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First Fridays Concerts in the Courtyard presents Lassiter and the Weeds

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

First Fridays Concerts in the Courtyard returns with Lassiter & the Weeds. The series is sponsored by Support Portsmouth Public Art. It will be a fun night, so hope you can join us. This concert is free and open to the public

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BLUE STAR MUSEUMS

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

The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center and The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum are once again participating in Blue Star Museums, an annual collaboration between the National Endowment for The Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and Museums Across America. Each Summer the program offers free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and […]

Color-Crazed: Clay in Colors

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

Take a moment to create a picture or painting, using unique art materials and techniques that focus on color. Included with museum admission. September Event - Clay in Colors: Participants can get a feel for working with clay by using self-drying clay dough which comes in different colors, so it can be mixed and kneaded […]

Olde Towne Farmer’s Market

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

Enjoy seasonal fruits, vegetables, baked goods, meats, eggs, flowers, art, and handcrafted skincare products and merchandise - all unique and one of a kind to the Tidewater, Virginia region.

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Elizabeth River Boys Live in the Courtyard

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

Saturday morning concerts in the Courtyard and the Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmers Market present the Elizabeth RIver Boys for another free Saturday morning concert.

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 from the audience and community. The Tidewater Winds' mission is to provide quality concert band programming across the Hampton Roads region through community partnerships and […]

Tidewater Winds Wednesday Evening Concert

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 from the audience and community.  The Tidewater Winds' mission is to provide quality concert band programming across the Hampton Roads region through community partnerships and local initiatives.  […]

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First Friday Classic Cruise In

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

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 […]

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 […]

La Primavera Strings Live in the Courtyard

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

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 […]