatregroup.org/Workshoptheatregroup/Our_Season.html

Ladies’ Night Comedy Show (Comedy)

Saturday @ 9-11pm @ the Pembroke Cinema Cafe in Virginia Beach

Tickets are $10

Girl power! Extended comedy sets by Rona Hyman, Kim Durfee, Joy Julian, Rachel Wooten, Kelly Henderson, and Diisha Hicks will have you laughing so hard you just might cry.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=129868417080393

A Concrete Sale! Art, Food, Clothes, Comics, and more!!! (Art/Music/Goodtimes)

Friday @ 7:30-Midnight Attendees will be messaged.

$3 Donation

This is pretty legit! Artist Adrian Todd Webb, Alex Demmerle, Amanda Hankins, Anne Gwish, Betsy Kieckhaffer, Doug Nicholson, Jessica Cehrs, Kelly Ziebell, Lindsay Machpherson Smith, Maria Polanco, Nolan, Olivia Brammer, Rachel Woolard, and Sam Vanagas will be displaying and selling art. Kensan will be performing. We love the secrecy of the address and give the AltDaily seal of approval.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=182566128427893

Brenda Andrews (Exhibit Talk)

Saturday from 1-2pm @ Nauticus

FREE

Ahoy, shipmate! Brenda Andrews is the publisher of The New Journal & Guide and will be giving an exhibit talk about the USS Mason, The first Navy ship with a mostly African-American crew. Take a step back into history and learn something!

2011 Wine Tasting (Special Event)

Saturday from 6-9pm

@ Domes Audio Video Environments in Virginia Beach

Tickets are $52.46

There’s nothing better than drinking for a good cause. This is presented by the Great Bridge Battlefield, which totally reminds us that, “Love is a Battlefield,” and during this battle, wine is the love potion. Proceeds benefit Ben’s Foundation.

Lloyd Vines, Rose & Vines Album Release (Music/Nightlife)

$5 for 21&up / $7 for 18&up

Lloyd Vines’ much anticipated album release party! Live performances by Lloyd Vines (w/Rose and Vines), The Aragona Project, Razor Kings. DJ Doodie will be spinning all night long. It’s a fun night with some great local talent.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=160908973958999&index=1

Rolodecks w/ DJ Lordamercy & Mike Rizzy (NightLife)

Friday @ 9:30 @ the Jewish Mother Backstage in Norfolk

FREE!

Noah Larrmz is back to give you another installment of their dance night with a little more heart than your average top 40 night on Granby. On the 1s and 2s this week will be resident WEOK/Noah Larmz DJ LORDAMERCY as well as guest DJ Mike Rizzy (Kuya Tribe Productions). Expect a great night out with all your friends, dancing, drinking, and having a super fun time.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=189477094409626&index=1

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