400 High St., Portsmouth VA. Time to cruise High Street again! We will have FREE up-front, car-show-style parking reserved for classic cars at the First Friday Concert & Art Show, Court Street at the intersection of High Street. Bring the "better half" and enjoy the FREE concert from the Ramblin' Jake Band, beer & wine […]
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 […]
We've been seeing some incredible talent in the Courtyard on Saturdays, and we're super excited to announce this FREE ADMISSION special brunch event! Yes, the incomparable La Primavera Strings LIVE Saturday, October 7 from 10AM-noon! The leading string quartet in Hampton Roads will be performing live Bridgerton-style pops with a classical twist! We'll have plenty […]
Museum open free 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Take a moment to create a picture or painting, using unique art materials and techniques that focus on color. These fast and fun activities will be free along with museum admission for the First Saturday of the month. This month’s activity will use florescent chalk and black […]
Reception: May 13, 1:30 p.m. Since 2006 the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center has hosted an exhibition of sculptures in the historic courtyard. Visitors can pick up a ballot inside and cast their vote to determine which sculpture wins People’s Choice Award. Additional awards include Seawall art Award and SPPA Juror’s Choice Award.
SOLID GROUND offers work by Ceramic Design Association (CDA) artists, whose work ranges from functional ware to large-scale sculptures. The organization brings together local ceramic artists and potters dedicated to the ceramic arts to enhance the cultural life in Hampton Roads. They offer regular workshops and an annual Empty Bowls Benefit that brings together artists […]
Reception: June 17 @ 1:30pm This exhibition presents paintings by contemporary Virginia painters who offer a range of subject matter and styles from abstract to figural and imaginary environments. Featured artists include Donna Drozda, Sheila Giolitti, Christi Lynn Harris, Matt Lively, Jing Qi, and Eloise Shelton Mayo.
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 […]
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Free Performance by the Ramblin’ Jake Band The Ramblin’ Jake band will perform live for free during the Olde Towne Portsmouth Farmers Market. Ramblin’ Jake took the award for Best Americana in 2022, along with numerous other accolades locally and on the national level. He will perform with his band in the courtyard with a superb variety […]
The fans have SPOKEN! Back by popular demand, "Pancho Music" Ramon Villa returns on August 19! He had a happy crowd dancing and clapping in his mid-July appearance, and they are clamoring for more. This man knows how to work the crowd! Ramon was a Marine Corps musician and now he'll be playing LIVE for you […]
You might know Kourtney as a local attorney ... now see her in an encore Concert in the Courtyard! This Saturday, Kourtney Coker and Sean McBride, Friends with Crows, be playing LIVE for you in the beautiful Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center courtyard from 12noon-1PM. Get a bite to eat and a cool drink from […]
Ben Brown is a local country and Americana musician who plays music by artists like Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers, Drayton Farley, and more! Reviewers say, "He's a country singer-songwriter who sings from the heart. He's the next Zach Bryan and I'm not exaggerating, he's that good!" Ben is the proud son of a disabled vet, […]