The Blue Plate (no website; 216 East Plume St, Norfolk, VA; 757-622-4150) is part lounge, part bar and offers weekly entertainment from both local and national bands. The Jewish Mother (jewishmother.com) in Virginia Bach, Virginia, is a music venue and restaurant, well-known for its local and national shows. Fuji's (no website; 107 Chowan Dr., Portsmouth, VA; 757-300-7800) is a Japanese restaurant and sushi bar, which features national and local bands in its spacious event hall.
The Canal Club (thecanalclub.com) in Richmond, Virginia, is a two-floor venue that features national, regional and local entertainers weekly. Scandal's (no website; 3501 Holland Road, Virginia Beach, 757-463-6667) is a neighborhood club that exclusively features rock bands. The Norva (thenorva.com) in Norfolk, Virginia, offers a state-of-the-art sound system, multiple video screens and two full bars. Jaxx Nightclub (jaxxroxx.com) in Fairfax, Virginia, offers live music from local, regional and national recording acts in an intimate environment. It's known for showcasing legendary classic rock artists.
Birchmere Music Hall (birchmere.com) in Richmond, Virginia, is recognized globally for hosting high-caliber talent in an intimate atmosphere. Chrysler Hall (sevenvenues.com), operated by the City of Norfolk, Virginia, is considered the city's premier theater and concert venue. The Granby Theater (granbytheater.com) in Norfolk, Virginia, is both a nightclub and a performing arts center. Alden Theatre (mcleancenter.org/alden) in Fairfax, Virginia, is known for its excellent acoustics, intimate environment and Professional Artist Series, which welcomes national and international artists.
The Norfolk Scope (sevenvenues.com) in Norfolk, Virginia, plays host to various events, concerts and conventions. The Patriot Center (patriotcenter.com) in Fairfax, Virginia, is located on the campus of George Mason University. This 10,000-seat arena has five giant video screens and a state-of-the-art sound system. NTELOS Pavilion Harbor Center (pavilionconcerts.com) in Portsmouth, Virginia, is an outdoor venue that features performances from international recording artists.