Fun to Do: St. Patrick’s orchestra performance, Bruce Hornsby, Celtic dancers and more

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

Portsmouth native and comedian Wanda Sykes takes the stage in Norfolk with her “Please and Thank You” tour. 7:30 p.m. Friday at Chrysler Hall, 215 St. Paul’s Blvd. Tickets start at $36.50. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra presents St. Patrick’s Celtic Celebration, featuring Celtic harpist and composer Maeve Gilchrist. 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St., Virginia Beach. Tickets start at $10. For more information, visit virginiasymphony.org.

Celtic Angels Ireland with the Celtic Knight Dancers and Trinity Band Ensemble of Dublin. 3 p.m. Sunday at Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Tickets start at $33.50. To buy online, visit fergusoncenter.org.

Military Through the Ages will feature reenactors depicting armed forces from 500 B.C.E. through modern-day soldiers with the Virginia Army National Guard. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Jamestown Settlement, 2110 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg. Tickets start at $18. Discounts available for children. For more information, call 757-253-4838.

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Bruce Hornsby and yMusic present BrhyM, featuring new compositions and Hornsby fan favorites. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Tickets start at $42.50. To buy online, visit fergusoncenter.org.

Jazz pianist Justin Kauflin and his quartet featuring guitarist Chico Pinheiro will take the stage as part of the Live at the Z Music Series. 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, at Zeiders American Dream Theater, 4509 Commerce St., Virginia Beach. Tickets start at $25. To buy online, visit thez.org.

Patty Jenkins, [email protected]