Join us for a wonderful afternoon of sidewalk chalk art activities in the courtyard. Inspired by a palette of bright colors, we'll be hosting Color Craze throughout the season. Free and open to the public.
Classic rock. 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. Edmundson, Commissioner of Revenue. Snacks and beverages available inside the fence. Gallery open. Art market along the sidewalk.
Storyweavers perform live.
Come dressed as your favorite community heroes, or even a superhero! Activities included with admission.
Morning Concerts presents Jim Bulleit and Richard Spano Live at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center.
Shaun made his screen debut in the Wallace and Gromit film A Close Shave back in 1995. Fast-forward to now and Shaun has become a global superstar, enjoyed by fans in 170 countries across the world! He’s starred in six TV series’ and enjoyed success on the big screen with two feature films that have […]
Saturday, August 24 and Sunday August 25, The 52nd Annual Seawall Art Show returns to High Street. The street is closed from Crawford Street to Court Street and features over 70 artists. If you want to find that one-of-a-kind gift for someone special or a signature piece for yourself, then come to our show, located […]
Free Museum Admission for Blue Star Families (Active-Duty Military). Select Portsmouth Museums* – including the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, The Lightship Portsmouth Museum and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum – are again participating in the Blue Star Museums program. Each summer, this annual collaboration between the National Endowment […]
Local favorite band plays blues, rock, country and more. First Friday concerts are free along with admission to museum exhibits. The First Friday Concert series is sponsored by Support Portsmouth […]
Musicians of all trypes come together for a Scotting Celtic music jam.
Time for some teddy bear health care! At September’s Second Saturday event, each kid will receive a teddy bear, then walk their bear through healthcare stations. CHKD pediatric staff and […]
Standard Time Jazz is comprised of piano, bass, drums, trombone, and vocals, covering diverse styles from Jazz, Latin, Blues, and Classic Big Bands of the 1930s and 1940s. Examples include […]