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Can Do
Join WHRV and CAN-TALK Podcast host Kayda Plus for a weekly list of curiously curated arts, culture, and lifestyle events. The Contemporary Arts Network (CAN) presents this perfect planner for those looking for something new and interesting to do—It's a "CAN-DO!"
Episodes
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CANDO for Thursday November 05, 2026
What do anime, powerful art, greener neighborhoods, and a salute to those who served have in common? They’re all on the calendar around Hampton Roads. Hear…
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CANDO for Thursday October 29, 2026
What’s creeping, crawling, and taking over Hampton Roads this Halloween week? From block parties and ghostly walks to family fun and a cult classic on the big…
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CANDO for Thursday October 22, 2026
What’s lurking around Hampton Roads this week? From Halloween adventures and costumes to creative workshops, family fun, and a little spooky excitement, CAN Do…
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CANDO for Thursday October 15, 2026
Looking for something to do around Hampton Roads? From fiery art and creative celebrations to fall festivals, family fun, and some delicious local flavors…
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CANDO for Thursday October 10, 2026
What’s bringing art to the Boardwalk, homecoming energy to Norfolk, and a full weekend of fall fun across Hampton Roads? Hear CANDO Thursday mornings at 7:45…
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CANDO for Thursday October 1, 2026
Art, live music, family fun, swing dancing, and creativity taking shape right on the streets — there’s plenty happening around Hampton Roads this week. Looking…
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CANDO for Thursday September 24, 2026
Community conversations, visual arts, one of the region’s biggest beach festivals, and a legendary lineup of live music — there’s plenty happening around…
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CANDO for Thursday September 17, 2026
Waterfront music, Caribbean culture, anime, gaming, and a big college football rivalry — there’s plenty happening around Hampton Roads this week. Looking for…
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CANDO for Thursday September 10, 2026
Ready to turn up the music and bring your appetite? This week, CANDO takes you from an international ska festival and Nashville-style waterfront fun to local…
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CANDO for Thursday September 3rd, 2026
Ready to make the most of Labor Day weekend? From beachfront concerts and surfing to live music festivals and college football, CANDO has your guide to the fun…
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CANDO for Thursday August 27, 2026
Ready to catch a wave, find your funk, and celebrate the 757? This week, CANDO takes you from the East Coast Surfing Championships and a live broadcast of…
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CANDO for Thursday, August 20, 2026
Looking for your next Hampton Roads adventure? From live art and waterfront jazz to fascinating history, colorful comics, and a punk rock flea market, there is…
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CANDO for Thursday August 13, 2026
Looking for your next Hampton Roads adventure? This week, CANDO takes you from live art and one-of-a-kind collectibles to the fascinating world of honey…
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CANDO for Thursday August 6, 2026
Wondering what’s happening around Hampton Roads? CANDO has you covered with a quick tour of the week’s art openings, live entertainment, creative gatherings…
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CANDO for Thursday July 30th, 2026
This week, CANDO is all over the place with fashion & art to collectibles, live music on the beach, and neighborhood celebrations. From the peninsula to the…
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CANDO for Thursday July 23, 2026
If you're looking for something to do around Hampton Roads, CANDO is back! From fantasy and science fiction to live wrestling by the water, outdoor music…
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CANDO for Thursday July 16th, 2026
What a week for things to do! From gaming and local art to waterfront festivals and great food, there is plenty happening across the region this week whether…
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CANDO for Thursday July 9th, 2026
Looking for something to do around Hampton Roads. From storytelling and local art to food festivals, outdoor markets, and Retro fun, there is plenty happening…
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CANDO for Thursday June 25, 2026
From live music and dance to a community celebration and an outdoor movie night, there is plenty happening across the region this week. Catch CANDO Thursday…
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CANDO for Thursday June 18, 2026
From Juneteenth celebrations and historic tall ships to live music, cultural events, and waterfront festivals, there is plenty happening across the region this…
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CANDO for Thursday June 11, 2026
Looking for something to do around Hampton Roads? From pirate adventures on the waterfront and a blockbuster movie with a live orchestra to a community event…
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CANDO for Thursday June 04, 2026
Looking for something to do around Hampton Roads. From a themed tea experience and an outdoor wildlife adventure to a family-friendly fantasy festival and a…
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CANDO for Thursday, May 28th 2026
Get in on events with hands-on art, live tribute music & head to the oceanfront for some extreme sports...or check out a local farmers market! There is plenty…
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CANDO for Thursday May 21, 2026
Looking for something to do around Hampton Roads? From oceanfront concerts and cultural festivals to a longtime Memorial Day parade and a full day of anime…
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CANDO for Thursday May 14, 2026
From waterfront festivals and large-scale arts events to live music, food, and community celebrations, there is plenty happening across the region this…
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CANDO for Thursday May 07, 2026
Looking for something to do around Hampton Roads. From a Broadway blockbuster to live music on the oceanfront …and a local history lecture, there is plenty…
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CANDO for Thursday April 30, 2026
CANDO Liner Looking for something to do around Hampton Roads. From a major museum celebration and a family festival to a high-energy basketball showcase and a…
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CANDO for Thursday April 23, 2026
Looking for something to do around Hampton Roads. From outdoor festivals and beachfront action to a region-wide bookstore event and a hands-on nature…
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CANDO for Thursday April 16, 2026
Looking for something to do around Hampton Roads. From live comedy and a large-scale craft market to student art showcases and a night of classic soul music…
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CANDO for Thursday April 9, 2026
Looking for something to do around Hampton Roads? From an electric evening with EGOT winner John Legend and a hilarious comedy show with Nick Offerman at the…
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CANDO for Thursday April 2, 2026
Looking for something to do around Hampton Roads? From date night events like evening drinks at the Virginia Aquarium and Science Center and adults-only easter…
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CANDO for Thursday March 26, 2026
Looking for something to do around Hampton Roads. From family-friendly musicals and hands-on community art to a powerful one-person play and a Broadway…
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CANDO for Thursday March 19, 2026
Looking for something to do around Hampton Roads. From world-class dance and live music to food festivals, family-friendly museum events, and international…
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CANDO for Thursday March 12, 2026
Looking for something to do around Hampton Roads. From a weekend DJ party and a gathering of local authors to community bingo and a live concert film…
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CANDO for Thursday March 5th, 2026
Catch a black tie event in Norfolk, celebrate Women’s History Month with music at the Ferguson Center, or cheer on your favorite college basketball team as one…
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CANDO for Thursday February 26, 2026
Looking for something to do around Hampton Roads. From a massive quilt showcase and live orchestra film experience to family theater and a national art…
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CANDO for Thursday February 19, 2026
Looking for something to do around Hampton Roads. From a weekend film festival and a major comedy taping to a Broadway favorite and a full day of pop culture…
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CANDO for Thursday February 12, 2026
Looking for something to do around Hampton Roads. From a historic screening tied to the Revolutionary era to live music-filled celebrations, museum…
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CANDO for Thursday February 05, 2026
Looking for something to do around Hampton Roads. From big-name stand-up and sharp sketch comedy to smart improv and thought-provoking visual art, there is…
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CANDO for Thursday January 29, 2026
Catch powerful theater with Stick Fly and Wait Until Dark, laugh with Marlon Wayans in Virginia Beach, or see the Tony Award-winning musical Shucked at…
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CANDO for Thursday January 22, 2026
Catch a show with the kids in Norfolk, sing your heart out at Emo Night Karaoke, or enjoy theater and photography across the region. Join us on Thursday…
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CANDO for Thursday January 15th, 2026
Learn easy vegan cooking in Newport News, celebrate Dr. King’s legacy at the MLK Community Dinner, or treat yourself during Virginia Beach Restaurant Week…
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CanDo for Thursday January 8, 2026
Explore local history at an Underground Railroad panel, spot winter birds at Back Bay, or catch student art in Williamsburg. Join us on Thursday morning at…
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CANDO for Thursday January 1st, 2026
Get creative at Grissom Library, hunt for vintage treasures in Richmond, or catch stand-up comedy in Virginia Beach. Join us on Thursday morning at 7:45 for…
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CanDo for Thursday December 25th, 2025
Drive through holiday lights in Chesapeake, shop anime gifts in downtown Norfolk, or ring in New Year’s Eve skating by the river. Join us on Thursday morning…
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CANDO for Thursday December 18, 2025
Catch a holiday classic on the big screen, enjoy a high-energy cabaret at The Z, or take the family to Disney On Ice at Scope Arena. Join us on Thursday…
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CANDO for Thursday December 11, 2025
Shop with your dog, enjoy a festive brass and choir in Williamsburg, or browse holiday makers and get that shopping in at 2nd Sundays. Join us on Thursday…
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Can DO for for December 04, 2025
Enjoy the Holidays in Hampton, celebrate the season at Oyster Pointe, or browse Art and enjoy craft beer in. Join us on Thursday morning at 7:45 for CANDO on…
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Can Do for November 27th, 2025
Kick off the season with dazzling lights across Newport News, celebrate local art at the TENFOLD exhibition, learn about wild turkeys at Turkey Tales, or wrap…
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CanDO for November 20th, 2025
Celebrate the season with Hampton’s Winter Whimsy carousel, explore Chesapeake’s bustling Holiday Craft Show, or stop by the Whimsical Winter Wonderland at the…
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CanDo for November 13, 2025
See the Winter Wonderland train light up in downtown Norfolk, honor local heroes with back-to-back races in Virginia Beach, or dive into hands-on history in…
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CanDo for November 06, 2025
Watch an artist at work at Virginia MOCA, hear Native storytelling in Hampton, or enjoy Nordic treats at the Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar. CANDO kicks off the…
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CanDo for October 30th 2025
Dance the night away at Norfolk’s Spooktacular Sounds, brave the haunted trails at Greenbrier Farms, or feel the roar at Monster Jam in Hampton. Join us on…
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CAN DO for October 23, 2025
Step into rhythm with Step Afrika, run in costume at the Wicked 10K, or take the kids to Norfolk’s Trunk or Treat. Join us on Thursday morning at 7:45 for…
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CAN DO for October 16, 2025
Explore art after dark at Norfolk’s NEON Festival, sip wine along the waterfront at Town Point Park, or stroll Olde Towne Portsmouth for High Street Fest. Be…
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CAN DO for October 09, 2025
Celebrate peanuts in Suffolk, stroll the Boardwalk Art Show, or explore the strange and spooky at Norfolk’s After Dark Block Party. Join us on Thursday morning…
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CAN DO for October 02, 2025
Take a toddler trek at the Virginia Aquarium, enjoy spooky laughs with the Addams Family, or bring the kids to Norfolk’s Children’s Festival. Join us on…
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CAN DO for September 25, 2025
Stretch out with sunset yoga in Ocean View, celebrate fall on the Farm, or spend the weekend at the biggest ‘locals festival’ on the Virginia Beach boardwalk…
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CAN DO for September 11, 2025
Check out a ska festival at Fort Monroe, find out where this weekend's seafood festival is, or enjoy an evening of open-air opera in Chesapeake. Join us…
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CAN DO for September 04, 2025
Audition for Hampton’s Horror Tours, explore traditional dance at the Port Hampton Culture Series, or connect with employers at the 757 Career Summit. Join us…