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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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Trivia Night at MoMac Brewing

Momac Brewing Company 3228 Academy Ave, Portsmouth, VA

Troy Trivia presents General Knowledge Trivia.  Occasional themed trivia in its place. Beer!    

80’s Flashback Biker Night

Ironclad Harley Davidson 2211 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth, VA, United States, Virginia 23704, Portsmouth

Get ready for an unforgettable night at with our 80s Flashback Bike Night! 📅 Friday, August 14 🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Dust off your leg warmers, tease up that hair, and join us for a totally rad evening featuring: • 🎶 Awesome music & '80s vibes • 🍔 Cheap food & cold refreshments […]

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Saturday’s in the Backyard at the Bier Garden

The Bier Garden 438 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Welcome back to our Backyard concert series! Every Friday and Saturday evening we will feature another local artist, weather permitting. The show will begin at 6pm and wrap up around 8pm. Can't wait to see you out back!

Billy the Kidden Rescue Bingo Night

Cure Coffeehouse 725 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Billy the Kidden Rescue Bingo Night 🎉🐾 **BINGO FOR THE KITTIES!** 🐾🎉 Mark your calendars and get ready for a fun-filled evening supporting Billy the Kidden Rescue! 📅 **Friday, August 14, 2026** 📍 **Cure Coffee – Portsmouth, VA** ⏰ **Bingo starts at 6:30 PM** ✨ **10 exciting rounds of Bingo** 🎟️ **Bingo cards are just […]

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