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Black History Now – Waves of Strength Exhibition

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

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 […]

$3.00
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Olde Towne Farmer’s Market

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

Every Saturday at 10 AM.  Extended hours starting at 9 AM in spring summer. The Olde Towne Farmers Market offers fresh regional and local produce, meats, holiday floral arrangements, baked goods, one-of-a-kind gift items by local artisans, and more!.

Free
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Black History Now – A Purple Patchwork Sewn in Sisterhood

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

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 […]

$3.00

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Olde Towne Sunset Art Market

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

First Friday Olde Towne Sunset Art Market is a place to discover unique hand crafted treasures from local artists, enjoy a beautiful evening ambience, restaurants, and music in Olde Towne.

Free

First Fridays Concerts presents Chloe Youtsey Live

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

First Fridays Concerts in the Courtyard presents jazz artist Chloe Youtsey in concert.  Concert is free.  Snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks are available for purchase.

Black History Now Lecture: Repairing Ships & Breaking Barriers

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

Speaker: Donald Mills, President of Mills Marine and Ship Repair Mills Marine & Ship Repair, founded in Suffolk, VA in 2009, is one of the nation’s few Black-owned ship repair […]

Black History Now Lecture: Storytelling Through Art

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

Speaker: Tony Snipes, Artist & Founder of Portsmouth Aeroshipbuilding Co. Artist and Portsmouth native Tony Snipes brings history to life through his creative vision. Join us as he shares how […]

First Fridays Concerts presents Blue Cowbell

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

First Fridays Concerts in the Courtyard presents Blue Cowbell.  The concert is free.  Snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase.  Proceeds benefit Support Portsmouth Public Art.  Gallery open […]

First Fridays Concerts presents Robbie Bradshaw and the Counterclaims

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

The First Fridays Concerts in the Courtyard presents local favorite Robbie Bradshaw and his band the Counterclaims.  The concert is free.  Snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase. […]