School supply giveaways, youth activities, food, music, basketball competitions, and lots of fun for the whole family.  For details, call Parks and Recreation at 757-393-8481.

Since their formation in 2003, A Day To Remember quietly emerged as arguably the biggest underground band in the world. The Florida group affirmed this status by achieving one platinum album, one gold album, one platinum single, and four gold singles. Not to mention, each full-length record ascended to #1 on the Billboard Rock, Indie, […]

Join us for the 50th Annual Seawall Art Show, featuring the works of more than 65 local and regional artists. Peruse paintings, sculptures, jewelry and more. Plus enjoy food and live entertainment in charming Olde Towne Portsmouth. Don’t miss it!

The core band is Bill Wampler on mandolin and/or guitar, Mark Wampler on bass, John Westbrook on guitar and/or harmonica, Jerry Hopkins on guitar or mandolin and Jay Shenk on viola- and they all sing.

Eleven-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson is “one of the greatest country singers of our time,” according to the Washington Post.  He is one of only a few people in the history of country music to win two Song of the Year Awards from both the CMA and ACMs. Throughout their career, Blackberry Smoke --vocalist/lead guitarist […]

Join us on September 10, 2022, from 9:30-4:30, for the 2nd Annual Portsmouth Paddle Battle on the Elizabeth River.  Participants will compete in SUP and kayak categories depending on age/experience level. If Racer and Spectator comments from 2021 are any guide, the 2nd Annual Portsmouth Paddle Battle will be an awesome day out on the water and […]

Join all your favorite local craft breweries for a day of delicious brews, live music, vendors and food trucks! The Heart Stompers and The Bay Rats will be rocking the day! Tickets available through Ticketmaster!

Join the City of Portsmouth and members of the community as we honor the lives lost, and the extraordinary acts of bravery and kindness on that tragic day.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 8 p.m. for a live concert featuring Grammy-Award winner and R&B legend Lalah Hathaway. Joining the lineup is 4-time Grammy-Award winner pianist and songwriter Robert Glasper appearing at the Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion. Tickets may be purchased at the pavilion’s box office, online at all Ticketmaster […]

Presented by the Wesley Community Service Center ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE WESLEY CENTER The daughter of Donny Hathaway, the late soul legend, Lalah Hathaway has forged her own way in music, using a lovely contralto to pursue various styles that mix R&B, jazz, and pop. She's also a pianist who won three Grammys in three […]

Discover the joys of creating at Portsmouth Museums Maker Fest 2022. From computer coding to cutting, weaving and painting, this family-friendly event provides an opportunity to explore the modern DIY culture and become a maker yourself. Throughout the day there will be interactive displays, demonstrations and hands-on activities from a full range of makers – […]