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Wild Kratts Ocean Adventure! The Exhibit

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

Treat your kids to this interactive exhibit from the popular Wild Kratts TV show. Children can explore ocean animals and their habitats, while using Wild Kratts technology to embark on […]

An Architecture of Democracy in a Landscape of Slavery

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Annex 420 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center along with Black History Now is proud to present University of Virginia Professor Dr. Louis P. Nelson to discuss The Architecture of Democracy in a Landscape of Slavery: An Illustrated Presentation.  The University of Virginia is closely associated with Thomas Jefferson and is an architectural testament to the enlightened visions […]

Tuskegee Airmen: The First Top Guns

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Annex 420 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center and Black History Now present the Tuskegee Airmen: The First Top Guns.  In May of 1949, the  U.S. Military was still segregated.  The U.S. Air […]

Urban Slavery and the Construction of Drydock #1 at the Gosport Shipyard

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Annex 420 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

The Portsmouth History Museums and Black History Now present Dr. Linda Upham-Bornstein's presentation Engineer Loammi Baldwin, Urban Slavery, and the Construction of Dry Dock #1 at Gosport Shipyard.  When Dry Dock […]

African American History Expo

Portsmouth Public Library - Main Branch 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA

The Portsmouth Public Library, Main Branch and Black History Now present an African American History Expo.  Celebrate African American history and music featuring handcrafted items, music from Porte Towne Magic, and speaker […]

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Soul Finger Project

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

This 4-person art exhibition features paintings and drawings influenced by contemporary Black Culture that traces its roots to the Caribbean, Northern Africa and beyond. Featured artists are Anthony Burks, Sr., […]

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A Post Such As Portsmouth – Portsmouth 1781

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

A Post Such As Portsmouth is a 2-day re-enactment designed to entertain and educate the public of the occupation of Portsmouth by the British forces in 1781. It is open and […]

Bunny Hop 5k & 1 Mile Family Fun Run

Old Towne Portsmouth Waterfront 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, VA

We’re “hoppy” to announce that the Bunny Hop 5K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run is back! Hop in and enjoy a picturesque course through historic Olde Towne and along the […]

Portsmouth State of the City 2022

Renaissance Portsmouth Waterfront Hotel 425 Water St., Portsmouth, VA

The State of the City is the premier annual forum for Portsmouth's business, civic, and community leaders. The 2022 address, delivered by the Honorable Shannon Glover, Portsmouth Mayor, will highlight key business development […]

Sons of Serendip Concert

Churchland Auditorium 4301 Cedar Ln, Portsmouth, VA

Portsmouth Community Concerts presents sensational vocal/instrumental quartet, Sons of Serendip bringing their jaw-dropping, powerhouse sound to Churchland High School Auditorium, 4301 Cedar Lane, on Friday, April 22, 2022, at 7:30 […]

$25

Jack White – The Supply Chain Issues Tour

Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion 16 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth, VA

Jack White, founding member of The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, and The Dead Weather, a 12-time GRAMMY® Award-winner and 36-time nominee, and Third Man Records founder, is set to release […]

$40