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Extreme BINGO Night -Chick-fil-A Fredrick Blvd

901 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23707-4107, United States 901 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23707-4107, United States, Portsmouth, VA

🎉 Join us for EXTREME BINGO NIGHT monthly (every Third Thursday)! 🗓️ Bring your friends and family, grab your favorite Chick-fil-A dinner, and join us for an evening packed with […]

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Portsmouth Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services 1811 King Street, Portsmouth, VA

For more information about this event reach out to BHS by phone at (757) 393-5357 or by email at bhspreventionservices@portsmouthva.gov.

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Toddler Days

Portsmouth, VA

School is back in session and it’s a great time for toddlers to play in the museum – explore some exhibits, see a planetarium show, make a craft, and more!

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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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Art on the Square

Portsmouth, VA

We're bringing the art outside this summer with large-format prints of original artwork hung along the square. Meet this year's artist lineup below and click any name to see more of their work.

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Game Night at the Museum

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

Join us for an evening of games, creativity, and community after hours. We'll have art-themed games ready to play, or bring one of your favorites to share with the group. Admission is free, with coffee and snacks provided to keep the fun going all evening. Gather your friends and make it a Friday night in […]

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Backyard at the Bier Garden

The Bier Garden 438 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Welcome back to our Backyard concert series! Every Friday and Saturday evening we will feature another local artist, weather permitting. The show will begin at 6pm and wrap up around 8pm. Can't wait to see you out back!

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Practical Magic 2 at the Commodore Theatre

Commodore Theatre 421 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Two witches must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all. Release date September 11, 2026 (USA) Director Susanne Bier Story by Alice Hoffman Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures

$12.00
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Volunteer Service Day at Paradise Creek

Paradise Creek Nature Park 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA

Volunteers will work with our staff on seasonal tasks such as weeding, planting, cleaning, pruning, and light maintenance. Dress for working outdoors, and bring your work gloves and reusable water bottle. Target age: 16 and above

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Classic Cars and Coffee

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Annex 420 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

At the Olde Towne Farmers Market.  Join us for informal Classic Cars & Coffee at the historic Olde Towne Farmers Market. Classic cars get FREE up-front, car-show-style parking and FREE gourmet coffee for the drivers. Great spot to bring the spouse and family, 50+ vendors with fresh produce, grilled items, baked goods, sweets, juices, confections, […]