Arts and Entertainment in Norfolk

Arts AND Entertainment

Norfolk’s thriving arts community will welcome you into their studios, galleries, and performance venues. From the working artists’ studios, to the beautiful Tiffany glass collection at the Chrysler Museum of Art, to live performances at the Harrison Opera house, Chrysler Hall, Wells Theatre, historic Attucks Theatre, Generic Theatre or NARO Expanded Cinema, you’ll find a multitude of opportunities to enrich your creative spirit.

Things To Do

Arts AND Entertainment

African American History in Norfolk

Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

Live Music

Museums

Public Arts and Galleries

Performing Arts

Festivals in Norfolk

Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

Events

Summer Art Camp

Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

V-Mail Activity @ Activity HQ

Story Time at COVA

Secrets of the Sea

Kick the Keg at Maker’s Craft Brewery

Sail Voyagers

Victory Gardens Activity @ Activity HQ

d’Art Pottery Camp

The Last Battleship

Carved Couture Exhibition Opening

15th Anniversary Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series

Critter Club July Series

Maritime Explorers Summer Camp

July Member Exclusive: Pollinator Patterns

Trivia Night

Clean Beaches Week: Sunset Beach Clean Up

Girl-Prov : A Girl’s Night Out with Improv Comedy

Outdoor Artists July Series

Military Family Appreciation Day

Wish You Were Here: A Solo Exhibition by Derek Munn

4th of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks

Brews & BBQ Patio Party

4th of July at the Virginia Zoo

Military Family Appreciation Day: Finding Nemo Film Screening

Yoga at Neptune’s Fury

Battle of the Sexes – adult game night at The Annex

Date Night at the Push Comedy Theater

Storybook Tea Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

The Vault – Catherine Hillis: Chasing the Light

Member Mornings at the Virginia Zoo

Figment: A National Juried Exhibition of Fanciful, Whimsical, and Surreal Artworks

Dress Like a Conductor Day

The Comedy Sketchbook – A Night of Sketch Comedy

Wild Tykes

East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

Tour de ORF

Glen Boswick & The Sounds of Swing

Little Zoo at the Virginia Zoo

Pub Quiz

Run Your Best Mile

Monday’s are a joke at Maker’s Craft Brewery

Downtown Norfolk Community Garden Power Hour

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

Wild Babies at The Virginia Zoo

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

Korean War Teacher Institute

Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes

Norfolk Kick Back (July)

Five Dollar Thursdays presents: Attack of the Rookies

EdTalk: Profiles of Visionaries — America’s First Aircraft Carrier

EdTalk: Dr. Winkler

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

A tribute to the grateful dead

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

Vaudeville at the Push Comedy Theater

Second Saturday Stand-up Comedy

The Unusual Suspects: A Wild Murder Mystery

Behind the Scenes: A Downtown Walking Tour

Indigenous Crafts on the Elizabeth River

Jr Garden Artists: Picnic Plates

Fuse Fest 2025

Family Fun Day

Adult Night- Virginia Zoo

Adult Night (Summer Edition)

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

Bhav at Sky’s The Limit Yoga NFK

Massage For Yoga Teachers

Powerman 5000 + Ill Nino