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Delectable art, Greek festival, escape room dinner and more: What’s happening in Hampton Roads

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A bevy of New Realm beers. Photo taken April 3, 2019 in Virginia Beach. The company is having its 5th anniversary celebration on June 4.

Our picks for what’s happening in Hampton Roads:

Greek time

Mark your calendars for the Newport News Greek Festival. Enjoy four days of food, music and vendors. Don’t forget your dessert.

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11 a.m. to 9 p.m., June 1 through June 3; noon to 5 p.m. June 4. Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 60 Traverse Road, Newport News. 757-596-6151. Visit Newportnewsgreekfestival.org.

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Eat your way to freedom

Bring your friends to the Escape Room Dinner Challenge. Participants will be given a time limit, challenges to solve in each section, and a tapas-style chef special or featured cocktail. Adults only.

7:30 to 11 p.m. June 2. The Granby Theater, 421 Granby St., Norfolk. 757-343-5396. Tickets $60. Visit bit.ly/3IlNWoK.

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Delicious art

Attend a brunch-opening reception for the Delectable Exhibition. Mimosas, brunch bites and desserts will be provided by d’Egg Diner, Starving Artist Cafe, Mudita Cafe and Coffeehouse, Waters Edge Winery Norfolk and Pownd Cakes by Jen. The exhibition includes food-themed artworks from across the country.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3. D’Art Center, 740 Boush St., Norfolk. 757-625-4211. Free. Visit d-artcenter.org/events.html.

A sculpture at the Delectable Exhibition. Grammy Always Told Me That I Can Play With My Food by Ron Koehler from Cleveland, Mississippi. Attend the brunch themed opening reception on June 3 at D'Art Center, Norfolk. (Image courtesy of Ron Koehler)

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Tea soiree

Gigglemug Market is having an Afternoon Tea Social. Drink tea, eat treats and shop. Coffee is also available.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3. 509 S. Rosemont Road, Virginia Beach. 757-901-8478. Visit bit.ly/3Bx4PZR.

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Birthday celebration

Help New Realm Brewing Co. celebrate its 5th anniversary. The festivities include a new beer release, a special bourbon flight, a bounce house, popcorn, cotton candy, a petting zoo and live music.

Noon to 9 p.m. June 4. 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. 757-302-8550. Visit bit.ly/3OiKkI3.

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Other events to explore

City Center Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays through September. 703 Mariners Row, Newport News. 757-640-8438. Visit citycenteratoysterpoint.com/events.

June Night Market: 5 to 9 p.m. June 1. Waterside District, 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk. 757-426-7433. Visit bit.ly/45agYld.

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Gloucester Arts Festival’s Brews, Brine and Wine: 5 to 8 p.m. June 2. Machicomoco State Park, 3601 Timberneck Farm Roads, Hayes. 804-210-1187. Tickets start at $10. Visit bit.ly/3BzCRMW.

Molly Dooker Wine Dinner: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 2. River Stone Chophouse, 8032 Harbour View Blvd., Suffolk. 757-638-7990. Visit riverstonechophouse.com.

Sunday Brunch: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 4. Monroe Rooftop (inside The Landing at Hampton Marina, Tapestry Collection by Hilton), 700 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton. 757-774-3724. Tickets start at $25. Visit bit.ly/42T8Eos.

Rekaya Gibson, 757-295-8809, rekaya.gibson@virginiamedia.com; on Twitter, @gibsonrekaya


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