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Chevra Cinema Series presents Cast a Giant Shadow (1966)

Jewish Museum & Cultural Center 607 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA

Playing at the Jewish Museum & Cultural Center. In this fact-based film, distinguished U.S. Army Col. David Marcus (Kirk Douglas) is enlisted by the Israelis to perform the difficult task of […]

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Epic Elvis at the Commodore Theatre

Commodore Theatre 421 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Never-before-seen footage and recordings feature Elvis Presley in concert at his Las Vegas residency during the later stage of his career. Release date: February 20, 2026 (USA) Director: Baz Luhrmann […]

$12.00

Special Needs Sunday

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

Connect with local organizations during our on-site Special Needs Resource Fair and discover helpful tools, services, and support for your family. Explore valuable services and programs in a welcoming, accessible […]

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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 […]

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A Post Such As Portsmouth-1781

High Street Corridor 206 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

A Post Such as Portsmouth is an immersive, interactive, educational, child-friendly, annual spring event commemorating the 1781 British occupation of Portsmouth by the turncoat Benedict Arnold himself.  On Saturday, March […]

Free
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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 […]

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

Portsmouth Welcome Center 206 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

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 […]

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Art Workshop – Resin Art

That Art Store 510 Middle Street, Portsmouth, VA

Learn to make Resin jewelry, suncatchers, or paint resin on glass.  Prices range from $50 - $65 depending on the project selected.

$50.00