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Thomas and Friends Explore The Rails

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

All aboard! At this all-new exhibit, kids can step into the world of Thomas & Friends, visit iconic stops on the Island Of Sodor like Knapford Station and Sodor Steamworks, and team up with Thomas to solve fun challenges and explore hands-on engineering adventures. This interactive exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum and […]

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Black History Now – Waves of Strength Exhibition

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

Waves of Strength Portraits of African American Shipyard Workers from Tidewater Virginia  In the summer of 2014, photographer artist Glen McClure began his project of documenting the proud men and women who work to support a massive industry that defines South Hampton Roads, Virginia.  This exhibition highlights the African Americans included in that series, with […]

$3.00
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Black History Now – A Purple Patchwork Sewn in Sisterhood

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

A Purple Patchwork Sewn in Sisterhood The Hampton Road’s based 54-40 African American Quilters Guild of Virginia reflects on The Color Purple through their creation of quilts in this exhibition of latest works March 22nd through July 20th 2025

$3.00
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Forged in Hampton Roads Exhibit

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

Description: Forged in Hampton Roads explores the transformative impact of African American labor and how it profoundly shaped the character and lifestyle of the Hampton Roads region. Come learn about John Mallory Phillips, the man who created one of the region’s first Black resorts and hotels in Hampton. Or read about a former slave named Aaron who […]

Free
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Black History Now – The Dry Dock Affair

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum 2 High Street, Portsmouth

The Dry Dock Affair 1829-1831: African American Labor in America's Shipyard The Dry Dock Affair, 1829-1831: African American Labor in America’s Shipyard examines the history of both free and enslaved Black labor in the Gosport Shipyard during the 1830s. Dry Dock No.1 was completed in 1834 and became the first operational dry dock in the […]

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Military Family Days

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

Join us for Military Family Days, a 3-day celebration of fun, creativity and community across three museums – and your discounted Children’s Museum admission gets you free access to the other 2 museums! Start your adventure (with a special discounted admission) at the Children’s Museum of Virginia. Explore your favorite exhibits like Body Works, Bubbles, […]

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71st Annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament

Churchland Auditorium 4301 Cedar Ln, Portsmouth, VA

APRIL 16-19, 2025 Get ready college basketball fans, it’s time for the 2025 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament! 64 elite college seniors will compete in a 4-day tournament with NBA scouts & execs watching every move, pass and slam dunk. What started in 1953 as a city basketball league has now become an annual national sensation. Every […]

$5.00
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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 select appetizers, delicious sushi and more. April 3 - Danielle Roby April 10 - Seamless Duo April 17 - Eric Stabb April 24 - Skylark, […]

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Karaoke at The Barrel

The Barrel Restaurant and Lounge 5770 Churchland Blvd, Portsmouth, VA

Looking to sing karaoke.  Check out The Barrel on Thursdays.  Also offering have great food and drink specials.