What's happening in Hampton Roads: Feb. 24-March 3 - The Virginian-Pilot

Our picks for what happening in the Hampton Roads region:

Restaurant Week

The Hampton Roads Black Restaurant Week is back for its 6th annual event. Participating restaurants will offer a $15 lunch special and/or a 2-course meal for $25. The event is put on by the Black Owned Restaurant Association to unite culture and flavor during Black History Month. Explore something new.

Tomorrow through Feb. 29. Details, hamptonroadsbrw.com

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Chili Cookoff

Bring your best chili to the Windsor Great Park Recreation Association chili cook-off. Free spaghetti and drinks are available for the children. The evening includes music and a bonfire. Bring folding chairs.

5 p.m. Saturday. 701 Balthrope Road, Newport News. 757-874-5753. Free. windsorgreatparkpool.com

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Beer release

Saturday Morning Marshmallow IPA returns for a 6th annual release at Smartmouth Brewing Co. It's also releasing Full Irish (Irish Cream Stout) and SoBeIt (Piña Colada Gose). Preorders start at 10 a.m. Friday. Join the celebration from 2 to 10 p.m. at both locations and pick up orders, too.

Pick up noon to 10 p.m. March 2. 1309 Raleigh Ave., Norfolk, 757-624-3939; 313 32nd St., Virginia Beach, 757-624-3939. bit.ly/SatMorningBeer

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Beer fest

Maillard Fest is a celebration of lager bier. Get unlimited pours from more than 10 breweries. Enjoy them with food from Bar-Q and Acidfish.

1 to 5 p.m. March 2. Benchtop Craft Brewing Co., 1129 Boissevain Ave., Norfolk. 757-321-9482. Tickets start at $35. bit.ly/MaillardFest

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All-you-can-eat oysters

Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad is hosting its 48th annual Oyster Fest. Tickets include all-you-can-eat raw, stewed and fried oysters, clam chowder and pork barbecue with sides. It also comes with all-you-can-drink soda, beer and wine.

1 to 5 p.m. March 3. Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St. 757-437-4830. Tickets $75. vbvrs.org/oyster-roast

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Malbon Bros. Corner Mart BBQ is located inside a gas station/convenience store, decked out with a painting of a big pink pig face on the side of the building. The eatery offers platters of brisket, chicken and pork barbecue, ribs and a number of sandwiches. Patrick Evans-Hylton/freelance
Malbon Bros. Corner Mart BBQ is located inside a gas station/convenience store, decked out with a painting of a big pink pig face on the side of the building. The eatery offers platters of brisket, chicken and pork barbecue, ribs and a number of sandwiches. Meet friends there for The Finnish Long Drink Peach Fest from noon until 3 p.m. on March 2. Patrick Evans-Hylton/freelance

Other events to explore

Educational Tour of Bordeaux Tasting: 4 p.m. Sunday. Wharf Hill Brewing Co., 25 Main St., Smithfield. 757-365-0932. Reservation required. Cost $30. Hosted by Bon Vivant Wine & Brew Smithfield. bit.ly/BVWBSmithfield

Dine for a Cause, benefitting Little Neck CKD (Circle of The King's Daughters): 5 p.m. Feb. 26. Il Giardino Ristorante, 910 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. info@littleneckckd.org. https://bit.ly/LNCKD

Taco Tuesday: 4 to 11:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The 619 Cantina, 619 High St., Portsmouth. 757-392-2477. bit.ly/619Taco

Cherry Blossom Wine Glass Paint Night: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 29. Blessing and Blooms Florist, 1430 High St., Williamsburg. 757-528-8756. Tickets $45. bit.ly/CBWineGlass

The Finnish Long Drink Peach Fest: Noon to 3 p.m. March 2. Malbon Brothers Corner Mart BBQ and Catering, 1896 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. 757-427-9607. bit.ly/MBPeachFest

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

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