City of Portsmouth

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RAC Recovery Conference

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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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 discover the origins of Black History Month alongside a broader look at how communities honor the past through meaningful places, traditions and cultural events, from […]

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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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Art Lab

Portsmouth, VA

Make, create and explore at Art Lab! Each session offers a hands-on opportunity to discover different art materials and techniques while making something of your own. Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 AM or 1 PM at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center.

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Sound Bites

Portsmouth, VA

Your midweek music break is back for September🎶 Join us for Sound Bites every Wednesday from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM in the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Courtyard. Enjoy live music in a relaxed outdoor setting. Free admission to the courtyard and the museum during performances. Bring your lunch, a friend, or your whole […]

Homeschool Day

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

A special day designed for homeschooling families. Enjoy art workshops, interactive demonstrations, educational games and plenty of hands-on fun throughout the museum.

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Digger at the Commodore Theatre

Commodore Theatre 421 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Tom Cruise's movie Digger is a satirical dark comedy about a powerful oil tycoon who tries to prove he is humanity's savior after his company's operations trigger a global environmental disaster. Plot and Story The Disaster: Tom Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, an eccentric and wealthy billionaire oil executive. An explosion on one of his rigs […]

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First Weekends: Discover Olde Towne Portsmouth

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

Make your first weekend a tradition in Olde Towne. Join us in Olde Towne as we bring the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center (PACC) courtyard and surrounding streets to life with live music, local art, markets and hands-on activities – all along the High Street corridor. FRIDAY | 5–8 PM Ease into the weekend with: […]