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First Fridays Concerts in the Courtyard presents Horseboy Blues

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

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 […]

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The Pigeon Comes To Portsmouth: A Mo Willems EXHIBIT

Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

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 […]

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Blow Up II – Inflatable Contemporary Art

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

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 […]

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Celebrate the District – The Portsmouth Cultural Arts District

High Street Corridor 206 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

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: […]

First Saturdays at the PACC – Morning Markets, Music & Museum

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

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 Virginia Symphony Orchestra presents Artistry for the Soul

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

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 […]

First Fridays Concerts in the Courtyard presents Paul Urban and Friends

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

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 […]

Second Saturdays – Andalo’s Birthday Bash

Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Mark your calendars! Join Andalo for his birthday bash on the second Saturday of this month as we celebrate with fun activities and adventures.

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Andalo’s Library

Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Explore a story with Andalo and friends! Every third Saturday of the month. Included with museum admission. Programming times: 11:30am and 1:30pm

The Rhythm Project All-Stars

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

The Rhythm Project is a world percussion ensemble dedicated to nurturing self-esteem through individual, cooperative achievement. Founded in 1996, the program was started in Portsmouth, VA. The All-Stars, 2009, 2010, […]

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First Fridays Concerts in the Courtyard – Allen Hudson and the Halfmoons

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

Classic rock, progressive, alternative, and a wide variety of music. First Friday concerts are free along with admission to museum exhibits. The First Friday Concert series is sponsored by Support Portsmouth Public Art, ThePortsmouth Art & Cultural Center, and Franklin D. Edmondson, Commissioner of Revenue. Snacks and beverages available inside the fence.  Art market along […]