Fun to Do: Bluegrass and brews, Ben Folds, music festival and more

Looking for something to do during the next week? Here are just a few happenings in Hampton Roads.

Virginia Arts Festival presents Emmy-nominated singer, songwriter and composer Ben Folds. Folds will bring his “Paper Airplane Request” tour to Virginia Beach. Lindsey Kraft will open the show. 7:30 p.m. Friday at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St. Tickets start at $41.25. To buy online, visit vafest.org.

Enjoy two days of food, fun and live entertainment at the 45th annual Seawall Music Festival this weekend. 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and 2 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, featuring children’s activities from 2 to 6 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. High Street Landing, Portsmouth. For the lineup, visit portsmouthparks.com. For more information, call 757-393-8481.

Three days of music and beverages begin when Coastal Virginia Bluegrass and Brew Festival comes to Hampton. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday at The American Theatre, 125 E. Mellen St. Tickets start at $35. To buy online or to see the lineup, visit hamptonarts.net.

Postponed: Wave Fest, featuring Sexxy Red, Mariah the Scientist and others, scheduled for Sunday at Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, Portsmouth. The new date is July 21. Tickets start at $56. For more information, visit pavilionconcerts.com.

Ynot Wednesdays, free weekly concert series, kicks off from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 12; through Aug. 28 at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St., Virginia Beach. For the series lineup, visit sandlercenter.org.

Emmy Award-winning actor, writer and comedian Craig Ferguson brings his “Fancy Rascal” tour to Norfolk. 8 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at The NorVa, 317 Monticello Ave. For ticket availability, visit thenorva.com.

Events may change. Check before attending.

Patty Jenkins, [email protected]