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Spiderman: Brand New Day at the Commodore Theatre

Commodore Theatre 421 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Peter Parker devotes his life to protecting New York City as a full-time Spider-Man. But as the demands on him intensify, the pressure sparks a surprising physical evolution that threatens his existence, even as a strange new pattern of crimes gives rise to one of the most powerful threats he's ever faced.

$12.00
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TFC Band Live at Sound Bar

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

Party Band.  R&B, Funk, Soul, Rock, and more.

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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 inspired by one of history’s greatest thinkers. Build structures, experiment with gears and simple machines, design flying creations, solve puzzles and create artwork while discovering […]

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A Seat of Justice: The Courthouse that Changed Portsmouth Exhibit

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

Step inside the courthouse that once shaped the course of justice in Portsmouth and beyond. From witch trials to slavery-era rulings to civil rights sit-ins and debates over Confederate monuments, A Seat of Justice explores how law, power and memory have intersected inside the Norfolk County Courthouse – right here in this very building. Through […]

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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.

Aloha Luau Party at The Renaissance

Renaissance Portsmouth Waterfront Hotel 425 Water St., Portsmouth, VA

We're bringing the islands to Portsmouth for one unforgettable evening of tropical cocktails, live entertainment, and summer vibes. Put on your favorite Hawaiian shirt or tropical attire and join us as we toast to National Rum Day with handcrafted Bacardí cocktails, exclusive drink specials, exciting giveaways, and live music all night long. 🍹 Specialty Bacardí […]

Sunset Thursdays – Island Boy

Festival Park 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, Virginia

Festival Park  (16 Crawford Circle) June 4th – August 27th (Thursdays ONLY) 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Enjoy Portsmouth’s FREE after-work summer concerts series sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation. Local entertainment and food vendors. Available parking after 5:00pm at Water Street Parking Lot, City Hall Parking Garage, County Street Parking Garage, and Water Street […]

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