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Fun to Do: ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ Black Violin, Broadway’s ‘Come From Away’ and more

Broadway’s “Come From Away" comes to the Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News on April 9. (Matthew Murphy photo)
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Broadway’s “Come From Away” comes to the Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News on April 9. (Matthew Murphy photo)
Staff mugshot of Patty Jenkins.

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

Virginia Symphony Orchestra presents “To Whitney with Love” featuring “American Idol” finalist LaKisha Jones. 7:30 p.m. Friday at Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News; and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Chrysler Hall, 215 St. Paul’s Blvd., Norfolk. Tickets start at $10. To buy online, visit virginiasymphony.org.

“Little Shop of Horrors.” Seymour and his blood-eating plant Audrey II take over the stage in Williamsburg through April 21. Various times at Williamsburg Players, 200 Hubbard Lane. Tickets start at $22. For show dates and availability, visit williamsburgplayers.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s PB&J Series presents “Rhythm: The Heartbeat of the Orchestra” featuring conductor Helen Martell and Rhythm Project All-Stars. 3 p.m. Sunday at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St., Virginia Beach. Tickets start at $12. To buy online or for more information on pre-show activities, visit virginiasymphony.org.

Two-time Grammy-nominated duo Black Violin bring their “Experience” tour to Norfolk. 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Chrysler Hall, 215 St. Paul’s Blvd. Tickets start at $28.50. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com.

Broadway’s “Come From Away,” for one night only. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Tickets start at $68.50. To buy online, visit fergusoncenter.org.

Pianist and composer Keiko Matsui brings her latest release, “Euphoria,” to Virginia Beach. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St. Tickets start at $37.50. For more information or to buy tickets online, visit sandlercenter.org.

Patty Jenkins, patty.jenkins@pilotonline.com