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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 […]

$12.00
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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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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: […]

Conduit of Fire Release Party at MoMac Brewing

Momac Brewing Company 3228 Academy Ave, Portsmouth, VA

Magic is maddening. Defiance is deadly. And the government is hiding something. 🔥Conduit of Fire🔥 Surviving the truth requires more than they are ready to give. YOU ARE INVITED to Jessica's launch party for her debut NobleDark Epic Fantasy novel, Conduit of Fire, publishing on Friday, October 30th. 🔥Book signings! 🔥Excerpt readings! 🔥Meet the author! […]

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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!

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Classic Cars and Coffee

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Annex 420 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

At the Olde Towne Farmers Market.  Join us for informal Classic Cars & Coffee at the historic Olde Towne Farmers Market. Classic cars get FREE up-front, car-show-style parking and FREE gourmet coffee for the drivers. Great spot to bring the spouse and family, 50+ vendors with fresh produce, grilled items, baked goods, sweets, juices, confections, […]

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Olde Towne Farmer’s Market

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

Every Saturday. starting at 9 AM in spring summer. The Olde Towne Farmers Market offers fresh regional and local produce, meats, holiday floral arrangements, baked goods, one-of-a-kind gift items by local artisans, and more!.

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First Saturday Art Market in Olde Towne Portsmouth

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

Are you an art aficionado in southeast VA? Come see up to 35 local artists for a sidewalk art show on the first Saturday of the month in walkable Olde Towne Portsmouth VA's Cultural Arts District, conveniently located between the Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmers Market and the Antique & Flea Market. A great chance to […]