Chesapeake native and Saturday Night Live alumnus Jay Pharoah is returning to Hampton Roads this weekend to raise money for college students pursuing the arts.
Pharoah’s Pharoah Phamily Foundation will host the 2026 Jay Pharoah Fine Arts Scholarship Awards — the Phall Ball — on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Rivers Casino in Portsmouth. Grammy Award-winning musician Teddy Riley will appear as a special guest.
Watch: Jay Pharoah Phamily Phoundation Scholarship Gala supports local students on Coast Live
Jay Pharoah Phamily Phoundation Scholarship Gala supports local students on Coast Live
The event aims to reduce financial barriers for high school seniors pursuing undergraduate degrees in the arts, increase art-focused opportunities across the educational landscape and foster a community where creativity and innovation thrive…