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Sail Virginia℠ 2026

Olde Towne Portsmouth Waterfront 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, VA

A once-in-a-generation maritime celebration is coming to Portsmouth! From June 19–22, Sail Virginia℠ 2026 brings legendary Tall Ships to Portsmouth’s historic waterfront as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration. Watch the breathtaking Parade of Sails, climb aboard historic ships, meet the crews, and explore a waterfront alive with live music, great local food, family activities, […]

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Leonardo’s Lab

Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Step into the inventive world of Leonardo da Vinci in Leonardo’s Lab! This immersive hands-on exhibition invites children and families to explore art, science, engineering and creativity through interactive activities […]

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Steel Seas & Sky Machines: The Dieselpunk Art of Tony Snipes

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

Head off on a journey through Tony Snipes’ world of alternate histories and reimagined machines in this powerful new exhibition. Steel Seas & Sky Machines explores an alternate America where […]

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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 […]

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Color Craze

Portsmouth, VA

Say hello to Sun & Sand! Join us on Saturdays in June from 11am-2pm in the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Courtyard for beach-inspired art activities. Create sand paintings and […]

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The Brandon Roberts Band at the Sound Bar

Sound Bar at Rivers Casino 3630 Victory Blvd., Portsmouth, VA

Brandon Roberts is an R&B vocalist from Suffolk, Virginia, whose musical foundation was built in the church, where his voice first took shape. By age 15, he was touring internationally […]