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Standard Time Jazz Quartet

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

Standard Time Jazz is comprised of piano, bass, drums, trombone, and vocals, covering diverse styles from Jazz, Latin, Blues, and Classic Big Bands of the 1930s and 1940s. Examples include […]

Southside Community Band Concert in the Courtyard

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

Free concert!  Enjoy a morning of popular tunes, show tunes, marches, and more performed by the all volunteer Southside Community Band.  Support local music!

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First Fridays Concerts in the Courtyard Presents Jonah Ross

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

An east-coast native with a west-coast vibe, Jonah Ross combines ‘60s and ‘70s soft rock style with sunny 2000s acoustic pop, to deliver tightly crafted, personal narratives in music.  He will perform with his band. First Friday concerts are free along with admission to museum exhibits. The First Friday Concert series is sponsored by Support […]

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Olde Towne Sunset Art Market

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

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.

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Morning Market & Music by The Rhythm Project Steel Pan Ensemble

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

Founded in 1996, in Portsmouth, VA, the Rhythm Project is a world-class percussion ensemble dedicated to nurturing self-esteem through individual and cooperative achievement.  The All-Stars were 2009, 2010, and 2019 Virginia International PANFest Grand Champions, during which they earned international acclaim and collaborated with many prominent artists. This fantastic ensemble of young musicians will give a free concert in the […]

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Traveling Eye – Photographs by Glen McClure

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

The Traveling Eye Photographs by Glen McClure The Traveling Eye When I was much younger, I loved to watch “On the Road,” the news segment on CBS Sunday Morning hosted by Charles Kuralt. Mr. Kuralt traveled the United States, and he would explore ordinary towns and countrysides, and meet the most interesting regular folks you […]

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Tidewater Winds Little Big Band with Danielle Roby

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

Despite the name Little Big Band, the sound of music from this local group will be anything but little. They performed in the museum courtyard in 2021 with a great response […]

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Color Craze

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

Join us for a wonderful afternoon of art activities in the courtyard. Inspired by a palette of bright colors, we'll be hosting Color Craze throughout the season. Free and open to the public.

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First Saturday Art Market in Olde Towne Portsmouth

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

Are you an art aficionado in southeast VA? Come see up to 35 local artists for a sidewalk art show on the first Saturday of the month in walkable Olde Towne Portsmouth VA's Cultural Arts District, conveniently located between the Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmers Market and the Antique & Flea Market. A great chance to […]

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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, and one-of-a-kind gift items by local artisans.