We are planning a SPRING FLING at 4811 High St W, Portsmouth VA (right at the corner of Cedar Lane and High Street), on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 1pm-5pm. Like our annual fall fests, our extremely talented and creative VENDORS will be set up in the middle of ALL the action! As always, we […]
Themed and general trivia every Tuesday eventing from 7-9.
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Come one, come all! Disney Lorcana League is happening every Wednesday at Atlantis Portsmouth. Come out and play Bo3 (Best of 3) to earn points toward promos. Open play and Free for all!
Join us the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month for Music Bingo! Free to play, and all ages are welcome!
karaoke.and upbeat music.
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 […]
Blues, Rock, and more. Acoustic guitar and vocals.
The 2025 Umoja Festival will be held on May 23-25, 2025, at Festival Park in Portsmouth. Join us in a grand celebration of unity at Portsmouth’s Annual African American culture […]