Arts and Entertainment

Nauticus After Dark

August 27 2026

5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Nauticus 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: $12 per person in advance | Nauticus Members get $5 off!
Books, Booze, and Bouquets!

Grab your friends and start your weekend early with Nauticus After Dark, an evening event series exclusively for adults 21+.

Join us on Thursday, August 27 from 5:30PM – 8PM for shopping, sipping, and exploring at Nauticus! Browse a curated selection of local vendors and book sellers while enjoying food and drinks, all set within our stunning waterfront museum. Plus, enjoy exclusive after-hours access to our exhibits as you mix, mingle, and discover something new.

Anchor & Spoon, our brand new cafe, will be offering food and *girl dinner*! Enjoy a caesar salad, french fries, a Diet Coke, and more! Plus, browse our gift shop after hours for some other amazing finds!

Perfect for a fun night out with friends, fellow book lovers, or anyone looking for a unique Norfolk experience!

Book & Bookish Vendors:

Coastal Chic
Elevated Lifestyles
Food Temptress Cookbook Store
Jollity & Co
Lit Garage
Literature & Libations
Myth & Merriment Events 
Novel Grounds
Reagans Reading Relics
See Which Books
Wands Books
The Cozy Cove Bookshop

Permanent Jewelry:
LNK

Tarot Card Reading:
The Liminal Soul Healing

Florals:
IndigoFloral
Pottspots 

Please note, capacity is limited for this specialty event. Purchase your ticket early! 

Tickets:
$12 per person
Nauticus Members get $5 off!

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