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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 play inspired by the beloved books and PBS KIDS series. Kids can experiment with simple machines, test wind power, build structures, explore a city park, […]

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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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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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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 in the Western Hemisphere to the groundbreaking ships that changed naval warfare forever, the shipyard has served as a vital pillar of America’s national defense […]

757 YOCK WARS at Venue 757

Venue 757 4582 George Washington Highway, Portsmouth, VA

The foodie event you all have been waiting for. So many people all across the seven cities brag about having the best yock in the 757 area, so it's high time we find out who the REAL King or Queen of this classic Virginia dish is. 10 contestants, 3 judges, and a hometown crowd that […]

$25
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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 Distributed by: Universal Pictures, Neon Running time: 1h 40m Cast: Elvis Presley Producers: Baz Luhrmann, Colin Smeeton, Schuyler Weiss, Matthew Gross, Jeremy Castro Music composed […]

$12.00

The Beat That Connects US: Rhythm & the African Diaspora

Portsmouth Public Library - Main Branch 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA

Join Rita Addico Cohen, Founder and Executive Director of the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance (TACA), for an inspiring exploration of rhythm as a universal language that links the African diaspora […]

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Coldest Night of the Year 5K Fundraiser

Portsmouth City Hall Plaza 801 Crawford St, Portsmouth, VA

Hosted by Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless.  DATE CHANGE: NEW DATE IS MARCH 1. The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Join us on February 28, 2026 - team up, fundraise, walk, and take a moment to look closer... because it’s cold […]

Will & Debra Gunderson

Well Coffeehouse 4351 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth, VA

Listen to live Gospel music while enjoying a relaxed evening.

Free