Greek Festival, Chesapeake Jubilee, Bayou in Norfolk: What’s happening in Hampton Roads and beyond

Our picks for what’s happening in Hampton Roads and North Carolina:

Greek Fest Express

It’s that time of year again for the Norfolk Greek Festival. Order online and cruise through the express drive-thru. The menu consists of items such as pastitsio (Greek version of lasagna), gyro and baklava.

11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. tomorrow through Saturday. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 7220 Granby St., Norfolk. 757-440-0500. norfolkgreekfestival.org

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Celebrate Chesapeake

Get ready to have some fun at the Chesapeake Jubilee. This family-friendly event will have entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, and rides. Of course, there will be food, including the Kiwanis Club of Chesapeake’s Shrimp Fest tomorrow. Don’t forget the fireworks at 9 p.m. on Saturday.

6 to 10 p.m. Tomorrow; 5 to 10 p.m. Friday;10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Chesapeake City Park, 900 Greenbrier Parkway. 757-482-4848. Tickets start at $3. chesapeakejubilee.org

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A Root Awakening

Head to the North Carolina Potato Festival this weekend to celebrate the starchy root vegetable. The fest will have food vendors, games, rides, a beer and wine garden and more. The event also features 2,000 pounds of free French fries on Saturday while supplies last.

5 to 11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. 106 S. Water St., Elizabeth City. 252-340-4701. Free. ncpotatofestival.com

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Celebrate The Pelican State

You don’t have to travel South to get a taste of Louisiana. Spend the weekend at the Bayou Bon Vivant Cajun Music, Food & Art Festival. It will have foods such as crawfish, jambalaya and beignets. Laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll).

Noon to 10 p.m. Friday; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Town Point Park, 113 Waterside Drive, Norfolk. 757-441-2345. Tickets $10. bit.ly/BBVFest

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Did someone say bacon?

The Rotary Club of Warwick at City Center is hosting a Bacon Bash. It features bacon-themed dishes, bourbon cocktails and beers. Vote for your favorites and boogie to the sounds of Brother Lucy.

6 to 8:30 p.m. May 23. Virginia Living Museum, 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. 757-933-2033. Tickets start at $65. baconbash.org

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Other events to explore

Strawberry Jamboree: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Virginia Beach Farmers Market, 3640 Dam Neck Road, Virginia Beach. 757-385-4388. bit.ly/StrawJam

Bloom and Grow Market: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. The Wandering Witch, 534 Wythe Creek Road, Poquoson. 757-504-4596. bit.ly/TWWBloom

Sangria Tasting: 6 to 8 p.m. May 23. UNO Pizzeria & Grill, 5007 Victory Blvd, Tabb. 757-886-9050. 5900 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. 757-466-0923. Tickets $20. bit.ly/UNOtasting and bit.ly/UNOTasting2

Delectable Brunch Opening Reception: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 25. D’Art Center, 740 Boush St., Norfolk. 757-625-4211. Free. bit.ly/dartbrunch

Farm to Table Supper Salads with local ingredients: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. May 26. Kitchen Barn, 1628 Laskin Road Virginia Beach. 757-422-0888. Tickets $100. bit.ly/TableSalad

Rekaya Gibson, 757-295-8809; rekaya.gibson@virginiamedia.com