Free and Open to the public. The Concert Truck is a mobile music venue that strengthens communities by redefining the concert experience and making music accessible to all. We engage diverse communities and audiences with thoughtful, timely programming and help build a critical presence in the community for the organizations with whom we collaborate. In […]
Classic rock, country, blues and more. The Tumbleweed Brothers are a local favorite.
Visit the Olde Towne Antique & Flea Market on the first Saturday of each month, rain or shine, and enjoy the eclectic collection of unique and antique wares. With more than 70 vendors, you will discover a great selection of antique and flea market items of all types – priced to sell! Shop for estate […]
William “Chan” Hall is a smooth jazz recording artist based in Richmond. Since the age of 15, he has had extensive training in keyboard and percussion instruments. His influences include Marcus Johnson, Bob Baldwin, and Joe Sample. Hall has performed throughout the Eastern U.S., sharing the stage with one of his idols, Herbie Hancock. His […]
Don’t miss this interactive traveling exhibit, on loan from the Children’s Museum of Minnesota, that lets kids step into the world of their favorite picture books. Make snow angels in The Snowy Day, explore an oversized alphabet playground in Chicka Chicka Boom Boom & more! Featured books brought to life in this exhibit: The Tale […]
Black History Now and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum proudly presents the exhibition of Rooting for the Home Team: Portsmouth's Black Baseball Players, Promoters and Parks. In the post-World War II era, "Baseball was king" in the sports world of Hampton Roads, especially in the African American community. Discover the joy of baseball among […]
The exhibit talk will be at 1:30 p.m. followed by a reception at PACC on Saturday, May 13th Pam Ponce, a Virginia Beach artist, will be presenting a multi-year project. She has spent several seasons photographing the Virginia Nature Conservancy’s Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve, an environmental treasure of barrier islands and lagoon landscapes located off […]
Reception: May 13, 1:30 p.m. Since 2006 the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center has hosted an exhibition of sculptures in the historic courtyard. Visitors can pick up a ballot inside and cast their vote to determine which sculpture wins People’s Choice Award. Additional awards include Seawall art Award and SPPA Juror’s Choice Award.
The 1960-1970 decade unleashed hope for the future and profound change as the civil rights movement sought to desegregate public spaces and secure the right to vote for African Americans. Inspired by the voice of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., thousands of courageous people risked their lives to end Jim Crow segregation. Photographs by amateurs, […]
A tour of eight historic churches and one synagogue in Olde Towne Portsmouth. Explore the architecture , stained glass, and memorabilia of these historic structures. You'll hear stories of the Yellow Fever epidemic, the Underground Railroad, the Irish immigrants who built a masterpiece, the Jewish community who began settling in Portsmouth as early as 1916, […]
A wonderful way to celebrate our youth and mental health! Families and people of all ages are invited to attend this fun and engaging opportunity to network and enjoy interactive exhibits inside the museum and outdoor festivities. All individuals with a wristband will receive free admission to the Children’s Museum, and the first 300 people […]
Join us for a free exhibit presentation on “Movement & Light: The Barrier Islands of Virginia” followed by a reception celebrating artist Pam Ponce’s work. The Movement & Light exhibit, which will run through July 9, features a multi-year project by Pam Ponce, a Virginia Beach artist who has spent several seasons photographing the environmental […]