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Student Art Show

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

It’s art from the heart! Celebrate the creativity of young artists, featuring award- winning pieces from Portsmouth Public Schools’ K-6 grade students. Enjoy this inspiring collection on display from April […]

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Sinners at the Commodore Theatre

Commodore Theatre 421 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. Release date: April 2025 (USA) Director: Ryan Coogler Running time: 2h 17m MPAA rating: R Budget: 90 million USD Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian

$12.00
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Thomas and Friends Explore The Rails

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

All aboard! At this all-new exhibit, kids can step into the world of Thomas & Friends, visit iconic stops on the Island Of Sodor like Knapford Station and Sodor Steamworks, and team up with Thomas to solve fun challenges and explore hands-on engineering adventures. This interactive exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum and […]

Arbor Day Tree Walk at Hoffler Creek

Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve 4510 Twin Pines Road, Portsmouth, VA

Join local arborists DW Coble to learn the ins and outs of trees.  Afterwards, take home a sapling of your own donated by Bartlett Tree Experts. $10 per person | […]

$10.00
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Black History Now – Waves of Strength Exhibition

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

Waves of Strength Portraits of African American Shipyard Workers from Tidewater Virginia  In the summer of 2014, photographer artist Glen McClure began his project of documenting the proud men and women who work to support a massive industry that defines South Hampton Roads, Virginia.  This exhibition highlights the African Americans included in that series, with […]

$3.00
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Black History Now – A Purple Patchwork Sewn in Sisterhood

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

A Purple Patchwork Sewn in Sisterhood The Hampton Road’s based 54-40 African American Quilters Guild of Virginia reflects on The Color Purple through their creation of quilts in this exhibition of latest works March 22nd through July 20th 2025

$3.00