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 imagination, whimsy, and humor of Mo Willems. Many familiar characters will be featured, including best friend duo Elephant and Piggie, faithful companion Knuffle Bunny, and […]
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 definition of art. Here, in an unusual feat, artists use air as an active tool in their work to subvert our perspectiveand surprise us. Inflatables […]
APRIL 17-20, 2024 Get ready college basketball fans, it’s time for the 2024 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 […]
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. October 24 - Rick Elliott October 31 - Skylark featuring Skip Hancock November 7 - Seamless Duo Novemebr 14 […]
Acoustic Carnival is a monthly music series hosted by Portsmouth's favorite Allen Hudson. Each month, he features the music of a different local artist. Doors open at 6. Music at […]
From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend […]
bring your best lines and get ready for some improv! Hosted by Kasey Kennedy.
Blues, Rock, and more. Acoustic guitar and vocals.
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 in Portsmouth through this historic collection of memories and artifacts, highlighting the impact of Hampton Roads' and Portsmouth’s artists. Visit our Art is Revolutionary exhibit, […]
Paint your fur baby for lasting memories. Learn the basics and take it from there.
The fun starts at 7!
Presented as part of the 85th Season of the Portsmouth Community Concerts. AJ Bisto, born and raised in Minnesota, has been singing since he could talk. His first gig was […]