5 don't-miss things to do this weekend

1. DUCK TAPE REGATTA
The annual Duck Tape Regatta takes place Saturday to raise money for Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. Watch as teams are given four hours to cobble together a boat from plywood, one pound of fasteners and 60 yards of Duck Tape. Boat building goes from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and the boat racing starts at 2 p.m. The question isn’t just who will win the race, but who can stay afloat. Check out the Pilot's popsicle stick regatta.

2. KENNY 'BABYFACE' EDMONDS
He’s sold 500 million albums as a singer and producer, but Babyface told music writer Rashod Ollison that he is trying to keep his music simple. He performs a free concert at Fort Monroe this Saturday night. Special guest Slapwater will also be there. Opening act starts at 5:30 p.m. and the main act at 8 p.m., but be sure to stay late for the fireworks. Read up on Babyface.

3. CATCH A BASEBALL GAME FOR A CAUSE
Grab your glove and a couple friends and head over to Harbor Park for "Turning the Tide on Diabetes Night." Our Norfolk Tides will take on the Durham Bulls at 6:15 p.m. Sunday. A portion of your ticket price will go to EVMS Sterlitz Diabetes Center. Stadium tickets are $9.50 and picnic area tickets (which include food and drinks) are $25.

4. ROCK AND ROLL ART SHOW
Don’t miss the Rock and Roll themed art on display at the Pembroke Mall this weekend. Original art, photos, song lyrics, concert posters, album art and more will featuring many of rocks most-loved artists. Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, The Eagles, U2, AC/DC. Need we say more? The free show runs all weekend.

5. CLASSIC MOVIE SHOWDOWN
Drop by the Naro Expanded Cinema on Monday night, but only if you’re in a party mood. The audience will cheer and vote for their favorite performances from this year’s summer festival of classic movies hosted by The Virginian Pilot's movie reviewer Mal Vincent. Also, keep an eye on our Movie Guide for reviews of movies that opened this weekend.

OTHER CONTENDORS
Free music Friday in Ocean View
Tom Green at the Funny Bone
Free music after work Friday at Waterside

Find more things to do in our events calendar