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Curious George: Let’s Get Curious Exhibit

Portsmouth, VA

Step into the playful world of everyone’s favorite curious monkey! Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious! is a hands-on, interactive exhibit where young learners explore science, math and engineering through problem-solving play inspired by the beloved books and PBS KIDS series. Kids can experiment with simple machines, test wind power, build structures, explore a city park, […]

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A Seat of Justice: The Courthouse that Changed Portsmouth Exhibit

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

Step inside the courthouse that once shaped the course of justice in Portsmouth and beyond. From witch trials to slavery-era rulings to civil rights sit-ins and debates over Confederate monuments, A Seat of Justice explores how law, power and memory have intersected inside the Norfolk County Courthouse – right here in this very building. Through […]

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Celebrating 100 Years of Black History Month Exhibit

Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum 904 Elm Avenue, Portsmouth, VA

This special exhibit explores how African American history has been remembered, preserved and shared over the past century – and why that work matters now more than ever. Visitors will discover the origins of Black History Month alongside a broader look at how communities honor the past through meaningful places, traditions and cultural events, from […]

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America’s Shipyard: 10 Ships That Shaped a Nation Exhibit

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum 2 High Street, Portsmouth

Celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary by exploring America’s Shipyard, a powerful new Sail250® Virginia exhibit about the Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s critical role in American history. From the first dry dock in the Western Hemisphere to the groundbreaking ships that changed naval warfare forever, the shipyard has served as a vital pillar of America’s national defense […]

Paint your Pet at MoMac Brewing Co.

Momac Brewing Company 3228 Academy Ave, Portsmouth, VA

Join us at MoMac Brewing to unleash your inner artist as we guide you in creating a painting of your furry friend! Important info: Please be sure to email us at crushitartbar@gmail.com 24 hours in advance with the image of your pet you would like to use to create your painting from!

$49.20

Blue Cowbell Live at the Barrel

The Barrel Restaurant and Lounge 5770 Churchland Blvd, Portsmouth, VA

Be here at the barrel this Friday, from 6pm-9pm!  Join us for a great afternoon with friends and great blues music.

Hearts & Hugs at The Niche Venue

The Niche Venue 3981 Twin Pines Road, Portsmouth, VA

Hearts & Hugs Valentine Social Join us for the Hearts & Hugs Valentine Social – meet new friends, share laughs, and celebrate love in person! About this Event Join us on Friday, February 13, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Niche Venue for the Hearts & Hugs Valentine Social! This all-inclusive party is […]

$13.58