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Jazz Night at Admiral’s

Portsmouth, VA

Admiral's Steak and Seafood, inside the Rivers Casino, offers jazz on Thursday nights.  Come in for a delicion dinner, quality cocktails, and the best in local jazz.  15% off on […]

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Joker: Folie à Deux at the Commodore Theatre

Commodore Theatre 421 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Failed comedian Arthur Fleck meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn, while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital. Upon his release, the two of them embark on a doomed romantic […]

$12.00

Lafayette Day in Portsmouth

Portsmouth City Park Cpl J M Williams Ave, Portsmouth, VA

City Park– The Fort Nelson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will rededicate the centennial monument to mark the passing of another 100 years at 9am.  The marker […]

Lafayette- Monument Re-dedication

Portsmouth City Park Cpl J M Williams Ave, Portsmouth, VA

The Fort Nelson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will rededicate the centennial monument to mark the passing of another 100 years.  The marker was originally placed at […]

LaFayette- Arrives at City Park

Portsmouth City Park Cpl J M Williams Ave, Portsmouth, VA

The Fort Nelson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will rededicate the centennial monument to mark the passing of another 100 years at 9am.  The marker was originally placed at City Park in October 1924 to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the return of the Marquis de Lafayette to Portsmouth in 1924.  We […]

Free
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Black History Now – Art Is Revolutionary

Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum 904 Elm Avenue, Portsmouth, VA

In 2024 the arts take center stage, as Black History Now! showcases some of the area’s most successful Black artists, filmmakers, musicians, and changemakers. Meet the artists who made history […]

Lafayette-Visits Historic Emanuel AME

Emanuel A.M.E. Church 637 North Street, Portsmouth, VA

The Nation's guest will be heading down North street to visit the Historic Emanuel AME churuch and will be greeted by Nathan Richardson, who will be interpreting Frederick Douglass at 3 pm. They will also will be welcomed by Pastor Sylvester & Mrs. “Frankie” Colvin for a 20-minute program, which includes a brief history of […]

Free
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Ghost Walk Bazaar

Corner of High & Court Streets High St & Court Street, Portsmouth, VA

The Ghost Walk Bazaar is a family-friendly street festival that closes 2 blocks of Court Street between High and County streets, and serves as the start and end point of the Ghost Walk. Guests are urged to wear their Halloween best! It's a fun and exciting event with over 50 Halloween-themed vendors in costume, entertainers […]

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Olde Towne Ghost Walk

Trinity Episcopal Church 500 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA

The Olde Towne Ghost Walk returns for its 42nd anniversary Friday, October 25, at 5:30 p.m. rain or shine. Ghosts of the Olde Towne Ghost Walk tell their tales of love, loss, murder, and mayhem! Patrons are guided on a walking tour through the historic district of Olde Towne, Portsmouth. At each haunted house visitors […]

$15

Lafayette- Progressive Dinner

The Bain House 326 North St, Portsmouth, VA

Enjoy an evening at the Bain House (Cornwallis Headquarters) for Coctails & Hors  d'oeuvres at 7pm. Followed the main course at the Grice House at 7:30 pm. After, head over to the historic hill house museum for dessert at 8:30 pm. This is a ticketed event and will go on sale soon.

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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, […]