At The Muse Writers Center

Skye Zentz

Skye Zentz and her band will kick things off at 5:30 p.m.

The Muse Neighborhood Jam

At around 6:30 p.m., The Muse Jam will get into full swing. All are invited to be part of the music and fun! See below for more information about The Jam.

Hubcap Grill

Hubcap Grill's food truck will be on the scene! We'll also have complimentary, wine, beer and snacks inside. Note: Hubcap Grill is donating a portion of their proceeds to our scholarship funds... please support them!

Literary Alley

Several local publishers and journals will be in attendance: List coming soon!

Muse Swag

We'll have bumper stickers, window clings, & t-shirts available for a donation!

At The New Leaf

Play the life-sized chess board. Enjoy grilled hot dogs and beverages for adults and kids. View the display of antique cars. Enjoy floral ideas for the summer!

At Princess Anne Estates

Decorate for summer with unusual antique finds and charming gifts. Enjoy snacks and summer martinis with soft drinks for the kids.

At Baker Kitchen & Bath

Enjoy an ice cream social (from Skinny Dip) while browsing ideas for your kitchen, bath, and home.

At Smartmouth Brewing Company

Enjoy beer specials in their tasting room with a performance by Derek Smith.

At The Birch Bar

Enjoy beer specials during and after the Solstice Party.

At Otzi Tattoo Agency

Enjoy refreshments while perusing the latest designs.

Writers' Happy Hour Every Wednesday

Every week, we'll be visiting a different bar in Norfolk's Ghent!
Join us every Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at a different location in Norfolk's Ghent for an informal get-together where area writers and Muse teachers, students, and friends enjoy conversation, camaraderie, and drinks. Come and join us!

Calendar of Wednesday Writers' Happy Hours:

Wednesday, May 22: The Birch Bar (1231 West Olney Rd., West Ghent, Norfolk, 23507, 962-5400, a few blocks from The Muse), $5 beer specials.

Wednesday, May 29: The Green Onion (1603 Colley Ave., Ghent, Norfolk, 23517, 963-1200), 1/2 price glasses of wine, 1/2 price Virginia beers, $2 off well drinks.

Wednesday, June 5: Tortilla West (508 Orapax St., West Ghent, Norfolk, 23507, 440-3777, a few blocks from The Muse), $1 off drinks, $3.50 well drinks.

Wednesday, June 12: Luna Maya (2010 Colley Ave. and 21st St., Norfolk, 23517, 622-6986), $3 drafts till 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 19: Norfolk Chop House (2314 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, 23517, 627-1190), $3.50 well drinks, $1 off wines by the glass. Free valet parking.

Wednesday, June 26: Sassi Cakes and Sweets (330 W. 22nd St., Suite 104, Norfolk, 23517, 321-6759, across from Pasha); full bar and food menu; 50% off all wine, beer, and 1-liquor mixed drinks.

Wednesday, July 3: 80/20 Burger Bar (123 W. 21st St., Norfolk, 23517, 233-7900, where the old Boot used to be), $1 off all drinks for happy hour.

Wednesday, July 10: Cafe Stella (1907 Colonial Ave., Ghent, Norfolk, 23517, 625-0461) $1 off wines by the glass and beer.

Wednesday, July 17: Mermaid Winery (330 W. 22nd St., Suite 106, Norfolk, 23517, 233-4155, behind Sassi), $5 wine specials, house-made wines, and O'Connor beers.

Wednesday, July 24: The Birch Bar (1231 West Olney Rd., West Ghent, Norfolk, 23507, 962-5400, a few blocks from The Muse), $5 beer specials.

Wednesday, July 31: The Green Onion (1603 Colley Ave., Ghent, Norfolk, 23517, 963-1200), 1/2 price glasses of wine, 1/2 price Virginia beers, $2 off well drinks.

Wednesday, August 7: Tortilla West (508 Orapax St., West Ghent, Norfolk, 23507, 440-3777, a few blocks from The Muse), $1 off drinks, $3.50 well drinks.

Wednesday, August 14: Luna Maya (2010 Colley Ave. and 21st St., Norfolk, 23517, 622-6986), $3 drafts till 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 21: Norfolk Chop House (2314 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, 23517, 627-1190), $3.50 well drinks, $1 off wines by the glass. Free valet parking.

Wednesday, August 28: Sassi Cakes and Sweets (330 W. 22nd St., Suite 104, Norfolk, 23517, 321-6759, across from Pasha); full bar and food menu; 50% off all wine, beer, and 1-liquor mixed drinks.

More to be announced

Muse Sketch Comedy Night

The Virgin Sketch Show
Saturday, June 1, 8 p.m.

1083 W. 37th Street (at Hampton Blvd.), Norfolk, 533-5151

Featuring sketches written in the Muse's Spring 2013 Sketch Comedy 101 & Studio Classes (taught by the founders of The Pushers)

Writers (June 1, Sketch 101): Tucker Casanova, Samantha Coles, Shawn Drew, Julia Hislop, Megan Murphy, James Roach, Alicia Stover, & Tara White

Only a $5 cover each night

Come for dinner, drinks, and laughter!

1st Friday Writers' Coffee Break at Elliot's

Join us every 1st Friday of the month from 10:30 a.m.-Noon at Elliot's Fairgrounds Coffee Shop (806 Baldwin Ave. #2 (at Colley), Ghent, Norfolk) for an informal get-together where area writers and Muse teachers, students, and friends enjoy conversation and camaraderie over a (perhaps much needed) coffee break. Hosted by Lisa Hartz and others.

Come and join us!

The Muse Jam

6-11 p.m., the 2nd Friday of each month

At The Muse Writers Center (816-A Orapax St., Ghent, Norfolk, (Directions and maps). Hosted by Matt Hutchinson. Suggested donation: $2 (goes to our scholarship funds; donation not required to attend). Open to all.

Attention all writers & poets, musicians, singers, songwriters, comedians, and improvisers: Join us for an evening where everyone gets to express themselves. We'll alternate between individual-led and collaborative performance, practice at the microphone, and pure unplugged jams. Who's welcome? Anyone from beginners to professionals, whether you like to play an instrument or just listen, sing or be sung to, read your work or hear great stories, practice your standup or improv or laugh yourself silly. Feel free to bring songbooks, sheet music, instruments, and friends.