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Portsmouth Public Schools Student Art Show

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

The Children's Museum of Virginia is proud to present the Portsmouth Public Schools Student Art Show, showcasing the creativity and imagination of talented K–6 students! Mark your calendars to celebrate […]

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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 Abraham Lincoln survives and leads the nation through a stronger, more visionary Reconstruction, inviting visitors to reconsider history as a place for possibility, creativity and […]

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34th Annual Portsmouth Umoja Festival

Festival Park 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, Virginia

Join us as we come together for a weekend of unity, culture and celebration at the 34th Annual Umoja Festival – a beloved tradition on the Portsmouth Waterfront! “Umoja” means […]

Free

Denim & Diamonds at the Portsmouth Pavilion

Portsmouth Pavilion 16 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth, VA

The Denim & Diamonds Concert Series presents the Southern Soul All-White Spring Fest at the Portsmouth Pavilion on Saturday, May 23. Don’t miss King George & Marcellus the Singer with Fat Daddy, and special guests K. Morris, D’Vito, Money Train and DJ Truck.   Tickets $61and up.

$61.00

Mercy Creek at the Barrel II

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

Aggressive Folk Rock Earthy Edgy Music

Free