Arts and Entertainment

Norfolk Historical Society Lecture: The Mathews Men, Seven Brothers and the War Against Hitler's U-boats

November 11 2026

Doors opens at 6:30 PM. Lecture begins at 7:00 PM.

The MacArthur Memorial Visitors Center 198 Bank Street Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free and open to the public.

Norfolk Historical Society Lecture: The Mathews Men, Seven Brothers and the War Against Hitler's U-boats

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Join us for a free presentation on local history!

More details to come.

Arts and Entertainment

Virginia in the World Wars Teacher Institute

July 7 2026

Doors opens at 6:30 PM. Lecture begins at 7:00 PM.

The MacArthur Memorial Visitors Center 198 Bank Street Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free but registration required.

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Virginia in the World Wars Teacher Institute

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Local educators are invited to spend a day learning about the role of Virginia and Virginians during WWI and WWII, both at home and abroad.

Local educators are invited to spend a day learning about the role of Virginia and Virginians during WWI and WWII, both at home and abroad. Breakfast and lunch are provided along with special lectures and educational resources. This teacher institute is free but registration is required. More details to come.

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Aquarium Behind-The-Glass Experience

May 17 2026

Doors opens at 6:30 PM. Lecture begins at 7:00 PM.

Nauticus 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, 757-664-1000 Price: $10 per person

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Aquarium Behind-The-Glass Experience

Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 10:30AM | 12:30 PM | 2:30PM

Get a glimpse behind the scenes of our aquarium space in this 30-minute tour. Join a Nauticus Educator to learn about our aquarium animals and what it takes to keep them alive, from water quality and quarantines to feedings and the life support system.

Price: $10 per person

Times: 10:30AM, 12:30PM, or 2:30PM

Arts and Entertainment

Questionable Choices – Improv Comedy Show

May 8 2026

Doors opens at 6:30 PM. Lecture begins at 7:00 PM.

Push Comedy Theater 763 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: $11.00

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The women of Panties in a Twist were given the keys to the Push Comedy Theater… what could possibly go wrong?!?

See what happens when some of Hampton Roads’ funniest women take over! We told them to come up with a really funny show… they have control of the content, the cast, and everything in-between.

It’s a night of chaos and comedy featuring your favorite Push Comedy performers.
Questionable Choices with the Women of Panties in a Twist

Arts and Entertainment

Vaudeville at the Push Comedy Theater

May 12 2026

Doors opens at 6:30 PM. Lecture begins at 7:00 PM.

The Push Comedy Theater 763 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: $13.00

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Vaudeville, the ultimate 20th-century variety showcase is coming to the 757! The Push Comedy Theater and Rick Krupnick present Vaudeville at the Push; an amazing variety show that will give you an evening of fun and amazement. We will showcase an amazing cast of fantastic and varied artists that will include comedians, musicians, singers, dancers and a few surprises guaranteed to keep you entertained. So step back in time to before radio and television; to when audiences went to their local theater to see and hear their favorite artists!

Arts and Entertainment

Plant Swap + Vendor Market

May 30 2026

Doors opens at 6:30 PM. Lecture begins at 7:00 PM.

Selden Market 208 E Main St Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free entry

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PLANT SWAP + VENDOR MARKET

We’re bringing the community together for a day of plants, makers, and good energy in the heart of downtown Norfolk!

Bring your cuttings, props, and leafy friends for a Plant Swap, then explore a curated Vendor Market featuring local creatives, small businesses, and unique finds you won’t want to miss.

Swap plants + grow your collection

Shop local vendors + handmade goods

Connect with the community

Good vibes all day inside Selden Market

Selden Market | May 30th | 12 pm – 4 pm

VENDOR CALL OUT

We’re still accepting applications! If you’re a maker, creative, or small business ready to pop up with us, apply now:

https://linktr.ee/seldenmarket

Come swap, shop, and spend the day surrounded by plants and people who love them just as much as you do

Arts and Entertainment

Sound Studio Group Orientation

May 5 2026

Doors opens at 6:30 PM. Lecture begins at 7:00 PM.

The Slover 235 E. Plume Street Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: This event is free and open to the public.

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Sound Studio Group Orientation

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Want to use the sound studio for a musical recording, podcast, or other personal project? Join The Slover’s Creative Studios team for a group orientation first. During this orientation, you will become acclimated to our systems and equipment, learning how to safely operate our professional recording booth.

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Grand Opening Ceremony for Unity Place at Kindred

May 8 2026

Doors opens at 6:30 PM. Lecture begins at 7:00 PM.

Church Street 431 Church Street Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free

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Grand Opening Ceremony for Unity Place at Kindred

Friday, May 8, 2026

On May 8 at 10 a.m., officials from the City of Norfolk, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA), Brinshore Development, Banc of America CDC, BBRM Norfolk Partners and residents will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the latest addition to the St. Paul’s Transformation Area, Unity Place at Kindred.

Arts and Entertainment

Larchmont Memorial Day Parade

May 25 2026

Doors opens at 6:30 PM. Lecture begins at 7:00 PM.

Larchmont United Methodist Church 1106 Larchmont Crescent Norfolk, VA 23508, Price: Free

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Larchmont Memorial Day Parade

Monday, May 25, 2026

Join us at the 4th Annual Larchmont Memorial Day Parade and Community Fair, hosted by the Larchmont-Edgewater Civic League. There will be a wreath-laying ceremony honoring fallen servicemembers prior to the parade and a community fair following it. Dubbed “The BIGGEST Little Parade in all of Norfolk,” this popular community event is sure to please and NPD will on hand engaging with the community.

Arts and Entertainment

Bark at the Park with Norfolk Animal Care Center, Friends of NACC & the Norfolk Tides

May 27 2026

Doors opens at 6:30 PM. Lecture begins at 7:00 PM.

Harbor Park 150 Park Ave Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Dog tickets are $5 each

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Bark at the Park with Norfolk Animal Care Center, Friends of NACC & the Norfolk Tides

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Enjoy a night of baseball at Harbor Park with your canine bestie at Bark in the Park with Norfolk Animal Care Center, Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center and the Norfolk Tides on Wednesday, May 27.

Bark in the Park with NACC

Enjoy a night of baseball at Harbor Park with your canine bestie at Bark in the Park with Norfolk Animal Care Center, Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center and the Norfolk Tides on Wednesday, May 27.
NACC Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator, Rachel Crowell, will be throwing out the first pitch!

Dog tickets are $5 each and all proceeds go to Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center to support the animals at NACC, adoption programs, and more. Humans must purchase their own tickets available in advance or at the gate.

Bark in the Park at Harbor Park
Wednesday, May 27
6:35 p.m.
Harbor Park

Get Bark in the Park tickets at https://www.milb.com/norfolk/ballpark/bark-in-the-park
NOTE: All fans entering Harbor Park with their dog(s) must complete the 2026 Bark in the Park waiver.

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