Arts and Entertainment in Norfolk - VisitNorfolk

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.

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Events

Every season is event season in Norfolk. See what’s on deck.

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Carved Couture Exhibition Opening

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d’Art Pottery Camp

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Sail Voyagers

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Secrets of the Sea

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Maritime Explorers Summer Camp

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Summer Art Camp

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The Last Battleship

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Membership Swap: Elation Brewing

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July Member Exclusive: Pollinator Patterns

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The Vault – Catherine Hillis: Chasing the Light

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

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Bombargo at The Annex

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15th Anniversary Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series

Jul242025

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Member Night- Tango’s Birthday Party

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Perfect Arrangement by Topher Payne at the Generic Theater

Jul242025

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Member Night – Tango’s Birthday Party!

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Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Outdoor Artists July Series

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Trail Beautification Days on the ERT

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The Lawn Boys (Phish tribute) at The Annex

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Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Crush Night

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An Evening with Artist Walker Babington

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Spice Blend Class

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Summer Fun Thursdays at MacArthur Center!

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River Star Homes Native Plant Design Workshop

Jul262025

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NEON District Public Art Tour

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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River Star Homes Native Plant Design Workshop

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ERT Botanical Bike Tour: Urban Agriculture

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COVA’s Anniversary Party: Celebrating 5 Years Through the 5 Senses

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Yoga at the Plot, Bhav Brigade

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Jr Master Gardeners July Series

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Norfolk Gospel Lunch Cruise

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Storybook Tea Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Toddler Time at Nauticus

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Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Freedom Hawk, Runestoner at The Annex

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Tour de ORF

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Pub Quiz

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Run Your Best Mile

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Garden Artists July Series

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

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We Came as Romans at The NorVa

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Kick the Keg at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Critter Club July Series

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Trivia Night

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Evan Honer

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Wonder Wednesdays Series

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Descendents at The NorVa

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Laufey: A Night at the Symphony

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Ocean View Beach Party

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Aug292025

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Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

Aug012025

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First Fridays: No B.S. Brass Band

Aug012025

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Bennett Wales & the Relief reunion + EP Release w/ 95Leo + Ruven at The Annex

Aug022025

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Dress Like a Conductor Day

Aug022025

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Zoo Tales

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Wild Tykes

Aug022025

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ERT Field Day

Aug022025

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Back to School Event at the Virginia Zoo

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Wild Tykes at The Virginia Zoo

Aug022025

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Climate Resilient Gardening 101

Aug022025

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Paws & Popsicles

Aug022025

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Climate Resilient Gardening 101

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Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Little Zoo

Aug052025

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Sunset Yoga on BB-64

Aug052025

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Story Time at COVA

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The English Beat

Aug082025

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Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

Aug082025

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Family Twilight Trek- Owls

Aug082025

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Lua Flora + The Hookz at The Annex

Aug082025

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Ocean View Country Night and VIP Crew Party

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