The Children’s Museum of Virginia welcomes back staff and students from Norfolk State University to host Nano Day. Discover the smallest science of plants and butterflies to sun screens and […]
Don’t miss your chance to see this enlightening exhibit about an essential American hero, the Marquis de Lafayette. You’ll find it at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum throughout the month of April, before it continues on to other locations across the country. Instrumental in America’s fight for independence, Lafayette was only 19 when he defied […]
This concert will feature Anthony Boatner and his band Horseboy Blues, which originated in 2020, consisting of lead singer-songwriter and guitarist Anthony Boatner (AKA Cowboy P), along with Dakota (Lead Guitarist and Singer), and Nat (the Drummer). Together they have been touring the Tidewater Area and Richmond, VA, performing and making a joyful sound wherever they […]
Every first Saturday of the month three markets will take place near each other, all surrounding the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center: The Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmers Market, The First […]
The Pigeon Comes to Portsmouth: A Mo Willems exhibit is inspired by the art and characters of the beloved children’s book author and illustrator, Mo Willems. Visitors are invited into the […]
BLOW UPII: Inflatable Contemporary Artexplores the medium of inflatable art with figurative, conceptual,and abstractimagery. Theselarge-scaleinflatable sculptures, conceived by nine artistsand art collectives,connote fun and whimsy,are familiar yet strange,and challenge the […]
Music, food trucks, make and take programs, working artists, break dancers, skateboarding demos, and a bunch of new murals. A shuttle will run from 12 pm - 4 pm and will connect all the museums and event locations with parking and the ferry. This event is actually made of up multiple arts related events including: […]
Every first Saturday of the month three markets will take place near each other, all surrounding the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center: The Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmers Market, The First […]
FREE CONCERT. Please register to attend so we can accommodate the seating. Artistry for the Soul, a celebration of the arts and human connection, is a special event curated by African-American Fellows for the Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s 23/24 season. This event highlights the importance of uplifting Black artistry and building community by performing a diverse […]
Paul Urban & Friends is a Tidewater Roots and Blues group that includes jazz and funk influences in its music. The band has expanded its repertoire to Southern Rock and Country, as well as original music. Located in Chesapeake, Virginia, Paul Urban is a familiar name regionally, performing at Jazz and Blues festivals, at local […]
Mark your calendars! Join Andalo for his birthday bash on the second Saturday of this month as we celebrate with fun activities and adventures.
Explore a story with Andalo and friends! Every third Saturday of the month. Included with museum admission. Programming times: 11:30am and 1:30pm