This week in Virginia Beach has a lot packed into four nights. There are two shows at Elevation 27, three comedy nights at the Funny Bone, and a headliner at the Sandler Center. All of it runs from Tuesday, November 10 through Friday, November 13, so you could catch several shows without leaving town. Here is what is on the calendar and how to plan around it.
Tuesday Night Music at Elevation 27
Free Throw & Microwave play Elevation 27 on Tuesday, November 10, with an 8:00 PM start. A double bill on a weeknight is a good deal for anyone who follows either act, because you get two sets in one trip. If you only know one of the names, come early and give the other a listen, since that is how a lot of people find their next favorite band.
Tuesday shows usually draw the dedicated fans, so expect a crowd that knows the songs. Plan your night with work the next morning in mind. Parking and getting home late are easier to sort out before you leave than at midnight. If this is a must-see for you, buy your ticket ahead of time instead of counting on the door.
Wednesday Comedy at the Funny Bone
Chalee Jr. takes the stage at Funny Bone Comedy Club in Virginia Beach on Wednesday, November 11, at 7:00 PM. A midweek comedy show is an easy plan when the week starts to drag. The 7:00 PM start means you can be home at a reasonable hour.
Comedy clubs work a little differently from concert venues. Seating tends to be close together, and the people in the front rows are more likely to become part of the act. If you would rather not be picked on, ask for a seat further back when you check in. Arrive early enough to get settled, order something, and be in your seat before the first comic comes out.
Thursday Has Two Strong Options
Thursday, November 12, gives you a choice, because two comedy shows start at the same time.
John Crist performs at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts at 7:00 PM. The Sandler Center is a theater, so this show will feel different from a club night. You will be in proper seats, and the room suits people who want a comfortable evening out. It is a good pick for a group outing or for bringing someone who doesn't usually go to comedy clubs. Theater shows can sell out the better sections first, so buy early if you care where you sit.
At the same hour, Anthony Rodia plays the Funny Bone Comedy Club. This is the more intimate option of the two. The club setting puts you close to the stage, which suits people who like the energy of a smaller room. Both shows start at 7:00 PM, so you will have to pick one. Choose the Sandler Center for a theater night and the Funny Bone for a club night.
Friday Doubles Up
Friday, November 13, has an early show and a late show, which makes it the easiest night of the week to stack.
Trae Crowder starts the night at the Funny Bone Comedy Club at 6:30 PM. That is an early time for a Friday, and it works well for people who want to laugh first and still have the rest of the evening free. Friday is the busiest night of the week for comedy clubs, so this is the show to book soonest out of the Funny Bone lineup.
Later that night, Fox N' Vead play Elevation 27 at 8:00 PM. A Friday show at a music venue usually runs looser and later than a weeknight one, so it is a good way to start the weekend. If you go to the 6:30 PM comedy set first, keep in mind that the music starts at 8:00 PM. Give yourself enough time to get between venues so you don't miss the start.
Planning Your Week
If you want to see as much as possible, here is a simple plan. Go to Elevation 27 on Tuesday for music. Catch Chalee Jr. at the Funny Bone on Wednesday. Pick either the Sandler Center or the Funny Bone on Thursday. On Friday, see Trae Crowder early and Fox N' Vead late. The Funny Bone hosts three different comedians across three nights, so regulars can make a week of it.
Before you head out, check each venue's policies on bags, age limits, and minimum purchases. Comedy clubs often have rules that concert venues don't. Buy tickets through the links above before the day of the show, especially for Friday and for the Sandler Center, where good seats tend to go first.